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Breaking News!!! Granger, Jagdeo agree on new GECOM Chair – Claudette Singh named

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Breaking News!!! Granger, Jagdeo agree on new GECOM Chair – Claudette Singh named

Following a meeting between President David Granger and Leader of Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, this afternoon at the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice Claudette Singh, SC, CCH was consensually...

GECOM work plan shows House to House exercise projected to end in 2020 – Jagdeo

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM work plan shows House to House exercise projected to end in 2020 – Jagdeo

The House to House registration work plan presented to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is projected to end well into 2020, according to Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo. Yesterday, he...

Ghana to help Guyana with Natural Resource Fund Training

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Ghana to help Guyana with Natural Resource Fund Training

By Kiana Wilburg Once all the arrangements are finalized, officials from Ghana are expected to help Guyana with oversight training for the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) says Finance Minister, Winston...

Budget preparation will continue – Minister Jordan

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Budget preparation will continue – Minister Jordan

With the government being in a caretaker position, President David Granger has made it pellucid that a budget would not be passed. Be that as it may, Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, has said that...

No room for partisanship when it comes to welfare of citizens–President Granger

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on No room for partisanship when it comes to welfare of citizens–President Granger

President David Granger has said the improvement in citizens’ wellbeing should not become a source of partisan division nor should there be room for partisanship when it comes to the welfare of...

Doobay Medical Centre set for 18 more fistulas this weekend

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Doobay Medical Centre set for 18 more fistulas this weekend

Eighteen fistulas are scheduled to be conducted at the Doobay Medical and Research Centre this weekend. The Annandale, East Coast Demerara facility is arguably the only entity that has been offering...

People coming and changing Guyana

Jul 26, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on People coming and changing Guyana

Is amazing how people does behave when dem hear bout money. It don’t have a pay day that shops don’t be full of people who either buying or bumming. Dem boys live by a sugar estate and dem know...

Insurance Brokers Guyana Limited is 50

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Insurance Brokers Guyana Limited is 50

Insurance Brokers – Guyana Limited is (IBGL) celebrating the 50th anniversary of its registration in 1969. In celebration of its achievements, IBGL will host a series of events throughout the year...

Better late than never!

Jul 26, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Better late than never!

Many years ago, I invigilated an examination. During the sitting, one particular child was making rhythmic movements with his head, as if he was listening to music. I got up and went to him to see...

Gov’t reaffirms support for LDOs at 2nd National Conference

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t reaffirms support for LDOs at 2nd National Conference

Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, has reassured the representatives of municipalities and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils, (NDCs) of Government’s commitment to ensuring that Local...

CARICOM closely monitoring Guyana’s affairs, prepared to offer assistance if requested

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM closely monitoring Guyana’s affairs, prepared to offer assistance if requested

At the convening of their 10th general meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United Nations, CARICOM’s Secretary General Ambassador Irwin La Rocque noted that the Secretariat has...

CH&PA, DLL to boost living conditions of Diamond residents

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CH&PA, DLL to boost living conditions of Diamond residents

Minister within the Ministry of Communities, with responsibility for Housing, Annette Ferguson, on Thursday July 18, last, met with residents of a section of the Diamond community. They have been...

Caribbean Airlines cargo interlines with Air Canada

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Caribbean Airlines cargo interlines with Air Canada

Caribbean Airlines Cargo can now ship into and out of all major cities in Canada. This was made possible with the recent signing of an interline agreement between Caribbean Airlines Cargo and Air...

Forum to educate people on HIV and AIDS to commence soon

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Forum to educate people on HIV and AIDS to commence soon

The Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) along with Regional Youth Leaders will be initiating its third meeting to educate people on Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV and AIDS....

15 students sworn in for work study at GRA

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 15 students sworn in for work study at GRA

During yesterday’s court proceedings, students from various secondary schools in Georgetown were seen in court, fully attired in their school uniform. The students appeared before Principal...

Commercial Banks still turning down small businesses – Small Business Bureau CEO

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Commercial Banks still turning down small businesses – Small Business Bureau CEO

During a presentation to a graduation gathering for women who participated in a Women Empowerment Project (WEP), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Small Business Bureau (SBB), Dr Lowell...

Family cross-charged granted bail

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Family cross-charged granted bail

A man, his wife and their son on Wednesday, stood before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer a range of charges. Kenneth Nunes Snr. was slapped with...

President briefs diplomatic corps on political situation

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on President briefs diplomatic corps on political situation

President David Granger met with representatives of the diplomatic corps yesterday and explained in detail the political situation in Guyana. The President assured the diplomats that the Government...

Irfaan Ali’s candidacy is not diminished by fraud charges – Opposition Leader

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Irfaan Ali’s candidacy is not diminished by fraud charges – Opposition Leader

The 19 charges of fraud brought against Presidential Candidate of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Irfaan Ali, do not diminish the attractiveness of his candidacy, according to Leader of the...

“Learn to be thankful for what you have” – 20 encouraged during WEP graduation

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “Learn to be thankful for what you have” – 20 encouraged during WEP graduation

The conference room of the Guyana National Library was overflowing with jubilation as 20 exceptional women graduated from the “Women Empowerment Project” (WEP), yesterday. Unicomer Guyana Inc....

WDFA/Trophy Stall U-11 League Pouderoyen clip Eagles in latest match

Jul 26, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on WDFA/Trophy Stall U-11 League Pouderoyen clip Eagles in latest match

Goals off the boots of Micaiah DeFreitas in the 27th minute and David Williams in the 36th minute led Pouderoyen to a 2-1 with over Eagles of Stewartville in the latest match of the West Demerara...

Eddy Grant LIVE on NBC The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Eddy Grant LIVE on NBC The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon

Guyanese International Superstar Eddy Grant’s Management has today announced that Eddy has been requested to make a rare live performance on the popular late night talk show, The Tonight Show With...

2019 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships Plans ongoing to ensure a memorable time is had by all

Jul 26, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2019 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships Plans ongoing to ensure a memorable time is had by all

Plans are ongoing to ensure that the 13th edition of the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships to be hosted in Guyana for the first time under the auspices of the Caribbean Cycling Federation...

Pan Am games 2019 Squash women lose opening singles’ matches; National ruggers in action today

Jul 26, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pan Am games 2019 Squash women lose opening singles’ matches; National ruggers in action today

By Calvin Chapman in Peru In their debut at the 18th Pan American Games being contested in Lima, Peru, the Guyanese Squash pair of National Champion Ashley Khalil and U.S based Mary Fung-A-Fat both...

2,535 DUI cases for 2018, 14 fatal—says Report -Talks underway to address alcohol accessibility

Jul 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 2,535 DUI cases for 2018, 14 fatal—says Report -Talks underway to address alcohol accessibility

According to the 2019 drug report, last year saw 2,535 cases that were attributed to Driving Under the Influence (DUI). A study conducted by the Guyana Drug Information Network (GUYDIN) and according...

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Exporters are being left to fend for themselves

Exporters are beIng left to fend for themselves Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has a new... more