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Bandits in police uniforms at roadblocks…Bogus cops would confuse even real police – official

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits in police uniforms at roadblocks…Bogus cops would confuse even real police – official

Police appear to have no plan in place to catch bandits who dress as cops to rob travelers at bogus roadblocks, and one official acknowledged that even real policemen would be unable to tell the real...

Jagdeo misled nation on growth under his watch –Ram

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo misled nation on growth under his watch –Ram

– took retirement package equal to 240 old age pensions For over two decades, the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), has been telling Guyana that the administration of former...

Man confesses to killing

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Man confesses to killing

Twenty-two-year-old Anthony Joseph, who confessed to killing his paramour, 27-year-old Quineza Paterica Benn, sometime Monday night last, has been charged with murder. Joseph appeared before...

Two held for the execution-style killing of Courtney Crum-Ewing

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Two held for the execution-style killing of Courtney Crum-Ewing

Two persons are now in custody as investigators continue their probe into the murder of political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing, whose bullet riddled body, was found at Third Avenue, Diamond New...

Fund raiser for assassinated Political Activist

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Fund raiser for assassinated Political Activist

Total from previous day – $341,000 Daddy’s GT/NYC Enterprise – $100,000 I. Anhirode – ...

Sri Lanka says Mahinda Rajapaksa officials hid more than $2bn in Dubai

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Sri Lanka says Mahinda Rajapaksa officials hid more than $2bn in Dubai

COLOMBO – Reuters – Sri Lankan investigators have located more than $2bn that was secretly transferred to accounts in Dubai by figures close to the administration of former president Mahinda...

Joint Services commence training with elections in sight

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Joint Services commence training with elections in sight

Several ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) commenced internal security training in anticipation of General Elections scheduled for May 11. The training was held at the Inter-Services Institute...

CARICOM backs Guyana over Venezuela’s territorial claim

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM backs Guyana over Venezuela’s territorial claim

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) yesterday noted its concerns over several assertions contained in a Communiqué from the Venezuela Government concerning its claims on territory belonging to Guyana....

Guyana gun hire foreign investigators like Sri Lanka

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Guyana gun hire foreign investigators like Sri Lanka

When dem boys seh that dem got people waiting wid nuff pumpkin jumpsuit fuh some of dem scamps dem know wha dem saying. All over de world all de scamps finding out that jail waiting. Jagdeo been to...

Australia down Pakistan to set up India semi-final

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Australia down Pakistan to set up India semi-final

ADELAIDE, Australia (AFP) — Australia overcame to a fiery spell from fast bowler Wahab Riaz to record an entertaining six-wicket win over Pakistan in the World Cup quarter-final at the Adelaide...

Police arrest GDF for Balram Raghubir Joint Service T20 title

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Police arrest GDF for Balram Raghubir Joint Service T20 title

By Zaheer Mohamed Police had little trouble in claiming the Balram Raghubir Joint Service T20 title – they defeated arch rivals the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) by 63 runs in the final yesterday...

Nestle Milo Under-20 Schools Competition…Today’s encounters promise youth football at its magical best

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Nestle Milo Under-20 Schools Competition…Today’s encounters promise youth football at its magical best

By Rawle Welch The Nestle Milo Under-20 Schools Football Competition has reached the quarter-final stage and today’s four encounters promise to produce some riveting action as teams jostle for...

NSC extends condolences following the passing of Shanomae Blackmore

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on NSC extends condolences following the passing of Shanomae Blackmore

The NSC on hearing of the tragic news – the death of Shanomae Blackmore, wishes to express profound condolences to her immediate and extended families, the Guyana Olympic Association, the Athletic...

Sankar Auto Works supports Pele FC ahead of K&S tournament…Double- header tonight at Victoria Ground

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sankar Auto Works supports Pele FC ahead of K&S tournament…Double- header tonight at Victoria Ground

One of Guyana’s oldest football clubs, Pele FC, yesterday received 22 pairs of Addidas cleats from Sankar Auto Works under their Valvoline brand, to aid the club’s participation in this year’s...

Several clashes expected to feature at Guyana Cup Fever horserace event

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Several clashes expected to feature at Guyana Cup Fever horserace event

By Samuel Whyte Even has minor adjustments are still being made to the final programme for the annual Guyana “Cup Cup Fever” horserace meet set for Sunday 5th April the Port Mourant Turf Club,...

WICB First-Class Cricket Franchise…Windwards make 282 vs Guyana

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on WICB First-Class Cricket Franchise…Windwards make 282 vs Guyana

The Guyana Jaguars were two without loss from two overs replying to the Windward Islands Volcanoes’ 282 when play on the opening day of their final round West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional...

Harris’ basketball brilliance was inspirational

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Harris’ basketball brilliance was inspirational

By Edison Jefford It was inspirational to watch the diminutive, Darcel Harris displaying big basketball brains last week when Guyana’s senior male team unexpectedly swept Bermuda in a three-game...

NBS 2nd Division Cricket starts tomorrow in Berbice

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on NBS 2nd Division Cricket starts tomorrow in Berbice

This year’s edition of the New Building Society (NBS) second division 40-over cricket competition in Berbice is set to start tomorrow in Berbice with first round matches. This year 86 teams divided...

David De Caires/Basil Sukhram Memorial golf tournament on today

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on David De Caires/Basil Sukhram Memorial golf tournament on today

The eagerly awaited David De Caires/Basil Sukhram Memorial tournament (which was postponed in February) will be held today, teeing-off at 12 noon, at the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC). This Memorial...

DCB U-19 Inter-Association cricket …West Dem cops 3rd title in a row

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCB U-19 Inter-Association cricket …West Dem cops 3rd title in a row

By Sean Devers Travis Persaud led West Demerara to their third consecutive Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Inter-Association 50-over Under-19 title when the defeated East Coast by eight wickets in the...

Recent road work not PPP campaign tactic – Public Works Minister

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Recent road work not PPP campaign tactic – Public Works Minister

Even as the government of Guyana commenced a US$47M road project less than two months before General and Regional elections, Minister of Public Works Robeson Benn emphasised that this project is not...

Leave no stone unturned to find Courtney’s killers – coalition tells Rohee

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Leave no stone unturned to find Courtney’s killers – coalition tells Rohee

A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) coalition is adamant that the assassination of political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing cannot be added to the list of unsolved...

CARICOM Member States expected to review age of consent legislation

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM Member States expected to review age of consent legislation

In light of the soon to be implemented Framework for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy, initiated by Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD), and the CARICOM Secretariat, all CARICOM...

Groupthink: Ralph Ramkarran comes in from the cold

Mar 21, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Groupthink: Ralph Ramkarran comes in from the cold

Have you read the book, “The Spy Who came in from the Cold” or saw the movie with the same name? TIME magazine includes the book in its pick of the best 100 novels ever written. For many experts,...

Contract for Umana Yana’s rebuilding to be signed soon – HPS

Mar 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Contract for Umana Yana’s rebuilding to be signed soon – HPS

A contract to execute the rebuilding of the iconic Umana Yana on High Street, Kingston will be signed very soon. The intention is to have reconstruction begin in the second half of the year. Cabinet...

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The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day Horse race meet

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more