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Hidden NCN report finally comes to light… Ex President Ramotar tried to duck NCN $$$M fraud file – PM Nagamootoo

Jun 07, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Hidden NCN report finally comes to light… Ex President Ramotar tried to duck NCN $$$M fraud file – PM Nagamootoo

More than three years after an explosive report of a major fraud at the state-owned television station came to light, embroiling its two most senior Managers, the matter is refusing to die. The...

Bandit dead after attempted robbery on business owner

Jun 07, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bandit dead after attempted robbery on business owner

One bandit is dead and another is nursing bullet wounds to the neck and right arm, after an attempted robbery on a licensed firearm holder yesterday afternoon along the Grove, East Bank Demerara...

Weak procurement processes lead to US$140M loss annually – Goolsarran

Jun 07, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Weak procurement processes lead to US$140M loss annually – Goolsarran

By Kiana Wilburg Chartered Accountant, Anand Goolsarran, contends that the weak systems of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) need to be addressed by the new...

Probe into GPC drug contracts priority — Health Minister

Jun 07, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Probe into GPC drug contracts priority — Health Minister

“We just can’t have sole sourcing; you need to give other companies the opportunity to come and present their cases to you and make it in such a way that the pre-conditions do not limit them from...

Rampant corruption uncovered at Berbice Health facility

Jun 07, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Rampant corruption uncovered at Berbice Health facility

… CEO sent on leave, police called in The operations of the Berbice Regional Health Authority (BRHA) situated at Garrison Road, Fort Canje, East Berbice has been suspended with immediate effect....

Donald is a friend indeed

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Donald is a friend indeed

Whoever seh that Donald was a bad man didn’t know what he was saying. Donald does stand up fuh he friends. That is why he always keep Jagdeo close to him. He know that if he did loose Jagdeo dem...

Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ National Playoffs…G/town teams dominate opening night

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ National Playoffs…G/town teams dominate opening night

– B/ce Unruly Gang also impresses, finals set for tonight Georgetown teams sent an emphatic message to opposing teams from the other four communities on opening night of the Guinness...

GFF name solid 21-man squad for away game WCQ game against SVG

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF name solid 21-man squad for away game WCQ game against SVG

With just three days away from their opening game in Round 2 of the CONCACAF/FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has released their 21-man squad that will travel to the...

Classy Barcelona claim fifth European crown with Juve win

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Classy Barcelona claim fifth European crown with Juve win

BERLIN (Reuters) Barcelona were crowned kings of Europe for the fifth time after beating Juventus 3-1 in a superb Champions League final at the Olympic Stadium yesterday, capping their magnificent...

Bush Lot United Turf Club Horses Race meet set for Sunday 26 July

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bush Lot United Turf Club Horses Race meet set for Sunday 26 July

The Bush Lot United Turf Club (BLUTC) is expected to come alive on Sunday 26th July when that entity holds its first race meet for the year 2015 at their Sea View Park, Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice...

Elite League looks to inject life into Guyanese domestic football

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Elite League looks to inject life into Guyanese domestic football

By Santokie Nagulendran One of the numerous casualties of the political turmoil that engulfed the GFF during the reign of former President Christopher Matthias was the indefinite suspension of the...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Chanderpaul was misled, WICB to be blamed not the Selectors

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Chanderpaul was misled, WICB to be blamed not the Selectors

Dear Sports Editor, The recent announcement by the WICB Selection Panel that Shivnarine Chanderpaul was omitted from the squad chosen to compete against the visiting Australian Cricket Team, has...

Guyanese Roy McArthur to debut as Referees Assessor in WCQ

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese Roy McArthur to debut as Referees Assessor in WCQ

Former FIFA Referee now FIFA Assessor Roy McArthur is set to make his debut as an assessor in World Cup Qualifying on Wednesday when host Aruba take on Barbados in Round 2 of the CONCACAF qualifying...

“West Indies badly let down by selectors in Test No. 1 v Australia!”

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on “West Indies badly let down by selectors in Test No. 1 v Australia!”

Colin E. H. Croft Contrary to obtuse thoughts, everything does start at the beginning. That debilitating three-day loss by West Indies in Test No. 1 to Australia in Dominica last Friday was...

No cricket at GYO due to rain

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on No cricket at GYO due to rain

Yesterday’s planned 50-over cricket trial in the middle of rainy season was organized to pick female players to represent the Demerara under-19 and senior teams in the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)...

Let’s Get Ready To Roar Golden Jaguars

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Let’s Get Ready To Roar Golden Jaguars

By Franklin Wilson It’s time again for Guyana’s flagship football team, the ‘Golden Jaguars’ to begin its quest to qualify for the flagship tournament world football, FIFA World Cup, the next...

Pan American Boxing trials …Dennis Thomas keeps Guyana’s hopes alive with unanimous decision win

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pan American Boxing trials …Dennis Thomas keeps Guyana’s hopes alive with unanimous decision win

A spirited two fisted attack by Dennis Thomas earned him a lopsided unanimous decision over Trinidadian, Aron Prince in their 75kgs duel when the action continued in the Pan American Boxing trials,...

Wiltshire sisters to clash in final day showdown

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wiltshire sisters to clash in final day showdown

GSA/Digicel Woodpecker Products Junior National Squash C/Ship The remaining matches in the Woodpecker Products Junior National Squash Championships will take place today from 10:00 hrs at the...

All Seasons RC/People’s Pawn Shop dominoes concludes tonight

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on All Seasons RC/People’s Pawn Shop dominoes concludes tonight

Host All Seasons, Raiders and Hustlers will battle in the semi final of the All Seasons Racing Service/People’s Pawn Shop coalition dominoes competition tonight at their location in Robb Street....

National Female Basketball Team depart for Caribbean C/ships in Tortola

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Female Basketball Team depart for Caribbean C/ships in Tortola

The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) national women’s basketball team that will compete at the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championships, British Virgin Island of Tortola,...

Independence Cup 2015…Defending champs Slingerz to face Ann’s Grove in Father’s Day final

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Independence Cup 2015…Defending champs Slingerz to face Ann’s Grove in Father’s Day final

By Franklin Wilson Defending champions and host club, Slingerz FC overcame an early scare to comfortably ease into the final of the 2015 Independence Cup knock-out via a 3-2 margin in their semi...

Male and female ruggers leave tomorrow for NACRA Sevens,. Olympic qualifiers

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Male and female ruggers leave tomorrow for NACRA Sevens,. Olympic qualifiers

The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) on Friday released the names of players who will represent this country at the 2015 NACRA Sevens Championships and Olympic Qualifiers for Cary, North Carolina,...

Transformation of UG must include sports

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Transformation of UG must include sports

By Edison Jefford The inclusion of sports in an imminent transformation of the University of Guyana (UG) will give further insight into where the phenomena fall as a priority for this new Government,...

Petama Enterprise/Motor Trend Auto Sales, Spares & Repairs Softball competition launched

Jun 07, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Petama Enterprise/Motor Trend Auto Sales, Spares & Repairs Softball competition launched

Petama Enterprise of 16 Delph Street, Campbellville and Motor Trend Auto Sales, Spares & Repairs of Old Public Road, Enmore are the newest sponsors of the next Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket...

Days after setting self on fire… Annandale woman shows no sign of improvement

Jun 07, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Days after setting self on fire… Annandale woman shows no sign of improvement

Jasodra Mangoor, called ‘Shanta’, 58, 118 Corbin Park Annandale who is currently a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), has not shown any...

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Traditional media is still king

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News-Election campaigns are a battle for attention, persuasion, and votes. In this digital age,... more