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There is no chaos, no confusion, no crisis in Guyana

Mar 31, 2019 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on There is no chaos, no confusion, no crisis in Guyana

President David Granger said the perception of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) that the current political situation is causing a decline in business is a misperception. Last...

I question the use of subvention by the Ordinance Fortlands NDC

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on I question the use of subvention by the Ordinance Fortlands NDC

Dear Sir, It is with concern that I write you with regards to the above subject matter. There was a remaining balance of $ 395,000.00 (Approximate) after upgrading the council’s office interior and...

Guyana: Love at first visit

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana: Love at first visit

Dear Editor, Like most Americans, the only thing I knew about Guyana is that a very tragic event transpired some 40 years ago in the jungle that featured a megalomaniac preacher. There is a saying...

Are our human resource our greatest assets or is the saying balderdash?

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Are our human resource our greatest assets or is the saying balderdash?

Dear Editor, Since the unfortunate deaths of the two daughters of Mr. Desmond Hoyte on the Soesdyke/ Linden Highway over four decades ago, there have been several multi casualty accidents on various...

An appeal to President Granger to get IPL 2019 on NCN

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on An appeal to President Granger to get IPL 2019 on NCN

Dear Editor, At the advent of the Coalition Government, a Ministry of Social Cohesion was created. Public expectation was high, given the degree of polarization that has plagued this nation even...

Why was Hughes, Fields & Stoby the producer of this maritime conference ?

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why was Hughes, Fields & Stoby the producer of this maritime conference ?

Dear Editor, A rather unusual event took place on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 – one that raised several questions in my mind. I am referring to the ‘Guyana’s New Maritime Landscape,...

That issue of dual citizenship

Mar 31, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on That issue of dual citizenship

It is time for a decision. It cannot be the beginning of one, or part of one, but a final one. It must be written in the immovable stone of hard principle. It starts with individuals on this matter...

CCJ sets May 10 for hearing of No-Confidence motion cases

Mar 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CCJ sets May 10 for hearing of No-Confidence motion cases

By Feona Morrison All three cases relating to the No-Confidence Motion will be regarded and treated as urgent, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders,...

National Assembly to sit on April 11…All Govt. MPs with dual citizenships to attend

Mar 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on National Assembly to sit on April 11…All Govt. MPs with dual citizenships to attend

The National Assembly will have a sitting on April 11 with all Government parliamentarians, including those who have dual citizenships, to attend, says Minister of State, Joseph Harmon. According to...

Fly Jamaica makes staffers redundant; hopes for return in “couple” of months

Mar 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Fly Jamaica makes staffers redundant; hopes for return in “couple” of months

Fly Jamaica has told its staffers that it is experiencing cash problems and are making redundant effective tomorrow. Fly Jamaica is also hoping to start flying again in a few months but, in the...

GRA calls on Financial Institutions to make reports on accounts held by US Citizens

Mar 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GRA calls on Financial Institutions to make reports on accounts held by US Citizens

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is mandated under the Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) to report accounts of United States (US) citizens to the US Internal Revenue Service (US-IRS) on...

Two charged for stealing firearm in church yard

Mar 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Two charged for stealing firearm in church yard

Brenton Charles and Quacy Sealy, who are no strangers to the courtroom, yesterday returned to answer a charge of stealing a firearm along with matching ammunitions from a church compound. It was...

PPP will not support more funds for GECOM’s election readiness – Opposition Leader

Mar 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on PPP will not support more funds for GECOM’s election readiness – Opposition Leader

President David Granger had assured that the funding to ensure the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is ready for General and Regional Elections, will be made available, but the Leader of the...

Soulja Bai see people got problem

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Soulja Bai see people got problem

People got problems but if de government didn’t go pun de road and set up tents at 1763 Square dem woulda never know how many people got problems. That is why dem set up de tents. One man seh if...

61st Caribbean Senior Table Tennis ChampionshipsBritton serves up silver medal in under-21 division

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on 61st Caribbean Senior Table Tennis ChampionshipsBritton serves up silver medal in under-21 division

Shemar Britton copped another silver medal for hosts, Guyana, last evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), after losing in four straight sets (11-9,-11-7,11-9, 11-9) to Livan Martinez of...

Milo Schools’ football tourneyQuarterfinals kick off this weekend

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Milo Schools’ football tourneyQuarterfinals kick off this weekend

The Seventh Annual Milo Schools’ football tourney is reaching the business end after over a month of riveting action at the host venue; Ministry of Education (MOE) ground on Carifesta Avenue. This...

Linden Mayor Cup Football to kick off Town Week Sports

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Linden Mayor Cup Football to kick off Town Week Sports

The Linden Town Week Committee will begin its official sports activity tomorrow night with a double header start to its Mayor’s Cup football tournament where twelve clubs have been invited...

GFF participates in the 34th CONCACAF Ordinary Congress

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF participates in the 34th CONCACAF Ordinary Congress

President Wayne Forde and GFF Executive Committee Member Rayan Farias, Thursday participated in the 34th Concacaf Ordinary Congress held in Las Vegas, Nevada at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. They...

Reid, Khan guide Diamond/Grove Masjid to 25-run victory

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reid, Khan guide Diamond/Grove Masjid to 25-run victory

Rawle Reid and Ameer Khan produced outstanding all-round performances to lead Diamond/ Grove Masjid to a 25-run victory over Tuschen Train Station Masjid when the Muslim Youth Organisation Inter...

AAG lauds work of IAAF Instructor, Oscar GadeaCarifta Games coaching camp on this weekend

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on AAG lauds work of IAAF Instructor, Oscar GadeaCarifta Games coaching camp on this weekend

The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) and the Guyana Olympic Association is of the opinion that IAAF Instructor, Professor Oscar Gadea’s, recent work with coaches that continues into the...

Police Commissioner B/Day Inter-Division T20 cricket265 opening stand between Boodie & Lyght highlight latest action

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Police Commissioner B/Day Inter-Division T20 cricket265 opening stand between Boodie & Lyght highlight latest action

Day eight action in the Commissioner of Police Birth Anniversary Inter-Division and Branches T20 cricket Tournament at Eve Leary was highlighted by a double century opening partnership between Andrew...

Blaze Regional Women’s T20 cricketGiddings, Millington, Grimmond bag 3 wkts each as Guyana beat Leewards by 23 runs

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Blaze Regional Women’s T20 cricketGiddings, Millington, Grimmond bag 3 wkts each as Guyana beat Leewards by 23 runs

By Sean Devers In overcast conditions yesterday at Providence a handful of fans watched as Guyana, led by a Player-of-the-Match performance from left arm pacer Erva Giddings led Guyana to less...

BCB/Elizabeth Styles Under-21 Cricket TournamentAlbion Community Centre and Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets reach finals

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB/Elizabeth Styles Under-21 Cricket TournamentAlbion Community Centre and Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets reach finals

Since 2000, the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club, MS and the Albion Community Centre Cricket Club have been rated as the top two cricket teams in Berbice and have faced each other in numerous...

GPL launches probe into electrocution of contract worker

Mar 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GPL launches probe into electrocution of contract worker

The Guyana Power and Light Inc. says it has launched an investigation into the death of Andre Fullerton, who was electrocuted last Thursday. A release stated that at the time of the incident,...

Sports day set for Agricola today

Mar 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sports day set for Agricola today

The Evan Phillips Park in Agricola comes alive, today from 10:00am as they host the Agricola Family Fun Day and Sports day. In a short interview with the organizers Collin John, Malcom Corrica, Jamal...