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Elderly overseas-based Guyanese shot, robbed

Apr 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Elderly overseas-based Guyanese shot, robbed

…shortly after touching down in Guyana A British-based octogenarian got a rude welcome to Guyana when he was ambushed, shot and robbed by bandits shortly after arriving outside his sister’s...

Minister Ramsaran verbally abuses, threatens to slap female activist

Apr 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Minister Ramsaran verbally abuses, threatens to slap female activist

Minister of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran verbally abused activist Sherlina Nageer and later issued a carefully worded apology for his gross indiscretion. The activist felt the wrath of the Minister...

Steel door pins, kills labourer

Apr 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Steel door pins, kills labourer

A Hampton Court, Essequibo Coast family is making funeral arrangements to bury one of their relatives who lost his life in Berbice, on Saturday. Devendra Hardial, 28, also known as ‘Vicky’ and...

Jagdeo again vows to “fix” Skeldon factory

Apr 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo again vows to “fix” Skeldon factory

– as party promises full support for ailing sugar industry Even as they admitted that there has been US$40M in losses annually in the sugar industry, the leaders of the People’s Progressive...

GMSA, PSC, GCCI being pressured to support immoral Marriott Hotel – APNU+AFC

Apr 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GMSA, PSC, GCCI being pressured to support immoral Marriott Hotel – APNU+AFC

Executive Members of the political opposition are of the firm conviction that business organizations such as the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) and the Private Sector Commission...

GTU says members to boycott SBA marking from next year

Apr 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GTU says members to boycott SBA marking from next year

– cites failure to pay teachers for additional work Unless the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is prepared to pay for the marking of School Based Assessments (SBA), the Guyana Teachers’...

Marriott’s investors remain a mystery

Apr 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Marriott’s investors remain a mystery

Government opened the Marriott Hotel in Kingston amidst much hype last Thursday but downplayed the presence of one of its potential investors who is to take control of 67 percent of its equity...

Nuff scamps deh pun de list

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Nuff scamps deh pun de list

Scamp man does wear cap that he does pull down in he face. Jagdeo been wearing cap fuh a long time and now he got de whole Pee Pee Pee wearing cap. Rohee wearing cap and even dem woman wearing caps....

England founder on Samuels’ defiance

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on England founder on Samuels’ defiance

At the end of another day of hot, sweaty toil, West Indies had provided another show of the character that Phil Simmons hopes to instil in this side. The scene had moved from Antigua to Grenada but...

BEI, NA Multi open with wins in NSBF Berbice Conference

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on BEI, NA Multi open with wins in NSBF Berbice Conference

The New Amsterdam Zone of the Berbice Conference of the National Schools’ Basketball Festival (NSBF) tipped-off Monday evening with two games: Berbice Educational Institute (BEI) defeated...

GCB/Raj Singh Insurance Brokers U-19 tourney…Adams, Paul propel Essequibo to 3-wicket win over Berbice

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB/Raj Singh Insurance Brokers U-19 tourney…Adams, Paul propel Essequibo to 3-wicket win over Berbice

By Zaheer Mohamed Left arm spinner Akieni Adams grabbed four wickets for 32 runs while Keemo Paul made use of a good pitch, cracking a fine half century to lead Essequibo to a three-wicket win over...

Imlach (131*), Travis Persaud (73) help Demerara to victory

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Imlach (131*), Travis Persaud (73) help Demerara to victory

By Sean Devers It was one of the most brutal innings played at the Under-19 in local cricket and those who were not at the Police ground, Eve Leary yesterday missed a truly memorable innings of...

GCA/Noble House Sea Foods 2nd Div. …Squires tons up as MSC, DCC and Everest record victories

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA/Noble House Sea Foods 2nd Div. …Squires tons up as MSC, DCC and Everest record victories

Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC), Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) and Everest registered victories when the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/Noble House Sea Foods second division two-day tournament...

Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ competition…Defending champs open up against Attackers tonight

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ competition…Defending champs open up against Attackers tonight

Defending champion Eagles will open the defense of their title against Attackers when the Linden segment of the Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ competition commences tonight at the Mackenzie...

FERNLEAF and GFF get women back out on the field

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on FERNLEAF and GFF get women back out on the field

This past Sunday with the corporate support of Fernleaf, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Women’s Fest was made a reality at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Base, Camp Ayanganna. The event was...

Everest Masters overcome East Bank Select XI in T20 fixture

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Everest Masters overcome East Bank Select XI in T20 fixture

Host Everest Masters overcame East Bank select XI by 23 runs in a T20 fixture played on Sunday last. Sahadeo Hardaiow stroked 53 (5×4 1×6) and got support from Shaheed Khan 26 (2×4...

Tournament MVP to be rewarded compliments of 2Js

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tournament MVP to be rewarded compliments of 2Js

Players participating in the inaugural Busta Soft Shoe Football Tournament have even more encouragement to showcase their skills after organisers Petra Organisation received support for the Most...

Green returns for eighth term at Powerlifting helm

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Green returns for eighth term at Powerlifting helm

Credited with guiding the sport of powerlifting to unprecedented heights, Peter Green was returned to the helm of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) when that entity held its Annual...

Smythfield Rockers down New Amsterdam Warriors

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Smythfield Rockers down New Amsterdam Warriors

Smythfield Rockers took some time to steady themselves before making a gallant comeback to record a come from behind victory over arch rivals New Amsterdam Warriors 36-29 as play continued in the NPG...

Guyanese footballers making their mark at SV Nishan 42 FC in Suriname

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese footballers making their mark at SV Nishan 42 FC in Suriname

Anthony Benfield, Andrew Murray, Richie Richards, Ryan Seales, Quincy Adams and Kestor Jacobs have all been making their contribution towards the rapid development of Suriname club side, SV Nishan 42...

GABA ‘King of the Hard Court’ bounces off tonight

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABA ‘King of the Hard Court’ bounces off tonight

The inaugural tournament of the newly-elected Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) dubbed ‘King of the Hard Court’ bounces off tonight at Burnham Basketball Court from 6pm with...

Rutherford stars as DCC thump GT Select XI

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rutherford stars as DCC thump GT Select XI

Sherfene Rutherford turned in a good all-round performance to lead host Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) to a 12-run victory over A Georgetown Select XI in a T20 fixture played on Sunday night last....

PEEPER STUMPS HIS BIG TOE

Apr 22, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on PEEPER STUMPS HIS BIG TOE

Walking on the pavement on Regent Street, the main commercial street in Georgetown is like being caught in the middle of a sandwich. The pavement is once again being overrun: this time by both...

Cheerful ‘Aunt Iris’ turns 101

Apr 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Cheerful ‘Aunt Iris’ turns 101

At 101 years old, D’Urban Street, Georgetown resident, Iris Stewart-Mc Adam, fondly referred to as ‘Aunt Iris’ is still full of life and has lots to be thankful for. The cheery centenarian...

Hope Canal Project “finally complete”

Apr 22, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Hope Canal Project “finally complete”

After six deadlines and over two years of delays, the $3.6B Hope/Dochfour Canal is finally complete. But its grand commissioning is awaiting the availability of President Donald Ramotar. This is...

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The PPP/C’s greatest liability

Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- One might have expected that a ruling party basking in the largesse of oil wealth would chart... more