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Man shot, police say he might be a robbery suspect

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Man shot, police say he might be a robbery suspect

Police are conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances under which a 34-year-old father was shot to the left thigh and hand early yesterday morning, allegedly at ‘B’ Field Sophia,...

GuySuCo ends year with over 231,000 tonnes

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GuySuCo ends year with over 231,000 tonnes

The second sugar crop for 2015 officially ended on Wednesday evening, with the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) achieving 231,145 tonnes – 3,702 tonnes more than its target of 227,443 tonnes....

Businessman on $1M bail pending appeal of rape conviction

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Businessman on $1M bail pending appeal of rape conviction

By Rehanna Ramsay Convicted Charlestown businessman, Kevin Jordan, has been released on $1 million bail, pending an appeal of the jail term imposed on him for sodomising a seven-year-old boy. Last...

Overseas-based Guyanese host Christmas party for kids

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Overseas-based Guyanese host Christmas party for kids

Christmas parties are never too much for children. With all the parties hosted across the country to ring in this joyous season, O’Reily Mc Curdy and his wife, Karen Blackman hosted their annual...

Christmas came early for Saxacalli

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Christmas came early for Saxacalli

Christmas came early for residents of Saxacalli, Essequibo River, as members of staff from the Robb Street branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia visited the riverain community on December 12, 2015 to...

Most pavement dwellers have TB

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Most pavement dwellers have TB

– says senior social welfare official The Ministry of Social Protection is in receipt of information that the majority of the homeless population has Tuberculosis (TB), a senior welfare...

“Sex work is work; end violence against such service providers”

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on “Sex work is work; end violence against such service providers”

– Guyana Project forum stresses Focused on the elimination of violence against sex workers in observance of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, the Society Against...

Guyana achieves COP21 agenda

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana achieves COP21 agenda

– pushed negotiations for protection for SIDS, other vulnerable states The Guyana delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference; (COP21), held...

‘David G V’ joins latest of riverain school boats

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘David G V’ joins latest of riverain school boats

President David Granger’s Boats, Buses and Bicycles or ‘Three Bs’ Programme, grew by another school boat, which was donated by Charity Fisherman, Mr. Kumar Lallbachan. President...

What cricket means to West Indies (Part 12)

Dec 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on What cricket means to West Indies (Part 12)

Shivnarine Chanderpaul appointed 28th WI captain Seven players put on black list for signing sponsorship contract At the age of 30 and on his home ground Bourda, Shivnarine Chanderpaul became the 6th...

Guyana NRA Fullbore Section honours leading shooters

Dec 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana NRA Fullbore Section honours leading shooters

Following a hectic 2015 where the biggest event for the Caribbean was the World Championships and Palma Match at Camp Perry, Ohio, USA, local riflemen settled down to contest the National...

Housing Ministry pursues new direction

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Housing Ministry pursues new direction

Seven months ago, a programme began with an objective to ensure that everybody is housed in cohesive and sustainable communities. During the period, May to December, staff of the housing and water...

M&CC promises more recreational parks like Merriman Mall

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on M&CC promises more recreational parks like Merriman Mall

The Mayor and City Council says that the public can look forward to the complete transformation of the city to include more recreational parks such as the one at Merriman’s Mall in the coming...

Legal Affairs Ministry to host public consultations on Anti-Terrorism Bill

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Legal Affairs Ministry to host public consultations on Anti-Terrorism Bill

The Ministry of Legal Affairs has seemingly taken into consideration the many concerns raised by the parliamentary Opposition and the business community with regards to the lack of consultation on...

GTU embraces Granger’s notion of “no place for untrained teachers”

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GTU embraces Granger’s notion of “no place for untrained teachers”

“There will come a time when there will be no untrained teachers in the public education system,” said President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Mr. Mark Lyte, recently. Lyte’s remark...

Health Ministry mulls ‘National Eye Bank’

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry mulls ‘National Eye Bank’

…as demand increases for corneal transplants As the demand for corneal transplants increases, the Ministry of Public Health is engaging in talks for the development of a National Eye Bank in...

$50,000 bonus does not extend to pensioners – Harmon

Dec 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on $50,000 bonus does not extend to pensioners – Harmon

A recent $50,000 bonus for public servants does not extend to pensioners, Government says. Responding to questions on Wednesday related to the bonus announced earlier this month to certain categories...

Whitie bar to host 20/20 dominoes

Dec 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Whitie bar to host 20/20 dominoes

Whitie Bar of Best Road, Vreed-en-Hoop will be hosting 20/20 dominoes tournament on Sunday starting at 14:00 hrs. Entrance fee is $10,000, the winning team will take home a trophy and $100,000,...

Entries sponsors, roll in for Mohammed “Nankoo” Shariff Memorial Horserace meeting

Dec 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Entries sponsors, roll in for Mohammed “Nankoo” Shariff Memorial Horserace meeting

Entries and sponsors have begun to roll in for the Mohammed “Nankoo” Shariff Memorial Horserace meeting. The event which is set for Sunday 3rd January will be held at the Rising Sun, Arima Park,...

Football resurfacing on the Essequibo Coast with steady competitions

Dec 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Football resurfacing on the Essequibo Coast with steady competitions

President of the Essequibo/ Pomeroon Football Association, Wesley Haynes giving an update on the current status of football on the Essequibo Coast has revealed that the sport was dormant on the...

Kelly, Andrews successful at GBBC exam

Dec 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kelly, Andrews successful at GBBC exam

Junior Kelly and Stephen Andrews, both 24 years old, were successful at the recent Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) examination. Both officials made their debut in the Pepsi/Michael Parris U16...

Flying Ace Cycle Club to stage race to begin Guyana’s 50th anniversary celebrations

Dec 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Flying Ace Cycle Club to stage race to begin Guyana’s 50th anniversary celebrations

The Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) of New Amsterdam Berbice is at it again. This time the club will be hitting the ground running, as it continues to set the pace. The club in recognition of Guyana’s...

GFA/Banks Beer Cup Football tournament

Dec 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFA/Banks Beer Cup Football tournament

Beacon clip Flamingo’s wings; Camptown overcome Northern Rangers in thrillers Beacon FC and Flamingo FC played to a goalless first half but made amends during the second session, each scoring one...

Zeelandia/Maria’s Pleasure, SS Jaguars secure final berths

Dec 25, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Zeelandia/Maria’s Pleasure, SS Jaguars secure final berths

Zeelandia/Maria’s Pleasure and Sans Souci Jaguars have secured their places in the final of the Badri Prasad Memorial T20 competition after recording victories in their respective semi final games...

This monstrosity named NICIL

Dec 25, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on This monstrosity named NICIL

Dear Editor, Permit me to share a few more thoughts on the issue and presence of NICIL. There it is: huge, amorphous, ethereal. At times, there is wondering as to whether it is a troubling aberration...

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