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COVID-19 deaths double in one day …as woman, 78, and man, 59, succumb hours apart; Total cases climb to 19

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on COVID-19 deaths double in one day …as woman, 78, and man, 59, succumb hours apart; Total cases climb to 19

The country’s coronavirus-related fatalities doubled within the space of several hours yesterday, with the deaths of a 78-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man at the Georgetown Public Hospital and...

Kingston wharf purchased by BK days before elections

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Kingston wharf purchased by BK days before elections

Days before the March 2nd general and regional elections, government transferred a key piece of waterfront property to B.K. Marine Incorporated. The transaction is now being described as highly...

GECOM meeting on way forward postponed – Govt. commissioners ask for chance to read decision of full court

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM meeting on way forward postponed – Govt. commissioners ask for chance to read decision of full court

All of Guyana was yesterday preparing for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to meet and to deliberate on how the country would move forward in conclusion of its electoral process, which has...

Get on with the recount!

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Get on with the recount!

The government-nominated Commissioners on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are straining the patience and tolerance of the nation. Following the agreement between President David Granger and...

Wheh Soulja Bai deh?

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Wheh Soulja Bai deh?

Dem boys watching Claudette de Singer wid four eye. Dem wan’ see if she gun do the right thing and save the country or the wrang thing and destroy she reputation that tek ah lifetime to build. Dem...

The Ministry of Public Health and its ventilators

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The Ministry of Public Health and its ventilators

The Ministry of Public Health appears to have psychic powers. How else does one explain that a top official of the Ministry could have said that the Ministry had begun to prepare for the coronavirus...

COVID-19 cases and deaths rising, debt relief needed for poorest nations: WHO

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on COVID-19 cases and deaths rising, debt relief needed for poorest nations: WHO

GENEVA (Reuters) – The head of the World Health Organization voiced deep concern yesterday about the rapid escalation and global spread of COVID-19 cases from the new coronavirus, which has now...

Police working shifts to ensure Suriname backtrack remains closed amid COVID-19

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Police working shifts to ensure Suriname backtrack remains closed amid COVID-19

The Guyana Police Force in Region Six has stepped up measures to ensure the backtrack route that leads to neighbouring Suriname remains closed as efforts continue to stop the spread of the novel...

Duo nabbed with drugs during Canje River sting operation

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Duo nabbed with drugs during Canje River sting operation

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force, acting on intelligence, proceeded to a location on the Canje River at about 21:45hrs on Monday, where they intercepted a wooden vessel with two men aboard. A search...

Free mobile services for healthcare workers during COVID-19 fight – GTT

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Free mobile services for healthcare workers during COVID-19 fight – GTT

Healthcare workers, the brave individuals on the frontline of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana, are to benefit from free mobile services, compliments of GTT. This will last until the...

Vreed-en-hoop boat operators adhering to Covid-19 precautions

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Vreed-en-hoop boat operators adhering to Covid-19 precautions

Boat operators traversing the Georgetown – Vreed-en-hoop route have been taking the necessary precautions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes cutting back on the number of passengers...

COVID-19 redesigning the Foreign Trade Policy Agenda

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on COVID-19 redesigning the Foreign Trade Policy Agenda

By Elizabeth Morgan KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC Feature) – In my article on January 8, I outlined the Caribbean’s foreign trade policy agenda for 2020, but I certainly did not see COVID-19 on the...

Hundreds of pensioners flock to post offices, despite social distancing pleas

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Hundreds of pensioners flock to post offices, despite social distancing pleas

Pensioners yesterday flocked to Post Offices across Guyana to uplift their monthly pensions. Hundreds of seniors could be seen standing in long queues outside of the facilities in close proximity to...

Coronavirus pandemic… Parks closed for Easter weekend

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Coronavirus pandemic… Parks closed for Easter weekend

With the mission of following guidelines recommended by the National Task Force (NTF) on COVID-19 and other key health agencies, the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) yesterday announced that all of...

NSC facilities remained close due to COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on NSC facilities remained close due to COVID-19 pandemic

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has informed the media via a Press Release that the general public is advised that all facilities under the commission will remain closed until May 01, 2020. List...

DEMTOCO’s parent company in preclinical testing stage of vaccine for COVID-19

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on DEMTOCO’s parent company in preclinical testing stage of vaccine for COVID-19

Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (DEMTOCO)’s parent company, British American Tobacco (BAT), is working on a vaccine for the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19. And according to a recent release,...

Sebai SC chairperson Karen Benjamin calls for upgrading of facilities

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sebai SC chairperson Karen Benjamin calls for upgrading of facilities

By Zaheer Mohamed Chairperson of Sebai Sports Club of Region One, Karen Benjamin said that the sporting facilities in the area need to be upgraded so the athletes’ talent can be better harnessed....

Eco Atlantic undertakes strict cost-cutting programme in response to oil price crisis

Apr 02, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Eco Atlantic undertakes strict cost-cutting programme in response to oil price crisis

– Board, Management taking pay cuts of up to 40% – Will remain fully funded for Guyana wells when market improves Given the recent lower oil price environment and current market...

Making a difference in St Cuthbert’s Mission Multi-talented National Athlete Cassie Junor

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Making a difference in St Cuthbert’s Mission Multi-talented National Athlete Cassie Junor

By Sean Devers Growing up in the Amerindian Village of St Cuthbert’s Mission on the Mahaica River and 57 miles from Georgetown through the Linden Highway, National Volleyball player Cassie...

Nagamootoo/Ramjattan: Yesterday’s self-destructive men

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Nagamootoo/Ramjattan: Yesterday’s self-destructive men

History is replete with the destructive side of human nature. In countless instances, the mind is unable to grasp the motives behind self-destruction. When a friend called to inform me that Khemraj...

Anderson scrumming for debut

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Anderson scrumming for debut

By Calvin Chapman Multi-talented sportsman Lloyd Anderson is working hard towards getting his debut call-up to represent Guyana’s senior men’s rugby team; The Green Machine. The 21-year-old old...

There has been dereliction of duty

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Editorial Comments Off on There has been dereliction of duty

We at this publication are compelled to call matters for what they are, as we are left with no other choice. It is a critical matter of self-protection and national survival. Regardless of the angle...

2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Mahadeo and Adonis persevering despite COVID – 19

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Mahadeo and Adonis persevering despite COVID – 19

The sporting world and the world at large has been brought to a standstill as a result of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which has continued to deliver real body blows that will no doubt be very...

Embrace private sector to combat Coronavirus spread

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Embrace private sector to combat Coronavirus spread

DEAR EDITOR, The number of Coronavirus cases is rising. The caretaker government should embrace or seek assistance from the private sector to combat the spread of this virus. It would have been ideal...

We need to tackle this crisis in a more comprehensive fashion

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on We need to tackle this crisis in a more comprehensive fashion

DEAR EDITOR, Is there a plan for the Leadership of the Coronavirus Committee/Task Force to meet with the Leadership of Corporate Guyana /Private Businesses (Banks DIH, DDL, the Financial...

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Mental illness is real and a serious public health concern

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mental illness is a reality we often acknowledge in passing but seldom confront with the... more