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US$18M Specialty Hospital … Govt. to re-evaluate award of contract

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on US$18M Specialty Hospital … Govt. to re-evaluate award of contract

Government will be re-assessing the award of the US$18M contract to Surendra Engineering Corporation Limited of India to build a specialty hospital at Turkeyen. Construction Firm, Fedders Lloyd...

Linden Inquiry … Four of five commissioners sworn in

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Linden Inquiry … Four of five commissioners sworn in

Four of the five members of the Commission of Inquiry into the July 18 shootings in Linden which left three persons dead were sworn in yesterday before President Donald Ramotar. Justice Lensley Wolfe...

Carpenter killed as pick-up slams into cycle

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Carpenter killed as pick-up slams into cycle

– Son, 4, hospitalised A father of two met his demise at Mon Repos, East Coast of Demerara (ECD), after a pickup slammed into his cycle while he was returning home with his four-year-old...

Jagdeo’s palatial home… Former President accountable to Guyanese for his actions – AFC

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo’s palatial home… Former President accountable to Guyanese for his actions – AFC

“It is a fact that no other former president other than Jagdeo demitted office with an increase in his asset base of in excess of 1000%. None. Presidents Desmond Hoyte, Cheddi Jagan and Janet...

$80M house lot scam… Property owner claims death threats from alleged ringleader

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on $80M house lot scam… Property owner claims death threats from alleged ringleader

The owner of a property that was used by a gang to carry out their illegal activities, which saw dozens of persons falling prey to a house lot scam, claims he is now receiving death threats from the...

Bibi Shadick to chair Broadcast Authority

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Bibi Shadick to chair Broadcast Authority

Applications for broadcasting licences pending at the National Frequency Management Unit (NFMU) may be processed shortly. Cabinet has approved the appointment of the Governing Board of the Guyana...

Dem boys seh … Gee Nah and brown nose Gerry

Sep 06, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh … Gee Nah and brown nose Gerry

There is a saying in Guyana; “What is sweet in people mouth does be bitter in dem tail.” Nuff people get a lot of sweetness. Gerry is one. He get Duke Lodge and just as dem boys predict he get de...

Municipality’s modus operandi irks union

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Municipality’s modus operandi irks union

– deep-seated financial problem takes on new life The deep-seated financial problem at the Georgetown Municipality has taken on new life, a development that has led to some employees...

Eusi Anderson admitted to the Bar

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Eusi Anderson admitted to the Bar

Twenty five-year-old Eusi Alvon Anderson was yesterday admitted to the Bar after having his petition presented by Attorney General Anil Nandlall before Chief Justice Ian Chang. Mr. Anderson, in 2005...

Linden tariff concerns… Technical team’s activities imminent

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Linden tariff concerns… Technical team’s activities imminent

The technical team tasked with recommending the way forward for electricity tariffs in the town of Linden will be commencing soon. This assurance was given by Head of the Presidential Secretariat,...

Deplorable Port Kaituma roads attract more protests

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Deplorable Port Kaituma roads attract more protests

There is a strongly held belief that only protest will get the government to fulfill its mandate to the people. This principle was manifested in the Port Kaituma District yesterday as scores of...

GABBFF Seniors set for October 20 at CASH

Sep 06, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on GABBFF Seniors set for October 20 at CASH

Digital Technology sponsors 32″ TV for overall winner Guyana’s best Body builders, male and female are gearing and toning up for the Guyana Amateur Body Building and Fitness Federation’s...

Police still stumped on motive for Crabwood Creek killing

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Police still stumped on motive for Crabwood Creek killing

Police continue to detain three men in separate locations as they probe the murder of 25-year-old Madan Ramkerat of Crabwood Creek. Ramkerat’s charred body, with suspected wounds to the chest, was...

Windies aim to get maximum out of today’s warm-ups

Sep 06, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Windies aim to get maximum out of today’s warm-ups

– 1st match vs Sagicor HPC at 1.30 pm, 2nd match under lights vs CCC at 6 pm Bridgetown, Barbados — The West Indies players are in fine spirits and feeling on top of their game as they get...

Equity in Trade depends on verification of devices – GNBS

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Equity in Trade depends on verification of devices – GNBS

Commerce cannot exist without Legal Metrology, as the mandatory checking of devices is a fundamental component of the conduct and sustenance of trade, according to the Guyana National Bureau of...

$50,000 fine for bogus landlord

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on $50,000 fine for bogus landlord

A 32-year-old, father of one who pretended to be a property owner was yesterday ordered to pay a $50,000 fine or alternatively serve 6 months in jail after he faced Magistrate Judy Latchman on a...

Guyana Baseball League launched

Sep 06, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Baseball League launched

First stage to develop interest says President Singh The first ever Baseball league in this country was officially launched yesterday when the Guyana Baseball League (GBL) set things in motion for...

Acting Town Clerk, Council clash over Regent St. vending

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Acting Town Clerk, Council clash over Regent St. vending

– Clean-up campaign at standstill By Abena Rockcliffe With all that the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has on its plate, including a workers’ strike and ongoing investigations,...

Inaugural Furniture World Cycle road race set for Sunday in Berbice

Sep 06, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Inaugural Furniture World Cycle road race set for Sunday in Berbice

The Inaugural Furniture World Cycle road race will be held on Sunday for cyclist in Berbice. The race, which has been organised by the Flying Ace cycle club of Berbice, will be a 50 mile affair. The...

Burrowes peeved at non-implementation of recommendations for City Hall

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Burrowes peeved at non-implementation of recommendations for City Hall

Failure to implement the recommendations of the Municipal Implementation Committee has allowed for continued financial irregularities at City Hall, and Chairman of the Committee and recently...

Education Month launched in Berbice

Sep 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Education Month launched in Berbice

By Leon Suseran Education Month celebrations in Region 6 kicked off in the Ancient County yesterday at the Berbice High School in New Amsterdam. The celebrations this year are being held under the...

Elton Jefford was a world class sprinter

Sep 06, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Elton Jefford was a world class sprinter

-100m record controversy looms The only Guyanese sprinter superior to the late Elton Jefford against international sprint opponents is the legendary James Wren Gilkes. Jefford, a 1979 Guyana CARIFTA...

Guyana’s Junior riders outstanding at Bigi Bergi 4 Stage Road Race

Sep 06, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana’s Junior riders outstanding at Bigi Bergi 4 Stage Road Race

Guyana’s Junior cyclists continues to turn in excellent performances this season, their latest exploits recorded at the Bigi Bergi 4-Stage Cycle Race which took place in neighboring Suriname last...

$Adams guides Good Success to victory over Lusignan in T\20 fixture$

Adams guides Good Success to victory over Lusignan in T\20 fixture

Sep 06, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Adams guides Good Success to victory over Lusignan in T\20 fixture

Visitors rebound to take 30-over affair A fine all-round performance by national U-19 player Ricardo Adams guided host Good Success Sports Club of Wakenaam to a comfortable 8 wicket victory over...

The bling, bling President

Sep 06, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The bling, bling President

The French press had dubbed one of its leaders, “the bling bling President.” Nicolas Sarkozy (who lost power no doubt because the French frowned on his bling, bling image) just loved la dolce...

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The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day Horse race meet

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more