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Courts Linden Road Show and Light up best in years! …Manager

Nov 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Courts Linden Road Show and Light up best in years! …Manager

Courts Linden Branch Manager, Loris McLean described the Courts Road Show and “Light Up” as outstanding and “probably the best in years”. McLean said, “What we have seen in [the] retail...

100 more single units to be constructed in 2018

Nov 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on 100 more single units to be constructed in 2018

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) will be prioritising the construction of some 100 single elevated and flat units. This is according to the Central Housing and Planning...

Berbice girls trafficking probe… Police hold confrontation between rescued teen and mother of missing teen

Nov 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice girls trafficking probe… Police hold confrontation between rescued teen and mother of missing teen

As the story of two teens being allegedly abducted, starved and sexually abused begins to unravel; investigators are said to have hit a brick wall. They have a problem with the information provided...

Govt. pledges further support for justice reform initiatives

Nov 30, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. pledges further support for justice reform initiatives

A number of measures will be implemented to further reform the judicial system in the New Year, according to Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. Jordan in his 2018 Budget presentation Monday noted,...

Guyana has an enduring, incredible moral repugnancy

Nov 30, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Guyana has an enduring, incredible moral repugnancy

I cannot understand and will never understand how a boss can berate an employee for driving over the speed limit, but his child for whom he is responsible and supports does the same thing but he does...

Red House cannot be painted green

Nov 30, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Red House cannot be painted green

Many years ago, the building which is now occupied by Courts on Main Street was owned by Geddes Grant. It was traditionally painted in sober colours in keeping with the general pattern of the...

Highlights of $267.1B budget:

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Highlights of $267.1B budget:

. Old age pension increased by $500 · Over $2.9B to support Local Government Elections · Economy projected to meet 2.9 % growth rate · Govt. to bring all property values up-to-date · $14.3...

Govt. loses $342M reversing VAT on educational services

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. loses $342M reversing VAT on educational services

Under immense public pressure, Government is proposing to reverse the 14 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on educational services, which was implemented at the start of year. Minister of Finance,...

More charges recommended for GBTI officials

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on More charges recommended for GBTI officials

It appears that the patience of the police Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) is running out when it comes to complying with a High Court order on the handing over of documents by a commercial bank....

Pathetic financial measures… Budget falls way below low expectations – Jagdeo

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Pathetic financial measures… Budget falls way below low expectations – Jagdeo

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo was quick to criticise yesterday’s budget presentation by Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, as one of the most disastrous presentations, which failed on every...

Top Cop to get next letter fuh Mash

Nov 28, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Top Cop to get next letter fuh Mash

Yesterday was budget and de con man read it. He tek nearly four hours fuh read it. He use to wuk wid Jagdeo; he use to help prepare de budget and even write Jagdeo budget speech. Now he writing he...

Natural Resources Ministry secures tenders for oil containment booms

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Natural Resources Ministry secures tenders for oil containment booms

Ahead of the 2020 oil and gas production in Guyana, the country has been attempting to ensure that the production does not have a negative impact on the marine sector. One such effort was...

Omai Gold Mine ready for US$500M investment, 660 permanent jobs

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Omai Gold Mine ready for US$500M investment, 660 permanent jobs

Eleven years after Guyana’s biggest gold mine closed its operations, amidst low prices, that Region Seven location is gearing for another major investment. A new developer, Mahdia Gold Guyana...

Unions appeal court’s denial quash decision to close sugar estates

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Unions appeal court’s denial quash decision to close sugar estates

demand more consultations, compensation for Wales workers The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) and the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees...

Sexual abuse allegations… Police Force preparing to take statements from witnesses

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Sexual abuse allegations… Police Force preparing to take statements from witnesses

– School’s Alumni Association calls for HM to be sent on administrative leave The Guyana Police Force will shortly commence an investigation into sexual allegations recently levelled...

Canada funds campaign to advance implementation of Disability Act

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Canada funds campaign to advance implementation of Disability Act

“We have gotten very little so far when it comes to our rights and the Disability Act,” said Mr. Ganesh Singh an advocate for persons living with disabilities. Singh, an Executive of the Guyana...

AG meets with Victoria Villagers to address concerns

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on AG meets with Victoria Villagers to address concerns

On Sunday, Attorney General (AG), Basil Williams held a meeting at the Victoria Primary School, East Coast Demerara. The AG was invited by the Victoria #1 Group and the Victoria Youth Group. The...

GuySuCo continues to suck life out of nation

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GuySuCo continues to suck life out of nation

Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, has yet again noted that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) continues to be an albatross around the neck of Guyana. This was during his recent presentation of...

Rusal workers threaten strike action

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Rusal workers threaten strike action

Employees of Rusal Mining Company in Aroaima, Berbice River, are threatening management with a strike action if they are not given the 40 hour tax ease by November 30, 2017. In a letter signed by...

Central Bank makes significant strides in public financial management –Finance Minister

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Central Bank makes significant strides in public financial management –Finance Minister

Notes that Foreign Exchange remains stable Finance Minister, Winston Jordan has noted that the Bank of Guyana has made some commendable strides when it comes to monitoring the financial systems of...

Ministry of Social Cohesion wraps up training sessions in Region Two

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry of Social Cohesion wraps up training sessions in Region Two

The Ministry of Social Cohesion recently concluded its three-week training and sensitization session in Region Two. The final sensitization session which was hosted yesterday at the WD’s Mall,...

Traffic nightmare in the city… Bus parks removal, no-park streets, delivery truck areas proposed

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Traffic nightmare in the city… Bus parks removal, no-park streets, delivery truck areas proposed

A Brazilian engineering consultancy firm is coming up with some enterprising ways to reduce congestion in the capital city. It is suggesting strategically placed bus stops at specific intervals,...

Sentencing deferred for man who hammered mother to death

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Sentencing deferred for man who hammered mother to death

– after Psychiatrist requests more time to evaluate accused Sentencing for Adrian McKenzie, who pleaded guilty to unlawfully killing his mother by hitting her in the head with a hammer, has...

Fiscal space on an expensive billboard

Nov 28, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Fiscal space on an expensive billboard

There are moments you regret that the political side to Burnham was visionless because his economics was visionary. Burnham’s essential contribution to post-colonial development was the creation of...

Gunman in woman’s dress, accomplice shoot Berbice boutique owner -second attack on victim’s life

Nov 26, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Gunman in woman’s dress, accomplice shoot Berbice boutique owner -second attack on victim’s life

In what appears to be a second plot on his life, two gunmen, including one in woman’s attire, shot businessman Rajendra Prasad, after invading his Rose Hall, Berbice boutique around 15.45 hrs...

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Bonofiglio, Bonds demand winning finish

Nov 11, 2026

…Golden Jaguars target Gold Cup qualification By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – Golden Jaguars Head Coach Marco Bonofiglio and captain Elliot Bonds have made their intentions abundantly clear...

The landlord is eating the entrepreneur’s lunch

Nov 11, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Recently, a group of young entrepreneurs decided to pool their resources and embark on a business venture. They were determined to take a chance, invest their savings and build something for themselves. Rather than wait for somebody to offer them employment, they wanted to...

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...

What the video says?

Nov 11, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Once what is termed the “new video” is confirmed as authentic, a new story emerges. In this, the age of AI, one must be cautious. Until confirmation, it’s just a new video, no more. If confirmed, the saga of the 12th October nighttime gunfight between Senior Supt...

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