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Carjacker’s skeletal remains and body of tortured man found

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Carjacker’s skeletal remains and body of tortured man found

The skeletal remains of alleged carjacking mastermind Trevon Chung were found yesterday in the Kuru Kururu backlands, while the body of another man, with burns and other signs of torture, was found...

If Guyana falters now, the Caribbean community will be “worse off” – Former Jamaican Prime Minister

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on If Guyana falters now, the Caribbean community will be “worse off” – Former Jamaican Prime Minister

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell “Guyana’s leaders must rise above this. Too much is at stake… Caricom must stand ready to offer assistance, if needed, in a way that is acceptable to...

Probe launched…Atlantic Fuel also under-invoiced shipments from Morawhanna

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Probe launched…Atlantic Fuel also under-invoiced shipments from Morawhanna

More Customs records of a fuel import company controlled by Dr. Richard Van West Charles, chief of the Guyana Water Authority (GWI), are indicating that a case late last year of under-invoicing to...

Delay in speedboat waterfront project puts Supenaam residents in discomfort

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Delay in speedboat waterfront project puts Supenaam residents in discomfort

The residents of Supenaam on the Essequibo Coast, continue to express their frustration over the delay of the Supenaam waterfront project. Reports reaching this publication indicate that the project...

Finance Minister says…Natural Resource Fund Bill not perfect

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Finance Minister says…Natural Resource Fund Bill not perfect

…Amendments or regulations can be added later if needed By Kiana Wilburg Since the passage of the Natural Resource Fund Bill, there have been concerns that the advice of international and...

Mr. Granger, the eyes of the world are on you, uphold the constitution – Ram

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Mr. Granger, the eyes of the world are on you, uphold the constitution – Ram

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Like it or not, because of oil, Guyana is on the world stage, for the better or for worse. Therefore, it is obvious that the eyes of the world are on us and we...

President Granger urges media to fact-check before reporting

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on President Granger urges media to fact-check before reporting

…Commits to funding for training The need for media operatives to uphold the tenants of journalism were hammered home yesterday morning by President, David Granger at State House. He was at the...

33+32=56

Jan 07, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on 33+32=56

The three stooges was popular pun TV in de 1950s. Dem use to got de whole world laughing. All of dem dead but Guyana got anodda set and dem more funny than de old three stooges. This set been to a...

I am not a ‘yes man’ – Patterson

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on I am not a ‘yes man’ – Patterson

… urges media to question Persaud’s apparent contradictory statements Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson says that the vote by his former colleague Charrandass Persaud left...

Public comes to aid of Suddie man whose wife died in childbirth

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Public comes to aid of Suddie man whose wife died in childbirth

– grateful dad plans to use funds to rear poultry When his wife of six years died a month ago during childbirth, Dennis Stoll was left with little time to grieve, and the responsibility...

“I respect the party’s decision” – Ramson

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “I respect the party’s decision” – Ramson

Charles Ramson Junior is officially out of the race to become the presidential candidate of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP). He has accepted his fate but maintains “unwavering”...

Constitutional compliance, Elections preparations to headline meeting with President – Jagdeo

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Constitutional compliance, Elections preparations to headline meeting with President – Jagdeo

Opposition leader Bharrat Jagdeo has said that the compliance with the Constitution in relation to the no- confidence motion and preparation for free and fair elections will be the main issue...

Govt. deemed illegal for failing to implement constitutional provisions with ‘all convenient speed’ – Ramkarran

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. deemed illegal for failing to implement constitutional provisions with ‘all convenient speed’ – Ramkarran

Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran is calling on the Government to be more mindful of the Constitutional provisions which follow a no-confidence vote. Ramkarran in a...

More baffling murders test cops in new year

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on More baffling murders test cops in new year

A couple stabbed to death in their bedroom…two brothers gunned down in an apparent robbery, a midwife beaten and strangled in her apartment, while her little daughter sleeps nearby…...

Guyanese receive missed calls with Russia’s area code

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese receive missed calls with Russia’s area code

Have you received a call from a mysterious phone number with the country code, 7? If so, you are advised not to return such calls. Persons took to social media yesterday to voice their...

Revised 2018 Forest Policy…Robust laws needed to increase transparency of timber allocation processes

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Revised 2018 Forest Policy…Robust laws needed to increase transparency of timber allocation processes

The Revised Forest Policy 2018 calls for robust legislation to increase the transparency of the timber allocation processes as well as other natural resources, and the continuous auditing of...

LGC divided on City Hall COI report recommendations

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on LGC divided on City Hall COI report recommendations

– To meet with M&CC officers on Wednesday The Local Government Commission,( LGC) appears to be divided regarding their response to the recommendations that a Commission of Inquiry...

Guyana Shop, an invaluable space for agro-processors

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Shop, an invaluable space for agro-processors

For over six years, the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC)– the Marketing arm of the Ministry of Agriculture–through the Guyana Shop has provided a space for local Agro-processors to...

The PPP have some truly sick minds in its midst

Jan 07, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The PPP have some truly sick minds in its midst

You have a young accountant who fought for his country to have its first tinned sardine factory. He helped to birth it. He became its general manager. He stole the company’s money and bankrupted...

Youths must step up and air their views – former GPA President

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Youths must step up and air their views – former GPA President

Former Guyana Press Association (GPA) President, Gordon Moseley, charged youths to be actively involved in politics and civic matters as he cited that they are not stepping up and airing their...

GVF hosts first tourney for the year

Jan 07, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GVF hosts first tourney for the year

Three teams selected for Olympic qualifiers The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) yesterday kicked off their 2019 season with a male and female beach volleyball competition at the Guyana Marriot...

Regional First Class Cricket…Jaguars in control despite fifties from Dowrich & Carter

Jan 07, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regional First Class Cricket…Jaguars in control despite fifties from Dowrich & Carter

A century partnership between Jonathan Carter and Shane Dowrich led a Barbados Pride fight-back against Guyana Jaguars on day three of their third round Regional First-Class match at the Kensington...

Disgruntled with politicians…Activists launch national discourse for youths

Jan 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Disgruntled with politicians…Activists launch national discourse for youths

“You can learn and understand what is happening around you so you can hold these persons accountable for their vows to you, not allowing yourself to be pawns in a play…” – Youth activist...

Regal Stationery and Computer Centre presents gears to WCC

Jan 07, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regal Stationery and Computer Centre presents gears to WCC

As part of their corporate responsibility, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre donated a quantity of cricket gears to the Wakenaam Cricket Committee. The presentation was made yesterday at the...

Albion name sub committees for 2019

Jan 07, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Albion name sub committees for 2019

THE newly-elected executives of the Albion Community Centre Cricket Club, under the presidency of Vemen Walter met recently and have named the Club’s various Sub-Committees, captains and...

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The GRA is batting out of its crease

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has once again demonstrated a perplexing propensity... more