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Minister Felix confirms: 8,476 Haitians came; only 1,170 left …says police have no evidence of human smuggling

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Minister Felix confirms: 8,476 Haitians came; only 1,170 left …says police have no evidence of human smuggling

Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, on Monday confirmed that for the year more than 8,400 Haitians arrived but Government can only account for a little more than 1,100 leaving. In his statement,...

Stabroek PSA lets oil companies take an unquantified amount from Guyana’s revenue – Melinda Janki

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Stabroek PSA lets oil companies take an unquantified amount from Guyana’s revenue – Melinda Janki

Melinda Janki, an international lawyer, recently criticised the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) that governs the Stabroek Block. It is rife with controversy. It has been called illegal by some...

Cops shoot man wanted for Guyhoc mechanic

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Cops shoot man wanted for Guyhoc mechanic

A man who police said is wanted for the murder of Guyhoc mechanic, Reginald Atherly, was shot and wounded on Sunday, while allegedly pointing a firearm at police ranks. Police said that Marlon...

Brazilian inmate, who nearly escaped jail dressed as woman, found hanged

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Brazilian inmate, who nearly escaped jail dressed as woman, found hanged

GGMC to probe destruction of Indigenous pensioner’s property

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GGMC to probe destruction of Indigenous pensioner’s property

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will investigate the reports that an Indigenous pensioner, Mamai Lucille Williams, was victimised by miners who allegedly destroyed her property last...

“Professor” engineered Brazil gold heist … childhood cousin was airport supervisor, spilled the beans

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “Professor” engineered Brazil gold heist … childhood cousin was airport supervisor, spilled the beans

Sao Paulo police identified the mastermind of the gold theft of Cumbica’s cargo terminal late last month. The suspect is Francisco Teotônio da Silva Pasqualini, known as “Velho”,...

Local Government Commission asked to probe City Engineer alleged misconduct

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Local Government Commission asked to probe City Engineer alleged misconduct

Georgetown Mayor, Ubraj Narine, has confirmed that he has written to the Local Government Commission (LGC) asking that a probe into the actions of City Engineer, Colvern Venture. Venture, who is...

Guyana playing games at de Games

Aug 07, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Guyana playing games at de Games

De Pan Am Games going on. These are games fuh all de countries in de Americas, both North and South. Uncle Sam and Canada don’t tek de Games too seriously because it really don’t attract all de...

Haitians being unfairly discriminated against – says Haitian immigrant

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Haitians being unfairly discriminated against – says Haitian immigrant

Recently, public discourse about Haitians has been abundant. But amidst that discourse, a Haitian immigrant says that there is a lot of misinformation that has led to Haitian nationals being unfairly...

Red Sand and Red Dust

Aug 07, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Red Sand and Red Dust

It has been repeatedly said that Guyana needs a Nelson Mandela. I do not know if any reasons were given for such a suggestion but I can only surmise this has to do with Mandela’s personal integrity...

Implications of CCJ ruling… Lawyers warn economic decline likely if unstable political environment persists

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Implications of CCJ ruling… Lawyers warn economic decline likely if unstable political environment persists

Guyana will be in great political and economic jeopardy if the current administration remains in office after September 18 without holding of General and Regional Elections. This is the opinion...

Policeman escapes from TSU, remains on the run

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Policeman escapes from TSU, remains on the run

The CID rank who is under investigation for reportedly planting evidence in a Berbice business premises and was transferred to the Tactical Services Unit (TSU), has escaped from the TSU and is now on...

Cuban charged for overstaying in Guyana

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Cuban charged for overstaying in Guyana

A Cuban national was yesterday brought before a city magistrate after she was found to have overstayed the one month period granted for her to stay in Guyana. Yeney Batista Villalba pleaded not...

GPL yet to take advantage of available 4.5Mw power – says Giftland boss

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GPL yet to take advantage of available 4.5Mw power – says Giftland boss

Owner of the Pattensen, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown Giftland Mall, Mr. Roy Beepat, yesterday reiterated that his power generating system has the capacity to share some 4.5 megawatt [Mw] with the...

Forensic Lab attracts multi-million-dollar drug contracts

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Forensic Lab attracts multi-million-dollar drug contracts

Ministry of Public Security At the opening of tenders at the National Procurement and Administration Board (NPTAB), yesterday, the procurement of one set of drugs and medical supplies, for the Guyana...

Govt, citizens must uphold rule of law to ensure democracy- Attorney General

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt, citizens must uphold rule of law to ensure democracy- Attorney General

“The rule of law, as we all are aware, is a cornerstone of democratic societies. It posits that everyone, including Governments, must be subject to laws, which must be equally applied and enforced,...

GCCI reiterates call for local content legislation

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GCCI reiterates call for local content legislation

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has reiterated its call for local content legislation. President of the GCCI, Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer, in a statement, noted the importance of...

The oil dream is really a nightmare-Melinda Janki

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on The oil dream is really a nightmare-Melinda Janki

Melinda Janki, an international lawyer on conservation , made the comment at one of her informative public lectures a few weeks ago that the oil dream is really a nightmare. Janki, a Guyanese...

Hustlers claim Bhagelu birth anniversary dominoes title

Aug 07, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hustlers claim Bhagelu birth anniversary dominoes title

Hustlers chalked up 76 games to win the final of the Throlokie Bhagelu birth anniversary dominoes competition which was contested recently at Carlosh Sports bar in Good Success, Wakenaam. Hustlers...

Pan Am 2019 Archibald and Thompson out of 100m finals

Aug 07, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pan Am 2019 Archibald and Thompson out of 100m finals

Photos and Story by Calvin Chapman Guyana’s Track athletes got a first taste of competition yesterday at the ongoing 18th Pan American Championships that is being hosted in Lima, Peru. Emmanuel...

DPP calls for extradition of ex-insurance manager involved in $40M fraud

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on DPP calls for extradition of ex-insurance manager involved in $40M fraud

Based on advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), the court has granted a three- month period to the police to be able to get Zameel Shaheed, who is accused of defrauding Demerara Mutual...

LFS Burnham’s contribution to education is peerless – President Granger

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on LFS Burnham’s contribution to education is peerless – President Granger

Guyana’s first Prime Minister and Executive President, and founder of the People’s National Congress, Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, will forever be remembered for his peerless contribution to...

Youth Hoops Basketball Clinic and Tour bounces off in style Bonner and Mahler impressed with energy displayed by participants

Aug 07, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Youth Hoops Basketball Clinic and Tour bounces off in style Bonner and Mahler impressed with energy displayed by participants

By Franklin Wilson The energy ebbed and flowed from facilitators to participants up and down the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall Basketball Court yesterday when the Youth Hoops Basketball Clinic and Tour,...

MOM Deepak Chahar, Kholi, Pant spur India to 7-wicket win Visitors sweep 3-Match series

Aug 07, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on MOM Deepak Chahar, Kholi, Pant spur India to 7-wicket win Visitors sweep 3-Match series

By Sean Devers Since winning the last T20 World Cup in 2017, West Indies have only managed four wins and were on five-match losing streak after back to back defeats in the MyTeam11 Twenty20...

No more hunger As teen gets five years for armed robberies

Aug 07, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on No more hunger As teen gets five years for armed robberies

A teen who committed a series of armed robberies on Emancipation Day after he claimed to be hungry and lack financing, yesterday received a five year sentence for the offences. Eighteen-year-old...

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President’s College upstage Santa Rosa to advance into Quarters

Anticipation without preparation

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Vice President of Guyana, ever the sagacious observer of the inevitable, has reassured... more