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Bai Shan Lin logging scandal…Evidence more than enough to warrant an immediate investigation- TIGI tells Gov’t.

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Bai Shan Lin logging scandal…Evidence more than enough to warrant an immediate investigation- TIGI tells Gov’t.

– No amount of revenue can compensate for the destruction of our forest resources While the evidence of wanton exploitation of Guyana’s forests has been exposed by this publication,...

Protestors told “no legal grounds” to halt Bai Shan Lin’s operations

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Protestors told “no legal grounds” to halt Bai Shan Lin’s operations

The Environmental Community Health Organisation (ECHO) staged its second protest against Bai Shan Lin, this time taking it outside the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC)’s compound at Kingston...

Bai Shan Lin refutes allegations of $500 pay, ignores claims of mistreatment, poor working conditions

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Bai Shan Lin refutes allegations of $500 pay, ignores claims of mistreatment, poor working conditions

– Region 10 Chairman stands by story Bai Shan Lin has sought to debunk allegations that it has an employment ratio of 70 percent Asians to 30 Percent Guyanese, and that the company...

DEA helping Guyana probe discovery of narco sub – President

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on DEA helping Guyana probe discovery of narco sub – President

The US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will be working with local officials to investigate the discovery of a semi-submersible vessel this week in the dense jungle of the hinterland, with President...

Indian logging company, Vaitarna, buying portable mills, four Mack trucks

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Indian logging company, Vaitarna, buying portable mills, four Mack trucks

As worry continues to mount over the operations of logging companies in Guyana, Indian-owned Vaitarna Holdings Private Inc (VHPI) says that it hopes that a wood processing facility will be up and...

Police nab 75, seize firearms during early morning raids

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Police nab 75, seize firearms during early morning raids

Police have responded to the recent rise in violent crime with a cordon and search operation that resulted in the arrest of at least 75 people suspected of armed robbery, drug trafficking and other...

Dem boys seh…Guyana is one big hustle

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Guyana is one big hustle

Is who tricking who when dem talk ‘bout development? And when dem talk ‘bout development is who development dem talking ‘bout? Fuh a long time dem boys use to sit down and watch how de...

Guyana take Regional double crown as 50-over U-19 Final washed out

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana take Regional double crown as 50-over U-19 Final washed out

Guyana was crowned Regional 50-over champions after their Final against the Windward Islands was washed out without a ball yesterday at Everest after the outfield remained water-logged all day...

Boyce/Jefford Classic relevant to local athletes’ advancement

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boyce/Jefford Classic relevant to local athletes’ advancement

By Rawle Welch Many folks associated with athletics both now and in the past unanimously agreed with the general assertion that not since the Annual Guymine/Guystac Games, which was held during the...

Warriors look to blunt Tridents to claim first CPL title

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Warriors look to blunt Tridents to claim first CPL title

The Guyana Amazon Warriors stormed into a second consecutive CPL final with a thumping ten-wicket win over defending champions Jamaica Tallawahs in St Kitts on Thursday and they will look to blunt...

Jamaican promoters laud ‘Contender’ initiative; preparation commences for next year

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jamaican promoters laud ‘Contender’ initiative; preparation commences for next year

Boxing promoters around the Caribbean have been inundated with challenges as they battle to procure worthwhile activity for the pugilists in their charge while at the same time attracting adequate...

Stag Beer/EBFA Division One League continues tomorrow

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stag Beer/EBFA Division One League continues tomorrow

Two more potentially exciting matches are slated for tomorrow in the Stag Beer sponsored East Bank Football Association division one league which will continue at the Grove Community Centre ground,...

Sergeant guides Regal into Rafman Ali softball semis

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sergeant guides Regal into Rafman Ali softball semis

A fine all round performance by Rickey Sergeant guided Regal to a five-wicket victory over Farm when the Rafman Ali softball tournament continued recently with quarterfinal action. Playing in the...

