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John Lewis Styles 3 Stage Timed Shoot on today

May 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on John Lewis Styles 3 Stage Timed Shoot on today

The Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) Small Bore Section will today host the Johns Lewis Styles sponsored 3 Stage Timed Shoot at the Timehri Rifle Range from 09:00hrs. Shooters placing...

What cricket means to West Indians (part 14) …Chanderpaul quits as Skipper

May 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on What cricket means to West Indians (part 14) …Chanderpaul quits as Skipper

By Sean Devers After another series defeat in New Zealand and the loss of form, Shiv Chanderpaul quit as West Indies skipper on April 11th 2006. “I would like to take this opportunity to tender my...

GSCL/NSC Inc Independence Cup…Kingston guides Regal to victory, De Franca claims 5 for

May 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GSCL/NSC Inc Independence Cup…Kingston guides Regal to victory, De Franca claims 5 for

Samuel Kingston struck a fine half century while Greg De Franca grabbed a five-wicket haul as Regal and Mike’s Wellman recorded victories when the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc./National...

Moeen Ali & Chris Woakes put hosts in control

May 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Moeen Ali & Chris Woakes put hosts in control

Moeen Ali hit his second Test century and Chris Woakes produced his best figures with bat and ball as England seized control of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street. Resuming on...

GuyanaNRA to host 2017 WIFBSC …To coincide with 150th Anniversary of association

May 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GuyanaNRA to host 2017 WIFBSC …To coincide with 150th Anniversary of association

Following the successful hosting of the 2016 edition of the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council (WIFBSC) Short Range championships at the Crabbs Rifle Range, Antigua and Barbuda from May 16-22, the...

D.C Jammers complete series sweep

May 29, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on D.C Jammers complete series sweep

The Washington D.C Jammers wrapped up their 2016 Guyana tour Friday night with another emphatic victory against Colts combined at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Colts used its allowance of five...

Gov’t committed to improving accountability- Granger

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t committed to improving accountability- Granger

– as third Goolsarran public accountability book launched By Jarryl Bryan The government is committed to rooting out corruption, but while the scourge has been shown to exist among public...

16-year-old waitress shot in face during botched robbery

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 16-year-old waitress shot in face during botched robbery

– Gunman threatened to kidnap victim days ago A 16-year-old Better Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD) waitress was shot in the face Friday night during a botched robbery at the Chinese Restaurant...

Region One residents benefit from health fair

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Region One residents benefit from health fair

The Guyana Aid Region One Inc. (GARO) gave back to Mabaruma and other surrounding communities on Tuesday, by hosting its biennial health fair. Over 200 persons received medical assistance from the...

The economy and the predicted growth

May 29, 2016 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The economy and the predicted growth

The economy performed unreliably over 2015 and this situation is not expected to improve for the people in 2016. That is why we asked the question, economic growth for whom? The IMF has just...

Rapist attacks Supenaam mother

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Rapist attacks Supenaam mother

A Supenaam mother of two who was raped early Friday morning by a resident who frequented her shop was taken for treatment for an injured left thumb at the Suddie Public Hospital. The young mother is...

BaiShanLin still does not qualify for joint ventures—says Goolsarran

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on BaiShanLin still does not qualify for joint ventures—says Goolsarran

By Abena Rockcliffe- Campbell Chartered Accountant, Anand Goolsarran has presented yet another reason why the controversial logging company, BaiShanLin Forest Development Inc, should not be allowed...

Jubilee film… Film-maker Mahadeo Shivraj complains of rejection

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Jubilee film… Film-maker Mahadeo Shivraj complains of rejection

Guyanese film-maker Mahadeo Shivraj has complained that he suffered rejection from the government for the screening of his film, which was set to be released for Guyana’s 50th Golden Jubilee...

GMC audit recommends…Total revamp of marketing platform and regional expansion

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GMC audit recommends…Total revamp of marketing platform and regional expansion

By Jarryl Bryan The Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) is mandated to serve as the marketing arm of the Ministry of Agriculture. Specifically, it also coordinates the development and marketing of...

Woman seeks assistance with finding missing pensioner

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Woman seeks assistance with finding missing pensioner

An East Ruimveldt woman is pleading with the public for assistance with locating her missing ex-spouse, Logan Crandon whom she last saw over two weeks ago. Joan Lespeur, who resides at Lot 712 East...

First Lady hosts luncheon for WAD’s adolescent moms

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on First Lady hosts luncheon for WAD’s adolescent moms

First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, joined representatives from Women Across Differences (WAD), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited, volunteers and beneficiaries...

TCV helping to combat scourge of suicide

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on TCV helping to combat scourge of suicide

A number of individuals and organizations have recognized that suicide is not only a challenge but there is need for strategic measures to help combat its scourge. Among the organizations that have...

Future of ACP to come under scrutiny at 8th Heads Summit

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Future of ACP to come under scrutiny at 8th Heads Summit

– Guyana to attend The Eighth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States will see Guyana participating in this important event from May 30 to...

Addicted to armed robberies: The story of Mike Tyson and Nico Layne

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Addicted to armed robberies: The story of Mike Tyson and Nico Layne

People can become addicted to crimes in the same way they can develop a dependency on alcohol or drugs. Such is the case of Nico Layne and Mike Tyson- as it appears as if they find some level of...

Blind Society gets donation of canes from US-based family

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Blind Society gets donation of canes from US-based family

A Guyana-born family residing in the United States decided to return to these shores to celebrate the ‘Golden Jubilee’. However, the plan was to have a two-pronged affair. The Wilburg family, who...

STANDARDS IN FOCUS…Making local wooden furniture to standard requirements

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on STANDARDS IN FOCUS…Making local wooden furniture to standard requirements

There is great potential for Guyana’s furniture industry, especially for manufacturers of wooden furniture. The widespread availability of raw materials, including the vast variety of woods,...

CONSUMER CONCERNS….DON’T BE ROBBED BY FOREIGN SCAMMERS

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on CONSUMER CONCERNS….DON’T BE ROBBED BY FOREIGN SCAMMERS

PAT DIAL A year ago this column carried what was in effect an advisory to Guyanese not to be taken in by foreign scams. These scams seem to have had an upsurge in recent months and within the last...

Sir Shridath Ramphal’s book launched –

May 29, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Sir Shridath Ramphal’s book launched –

publication in honor of Guyana’s fiftieth year of Independence “Guyana In The World: The First of the First Fifty Years and the Predatory Challenge” by Sir Shridath Ramphal was launched on...

The cruel paymasters at City Hall

May 29, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on The cruel paymasters at City Hall

Dear Editor, With the Golden Jubilee being such a is a pivotal milestone for this dear land of ours, and with hundreds of thousands joining each other celebrate the Guyanese culture, and to...

Bandit remanded on robbery with violence charge

May 29, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Bandit remanded on robbery with violence charge

A man who attacked his fellow villager and dealt him several lashes with a piece of wood before robbing him has been remanded to jail. The man, Bharrat Sham, called Ramjeet, 31, of Betsy Ground East...

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No immigrant should feel safe in America today

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- There was a time when an illegal immigrant in America could live in the shadows with some... more