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BaiShanLin asks UN boss to “remind” Guyana of treaty obligations

May 18, 2016 KNews News 3

– demands GRA return its vehicles in seven days – wants diplomatic solution – claims actions have implications for all investors The seizure of two high-end vehicles last month from...

Gafoor’s multi-billion $$ settlement will be comfortably covered – P&P Insurance

May 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gafoor’s multi-billion $$ settlement will be comfortably covered – P&P Insurance

It has been little more than a week since a catastrophic fire struck at the Gafoor’s Houston Complex. CEO Gafoor had estimated his losses to be in excess of $12 billion. The fire is believed to...

Teens remanded for murder of retired professor

May 18, 2016 KNews News 2

Drama unfolded at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yesterday following a court hearing for five teenagers charged with the murder of retired professor Pairadeau Mars. Relatives of the accused...

Govt. to examine options for $5.2B NIS investment caught in CLICO debacle – Finance Minister

May 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to examine options for $5.2B NIS investment caught in CLICO debacle – Finance Minister

…Says litigation would just be a “long drawn-out process” By Kiana Wilburg Taking the course of litigation may not be on the table at the moment when it comes to Government recouping the $5.2B...

Ashni Singh “shielded” NICIL’s books from external auditors – Goolsarran

May 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Ashni Singh “shielded” NICIL’s books from external auditors – Goolsarran

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh went to great lengths to ensure that the financial statements of the National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited...

Due to lack of legislation…SARU caught in “look but don’t touch” predicament – Dr. Thomas

May 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Due to lack of legislation…SARU caught in “look but don’t touch” predicament – Dr. Thomas

By Kiana Wilburg Since its establishment, the State Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) has found itself caught in a “look but don’t touch” predicament. This is primarily because of the lack of...

GuySuCo in need of another bailout – Chairman

May 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GuySuCo in need of another bailout – Chairman

…More than 60% of $9B budgetary allocation already “gobbled up” The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is expected to approach Finance Minister Winston Jordan for another direct cash...

BaiShan can write to who he want—Soulja Bai

May 18, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on BaiShan can write to who he want—Soulja Bai

BaiShanLin accustom to getting dem own way wid Jagdeo, that scamp. Dem never live up to what they agreed to. Jagdeo and Donald Dumb didn’t do nutten to dem. The coalition been watching dem. Even...

Brazil’s Temer tells Olympic committee Rio will be ready

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Brazil’s Temer tells Olympic committee Rio will be ready

BRASILIA (Reuters) Interim President Michel Temer told the International Olympic Committee that Brazil’s change of government has not interrupted preparations for the Rio 2016 Games, newly...

WIFBSC Individual C/ships…CDS Col. Sir Trevor Thomas opens 2016 edition

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on WIFBSC Individual C/ships…CDS Col. Sir Trevor Thomas opens 2016 edition

By Franklin Wilson In Antigua with the compliments of Encouraging shooters to be competitive with the understanding that everyone cannot win, Chief of Defence Staff of the Antigua and Barbuda...

WIFBSC Individual Championships …Defending champ Braithwaite trails T&T’s Gomez after two ranges by 2 points

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on WIFBSC Individual Championships …Defending champ Braithwaite trails T&T’s Gomez after two ranges by 2 points

Defending West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council (WIFBSC) Individual champion, Guyanese Lennox Braithwaite is trailing WIFBSC President, Trinidadian Norris Gomez by two points after two of three...

DC Jammers basketball tour bounces off Saturday

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on DC Jammers basketball tour bounces off Saturday

-features Youth Basketball games each night The Washington DC Jammers tour will bounce off Saturday night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall with the United States of America-based team taking on...

Profiles for the Washington DC Jammers

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Profiles for the Washington DC Jammers

The Washington D.C Jammers will tour Guyana, May 21-27 where they will play the top four clubs from the recently concluded Road to Mecca National Club Championships at Cliff Anderson Sports Hall....

