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Controversy over Brazil fibre optic cable cost…Companies quote US$30 million to fix US$5 million cable project – Luncheon

Apr 30, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Controversy over Brazil fibre optic cable cost…Companies quote US$30 million to fix US$5 million cable project – Luncheon

Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon, condemned in harsh terms, recent articles carried by Kaieteur News (KN) and Stabroek News (SN) on the Brazil to Guyana fibre optic cable project and...

Bai Shan Lin delays US$70M wood processing factory for gold, housing, logging

Apr 30, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bai Shan Lin delays US$70M wood processing factory for gold, housing, logging

– no evidence company signed investment agreement Bai Shan Lin was reportedly approved US$70M to invest in a wood processing plant just off the Linden area. Instead it diverted the money to...

Bheri Ramsaran relieved of ministerial duty

Apr 30, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bheri Ramsaran relieved of ministerial duty

…Nageer says President’s action is a desperate attempt to regain confidence and support Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran, has been relieved from his post as Minister of Health amid a bitter...

Protestors lobby NCN for equal air time for all parties

Apr 30, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Protestors lobby NCN for equal air time for all parties

“Equal air time for all parties”, where the loud chants being heard from members of political parties, activists and concerned citizens protesting in front of the state owned National...

Jagdeo’s questionable wealth…Jagdeo is real kick down the door bandit- Ramjattan

Apr 30, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo’s questionable wealth…Jagdeo is real kick down the door bandit- Ramjattan

In the wake of revelations detailing what former President Bharrat Jagdeo really paid for his extensive tracts of land at Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara, A Partnership for National Unity/ Alliance...

Guyanese cash jet pilot pleads guilty in deal with prosecutors

Apr 30, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese cash jet pilot pleads guilty in deal with prosecutors

A Guyanese-born pilot who made headlines after he was arrested with over US$600,000 in cash he had stashed on his jet, has pleaded guilty in a Puerto Rico court. Captain Khamraj Lall, through his...

Luncheon invite Dax fuh wine

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Luncheon invite Dax fuh wine

There is an old saying that de best defence is to attack. Luncheon know that good because yesterday he cuss down some of de private media. Everything he cuss de media about dem boys hold up a paper...

Battle lines drawn this evening in Guyana/Suriname friendly

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Battle lines drawn this evening in Guyana/Suriname friendly

Captain Jacobs looking for a win on debut By Franklin Wilson in Suriname in association with Fazia’s Collection and Fitness Express Good old rivalry in the field of sports will be renewed this...

Weavers, West Front Road, Sparta Boss, Queen Street into semis

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Weavers, West Front Road, Sparta Boss, Queen Street into semis

Busta Soft Shoe Football Tournament… By Rawle Welch Underdogs Kitty Weavers produced another impressive performance to send favourite Festival City crashing out of the inaugural Busta Soft Shoe...

Wisroc, Star Boys, Unknowns, Russians advance to last four

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wisroc, Star Boys, Unknowns, Russians advance to last four

Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ Competition… -Semi-finals on tonight A packed Mackenzie Market Tarmac crowed with supporters from the competing teams hugged the barricades sweating with...

Sunil Narine banned by BCCI from bowling off-spin in IPL 2015

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sunil Narine banned by BCCI from bowling off-spin in IPL 2015

WICRICNEWS – In another setback for Sunil Narine, West Indies player for Kolkata Knight Riders has been barred from bowling off-spinners in all matches organised by the Board of Control for...

Marriott on board for Athletics Meet in Santa Mission

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Marriott on board for Athletics Meet in Santa Mission

Marriott Hotel has announced their sponsorship for an Athletics Meet to be held on November 14 in Santa Mission at a simple ceremony held yesterday at their location in Kingston, Georgetown. The...

Police hold successful sports and fun day at Bath, West Coast Berbice

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Police hold successful sports and fun day at Bath, West Coast Berbice

The Guyana Police force continues its police community partnership with a number of Community interaction in various communities in Guyana. One such interaction was held recently at the Bath...

RHTYSC Mourns the Passing of Calvin Roberts

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTYSC Mourns the Passing of Calvin Roberts

The Patron, President and members of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club would like to register its profound sadness on the sudden death of Guyana Chronicle Sports Reporter, Calvin Roberts....

GFF EMPOWERING ITS COACHES

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF EMPOWERING ITS COACHES

After recently launching its Next Generation Project, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has already stepped out on the field to get the ball rolling, so to speak. Part I of its Inaugural National...

Lowden grabs Assuria Men’s Over-35 Singles title

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lowden grabs Assuria Men’s Over-35 Singles title

Godfrey Lowden spared no time in entrapping the Assuria Mens Over-35 Singles Championship from Carlos Adams in straight sets with 6-3, 6-0 on Monday evening at the Le Ressouvenir Tennis Club. The two...

Canje Knights destroy Rose Hall Town Jammers

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Canje Knights destroy Rose Hall Town Jammers

East Canje Knights made their entry into the ongoing NPG Packaging First division Basketball competition with an emphatic 60-40 whipping of Rose Hall Town Jammers when play continued on Sunday at the...

Victory Valley and Amelia’s Ward Front score wins

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Victory Valley and Amelia’s Ward Front score wins

Linden Town Week Inter Ward b/ball… Victory Valley/Scheme and Amelia’s Ward Front won their opening games of the Linden Town Week Inter Ward Basketball Championship which began Monday night...

Todayis the final countdown for ‘The President’s 9-Hole Golf League’

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Todayis the final countdown for ‘The President’s 9-Hole Golf League’

Today marks the end of 6 weeks of refreshing golf play for the 19 golfers who participated in the exciting President’s 9-Hole Golf League at the Lusignan Golf Club. Table1 gives the outlay of the...

Serenity Restaurant & Bar to host two-day Domino Tournament on May 4-5

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Serenity Restaurant & Bar to host two-day Domino Tournament on May 4-5

Timothy Fisher of Land Surveyor’s Associates and Michael Sandy have teamed up to host a massive two-day Domino Tournament which will be staged on May 4-5 at the Serenity Restaurant & Bar on...

New Amsterdam/Canje names strong team for May Cup 2015

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on New Amsterdam/Canje names strong team for May Cup 2015

The selection panel of the New Amsterdam/Canje team has named their team for the May Day Cup. The team will be captained by Anthony D’Andrade who will have Ishwar Singh as his deputy. West Indies...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Phil Simmons should demand culture change from WI players

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Phil Simmons should demand culture change from WI players

Dear Editor, The recent humiliating loss to England has once again shown that the West Indies team is still wind-less. They continue to be blown in all directions, even by a mild storm. The arrival...

All Set for Successful 5 Overs Tournament

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on All Set for Successful 5 Overs Tournament

RHTYSC AnsaMcal 5 overs Tournament The Area ‘H’ Ground in Rose Hall Town would come alive tomorrow when twelve teams battle for championship honours in the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club...

GCA competitions bowls on this weekend

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA competitions bowls on this weekend

The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) first division Carib Beer T20 and Noble House Sea Foods second division two-day tournaments continue this weekend with several matches. In the Carib Beer T20...

GSCL/Independence Cup bowls off tomorrow

Apr 30, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GSCL/Independence Cup bowls off tomorrow

Exciting softball action is anticipated this weekend when some of the top Over-40 and Open teams battle for supremacy as the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc (GSCL Inc) Independence Cup bowls...