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More shocking revelations on the Berbice Bridge… Private investors get tax-free ride on profits

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on More shocking revelations on the Berbice Bridge… Private investors get tax-free ride on profits

As more details emerge over the questionable financial structure of the Berbice River Bridge, there are disclosures that as part of the sweetheart deal, the Bharrat Jagdeo administration granted New...

Teen shot in chest while going to assist robbed passengers

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Teen shot in chest while going to assist robbed passengers

Armed bandits yesterday shot a 17-year-old University of Guyana (UG) student in the chest after robbing two female passengers in a minibus on the Agricola, East Bank Demerara (EBD) Public Road. The...

Police hands over $500M-plus PSM fraud files to DPP for advice

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Police hands over $500M-plus PSM fraud files to DPP for advice

The police have wrapped up their investigations into a $500M-plus fraud at the Public Service Ministry. The files were yesterday handed over to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice,...

Brazilian found dead with bullet to forehead

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Brazilian found dead with bullet to forehead

Mahdia police have detained two men as they continue their probe into the murder of Brazilian national, Josi Mar Perrieria Silva, 51, of Boa Vista, Brazil, whose body was found in a camp at Mowasi...

GRA demands millions in taxes from Irfaan Ali

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GRA demands millions in taxes from Irfaan Ali

Former Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali, has reportedly received a letter from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to pay up to $40M in taxes for a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) he imported...

Hope of finding missing tourist alive dwindles

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Hope of finding missing tourist alive dwindles

Hope of finding Gyaneshwarie Laleta Sivanand alive has almost faded, after a team from the Special Forces of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) completed a search of the gorge below Kaieteur Falls, but...

M&CC moves to demolish Bourda Market stalls

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on M&CC moves to demolish Bourda Market stalls

Several stallholders were literally left to pick up the pieces, yesterday after workers attached to the Georgetown Mayor and Councillors (M&CC) swept through the Bourda Market area, dismantling...

M&CC moves to demolish Bourda Market stalls

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on M&CC moves to demolish Bourda Market stalls

Several stallholders were literally left to pick up the pieces, yesterday after workers attached to the Georgetown Mayor and Councillors (M&CC) swept through the Bourda Market area,...

Suspect held for ‘vendetta killing’ after appearing in court for other offence

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Suspect held for ‘vendetta killing’ after appearing in court for other offence

Police have detained an East Ruimveldt resident in connection with the murder of 23-year-old Kellon Hinds, called ‘Baige,’ who was gunned down two Mondays ago. The suspect, Shawn Barrow, was...

Berbice Bridge deal sweeter than honey is to bee

Sep 08, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Berbice Bridge deal sweeter than honey is to bee

Brazzy stand up in front of a mirror and admiring heself. He wife stand up behind him. He seh, “Honey, I feel bad about myself. I look fat and ugly. I really need you to give me a compliment.” De...

Number Two villager dies after accident

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Number Two villager dies after accident

A Berbice woman is the country’s latest reported road fatality. The woman was struck down by a motor vehicle as she was crossing the Canje Public Road around 21:30 Sunday. The deceased woman...

Imported products at Heritage Exhibition disappoints Amerindians

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Imported products at Heritage Exhibition disappoints Amerindians

To make a pair of earrings, it takes the Indigenous people a little over two days since they have to get the right beads, feathers and strings for the perfect combination. Once the product is...

Govt. will not enrich Berbice Bridge associates, says Patterson

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. will not enrich Berbice Bridge associates, says Patterson

…as option of nationalizing bridge ruled out As the stalemate between the government and the Berbice Bridge Company continues over the reduction of tolls, Minister of Public Infrastructure, David...

More in vitro babies born at Balwant Singh hospital

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on More in vitro babies born at Balwant Singh hospital

In vitro fertilization (IVF) births are becoming a regular feature at the Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital. For this year alone three sets of twin babies were born through this means. In a Facebook post...

PPP regards govt.’s efforts to achieve social cohesion useless – Rohee

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on PPP regards govt.’s efforts to achieve social cohesion useless – Rohee

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) thinks that the coalition government is trying to fool Guyana into believing that it is making a genuine effort to promote countrywide social cohesion. This...

Another illegal gun, ammunition turned in

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Another illegal gun, ammunition turned in

…as amnesty continues to bear fruit The recently launched firearm amnesty continues to bear fruit as the police continue to receive weapons. Yesterday was just another collection day. Crime Chief...

Two years after fatal accident at Crane Public Road … Relatives call on police to reopen investigation

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Two years after fatal accident at Crane Public Road … Relatives call on police to reopen investigation

Two years after a tragic accident claimed the life of 29- year–old Asif Iqbal Hussain, his aggrieved relatives are seeking the assistance of the police to have a fresh investigation launched into...

‘Steel Donkey’ gets 18 months on wounding charge

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Steel Donkey’ gets 18 months on wounding charge

Most people at her age would enjoy spending the later part of their lives among their loved ones. But for 63-year-old Yvonne Collins, called ‘Steel Donkey’, 18 months of her freedom have been...

Rose Hall Town gears for 45th anniversary celebrations

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Rose Hall Town gears for 45th anniversary celebrations

…organizers plan week of activities As the people of Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, prepare to celebrate their 45th anniversary as a town, a number of organizations in the Municipality have come...

Teenage pregnancy rampant in Wakapau

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Teenage pregnancy rampant in Wakapau

Three cases of teenage pregnancies have emerged from the Wakapau Community since April. Today, residents are ashamed to talk about the issue. Recently elected Toshao, Errol Williams, said that he did...

GDF rank, accomplice jointly charged with armed robbery

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GDF rank, accomplice jointly charged with armed robbery

Two men were yesterday remanded to prison after they pleaded not guilty to an armed robbery charge, when they appeared before Magistrate Ann Mc Lennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Guyana...

Kaieteur News reporter robbed at gunpoint

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Kaieteur News reporter robbed at gunpoint

Bandits robbed a female Kaieteur News reporter at gunpoint at the corner of Sheriff and William Streets around 02:00 hrs on Sunday. The young woman was waiting for a taxi when two men on a motorcycle...

Govt to review salary paid to GPL top brass – Patterson

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt to review salary paid to GPL top brass – Patterson

Amid public outcry over the “super salary” of one public servant, Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson has stated that the salary for the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the...

PPP denies that Jagdeo pledged to help recover funds

Sep 08, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on PPP denies that Jagdeo pledged to help recover funds

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is denying reports that Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, promised to assist the APNU+AFC government recover billions of dollars that went missing under...

Newly crowned UBF champion, Gwendolyn ‘Stealth Bomber’ O’Neil arrives today

Sep 08, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Newly crowned UBF champion, Gwendolyn ‘Stealth Bomber’ O’Neil arrives today

Ranked #1 in the world She rose to prominence in May 2004 after defeating American fighter, Kathy Rivers, for the Women’s World International Boxing Association (WIBA) light heavyweight title at...

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India produce dominant 60-run win over West Indies to claim 2-1 T20I series victory in Mumbai

A question of timing and priorities

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