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Guyana Goldfields received US$50M in tax exemptions in last three years …Duty free concessions for Peruvian company being questioned

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Goldfields received US$50M in tax exemptions in last three years …Duty free concessions for Peruvian company being questioned

In the early 90s, there were little investments coming. Guyana was seen as not so attractive. Guyana managed then to bring two major investments, including Malaysians for Barama Company...

Guyana entering oil industry without legislative, regulatory framework –Nigel Hughes

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana entering oil industry without legislative, regulatory framework –Nigel Hughes

By Kiana Wilburg It is highly unlikely that Guyana would be able to get the necessary legislative and regulatory framework in place before first oil comes on stream says seasoned Attorney-at-law,...

Taxi driver runs down wife with car,then butchers her.

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Taxi driver runs down wife with car,then butchers her.

In broad daylight, as she was making her way to work on foot through a street in Williamsburg, Corentyne, 21-year-old Omwattie “Anjalie” Gill never expected what was heading her way when...

Chinese national dead, seven quarantined after mystery breakout at manganese mine

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Chinese national dead, seven quarantined after mystery breakout at manganese mine

One of several afflicted manganese workers is now dead, after exhibiting symptoms of a viral influenza, yesterday. The other seven, who are also Chinese nationals, are currently being treated at the...

National oil spill plan still incomplete but offshore drilling accelerates

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on National oil spill plan still incomplete but offshore drilling accelerates

Since 2016, calls have been unending for Guyana to have in place, a National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. To date, this document is still to be completed. In the meantime, offshore drilling activities...

Chinese restaurant defies Housing Authority’s order to close

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Chinese restaurant defies Housing Authority’s order to close

Two months after closing, a Chinese restaurant on the Diamond access road, East Bank Demerara has reopened and angry neighbours are raising questions. In January, the owners of ‘Georgie’ were...

GRA clamps down on unlicensed liquor stores, rum shops

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GRA clamps down on unlicensed liquor stores, rum shops

The Guyana Revenue Authority has put unlicensed liquor stores and rum shops on notice “to take necessary action to regularize their operations.” In a release, the organization noted that the...

Lawlessness mek Statia tackle rum shops

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Lawlessness mek Statia tackle rum shops

People don’t like paying taxes. All over de world people does try to dodge. Some of dem does hide dem accounts and if dem is to declare $100, dem does only declare $50. It don’t matter dat dem...

Terrifying feelings at twilight… when a nondescript-looking labourer terrorized the nation

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on Terrifying feelings at twilight… when a nondescript-looking labourer terrorized the nation

By Michael Jordan “Headless corpse of boy found…sixth missing boy murdered…round-the-clock hunt for child killers…” He’d been dead for more than four decades, yet those headlines, in...

GFF Elite League Season 4Ten-man Fruta Conquerors edge Police; Santos beat Ann’s Grove for first win

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF Elite League Season 4Ten-man Fruta Conquerors edge Police; Santos beat Ann’s Grove for first win

By Franklin Wilson Defending champions Fruta Conquerors, despite competing with 10-men from the 39th minute when Rishaun Sandiford received a straight red card for serious foul play, rallied to...

Region Six makes light work of Region Ten in Sports exchange

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Region Six makes light work of Region Ten in Sports exchange

The Regional DemocraticCouncils of Region Ten and Six recently met in what is being described as the inaugural Inter RDC Sports Games. The meet which was held in Linden saw RDC employees from...

Linden Town Week inaugural Mayor’s Cup Football on tonightMayor Waneka Arrendell excited about its prospects

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Linden Town Week inaugural Mayor’s Cup Football on tonightMayor Waneka Arrendell excited about its prospects

Her Worship the Mayor of Linden Mrs. Waneka Arrendell has expressed her appreciation as the first ever Linden Mayor’s Cup football championship will get started tonight at the Mackenzie...

MV Serenissima makes second visit to Port Georgetown

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on MV Serenissima makes second visit to Port Georgetown

Yesterday, the MV Serenissima docked in port Georgetown for the second time since 2016. On board were 77 passengers and 57 crew members. The cruise ship will be here for three days giving visitors...

National child Labour Policy for April launch

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on National child Labour Policy for April launch

The Ministry of Social Protection is working to implement measures to curb child labour. It is urging the public to report any cases of children being employed. Deputy Chief Labour Officer,...

Several bills slated for Parliament─ Supplementary for GECOM among legislation prioritised

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Several bills slated for Parliament─ Supplementary for GECOM among legislation prioritised

As the Coalition Government prepares to return to the National Assembly, several key pieces of legislation are slated to be tabled; this is according to Finance Minister Winston Jordan. Speaking to...

Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter Ward Cup starts next Sunday

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter Ward Cup starts next Sunday

The Hamilton Green Cup Inter Ward/Village 9-a-side Knockout football tournament starts next Sunday April 7 and will conclude on April 28 with the semi final and final at the Den Amstel ground, venue...

Guyana wins, when Football winsGFF boss Wayne Forde raps media on historic Concacaf Gold Cup qualification

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana wins, when Football winsGFF boss Wayne Forde raps media on historic Concacaf Gold Cup qualification

On March 23rd last, Guyana inked its name in the annals of history at the Concacaf level when for the first time, the national team qualified for the Concacaf Gold Cup. It’s the 15th edition of the...

Sex offences complainants still reluctant to testify

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sex offences complainants still reluctant to testify

Almost all of the cases for sexual offences disposed at the Essequibo Criminal Assizes were discontinued after the complainants refused to give evidence against the alleged perpetrators, causing the...

Mash 2019 Competition rocked!!- Dark Horse costume/fashion designer cops coveted accolades at Mash 2019 festivities

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Mash 2019 Competition rocked!!- Dark Horse costume/fashion designer cops coveted accolades at Mash 2019 festivities

This year around the Mashramani festivities have certainly hit their mark as was seen from the whirlpool of colour as businesses and individuals brilliantly showcased Guyana’s diverse cultures. Be...

Surinamese remanded for ecstasy pills

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Surinamese remanded for ecstasy pills

A Surinamese, Donovan Simon, was on Friday arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, accused of being in possession of 103 ecstasy pills for...

DDL records $4.3B profit for 2018

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on DDL records $4.3B profit for 2018

Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) recorded a Group Profit before Tax of $4.362B for 2018. This was announced by the company’s President and Chairman of the Board, Komal Samaroo during its...

CH&PA to build 50 low-income homes at Prospect Scheme

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CH&PA to build 50 low-income homes at Prospect Scheme

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has teamed up with some private developers, including the Guyana Defence Force and the Guyana Prison Service, to build 50 homes for low-income...

New Nigel’s Supermarket opens doors

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on New Nigel’s Supermarket opens doors

The New Nigel’s Supermarket opened its doors on Friday evening, promising to satisfy the shopping needs of the Guyanese public at affordable prices. The supermarket, which has been around...

Three years’ jail for anyone tied to corruption at GRA

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Three years’ jail for anyone tied to corruption at GRA

“Say no to corruption and bribery and collusion!” Those were the words of the header of a full page advertisement in the daily newspapers by the Guyana Revenue Authority. Over the years, the tax...

Lichfield Village- an almost serene location, where residents exist in humble contentment

Mar 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Lichfield Village- an almost serene location, where residents exist in humble contentment

It was such a luxury to lay back in the seat of the minibus as it churned its way around twists and bends in the road, the fresh crisp country breeze hitting my cheeks, and drawing tears from my eyes...

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The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day Horse race meet

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more