Berbice Cricket Board says congratulations and good luck to Gudakesh Motie

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Cricket Board says congratulations and good luck to Gudakesh Motie

Another cricketer from Berbice is in line for West Indies Cricket team senior selection. Former West Indies under-19 left arm spinner Gudakesh Motie was included in the West Indies senior team...

Khemraj Pooranmall takes double crown in Trophy Stall Sponsored Jubilee Draughts

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Khemraj Pooranmall takes double crown in Trophy Stall Sponsored Jubilee Draughts

The Guyana Draughts Association concluded its Jubilee Tournament on Sunday last at the National Gymnasium. The games were keenly contested on both days. In the open competition on Saturday, Khemraj...

Mayor’s Cup football tourney shifted for Friday start at Victoria

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mayor’s Cup football tourney shifted for Friday start at Victoria

East Coast, Demerara football fans will get the chance to witness action in the Mayor’s Cup football tournament, which was rescheduled on a few occasions, on at the Victoria Ground from 6:30pm when...

Systems in place for Independence Horses race meet

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Systems in place for Independence Horses race meet

Suriname race horses “Wise Secret” set to compete Samuel Whyte With race day just one week away all systems are falling into place for the much anticipated Jubilee Independence horses race...

Forde wins Telesur 10km Road Race

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Forde wins Telesur 10km Road Race

-Gardner first in Over 55 category Guyana’s distance running ace, Cleveland Forde won the Telesur 10km Road Race in Suriname last weekend as Guyana made a clean sweep in the race with Cleveland...

Toucan Industries latest to support Golden Jubilee 5 and 10K Run, Health & Fitness Walk

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Toucan Industries latest to support Golden Jubilee 5 and 10K Run, Health & Fitness Walk

As athletes and fitness enthusiasts continue to confirm their participation in the May 22 ‘Golden Jubilee’ 5 and 10K Run and Health & Fitness Walk, business entities are following suit and...

National Junior Men Hockey team arrive in Toronto for Jnr Pan Am Championships

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Junior Men Hockey team arrive in Toronto for Jnr Pan Am Championships

The Guyana National Junior Men’s Hockey Team arrived in Toronto, Canada on Monday evening to take part in the Pan American Junior Championships, scheduled for May 20th to 28th. The team settled...

GCB/HIH U-19 50-Overs to recommence this weekend

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB/HIH U-19 50-Overs to recommence this weekend

The GCB/HIH Under-19 50-Overs Competition, which was put on hold due to consistent inclement weather, is all set to recommence this weekend at the Guyana national Stadium. The rain came and prevented...

CARICOM youth reparations relay and rally set for Friday

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on CARICOM youth reparations relay and rally set for Friday

The Guyana Reparations Committee will hold the main event of its month-long activities, the CARICOM International and Regional Youth Reparations Relay and Rally at the Parade Ground (Independence...

Berbice Jubilee Titans name strong 13-man squad for 50th Jubilee T20 game

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Jubilee Titans name strong 13-man squad for 50th Jubilee T20 game

In preparation for the 50th Jubilee Anniversary T20 competition, the Berbice Jubilee Titans, which is made up of players from the Upper Corentyne and Port Mourant areas, has named their 13-man squad...

National Paralympic Committee holds General Assembly

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Paralympic Committee holds General Assembly

The National Paralympic Committee of Guyana, NPCG, held its General Assembly on May 11, 2016 at the Cliff Anderson Sport Hall. The following members were elected to offices by nineteen...

Transport & Harbours win Jubilee Tapeball cricket tourney

May 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Transport & Harbours win Jubilee Tapeball cricket tourney

Transport & Harbours Department won the Trophy Stall Work place eight-over Tapeball knockout cricket tournament which was organised by James ‘Kool’ Lewis and formed a part of Guyana’s...

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Morally Right. Legally wrong

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