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President Granger tells dept. heads… Zero tolerance for corruption, bribery

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on President Granger tells dept. heads… Zero tolerance for corruption, bribery

-reviewing retirement age, contract employees – political appointments to go though window -accepts resignation of public servants candidates who campaigned -renewing relations with GPSU...

28 Govt. vehicles suspiciously transferred days before elections, probe launched

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on 28 Govt. vehicles suspiciously transferred days before elections, probe launched

Days before the May 11 General and Regional Elections, several vehicles used by officials of the former administration were transferred to private officials. The matter is now being investigated by...

Mining pit tragedy…Mowasi body count reaches nine

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Mining pit tragedy…Mowasi body count reaches nine

As the search continues for the remaining victims of last Sunday’s horrific mining pit collapse at Mowasi, Potaro, rescuers yesterday pulled two more bodies from the deadly pit. This brings the...

New Govt to have no more than 15 Ministries –Pres Granger

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on New Govt to have no more than 15 Ministries –Pres Granger

-Prime Minister, 15 Ministers sworn in President David Granger will move forward with a lean Cabinet. He will not have more than 15 Ministries unlike the previous administration which had over 18....

ExxonMobil finds oil in significant quantities

May 21, 2015 KNews News 1

ExxonMobil, the global oil company drilling off Guyana’s shores, has announced a “significant oil discovery” on the recently disputed Stabroek Block. “Exxon Mobil Corporation (yesterday)...

Soulja Bai got dem clapping

May 21, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Soulja Bai got dem clapping

Yesterday, was a day that mek people who never wear sunshades put on one. De Soulja Bai summon all dem heads of department, all dem get Pee Ess to de Convention Centre to read de Riot Act to dem....

De Villiers, Mandeep fifties crush Royals

May 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on De Villiers, Mandeep fifties crush Royals

ESNPcricinfo – Royal Challengers Bangalore set up a clash with Chennai Super Kings for a place in the final as they sent Rajasthan Royals out of the tournament with a commanding performance....

Curry sparks Warriors to Game One victory over Houston

May 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Curry sparks Warriors to Game One victory over Houston

(Reuters) Stephen Curry won his personal duel with James Harden as the Golden State Warriors overcame an early deficit and survived a late scare to edge the Houston Rockets 110-106 in Game One of the...

West Indies defend 156 to clinch series

May 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies defend 156 to clinch series

ESPNcricinfo – COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – A collective bowling performance, led by offspinner Hayley Matthews’ career-best 3 for 7, helped West Indies Women defend 156 against Sri Lanka Women and...

GTTA congratulates new administration

May 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GTTA congratulates new administration

President of the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), Godfrey Munroe yesterday issued a congratulatory message to Guyana’s new President and Prime Minister, following their election to the...

Fyrish Black Sharks defeat Smythfield Rockers 63-62 in nail biter

May 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fyrish Black Sharks defeat Smythfield Rockers 63-62 in nail biter

The Fyrish Black Sharks held their nerves to edge past the more seasoned Smythfield Rockers basket club 63-62 when play continued in the NPG Inter Club Basketball competitions for teams in Berbice....

Registration underway for seminar during ‘Maximum Sport’ anniversary celebrations

May 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Registration underway for seminar during ‘Maximum Sport’ anniversary celebrations

‘Maximum Sport, Combat and Strength’ television programme with Black Belt karateka, Maxwell Massiah, which sensitizes the public of the intricacies of the karate, boxing, martial arts, judo,...

Four Horsemen promotion has big plans for August 1st Emancipation meet

May 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Four Horsemen promotion has big plans for August 1st Emancipation meet

The Four Horsemen promotion group says that they will be forging ahead with plans to host a one day mega horserace meet. This is despite another club releasing a programme for the day. According to...

FIFA TDO commits to full support and guidance for Guyana

May 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on FIFA TDO commits to full support and guidance for Guyana

Satisfied GFF on the right path By Franklin Wilson FIFA Technical Development Officer (TDO) for the South East Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago’s Anton Corneal says that Guyana can look forward to...

DCC congratulates President Granger and New Govt.

May 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCC congratulates President Granger and New Govt.

The President, Executive and Members of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) are proud to extend heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, President David Arthur Granger and Prime Minister The...

Catching Up With Guyana U20’s Martyne Alphonso

May 21, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Catching Up With Guyana U20’s Martyne Alphonso

It is a massive year for women’s soccer, both Canadian and international; what better way to discuss it than with someone who has experienced both worlds? Martyne Alphonso is just that – a...

Granger touts a professional public service

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Granger touts a professional public service

During a meeting yesterday, Heads of Government agencies and Permanent Secretaries were addressed by President David Granger on what will be required of them and the code of ethics to be observed and...

ELECTRONIC VOTING

May 21, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on ELECTRONIC VOTING

One solution to improve the efficiency of polling and the accuracy of tallying and declaring the votes cast in political elections is through the use of electronic voting. Electronic voting machines...

IAC makes donation to Sophia victims

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on IAC makes donation to Sophia victims

The Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) hosted a small presentation at their Quamina Street office yesterday, to show their generosity to two families affected directly by the mass disturbance in Sophia;...

Lusignan mechanic dies after motorbike, minibus collision

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Lusignan mechanic dies after motorbike, minibus collision

Mechanic, Ovido Kirton, 58, of 15 Richardstown, Lusignan, succumbed to his injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital, following a motorcycle and minibus collision in front of his home, Monday...

Dead babies…New government being held to its word

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Dead babies…New government being held to its word

The family of Teresa Lalltoo, the mother who gave birth to a stillborn, is pressing for justice for her female foetus. She is contending that the foetus died following some labour complications. ...

Gizmos and Gadgets join city restoration initiative

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Gizmos and Gadgets join city restoration initiative

– as M&CC appeals to residents A clean up revolution is swiftly unfolding in the capital city of Georgetown. A number of private sector entities are already on board. The most recent to...

Another rapist strikes on E’bo

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Another rapist strikes on E’bo

A man from Charity remains in police custody after a 67-year-old woman claimed that he invaded her house and proceeded to physically assault her. The woman has also told the police that the man stole...

Overseas-based Guyanese was shot at close range

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Overseas-based Guyanese was shot at close range

Pellets found inside body Investigators have widened their probe into the brutal robbery/murder of overseas-based Guyanese, Ramesh Puran, 49. Puran, a father of three and of Richmond Hill, New York,...

US join in congratulating President Granger

May 21, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on US join in congratulating President Granger

… Looks forward to inclusive government The United States (US) Government has joined in congratulating President David Granger, along with his administration, on being Guyana’s newly elected...

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D-Up Basketball Academy Training camp brings Hoop Dreams to Life with Region 3 Jamboree

Bureaucracy gone bananas!

…Peeping Tom kaieteur News- Every morning, the government wakes up, stretches its arms, and spends one billion dollars... more