Legend Classic Basketball Tournament…Black Sharks defeat Knights after fierce battle

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Legend Classic Basketball Tournament…Black Sharks defeat Knights after fierce battle

After a bruising encounter with many attacks, traps and counterattacks, the much improved Fyrish Black Sharks were able to prevail in their thrilling encounter with arch rivals East Canje Knights as...

Guyana secure 2 Bronze battled for several gold medals yesterday

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana secure 2 Bronze battled for several gold medals yesterday

CARIBBEAN REGIONAL BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014… The Caribbean Regional Badminton Championships (CAREBACO) currently being played in Jamaica August 9-16, 2014 continued on Thursday...

Unity for the Nation football gets sponsorship as over 20 teams expected

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Unity for the Nation football gets sponsorship as over 20 teams expected

The Unity for the Nation Organisation 3-A-Side Small Goal Knockout Road Side Football Competition has received some sponsorship. The month long competition which is set to kick off tomorrow is billed...

DCB invites 37 players for senior inter-county trials

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCB invites 37 players for senior inter-county trials

The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) has called up 37 players to prepare for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board senior inter-county tournament. The players will be involved in two 3-Day trial matches;...

Sebert Blake pursues level three star coach accolade in Cuba

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sebert Blake pursues level three star coach accolade in Cuba

He has earned a Diploma in Sports when he travelled to Hungary under the auspices of the Guyana Olympic Association and ever since, Forgotten Youth Foundation (FYF) boxing coach, Sebert Blake, has...

Goodwill Promotions to hold inaugural t20 cricket in W/B’ce

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Goodwill Promotions to hold inaugural t20 cricket in W/B’ce

Goodwill Promotions in collaboration with the West Berbice Cricket Association will be holding its inaugural t20 cricket festival for all cricket clubs in West Berbice starting in October, 2014. ...

Police Sports Club defeats Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club at cricket

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Police Sports Club defeats Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club at cricket

Police ‘B’ Division Cricket Club created a major upset when they defeated the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club Cricket team in a specially arranged 20/20 cricket match which was played last...

Letter to the Sports Editor…STEPHNEY RESPONDS TO THE GUYANA CRICKET BOARD

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…STEPHNEY RESPONDS TO THE GUYANA CRICKET BOARD

Dear Editor, Reference is made to the GCB’S letter dated 2014-08-12 in the Kaieteur newspaper under the caption ‘GCB RESPONDS TO ELROY STEPHNEY’S LETTER’. It was never my intention to easily...

Major players onboard for 8th annual Guyana Cup Horserace meet

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Major players onboard for 8th annual Guyana Cup Horserace meet

By Samuel Whyte Major players have come onboard for the 8th Annual Guyana Cup horserace meet organised by the Jumbo Jet establishment, which is rolling out $25M in prizes for the successful...

‘Chanders’ could become 9th 40-year-old to play Test cricket

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Chanders’ could become 9th 40-year-old to play Test cricket

Shivnarine Chanderpaul is likely to become the ninth West Indies over-40 player to play in a Test Match if he plays against Bangladesh in the two Test series next month. The indomitable left-hander,...

Boyce/Jefford Classic starts at noon today

Aug 16, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boyce/Jefford Classic starts at noon today

At midday today, the 5th Annual Boyce/Jefford Classic is expected to get off to a blazing start, at the MacKenzie Sports Club ground. Identified as the track and field event on the Athletic...

3 Guyanese jailed 34 years for importing cocaine into Ghana

Aug 16, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on 3 Guyanese jailed 34 years for importing cocaine into Ghana

Ghana -Three Guyanese who imported 414 kilogrammes of cocaine into the country were on Thursday sentenced to a total of 34 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Fast Track High Court in...

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D-Up Basketball Academy Training camp brings Hoop Dreams to Life with Region 3 Jamboree

Bureaucracy gone bananas!

…Peeping Tom kaieteur News- Every morning, the government wakes up, stretches its arms, and spends one billion dollars... more