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BREAKING NEWS! World soccer rocked as top officials held in U.S., Swiss graft cases

May 27, 2015 KNews News, Sports Comments Off on BREAKING NEWS! World soccer rocked as top officials held in U.S., Swiss graft cases

ZURICH (Reuters) – Seven of the most powerful figures in global soccer faced extradition to the United States on corruption charges after being arrested on Wednesday in Switzerland, where...

We have a duty to transform Guyana into a united Nation – President Granger

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on We have a duty to transform Guyana into a united Nation – President Granger

By Abena Rockcliffe Equipped with their umbrellas and other rain gear, thousands of patriots braved inclement weather yesterday to get a glimpse of the early morning wreath-laying ceremony and...

Capacity crowd defies rains for Presidential Inauguration

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Capacity crowd defies rains for Presidential Inauguration

By Desilon Daniels When Guyanese woke up on Independence Day, many were disheartened to see the overcast, gloomy sky that met them; the day was meant to be one for celebration and, more importantly,...

Family feud leaves one dead

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Family feud leaves one dead

A mentally-ill man was found dead in a flat in the gated community of D’Aguiar Park, East Bank Demerara, at around 20.00 hrs yesterday, after going berserk and attacking his brother-in-law with a...

PPP/C failed to present evidence that would have altered results

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on PPP/C failed to present evidence that would have altered results

– Vincent Alexander The 2015 General and Regional Elections are over and a new Government is in place. It was determined in the hours leading up to the final declarations that the Guyana...

Prisoners threaten riot at Mazaruni over treatment

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Prisoners threaten riot at Mazaruni over treatment

All is not well at the Mazaruni Prison and both inmates and prison officers are calling for major changes in the management of the facility, which they say has deteriorated to unprecedented levels...

One killed, several injured in Berbice bus crash

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on One killed, several injured in Berbice bus crash

A female passenger was killed and at least 15 persons were reportedly injured after a route 50 minibus travelling towards Georgetown ran off the road in the vicinity of Number 42 village, West Coast...

National awardees announced

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on National awardees announced

-Hamilton Green, Sister Mary Noel Menezes, Brynmor Pollard head list As the country celebrated its 49th Independence Anniversary yesterday, an announcement was made during President David Granger’s...

Donald couldn’t get no more Guysuco truck

May 27, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Donald couldn’t get no more Guysuco truck

People never celebrate independence like how dem celebrate this anniversary. Was a time when dem use to go and watch a flag-raising ceremony, couple soldiers march and then dem go home. This time dem...

Mocha overcome Agricola to take DOY Independence Tape ball

May 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mocha overcome Agricola to take DOY Independence Tape ball

Mocha defeated Agricola by 10 runs to win the final of the Department of Youth (DOY) Independence tape ball tournament held recently at Guyana National Service ground. Batting first, Mocha posted a...

HISTORIC! Eight Elite Clubs Meet To Discuss Future

May 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on HISTORIC! Eight Elite Clubs Meet To Discuss Future

CONCACAF Club Licensing makes smooth transition in Guyana The new club licensing system that has been established by CONCACAF in the confederation has made a smooth transition in Guyana with eleven...

Tennis Association looks for closer ties in congratulatory message to new government

May 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tennis Association looks for closer ties in congratulatory message to new government

The Guyana Lawn Tennis Association (GTA) is extending hearty congratulations to His Excellency President Brigadier (ret) David Granger on his victory in the 2015 National Elections. Best Wishes also...

Boxers still seek funds for Pan American trials

May 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boxers still seek funds for Pan American trials

The team of boxers chosen to attend the Pan American boxing championships scheduled for Tijuana Mexico June 4-9 are still facing a challenge to raise adequate funding to make the trip. While some...

Players doing more work on the their own- Yisrael

May 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Players doing more work on the their own- Yisrael

Crandon disappointed in manner of Shiv’s dropping By Sean Devers Since forming the Top End Performance Training System in 2011 Kezqweyah Yisrael has trained some of this country’s top athletes...

Guyanese players lead SV Nishan 42 to Surinamese FA 2nd Div. Title

May 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese players lead SV Nishan 42 to Surinamese FA 2nd Div. Title

– promoted to Div. 1 The Guyanese combination of Vice Captain Anthony ‘Natural Black’ Benfield, Andrew Murray, Richie Richards (goalkeeper), Ryan Seales, Quincy Adams and Kestor Jacobs...

Report of missing teen was “a misunderstanding”

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Report of missing teen was “a misunderstanding”

Stacy Marshall who was reported missing on Monday last, apparently came home after overstaying at a friend’s house. The teenager who resides at Canal #1, West Bank Demerara was allegedly at an...

STANDING IN THE DOCK

May 27, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on STANDING IN THE DOCK

At the onset, let me make it clear that I am not commenting on the merits of the private charges that have been filed against the former President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo. These charges, I wish to...

A brief period of reckoning

May 27, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A brief period of reckoning

Today our country appears to be going through a brief period of reckoning after all the seeming elements of misfortune that took place under the former government. Adversity happens every day,...

Were it possible, teachers would be best paid workers – Education Minister

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Were it possible, teachers would be best paid workers – Education Minister

“If I had my own way and we had an infinite amount of money I would make the teachers the best paid workers in the country,” said newly-appointed Minister of Education, Dr Rupert Roopnaraine. He...

NAMILCO to invest US$8M in storage, transport facilities

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on NAMILCO to invest US$8M in storage, transport facilities

Over forty individuals from bakeries around Guyana were educated Monday on improving quality with good baking practices when the National Milling Company of Guyana Inc. (NAMILCO) hosted its ‘Future...

Jagdeo in the dock: Power goes one day

May 27, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Jagdeo in the dock: Power goes one day

The first thing that came to my mind when I read that Bharrat Jagdeo, which this column will emphasize was the former strongman, was summoned to appear in court or face arrest were the words of...

It is time for closure to Jaden’s case – Mother

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on It is time for closure to Jaden’s case – Mother

– “I expect compensation and investigation of my son’s case to come hand in hand with each other” Natalie Caseley, mother of Jaden Mars, continues to press for closure to her son’s...

President vows “inclusionary democracy” moving forward

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on President vows “inclusionary democracy” moving forward

By Nicholas Peters Following his symbolic inauguration by Guyana’s First Peoples, President David Granger reaffirmed his commitment to an inclusionary democracy as the country moves forward in an...

Cuba to help salvage Guyana’s sugar industry – PM Nagamootoo

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Cuba to help salvage Guyana’s sugar industry – PM Nagamootoo

Cuban Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Sugar and Agriculture, Ulises Rosales del Toro who is currently in Guyana as a special guest in the country’s 49th Independence...

Police chase nabs bandit after Canje robbery

May 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Police chase nabs bandit after Canje robbery

Police in Berbice on Sunday afternoon responded in a timely manner and were able to capture one of three bandits who had moments earlier robbed the occupants of a grocery shop at Fort Ordnance, East...

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Morally Right. Legally wrong

…Peeping Tom Morally Right. Legally wrong Kaieteur News- The situation concerning the disputed parliamentary seat held... more