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No major decisions on early polls until January 8 – GECOM

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on No major decisions on early polls until January 8 – GECOM

With focus on the holding of early general elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has not advanced a timeline for crucial meetings of its Commissioners who will decide critical issues...

The stage is set for elections

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on The stage is set for elections

On Friday December 21, 2018, the National Assembly, comprising 65 elected members, debated a motion of no-confidence initiated by the Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo. When the...

Smuggled fuel dents GuyOil sales in 2017

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Smuggled fuel dents GuyOil sales in 2017

The state-owned Guyana Oil Company Limited (GuyOil) last year lost ground in its gasoline, thanks to among other things, smuggling. In its 2017 Annual Report, it was reported that net profit...

Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital delivers nine Christmas Day babies

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital delivers nine Christmas Day babies

According to the United Nations, approximately 130 million babies are born worldwide in a given year. However there are days of the year when especially close attention is paid to the arrival...

After three years… Executive fails to address political financing laws -Seems to put Party Interest above State-TIGI Head

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on After three years… Executive fails to address political financing laws -Seems to put Party Interest above State-TIGI Head

By Kiana Wilburg At the next General and Regional Elections, political financing laws, must be a major issue. This is according to Head of Transparency International Guyana Inc. (TIGI), Dr. Troy...

Defiant Venezuela claims Exxon’s exploration ship was in its water

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Defiant Venezuela claims Exxon’s exploration ship was in its water

Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry has insisted that contrary to reports, two ships working for ExxonMobil that were intercepted by that country’s naval authorities, were in that country’s...

Gaskin questions delay in ruling of legal challenge of SARA Act

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Gaskin questions delay in ruling of legal challenge of SARA Act

Social activist, Ramon Gaskin, is questioning the reasons for the delay in the decision of the constitutional motion filed against the State Assets Recovery Act (SARA) Act. According to...

Mining activities cause alarming pollution levels in rivers …EPA head to take affirmative action

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Mining activities cause alarming pollution levels in rivers …EPA head to take affirmative action

By Kiana Wilburg It appears that the activities of the mining sector are taking a toll on Guyana’s waterways. As a result the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to take affirmative...

AFC tells members to stay put while it figures things out

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on AFC tells members to stay put while it figures things out

“The AFC and Government have recognized this as a significant political indicator and it will not be business as usual. We have made a commitment to listen, to accept that we have erred, and...

Charranrass like de trained parrot–Yes

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Charranrass like de trained parrot–Yes

If you got a parrot in you house and all de years you train it to do one thing, you can’t expect it to do something else. You train you parrot fuh seh yes to everything. “Parrot you want food?”...

Three arrested after elderly Black Bush couple beaten, robbed

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Three arrested after elderly Black Bush couple beaten, robbed

An elderly couple of Zambia Village, Black Bush Polder were on Wednesday night beaten and robbed by three armed men. The woman and her husband who recently built back their home after a devastating...

Cops arrest robbery victims after “funny” story

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Cops arrest robbery victims after “funny” story

A couple of Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder, who were victims of a break and enter and larceny are not pleased with the manner in which the investigation is being conducted by ranks of the...

US based Foundation helps GPHC conduct over 80 corneal transplants -gives assurance of continued support to health care

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on US based Foundation helps GPHC conduct over 80 corneal transplants -gives assurance of continued support to health care

More than 80 corneal transplants have been completed at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [GPHC] in recent times. These surgical operations were completed with support from the United...

Saudi King reshuffles Cabines

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Saudi King reshuffles Cabines

(CNN) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman ordered a government reshuffle on Thursday, appointing a new foreign minister and refreshing other top posts, after the global fallout over the...

“Coalition stands strong” – PM Nagamootoo ─ Govt ready for a challenge

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on “Coalition stands strong” – PM Nagamootoo ─ Govt ready for a challenge

Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo has urged citizens not to be fearful, as the government remains strong and intact. “If we have to go back to new elections, we are going to strengthen...

GEA withholds final payment from German company over taxes

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GEA withholds final payment from German company over taxes

A German firm contracted by the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) to install solar systems would have got off without paying withholding taxes, except for the watchful eye of the Auditor General’s Office....

Man sentenced to life for money changer’s murder …must serve 50 years

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Man sentenced to life for money changer’s murder …must serve 50 years

Philemon Boodhoo, called “Kevin and Paio”, 22, of No 63 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, who was earlier found guilty of murder has been sentenced to life in prison. He was found guilty of...

Jagdeo calls on GECOM to take UNDP’s assistance for elections

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo calls on GECOM to take UNDP’s assistance for elections

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, is eager for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to take up United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) offer to overlook elections here. At a recent press...

Fire destroys nurse’s home at Limlair Village.

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Fire destroys nurse’s home at Limlair Village.

Five persons are now homeless after a fire completely destroyed the home of a Nurse, Claudia Ross, Wednesday night. The two-storeyed concrete structure is located at Limlair Village, Corentyne,...

Boxing night argument ends in Boxing Day chopping death

Dec 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Boxing night argument ends in Boxing Day chopping death

A 25-year-old father of two is now dead following a brazen attack by a fellow villager in Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice. Dead is Carl McDonald, called “Carly” of High...

Review of CGI’s Male domestic cricket in 2018 Franchise league integral to Jaguars success

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Review of CGI’s Male domestic cricket in 2018 Franchise league integral to Jaguars success

By Sean Devers The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and its incorporated arm Cricket Guyana INC (CGI) is criticized for several things including their lack of democratic elections, the lack of focus...

GFF/Stag Super 16 Semis on today at Buxton Ground Western Tigers, Buxton, Den Amstel, Fruta Conquerors to collide

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/Stag Super 16 Semis on today at Buxton Ground Western Tigers, Buxton, Den Amstel, Fruta Conquerors to collide

By Franklin Wilson Sixteen teams have now been whittled down to four and by the end of tonight the finalists of the 2018/2019 Guyana Football Federation/Stag Super 16 championship would be...

Samuel Ince-Carvalhal following in Grandad’s Footsteps

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Samuel Ince-Carvalhal following in Grandad’s Footsteps

By Sean Devers Fifteen-year-old Samuel Ince-Carvalhal has set his feet firmly on the path to follow in the footsteps of his Grandfather and National Squash Coach Carl Ince as he aims to...

Matarkai SC Annual floodlights football commences

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Matarkai SC Annual floodlights football commences

The third edition of Matarkai Sports Committee in collaboration with New image Barber Shop and Platinum General Store floodlights football tournament got underway on Wednesday with three...

Jaguar’s played consistent cricket in 2018 Win 4th consecutive FC title as 4 Guyanese play Test Cricket

Dec 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jaguar’s played consistent cricket in 2018 Win 4th consecutive FC title as 4 Guyanese play Test Cricket

By Sean Devers Guyana Jaguars began the year as leaders in 2017-18 Regional First Class season and won their three remaining games to capture their fourth consecutive title by beating Jamaica...

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Morally Right. Legally wrong

…Peeping Tom Morally Right. Legally wrong Kaieteur News- The situation concerning the disputed parliamentary seat held... more