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Govt. braces for tough fight to pass budget

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. braces for tough fight to pass budget

– Luncheon goes on the offensive The government is bracing itself for a tough fight in the National Assembly to get its $208.8 billion budget passed. With both opposition Parliamentary...

GuySuCo to sweeten sugar factories with $3.1B this year

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on GuySuCo to sweeten sugar factories with $3.1B this year

Despite questions over the viability of the sugar sector as labour shortages and weather, coupled with mechanical and agricultural problems continue to take the sweetness out of the operations,...

Dem boys seh…Donald propping up Jagdeo

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Donald propping up Jagdeo

Three holiday in four days and people skin dem teeth. Dem was happy. Dem didn’t have to go to wuk because dem claim that no matter how hard dem wuk de pay still small. Ash Knee telling dem...

Continental Group endorses Chelsea in long-term deal

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Continental Group endorses Chelsea in long-term deal

By Edison Jefford Leadership remains by example, which is what Continental Group of Companies showed when it fully endorsed the prowess of table tennis phenom, Chelsea Edghill yesterday at its...

Pepsi stun Ravens, assume No. 2 spot in GABA League

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pepsi stun Ravens, assume No. 2 spot in GABA League

– Pacesetters remain undefeated Pepsi Sonics stunned Ravens Tuesday night on the Burnham Basketball Court in the Division I category of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA)...

All systems in place as preparation continue for GFF election of office bearers

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on All systems in place as preparation continue for GFF election of office bearers

As preparations for the elections of office bearers of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), scheduled for April 12, gathers momentum, the Electoral Committee comprising of Attorneys-at law, Emily...

BCB honours RHTY&SC Secretary/CEO for Outstanding Service

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB honours RHTY&SC Secretary/CEO for Outstanding Service

The Berbice Cricket Board in a surprise presentation at its Sixth Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday last honoured Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club/CEO Hilbert Foster for outstanding service to...

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Batson’s hat-trick leads Classic Six past Blue Berry Hill

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Batson’s hat-trick leads Classic Six past Blue Berry Hill

Mano Batson lashed in a hat-trick of goals to lead Classic Six to an impressive 3-0 win over Blue Berry Hill on the second night of action as the Linden segment of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the...

Alpha United President suggests power sharing format on verge of GFF elections

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alpha United President suggests power sharing format on verge of GFF elections

When the football fraternity convenes for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of office bearers on April 12 next, though only one individual could ascend to the prestigious Presidential...

RHTY&SC dedicates BCB Club of the Year Award to its Patron and official sponsors

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC dedicates BCB Club of the Year Award to its Patron and official sponsors

On Saturday last during a gala and impressive Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) 6th Annual Awards Ceremony, Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation, the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club...

RHTY&SC hosts 60th Annual Basil Butcher Development Trust Fund

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC hosts 60th Annual Basil Butcher Development Trust Fund

The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club on Saturday last hosted the 6th edition of the Basil Butcher’s Cricket Development Trust Fund. Four young cricketers drawn from the Rose Hall Town Youth...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Guyana’s football 2013 and beyond

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Guyana’s football 2013 and beyond

Dear Editor, Over the years Guyana Football Federation has been known for its Autocratic Management Style. Particular reference is made to the decision making process, in most cases decisions have...

US$200M Skeldon Sugar Factory seen as a letdown

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on US$200M Skeldon Sugar Factory seen as a letdown

The US$200M Skeldon Sugar Factory built as part of Government’s plan to reverse the sorrowful state of the country’s sugar industry is a letdown, says Dr. Roger Luncheon, Head of the Presidential...

Good Friday, the holiest day for Christians

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Good Friday, the holiest day for Christians

Today is Good Friday, the holiest day for Christians. The period of Lent, which is being celebrated by many Christians, reaches a very important stage today with Christians commemorating the death of...

Development of the G/town Port is crucial for the economy

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Development of the G/town Port is crucial for the economy

– Shipping Assoc. President An efficient and modern port system, capable of effectively servicing world commerce is money in the bank. This view was expressed by President of the Caribbean Shipping...

Health Ministry looking to reclaim leadership status in vector control fight – Dr. Rahman

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry looking to reclaim leadership status in vector control fight – Dr. Rahman

In excess of $300 million is expended each year by the Ministry of Health through its Vector Control Services Unit in the quest to address the impact of vector-borne diseases on a national...

La Parfaite school fire…Students to complete exams in new term

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on La Parfaite school fire…Students to complete exams in new term

Students affected by last Tuesday morning’s fire at La Parfaite Harmonie Primary School, West Bank Demerara, will have another shot in completing their Grade Six exams when school re-opens...

Govt. acquires former NBS building for “more than $100M”

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. acquires former NBS building for “more than $100M”

– Land Registry for revamp Government has signaled its intention to relocate the Land Registry, situated on the ground floor of the High Court building, to the former New...

GDF Special Forces training will continue despite US spending cuts – Vice Admiral Kernan

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on GDF Special Forces training will continue despite US spending cuts – Vice Admiral Kernan

Spending cuts at the United States Department of Defence will not affect the continued training between the Special Forces of the Guyana Defence Force and the United States military. This...

Canadian firm awards design contracts for next large-scale gold mine

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Canadian firm awards design contracts for next large-scale gold mine

Guyana’s next large-scale gold mining operator has awarded contracts for the engineering and design drawings for its tailings storage facility, river dike, and water diversion dams,...

Businessman’s son charged with attempted murder of Guyanese worker in St Kitts

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Businessman’s son charged with attempted murder of Guyanese worker in St Kitts

St Kitts (St Kitts Observer) – Darren “Dabo” Hendrickson, son of the owner of Builders Paradise, has been charged with attempted murder after he shot another employee at the building...

Burnt nine-yr-old at Rehab Centre…Child protection agency to meet with school officials

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Burnt nine-yr-old at Rehab Centre…Child protection agency to meet with school officials

Officials from the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) are expected to meet with staffers at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre to follow-up on an investigation concerning the nine-year...

Squatters should not be compensated

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Squatters should not be compensated

The government should not be assisting the persons from Tiger Bay any more than they assist other fire victims. There should be no preferential treatment. Whatever assistance is...

BRICS Bank

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Editorial Comments Off on BRICS Bank

For developing countries such as Guyana, one of the constraints to an accelerated but sustainable growth trajectory has been the question of financing its infrastructural development programme. While...

EASTER MESSAGES

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on EASTER MESSAGES

People’s National Congress Reform The People’s National Congress Reform extends Easter Greetings to all Guyanese and more especially to members of our Christian Community, both here and around...

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Anderson ton, Looknauth’s 9 seals dominant 10-wicket win for Harpy Eagles

A wave of criminal deportees may be coming our way soon

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-It is peculiar the way the PPP/C government often finds itself staring down the barrel of... more