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Multiple agencies begin probe into source of Jagdeo’s wealth

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Multiple agencies begin probe into source of Jagdeo’s wealth

“Government is very much interested in determining the source of Jagdeo’s wealth among others whose salaries do not seem to match the fortunes they have acquired over the years…” Dr. Thomas...

UK Expert alarmed…Guyana has never utilized its anti-money laundering legislation

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on UK Expert alarmed…Guyana has never utilized its anti-money laundering legislation

By Kiana Wilburg A UK expert on Asset Recovery is currently gathering information on Guyana’s systems for thwarting corruption as well as examining how much use law enforcement agencies have made...

Remanded for murder at 15…‘Nasty Man’ now held for ‘Warlock’ execution

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Remanded for murder at 15…‘Nasty Man’ now held for ‘Warlock’ execution

– nabbed with gun; two others held with bulletproof vests in Agricola raid Charged with murder at 15, Dellon Henry, called ‘Nasty Man’, is now back in the limelight as a prime suspect in...

With a nose for crime…Police dogs sniff out illegal guns

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on With a nose for crime…Police dogs sniff out illegal guns

By Romila Boodram With literally a nose for crime, man’s best friend is helping the Guyana Police Force to put the bad guys away. The mostly unsung heroes are the four-legged staffers from the...

Dem boys seh…Guyana paying for willful waste

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Guyana paying for willful waste

Every morning some people does wake up and wonder how some people can do bad things and get away wid it. And then dem does go out and hear how wha de people do is because de people allow dem to do...

CARICOM’S friendship with Venezuela must not be at Guyana’s expense – Granger

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM’S friendship with Venezuela must not be at Guyana’s expense – Granger

“They have always been on our side; they have never let us down and I don’t expect them to let us down…” By Gary Eleazar Favourable concessions afforded to CARICOM territories under...

Two decades after…Woman contemplates exposing alleged rapist who hold prominent place in society

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Two decades after…Woman contemplates exposing alleged rapist who hold prominent place in society

By Romila Boodram A woman who says she was raped 25 years ago is now speaking out, and is contemplating seeking justice against her alleged perpetrator, whom she claims now holds a prominent place in...

Badly burned as a baby, woman tracks down nurse who cared for her

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Badly burned as a baby, woman tracks down nurse who cared for her

(AP) For 38 years, a few black-and-white photographs of a nurse cradling a baby provided comfort to a woman who suffered terrible burns and endured years of playground taunts and painful surgeries...

Snake bite victim goes home with limb intact

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Snake bite victim goes home with limb intact

While some snake bite encounters on the local shores have ended fatally, luck is on the side of Kevin Gomes, thanks to prayers, the Georgetown Hospital Corporation’s medical staff, and his will to...

GCA’s Carib Beer t20 semi-finals…GCC beat MSC by 6 wickets, to face DCC in Final

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA’s Carib Beer t20 semi-finals…GCC beat MSC by 6 wickets, to face DCC in Final

By Sean Devers GCC got past host Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) by four wickets yesterday in the second semi-final of the Georgetown Cricket Association’s (GCA) Carib Beer t20 first division cricket...

Intruder sneaks into GPHC ward to molest teen

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Intruder sneaks into GPHC ward to molest teen

Patients at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation awoke at midnight yesterday to screams of female patients who panicked when they saw a man sitting on the bed of a 16-year-old girl. Reports are...

Man struck down by Presidential Guard still bedridden

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Man struck down by Presidential Guard still bedridden

William Nurse a grounds-man of Queen’s College, remains bed ridden more than a month after being knocked off his bicycle into the Lamaha Canal by a car allegedly driven by a presidential Guard...

Guyanese in Washington protest outside Venez. Embassy

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese in Washington protest outside Venez. Embassy

Guyanese from in and around Washington DC braved inclement weather on Saturday to protest Venezuela’s claim to two-thirds of Guyana’s territory on the anniversary of the arbitrary award which...

