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Lions Club of Belair and three corporate entities donate three benches to National Park

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lions Club of Belair and three corporate entities donate three benches to National Park

Proceeds garnered from recent Domino competition With the proceeds garnered from a recent domino competition, host, Lions Club of Belair and sponsors, Creative Jewellery and Pawn Shop, International...

Gold is Money take Champion of Champions 2 Dominos crown

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gold is Money take Champion of Champions 2 Dominos crown

Gold is Money chalked up 82 games to win the final of the Champion of Champions 2 Dominos competition which culminated recently at All Season’s Sports Club, Ogle. Clearance Whitehead made the...

Chandrapaul Sukhu and Malinie Shiwcharan cops GMMKA Students of the Year at Annual Awards

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chandrapaul Sukhu and Malinie Shiwcharan cops GMMKA Students of the Year at Annual Awards

Chandrapaul Sukhu of the Iron Fist Marital Arts Academy and Ms Malinie Shiwcharan of the Red Dragon Marital Arts Academy copped the Best Students Awards when the Guyana Mixed Martial Karate...

Iwokrama gives green light for Linden-Lethem Road project

Dec 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Iwokrama gives green light for Linden-Lethem Road project

The Iwokrama International Centre (IIC) for Rain Forest Conservation and Development has given the Ministry of Public Infrastructure the go ahead for the Linden-Lethem Road project. The Ministry of...

Prosecution to respond to submission of Acting Deeds Registrar

Dec 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Prosecution to respond to submission of Acting Deeds Registrar

As the trial continues for Acting Deeds and Commercial Registrar, Azeena Baksh, the prosecutor of her case is expected to respond to a submission made by the defendant’s lawyer – Nigel Hughes...

Bounty Farm boost for Timehri Panthers ahead of GFF Super 16 opener on Sunday

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bounty Farm boost for Timehri Panthers ahead of GFF Super 16 opener on Sunday

Ahead of what is anticipated to be a ding dong battle against home team Guyana Police Force in the feature match of the opening double header of the GFF Super 16 year end tournament on Sunday...

GWI inks $110M in contracts to boost water supply in Region 9

Dec 11, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GWI inks $110M in contracts to boost water supply in Region 9

The state’s Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has signed four contracts totaling over $110M for improving water supply in a number of Region 9 villages. The projects will take place in Fly Hill, Kwaimatta,...

Beaton’s action was reported during Franchise League But was selected for Super50

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Beaton’s action was reported during Franchise League But was selected for Super50

By Sean Devers Guyana and West Indies fast bowler Ronsford Beaton was sent home during the recently concluded Regional Super50 in Trinidad due to an illegal bowling action. But it was discovered that...

Aliann Pompey elected new President of PanAm Sports Athlete Commission

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Aliann Pompey elected new President of PanAm Sports Athlete Commission

Mexico City – The new representatives of the thousands of athletes within the Panam Sports family have elected Four-time Olympian and Pan American Games bronze medalist Aliann Pompey of Guyana...

Buggery, noise nuisance and dancing Cabinet ministers

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Buggery, noise nuisance and dancing Cabinet ministers

If you follow football, you would know the name Gary Neville. He was one of the famous English names during his playing days. He is now a known football commentator. Neville said that Prime Minister...

The short-sightedness of Government

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The short-sightedness of Government

DEAR EDITOR, The Granger ‘caretaker’ Administration and its cheerleaders have launched a campaign to criticize and denounce commitments to re-open the Skeldon, Rose Hall and Enmore Estates. In...

Children need to be taught that they must not bully others and why

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Children need to be taught that they must not bully others and why

DEAR EDITOR, I know the issue has been discussed at length in various fora, but I ask you for some space in your newspaper to offer my views on the matter on the recent spate of fights and cases of...

These guidelines make the teachers’ job easier

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on These guidelines make the teachers’ job easier

DEAR EDITOR, I have rarely agreed with the policies of the Ministry of Education. However, I am in full agreement with the latest policy of the Ministry of Education in mandating that schools have...

Disappointed with GTT’s Blaze service

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Disappointed with GTT’s Blaze service

DEAR EDITOR, I received the GTT blaze service on March 28th, 2019 and after one month of service it was disconnected for non-payment . I left the country in May, 2019 and up to June I was receiving...

No Need for the President to Dissolve the National Assembly

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on No Need for the President to Dissolve the National Assembly

DEAR EDITOR, The Constitutional life of the National Assembly ended on 18 September 2019 as a result of the non-extension of its life by a two-thirds vote as required by the Constitution, for such...

Governments have clearly failed

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Governments have clearly failed

DEAR EDITOR, Tuesday December 9, 2019 was Human Rights Day, the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ adoption by the UN General Assembly. Youth Standing Up for Human...

Empty promises to a desperate populace

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Empty promises to a desperate populace

DEAR EDITOR, Election season in Guyana have started. Although my philosophy is antagonistic to most politicians, I engage in dialogue. I prefer substance over form. Soon political manifestos will be...

This betrayal of our nation shall surely live on in infamy

Dec 11, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on This betrayal of our nation shall surely live on in infamy

DEAR EDITOR, The glorious and momentous Chairmanship of the G77 is Guyana’s. David Granger can rejoice in the prestige gained as he is wont to do, but the Chair came at a hefty price and also...

GRA Officers to undergo training in Canada to detect oil metering tricks

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GRA Officers to undergo training in Canada to detect oil metering tricks

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will be taking several measures to ensure its officers receive oil metering training to ensure the nation does not suffer significant revenue leakage from the...

City Council accuses Houston Estates of multi-million-dollar tax fraud

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on City Council accuses Houston Estates of multi-million-dollar tax fraud

City Mayor Ubraj Narine yesterday announced a move by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, (M&CC) to recover over $400M worth in taxes, allegedly owed by Houston Estates. According to the...

Oil Company ready to talk natural gas… but local leaders without an inclusive plan — PSC

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Oil Company ready to talk natural gas… but local leaders without an inclusive plan — PSC

By Gary Eleazar The major US Oil company is gearing for first oil in a matter of days—ExxonMobil Guyana—is ready to discuss the natural gas aspect of its production with Guyanese leaders....

25 unclaimed motorcycles auction off for $1, 002,190

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 25 unclaimed motorcycles auction off for $1, 002,190

The Ministry of Public Security via a public auction, yesterday, facilitated the sale of 25 unclaimed motorcycles stationed at the Ruimveldt Police Station. The auction, which commenced at 11:30hrs...

Lands and Surveys Commission faces cyber attacks… Police called in

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Lands and Surveys Commission faces cyber attacks… Police called in

By Kemol King The Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) revealed that it has been on the receiving end of many cyber attacks throughout the year. During its annual end of year press conference,...

ExxonMobil, Merrill Lynch provide conflicting figures on oil production by 2025

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil, Merrill Lynch provide conflicting figures on oil production by 2025

By Kemol King ExxonMobil and Bank of America Merrill Lynch aren’t carrying the same tune about what the oil company’s production figures will add up to in 2025. The Oil Giant has said for some...

Lands & Surveys Commission plans US$18M countrywide remapping after five decades

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Lands & Surveys Commission plans US$18M countrywide remapping after five decades

The Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC) has embarked on an US$18M countrywide remap of the country after more than five decades. Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mr. Trevor...