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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...

Racially split voting is indeed the root of the issue

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Racially split voting is indeed the root of the issue

DEAR EDITOR, Mr. David Hinds writes that Guyana’s problem is larger than simply rigging. He is correct. Racially split voting is indeed the root of the issue. He writes that the Walter Rodney he...

An orphaned nation is left to face the onslaught of COVID-19

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on An orphaned nation is left to face the onslaught of COVID-19

EAR EDITOR, Kindly permit me a bit of space in your hallowed pages; for, I know not for how long we would be able to sound our voices through them. Editor, isn’t it appalling to think of the...

There is no basis for power sharing between PPP and PNC

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on There is no basis for power sharing between PPP and PNC

DEAR EDITOR, Suggestions for power sharing usually emerge when the PPP wins an election. And the idea is usually to appease the PNC or else there will be trouble, instability, fear, panic, and...

The GECOM-masquerade has exposed our ethnic fault line

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on The GECOM-masquerade has exposed our ethnic fault line

DEAR EDITOR, The events of the last year or so – constitutional breaches and defiance, along with the GECOM dodges and attempts to swear in the wrong president – have rendered Guyana an...

It is time for a bipartisan effort to address this pandemic

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on It is time for a bipartisan effort to address this pandemic

DEAR EDITOR, For anyone in the Ministry of Public Health or from the Covid-19 multi stakeholder response forum that is interested in having more test kits to help detect the virus amongst the...

Sanctions

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Sanctions

DEAR EDITOR, Observing that GECOM and its officials are not serious about recounting the votes and are antagonizing, stressing and holding Guyanese to ransom, the ABC and EU countries, the OAS and...

The COVID-19 pandemic calls for all to act with the utmost personal responsibility

Apr 02, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on The COVID-19 pandemic calls for all to act with the utmost personal responsibility

DEAR EDITOR, The information from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is crystal clear: self-isolation reduces the spread of the novel coronavirus,...

29 DAYS AFTER ELECTIONS… Full Court throws out injunctions that blocked recount

Apr 01, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on 29 DAYS AFTER ELECTIONS… Full Court throws out injunctions that blocked recount

The Full Court has thrown out the case filed by APNU – AFC candidate Ulita Moore to block the nationwide recount of votes cast at the March 2, 2020 Regional and General elections . In a unanimous...

Purchase of ventilators… We started planning way before COVID-19 declared a pandemic – Health Ministry clarifies

Apr 01, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Purchase of ventilators… We started planning way before COVID-19 declared a pandemic – Health Ministry clarifies

In early March, COVID-19 (CoronaVirus) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Since then, there have been several measures in place, including closures of the borders and...

GPHC prepares for possible surge of Covid-19 cases

Apr 01, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC prepares for possible surge of Covid-19 cases

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is putting measures in place to prepare for a possible surge of Covid-19 cases. GPHC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), retired Brigadier George...

Former paramedic succumbs to COVID-19 – confirmed cases jump to 12

Apr 01, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Former paramedic succumbs to COVID-19 – confirmed cases jump to 12

Guyana has lost one another of its citizens to the dreaded novel coronovirus. Jermain Ifill, a 38-year-old former Emergency Medical Technician, died early yesterday morning in the Hospital’s...

GCCI calls for 7PM curfew for businesses

Apr 01, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on GCCI calls for 7PM curfew for businesses

Recognizing that the Georgetown Mayor and City Council does not have the authority to enforce the closure of businesses, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is calling on the...

CJIA to remain closed for until May 1

Apr 01, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on CJIA to remain closed for until May 1

As Guyana continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) will remain closed until May 1. Chief Executive Officer, Ramesh Ghir made this disclosure to...

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