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US ready to help Guyana pin those who stash money there

Feb 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on US ready to help Guyana pin those who stash money there

By Abena Rockcliffe It was the former US President, George Bush, who warned Third World Leaders not to run away with the idea that they can rob their nation blind then go splurge the money in the...

Govt. launching special unit to police mining, logging industry

Feb 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. launching special unit to police mining, logging industry

-PPP presided over weak, ineffectual system of ensuring compliance – Minister Trotman Amidst growing concerns over regulatory monitoring of the country’s mining and logging sectors, Government...

Wind farm Head exposes Jagdeo’s deceit

Feb 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Wind farm Head exposes Jagdeo’s deceit

By Abena Rockcliffe “Wild” accusations of incestuous behaviour on the part of the Government as contended by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo have been dismissed by the businessman caught in the...

Remigrant scheme riddled with corruption–Foreign Affairs Minister

Feb 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Remigrant scheme riddled with corruption–Foreign Affairs Minister

…Says recommendations made to hand it over to other ministers for greater scrutiny After conducting a series of assessments on the Remigrant Scheme, Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl Greenidge, has...

Police Serving Commission moving to end supersession in the Force

Feb 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Police Serving Commission moving to end supersession in the Force

By Dale Andrews “For example you have an Inspector being promoted above 30 Inspectors who would have acquired that status before him, and the question must be asked, why?” The Police Service...

Police second in command hospitalized after tyre blow out

Feb 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Police second in command hospitalized after tyre blow out

Mere minutes after leaving a Criminal Investigation Department social at the Gravity Night Club, Assistant Commissioner Balram Persaud, was involved in an accident and is now hospitalized in a...

If no rains, less sugar for 2017 -GuySuCo

Feb 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on If no rains, less sugar for 2017 -GuySuCo

The current sugar crop is being negatively affected by the prevailing dry conditions brought on by El Nino weather patterns. Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo’s) Agriculture Services...

Obama ah walk wid Hanuman in ee packet

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Obama ah walk wid Hanuman in ee packet

Some people does enter house by dem back when dem going home late; some does sprinkle water when salt fall pun de ground because dem believe that when dem dead dem got to pick up every grain wid dem...

Over 38 years in danger’s way…Retired Utility Lineman, Richard Bourne, is a ‘Special Person’

Feb 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Over 38 years in danger’s way…Retired Utility Lineman, Richard Bourne, is a ‘Special Person’

“Utility Lineman work is dangerous. But it is an enjoyable job. I loved it. If I were to be born again I would go for that job and start from the bottom all over again…Electricity is very...

Panthers defence has been a turnover machine

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Panthers defence has been a turnover machine

(Reuters) The Carolina Panthers defence may not allow the fewest points or lead the NFL in sacks, but their ability to force turnovers has been a key factor behind their remarkable run to the Super...

SEL FINALE to kick off on Friday

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on SEL FINALE to kick off on Friday

Number of changes implemented to strengthen By Franklin Wilson The FINALE of the Stag Elite League (SEL) organised by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is set to unfold from Friday at the Guyana...

Broncos top-ranked defence set for ultimate test

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Broncos top-ranked defence set for ultimate test

(Reuters) It took a blowout loss in the Super Bowl two years ago for the Denver Broncos to transform from an offence-heavy attack to a defensive juggernaut better suited to winning the championship...

Australia’s Watson joins IPL’s Bangalore for $1.4 million

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Australia’s Watson joins IPL’s Bangalore for $1.4 million

MUMBAI (Reuters) Australia’s Shane Watson attracted a top bid of $1.4 million and will join the Bangalore franchise for the next edition of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament, while...

WDCA President’s Cup T20…Mc Gill, Number Two, Independence triumph

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on WDCA President’s Cup T20…Mc Gill, Number Two, Independence triumph

Mc Gill, Number Two Canal and Independence SC recorded victories when the West Demerara Cricket Association President’s Cup T20 continued recently. Mc Gill defeated Long Pond SC by 52 runs at...

Police and GDF at forefront as boxers selected for Olympic Qualifier

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Police and GDF at forefront as boxers selected for Olympic Qualifier

The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association has turned to the military for assistance in breaking Guyana’s 20-year Olympic jinx. GABA last week named Policeman Dennis ‘Menace’ Thomas and Desmond...

Classic Promotions 4-a-side football on today

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Classic Promotions 4-a-side football on today

Classic Promotions in collaboration with Turkeyen Sports Committee will be hosting a 4-a-side small goal football competition at East Ruimveldt basketball court starting at 10:00hrs today. At stake...

LABA Disciplinary C’tee fines Amelia’s Ward Jets $20,000 or suspension for a year

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on LABA Disciplinary C’tee fines Amelia’s Ward Jets $20,000 or suspension for a year

-Falcons also fined The findings of a Disciplinary Committee set up by the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) to investigate a report of indiscipline by the Amelia’s Ward Jets...

GCA/NBS second division 40-over tourney…Rutherford, Forrester slam centuries as DCC, GCC chalk semi final wins

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA/NBS second division 40-over tourney…Rutherford, Forrester slam centuries as DCC, GCC chalk semi final wins

By Zaheer Mohamed Sherfene Rutherford and Winston Forester stroked centuries as Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) and Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) recorded victories when the semi finals of the Georgetown...

$500,000 GOA boost for Lady Jags

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on $500,000 GOA boost for Lady Jags

By Franklin Wilson With the Lady Jags set to open their quest for Olympic qualification this week in Texas when they take on CONCACAF powerhouse Canada on Thursday at the BBVA Campus Stadium in the...

The GCA’s Trophy Stall, GISC and Star Party Rentals Cricket…

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on The GCA’s Trophy Stall, GISC and Star Party Rentals Cricket…

Gajanand Singh (95), Suknanan 7-46 help GNIC to first innings points By Sean Devers Off-spinner Gajanan Suknanan grabbed 7-46 while Gajanand Singh (95) and Anthony D’Andrade (53) added 103 for the...

4th Annual Milo Schools U-20 Football Competition…Defending champs roll on with emphatic win

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 4th Annual Milo Schools U-20 Football Competition…Defending champs roll on with emphatic win

Defending champion Chase Academy, Kingston, Dolphin and Tucville, all registered victories when the 4th Annual Milo Schools Under-20 Schools Football Competition continued yesterday, at the Ministry...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Alex Bunbury thanks Guyana and Guyanese for the love and support

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Alex Bunbury thanks Guyana and Guyanese for the love and support

Dear Guyanese in Guyana and the diaspora, I have never been more proud to be Guyanese than I am today, a mere few weeks removed from my two-week, homecoming tour of our native land. The outpouring of...

GMR&SC Endurance Race …Team Fullworks on a mission to retake title

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC Endurance Race …Team Fullworks on a mission to retake title

Multiple-times champions Team Fullworks is predicting that they will come out victorious at the season opening Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) Endurance Day event which takes place...

Persaud Guides Saw Pit A to victory

Feb 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Persaud Guides Saw Pit A to victory

Michael Persaud struck a fine 85 as Saw Pit SC A Team defeated St. Cuthbert’s Mission by four runs in a T20 fixture played recently at Bel View ground, WBD. Man-of-the-Match Persaud clobbered six...

Hare Krishna devotee dies

Feb 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Hare Krishna devotee dies

Three suspects arrested On Friday, even as devotees gathered yet again at the Georgetown Public Hospital chanting Hare Krishna, their shot brother who was unconscious in the Intensive Care Unit,...

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Gimme de ting wah the doctor order me!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The government’s decision to go ahead with the universal healthcare voucher scheme is... more