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Montrose Granny’s gruesome murder… Police not 100% sure man in custody is person in video

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Montrose Granny’s gruesome murder… Police not 100% sure man in custody is person in video

A man who police have arrested as a suspect in the murder of 77-year-old Carmen Ganesh may not be the persons caught on camera committing the act after all. This is despite police receiving several...

Exclusive ‘Pradoville 2’ without water meters since inception

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Exclusive ‘Pradoville 2’ without water meters since inception

– first one installed days ago Questions have once again been raised about the ‘Pradoville 2’ community, this time on how the exclusive area managed to go years without the installation of...

Pregnant City Constables reinstated

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Pregnant City Constables reinstated

The three City Constables who were sacked for becoming pregnant during their two-year probation period have been reinstated. When Kaieteur News contacted Chief Constabulary Officer Andrew Foo...

Plaisance man shot dead

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Plaisance man shot dead

“Akeem! Akeem! Akeem!” were the repeated calls of a 39-year-old mother last evening when she learnt that her first born was no more. Believing that her 23-year-old son would have returned...

“Amicable resolution” reached over CJIA expansion project – Trotman

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on “Amicable resolution” reached over CJIA expansion project – Trotman

By Nicholas Peters The Guyana Government and the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) have come to agreeable resolutions over several contentious issues surrounding the Cheddi Jagan International...

ExxonMobil find… Guyana to get percentage of every barrel of oil sold

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil find… Guyana to get percentage of every barrel of oil sold

Details are emerging over the agreement that Guyana has with US-owned ExxonMobil. On every barrel of oil that is sold when pumping begins, Guyana will be receiving a percentage of the sales. That is...

Heavily-armed bandits riddle police vehicle with bullets

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Heavily-armed bandits riddle police vehicle with bullets

…as cops respond to robbery call Police ranks were forced to take evasive action and miraculously escaped injury when they came under heavy gunfire in the wee hours of Wednesday, while responding...

Govt. dismisses rumours of big increases for ministers, VPs

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. dismisses rumours of big increases for ministers, VPs

The APNU+AFC administration has dismissed claims that it is moving to implement a 100 percent increase in salaries for ministers. Rather, moves are underway, in keeping with regulations to adjust...

Dem boys seh… Some people spend before dem get back pay

Aug 06, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Some people spend before dem get back pay

Ole people got a saying. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. But dem boys know people who does count and over count. Dem had de man who count he back pay before he get it. When he tek too...

Procurement of drugs and pharmaceuticals… We want to level the playing field not get rid of New GPC – Governance Minister

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Procurement of drugs and pharmaceuticals… We want to level the playing field not get rid of New GPC – Governance Minister

By Kiana Wilburg While the Granger administration is adamant about leveling the playing field when it comes to the procurement of drugs and pharmaceuticals in Guyana, it does not see the immediate...

Rodney COI staffers complain about non-payment

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Rodney COI staffers complain about non-payment

After enduring a series of excuses and delays, the technical and reporting staffers attached to the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry (WRCOI) are calling on the relevant authorities to make good on...

Missing seaman was executed over soured drug deal – Suspect confesses

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Missing seaman was executed over soured drug deal – Suspect confesses

The Serious Crime Investigations Unit (SCIU) of the Guyana Police Force continues to score points by cracking another high profile crime. This time it’s the execution-style killing of Seaman...

Former Telecoms Director hired to complete draft liberalization laws

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Former Telecoms Director hired to complete draft liberalization laws

Key legislation to open up the telecoms sector, which has been delayed for a number of years, is now set to be tabled in the National Assembly as early as next month. On Tuesday, the Cabinet of...

NRA US Fullbore National Individual Championships… Persaud ends 83rd, Braithwaite 208th, Gomez 289th of 362 shooters

Aug 06, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on NRA US Fullbore National Individual Championships… Persaud ends 83rd, Braithwaite 208th, Gomez 289th of 362 shooters

By Franklin Wilson at Camp Perry, Ohio, USA compliments of NAMILCO, Ringbang, Crown Mining Supply, Fazias Collection and Queensway Challenging conditions and a few hiccups with the marking saw...

