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Most of Liza 1, 2 oil wealth will not meet the people – IMF report

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Most of Liza 1, 2 oil wealth will not meet the people – IMF report

By Kemol King Most of the revenue accrued from Guyana’s oil-rich Stabroek Block will not directly impact on this nation’s domestic economy. This is according to the International Monetary Fund...

Ghana’s high oil prospects resulted in irresponsible election promises – World Bank report

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Ghana’s high oil prospects resulted in irresponsible election promises – World Bank report

The Republic of Ghana discovered oil in commercial quantities in 2007. Faced with the development of such a lucrative industry, public utterances by politicians before Ghana’s 2012 election...

GECOM behind schedule to merge election list data – GECOM Commissioners

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM behind schedule to merge election list data – GECOM Commissioners

While the People‘s Progressive Party /Civic, (PPP/C) has been lobbying for elections in the shortest possible time, PPP appointed Commissioner, Sase Gunraj believes that the current methods...

Govt vehicle bursts into flames on E.C.D. public road

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt vehicle bursts into flames on E.C.D. public road

A government vehicle attached to the Central Planning and Housing Authority, under the Ministry of Communities, went up in flames on the Rupert Craig Highway, around 15:30hrs yesterday afternoon....

Attorney to file discrimination lawsuit against oil service companies

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Attorney to file discrimination lawsuit against oil service companies

-says crewmen being paid as low as $72,000 monthly Attorney-at-law Sanjeev Datadin is preparing to file actions in the courts to level the playing field when it comes to what locals are being paid in...

Disciplinary action recommended against Crime Chief Alves

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Disciplinary action recommended against Crime Chief Alves

-whistle-blowers ranks displeased with outcome of probe The Office for Professional Responsibility (OPR) has reportedly made recommendations for disciplinary action to be taken against deputy Police...

Teacher in West Dem sex scandal fired

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Teacher in West Dem sex scandal fired

The teacher who was implicated in the West Demerara student sex scandal has been fired, following an investigation by the Teaching Services Commission. Sources at the Region Three Education...

Magistrate remands ‘gunman’ accused of trying to set victims alight

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Magistrate remands ‘gunman’ accused of trying to set victims alight

Thirty-one-year-old Marlon Carter was remanded yesterday on a charge of robbery under arms and on an attempted robbery charge, during which he had allegedly tried to set his victims alight. The...

Ram Jattan go to New York to eat and get protest

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Ram Jattan go to New York to eat and get protest

When a government vehicle ketch fire while driving it tells a lot about maintenance. De odda day dem boys read how Uncle Freddie start talking bout new vehicle wha some government ministers buy....

Guyana should exit the Lima Group

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Guyana should exit the Lima Group

Guyana may soon find itself in the eye of a geopolitical storm. Guyana carelessly allowed itself to be lured into a dubious alliance of states known as the Lima Group whose singular purpose is to...

From potholes to smoother rides in Wakenaam

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on From potholes to smoother rides in Wakenaam

Wakenaam is witnessing the massive upgrade of its roads. A move that has been welcomed by those residing on the island located at the mouth of the Essequibo River. “It is very good because the...

Disaster-related mental health case training for frontline professionals

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Disaster-related mental health case training for frontline professionals

Several nursing students, Emergency Medical Technicians, among other healthcare frontline professionals, will be engaged over five days in disaster-related psychological trauma and mental health...

M&CC proposes 20/40 Master Development Plan for Capital City

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on M&CC proposes 20/40 Master Development Plan for Capital City

Deputy-Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore has presented a 20/40 Master Development Plan for the Capital City. This initiative is expected to see a major transformation within Georgetown. According...

Nandlall says application for resignation of Cabinet not an abuse -maintains court must remedy violations by the Executive

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Nandlall says application for resignation of Cabinet not an abuse -maintains court must remedy violations by the Executive

Former Attorney General and Opposition-aligned lawyer Anil Nandlall has insisted that an application by him for a court order compelling Cabinet, including the President to resign is not an abuse of...

GGMC orders removal of river dredge from South Rupununi village

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GGMC orders removal of river dredge from South Rupununi village

Attempts are being made to remove a ‘dragga’ from the Parabara Village, South Rupununi, Region 9. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, following complaints by residents of that...

STEM Guyana gifted $1M for First Global Robotic challenge 2019 ― ten Guyanese, aged 15-18 will be representing country

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on STEM Guyana gifted $1M for First Global Robotic challenge 2019 ― ten Guyanese, aged 15-18 will be representing country

Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Annette Ferguson, yesterday handed over a $1M cheque to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Guyana team, which will be...

No new Zika, Chikungunya cases since last outbreaks – Ministry official

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on No new Zika, Chikungunya cases since last outbreaks – Ministry official

Since battling with outbreaks of Chikungunya and Zika in 2014 and 2016 respectively, Guyana has reportedly not seen new cases of these viruses. At least this is according to the Ministry of Public...

Prosecutor to call five witnesses in Maryann Daby trial

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Prosecutor to call five witnesses in Maryann Daby trial

Police Prosecutor Richard Harris is expected to call five witnesses to testify against Maryann Daby, who is accused of being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The 25-year-old...

Region One Heritage football playoff PK United and Sebai Invincible Talons triumph

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Region One Heritage football playoff PK United and Sebai Invincible Talons triumph

Region one Regional Heritage football games playoff finally kicked off Sunday afternoon under overcast conditions and in front of a massive and colourful crowd including the Minister within...

Hero CPL T20 Warriors face-off with Tallawahs tonight in Jamaica

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hero CPL T20 Warriors face-off with Tallawahs tonight in Jamaica

By Sean Devers Four-time finalist Guyana Amazon Warriors waltz into the Jamaica Tallawahs’ cage from 20:00hrs (Guy time) tonight at Sabina Park in Kingston; the largest City in the Caribbean,...

Sophia youth missing

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sophia youth missing

A mother from A Field, Sophia, is appealing for help to find her son, missing over a month ago. Ijhfar John, 20, of Lot 109 ‘A’ Field Sophia, left home on August 6, 2019, and never returned. His...

Port Mourant Sports Club defeat DCC in exciting U-15 encounter at Port Mourant

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Port Mourant Sports Club defeat DCC in exciting U-15 encounter at Port Mourant

Rampertab Ramnauth took the lone initiative with a solid 87 not out and the Man of the Match Trophy Stall award for his effort. Other main contributors were Salim Khan 7 runs, Rampersaud Ramnauth 7...

Tucker Sevens overcome Murl Sevens

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tucker Sevens overcome Murl Sevens

The New Opportunity Corps heritage football 7-a-side round robin competition commenced recently at Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast. In the opening fixture, Tucker Sevens defeated Murl Sevens 3-1....

Minister’s wife arrested in college admissions scandal … hires 14 lawyers

Sep 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Minister’s wife arrested in college admissions scandal … hires 14 lawyers

The Korean Herald – In South Korea, prosecutors questioned Justice Minister Cho Kuk’s daughter Monday as part of an investigation into a college admissions scandal involving her mother, Chung...

Namilco Thunderbolt Flour is new official sponsor of RHTYSC, MS First Division Team

Sep 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Namilco Thunderbolt Flour is new official sponsor of RHTYSC, MS First Division Team

“On behalf of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS First Division Team, I would like to reassure Namilco that we would represent your brand with pride, passion, dedication and most...