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Govt. must move with haste to correct broken procurement system—US diplomat

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. must move with haste to correct broken procurement system—US diplomat

– current structure remains of concern to the US By Kiana Wilburg Guyana’s leaders are faced with a number of economic challenges with only a finite amount of resources to tackle it....

Casino agreements signed under PPP admin. to be re-examine -Govt.

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Casino agreements signed under PPP admin. to be re-examine -Govt.

Amidst questions about casino licences, Government yesterday disclosed that members will soon be appointed to a new Gaming Authority. The authority is the body that regulates gaming in Guyana,...

Firearm license fees to be waive for hinterland farmers- Trotman

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Firearm license fees to be waive for hinterland farmers- Trotman

Government will be waiving the fees paid by farmers in the hinterland for firearm licenses, in addition to facilitating the return of their firearms, which were collected during the firearm amnesty...

$600M in expired drugs sent back from regions to Central Govt. last year

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on $600M in expired drugs sent back from regions to Central Govt. last year

…officials to discuss best procurement practices Amidst a reported shortage of drugs at Government-owned hospitals earlier this year, the Materials Management Unit (MMU) is expected to engage in...

Camp Street prison is like a warzone – COI Chairman

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Camp Street prison is like a warzone – COI Chairman

Justice James Patterson, Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into last week’s riot at the Camp Street prison that left 17 inmates dead, has described the facility as a warzone. Speaking to...

De jail men didn’t want share wid Jagdeo

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on De jail men didn’t want share wid Jagdeo

When dem boys talk about getting Brassington and Jagdeo and all dem other crooks to go to jail dem boys never believe that dem prisoners woulda get so vex that dem woulda bun down de prison. From de...

Guyana through to quarters of Junior U-19 International Badminton championships 2016

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana through to quarters of Junior U-19 International Badminton championships 2016

Guyana blast their way into the Quarter-Finals at the 11 Peru Under-19 Junior International World Ranking Badminton Tournament held in Lima Peru at the Regatas Club Badminton Courts. Sunburst World...

GMR&SC ‘National Race of Champions’ Meet…Vieira working feverishly to be on grid March 20

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC ‘National Race of Champions’ Meet…Vieira working feverishly to be on grid March 20

Considered amongst the best race car drivers to come out of Guyana, before he took a brief haitus from racing, the speed machine by the name of Mark Vieira, though not willing to totally commit his...

Mackeson Mecca III Super Eight begins tomorrow

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mackeson Mecca III Super Eight begins tomorrow

-Three remaining Linden clubs bounce into action By Edison Jefford Eight teams have survived a gruelling first round of the National Basketball Championships: The Mackeson Road to Mecca III, earning...

Leaders consolidate their standing in latest Golyn 10 / 10 round…Lincoln Leander is the man of the day

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Leaders consolidate their standing in latest Golyn 10 / 10 round…Lincoln Leander is the man of the day

The Golyn 10/10 Countrywide Softball cricket tournament organized by the Guyana Softball League and sponsored by Golyn and sons and Trophy Stall was completed with some exciting matches even though...

Berbice Volleyball Association presents balls and equipment to school

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Volleyball Association presents balls and equipment to school

Positioning themselves as trailblazers, the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) continues to charter into untouched areas with success after success. After successfully completing a two day...

Golden Jaguars Captain back at Puerto Rico FC

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golden Jaguars Captain back at Puerto Rico FC

Focused on inspiring others as Pro Career continues By Franklin Wilson Golden Jaguars Senior Captain Christopher Nurse is now on the roster of Puerto Rico Football Club (PRFC) which competes in the...

Essential Supplies Inc supports KMTC Phagwah Race Meet

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Essential Supplies Inc supports KMTC Phagwah Race Meet

The Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) Phagwah Day Horse Race Meet received a timely boost recently when Essential Supplies Inc. baceme the latest entity to add its support to the event. The Meet is...

Black Sharks defeat Rose Hall Jammers

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Black Sharks defeat Rose Hall Jammers

The Fyrish Black Sharks continued their dominance as they stretched their unbeaten run when the Anamayah Memorial Basketball first division tournament for teams in Berbice continued on Sunday with...

Young Warriors through to Memorex U-19 two innings semi finals

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Young Warriors through to Memorex U-19 two innings semi finals

David Eastman instrumental with match haul of 10 wickets Legspinner David Eastman spun webs around the Achievers batsmen with a ten wicket match haul to lead Young Warriors Cricket Club into the semi...

Thompson stars in Hibiscus victory

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Thompson stars in Hibiscus victory

Outstanding performances by Guyanese all-rounder Akaze Thompson helped Hibiscus recorded victories in the Trinidad and Tobago female 50-over tournament recently. Playing at El Dorado West Secondary...

Strathaven/Cane Grove triumph

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Strathaven/Cane Grove triumph

Strathaven/Cane Grove overcame Calcutta by 96 runs when the East Coast Cricket Committee/SPR Enterprise 40-over tournament continued on Sunday. Playing at Strathaven, the home team posted 212 all out...

ECB shortlists 18 for CGI T20

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on ECB shortlists 18 for CGI T20

The Essequibo Cricket Board selectors have shortlisted an 18-man squad for possible selection on their franchise team for the upcoming Cricket Guyana Inc T20 tournament following two trial matches...

Hand-in-Hand on board with Young Warriors fundraiser, Mash Cup 2016 on March 20

Mar 10, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hand-in-Hand on board with Young Warriors fundraiser, Mash Cup 2016 on March 20

Insurance Giants Hand-In-Hand Insurance Company is the latest sponsor of the Young Warriors Cricket Club annual fundraiser, Mash Cup 2016. The tournament which was slated for Mash Day, Tuesday...

Gov’t gets two new ambulances through Turkish donation

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t gets two new ambulances through Turkish donation

The Ministry of Public Health received two fully equipped ambulances from the Turkish Government yesterday. The vehicles which cost $25M will be used to enhance service delivery and transport time...

Crum-Ewing’s death anniversary today

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Crum-Ewing’s death anniversary today

…Vigil to be held in G/T Today marks one year since activist, Courtney Crum-Ewing was assassinated. A vigil is scheduled to be held at the corner of Middle and Carmichael Streets, Georgetown,...

Camp street prison COI…Commission to begin hearing prisoners’ testimony today

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Camp street prison COI…Commission to begin hearing prisoners’ testimony today

The testimonies of five prisoners will kick-start the Commission of Inquiry that was ordered by President David Granger to probe the disturbances and resultant deaths of 17 inmates of the Camp Street...

Arches to be constructed at Agricola, Cummings Lodge for Jubilee—Trotman

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Arches to be constructed at Agricola, Cummings Lodge for Jubilee—Trotman

-Ruimveldt Independence Arch has mysteriously vanished By Jarryl Bryan The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, in association with the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) will be putting out...

Spanish environmentalist robbed, declines prosecution

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Spanish environmentalist robbed, declines prosecution

Two men accused of robbing a Spanish national escaped the walls of prison after charges against them were dropped by the virtual complainant, when they appeared yesterday before Magistrate Judy...

Early closure of schools

Mar 10, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Early closure of schools

The Ministry of Education wishes to notify the public that all public schools will be closed for the Easter Holiday from Thursday, March 17, 2016 and not March 18, 2016 as previously communicated....

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Bureaucracy gone bananas!

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