Medicine Chest Pharmacy donates to Boyce/Jefford Classic VI

Aug 06, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Medicine Chest Pharmacy donates to Boyce/Jefford Classic VI

Medicine Chest Pharmacy has joined the list of sponsors for the upcoming Boyce/Jefford Track and Field Classic VI, which will be held at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground, Linden, August 15-16 with...

Palm Court supports $25M Guyana Cup 2015 event

Aug 06, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Palm Court supports $25M Guyana Cup 2015 event

They are set to come from all walks of life and true to promises sponsors are wasting no time in speeding forward to be amongst the privileged for the ninth annual Guyana Cup 2015. The event which...

Ex GBC Cricket scorer Ron Legall passes away at 72

Aug 06, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ex GBC Cricket scorer Ron Legall passes away at 72

Seventy-two-year old Insurance agent Ronald Legall died early Monday morning at the St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital after an illness which was only discovered recently. Legall worked with Demerara...

Man gets six months for failing to pay $1.5M in child support

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Man gets six months for failing to pay $1.5M in child support

“Ah willing fuh give she my house and car, yuh worship,” a desperate father beseeched after Magistrate Leron Daly informed him that he would be jailed for not paying child support. The man,...

Baramita woman worried about grandson languishing in Juvenile Centre

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Baramita woman worried about grandson languishing in Juvenile Centre

Almost four years ago at the age of 13, Ian Henry was arrested on suspicion of murder and remanded to the Juvenile Holding Centre at Sophia, Georgetown. Today at the age of 16, he remains an inmate...

Infections driving up neonatal deaths – Health Minister

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Infections driving up neonatal deaths – Health Minister

…Ministry working on reducing numbers By Desilon Daniels As the number of neonatal deaths in Guyana continues to alarm the nation, the Ministry of Public Health is working stridently on...

Technical partners commit $$$ to crisis response centre

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Technical partners commit $$$ to crisis response centre

A sum of G$6 million has been committed by technical partners of the Ministry of Public Health towards the establishment of a crisis response centre. This disclosure was made on Monday when officials...

RHTY&SC Pepsi and Bakewell Cricket teams assist Football and Volleyball Clubs

Aug 06, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC Pepsi and Bakewell Cricket teams assist Football and Volleyball Clubs

The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club’s Pepsi Under-19 and Bakewell Under-17 Cricket Teams on Monday last assisted the Heart of Oaks Football Team of New Amsterdam Region 6 and the Kewdana...

Facilities for paying Old Age Pension in bad shape

Aug 06, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Facilities for paying Old Age Pension in bad shape

The new administration seems bent on ensuring that services at the state’s facilities are up to par. Inspections are continuing with Minister with responsibility for Social Protection, Volda...

Silver Jubilee Anniversary 1990 – 2015… Trinidad CC supports RHT Gizmos & Gadgets Youth Development Programmes

Aug 06, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Silver Jubilee Anniversary 1990 – 2015… Trinidad CC supports RHT Gizmos & Gadgets Youth Development Programmes

The outstanding work of Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club received a massive boost with a financial contribution from the Calcutta Sports...

NRA US Fullbore National Individual Championships… Persaud satisfied with performance, looking forward to America Team Match

Aug 06, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on NRA US Fullbore National Individual Championships… Persaud satisfied with performance, looking forward to America Team Match

By Franklin Wilson at Camp Perry, Ohio, USA compliments of NAMILCO, Ringbang, Fazias Collection, Crown Mining Supply and Queensway National Fullbore Captain Mahendra Persaud says he is satisfied with...

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A question of timing and priorities

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The advent of significant oil discoveries has catapulted Guyana into the global spotlight.... more