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Govt. further delays dissolution of Parliament

Feb 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. further delays dissolution of Parliament

Despite previous announcements—by Head of the Presidential, Dr. Roger Luncheon—that President Donald Ramotar would have dissolved Parliament at least by February 9, Parliament remains prorogued....

Fire destroys trawler cabin

Feb 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Fire destroys trawler cabin

The cabin area of a trawler which was docked on the left bank of the Pomeroon River was destroyed by fire around 10:00 hours yesterday. Fortunately, the two workers who were welding at the time did...

Strike at LBI estate

Feb 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Strike at LBI estate

…as 19 workers dismissed in fertilizer scheme The state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has fired 19 workers who are believed to have been involved in fertilizer scheme at La Bonne...

Govt. committed to start Amaila Project before year end – Pres. Ramotar

Feb 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. committed to start Amaila Project before year end – Pres. Ramotar

– Sithe Global replacement identified President Donald Ramotar has confirmed his government’s intention to commence the Amaila Falls Hydro Project before year end. The announcement came on...

‘Chicken thief’ says he was sleeping when shot

Feb 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Chicken thief’ says he was sleeping when shot

An alleged “chicken thief,” who was hit with 15 pellets last Friday by a farmer at Kuru Kururu on the Linden/ Soesdyke Highway, says he was sleeping when he was wounded. The injured man has been...

GPL projects US$35M fuel savings this year

Feb 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GPL projects US$35M fuel savings this year

– says 10% reduction to be reviewed every three months A 10 per cent reduction on electricity tariffs for customers is not permanent and will be reviewed in three months, the Guyana Power and...

De waterfalls boss man want ketch Babbie and he best friend

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on De waterfalls boss man want ketch Babbie and he best friend

When a man pocket full money does fall out, because de pocket ain’t got no more space. It so happen that this time some people got more money than dem can count. Couple morning ago, people use to...

Cars, bikes leave for CMRC in Jamaica

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cars, bikes leave for CMRC in Jamaica

Defending regional champions Guyana named a strong ten-man contingent to represent this country at the opening leg of the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) scheduled to be staged from...

DCB Inter Association U-15 tourney…Bookie, Nedd guide Georgetown to victory, East Bank thump West Dem

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCB Inter Association U-15 tourney…Bookie, Nedd guide Georgetown to victory, East Bank thump West Dem

By Zaheer Mohamed Led by sterling performances from Alphius Bookie and Ashmead Nedd, Georgetown defeated East Coast by 103 runs while East Bank overcame West Demerara by one wicket when the Demerara...

Annual GUMDAC Open Badminton tourney …Ramdhani’s and Ali shine on opening night

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Annual GUMDAC Open Badminton tourney …Ramdhani’s and Ali shine on opening night

Play in the annual GUMDAC Open Doubles Badminton tournament served off on Monday evening last at the Queens College Badminton Courts with some exciting matches in the Mix and Open Doubles categories....

RHTY&SC Silver Jubilee 1990 – 2015…GBTI Inter Secondary cricket starts today

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC Silver Jubilee 1990 – 2015…GBTI Inter Secondary cricket starts today

The GBTI sponsored Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) Silver Jubilee Anniversary Inter Secondary Tapeball cricket tournament is set to bowl off today with three matches. Male and...

RHTYSC Silver Jubilee 1990 – 2015…GT&T 10-over Softball tourney, four Primary Schools to battle tomorrow

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTYSC Silver Jubilee 1990 – 2015…GT&T 10-over Softball tourney, four Primary Schools to battle tomorrow

As celebrations to commemorate the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) continues in the Ancient County, four Primary Schools wil take centre stage...

GPF,GFC join Pele and Riddim Squad as Mayor’s Cup reaches quarterfinals stage

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GPF,GFC join Pele and Riddim Squad as Mayor’s Cup reaches quarterfinals stage

Watched by the Commander of ‘A’ Division, Clifton Hicken, footballers of the Guyana Police Force ‘needled’ their counterparts of Pouderoyen to move on to the quarter final round when play in...

Giftland supports National Basketball Championships

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Giftland supports National Basketball Championships

Giftland OfficeMax yesterday continued its fine tradition of support for local sports when it made a significant contribution to the technical administration of the second edition of the upcoming...

Mix Up grab Williams Memorial dominoes title

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mix Up grab Williams Memorial dominoes title

Mix Up edged TNT on sixes to capture the Robert Williams Memorial Dominoes title when the final was contested on Monday night last at Faye Joseph residence, Gaulding Place, South Ruimveldt. Mix Up...

Referees host first Fitness Run for 2015

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Referees host first Fitness Run for 2015

Football Referees in Guyana participated in their first Fitness Run for this year on Sunday last, conducted by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Referees Committee. The run took place at Camp...

GFSCA Mash Softball on Saturday Feb. 21st at DCC

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFSCA Mash Softball on Saturday Feb. 21st at DCC

As Guyana celebrates 45 years as a Cooperative Republic, the Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association will start its year’s activities with a Mashramani One Day Softball tournament. The...

BCB begins preparation for Inter County Under-17 competition

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB begins preparation for Inter County Under-17 competition

In an effort to get their team ready, the junior selection panel of the Berbice Cricket Board led by Leslie Solomon, has arranged several sessions across Berbice and has advised that cricket teams...

Coach Crandon happy with Guyana’s win against Jamaica

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Coach Crandon happy with Guyana’s win against Jamaica

By Sean Devers in Jamaica in association with Western Union, John Fernandes Ltd & Payless Variety Store Guyana Jaguars Head Coach Esaun Crandon is a happy man after his team’s convincing...

Rubigee’s Pharmacy joins list of sponsors for NEE Futsal

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rubigee’s Pharmacy joins list of sponsors for NEE Futsal

Rubigee’s Pharmacy yesterday handed over a cheque and trophy to New Era Entertainment (NEE) ahead of tonight’s commencement of their Quarterfinal Round of their Second Annual Mackeson Mashramani...

Noticeable improvements seen in fitness as ruggers continue to prepare

Feb 11, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Noticeable improvements seen in fitness as ruggers continue to prepare

With a commendable average of 12.9 per player, Patron of the Guyana Rugby Football Union Christopher ‘Kit’ Nascimento told this newspaper, following the conclusion of the Beep Test yesterday...

Billion-dollar bids tendered for UG civil works

Feb 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Billion-dollar bids tendered for UG civil works

Under the Ministry of Education billion-dollar bids were tendered for the procurement of contractors for civil works at the University of Guyana (UG). The bid was divided into two lots. Lot (1)...

Newly-commissioned power station gets mixed reviews

Feb 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Newly-commissioned power station gets mixed reviews

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)’s Shadow Minister of Finance, Carl Greenidge says that while the 10 percent reduction in electricity charges by the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is a most...

Suspected botched abortion…Post mortem further delayed

Feb 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Suspected botched abortion…Post mortem further delayed

The post mortem examination which was expected to have been done on the remains of 23-year-old Athina Kennedy, the woman who died five months after a suspected abortion, has again been stalled. It is...

UGWU President not impressed with Vice Chancellor’s leadership

Feb 11, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on UGWU President not impressed with Vice Chancellor’s leadership

“If you find yourself between a rock and a hard place, it is uncomfortable either way you look at it,” said President of the University of Guyana Workers’ Union (UGWU), Bruce Haynes. Haynes,...

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