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Mingo presented “fictitious” numbers in “transparent attempt to alter” election results

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Mingo presented “fictitious” numbers in “transparent attempt to alter” election results

– Head of OAS Observer Mission “I have never seen a more transparent attempt to alter the results of an elections.” That was the scathing comment, which head of the observer mission of the...

Not overstepping the boundaries in Guyana… It is our job to observe and speak up…US Ambassador

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Not overstepping the boundaries in Guyana… It is our job to observe and speak up…US Ambassador

The US has denied it is overstepping its boundaries in Guyana when it comes to sovereignty. Appearing as a guest on Elections/COVID-19 Watch, hosted by Senior Journalist, Leonard Gildarie on Kaieteur...

Powerful partisan US senatorial group asks President Granger to allow observers back in country

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Powerful partisan US senatorial group asks President Granger to allow observers back in country

– appeal for free and unfettered access to all aspects of recount A high-level bipartisan group of American senators has officially written President David Granger urging that he accommodate...

Despite COVID-19 airports lockdown, government allowing several passenger flights in

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Despite COVID-19 airports lockdown, government allowing several passenger flights in

Kaieteur News understands that notwithstanding the Granger administration having issued a gazetted order ending passenger flights into Guyana, there have been several flights ferrying dozens of...

Several illegal mining operations found in Iwokrama forest

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Several illegal mining operations found in Iwokrama forest

– Centre to install cameras, use drone to fight illegalities The Iwokrama International Centre says it has noted again with serious concern the proliferation of illegal activities in its...

Media stands in solidarity against Jagdeo’s attempt to marginalize colleage

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Media stands in solidarity against Jagdeo’s attempt to marginalize colleage

Journalists providing coverage for the National Recount of Ballots at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, this morning stood in solidarity with one of their own after Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo...

A man build he house without a plan

May 14, 2020 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on A man build he house without a plan

Guyana discover oil 5 years ago. But we only now trying to revise de oil laws. Dat is wha you call closing de stable door after de horse done get away. But yuh gat to expect dem things when yuh put...

GUYANA MUST GET ITS ACT TOGETHER

May 14, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on GUYANA MUST GET ITS ACT TOGETHER

There are anomalies with the COVID-19 scorecard which should be rectified. Unless this is done the inconsistencies can lead to confusion. On Monday 11th May, it was reported that there were 109...

367 ballot boxes completed in eight days

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on 367 ballot boxes completed in eight days

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has completed the recount of 367 ballot boxes in eight days during the National Recount exercise, which is currently being conducted at the Arthur Chung...

GPL’s meter reading, bill delivery through the post resumes

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on GPL’s meter reading, bill delivery through the post resumes

Effective Tuesday, the Guyana Power and Light Inc. recommenced meter reading activities across all served areas in accordance with its schedule for the month of May 2020. A complete list of the...

Two more recoveries; no new COVID-19 cases

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Two more recoveries; no new COVID-19 cases

– 34 persons tested in the last 24hrs – 62 active cases isolated Two more novel coronavirus (COVID-19) recoveries have been recorded, bringing the total to 41. Since March 11, Guyana has been...

Guyana’s 54th Independence to be celebrated virtually

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s 54th Independence to be celebrated virtually

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commemoration of Guyana’s 54th Independence will be hosted virtually. This was disclosed by Director of Culture Tamika Boatswain. “The country’s 54th...

Woman, daughter, 11, home after two months in quarantine

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Woman, daughter, 11, home after two months in quarantine

A mother and daughter, 11, who spent two months in quarantine, are home again after being cleared of the COVID-19 virus. Yesterday, Roshanie Singh-Baboolall, in her late 20s, was elated that she is...

US Embassy to write Gov’t again for Carter Center’s return — Ambassador Lynch

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on US Embassy to write Gov’t again for Carter Center’s return — Ambassador Lynch

Ambassador Sarah Ann Lynch says that another letter will be dispatched to the Government of Guyana to lobby for the return the Carter Center and the International Republican Institute for this...

World Bank has new regional chief

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on World Bank has new regional chief

Carlos Felipe Jaramillo has been named as the World Bank’s Vice President for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region. He will oversee the bank’s relations with 31 countries and a portfolio of...

Night entertainment at Puruni Landing continues despite curfew

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Night entertainment at Puruni Landing continues despite curfew

Bars and other nightspots on the Puruni Landing, Region 7, continue to operate as normal with scant attention to the countrywide curfew. According to concerned persons, despite the COVID-19 measures...

PAHO, ELAC to craft response to economic and social impact of pandemic

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on PAHO, ELAC to craft response to economic and social impact of pandemic

Noting that increases in unemployment have pushed millions of families into poverty, Director of the Pan American Health Organization, Carissa F. Etienne, called on countries to address health,...

Recaptured juveniles shifted to Kitty Police Station lockups

May 14, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Recaptured juveniles shifted to Kitty Police Station lockups

– Rank injured during escape remains off the job The eleven juveniles who were recaptured after breaking out of the Sophia Holding Centre earlier this month are being detained at the Kitty...

“We are not ready to play football again” – Conquerors Sampson Gilbert

May 14, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on “We are not ready to play football again” – Conquerors Sampson Gilbert

The English Premier League and the Bundesliga (German football league) has announced plans to restart competitive football behind closed doors in the near future with the Germans slated to have their...

What cricket means to West Indians Great Christmas gift as Windies register historic win in S/Africa

May 14, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on What cricket means to West Indians Great Christmas gift as Windies register historic win in S/Africa

With just two Tests wins in five years and not a single ‘away’ victory against any opponent ranked higher than them in almost eight years, the West Indies were not expected to put up a challenge...

Lockdowns and social distancing – are they working?

May 14, 2020 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Lockdowns and social distancing – are they working?

“Traffic Chief wants bus and taxi drivers to wear masks” was the caption in KN on May 9. Senior public officials and a host of citizens have complained of social distancing guidelines not being...

GFF extends congratulations to Bartica Wall of Fame honourees

May 14, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF extends congratulations to Bartica Wall of Fame honourees

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) extends congratulations to the sports personalities honoured by the Bartica Mayor and Town Council (M&TC), especially former footballers and administrators....

International and local observers: Not some but all

May 14, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on International and local observers: Not some but all

In my column yesterday, I submitted that David Hinds’ interpretations of the election tragedy are so numerous that it will take several articles to confront deeply disturbing positions he has on...

Essequibo T20 Bash Cricket Committee donates hampers

May 14, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Essequibo T20 Bash Cricket Committee donates hampers

Members of the Essequibo T20 Bash Cricket Committee donated a large quantity of food hampers in Region Two on Sunday as part of its COVID-19 Pandemic outreach. Secretary of the organization, Travis...

The loser must concede defeat

May 14, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on The loser must concede defeat

DEAR EDITOR, Everyone I spoke with in Guyana and in the diaspora applaud the writings of Freddie Kissoon on the elections. An analysis of countless columns and letters regarding the election count...

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Traditional media is still king

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News-Election campaigns are a battle for attention, persuasion, and votes. In this digital age,... more