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Retirees getting ‘fat cat’ salaries

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Retirees getting ‘fat cat’ salaries

-situation forcing political loyalty A practice by the previous Government of offering contracts under lucrative terms to retired public and other officials is coming under fire. Former Auditor...

Unfair land distribution…Small miners given crumbs while big operators grab up prime land

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Unfair land distribution…Small miners given crumbs while big operators grab up prime land

Small scale miners have revealed huge concerns about the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission’s (GGMC) method of awarding land by lottery, including concerns that while they are being given land...

Questionable German company seeks Govt contract

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Questionable German company seeks Govt contract

With the worrying number of road fatalities over the past few years, the Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) as well Government Officials, after witnessing a...

Jagdeo wants Govt. to conserve on spending but vows to pursue extravagant personal benefits

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo wants Govt. to conserve on spending but vows to pursue extravagant personal benefits

By Abena Rockcliffe Opposition leader, Bharrat Jagdeo is outraged by the new government’s use of tax dollars to fund multimillion dollar city clean ups and “old year’s night bashments.” The...

Parole Board meets on former death row inmates’ release

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Parole Board meets on former death row inmates’ release

– but Ramjattan has final say By Dale Andrews Several death row inmates who had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment are holding their breaths hoping that the Parole Board finds favour...

Code of Conduct underway for broadcasters

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Code of Conduct underway for broadcasters

Given the widely perceived biased coverage and “unhealthy content” of some of the stories reported by radio broadcasters during the May 2015 General and Regional Elections, the Guyana National...

Scamps attracted to Guyana like Bees to honey

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Scamps attracted to Guyana like Bees to honey

De world is a place full of smart ass people. It don’t have room for fools. Guyana must remember that at all times. If you foolish people gun ride you all over. Sam Blinds and Donald Dumb prove...

V Net Communications extends sponsorship to Paul

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on V Net Communications extends sponsorship to Paul

V Net Communications has extended sponsorship to West Indies U19 vice captain Keemo Paul. At a simple ceremony held at the entity’s office 25 Delph Street, Campbellville prior to Paul’s departure...

E-Networks 2nd Annual Cross Fitness Challenge set for March 13

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on E-Networks 2nd Annual Cross Fitness Challenge set for March 13

Buoyed by the success of last year, the Guyana Fitness Games has once again partnered with E-Networks to stage the second annual E-Networks Cross Fitness Challenge which will be held on Sunday, March...

ABSAA Project Managers set to arrive today

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on ABSAA Project Managers set to arrive today

In an effort to underline his seriousness about realising his dream of developing the Alex Bunbury Sports and Academics Academy’ (ABSAA) here in Guyana, the Canadian Hall of Fame inductee with...

Brilliant Broad lifts England to series win in S Africa

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Brilliant Broad lifts England to series win in S Africa

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) A venomous spell of fast bowling from Stuart Broad led England to an emphatic seven- wicket win over South Africa in the third test on Saturday to clinch the series. Broad’s...

Trophy Stall/GISC and Star Party Rentals cricket …Bacchus’ unbeaten 59 give GCC control

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Trophy Stall/GISC and Star Party Rentals cricket …Bacchus’ unbeaten 59 give GCC control

An entertaining 73-run third wicket partnership between Soopaul Sinclair and Sunil Singh spearhead Transport Sports Club (TSC) to 179 on the rain affected first day of their GCA’s Trophy Stall,...

Meet the National Sports Commission

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Meet the National Sports Commission

Name: Christopher Jones Director of Sport – Ex Officio Member of the National Sports Commission Background in Sport: played basketball at varying levels. Administration: Incumbent Director of...

UG overcome MSC by 24 runs

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on UG overcome MSC by 24 runs

University of Guyana (UG) defeated Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) by 24 runs when the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/New Building Society second division 40-over tournament continued yesterday....

Tough road ahead but GAWA carrying the ‘weights’ of development

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tough road ahead but GAWA carrying the ‘weights’ of development

By Michael Benjamin 2015 was an eventful year for local sports with every discipline aspiring to supersede its adversaries. It was amidst such fierce competition and with the ‘weighty’...

Western Tigers FC to host annual General Meeting

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Western Tigers FC to host annual General Meeting

It has been approximately two years since Roger Moe was elected President of the Western Tigers Football Club. After enjoying some amount of success, he has signaled his intention to step aside and...

Plaisance Guardians lasso Colts in humdinger

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Plaisance Guardians lasso Colts in humdinger

By Edison Jefford Plaisance Guardians tamed Bounty Colts with a crunch-time lasso that was drawn tight to choke Kurt English on the free-throw line where he was blessed with an opportunity to win the...

“West Indies Women’s Team could emulate their male counterparts in 2016!”

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on “West Indies Women’s Team could emulate their male counterparts in 2016!”

Colin E. H. Croft In a strange twist, West Indies Men’s team is now ranked No. 1 in world T-20’s, but, on paper, it is WI Women, ranked No. 2 in ICC World Championship standings, who have a much...

South Ruimveldt Gardens slated for major development

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on South Ruimveldt Gardens slated for major development

Residents of South Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown, will soon see major transformation and development in their community. Work has commenced on crafting a development plan. This will be beneficial to...

Mining operators put on notice to comply with rules, regulations

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Mining operators put on notice to comply with rules, regulations

– as Broomes declares no compromise on safety standards By Jarryl Bryan Newly installed Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources, Simona Broomes, has put mining operators on notice...

A DIFFICULT TIME FOR BOYS

Jan 17, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on A DIFFICULT TIME FOR BOYS

Recently, it became very difficult for boys to grow up in Guyana and not be involved in criminal activities. Almost every day, parents, especially mothers, are struggling to keep their sons alive and...

Battling emerging viruses – an unavoidable role of the health sector

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Battling emerging viruses – an unavoidable role of the health sector

By Sharmain Grainger Aside from struggling to deal with the regular complexities of trying to heal the sick and maintain gains made over the years, the health sector has had to deal with a number of...

GWI moving towards 24-hr water supply nationally

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GWI moving towards 24-hr water supply nationally

– CEO says rationing was senseless By Mondale Smith Guyana is no different from the rest of the world as regards to the need for accessibility to potable, safe water at all times. It is against...

Peer education a powerful tool in TIP fight —Minister Lawrence tells QC students

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Peer education a powerful tool in TIP fight —Minister Lawrence tells QC students

Young people’s participation is critical to the country’s effort to curb social ills as they are powerful agents of change. Volda Lawrence, Minister of Social Protection, made this observation to...

CARICOM reforms moving apace –La Rocque

Jan 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM reforms moving apace –La Rocque

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is proceeding apace with implementing a number of changes. According to the secretariat, the Community Strategic Plan 2015-2019, including the...

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The GRA is batting out of its crease

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has once again demonstrated a perplexing propensity... more