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US150 million and counting…What our new airport should look like when completed

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on US150 million and counting…What our new airport should look like when completed

In a few weeks’ time, a multimillion-dollar project for the modernization of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, is scheduled to be handed over to the people of Guyana. A contract that...

The Natural Resource Fund…Parliament’s current configuration will inhibit oversight – Goolsarran

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on The Natural Resource Fund…Parliament’s current configuration will inhibit oversight – Goolsarran

By Kiana Wilburg When the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) is established, the nation’s Parliament will be seen as an important check and balance. But Chartered Accountant and former Auditor General,...

Gold company eyeing Guyana had 3 cyanide spills within 18 months

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Gold company eyeing Guyana had 3 cyanide spills within 18 months

Gold Company, Barrick Incorporated, has made itself a reputation as the largest oil company in the world. However, the company has been centered in multiple instances of controversy over the years....

Guyana taking piecemeal approach to contract disclosure – Every mineral agreement must be made public –Transparency Body

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana taking piecemeal approach to contract disclosure – Every mineral agreement must be made public –Transparency Body

If the overarching goal of the coalition administration is comprehensive transparency and accountability in the governance of natural resources, then it will publish the contracts for all natural...

PPP worries Speaker “may not act fairly” when handling no-confidence motion

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on PPP worries Speaker “may not act fairly” when handling no-confidence motion

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is worried that the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland, may not act fairly and independently in his handling of the no-confidence...

AFC misled nation, only secured 3.8% of overall votes in LGE – Jagdeo

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on AFC misled nation, only secured 3.8% of overall votes in LGE – Jagdeo

The Alliance For Change (AFC) did not secure 10 percent of the votes cast at the recently concluded Local Government Election (LGE) as propagated by the party’s leaders. In fact, the AFC only...

Jagdeo and Soulja Bai is like Trump and Obama

Nov 21, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Jagdeo and Soulja Bai is like Trump and Obama

Everybody created different. Not dem boys seh suh but dem read how everybody is special and unique in dem own way. Donald Trump unique. He attacking everybody who don’t agree wid him. He attack...

UCCA secures sponsorship from Trophy Stall Port Mourant Branch for U-19 tournament

Nov 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on UCCA secures sponsorship from Trophy Stall Port Mourant Branch for U-19 tournament

The Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) continues to create history after securing another sponsorship for cricket in the area. This is for a new Under-19 Tournament and is sponsored by Ramesh...

Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee… Race of Champions 2018 set for P/M turf club Dec 2

Nov 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee… Race of Champions 2018 set for P/M turf club Dec 2

The inaugural Race of Champions Horse Racing meet organised by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee is set for Sunday December 2 at the Port Mourant Turf Club in Corentyne, Berbice from 12...

Charlestown resident voices safety concerns about leaning utility pole

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Charlestown resident voices safety concerns about leaning utility pole

A resident of Charlestown, Georgetown has come forth to raise concerns about two utility poles viewed as a potential threat to inhabitants of the area. The posts are located alongside each other and...

Stigma, discrimination, major barriers in the eradication of HIV/AIDS – NAPS programme manager

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Stigma, discrimination, major barriers in the eradication of HIV/AIDS – NAPS programme manager

In just 2016, it was reported that between 7,900 and 9,500 persons in Guyana were living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), among whom 58 percent were accessing antiretroviral therapy....

Narayan Ramdhani continues winning streak in Canada at ACAC Tourney

Nov 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Narayan Ramdhani continues winning streak in Canada at ACAC Tourney

Narayan Ramdhani last weekend won the Men Singles and got 4th Place in Men Doubles at the 2018-19 ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) Inter College/University Tournament #1 last weekend in...

Ariel Masters capture Mike’s Pharmacy softball title

Nov 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ariel Masters capture Mike’s Pharmacy softball title

Ariel Masters were crowned champions of the Mike’s Pharmacy 15-over softball competition which was contested on Sunday last at Malteenoes Sports Club. Having won their semi final encounter against...

