May 31, 2019 - Page 2 of 3

Archives by Month:

Archives by Year:

Second annual ExxonMobil U-14 football tourney launched

May 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Second annual ExxonMobil U-14 football tourney launched

Despite the imminent threat of the May/June wet season in Guyana, the second annual ExxonMobil Girls’ and Boys’ Under-14 football tournament will kick off next Saturday at the Ministry of...

Regional sugar companies shift focus to CARICOM market

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Regional sugar companies shift focus to CARICOM market

Regional sugar producers, including the Guyana Sugar Corporation, are strategizing how to capitalize on markets right within CARICOM. At the 170th Meeting of the Board of Directors, May 22, 2018, in...

Regal Masters aiming to retain NYSCL Legends Cup

May 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regal Masters aiming to retain NYSCL Legends Cup

One of the most decorated softball teams, Regal Masters will be looking to add to their collection of the prizes when they journey to the United States of America to defend their New York Softball...

Govt should mediate impasse between Vieira and Chinese Landing – Opposition Leader

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt should mediate impasse between Vieira and Chinese Landing – Opposition Leader

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, has said that because the residents of Chinese Landing and businessman, Wayne Vieira, are at o dds, the government must mediate progressive negotiations between...

Corriverton Treasurer suspended, cannot account for $$millions

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Corriverton Treasurer suspended, cannot account for $$millions

The Corriverton Town Council has sent its treasurer on administrative leave after the council discovered that she kept inaccurate rec ords. She could not account for an expenditure of some $3.2...

Physical Display Championship ends today at CASH

May 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Physical Display Championship ends today at CASH

The Ministry of Education’s (MOE) annual National Schools’ Physical Display Championships will end today at the Cliff Anderson Sp orts Hall (CASH) where schools from nine education districts are...

Divisional Commander appeals to public to aid in crime fight

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Divisional Commander appeals to public to aid in crime fight

Police ‘D’ Division Commander, Edmond Cooper, is appealing to the public to do all in their power to assist the police as they fight crime in the West Demerara District. Yesterday, Cooper said...

“Sleepers exist in every ministry” – Min. Jordan -Finance Minister bemoans his personal tax information posted online

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “Sleepers exist in every ministry” – Min. Jordan -Finance Minister bemoans his personal tax information posted online

“Obey the rules of the public service or resign,” Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan warned Wednesday evening. While answering a question about the government’s retention of some officials...

Hauraruni, Supply chalk wins as Upper Demerara Windball commence

May 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hauraruni, Supply chalk wins as Upper Demerara Windball commence

Hauraruni and Supply registered victories when Upper Demerara leg of the 22nd Annual Al Sport and Tour Promotions Ed ward Cobenna Memorial Primary Schools Windball tournament commenced recently at...

Queens College Advances to Debating Finals

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Queens College Advances to Debating Finals

Queen’s College yesterday advanced to the finals of the debating competition 2019 after defeating the Bishops’ High in the semi-finals, at the N ational Centre of Education and Research...

GASI commissions brand new refueler

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GASI commissions brand new refueler

Yesterday was such a proud moment for the staff of Guyana Aviation Services Incorporated (GASI) after a brand new 10GLS refu eler truck was commissioned, and added as part of the new aircraft...

GOA head commends GBA for taking stance on Allicock “But we will not suspend his stipend” says K Juman Yassin

May 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GOA head commends GBA for taking stance on Allicock “But we will not suspend his stipend” says K Juman Yassin

By Sean Devers In January 2018 Caribbean Bantamweight Champion Keevin Allicock was among 30 local and overseas-based athletes and 13 coach es spread across 10 disciplines that were given a...

Fight against illegal vending in Charity continues

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Fight against illegal vending in Charity continues

Illegal vending has been an issue plaguing the Charity Community, Essequibo Coast for a number of years now. The local authorities of the Neighbourhood Democratic Council [NDC] have struggled to...

Watooka House a bridge to the past

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Watooka House a bridge to the past

Many Guyanese came home for the 53rd Independence Anniversary. Many would have enjoyed revelry of the Carnival fetes and concerts but for those who wanted a taste of home to bring back the nostalgia...

National Orthotic and Prosthetic Appliance Workshop Celebrates 25 Years

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on National Orthotic and Prosthetic Appliance Workshop Celebrates 25 Years

The National Orthotic and Prosthetic Appliance Workshop is celebrating 25 years since its establishment. At a ceremony yesterday to commemorate the occasion, Board member Mrs Sarojonie Rambaran, gave...

GBTI Open Tournament 2019 to serve off on June 7th

May 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBTI Open Tournament 2019 to serve off on June 7th

There is much excitement in the tennis fraternity as the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) prepares to serve off the Annual GBTI Open tournament for 2019 at 17:00hrs on Friday next at the GBTI Tennis...

GAPLF impose 12 month bans on Carlos Petterson-Griffith and Junica Puck for Rules Violation

May 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GAPLF impose 12 month bans on Carlos Petterson-Griffith and Junica Puck for Rules Violation

Guyana’s hopes of medaling for the first time at the World Classic Powerlifting Championships to take place in Helsingborg, Sweden next month has been dashed with the suspension of the nation’s...

Man gets 12 years for manslaughter

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Man gets 12 years for manslaughter

Levi Stephens was yesterday sentenced to 12 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of Arnold Gordon. Stephens was originally indicted for the murder which occurred in March...

Oh, how we love to criticize the PPP!

May 31, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Oh, how we love to criticize the PPP!

There was drama inside the AFC head office on Saturday after the election for headship of the Region Four branch of the AFC and headship of the Georgetown arm of the AFC. It looks like the trouble...

Gov’t working to increase performance in implementation of state projects

May 31, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t working to increase performance in implementation of state projects

The Government of Guyana is working to boost its performance this year in the implementation of the Public Sector Investment Progr amme (PSIP) so that needs of citizens across the country can be...

The plight of the police

May 31, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The plight of the police

Things could not look poorer for the Guyana Police Force. There is this case winding down that has transformed into the theater of the unreal. It is one bizarre dance of contradictory statements,...

GFF/KFC U20 Independence KO Cup – Georgetown FA Beacons, GFC, Riddim Squad and GT Panthers send opponents packing

May 31, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/KFC U20 Independence KO Cup – Georgetown FA Beacons, GFC, Riddim Squad and GT Panthers send opponents packing

Four clubs have already placed their hands up staking a claim for the top spot in the Georgetown Football Association leg of the GFF/KFC Under-20 Independence Cup knockout tournament, Beacon FC,...

Parents should educate children from small about handling money

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Parents should educate children from small about handling money

DEAR EDITOR, Parents are tasked with the responsibility of molding and shaping their children’s future and character. When it comes to making choices it is imperative to provide them with guidance....

Ideology vs. Non-Action – Students of the University of Guyana

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Ideology vs. Non-Action – Students of the University of Guyana

DEAR EDITOR, I choose to use these few lines to get my message over to the beloved students of the University of Guyana. Hopefully, I’ll manage to bring to light some reasons as to why things are...

How many recommendations in consultancy reports are actually acted upon?

May 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on How many recommendations in consultancy reports are actually acted upon?

DEAR EDITOR, I recall a statement made some years ago by an African leader, who lamented the fact that in Africa there is underdevelopment with consultancies, whereas in Europe, there is development...