GSA’s Lucozade Handicap Squash Tournament…Peter-Micheal DeGroot, Maya Collins take titles

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GSA’s Lucozade Handicap Squash Tournament…Peter-Micheal DeGroot, Maya Collins take titles

The ANSA McAl/Lucozade Handicap Squash Tournament drew to a close yesterday with several exciting matches at the Georgetown Club. The event, hosted by the Guyana Squash Association (G.S.A.) in...

Child Advocacy Centre opens on Essequibo Coast

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Child Advocacy Centre opens on Essequibo Coast

Members of the Child Protection Agency, Blossom Inc, RIVAH, International Vision of Hope and Digicel were present when the Children’s Advocacy centre was officially opened, at Land of Plenty, on...

Kiskadee Kids hosts Multi Task Workshop for caregivers

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Kiskadee Kids hosts Multi Task Workshop for caregivers

Over 26 caregivers drawn from nine Daycare Centres and Playgroups were the beneficiaries of the expertise of specialist facilitators during a one-day Multi Task Workshop organized by Kiskadee Kids...

DCC win last ball thriller to take Trophy Stall cup

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCC win last ball thriller to take Trophy Stall cup

By Sean Devers DCC’s first division team won its second game on the same day when they beat Young Warriors of Berbice by two runs off the last ball of an exhilarating t20 encounter at the DCC...

Newly rehabilitated…St Saviour’s remains symbol of faith, hope and history

Oct 05, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Newly rehabilitated…St Saviour’s remains symbol of faith, hope and history

By Rehanna Ramsay The newly rehabilitated St. Saviour’s Anglican Church stands at the corner of Broad and Saffon Streets, Charlestown as a symbol of faith, hope and history. This sanctuary is...

Narayan Ramdhani gains top rating

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Narayan Ramdhani gains top rating

In a release, the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) has informed that SUNBURST National Junior and Senior Champion, 17 year old Narayan Ramdhani is now Ranked 152 in The World Juniors Rankings. He...

The sight, sound and smell of politics on Saturday morning

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The sight, sound and smell of politics on Saturday morning

For three days a week the City Council allows an alfesco market on Meriman’s Mall between Orange Walk and Cummings Street. I have been buying ground provisions and fruits from a particular Indian...

Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Challenge…Branford’s brace earns draw for Guyana against Puerto Rico

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Challenge…Branford’s brace earns draw for Guyana against Puerto Rico

Two goals by the promising Aroydy Branford enabled Guyana to make a positive start against Puerto Rico in the Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Challenge which got underway on Saturday in...

CULLED TO THE BAR

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on CULLED TO THE BAR

When I was a little boy growing up in Trinidad, the big time lawyers were known as “Barristers” and were household names. Their legal exploits were legendary. They were the superstars of the...

Bakewell Junior Tennis Championships…Persaud prevails in a tight three-setter in the U14 Quarterfinals

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bakewell Junior Tennis Championships…Persaud prevails in a tight three-setter in the U14 Quarterfinals

13-yr-old Keenan Persaud succeeded a fierce challenge from 12yr old Joshua Kalekyezi in the Boys U14 Quarterfinals to win a tight three setter 2-4, 5-3, 3-10 and book his place in the Semis...

GCA/Noble House Sea Foods tourney…GDF, GCC secure semi final spot

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA/Noble House Sea Foods tourney…GDF, GCC secure semi final spot

Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) have secured their semifinal places after taking first innings points when the latest round of matches in the Georgetown Cricket...

Mobile Wizard 10/10…Teams request one more week to get prepared

Oct 05, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mobile Wizard 10/10…Teams request one more week to get prepared

The teams registered for the mobile wizard 10/10 has requested one more week to fine tune their preparations for the tournament and Guyana Softball League (GSL) along with the West Demerara body has...

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Mental illness is real and a serious public health concern

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mental illness is a reality we often acknowledge in passing but seldom confront with the... more