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Forestry Commission transferred $$M to various accounts, including NICIL, on Cabinet orders

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Forestry Commission transferred $$M to various accounts, including NICIL, on Cabinet orders

During the reign of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) transferred millions of dollars to various state agencies just because it was instructed to do...

Cops learn that gunmen paid multiple visits to casino

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Cops learn that gunmen paid multiple visits to casino

-as net closes in on gang A security guard and two alleged gunmen are likely to appear in court this week in connection with last Friday’s brazen attack at the Ramada Princess Casino. Crime Chief...

City Hall out to reclaim city property

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on City Hall out to reclaim city property

– dismantles Brassonic’s illegal shed, removes Stabroek Market pavement vendors The dust has hardly settled after the massive cleaning at the Stabroek Market Square yesterday; but Town Clerk...

Fisherman, family terrorized, robbed of over $7M in cash, jewelry

May 03, 2016 KNews News 1

A Corentyne fisherman and his family were on Sunday evening attacked and robbed by four armed and masked bandits who relieved them of over $7 million in cash and jewelry. The man, Nakool Manohar, 47,...

Deportee detained for Parika businessman’s murder

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Deportee detained for Parika businessman’s murder

-lover still in custody Police have detained a deportee who may be the gunman that killed fuel dealer Seeram Singh last Saturday. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said that the suspect, who is from...

GNBA against political parties holding Broadcast Licence

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GNBA against political parties holding Broadcast Licence

By Abena-Rockcliffe-Campbell The Board of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) is not in favour of political parties holding Broadcasting Licences. Therefore, it is unlikely that the...

Casino bandit cry pun he money—it wet

May 03, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Casino bandit cry pun he money—it wet

Bandits does plan dem crime like how some children does study fuh exams. Dem does do research and conduct interviews. That is how de people who rob de casino de other day, operate. Dem study de place...

Amazing Leicester celebrate fairytale title success

May 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Amazing Leicester celebrate fairytale title success

LONDON (Reuters) Leicester City’s Premier League title dream became reality yesterday as their only remaining challengers Tottenham Hotspur drew 2-2 at Chelsea handing the underdogs the trophy in...

National U- 21 stickmen in final prep for Pan Am Juniors

May 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on National U- 21 stickmen in final prep for Pan Am Juniors

-beat GCC Selection in a practice game Less than three weeks remain before the Guyana national under-21 boys hockey team make their first competition appearance against highly rated Chile on May 20th...

Mayors Cup football kick-off Thursday weather permitting

May 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mayors Cup football kick-off Thursday weather permitting

Coordinator Lennox Arthur has disclosed that the Annual Mayor’s Cup Football tournament will commence at the Victoria Ground on the East Coast to Thursday from Thursday weather permitting. Heavy...

Jumbo Jet, Banks DIH Trophy Stall continue to show commitment to horseracing

May 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jumbo Jet, Banks DIH Trophy Stall continue to show commitment to horseracing

The Jumbo Jet Business along with Banks DIH Limited and Trophy Stall among others has been contributing in a significant way in a number of ventures in Guyana’s development. Be it education,...

Regal capture GYO softball crown

May 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regal capture GYO softball crown

Regal defeated Superior Woods by one run to win the final of the Gandhi Youth Organisation softball tournament played on Sunday. Regal managed 126-2 of their allotted 10 overs, taking first strike....

Rising Star to host fitness event on May 22

May 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rising Star to host fitness event on May 22

Rising Star in collaboration with Office of the Presidency will be hosting an Independence 5k walk as well as a 5k and 10k run on May 22 commencing at Square of the Revolution from 16:00hrs. Entrance...

In time, Falcons record victories

May 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on In time, Falcons record victories

In time and Falcons registered victories when the Impressors and Golden Masters dominoes tournament commenced on Sunday at R and R Sports Club. In time marked 70 games to beat Mix Up 69 and Golden...

Wins for Bishops’, Plaisance, Marian and St. Roses Girls in NSBF Regionals

May 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wins for Bishops’, Plaisance, Marian and St. Roses Girls in NSBF Regionals

Youth Basketball Guyana’s (YBG) National School Basketball Festival (NSBF) Georgetown and East Coast continued on Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall with Plaisance, Bishops’ High, Marian...

D’Andrade finishes second at Point Fortin Borough Races

May 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on D’Andrade finishes second at Point Fortin Borough Races

It was cold and rainy from start to finish, but the elements could not deter the Trinidad-based Guyanese duo, Lionel D’Andrade and Kelvin Johnson from carrying the flag for Guyana at...

OAS pays tribute to Sir Ron Sanders

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on OAS pays tribute to Sir Ron Sanders

Washington, DC, —The Organization of American States (OAS), yesterday, paid tribute to Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders for his successful Presidency of the Permanent Council,...

State must withdraw from competing with Private Media – Granger

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on State must withdraw from competing with Private Media – Granger

…Eventually, Chronicle Newspaper should revert to private ownership By Kiana Wilburg A free, pluralistic and independent media community, on all platforms, is important for facilitating good...

Forensic audit recommends…Ministry of Citizenship should have central location

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Forensic audit recommends…Ministry of Citizenship should have central location

-with three split division of services In a bid to improve services at the Passport Office, the forensic audit report into the entity is recommending a sweeping revision of the organization structure...

Pomeroon murder suspects released on bail

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Pomeroon murder suspects released on bail

The three suspects in the murder of 58-year-old Mohamed Shameer, whose mutilated body was discovered in a clump of bushes at Moruca, on Thursday, were released on $2M bail. The trio, Rondell...

Ed Ahmad says he cooperated, deserves more time a free man

May 03, 2016 KNews News 2

Guyana-born, New York-based Guyanese businessman, Edul Ahmad, who is facing jail time for real estate fraud, has successfully applied for more time outside, pending his sentencing. In a letter last...

Corruption is staunching the existence of a manufacturing industry in Guyana

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Corruption is staunching the existence of a manufacturing industry in Guyana

…..with oil on the horizon corruption will start seeping in again—Dr. Thomas Singh By Jeanna Pearson Once corruption is present, Guyana’s development will be stagnant. So too will the hope of...

Mahdia Authorities meet as flash floods hit community- residents may have to be evacuated

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Mahdia Authorities meet as flash floods hit community- residents may have to be evacuated

Region Eight Chairman, Bonaventure Fredericks, recently visited the various areas of Mahdia that have been affected by severe flooding. The Mahdia area is no stranger to flooding. According to...

GTU worried about stalled negotiations with Ministry

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GTU worried about stalled negotiations with Ministry

The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) is questioning whether the Ministry of Education views the welfare of teachers as an important factor. “We are becoming worried as to how this Ministry sees the...

Eureka Medical Laboratory pushes green energy

May 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Eureka Medical Laboratory pushes green energy

…launches fully solar- powered building By Rehanna Ramsay “I do not sleep to dream but dream to change the world,” are the words of famed Guyanese poet, Martin Carter; a phrase which proves...

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Rana five-for and enterprising batting put Bangladesh in the driver’s seat

Morally Right. Legally wrong

…Peeping Tom Morally Right. Legally wrong Kaieteur News- The situation concerning the disputed parliamentary seat held... more