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Ramotar repeats 2011 election promises at GMSA luncheon

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Ramotar repeats 2011 election promises at GMSA luncheon

…promises cheaper energy, ‘reviewed’ taxes, once re-elected The second of two political discourses hosted by the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) yesterday, saw Head of...

Man shot dead in mini bus at Agricola

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Man shot dead in mini bus at Agricola

Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the mysterious shooting of a mini bus passenger at Agricola, East Bank Demerara last night. Gladson George, called ‘Brother’, 32, of...

Teen shot by cop playing Russian roulette

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Teen shot by cop playing Russian roulette

A 19-year-old mother of one is now fighting for her life at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), after she was allegedly shot in the abdomen by a male police friend, while playing a...

After six years…Jagdeo speaks out on wife abuse

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Six years after maintaining absolute silence on allegations of domestic abuse leveled against him, former President Bharrat Jagdeo has said that despite numerous claims being circulated he never...

Fuel truck catches fire in gas station

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Fuel truck catches fire in gas station

…driver reportedly runs away The owners of Two Brothers gas station located at Eccles on the East Bank of Demerara are hoping to reopen their establishment for business tomorrow after a...

Bandits shoot businessman, abduct friend, steal BMW

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits shoot businessman, abduct friend, steal BMW

A Canal Number One businessman was admitted a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, after he was shot by bandits who escaped with his BMW last night. Abdul Quadir Nazir was wounded...

Granger living in dream world – Rohee

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Granger living in dream world – Rohee

Says calls for tax reduction are politically motivated People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary Clement Rohee, in a press conference last Monday, referred to A Partnership for...

Jagdeo questions wealth of former army chief

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo questions wealth of former army chief

– GDF’s commitment during crime wave The endorsement of the Opposition coalition by former army chiefs ahead of the May 11 General and Regional Elections, has erupted in war of words with...

Dem boys seh… Old, old Edghill showing off new birth certificate

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Old, old Edghill showing off new birth certificate

When de Lord was sharing out brains I think he seh trains and I missed mine. When de Lord give out looks I thought he said books and I didn’t want any. When he was sharing names he called out Juan...

Govt official’s relative gets high-paying job in GPL

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt official’s relative gets high-paying job in GPL

Questions are being asked about a senior manager hired by Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) under unclear circumstances. Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Technical), Colin Welch, was hired in 2013 and...

Speak! Mrs. Harper, speak – urges APNU+AFC coalition

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Speak! Mrs. Harper, speak – urges APNU+AFC coalition

“As a woman of substance, Mrs. Harper should have resisted the boys in Freedom House putting her into that primitive role as the candidate that is seen and not heard or can only speak when she is...

Man chopped to death by mentally ill man

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Man chopped to death by mentally ill man

Police are investigating the murder of recently released prisoner Sean Ricardo Pestano, 50, who died at the Port Mourant Hospital, East Berbice, Corentyne, yesterday. Pestano, who was sentenced to...

German yacht found abandoned on Wakenaam foreshore

Apr 23, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on German yacht found abandoned on Wakenaam foreshore

An investigation is launched to determine the circumstances, leading to an unmanned Catamaran yacht being left stranded on the Mofarm Foreshore, Wakenaam, Essequibo River. According to a statement...

Cook, Trott put seal on improved display

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cook, Trott put seal on improved display

ESPNcricinfo – Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott put on England’s highest opening stand since Perth in December 2013 as they strove to provide a sound platform in response to West Indies’...

GFF TD rolls out Next Generation Project, four year Technical Dev. Plan

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF TD rolls out Next Generation Project, four year Technical Dev. Plan

– the player centered approach would be adopted By Franklin Wilson The holistic development of Guyana’s football is taking shape with the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Technical Director...

Badree to mentor Australian spinners

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Badree to mentor Australian spinners

Cricinfo – Sydney, Australia – West Indies legspinner Samuel Badree will mentor Australia’s young spinners as part of Cricket Australia’s spin camp this year. Badree, currently,...

Enmore capture Nauth Motor Spares 50-over title

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Enmore capture Nauth Motor Spares 50-over title

Hosts Enmore Community Centre Cricket Club defeated Lusignan CC by six runs to win the final of the Nauth Motor Spares 50-over tournament played recently. Witnessed by a sizeable and vocal crowd,...

Mackenzie, Linden Foundation and New Silvercity win; matches continue today

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mackenzie, Linden Foundation and New Silvercity win; matches continue today

Edward Screw Richmond Mem. Inter Sec. F’ball Linden Foundation held defending champs Christianburg/Wismar to a draw on Tuesday when play in the 7th annual ‘Screw’ Richmond tournament continued...

Guyana drawn in Group 2 of Caribbean Zone Olympic Qualifying

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana drawn in Group 2 of Caribbean Zone Olympic Qualifying

A hectic next few months anticipated for Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz and company with Guyana drawn in Group 2 of the Caribbean Zone Men’s Olympic Qualifying set for June 24 – 28 in Aruba. Following...

Toucan Industries Ltd Junior Squash tournament 2015 underway

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Toucan Industries Ltd Junior Squash tournament 2015 underway

The Guyana Squash Association in collaboration with its number one corporate sponsor Digicel will run off the annual Toucan Industries Ltd Junior Squash Tournament at the Georgetown Club Inc. squash...

FAPC, A Division to clash in Commissioner T20

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on FAPC, A Division to clash in Commissioner T20

Felix Austin Police College (FAPC) and A Division will battle in the final of Guyana Police Force Commissioner/Anand Persaud Dental Clinic T20 competition from 11:00 hrs on Saturday at the Police...

Everest Masters overcome East Bank Select XI in T20 fixture

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Everest Masters overcome East Bank Select XI in T20 fixture

Hosts Everest Masters overcame East Bank Select XI by 23 runs in a T20 fixture played on Sunday last. Sahadeo Hardaiow stroked 53 aided with five fours and one six and got support from Shaheed Khan...

Sparta Boss, N/Ruimveldt, West Front Road among teams into Round of 16

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sparta Boss, N/Ruimveldt, West Front Road among teams into Round of 16

Busta Soft Shoe Football Competition… -Action resumes tonight Sparta Boss, Alexander Village, West Front Road, Queen Street Tiger Bay, North East La Penitence, Broad Street, Cross Street, West...

Guyana Football: Maynard would relish national call-up

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Football: Maynard would relish national call-up

Cardiff City striker Nicky Maynard would consider accepting a call up to the Guyana national football team should the country seriously put forward an offer. The former West Ham United player...

Soesdyke Primary capture MCYS/NSC Windball title

Apr 23, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Soesdyke Primary capture MCYS/NSC Windball title

Soesdyke Primary won the male division of Upper East Bank leg, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/National Sports Commission/Al Sport and tour promotion Windball competition played last weekend at...

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Renuka, Mandhana consign West Indies to record loss

Chilling reminders that we are not safe

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Georgetown was plunged into shock and terror last week after two heinous incidents laid... more