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Eight months later…Little progress made by coalition Govt. to correct Broadcasting legislation

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Eight months later…Little progress made by coalition Govt. to correct Broadcasting legislation

In 2012, David Granger, the then Opposition Leader was of the view that the Broadcasting Legislation was riddled with inconsistencies. The inconsistencies, he said, conflicted with freedom of speech...

Govt. asks AG’s office to review its own work in phase two of the forensic audits

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. asks AG’s office to review its own work in phase two of the forensic audits

…This is a major blunder that will not serve in the best interest of the nation – Kissoon By Abena Rockcliffe The Auditor General’s Office is now getting ready to begin what is being...

Relatives of murder victims voice strong objections to release of condemned killers

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Relatives of murder victims voice strong objections to release of condemned killers

“That was a merciless act he did. My father begged him but instead, he chopped my father’s head off. He did not show my father any mercy, now he wants mercy?” Imagine losing your daughter or...

Youths to participate in every year’s budget

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Youths to participate in every year’s budget

– must demand a presence at the table – Finance Minister For the first time, youth representatives from the 10 Administrative Regions were invited to participate in shaping a national...

Man in controversial ‘police’ video critical after drinking poison

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Man in controversial ‘police’ video critical after drinking poison

– relatives blame social media response A man, who was at the center of a controversial video that went viral early this year, is currently battling for his life at a private hospital after he...

Missing schoolgirl found in Sophia house

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Missing schoolgirl found in Sophia house

A 15-year-old schoolgirl, who disappeared from her Supply, East Bank Demerara (EBD) home two Sundays ago, has been found. Police found the teen, Entiyah Singh in a house at Sophia, Georgetown last...

Min. Holder urges consideration as Mahaica rice farmers exchange threats

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Min. Holder urges consideration as Mahaica rice farmers exchange threats

Amid reports of gunplay and persons being detained, the situation in the Mahaica/Maichony is engaging the attention of Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder, who has urged that rice farmers be...

Brickdam Secondary NY Alumni Association gives back to alma mater

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Brickdam Secondary NY Alumni Association gives back to alma mater

On Friday January 15, the New York Chapter of the Brickdam Secondary US Alumni Association Inc. (BSAA) donated school supplies and numerous textbooks to their alma mater in a drive to improve the...

Govt to present National Gender Policy this year

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt to present National Gender Policy this year

The A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change (ANPU+AFC) government will be formulating and presenting a National Gender Policy during the course of 2016. This was revealed during the...

‘World Boss’ Gayle lights up Providence in Unity Cricket

Feb 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘World Boss’ Gayle lights up Providence in Unity Cricket

By Sean Devers A swashbuckling 48-ball 101 from Chris Gayle thrilled a large crowd on hand and millions more around the world, following the merciless onslaught live on NCN Radio on Saturday night...

Budget 2016…Infrastructural development given high priority

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Budget 2016…Infrastructural development given high priority

In recognition of the fact that the lack of well-developed infrastructure has hindered the country’s development, Budget 2016 has placed high priority on infrastructural development. Finance...

Consumer Concerns…Use beauty aids and cosmetics wisely

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Consumer Concerns…Use beauty aids and cosmetics wisely

Pat Dial From time to time consumers have approached the Guyana Consumers Association asking our advice as to what are the better cosmetics or even shaving lotions. Except when we have specific...

4th Annual Milo Under-20 Schools Football Competition…Inaugural champs St. George’s beaten by St. John’s

Feb 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 4th Annual Milo Under-20 Schools Football Competition…Inaugural champs St. George’s beaten by St. John’s

– Mae’s record most impressive win of the day Inaugural champions St. George’s suffered defeat at the hands of St. John’s College as play in the 4th Annual Milo Under-20 Schools Football...

Opposition cries foul as Speaker denies motion for rice sector debate

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition cries foul as Speaker denies motion for rice sector debate

With Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland’s recent denial of a Motion from the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) to have the state of the rice sector debated, the Opposition party...

Golden Jaguars commence new era of training

Feb 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golden Jaguars commence new era of training

Focus in on laying the foundation for the future of the game in Guyana – Shabazz By Franklin Wilson Under the astute direction of Guyana Football Federation Men’s National Team Head Coach Jamaal...

Big win for Pepsi Hornets in the GTT/GRFU 15’s league

Feb 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Big win for Pepsi Hornets in the GTT/GRFU 15’s league

Dressed in their spanking new outfits, Pepsi Hornets pulled off a sensational come-from-behind win over Yamaha Caribs in the GTT/GRFU fifteens (15) first division league. Old rivalry was rekindled as...

Not Burt Bacharach but Mayor, Hamilton Green

Feb 01, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Not Burt Bacharach but Mayor, Hamilton Green

If you are a consistent reader of my columns you would know I have unlimited admiration for the composer of some of the world’s most phenomenal love songs – Burt Bacharach. The idea to write this...

Trophy Stall Open Chess Championships…Senior National Champion, Wendell Meusa retains leading position on second day

Feb 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Trophy Stall Open Chess Championships…Senior National Champion, Wendell Meusa retains leading position on second day

Senior National Chess Champion, Wendell Meusa, ended the second day of action on 3 points to stay in contention for the top prize when action in the seven-round Trophy Stall Chess championships...

GCA’s Trophy Stall, GISE and Star Party Rentals Cricket…TSC, UG win, rain saves MSC

Feb 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA’s Trophy Stall, GISE and Star Party Rentals Cricket…TSC, UG win, rain saves MSC

By Sean Devers Transport Sports Club (TSC) and University of Guyana (UG) registered outright wins in the latest round of action in the GCA’s Trophy Stall, GISE and Star Party Rentals two-day...

Essequibo woman moves to court to prevent repossession of ‘Turnkey’ home

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Essequibo woman moves to court to prevent repossession of ‘Turnkey’ home

Given the pledge that members of the former administration will not stand on the sidelines and watch the Government repossess Turnkey homes distributed under the PPP/C regime, Attorney-at-Law, Anil...

Demerara claim Masters and female titles

Feb 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Demerara claim Masters and female titles

Demerara won the male Masters and Female open titles when the Unity softball cricket tournament was contested on Saturday at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Demerara overcame Berbice by six...

Troy Cadogan officially installed as Western Tigers President

Feb 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Troy Cadogan officially installed as Western Tigers President

Commits to forward movement of the entity By Michael Benjamin Ansa McAl executive, Troy Cadogan, was yesterday morning formally installed as the President of the Western Tigers Football Club,...

Youth unemployment to be tackled – as 2016 budget allocates funds

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Youth unemployment to be tackled – as 2016 budget allocates funds

Finance Minister Winston Jordan today told the National Assembly that government recognises youths as “assets”, and hence, the 2016 National Budget caters for education and job creation for this...

$24.6B allocated to develop and modernise security sector

Feb 01, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on $24.6B allocated to develop and modernise security sector

The 2016 National Budget has proposed an allocation of $24.6B for the security sector towards its developmental and modernisation programme. The sum of $21.1B was allocated to the sector in 2015....

Djokovic domination total as he wins sixth Melbourne title

Feb 01, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Djokovic domination total as he wins sixth Melbourne title

MELBOURNE (Reuters) Novak Djokovic vanquished Andy Murray for the fourth time in an Australian Open final on Sunday to win a record-equalling sixth title and serve notice to his rivals that he could...

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Anderson ton, Looknauth’s 9 seals dominant 10-wicket win for Harpy Eagles

The government is in choppy waters

Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- The government stands like a beleaguered captain at the helm of a storm-tossed ship, finds itself... more