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Former Jamaican PM tells Guyanese leaders…

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Former Jamaican PM tells Guyanese leaders…

As economy improves, it is vital local businesses are not disadvantaged By Gary Eleazar The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Thursday evening hosted regional and domestic...

Govt. to sub-contract electrical inspections of properties

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to sub-contract electrical inspections of properties

The Government Electrical Inspectorate (GEI) is seriously looking at sub-contracting the inspection and certification of homes and other properties. The disclosures were made Tuesday evening by Chief...

Business community wants code of ethics for elections

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Business community wants code of ethics for elections

The Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Guyana’s oldest Business Support Organisation has called for the establishment of a code of ethics to be adopted by parties contesting the...

Sections of Leguan Stelling collapse

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sections of Leguan Stelling collapse

Works to repair the dilapidated stelling at Leguan, Essequibo River, are expected to start soon with materials on site. The assurance was given yesterday by Minister of Public Infrastructure, David...

GuyOil slashes prices on gas, diesel, kero

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GuyOil slashes prices on gas, diesel, kero

The Guyana Oil Company Limited (GuyOil) yesterday announced that it has reduced the prices of their Super 95 (gas), ULSD (diesel) and kerosene.The reduction took effect yesterday from 10:00hrs....

Ex-supervisor accused of plucking $19M from Royal Castle

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-supervisor accused of plucking $19M from Royal Castle

A former supervisor of Royal Castle Guyana Inc. is now facing three charges after she allegedly stole $19M from that establishment over a one year period. Candacy Stuart was arraigned before Chief...

GRA, UK team to audit US$900M pre-contract costs next year

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GRA, UK team to audit US$900M pre-contract costs next year

By Kiana Wilburg Kaieteur News was able to confirm, yesterday, that the government has officially completed all the necessary paperwork for IHS Markit Limited, a London-based firm, to start the audit...

A chicken house get pluck

Nov 30, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on A chicken house get pluck

De more you live, de more you see. Shoemakers don’t thief clothes; barbers can only thief wig so if somebody wukking at a chicken place you would expect she to thief chicken. Dem boys pass by de...

Traffic Chief discovers unreported accidents on hospital visit

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Traffic Chief discovers unreported accidents on hospital visit

Traffic Chief, Linden Isles, was forced to take statements on Thursday after a few unreported accidents were discovered during his visit to the Georgetown Public Hospital. The visit was intended to...

17 incomplete projects in Berbice

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 17 incomplete projects in Berbice

– Meet specification or we terminate – MPI warns On Wednesday, Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson; Kenneth Jordan, his Permanent Secretary; Ron Rahoman, Chief Roads and...

Prison officer nabbed smuggling ganja into Lusignan holding centre

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Prison officer nabbed smuggling ganja into Lusignan holding centre

A prison officer who chose the wrong way to make an extra dollar for the Christmas holidays is now likely to spend this season with inmates instead. Director of Prisons, Gladwin Samuels, confirmed...

Who was the Big Stick?

Nov 30, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Who was the Big Stick?

This government behaves as if the public is dumb and would swallow their hollow and contrived excuses. People are much smarter and savvier than our ruling politicians assume. The government says...

Ratty committed to stand trial for bus driver’s murder during robbery

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Ratty committed to stand trial for bus driver’s murder during robbery

Orwin Peters, also known as ‘Ratty’, a mechanic of Lot 48 Norton Street, Bagotstown, was committed to stand trial in the High Court for the murder of a bus driver, yesterday, at the Georgetown...

Appeal Court halts payout of US$13M by CLICO (Guyana) to Trinidad companies

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Appeal Court halts payout of US$13M by CLICO (Guyana) to Trinidad companies

The Court of Appeal has halted the payout of US$13M (approximately GYD$2.795 billion) to three Trinidad and Tobago companies, namely CL Financial Limited, First Citizen Bank and CLICO Investment Bank...

Nandlall attends PPP pre-manifesto launch over court case

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Nandlall attends PPP pre-manifesto launch over court case

Yet another adjournment was granted to former Attorney General Anil Nandlall, as he skipped his court hearing yesterday to attend the launch of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) pre-manifesto....

Guyana says farewell to a centenarian

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana says farewell to a centenarian

…as Sister Helena McAllister is laid to rest Yesterday, Guyana said farewell to one of its centenarians as Sister Helena Maud McAllister, a beacon of light in the Christian world was laid to rest....

PPP/C social contract promises greater accountability

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on PPP/C social contract promises greater accountability

The People’s Progressive Party launched its pre-manifesto “Our Plan for Prosperity”, yesterday, under the theme “Stronger Together” at Freedom House, Robb Street, Robbstown. The event...

Cops taking ‘second look’ at female taxi driver’s murder

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Cops taking ‘second look’ at female taxi driver’s murder

Detectives are taking a fresh look at the unsolved killing of taxi driver, Jennifer Bipat, who was beaten, strangled and dumped in a ditch at La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara last May. Acting...

Quick response by Fire Dept saves TH&D headquarters from arson

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Quick response by Fire Dept saves TH&D headquarters from arson

A major disaster was averted at the Transport and Harbors Department on Friday after someone hurled a ‘Molotov cocktail’ at the headquarters located in Barack Street, Kingston. Kaieteur News...

New GGDMA President begins elections campaign

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on New GGDMA President begins elections campaign

Newly-elected President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners’ Association (GGDMA) Andron Alphonso, has called for unity in the industry to project a single front to promote mining interests in...

Chief Justice to rule in case of Demerara Harbour Bridge seeking to recover over $90M from tug and barge owners

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Chief Justice to rule in case of Demerara Harbour Bridge seeking to recover over $90M from tug and barge owners

Acting Chief Justice Roxane George has fixed Monday, January 7, 2020 for ruling/clarifications in a case in which the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) is seeking to recover in excess of...

Colonial Medical Super50 Cup- Semi-final 2

Nov 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Colonial Medical Super50 Cup- Semi-final 2

Hamilton’s destructive unbeaten 78 powers L/Wards to final Red Force lose by four wickets By Sean Devers in Trinidad A destructive unbeaten 78 from Jahmar Hamilton powers Leewards Hurricanes to a...

GFF ‘Super 16’ yearend football tournament launched

Nov 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF ‘Super 16’ yearend football tournament launched

Games slated for Bartica and Essequibo Coast venues The Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) ‘Super 16’ yearend football tournament was launched last evening at the Pegasus Hotel...

Trophy Stall four-team Softball on tomorrow at MSC

Nov 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Trophy Stall four-team Softball on tomorrow at MSC

The Malteenoes Sports Club will be the venue for the Trophy Stall four-team 20 overs Softball competition which will be contested tomorrow starting at 10:00hrs. Wellman Masters, Fisherman, Success...

Rice farmer dies after slamming into minibuses

Nov 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Rice farmer dies after slamming into minibuses

A rice farmer is now dead after he slammed into two minibuses on the Devonshire Castle Public Road, on the Essequibo Coast. Based on information reaching this publication, the now dead man has been...

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The GRA is batting out of its crease

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has once again demonstrated a perplexing propensity... more