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Nature lover and budding entrepreneur seeks to fulfill family’s dream

Jan 13, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Nature lover and budding entrepreneur seeks to fulfill family’s dream

by Enid Joaquin Stephon Harding is a young man with a passion for nature, so much so that he was given the nickname “Nature.” No wonder, as Stephon spends most of his time on the sprawling...

The lost generation in Guyana’s mines

Jan 13, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on The lost generation in Guyana’s mines

“Me na wan wuk gold; me wan be gunman, gunman does mek mo money me nah frighten fuh kill.” Each time I ponder upon my expedition to the mining communities of Guyana, this phrase would surface...

Exporter of dried coconuts seeks regular suppliers

Jan 13, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Exporter of dried coconuts seeks regular suppliers

Even with the promised prosperity of the oil and gas, many local businessmen are determined to maximise opportunities within the agriculture sector. Increased production of other crops, including...

Taking back control…More passengers reporting lawless minibus drivers

Jan 13, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Taking back control…More passengers reporting lawless minibus drivers

By Shikema Dey In 2019, a flurry of headlines circulated, outlining the reckless behaviour of minibus drivers with a blatant disregard for human lives. A number of stories surfaced, telling tales of...

Anti-crime strategy

Jan 13, 2020 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Anti-crime strategy

It is the elections circus with all the usual gaudy promises and still fancier rhetoric that flourishes at this time. One of the high-profile issues taking to the airwaves is this or that anti-crime...

2019: One of the most macabre years in Guyanese history

Jan 13, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on 2019: One of the most macabre years in Guyanese history

TIME magazine has a fixed criterion by which it arrives at the PERSON OF THE YEAR. They do not include values, virtues, achievements etc. Its only requirement is “impact.” Whether the impact is...

There is no bottom to the political gutter in this country

Jan 13, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on There is no bottom to the political gutter in this country

DEAR EDITOR, I refer to the frontpage headline in another newspaper on January 12th titled, “Western envoys call for peaceful, mature elections campaign -PNCR condemns Jagdeo, PPP ‘activists’...

GECOM has to be even-handed

Jan 13, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on GECOM has to be even-handed

DEAR EDITOR, The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has to be even-handed in the manner in which it treats with all political parties contesting the General and Regional elections. I get the feeling...

It is wrong!

Jan 13, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on It is wrong!

DEAR EDITOR, It is wrong for the opposition to bring the caretaker president’s health into the campaign foray. Keep campaign to issues and not personalities or personal issues. Shamshun Mohamed

Guyanese Voters need to wisen-up

Jan 13, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese Voters need to wisen-up

DEAR EDITOR, I write with reference to Joey Jagan’s letter published in KN, January 11, titled: “A Third Force Coalition will not make an impact in upcoming elections”. This is a most...

NCN is a state own entity, all Guyanese own its assets

Jan 13, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on NCN is a state own entity, all Guyanese own its assets

DEAR EDITOR, I refer to a recent article in the local newspaper, in which Enrico Woodford, currently the Chairman of NCN, is seeking to bamboozle the public with an explanation of why NCN had granted...

A special commemorative event

Jan 13, 2020 KNews Letters Comments Off on A special commemorative event

DEAR EDITOR, A century ago yesterday, ‘Abdu’l-Baha the son of Baha u llah prophet Founder of the Baha’i Faith penned what has come to be known as the First Tablet to The Hague, an...

$$Multi-billion contracts recently awarded under investigation

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on $$Multi-billion contracts recently awarded under investigation

The Audit Office is examining scores of year-end transactions worth billions of dollars, including two which appeared to be awarded under questionable circumstances. One of the major ones reportedly...

$20,000 allowance for GNBS inspectors a recipe for corruption–Ramson Jnr.

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on $20,000 allowance for GNBS inspectors a recipe for corruption–Ramson Jnr.

Monitoring measurements of oil… Several inspectors from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) have been selected to make visits to the Liza Destiny to ensure there are accurate...

Jaipaul Sharma quits JFAP – switches to PNCR

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Jaipaul Sharma quits JFAP – switches to PNCR

Nominations Day for the March 2, 2020 elections has been throwing up a number of surprises. For example, long time executive and former Parliamentarian for the People’s National Congress/Reform...

Govt. pick-up hits electrical pole, lands in trench

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. pick-up hits electrical pole, lands in trench

A Hilux 4*4 Pick-up PVV3395 belonging to Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC), slammed into an electrical pole and landed in a trench outside Thirst Park. The accident occurred at 22:00HRS on...

MMA/ADA lands to ex-chairman… Company struck off the register

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on MMA/ADA lands to ex-chairman… Company struck off the register

A company linked to Kenneth Sealey, former Chairman of the Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA), was struck off companies’ register last year. Albertha Investments...

Four arrested in connection with newspaper vendor’s murder

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Four arrested in connection with newspaper vendor’s murder

Mere hours after the shooting death of an Essequibo newspaper vendor during an attempt to rob him, four suspects fingered to be involved in the attack were nabbed by police. The vendor, 48-year-old...

Chairman accuses REO of bypassing regional tender board

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Chairman accuses REO of bypassing regional tender board

The Regional Chairman of Region six, David Armogan, has accused regional officials of bypassing the Tender Board when it comes to the procurement of drugs and other materials for the region. This...

Leaked emails between Govt. officials, Oil companies allow Nigeria to recover US$1.1Billion for oil block deal

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Leaked emails between Govt. officials, Oil companies allow Nigeria to recover US$1.1Billion for oil block deal

When transparency advocates and regulators of a country want to recover the nation’s wealth, lost through acts of grand corruption, they often call for an audit to be conducted. But in one case in...

Money and tin cup bringing out de crowd

Jan 12, 2020 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Money and tin cup bringing out de crowd

If is one thing people like is a freeness. People would deh home and from de time dem hear bout money and food and freeness dem would run out de house like when akouri tail deh pun fire. This...

Recruitment agency finds jobs for 500 in 2019

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Recruitment agency finds jobs for 500 in 2019

-over 2100 applications received Five hundred individuals are now successfully employed in the agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, construction, mining, and transportation sectors with the help of...

More police ranks needed at the GPHC outpost

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on More police ranks needed at the GPHC outpost

BY: Anastacya Peters Due to recent surge of petty crimes being committed in the vicinity or compound of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) mainly the Accident and Emergency (AE)...

“Oil will test our aging infrastructure” – Patterson, works begin to strengthen same

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on “Oil will test our aging infrastructure” – Patterson, works begin to strengthen same

With Guyana becoming an oil producing state, the necessary arrangements and preparations have to be made to accommodate not only the Black Gold but also the challenges that come as a result of this...

Offshore inspectors for oil measurements get monthly $20,000 allowance – GNBS

Jan 12, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Offshore inspectors for oil measurements get monthly $20,000 allowance – GNBS

– Says it will be reviewed in the short term The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has informed members of the media that its officials who will be tasked with monitoring accurate oil...

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Hridoy’s historic 242* powers Bangladesh’s epic...

Nov 08, 2026

Cricinfo – Towhid Hridoy staged a turnaround for the ages as his record-breaking unbeaten 242 handed Bangladesh a 30-run first-innings lead on day three of the second Test against West Indies....

Who says the government does not listen?

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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