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Guyana’s MPs should disclose all relatives bidding for Govt. contracts –UK Legislator

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s MPs should disclose all relatives bidding for Govt. contracts –UK Legislator

By Kiana Wilburg To ensure that instances of favouritism of conflict of interest in the award of public contracts are reduced, Guyana’s authorities could start by ensuring that politicians...

“No contract evaluator above the law” – NPTAB Head warns

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on “No contract evaluator above the law” – NPTAB Head warns

By Kiana Wilburg For years, Guyana’s Auditor General, Deodat Sharma, has been bemoaning the poor performance of evaluators when it comes to the public procurement process. Issues such as improper...

Police urge businesses to ensure security cameras are in working condition

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Police urge businesses to ensure security cameras are in working condition

In addition to a list of security tips offered to shoppers, the Guyana Police Force, (GPF) is urging store owners and businesses to ensure that the security cameras are in proper working condition...

Prayer meeting held at State House to welcome Pres. Granger

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Prayer meeting held at State House to welcome Pres. Granger

…Cabinet governed well in his absence – PM President David Granger has expressed his “profound” gratitude to his Cabinet members, staff and the rest of the nation for their support,...

Clash with cop, Diamond Club owner…Crime Chief says file with Police legal Advisor

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Clash with cop, Diamond Club owner…Crime Chief says file with Police legal Advisor

Police are likely to know this week whether charges will be laid against any of the parties in the November 3, 2018, confrontation between Diamond Club owner, Freeman Fordyce, and Major Crimes Unit...

Questions as GPL operates without board for almost 11 months

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Questions as GPL operates without board for almost 11 months

Eleven months into the year, and one of the state’s biggest companies has been operating without a Board of Directors. The situation has officials of the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) and...

Woman dies after mining pit collapses

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Woman dies after mining pit collapses

The lure of gold has claimed the life of a 48-year-old woman, who perished after a mining pit collapsed on her around 10.20 yesterday. Police identified the victim as Elaine Figueira, of Two Miles,...

Jagdeo is a Maths giant

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Jagdeo is a Maths giant

Jagdeo coulda count even before he go into nursery school. Dem boys hear he always good at Maths, so good that he become an economist through dem same figures. Asgar Ally was he first boss. When Papa...

Final of BK Tiwari 60th B/day Football Tournament set for Den Amstel tomorrow

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Final of BK Tiwari 60th B/day Football Tournament set for Den Amstel tomorrow

Football enthusiasts, family and friends will converge on the Den Amstel Community Centre ground tomorrow for the final of the Brian Tiwari 60th Birth Anniversary Football Tournament which kicks off...

GTT subscribers to now pay for call blocking service

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GTT subscribers to now pay for call blocking service

The Guyana Public Utilities Commission, the country’s regulator, has green-lighted the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) to start charging for the Subscriber Activated Call Blocking...

Zeeburg SC, Cornelia Ida secure semi final spots

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Zeeburg SC, Cornelia Ida secure semi final spots

Zeeburg Sports Club and Cornelia Ida have cemented their places in the semi finals of the West Demerara Cricket Association President’s Cup 50-over tournament after recording victories in their...

Wellwoman, 4R Lioness, Regal Masters triumph

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wellwoman, 4R Lioness, Regal Masters triumph

Wellwoman, 4R Lioness and Regal Masters recorded victories when the latest round of matches in the Back to Eden, Trophy Stall, Khan’s Trading and Permaul’s Trading softball competition concluded...

EPFA Senior League Mainstay Gold Star edge Charity Xtreme to be crowned champions

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on EPFA Senior League Mainstay Gold Star edge Charity Xtreme to be crowned champions

A brace of goals off the boot of Randy De Jonge guided Mainstay Gold Star to championship honours when the Essequibo Pomeroon Football Association (EPFA) concluded their Senior League on Sunday...

