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Rejection of Pegasus owner’s US$8M …Govt. not interested in experienced, transparent investors — Nagamootoo

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Rejection of Pegasus owner’s US$8M …Govt. not interested in experienced, transparent investors — Nagamootoo

—— reeks of an unequal playing field for businesses in Guyana Vice Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Moses Nagamootoo, recently stated that Government’s rejection of the US$8M offer by...

Criticisms by diplomats against Govt…Stop crucifying the messenger, pay attention to the message – AFC tells Govt.

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Criticisms by diplomats against Govt…Stop crucifying the messenger, pay attention to the message – AFC tells Govt.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has taken note of government’s reaction to statements made by British High Commissioner to Guyana, Andrew Ayre. The Party made it clear that it is in total...

Region Ten spends $5M to rent car

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Region Ten spends $5M to rent car

The Region Ten Administration has already spent some $5M to rent a car for the Regional Chairman between 2013 and today. The car is rented at the rate of $260,000 per month. This was reported by...

East Canje man stabbed 8 times during failed hijacking

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on East Canje man stabbed 8 times during failed hijacking

An East Canje taxi driver nearly lost his life during a failed hijacking of his vehicle on Friday night under the Canje River Bridge and was stabbed multiple times about the body. Balram Khanakumar,...

Dem boys seh…Glenn, Adam & Gildarie to marry Jagdeo, Brassington & Anil

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Glenn, Adam & Gildarie to marry Jagdeo, Brassington & Anil

Dem boys was passing through de airport and see a fat Guyanese wid both shoe laces loose. He put up he right foot pun de chair and bend over fuh tie he left shoe. No wonder GPL, Marriott and Skeldon...

Union body slams CARICOM for backing Parliament’s suspension

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Union body slams CARICOM for backing Parliament’s suspension

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council of Ministers’ on Friday, last sided with the Government by supporting the prorogation of Parliament, but the 15-nation body’s pronouncement has come in...

Govt. acquires vessel to compete with Berbice backtrack operations

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. acquires vessel to compete with Berbice backtrack operations

Government is aggressively moving to halt the backtrack operators plying the Suriname route. Last year the government acquired a faster vessel that will complement the Canawaima ferry. The idea,...

An inborn ardour for midwifery and nursing…Pearl Munroe is a ‘Special Person’

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on An inborn ardour for midwifery and nursing…Pearl Munroe is a ‘Special Person’

“What will serve you best as a nurse is the deep desire to care for the patient. You can have all the papers (qualifications) in the world, but if your attitude is not good, it will interfere...

Sri Lanka’s new govt. to investigate former President for corruption

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Sri Lanka’s new govt. to investigate former President for corruption

Sri Lanka’s new government has outlined plans for a wave of anti-corruption investigations targeting Chinese-funded infrastructure projects developed under former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. On...

Those “contentious” police promotions

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Those “contentious” police promotions

By Dale Andrews It has been two weeks since the Guyana Police Force lifted the curtains on its long awaited promotions list and the revelation has come as a major disappointment to several junior...

UG Unions threaten shut down

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on UG Unions threaten shut down

– as salary negotiations collapse “The University Administration and the Council regard the workers of this University with contempt and recent events have proven that the Vice Chancellor...

Execution of a restaurant waitress…A daughter recalls the pain of losing a dedicated mother

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Execution of a restaurant waitress…A daughter recalls the pain of losing a dedicated mother

By Romila Boodram Looking at a video of a man pointing a gun at any of your loved ones can be heartbreaking, but to witness on surveillance camera your mother being killed is an unforgettable memory....

South Africa v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Johannesburg Bowlers face Wanderers challenge

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on South Africa v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Johannesburg Bowlers face Wanderers challenge

ESPNcricinfo – Neither a storm or a Gayle could stop South Africa taking the early lead in the one-day series. The transition from 20 to 50-over cricket (then 33 overs) exposed West Indies’...

New ‘A’ List school among Education Ministry’s improvement plans

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on New ‘A’ List school among Education Ministry’s improvement plans

Even as strategic efforts are being made to improve the delivery of education within the public education system, the Ministry of Education will this year direct focus to a number of areas. Some of...

GGMC says it is not “uncaring” agency

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GGMC says it is not “uncaring” agency

– highlights job benefits in wake of workers’ industrial action In light of industrial action which began at the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) since late last year, the agency...

Exciting fixtures anticipated as teams prepare for Mayor’s Cup 2015

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Exciting fixtures anticipated as teams prepare for Mayor’s Cup 2015

Time really flies and it seems like only yesterday that footballers were battling tooth and nail for top honours in the Mayor’s Cup Football Championship. In fact, one year has expired and those...

Mallela is top performer at WICUA Oral and Practical exam Baksh is leading Guyanese

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mallela is top performer at WICUA Oral and Practical exam Baksh is leading Guyanese

Vijaya Mallela of the United States of America scored 96 marks to emerge as the leading student of the West Indies Cricket Umpires Association (WICUA) oral and practical examination which was held in...

World Cup 2015 news ‘Rules make it hard to play part-time bowler’ – Dravid

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on World Cup 2015 news ‘Rules make it hard to play part-time bowler’ – Dravid

ESPNcricinfo – Former India captain Rahul Dravid and former South Africa captain Graeme Smith said the rule changes in ODI cricket will encourage fielding teams to have a more attacking mindset...

Letter to the Editor Kristian Jeffrey a front runner for Sportsman of the Year

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Editor Kristian Jeffrey a front runner for Sportsman of the Year

Dear Sports Editor, The Sportsman of the Year Award should be unanimously awarded to Kristian Jeffrey, Group 4 Motorsport driver. What he did in his rookie season in the Seaboard Marine Caribbean...

Shabazz re-appointment heralds new era

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Shabazz re-appointment heralds new era

By Santokie Nagulendran It has been a momentous few days for Guyanese football, with key appointments made and the road to the 2018 World Cup becoming slightly clearer. Last Saturday, the GFF...

Businessman John Lewis retains presidency of Flying Ace Cycle Club

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Businessman John Lewis retains presidency of Flying Ace Cycle Club

Businessman and long serving president John Lewis has been returned unopposed at President of the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) when they held their annual general meeting of Tuesday at the Port...

A Vet’s quest towards reducing the stray population in Guyana

Jan 18, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on A Vet’s quest towards reducing the stray population in Guyana

By Nicholas Peters Growing up on a farm creates an interesting disposition for one’s relationship with animals. The relationship fostered is one whereby you can devote yourself to the betterment of...

“Now it is over to 50-overs cricket everywhere!”

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Now it is over to 50-overs cricket everywhere!”

Colin E. H. Croft If you like One-Day Internationals, then the next two months are just for you! Test and T-20 games for West Indies are completed for now. With WI playing those five ODI games...

Normalisation Committee Chairman to forge ahead with Constitutional reform – No General Council meeting scheduled until after

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Normalisation Committee Chairman to forge ahead with Constitutional reform – No General Council meeting scheduled until after

Head of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Normalisation Committee (NC), local businessman Clinton Urling, has indicated that they will have constitutional reform on the NC’s front burners in the...

Jim Bacchus Travel Agency joins list of sponsors for YWCC Mash Cup 2015

Jan 18, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jim Bacchus Travel Agency joins list of sponsors for YWCC Mash Cup 2015

Jim Bacchus Travel Service is the latest sponsor of the Young Warriors Cricket Club third edition of Mash Cup 2015. The event will be held on Monday 23rd of February, 2015, a national holiday, and...

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The PPP is in the grip of the bourgeoisie

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur news- The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) stands at a crossroads. Once the vanguard... more