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New GPC awarded 40 contracts worth over $7B for supply of pharmaceuticals

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on New GPC awarded 40 contracts worth over $7B for supply of pharmaceuticals

…PNCR calls for forensic audit of NPTAB Kaieteur News – New GPC Inc, which was purchased from the Government of Guyana (GoG) by local businessman Dr Ranjisinghi ‘Bobby’ Ramroop’s Queens...

ExxonMobil in search of Guyanese to maintain 180 townhouses, apartments and other facilities

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil in search of Guyanese to maintain 180 townhouses, apartments and other facilities

…wants 24-hour response system, testing of electricity backup, exterior landscaping, pest fumigation, utilities paid and more Kaieteur News – ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) is searching for...

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

BBC – A top Hezbollah military commander was killed in an Israeli air strike on the Lebanese capital Beirut on Friday, in a major escalation that has added to fears of an all-out war. Hezbollah...

AFC can become next Govt. with or without Coalition – Nigel Hughes

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on AFC can become next Govt. with or without Coalition – Nigel Hughes

Kaieteur News – Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC) Nigel Hughes on Friday said he is confident in the party’s ability to defeat the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) at the next...

Mammologist found dead at Oku backdam

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Mammologist found dead at Oku backdam

Kaieteur News – A 30-year-old man Mammalogist identified as Meshach Pierre was found dead on Thursday at the G2 Minerals Guyana Inc. compound, Oku Backdam, Cuyuni-Mazaruni. According to police,...

No breach of constitutional rights committed during search of ‘Melly Mel’s’ relatives’ home – Principal Legal Adviser

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on No breach of constitutional rights committed during search of ‘Melly Mel’s’ relatives’ home – Principal Legal Adviser

Kaieteur News – The office of the Attorney General has firmly rejected allegations of constitutional rights violations committed against the relatives of social media activist Melissa ‘Melly...

Miners complain of severe financial loss due to incomplete Ekereku airstrip

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Miners complain of severe financial loss due to incomplete Ekereku airstrip

…Contractor assures completion set for November Kaieteur News – Two years after the Orlando Charles Foundation was awarded the $308,034,237 contract for the Ekereku Bottom airstrip,...

Man sentenced to three years in prison for severely chopping fellow taxi driver

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Man sentenced to three years in prison for severely chopping fellow taxi driver

Kaieteur News – A 33-year-old driver was on Friday sentenced to three years in prison when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for severely wounding a taxi driver. Andrey Baired,...

Issano Village to get $63M nursery school

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Issano Village to get $63M nursery school

Kaieteur News – The government of Guyana through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development will be constructing a $63 million nursery school at Issano Village located in the...

Radio host nabbed with ganja at Weldaad, remanded

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Radio host nabbed with ganja at Weldaad, remanded

Kaieteur News – Radio host and local singer Shaima Muna also known as ‘Sexy Berry’ who hails from Charlestown was on Friday nabbed by police during an operation in the vicinity of the...

Alleged motorcycle thief remanded

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Alleged motorcycle thief remanded

Kaieteur News – A 19-year-old Mason was on Wednesday remanded to prison when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court in relation to bike theft. Floyd Azore of Lot 89 Laing Avenue,...

Guyana’s electricity demand has reached 205 MW over the past three months – PM

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s electricity demand has reached 205 MW over the past three months – PM

DPI – The government is actively monitoring the increasing demand for electricity and implementing measures to accommodate the country’s growing power needs. According to Prime Minister...

Man remanded for stealing $3M from neighbour

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Man remanded for stealing $3M from neighbour

Kaieteur News – A 26-year-old resident of Robb Street, Bourda, Georgetown, was on Friday remanded to prison when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for breaking and entering...

Burrowes School of Art Administrator resigns over racist remarks

Sep 21, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Burrowes School of Art Administrator resigns over racist remarks

Kaieteur News – Renowned Guyanese sculptor Mr. Ian Ivor Thom who held the post of Administrator at the E.R. Burrowes School of Art, tendered his resignation from the school earlier this month...

Blackout come back like bad weather

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Blackout come back like bad weather

Kaieteur News – Yuh know de one: it does disappear fuh a lil bit, and den show up with a vengeance. Just like how de power boat come fuh save we, but now de light ducking in and out like it...

Joseph, Hetmyer, bowlers rattle Patriots by 30-runs as Warriors seal first win at home

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on Joseph, Hetmyer, bowlers rattle Patriots by 30-runs as Warriors seal first win at home

2024 Caribbean Premier League… GAW vs. STKNP Kaieteur Sports – Fast-bowler Shamar Joseph had a brilliant night with the ball, while Shimron Hetmyer cracked an eye-catching half-century which...

CWI announces re-election of Azim Bassarath as Vice-President

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on CWI announces re-election of Azim Bassarath as Vice-President

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday announced the re-election of Azim Bassarath to the role of Vice President of its Board of Directors. Pursuant to the CWI Articles of...

Slingerz FC set for showdown with SVG national team

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on Slingerz FC set for showdown with SVG national team

Kaieteur Sports – Slingerz Football Club is gearing up for an international challenge as they travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines for a two-match friendly against the island’s national...

BMC O50s Tournament continues this weekend

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on BMC O50s Tournament continues this weekend

– Sponsored by Permaul Trading & Distribution and Peter Lewis Construction & Asphalt services. Kaieteur Sports – The Big Man Cricket O50s tournament continues this weekend with 2...

The best recommendation, a sure meal ticket

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on The best recommendation, a sure meal ticket

Hard Truths by GHK Lall Kaieteur News – I ask pardon for any occasional reference to myself in the third person. Given the context and objectives of today’s contribution, it is unavoidable....

FREE SPEECH

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Editorial Comments Off on FREE SPEECH

Kaieteur News – The PPP/C Government gets a thrill from talking about how much it is for the law. Senior government leaders have reinforced their longstanding respect for the rule of law and...

Blackouts are Guyana’s unwanted national institution

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Blackouts are Guyana’s unwanted national institution

Kaieteur News – It’s an ordinary day in Georgetown, Guyana. The heat wave is oppressive. People go about their day, working, shopping, socializing, and skylarking. Suddenly, the hum of daily...

Support for greater Civic Involvement in Policy Making

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on Support for greater Civic Involvement in Policy Making

Dear Editor, Guyanese from both sides of the political aisle, including those who were involved in the struggle to deter electoral fraud in the 2020 elections, express scathing critique or criticism...

Is the labelling of Guyana as an autocratic society by some a specious or trustworthy claim?

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is the labelling of Guyana as an autocratic society by some a specious or trustworthy claim?

Dear Editor, For Guyanese to feel overwhelmed by the chatter about ‘autocracy’ and ‘democracy’ within the recent past is quite understandable. Several individuals, including myself,...

Woeful waste of money in circumstances where democratic norms are ignored

Sep 21, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on Woeful waste of money in circumstances where democratic norms are ignored

Dear Editor, When will this madness, this wasteful spending spree come to an end? Instead, we have the top brass of the PPP Government talking about democracy in their speeches to the local and...

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Keevin Allicock – the next torchbearer for Guyanese professional boxing

Sometimes the best of leaders fail

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Jimmy Carter’s presidency fell victim to global and domestic upheavals. His single term... more