“Importance of apiculture in our economy should be appreciated” – Agri Minister says at Beekeepers’ Congress

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on “Importance of apiculture in our economy should be appreciated” – Agri Minister says at Beekeepers’ Congress

“The importance of apiculture in the economy should be appreciated, as bees are one of the main sources of pollination,” was one of the sentiments shared by Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder...

Bartica cart vendors allege unfair treatment in movement

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Bartica cart vendors allege unfair treatment in movement

Cart vendors in Bartica are alleging unfair treatment by the Town Council, in terms of where they are allowed to ply their trade and the cost they are subjected to pay to do such. Talking to Kaieteur...

Crawford Memorial Turf Club horserace meet set for Sunday 25 November at Alness

Nov 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Crawford Memorial Turf Club horserace meet set for Sunday 25 November at Alness

The Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club will go racing this Sunday, 25th November at the club’s track at Alness, Corentyne, Berbice. Seven races are listed for the day and an exciting day of racing is...

Suspected act of arson threatens Stabroek Market

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Suspected act of arson threatens Stabroek Market

A domestic dispute between a female stall holder and her partner is said to be the likely reason that the Stabroek Market wharf was almost completely destroyed by fire, late Monday night. Initial...

Defending champions Police advance in Gt Beer Tourney

Nov 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Defending champions Police advance in Gt Beer Tourney

Defending champions Police (Georgetown) advanced to the next round after a tough first round encounter against Wolves in the latest matches of the GT Beer/BFA/Candy Boss/Antics Promotions 8-a-side...

Ramnaresh Sarwan/UCCA 40-Overs Second Division Tournament… No. 72All Stars clinch Title in a thriller as BCB completes 16th Tournament for 2018

Nov 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ramnaresh Sarwan/UCCA 40-Overs Second Division Tournament… No. 72All Stars clinch Title in a thriller as BCB completes 16th Tournament for 2018

The sun was out in all of its glory, spectators came out in large numbers while the cricket on the field was of the highest standard as the Berbice Cricket Board hosted the Final of the Upper...

Higher Education Consortium formed by UG, other educational agencies

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Higher Education Consortium formed by UG, other educational agencies

The University of Guyana (UG) along with twelve other educational agencies came together on Monday to sign an agreement on the Higher Education Consortium on Engineering and Mining (HECEM), an...

Courtrooms get more digital audio recording systems

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Courtrooms get more digital audio recording systems

Several courtrooms across Guyana are now equipped with digital audio recording systems, which were donated by the Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening (JURIST) Project, as the entity...

Poonai Pharmacy renews sponsorship of RHTYSC Under-13 Team

Nov 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Poonai Pharmacy renews sponsorship of RHTYSC Under-13 Team

Popular Rose Hall Town Businessman Poonai Bhirooj has renewed his cricket sponsorship of the Under-13 Cricket team of Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation, the Rose Hall Town Youth &...

Murder accused had inquired of company’s sales-before attack on truck driver

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Murder accused had inquired of company’s sales-before attack on truck driver

Murder accused Mahendra Bishundial had inquired from his friend Mervin Marcus about information relating to sales made by Edun’s Poultry Farms. This is according to Marcus, who testified on Monday,...

Venture ton, Osborne fifty propel Sans Souci; Zaman heroics hands SS Jaguars win

Nov 21, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Venture ton, Osborne fifty propel Sans Souci; Zaman heroics hands SS Jaguars win

An attacking unbeaten century from Seon Venture and a fine half century from Wayne Osborne handed Sans Souci Sports Club a 118-run victory over Zeelandia Sports Club when the Badri Prasad Memorial...

Car runs into truck on the East Bank

Nov 21, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Car runs into truck on the East Bank

A doctor attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital and her husband, who is an employee of the Guyana Fire Service, were heading to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, yesterday when...

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How do you analyse a Budget?

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- What if in tabling the 2025 Budget, the Minister with responsibility for Finance did... more