Jaguars’ three-day practice match… Johnson’s X1 take 1st Inns lead over Singh’s XI Griffith, Bramble, Ali-Mohammed, Lewis shine on final day

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jaguars’ three-day practice match… Johnson’s X1 take 1st Inns lead over Singh’s XI Griffith, Bramble, Ali-Mohammed, Lewis shine on final day

After dismissing Vishaul Singh’s X1 for 277 on day two of their rain interrupted first of a two three-day practice games, Leon Johnson’s X1 fell for 378 when bails were lifted at Everest...

Guyoil /Tradewind Tankers school league Unbeaten Lodge and Annandale top points table

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyoil /Tradewind Tankers school league Unbeaten Lodge and Annandale top points table

Following the latest round of matches in the inaugural Guyoil/Tradewind Tankers school football league, Lodge and Annandale Secondary both have 21 points after winning each of their seven competed...

Don’t write off Guyana’s first Gold Cup yet– Coach Johnson

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Don’t write off Guyana’s first Gold Cup yet– Coach Johnson

The Golden Jaguars are still in the competition but must win their final qualifier against Belize and hope other results are favourable to stand any chance of reaching their first Concacaf Gold Cup,...

DMW hockey festival confirmed for Nov. 29th

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on DMW hockey festival confirmed for Nov. 29th

This year’s Diamond Mineral Water (DMW) Hockey Festival, which will be the 14th edition of the international tournament which is hosted by the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB), is set to hit off with four...

BCB expresses gratitude to Dave Martins, Reds Perreira, Ansa Mcal and Barron Foods

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB expresses gratitude to Dave Martins, Reds Perreira, Ansa Mcal and Barron Foods

The President, Executive, Members and Clubs of the Berbice Cricket Board would like to express gratitude to Legendary Guyanese Singing Icon Dave Martins for his contribution to the historic fund...

Balram Narine takes top honours at Flying Ace Cycling Club track attack

Nov 22, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Balram Narine takes top honours at Flying Ace Cycling Club track attack

Balram Narine was in sublime form as he dominated to ride unbeaten for the day to be crowned the top cyclist when the FACC successfully held its track attack cycle race 2018 on Sunday at the Rose...

Reporting of maternal deaths not an option – Health Minister

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Reporting of maternal deaths not an option – Health Minister

Any death of a woman that occurs during the entire period of pregnancy and 42 days after delivery or termination of a pregnancy, irrespective of the cause of death, is deemed a maternal death. This...

Poultry farmer remanded for Moleson Creek coke bust

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Poultry farmer remanded for Moleson Creek coke bust

The poultry farmer whose car was searched at the Moleson Creek Ferry Stelling with 5.63 kilograms of cocaine concealed in packets in the back seat of his car, was yesterday remanded to prison after...

Several multi-million bids tabled for the rehabilitation of Lusignan prison

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Several multi-million bids tabled for the rehabilitation of Lusignan prison

The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), yesterday, opened several tenders for a plethora of projects, one being the rehabilitation of works for the Lusignan prison. The...

Major aviation forum opens…Int’l aviation regulator pushes harmonisation of regulations

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Major aviation forum opens…Int’l aviation regulator pushes harmonisation of regulations

The first day of the Air Transport Meeting of the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) kicked off yesterday, with the focus on a major discussion on harmonising air transport regulations...

Murder charge today for miner who allegedly buried slain lover near camp

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Murder charge today for miner who allegedly buried slain lover near camp

Trevon Allen, the 27-year-old Sophia man who allegedly murdered his lover and buried her near his camp at Eye Lash Backdam, North West District, is to be charged today. He is due to appear in the...

Rape, robberies increase as GPF records an overall decline in serious crimes

Nov 22, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Rape, robberies increase as GPF records an overall decline in serious crimes

Rape and robberies have increased by an overall 23 % in comparison to last year. This is according to information compiled and released by the Guyana Police Force, (GPF). However the Police Force...

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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