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Govt. accepts caretaker status, will restrain exercise of legal authority

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. accepts caretaker status, will restrain exercise of legal authority

Following the Consequential orders and declarations of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Friday, the Granger administration said it has accepted that it is in “caretaker” mode. In fact, the...

SARA official’s application for oil block is a clear case of hypocrisy, opportunism

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on SARA official’s application for oil block is a clear case of hypocrisy, opportunism

-Must remove himself from probe of Kaieteur, Canje blocks probe –Chartered Accountant, Chris Ram If the Special Assistant of the State Asset Recovery Agency (SARA), Eric Phillips, is party to an...

Policewoman fingered in gang rape cover-up barred from leaving country

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Policewoman fingered in gang rape cover-up barred from leaving country

The fallout has reportedly begun over allegations that policewomen from one of the Force’s sex crimes units aided in the covering up a series of gang rapes. Kaieteur News understands that one of...

One dead, two critical after SUV, taxi collide

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on One dead, two critical after SUV, taxi collide

There was a vehicle collision on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway last night, resulting in a woman’s death. Kaieteur News understands that the accident occurred not far from the Soesdyke junction. One...

Future Seismic programme for Stabroek Block hinges on ICJ decision

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Future Seismic programme for Stabroek Block hinges on ICJ decision

The licence holders of the Stabroek Block are hopeful to have a seismic programme conducted on the northern part of the offshore concession but it appears that would be hinged on the final outcome of...

Stalemate on GECOM’s chair… Jagdeo says willing to work over weekend; Granger still to respond

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Stalemate on GECOM’s chair… Jagdeo says willing to work over weekend; Granger still to respond

A possible decision tomorrow by President David Granger on a new chair for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) appears to be fast slipping away. On Friday, President David Granger, in an address...

Public servants, officials must seek permission to pursue private business interests

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Public servants, officials must seek permission to pursue private business interests

In recent days, there have been a number of disclosures that public official not only had companies involved in the oil business but in other sectors as well. The disclosures have raised questions...

A drink can solve Guyana’s problems

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on A drink can solve Guyana’s problems

When people don’t drink dem is de ones who does find demself in all kind of problems. A man who does drink does suddenly see de whole world as clear as day. Problems that does bother him does go...

YBG Championships…. President’s College, Kwakwani, Marian Academy victorious

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on YBG Championships…. President’s College, Kwakwani, Marian Academy victorious

President’s College, Kwakwani Secondary and Marian Academy emerged victorious when the Youth Basketball Guyana/National Schools’ Basketball Festival concluded on Saturday night at the Cliff...

Leguan’s $314M sea defense project delayed by tides– BK official

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Leguan’s $314M sea defense project delayed by tides– BK official

On Thursday, Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Jaipaul Sharma, visited the Essequibo Island of Leguan to get a firsthand view of completed and ongoing projects that are critical...

‘Service to Humanity, is Service to God:’ Guyana Watch, Inc, NY Fits Neatly into This Category

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Service to Humanity, is Service to God:’ Guyana Watch, Inc, NY Fits Neatly into This Category

By Dr. TARA SINGH Observing the Silver Jubilee of a not-for-profit organization (NGO) of which you are a part, is an amazing experience. Very few Guyanese-based NGOs have lasted this long. When one...

Toolsie Persaud brothers battle over $B company shares

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Toolsie Persaud brothers battle over $B company shares

CCJ rules that procedural errors should not hinder justice Despite procedural errors, courts should ensure that cases are dealt with justly. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Friday granted...

Al-Ghazali secures 100 per cent passes

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Al-Ghazali secures 100 per cent passes

The Al-Ghazali Islamic Academy operated by the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) secured 100 per cent pass rate at the recent National Grade Six Assessment examinations (NGSA). The NGSA...

Guyana delegation heading to Fiji …to commemorate end of indentureship, forced labour

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana delegation heading to Fiji …to commemorate end of indentureship, forced labour

A delegation of private individuals will be heading to Lautoka, Fiji, tomorrow where they will be commemorating with others, the end of indentureship and forced labour around the world. The...

Road closure:

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Road closure:

Major repairs are being done to the bridge at the Mandela/Homestretch Avnues junction. As a result there are some disruptions to the flow of traffic – no eastbound traffic on Homestretch and no...

E’bo cell phone dealer loses $$millions in stall burglary.

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on E’bo cell phone dealer loses $$millions in stall burglary.

A popular cell phone dealer on the Essequibo Coast got the shock of his life yesterday morning, when he learnt that his Anna Regina market stall was broken into. Kaieteur News understands that the...

TOURISM ENTERING AN UPWARD SWING

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Consumer Concerns Comments Off on TOURISM ENTERING AN UPWARD SWING

CONSUMER CONCERNS By PAT DIAL The consumer community has always been concerned with Tourism because of the many facets it presents to society. In the Caribbean islands when their sugar industry which...

A listless country

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A listless country

However one examines the ship of state that is Guyana, it lists heavily with its stern titled heavenward. Neither propeller nor rudder. Neither commonsense nor wisdom manifested, as both the...

GNBS TO COMMENCE THE MONITORING OF GOLD JEWELLERY IN 2020

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News, Standards in Focus Comments Off on GNBS TO COMMENCE THE MONITORING OF GOLD JEWELLERY IN 2020

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is set to commence monitoring of the gold jewellery manufactured and offered for sale by goldsmiths and jewelers. This monitoring will commence in...

GPHC to soon perform even more advanced eye surgeries – Ophthalmologist

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC to soon perform even more advanced eye surgeries – Ophthalmologist

In the past 10 years government has expended close to $100M to assist patients to travel to Trinidad alone, to have eye restoration surgeries. But this is likely to become a thing of the past. This...

Safer blood for pregnant women at GPHC

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Safer blood for pregnant women at GPHC

With the introduction of immuno-haematological testing and Hepatitis ‘B’ core antigen at the National Blood Transfusion Service [NBTS], it is more difficult now for patients, more so pregnant...

Dedicated Athletics Coach, Leslie Black A.A., is a Special Person’

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News, Special Person Comments Off on Dedicated Athletics Coach, Leslie Black A.A., is a Special Person’

“In order to be a good coach you first have to have self-discipline…you have to be a father to your athletes. I think I was able to get success out of my athletes mainly because I could’ve...

Young and vibrant Guyanese launches new “Coily” hair app

Jul 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Young and vibrant Guyanese launches new “Coily” hair app

STEMGuyana in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Telecommunications, will soon launch a global mobile app testing service to meet the needs of US, UK and Canadian app development companies....

What is mine is mine; what is yours is mine

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on What is mine is mine; what is yours is mine

I remember when I was young and trying to sow my oats. I was working at Bartica back then. There were some young girls on whom I had my eyes. Unfortunately, I was not a looker. Put another way, by no...

Pickpocket investors

Jul 14, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Pickpocket investors

It is pay day. You go the Pay Office and uplift your monthly earnings. As you are walking out, you notice a fellow worker closely watching at you. You begin to feel concerned about your money which...