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NICIL, GRA, 30 others for forensic audit – Minister Jordan

May 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on NICIL, GRA, 30 others for forensic audit – Minister Jordan

By: Kiana Wilburg It appears that Finance Minister, Winston Jordan was not bluffing when he said recently that several forensic audits will be conducted to ascertain how the assets of the state were...

Judge lifts Jagdeo’s travel ban after “humble” plea

May 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Judge lifts Jagdeo’s travel ban after “humble” plea

Days after his well-publicized appearance in the prisoners’ dock at Whim Magistrate’s Court, Berbice, former President Bharrat Jagdeo is now free to travel after applying to the High Court for...

Shaik Baksh sent on leave, Collin Croal resigns

May 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Shaik Baksh sent on leave, Collin Croal resigns

At least two officials including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), Shaik Baksh, have been sent on leave in recent days by the new administration. According to GWI...

‘Ocean of expectations’ places new government under pressure – President Granger

May 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Ocean of expectations’ places new government under pressure – President Granger

By Abena Rockcliffe Perhaps the biblical teaching “to whom much is given, much is expected” best explains the predicament in which the new government has found itself. This has become the case as...

Int’l Building Expo suspended

May 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Int’l Building Expo suspended

The housing sector’s premier building show has been suspended as the new administration moves to revamp it. Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Keith Scott, who has direct responsibility...

Crew beaten in Berbice pirate attack

May 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Crew beaten in Berbice pirate attack

Fishing vessel, Lilly3, with six crew members and the captain on board was hijacked and robbed by a team of six pirates, just off the Number 63 beach around 3:00am yesterday. The captain said that...

Dem boys seh… Charlie trying he luck at Lotto

May 31, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Charlie trying he luck at Lotto

De security end up looking fuh Jagdeo de other day when around eight o’clock dem didn’t see him. This was de next day after he been to court and stand up in de docks like a criminal. One of dem...

Linguistics tutor and mentor, Cecily Bernard, is a ‘Special Person’

May 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Linguistics tutor and mentor, Cecily Bernard, is a ‘Special Person’

“The vision of my school was to empower young persons who couldn’t master the linguistics field, so that they could function and serve the needs of the country.” By Jarryl Bryan Many students...

Independence three-stage cycle road race… Ambrose cops first stage, Anthony grabs second

May 31, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Independence three-stage cycle road race… Ambrose cops first stage, Anthony grabs second

Alonzo Ambrose withstood fierce rivalry to capture the first stage of the annual three-stage Independence cycle road race which commenced yesterday. Ambrose clocked one hour, 41 minutes and 24...

Chandrika, Dowrich called up for 1st Aussie Test

May 31, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chandrika, Dowrich called up for 1st Aussie Test

ROSEAU, Dominica – The Selection Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board announced yesterday a 14-member squad for the first Test of the International Home Test Series against Australia, starting...

GCC Ladies open final visit to Trinidad with win over Checkers

May 31, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCC Ladies open final visit to Trinidad with win over Checkers

After having lost to Checkers Hockey Club by one goal to nil in their first round duel, the GCC ladies hockey team managed to reverse the tables with a 2-0 victory in their second round clash. The...

Some misconceptions in your CHI article

May 31, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Some misconceptions in your CHI article

Dear Editor, In your edition dated 23/05/2015 entitled “ Allegations surface of deliberate move to shut down CHI” I wish to clear up some misconceptions 1. Representatives from the...

Who are the new faces in the Golden Jaguars?

May 31, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Who are the new faces in the Golden Jaguars?

By Santokie Nagulendran Last week the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) announced the eagerly anticipated 30-man squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against St Vincent and the Grenadines next...

The scourge of poverty for Indigenous People needs to be addressed immediately

May 31, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on The scourge of poverty for Indigenous People needs to be addressed immediately

Dear Editor The holding of Village Council Elections, now overdue, the demarcation of Village Lands and other land issues are stated priorities of the Minister of Indigenous Affairs. For obvious...

Ten referees benefit as GFF completes Beach SOCCER Referees course

May 31, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ten referees benefit as GFF completes Beach SOCCER Referees course

Ten local referees are now better equipped to fulfill their respective duties after completing a Beach Soccer Referees course under the auspices of the Guyana Football Federation. Activities were...

Freddie Kissoon replies to cricket specialist. Michael George

May 31, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Freddie Kissoon replies to cricket specialist. Michael George

Dear Editor, In his letter “Frederick Kissoon, new cricket commentator, disappointed!” (KN, May 30, 2015), Michael Albert, the letter writer denies me my right to form an opinion on whether Shiv...

Celebrating a cultural icon – Burnell ‘Acku’ Thomas M.S.

May 31, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Celebrating a cultural icon – Burnell ‘Acku’ Thomas M.S.

Dear Editor, The stalwart contributions of a great man recognized and given the prominence it deserves prompts the writing of this letter as I reminisce on the life and times of the late Burnell...

Woodpecker Products GSA/Digicel Junior National Squash tournament… Wins for Mekdeci, Wiltshire and Joseph on day 3

May 31, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Woodpecker Products GSA/Digicel Junior National Squash tournament… Wins for Mekdeci, Wiltshire and Joseph on day 3

Day 3 of the Woodpecker Products Junior National Squash Tournament, hosted by the Guyana Squash Association in collaboration with its corporate sponsor Digicel produced a string of exciting matches...

Cartoon May 31 2015

May 31, 2015 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Cartoon May 31 2015

Defending Champs Slingerz FC and Fruta Conquerors through to Semi-finals

May 31, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Defending Champs Slingerz FC and Fruta Conquerors through to Semi-finals

– Double header on today Defending champions Slingerz FC and Fruta Conquerors have advanced to the semi-finals of this year’s Stag Beer West Side Cup, following their victory over Grove...

The man with the tattooed arm

May 31, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The man with the tattooed arm

By Michael Jordan The slim, East Indian man on the mortuary slab had the words ‘Rebecca’ and ‘Love’ tattooed on his left arm, a cross and ‘Jesus’ printed on his right arm, and someone had...

Guyanese bus drivers block Surinamese operators in tit-for-tat

May 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese bus drivers block Surinamese operators in tit-for-tat

Guyana to Suriname bus operators have given their Suriname counterparts a taste of their own medicine, turning back a Surinamese operator at Moleson Creek, after they themselves received the same...

Police capture hijackers

May 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Police capture hijackers

Three men who were part of a four man gang that hijacked a taxi on Friday night are now cooling off in the lock-ups, thanks to public spirited residents and the quick response of the police. The men...

The development of sports is correlated to education

May 31, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on The development of sports is correlated to education

By Edison Jefford Sports and education can be an inspiring grassroots union to initiate holistic development of both phenomena once polices are processed and implemented, and an enabling environment...

Broomes was part of no confrontation –says Social Protection Ministry

May 31, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Broomes was part of no confrontation –says Social Protection Ministry

…deems Greene’s conduct “unprofessional” Two days after Child Care and Protection Agency (CC&PA) head Ann Greene received a letter sending her on leave from tomorrow, the Social...