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Presidential orders give sweeping powers for Govt. to tackle Coronavirus

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Presidential orders give sweeping powers for Govt. to tackle Coronavirus

A gazetted Order by President David Granger has granted sweeping powers to the government, particularly the Ministry of Public Health, to deal with matters related to the coronavirus.Under the...

Commonwealth Observer Group says… GECOM did nothing to rectify blatant disregard for rule of law

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Commonwealth Observer Group says… GECOM did nothing to rectify blatant disregard for rule of law

“At no point did the leadership of the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM) halt or rectify blatant instances of disregard for the rule of law and electoral ethics, despite its vested authority to...

Guyana approaches World Bank for US$5M to help with response to Coronavirus

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana approaches World Bank for US$5M to help with response to Coronavirus

– Finance Minister says efforts being made to grant ministries money expeditiously In an effort to boost Guyana’s efforts in implementing precautionary measures against the coronavirus , a...

IMF refuses to help Venezuela with US$5B loan to fight Coronavirus

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on IMF refuses to help Venezuela with US$5B loan to fight Coronavirus

– Says it cannot engage countries with govts. not recognized by int’l community The refusal of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help Venezuela with a US$5B loan is showing just how...

Sir Shridath Ramphal… CARICOM can still supervise recount, if leaders put Guyana first

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Sir Shridath Ramphal… CARICOM can still supervise recount, if leaders put Guyana first

Sir Shridath Ramphal has come forward urging that all leaders put Guyana first, and allow CARICOM to help Guyana produce credible election results. In a statement, he said, “In the darkness of...

“The threat is real” as Guyana confirms fifth coronavirus case – says Public Health Minister

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on “The threat is real” as Guyana confirms fifth coronavirus case – says Public Health Minister

– as Guyana confirms fifth coronavirus case Minister of Public Health, Ms. Volda Lawrence, said yesterday that Guyana has confirmed its fifth case of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. In her...

Former army chief, Joe Singh, to Granger… Call off the ‘Dogs of War’

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Former army chief, Joe Singh, to Granger… Call off the ‘Dogs of War’

Elections 2020 is continuing to bring out harsh words from the divide with former army chief, Major General (Ret’d), Joseph Singh, yesterday urging incumbent president, David Granger, to call off...

Thirst for power, no matter the cost, can cut Guyana off from the rest of the world – FITUG

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Thirst for power, no matter the cost, can cut Guyana off from the rest of the world – FITUG

The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has stated that “thirst for power” by Guyana’s political players without consequence may leave Guyana cut off from the rest of the...

Despite Coronavirus outbreak, ExxonMobil continues to pump offshore Guyana

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Despite Coronavirus outbreak, ExxonMobil continues to pump offshore Guyana

In spite of the coronavirus outbreak in several parts of the world, and five confirmed cases here, ExxonMobil has confirmed that at this time, there is no impact on operations here while noting that...

Cheaters never prosper, liars never win

Mar 19, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Cheaters never prosper, liars never win

The Chairman of the Caribbean Community, Mia Mottley, has indicated in a statement that there are ‘forces’ within Guyana that do not want a recount of the votes for whatever reason. She said that...

Man charged for allegedly hijacking car that was found in Berbice

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Man charged for allegedly hijacking car that was found in Berbice

Malcolm Henry of South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was yesterday granted $200,000 bail after he denied the charges in which he and another man allegedly robbed and assaulted Rameshwar Fewdyal, 49, a...

Security ramped up at Canadian, US & British Embassies over protest threats

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Security ramped up at Canadian, US & British Embassies over protest threats

Sixteen days after the March 2, 2020 General and Regional Elections has seen three key Diplomatic Missions namely, the Canadian, British and American Embassies, increasing security around their...

Cops seek further advice on death of pensioner struck down on pedestrian crossing

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Cops seek further advice on death of pensioner struck down on pedestrian crossing

Although the Director of Public Prosecutions has already recommended he be charged, police will be seeking further legal advice before taking a Chinese national to court over the death of 81-year-old...

Can the PNC survive the future?

Mar 19, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Can the PNC survive the future?

I have not mentioned the AFC and APNU in the above caption. The crisis will come to an artificial end soon, and in the aftermath of brokered negotiations, the settlement will see a natural death of...

COVID-19 is not the end of the world – Medical Practitioner

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on COVID-19 is not the end of the world – Medical Practitioner

– says limiting interactions is key combative measure Just over a week ago, the local Ministry of Public Health recorded its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus which the World Health...

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS?

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS?

What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the...

Ramesh Narine slams ton; Punraj Singh grabs 7 as Essequibo Coast T/20 continues

Mar 19, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ramesh Narine slams ton; Punraj Singh grabs 7 as Essequibo Coast T/20 continues

A fine century from Ramesh Narine and a seven-wicket haul from Punraj Singh highlighted the latest round of matches in the Essequibo Coast T20 bash which continued on Sunday last. At Pomona Ground,...

GTT extends bill payment period; increases payment points – promises to promote social distancing

Mar 19, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on GTT extends bill payment period; increases payment points – promises to promote social distancing

To keep its customers electronically connected and to promote social distancing, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has extended its bill payment period, beginning April 17, 2020, to...

Suspension of Draught Competitions

Mar 19, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Suspension of Draught Competitions

The National Draughts Association would like to notify all Draughts players that due to the Corona Virus, games that were scheduled are cancelled indefinitely, a release from the association...

Ninvalle seeks intervention for Boxers as return delayed

Mar 19, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ninvalle seeks intervention for Boxers as return delayed

President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Steve Ninvalle is seeking the intervention of government and the Guyana Olympic Committee (IOC) on the delayed return of the Guyanese team of boxers...

Oil at $35 (or $25)… Who cares?

Mar 19, 2020 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Oil at $35 (or $25)… Who cares?

We are not talking about the age of years, but of money as in lesser dollars. This country just got a loud wakeup call, a knock on its head, and yet it pays no attention, as what was happening in the...

CWI Regional four-day cricket Jaguars should blood new players in final two rounds

Mar 19, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on CWI Regional four-day cricket Jaguars should blood new players in final two rounds

Says Sean Devers Barbados Pride are in an impregnable position to take their 22nd Regional First Class title with 134.8 points with two rounds remaining after the postponement due to COVID-19 virus,...

Guyana’s judicial system provides legal pathway to resolution of election concerns

Mar 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana’s judicial system provides legal pathway to resolution of election concerns

DEAR EDITOR, The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) applauds the efforts of the CARICOM delegation to assist Guyana during this process, notwithstanding the legal electoral challenges resulting in...

Hindsight is 20/20

Mar 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Hindsight is 20/20

DEAR EDITOR, Taking an impartial perspective, one can conclude that at the time of the decision to recount votes, all perspectives were not considered. If the underlying principle is of...

I had high hopes for a free, fair and credible elections…

Mar 19, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on I had high hopes for a free, fair and credible elections…

DEAR EDITOR, I had high hopes for a free, fair and credible elections following a decision by CARICOM to supervise the recounting of the Region Four votes. Needless to state, my hopes are now dashed...

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Body of Chinese national who fell from new Demerara River bridge recovered

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Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News- Dem boys bin pass one of dem fancy speed meter signs wah de guvament put up fuh tell drivers... more