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Integrity tests will be compulsory for senior positions

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Integrity tests will be compulsory for senior positions

…as Ramotar signals fight against corruption in and out of police force By Latoya Giles With the Guyana Police Force trying feverishly to restore the public image of that institution,...

Gas station owner loses $1M after daughter jumps from hijacked car

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Gas station owner loses $1M after daughter jumps from hijacked car

A Berbice businessman and his daughter were on Wednesday evening robbed of over $1M by three identifiable bandits, one armed with a gun, just as they were about to enter their home at St John Street,...

Bar maid shot dead

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Bar maid shot dead

A 46-year-old bar maid was shot dead around 22:30 hrs on Wednesday at her employment site, the Country Club Restaurant and Bar located at Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara (ECD). The victim...

We will not change our position on Albouystown – Top Cop

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on We will not change our position on Albouystown – Top Cop

Commissioner of Police (ag) Seelall Persaud says that the Force will not change its position in Albouystown unless it sees failure in achieving its principle of “providing the greatest good for the...

Taxes on petroleum products, vehicle imports remain big earners for Guyana

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Taxes on petroleum products, vehicle imports remain big earners for Guyana

– PAYE contributions drop Taxes on imported petroleum products and motor vehicles remained among the biggest earners for the country. Last year, revenues from the import taxes raked in $24.1B,...

Salesman gunned down, robbed by bandits on bike

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Salesman gunned down, robbed by bandits on bike

Bandits on a CG motorcycle yesterday gunned down a 57-year-old driver/salesman outside his workplace, Patsan Trading Services, at around 14.40 hrs, before escaping with a bag of money. Bharrat...

Teen male sex worker accused of theft, damage released on probation

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Teen male sex worker accused of theft, damage released on probation

Upon receiving a probation report for a 15-year-old male sex worker who faced the court on charges of theft and damage to property, a city Magistrate recently opted to release the accused teen on a...

Telecoms legislation… Powers vested in PM open door for prejudice – AFC

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Telecoms legislation… Powers vested in PM open door for prejudice – AFC

Executive members of the Alliance For Change (AFC) have expressed concern over the powers vested in the Prime Minister, in the Public Utilities and Telecommunications Legislation, which they say if...

Dem boys seh…Donald throwing ee hammer pun Jagdeo creation

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Donald throwing ee hammer pun Jagdeo creation

Donald open he mouth at de police conference and people realize that he serious bout stamping out corruption. Dem boys know that corruption tek over Guyana ever since Jagdeo was President. De thing...

AML/CFT meetings resume… Govt. modifies counter-proposals to APNU amendments

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on AML/CFT meetings resume… Govt. modifies counter-proposals to APNU amendments

The Select Committee tasked with addressing the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Bill met last evening for the first time since the hiatus to facilitate the...

Digicel to offer Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone from today

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Digicel to offer Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone from today

Digicel yesterday launched one of the most anticipated smartphones on the market. According to the mobile giant, the Samsung S5 comes equipped with a 16 megapixel camera, selective focus and virtual...

Quality of teachers attracts increased attention –as sector moves towards universal secondary education

Apr 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Quality of teachers attracts increased attention –as sector moves towards universal secondary education

The quality of teachers is gaining keen attention even as moves are being made to achieve universal secondary education. Moreover, since last year the Ministry of Education has been working to...

GCA/Brain Street U-15 tourney -wins for GCC, GNIC, TSC and MSC

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA/Brain Street U-15 tourney -wins for GCC, GNIC, TSC and MSC

Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC), Transport Sports Club (TSC) and Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) recorded victories when action in the Georgetown Cricket...

SHABAZZ responds to queries on his salary

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on SHABAZZ responds to queries on his salary

It was my intention to stay out of Guyana’s football business, especially seeing that football has reached to so much strife, chaos and warfare, after what the Golden Jaguars has done to put Guyana...

Stag Beer / EDFA Div. One League -double header on this Sunday at Grove Playfield

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stag Beer / EDFA Div. One League -double header on this Sunday at Grove Playfield

The battle for supremacy in the Stag Beer sponsored East Bank Football Association division-one league will continue on Sunday afternoon at the Grove Playfield when two more matches will be...

SECC 40 over tourney NOC Seniors beat Juniors by 7 wickets

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on SECC 40 over tourney NOC Seniors beat Juniors by 7 wickets

New Opportunity Corps (NOC) ‘A’ defeated their junior counterparts by seven wickets when the South Essequibo Cricket Committee (SECC) 40 over competition continued on Saturday last. Playing at...

KMTC to hold inaugural Awards Ceremony

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on KMTC to hold inaugural Awards Ceremony

The Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) located at Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne Berbice is set to host its inaugural Awards and Presentation Ceremony on Sunday at their Bush Lot Farm facility from...

GVF 3rd Div. on tomorrow at Gymnasium

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GVF 3rd Div. on tomorrow at Gymnasium

The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) will be hosting a third division competition tomorrow serving off at 10:00hrs at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, Georgetown. Teams expected to take to...

GFSCA/Trophy Stall finals fixed for tomorrow

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFSCA/Trophy Stall finals fixed for tomorrow

The Finals of Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA)/Trophy Stall male and female tournaments will be contested tomorrow (day/night) at the Demerara Cricket Club, Queenstown....

Fitness Express energizes four young weightlifters -2 to compete at Pan American U-17 c/ships in Peru

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fitness Express energizes four young weightlifters -2 to compete at Pan American U-17 c/ships in Peru

Fitness Express has continued its tangible commitment of supporting Guyana’s athletes, its latest contribution being a supply of supplements to four of the nation’s young weightlifters, three of...

Elizabeth Styles U-19 50 overs cricket Latchaya 159, Ramcharran 147 plunder 290 partnership in Albion’s 402-2

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Elizabeth Styles U-19 50 overs cricket Latchaya 159*, Ramcharran 147* plunder 290 partnership in Albion’s 402-2

Outstanding batting by two Berbice Under-19 batsmen, both playing for the Albion Community Centre highlighted the latest round of matches in the Elizabeth Styles Under-19 50 overs cricket competition...

CaribbeanTube outfits Agricola Red Triangle -continued support for community growth promised

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on CaribbeanTube outfits Agricola Red Triangle -continued support for community growth promised

The Agricola Red Triangle Football Club which has made a welcome return to competitive football under the auspices of the East Bank Football Association and has been doing well to date in the Stag...

Can History repeat itself at the GFF AGM?

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Can History repeat itself at the GFF AGM?

Many of the supporters and well-wishers of the GFF, President, Christopher Matthias may not have been involved in the administration of football for a period of 15 years, or close to it. Or, some who...

Double gold medalist George pays courtesy call on Sport Minister -call made for closer collaboration

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Double gold medalist George pays courtesy call on Sport Minister -call made for closer collaboration

By Rawle Welch After being apprised of the achievements of the Guyana team that participated in the Junior Carifta Games which ended in Martinique earlier in the week, Minister of Sport Dr. Frank...

GFA U-17 league Beacon, Pele draw 5-5; Fruta Conquerors thump Santos 3-1

Apr 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFA U-17 league Beacon, Pele draw 5-5; Fruta Conquerors thump Santos 3-1

Beacon and Pele Football Clubs played to an exciting draw while Fruta Conquerors hammered Santos FC 3-1 when the Georgetown Football Association (GFC) Under-17 league commenced yesterday at the...

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The stakes are high in Guyana’s democracy

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- In any vibrant democracy, the mechanisms that bind it together are those that mediate differences,... more