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Corruption loopholes exist at GRO, Immigration – Minister Felix

Nov 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Corruption loopholes exist at GRO, Immigration – Minister Felix

– Govt. mulls written exams for persons seeking citizenship – suspicious birth registrations spike in hinterland around election time noticed Minister with responsibilities...

Govt. denies BaiShanLin granted 2-yr extension for processing plant

Nov 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. denies BaiShanLin granted 2-yr extension for processing plant

– company was blocked from exporting logs Government has not yet granted Chinese-owned logging company, BaiShanLin International Forest Development, an extension of two years to complete...

Another Amaila Falls project review likely – Finance Minister

Nov 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Another Amaila Falls project review likely – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Winston Jordan admitted to members of the business community on Wednesday night that cheap energy is undoubtedly needed to open the “floodgates of prosperity”, particularly in...

Demerara Timbers workers down tools for more pay

Nov 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Demerara Timbers workers down tools for more pay

Workers of Demerara Timbers Limited yesterday downed tools and took to the streets demanding a twelve percent increase in wages and salaries. According to sources, the placard-bearing workers...

NIS opens up system to public scrutiny

Nov 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on NIS opens up system to public scrutiny

– Launches programme for online checking of contributions By Kiana Wilburg The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has now opened its system to public scrutiny, with the initiation of a...

St. Lucian cocaine mules jailed

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on St. Lucian cocaine mules jailed

– Convict tells court, “The devil took control of me. I didn’t want to do it”. Two St. Lucians busted with cocaine concealed in the form of dildos in their vaginas were yesterday jailed...

Two suspects held for robbery at former Crime Chief’s home

Nov 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Two suspects held for robbery at former Crime Chief’s home

Two days following the brazen home invasion and robbery of former Crime Chief, Assistant Commissioner Leslie James and his family; two suspects have been detained. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum...

UN team arrives for more talks on Venezuela border controversy

Nov 20, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on UN team arrives for more talks on Venezuela border controversy

A special United Nations (UN) team that is working to help discuss options of resolutions into the Venezuela border controversy was set to return last evening for a second round of talks with...

GTT Round Robin / Knockout Football Competition…Topp XX joins Winners Connection at the top of the table

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GTT Round Robin / Knockout Football Competition…Topp XX joins Winners Connection at the top of the table

Kings also in winners row Linden’s Topp XX joined compatriots Winners Connection as the two leading teams in the respective groups of the GTT Round Robin / Knockout Football Competition which...

Digicel is major sponsor of National Schools’ Championships

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel is major sponsor of National Schools’ Championships

Digicel Guyana Inc. has disclosed its sponsorship of Guyana’s most prestigious schools’ sports event, the National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships, for a fifth year...

Successful day of Table Tennis in Berbice as BHS win team competition

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Successful day of Table Tennis in Berbice as BHS win team competition

Although the national players from Georgetown and the President of the Guyana Table Tennis Association did not show up as promised, the fourth annual Berbice Table Tennis competition...

GCC are Hadi’s World City Mall Inc first division champs

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCC are Hadi’s World City Mall Inc first division champs

Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) amassed 154 points to win the Georgetown Cricket Association/Hadi’s World Inc City Mall first division round robin two day tournament which concluded recently....

GFF sponsors ticket for Daniel Wilson MLS tryout

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF sponsors ticket for Daniel Wilson MLS tryout

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) yesterday sponsored the airline ticket for the National U23 and Alpha United’s Captain Daniel Wilson, to attend a tryout with Major League Soccer (MLS) club...

SUNBURST / EBFA U-17 League …Herstelling aiming to conqueror Mocha; Grove face Soesdyke

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on SUNBURST / EBFA U-17 League …Herstelling aiming to conqueror Mocha; Grove face Soesdyke

When the second day of action in the SUNBURST sponsored East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Under-17 League / knock-out tournament unfold tomorrow at the Grove Playfield, defending champions...

GFF President, Wayne Forde settles down to face the challenges

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF President, Wayne Forde settles down to face the challenges

By Michael Benjamin Less than a week ago, businessman, Wayne Forde, was merely the President of the Fruta Conquerors Football Club with a desire to enhance the fortunes of his charges, mostly...

Ramnarine Appiah Memorial Twenty-over cricket competition …

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ramnarine Appiah Memorial Twenty-over cricket competition …

Betsy Ground Triple Star score double wins Betsy Ground Triple Star secured wins in their last two matches of the preliminary rounds of the Ramnarine Appiah (Brother Appiah) Memorial Twenty-over...

Leacock and Murray March on Undefeated

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Leacock and Murray March on Undefeated

The much anticipated year end doubles tournament got under way this past weekend with some teeth clenching matches. It featured many new faces in several categories. Ronald Murray and Leyland Leacock...

Guyana claims Seaboard Marine CMRC hat-trick

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana claims Seaboard Marine CMRC hat-trick

Jeffrey, Elliott Vieira, Paul Vieira, Gill declared champions Following a strong showing across all classes in the final round of the 2015 Seaboard Marine Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC)...

WICB PCL Cricket …Singh’s 121 give Jaguars the ascendency

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on WICB PCL Cricket …Singh’s 121 give Jaguars the ascendency

By Sean Devers Despite losing their last six wickets for 35 runs on an overcast second day of the WICB PLC third round cricket match at Providence yesterday, the Guyana Jaguars grabbed four late...

RHTY&SC/BUSTA CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS CRICKET TOURNAMENT – 2015

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC/BUSTA CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS CRICKET TOURNAMENT – 2015

RHTGG, Young Warriors, Tucber Park and West Berbice advance to semi-finals The 2015 RHTYSC/Busta Champion of Champions 40 0vers cricket tournament bowled off last Saturday in the brilliant sunshine...

WICB PLC Cricket …Jaguars aiming to dent Bajan Pride

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on WICB PLC Cricket …Jaguars aiming to dent Bajan Pride

Guyana hunt 1st win against B’dos at home in 31 years By Sean Devers Defending champions and tournament leaders Guyana Jaguars will be aiming to dent the Barbados Pride when the teams meet from...

Banks Beer Inter-Ministry Futsal concludes tonight

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks Beer Inter-Ministry Futsal concludes tonight

-Jamaican Popcaan expected in the house After weeks of exciting encounters, the Sannsports Banks Beer Inter-Ministries and Corporations final will be held today, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall...

GABF release squad for All-Star Series against Antigua

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABF release squad for All-Star Series against Antigua

The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) will be hosting an Antigua and Barbuda Men’s All-Star Basketball Team during November 28 – December 3. The GABF has named a squad for the...

The National Coach Speaks …WELCOME WAYNE THANK YOU CLINTON AND THE NC

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on The National Coach Speaks …WELCOME WAYNE THANK YOU CLINTON AND THE NC

By Jamaal Shabazz Congrats to new Guyana Football Federation President, Wayne Forde and his executive and appreciation must also go to his challenger Nigel Hughes, both slates giving dignity to the...

Despite good performance Lady Jags bow out to Puerto Rico

Nov 20, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Despite good performance Lady Jags bow out to Puerto Rico

The crowd in attendance at the Ato Bolton Stadium in Couva Trinidad, gave the Lady Jags a standing ovation despite them losing 1 – 0 to Puerto Rico on Wednesday night in their semi-final of the...

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D-Up Basketball Academy Training camp brings Hoop Dreams to Life with Region 3 Jamboree

Bureaucracy gone bananas!

…Peeping Tom kaieteur News- Every morning, the government wakes up, stretches its arms, and spends one billion dollars... more