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Trafficking in Persons… New procedures to take victim-centered approach

Dec 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Trafficking in Persons… New procedures to take victim-centered approach

With the aim of strengthening Guyana’s technical capacity to combat Trafficking in Persons and assisting victims of trafficking, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration...

‘592 Beer Inter-Village Football Festival’ Quarterfinals to start on Sunday

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘592 Beer Inter-Village Football Festival’ Quarterfinals to start on Sunday

Following the conclusion of a highly competitive group round, the quarterfinals in the inaugural ‘592 Beer Inter-Village Football Festival’ is set to commence on Sunday. This was revealed...

Six arrested for overseas-based Guyanese robbery

Dec 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Six arrested for overseas-based Guyanese robbery

Police are investigating an alleged robbery that occurred just after midnight on Monday. According to the Commander of ‘B’ division, Calvin Brutus, six persons have been arrested and are in...

GFF Super 16 Cup Milerock and Pele to set the tone in opener on Sunday at Eve Leary

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF Super 16 Cup Milerock and Pele to set the tone in opener on Sunday at Eve Leary

With close to Four Million in cash prizes up for grabs come January 1st 2020, the 2019/2020 edition of the Guyana Football Federation super 16 Cup is set to kick off on Sunday at the Police Sports...

Guyana’s Avinash Persaud tied in 7th spot after day one- Alacran Jamaica Open

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana’s Avinash Persaud tied in 7th spot after day one- Alacran Jamaica Open

Ten-time Guyana Open Golf Champion Avinash Persaud is currently tied for 7th position after day one of the Alacran Jamaica Open 2019 which commenced yesterday at Tryall Golf Resort in Montego Bay. He...

Business Chamber launches draft Local Content legislation

Dec 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Business Chamber launches draft Local Content legislation

– proposes 10% penalty for oil companies in breach of it The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Monday released its model Local Content legislation, intended to promote the...

Lucrative Pool tournament to be hosted by Team Mohamed’s & Grand Central Sports Bar

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lucrative Pool tournament to be hosted by Team Mohamed’s & Grand Central Sports Bar

Fans of the slate table are in for a treat at the Grand Central Sports Bar this Saturday when one of the biggest payday is guaranteed at the famou s Jerry’s Bar in Grove, East Bank of Demerara....

3,752 child abuse reports filed at end of October

Dec 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 3,752 child abuse reports filed at end of October

The Child Care and Protection Agency (CC&PA) has said that it received 3,752 reported cases of child abuse up to the end of October. Director Ann Greene said family members were the principal...

Foster to seek re-election as BCB president on Dec. 22 after successful first term

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Foster to seek re-election as BCB president on Dec. 22 after successful first term

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday December 22 next would be hosting its Annual General Meeting and Election. Current President Hilbert Foster, MS would be seeking re-election for another two...

The question of bail

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The question of bail

The Minister of Public Security is usually good for a spirited media moment, and especially when he is in a tempered frame of mind. Recently, the Minister offered the sobering thought when he shared...

CGI never received any report on Beaton’s action

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on CGI never received any report on Beaton’s action

In yesterday’s issue of the Kaieteur News, I wrote a story headlined ‘Beaton’s action reported during Franchise League, but was selected for Super50. In the article, I stated that a Berbice...

D’Urban Park Lions celebrates its 26th anniversary

Dec 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on D’Urban Park Lions celebrates its 26th anniversary

Saturday will mark the 26th anniversary of the Lions Club of Georgetown D’urban Park. Formed on December 14, 1993 with 25 members and the late Lion Deborah Backer as its charter President, the Club...

Big guns prepare for final showdown this Saturday Lucrative Christmas bonanza for winners

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Big guns prepare for final showdown this Saturday Lucrative Christmas bonanza for winners

After weeks of enthralling action, the biggest indoor tournament involving local teams will climax this Saturday with semi-finals and final, at the National Gymnasium. Three of the four combatants...

Houston Estates, Carl Greeenidge’s book and the African Guyanese tragedy

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Houston Estates, Carl Greeenidge’s book and the African Guyanese tragedy

Carl Greenidge has turned out to be a Guyanese academic who has written one of the best historical texts on Guyana. Prior to Greenidge’s book, I have always argued that Alan Adamson’s “Sugar...

BCB/Ivan Madray Memorial T20 Final

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB/Ivan Madray Memorial T20 Final

Albion and Rose Hall Town Namilco Thunderbolt Flour to battle on Sunday In what promises to be one of the most exciting finals in over a decade in the Ancient County, arch rivals Albion Community...

Well done, GPHC Male Surgical Dept. staff

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Well done, GPHC Male Surgical Dept. staff

DEAR EDITOR, We read ever so often about “horror stories’’ at Georgetown Public Hospital. I do not frequent the GPHC, so I cannot dispute any such accounts. However, I have had recent reason to...

Guyana has lost five years, with a lawless, clueless government

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana has lost five years, with a lawless, clueless government

DEAR EDITOR, Everybody agrees APNU+AFC betrayed the Guyanese people, not keeping their manifesto promises. In fact, APNU+AFC totally failed to honour the vast majority of their manifesto promises and...

Every citizen is entitled to free medical attention

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Every citizen is entitled to free medical attention

DEAR EDITOR, The Constitution of Guyana is clear. Article 24 states that ‘Every citizen is entitled to free medical attention’. All persons who swear to uphold the Constitution are bound by duty...

The disparity in regional health care access

Dec 12, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The disparity in regional health care access

DEAR EDITOR, A close friend of mine, who is a Guyanese national living legally in Trinidad and Tobago, contacted me a few days ago informing me that she was denied medical treatment at the Mount Hope...

PSA says… Guyana agrees to give Exxon final say in selling price

Dec 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on PSA says… Guyana agrees to give Exxon final say in selling price

…as Stabroek Block crude gets monthly re-evaluation ExxonMobil officials recently told media operatives at a workshop that Guyana’s oil prices will be set based on the best international...

Guyana elected chair of Group of 77 at UN

Dec 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana elected chair of Group of 77 at UN

Guyana has been elected chair of the Group of 77 (G77) at the United Nations. The backing has also come from China, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday. At its November plenary,...

Union blames GGMC and NICIL for Rusal’s widespread abuse of Guyanese

Dec 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Union blames GGMC and NICIL for Rusal’s widespread abuse of Guyanese

In recent years, a number of foreign investors have come under severe scrutiny for their operations. From the abuse of duty free concessions, to the treatment of workers and non-adherence to their...

Man chopped while raiding friend’s duck pen

Dec 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Man chopped while raiding friend’s duck pen

A ‘C’ Field Sophia resident is now a patient under guard at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was reportedly chopped to the head by his drinking buddy – for raiding the man’s duck...

Houston Estates disputes City Hall’s $400M tax claim

Dec 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Houston Estates disputes City Hall’s $400M tax claim

Businessman and Chairman of Houston Estates, Michael Vieira, is disputing that the company owes $400M in land taxes to the Mayor and City Councillors, of Georgetown (M&CC). In response to claims...

Renovation of GECOM’s guard hut expected to cost over $4M

Dec 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Renovation of GECOM’s guard hut expected to cost over $4M

The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) yesterday opened 35 bids for nine major governmental projects. Not among them, but still noteworthy, is one for the renovation of the...

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National B/Ball team departs for Suriname today

Poverty does not come with a lifetime warranty

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- When the national discussion segues to poverty reduction, it resurrects the age-old debate... more