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GECOM Commissioner says…Politicians against legislation to release info on Campaign Financing

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM Commissioner says…Politicians against legislation to release info on Campaign Financing

By Latoya Giles Even though the National Assembly in September of 2011 has passed a motion on “Campaign Financing” Political Parties across the board seem not to have a general disposition...

Trotman to consult former Speakers on reconvening National Assembly

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Trotman to consult former Speakers on reconvening National Assembly

“The 10th Parliament has been plagued by too many challenges… Any decision I make must be able to stand the scrutiny of the court” – House Speaker By: Kiana Wilburg In light of arguments by...

Engineer shot dead by bicycle bandits

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News 1

By: Romila Boodram A 23-year-old Electrical Engineer was gunned down about 30 feet from his Lot 33 Delhi Street, Prashad Nagar home around 04:00 hrs yesterday by three gunmen during a suspected...

Constitution bars political parties from interfering with management of GECOM – Surujbally

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Constitution bars political parties from interfering with management of GECOM – Surujbally

By Abena Rockcliffe Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr. Steve Surujbally yesterday reiterated the confidence that his organization has bestowed upon newly appointed Public...

Fisherman stabbed to death by drinking buddy

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Fisherman stabbed to death by drinking buddy

A mother of seven lost her eldest son yesterday after he was stabbed in his abdomen by his fishing colleague and bled to death while walking to a nearby cousin’s house in Zeelugt, East Bank...

Dem boys seh…Ramroop peeping Glenn Lall and lef he behind expose

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Ramroop peeping Glenn Lall and lef he behind expose

There is an old saying ‘De person who thinks de most of you, says de most of you.’ Bobby Ramroop want to know wheh Glenn Lall get he money from. He check pun Glenn Lall like some woman who got...

8th MCYS Ride for Life 5-Stage Cycle Road Race…Veteran Robin Persaud outfoxes younger riders to win final stage and overall

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on 8th MCYS Ride for Life 5-Stage Cycle Road Race…Veteran Robin Persaud outfoxes younger riders to win final stage and overall

Anthony is top junior By Franklin Wilson It was a master-class performance coming from a master who drew on his vast experience to outfox his younger rivals which resulted in Robin Persaud of Carlton...

Golden Brook/Windjammer Hotel/Toney – sponsored Rugby League Tournament…Fans get glimpse of Guyana Sevens prowess as Caribs beat UG in final

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golden Brook/Windjammer Hotel/Toney – sponsored Rugby League Tournament…Fans get glimpse of Guyana Sevens prowess as Caribs beat UG in final

It was billed as a dream final and both Yamaha Caribs and University of Guyana (UG) Wolves gave the fans a glimpse of Guyana’s prowess at Sevens rugby during the final of the Golden...

WICB could face US$65 million lawsuit after saving US$683,581

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on WICB could face US$65 million lawsuit after saving US$683,581

Wired868 – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) could face a US$65 (TT$412) million lawsuit, according to the ESPN CricInfo, for abandoning its tour of India due to internal wrangling with its...

Quincy ‘Biggy’ Small arrives for National Open Boxing Championships this weekend

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Quincy ‘Biggy’ Small arrives for National Open Boxing Championships this weekend

There is no longer any need for speculation; Quincy ‘Biggy’ Small arrived in Guyana early yesterday morning from his New York base and will definitely be a main feature when the Guyana Boxing...

Survival Travel Agency delivers on promise

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Survival Travel Agency delivers on promise

– Sponsors two tickets to Aruba at Guyana Softball Cup 4 Survival Supermarket has been one of the initial sponsors of Guyana Softball Cup, and during the fourth edition of the country’s...

BLUTC continues rehab works for one day horserace meet

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on BLUTC continues rehab works for one day horserace meet

The principals of the Bush Lot United Turf Club (BLUTC) at the moment is overseeing massive rehabilitation work at the venue at Sea View Park, Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice as preparations continue...

GCA’s Hadi first division two-day cricket…Vishaul Singh, Sookdeo lead GCC to win over GYO

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA’s Hadi first division two-day cricket…Vishaul Singh, Sookdeo lead GCC to win over GYO

Lyght’s 88 spurs Police to first innings points against Everest By Sean Devers On another day blessed with brilliant sunshine, centuries from Vishal Singh and Jeetendra Sookdeo spurred GCC an...

Motorcyclist killed in Bush Lot head-on collision

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Motorcyclist killed in Bush Lot head-on collision

Police are investigating an accident that left 22-year-old motorcyclist Edward Sears of Belle Vue West Coast Berbice dead. According to reports the accident occurred around 19:00 hours on Saturday on...

Construction worker chopped for refusing to buy beer

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Construction worker chopped for refusing to buy beer

A 20-year-old construction worker is currently nursing a wounded arm at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after he was chopped by a known assailant for refusing to buy an...

Guyana Police Force launches Youth and Safe Neighbourhood Project at BV/Triumph

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News 1

With the aim of fostering youth development and a better relationship with the community, members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) East Coast Demerara, (C) Division in collaboration with residents of...

In this war with the PPP, every single soldier is important

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on In this war with the PPP, every single soldier is important

Dear Editor, From the start, the Opposition Leader Mr. David Granger’s political strategy has foundered because of a gap between words and deeds. And he has done it again. Having declared...

GWI mains causing flooding, damages on roadway

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GWI mains causing flooding, damages on roadway

– Port Kaituma residents Residents of Port Kaituma are calling on the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to place the company’s infrastructural work and pipelines deeper under the...

Lessons of Diwali can be applied to any country at any time – President Ramotar

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Lessons of Diwali can be applied to any country at any time – President Ramotar

President Donald Ramotar has described the lessons and message of the Hindu festival of Diwali, as ones that can be applied the world over. Delivering the feature address at the Uitvlugt Diwali...

Controversial Digital Technology wins another $$$ contract

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Controversial Digital Technology wins another $$$ contract

Weeks after the Ministry of Finance received tenders for the supply of computers and accessories, it was disclosed that Digital Technology was awarded the contract. On September 15th, the bids were...

Quo Vadis Guyana?

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Quo Vadis Guyana?

Dear Editor, The current, apparently intractable, wrangling in Guyana’s body politic presents a most disturbing hopelessness for us ordinary folks, regular citizens who are anxious to see our...

Beaten driver discharged from hospital

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Beaten driver discharged from hospital

…goes into hiding The young man, who was badly beaten, thrown out of his vehicle into a trench and left for dead by three gunmen last Monday evening, was released from the New...

American historian explains importance of history in future development

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on American historian explains importance of history in future development

Pan-Africanist, Historian, and Pioneer in Africana Studies, John Henrik Clarke once coined the phrase that, ‘All history is a current event.’ His ideology and that of many like-minded thinkers is...

Will there be benefits for health workers dealing with Ebola cases?

Oct 20, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Will there be benefits for health workers dealing with Ebola cases?

Dear Editor, Since the seriousness of the outbreak of Ebola in Africa and now in the first world, more attention is being paid to this disease. I must congratulate the GPHC for initiating the...

Former GPL employees accused of stealing transformer

Oct 20, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Former GPL employees accused of stealing transformer

Two roommates, Junior Timmons and Eon Daniels appeared in court on Friday last, charged with simple larceny. The men appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown...

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Bureaucracy gone bananas!

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