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Go-Invest was kept in the dark on many foreign investments

May 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Go-Invest was kept in the dark on many foreign investments

– “Bai Shan Lin did not come through us”- CEO By Abena Rockcliffe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), Keith Burrowes, said yesterday that...

Young executive took $50M loan to buy $52M house

May 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Young executive took $50M loan to buy $52M house

Serious questions are likely to be asked soon of a top official of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) who acquired a $52M property. The official who is involved in the management...

Staff to undergo “forensic” assessment to improve accountability – Finance Minister

May 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Staff to undergo “forensic” assessment to improve accountability – Finance Minister

Strengthening accountability is one of the primary missions of recently appointed Finance Minister, Winston Jordan. He intends to do this through various “game-changing” concepts, the first being...

Forestry expert urges investigation of Asian logging companies

May 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Forestry expert urges investigation of Asian logging companies

– accuses BaiShanLin, Barama of breaching agreements, failing to honor commitments Overly generous concessions and other suspicious benefits granted by the People’s Progressive Party/...

Government halts further meetings by state entities until new heads replace

May 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Government halts further meetings by state entities until new heads replace

The new Government has ordered the Board of Directors of several state-owned companies not to convene meetings or make decisions until the respective Ministers are in place. Confirming that an order...

Well-respected educator, Gail Primo, is a ‘Special Person’

May 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Well-respected educator, Gail Primo, is a ‘Special Person’

“As a true educator you become a parent; more than the light guiding the way to a successful academic career… It is the essence of this noble profession.” By Kiana Wilburg At some point in...

Straight to jail, straight to jail, Basil sing

May 24, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Straight to jail, straight to jail, Basil sing

Is wuh wrang with de president like he gone mad, behaving like he suddenly turn God, prorogue the Parliament, and think de people would ah laugh, he lucky they didn’t tek he damn neck off straight...

GFF/CONCACAF Women’s Football Day activity a success – Bolton

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/CONCACAF Women’s Football Day activity a success – Bolton

By Franklin Wilson Technical Director of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Claude Bolton has stated that the CONCACAF Women’s Football Day activity that was hosted by the federation yesterday at...

‘Tiger’ to play against Australia after being initially dropped

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Tiger’ to play against Australia after being initially dropped

By Sean Devers It was reported that at least two Directors of the West Indies Cricket (WICB) and its President Dave Cameron managed to override the surprising decision by Chairman of Selectors Clive...

Cavaliers take control with dominating win over Hawks

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cavaliers take control with dominating win over Hawks

(Reuters) LeBron James scored 30 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing without an injured Kyrie Irving, cruised to a 94-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern...

Beneficial interaction envisaged as Maximum Sports host Laura Crevalle

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Beneficial interaction envisaged as Maximum Sports host Laura Crevalle

While celebrities are a dime a dozen in North America and Europe they are less consistent in the Caribbean. And even as other sister Caricom States boast of celebrities the likes of Usain Bolt...

Vincy Heat looking to burn the Golden Jaguars!

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Vincy Heat looking to burn the Golden Jaguars!

By Santokie Nagulendran When the World Cup qualifying draw was made for the CONCACAF region in January, Guyana fancied their chances of progression when paired up against St Vincent and the...

Massiah overcome Corriverton Primary

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Massiah overcome Corriverton Primary

Massiah defeated Corriverton Primary by five wickets when the 18th Annual End of School Year Al Sport and Tour Promotions Windball competition continued recently at No. 71 village, Upper Corentyne....

Ravens embarrass top-ranked Colts

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ravens embarrass top-ranked Colts

– Knights upset Sonics Colts, which had managed to secure a competitive reputation in basketball in Georgetown, had a strange meltdown against Dyna’s Ravens Friday night when ‘King of...

Sports Editorial

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sports Editorial

Congratulations are in order for the newly elected APNU and AFC government led by His Excellency David Granger. It has been an interesting few days as the formation of the government for the next...

Floodlights offer congratulations to new administration

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Floodlights offer congratulations to new administration

The Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association has extended congratulations to President David Granger and Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo for assuming the office of President and Prime...

An open letter to President Granger

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on An open letter to President Granger

APNU-AFC Government should name Stadium Stands Dear Mr President, Congratulations on the victory of the Collation. I humbly suggest that the APNU-AFC Government should honour those who have given...

Blairmont Community celebrates fifth anniversary since resuscitation

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Blairmont Community celebrates fifth anniversary since resuscitation

The Blairmont Cricket Club (BCC) will be celebrating five (5) years since its resuscitation on the 26th May 2010. The cricket club which operates out of the Blairmont Community Centre, over the...

Upper Demerara Cricket Association congratulates APNU+AFC Government

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Upper Demerara Cricket Association congratulates APNU+AFC Government

The President Executive and Members of the Upper Demerara Cricket Association wishes to express profound congratulations to His Excellency President David Granger, Prime Minister Moses Nagamottoo,...

Mark Rodrigues appointed Lady Jags Head Coach

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mark Rodrigues appointed Lady Jags Head Coach

– Olympic Qualifiers is first priority By Franklin Wilson When the history of the Guyana’s Lady Jags is documented, the name Mark Rodrigues has to be prominently etched in its pages having...

KMTC Emancipation Meet set for August 9

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on KMTC Emancipation Meet set for August 9

The Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) Emancipation meet will be held on August 9 at Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne, Berbice. The main event on card is the A and lower race over a distance of seven furlongs...

“Out with the old, in with the new!”

May 24, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Out with the old, in with the new!”

Colin E. H. Croft With odds only slightly in his favour, dynamism of the two men markedly different, Guyana’s new President David Granger should still be feeling like USA’s President Barack Obama...

Elderly shopkeeper murdered in bedroom while husband lay sleeping

May 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Elderly shopkeeper murdered in bedroom while husband lay sleeping

Shocked and angry residents of River View Squatting Area, Mahaica on the East Coast of Demerara are hoping the police find the person or persons who are responsible for the murder of 68-year-old...

First Lady or not, I am always the wife of a soldier –Sandra Granger

May 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on First Lady or not, I am always the wife of a soldier –Sandra Granger

By Kiana Wilburg Some First Ladies attract much attention for their sense of fashion. But, First Lady Sandra Marie Granger, will be known for a lot more. During her husband’s first term in office,...

New Amsterdam Deputy Mayor dies suddenly

May 24, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on New Amsterdam Deputy Mayor dies suddenly

Deputy Mayor of the Town of New Amsterdam, Harold Dabydeen died suddenly on Friday evening at the New Amsterdam Hospital. He reportedly suffered a heart attack. Dabydeen, 65, lived alone at King...

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Crowds, chaos and complaints

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The folly of the cash grant distribution is a textbook case of what happens when a government,... more