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Serving with unprecedented distinction… Director of Public Prosecutions, Shalimar Ali-Hack, is a ‘Special Person’

Aug 18, 2019 KNews News, Special Person Comments Off on Serving with unprecedented distinction… Director of Public Prosecutions, Shalimar Ali-Hack, is a ‘Special Person’

”Throughout the years, I have worked hard and I was really elated because the president has recognised my work – the contribution that I have made to the State and to the people of Guyana...

Disciplinary action recommended for city officials after cash found in Chief Constable’s vehicle

Aug 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Disciplinary action recommended for city officials after cash found in Chief Constable’s vehicle

The Local Government Commission, (LGC) has recommended disciplinary action for several officers of the Georgetown municipality over a matter involving monies belonging to the Council. The...

Our people are not seeing the jobs

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Our people are not seeing the jobs

It would be interesting to know how many foreigners have secured jobs in Guyana at a time when Guyanese themselves say there are no jobs. For some time now, people have been saying that they cannot...

Teen stabbed during robbery now on life support

Aug 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Teen stabbed during robbery now on life support

Eighteen-year-old Omesh Lakeram of La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, is now on life support in the Intensive Care Unit at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was stabbed to his chest...

Guyana Cup horserace meet speeds off today

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Cup horserace meet speeds off today

All systems are set for a successful 13th edition of the Guyana Cup horse race meet that will see over $20million in cash and prizes being doled out to the top performers when the event at the Rising...

Leaf –nosed bat (Phyllostomidae)

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Interesting Creatures in Guyana, News Comments Off on Leaf –nosed bat (Phyllostomidae)

The New World leaf-nosed bats (Phyllostomidae) are found from southern North America to South America, specifically from Mexico to northern Argentina. They are ecologically the most varied and...

Senior CASA Championships Men’s singles at Georgetown Club & Racquet Center courts this morning

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Senior CASA Championships Men’s singles at Georgetown Club & Racquet Center courts this morning

The 2019 edition of the Senior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships hits off this morning with the Guyanese being in the thick of the men’s singles round-of-32 action with current...

A day in the life of John Taitt

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Countryman Comments Off on A day in the life of John Taitt

By Dennis Nichols Guyana lies less than five degrees from the equator. It’s hot! So, we know what to expect of our weather. It’s also unpredictable, like our people and our politics. On any given...

CWI seeks close partnership with CARICOM Governments on schools cricket

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on CWI seeks close partnership with CARICOM Governments on schools cricket

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent and The Grenadines – Cricket West Indies under the current leadership of President Ricky Skerritt and Vice-President Dr. Kishore Shallow reiterates its campaign...

Our leaders embrace 2% garbage royalty that sinks Guyana’s prospects for vibrant economic development.

Aug 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Our leaders embrace 2% garbage royalty that sinks Guyana’s prospects for vibrant economic development.

By Nigel Hinds The passage of time has seen our oil discoveries exceed six billion barrels. Our commentators, with great zest and zeal, protested the unconscionable contract’s plunder and robbery...

Chiropractic medicine: Is there a role for it in pain management?

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Chiropractic medicine: Is there a role for it in pain management?

By Dr. Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Chiropractic is a treatment where a practitioner called a chiropractor uses their hands to help relieve problems with the bones, muscles...

Argos Cement and National Hardware Limited renew Santos FC sponsorship

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Argos Cement and National Hardware Limited renew Santos FC sponsorship

Argos Cement in collaboration with National Hardware Limited has renewed their sponsorship of Santos Football Club’s Elite League Team. In the cement industry, Argos is the leader in Colombia and...

Guyana for Lima 2019 Parapan American Games

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana for Lima 2019 Parapan American Games

Guyana will be competing at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima Peru under the umbrella of the National Paralympics Committee of Guyana. Guyana was given a quote of four, consisting of two...

There can be no excuses when it comes to oil

Aug 18, 2019 KNews The Story within the Story Comments Off on There can be no excuses when it comes to oil

By Leonard Gildarie This past week there was lots of news. Guyana woke up and learnt that Tullow Oil PLC and its partners struck oil in its block adjoining ExxonMobil’s. I was not surprised. There...

Government names several state boards

Aug 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Government names several state boards

The government of Guyana has notified, in the August 17, 2019 edition of the Official Gazette, of its naming of several State Boards. In the Prime Minister Sector, the Board of Directors for the...

Visa sanctions

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Visa sanctions

In 2001, the Government of Guyana was concerned about the arrival of large numbers of deportees from the United States. The United States was offering no assistance to reintegrate these persons, many...

Club 45 claim Real Sports Entertainment Group Masters football tourney

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Club 45 claim Real Sports Entertainment Group Masters football tourney

Club 45 were crowned champions of the Real Sports Entertainment Group Masters football tournament which concluded recently at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue. After winning semi...

David Granger: A study in failure

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on David Granger: A study in failure

We are months away from a general election. One of the persons likely to become president is the man who is the president since 2015. Any analyst or commentator has an obligation to the media house...

Supenaam: a budding tourism highpoint with bustling speedboat activity

Aug 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Supenaam: a budding tourism highpoint with bustling speedboat activity

By Alex Wayne I love travelling and sightseeing, and I certainly do love exploring, but I would have been a happier person if my exploring today had practically nothing to do with speedboats or...

Guyana National Mini and Pre Cadet Table Tennis Team seek Regional honours

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana National Mini and Pre Cadet Table Tennis Team seek Regional honours

Guyana’ National Mini Cadet (11 Years and under) and Pre cadet (13 years and under) table tennis contingent is set to depart Guyana tomorrow, Monday 19th August, for the Dominican Republic to...

Teen undergo emergency surgery after being chopped at football game

Aug 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Teen undergo emergency surgery after being chopped at football game

Anastacya Peters A game of football ended tragically for 18-year-old Seon Griffith of School Street, Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara after he was chopped to his neck and right hand by another player...

Guyana Rush Saints FC/RFA Pre-Heritage Senior Male and Female Football Tourneys continues

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Rush Saints FC/RFA Pre-Heritage Senior Male and Female Football Tourneys continues

In the recent playoffs between Guyana Rush Saints FC and Snatchers FC Females (semifinals), the host club swamped Snatchers FC, 6-0. Nina Cabral fired in a helmet-trick making good use of all her...

‘COMEBACKEE’ – A Short Story by Harold A. Bascom

Aug 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ‘COMEBACKEE’ – A Short Story by Harold A. Bascom

My well-meaning aunt suggested that I meet Grantley, the brother of a close friend of hers who had returned to Guyana for a three-week vacation. ” Anne! Listen! To! Me! … If you get in on...

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League –EBFA Leg Grove’s Garnett slams 5 past Soesdyke; Samatta Point edge Agricola; Timehri A swamp Swan

Aug 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League –EBFA Leg Grove’s Garnett slams 5 past Soesdyke; Samatta Point edge Agricola; Timehri A swamp Swan

Grove Hi Tech FC’s Samuel Garnett blasted the nets on five occasions to lead his team past Soesdyke Falcons 7-0 in latest play of the GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League played at the...

Govt. cannot be trusted with pursuit of Gas Development Plan–Ramson -Says APNU+AFC lacks legitimacy, confidence of the people

Aug 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. cannot be trusted with pursuit of Gas Development Plan–Ramson -Says APNU+AFC lacks legitimacy, confidence of the people

By Kiana Wilburg As ExxonMobil and its partners continue to explore the Stabroek Block for oil, sizeable quantities of gas are being discovered. In the absence of a national plan for this resource,...

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Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The sugar industry has been for centuries Guyana’s agricultural backbone. Yet, its struggles... more