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Gov’t approves committee to hear public procurement complaints

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t approves committee to hear public procurement complaints

A special body that will hear complaints of breaches in the state’s tendering process is being established, Government announced yesterday. The three-man body had been one of the requirements laid...

Three convicted for robbing, wounding Land Court judge

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Three convicted for robbing, wounding Land Court judge

…two others freed By Feona Morrison One of the country’s most talked about court cases came to an end yesterday. It was the case of the five men accused of robbing and wounding Land Court Judge,...

SOCU probing GMC forensic audit report

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on SOCU probing GMC forensic audit report

The Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) audit report, which was compiled by Saykar A. Boodhoo, has been one of the most clear and concise reports in recommending criminal charges and highlighting...

Too many ‘confidentiality clauses’ led Marriott Hotel deal into avenue of corruption-NICIL Chairman

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News 1

…Insists contract should be released to public In the interest of transparency and accountability, Chairman of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), Dr. Maurice Odle...

One year later …Little reforms made at NICIL

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on One year later …Little reforms made at NICIL

… Chairman/Board await outcome of two other audits Even though the forensic audit report on the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) has been released for over six months,...

Future of Specialty Hospital in limbo after World Bank blacklists contractor

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Future of Specialty Hospital in limbo after World Bank blacklists contractor

The future of a planned Specialty Hospital at Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara, has been thrown yet again into limbo, after the Indian government said it could not support a controversial contractor...

Soulja Bai got to get nuff shoes

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Soulja Bai got to get nuff shoes

Soulja Bai seh he stamping out corruption from govt. Well he got to have plenty shoes and heavy duty shoes, too, because he got plenty stamping to do. He got to start stamping some of dem foot wha...

Organised parking was settled about 19 years ago – Town Clerk

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News 1

– Says Parking Meter project is needed since M&CC is struggling to make “ends meet” Amidst mounting criticisms and accusations from allegations of unfair awarding of parking meter...

GNBA prepares to send draft regulations for Cabinet’s approval

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GNBA prepares to send draft regulations for Cabinet’s approval

The Board of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) continues to forge ahead with measures to regularize Guyana’s Broadcast industry. The Board is currently reviewing the draft...

Audit finds that NDIA breached its own act

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Audit finds that NDIA breached its own act

A forensic audit report into the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has revealed several instances of irregularities at the government owed agency. From issuing millions of dollars to...

Guard, pump attendant robbed at filling station

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Guard, pump attendant robbed at filling station

Police are investigating reports that bandits in a car robbed a pump attendant and a security guard at the R.P Service Station at Triumph Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara, around 23.30 hours...

President meets new Consul General to Nickerie, Suriname

Jun 18, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on President meets new Consul General to Nickerie, Suriname

President David Granger on Thursday met with the new Consul General to Nickerie, Suriname, Esther Griffith. The meeting was held at the Ministry of the Presidency, where he outlined his expectations...

Athletes invade Guyana for AP Invitational today at Leonora

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Athletes invade Guyana for AP Invitational today at Leonora

By Edison Jefford International athletes have invaded Guyana for the Aliann Pompey (AP) Invitational Track and Field Meet that will be held today from 3pm at the National Track and Field Centre at...

DSFC – Daniels’ brace guides Golden Grove past IBE

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on DSFC – Daniels’ brace guides Golden Grove past IBE

Dickson’s hat-trick sets up St. John’s College win over Richard Ishmael By Franklin Wilson Urged on by their home fans and fellow students, Golden Grove, Coached by Golden Jaguar Dwain Jacobs...

Digicel Schools Football Championship…Soesdyke Sec. roll past Diamond 7-1

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Schools Football Championship…Soesdyke Sec. roll past Diamond 7-1

-Action continues tomorrow at Orealla Soesdyke Secondary showed little mercy during their 7-1 demolition of Diamond Secondary when the 6th annual Digicel Schools Football Championship continued...

Amazon Warriors to commence preparation Monday ahead of Hero CPL

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Amazon Warriors to commence preparation Monday ahead of Hero CPL

All the players in the Guyana Amazon Warriors team except Adam Zampa and Martin Guptill, who will join them in St Kitts, should arrive in Guyana by Monday when they will begin a six-day camp in...

Trophy Stall on board MoH Soft Shoe Football

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Trophy Stall on board MoH Soft Shoe Football

Trophy Stall became the latest entity to pledge its support to the Ministry of Health-sponsored Soft Shoe Football Competition after wife of Proprietor Ramesh Sunich presented the winning and Most...

Golden Jubilee President’s Cup Soccer, New York

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golden Jubilee President’s Cup Soccer, New York

Georgetown lift title over Bartica Team Georgetown led by Most Valuable Player Dominique Saul defeated Bartica 2-0 in the final of the Golden Jubilee President’s Cup Soccer tournament held at South...

Atwell receives contribution towards surgery ….As ‘Old’ School Huston Secondary steps up

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Atwell receives contribution towards surgery ….As ‘Old’ School Huston Secondary steps up

By Sean Devers On a hot Friday morning yesterday, the students of the Huston Secondary School on the East Bank of Demerara made a contribution to former Student Clive Atwell who has to undergo a...

GCUSA classes underway

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCUSA classes underway

With the aim of improving the standard of umpiring the Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA) on Tuesday commenced its training classes at the Demerara Cricket Club. Sessions...

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ East Coast Zone…Exciting action highlight opening night

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ East Coast Zone…Exciting action highlight opening night

Defending champion Beterverwagting ( BV)-A was given a bye to the knockout round, while BV-B, Melanie-A, Paradise and Plaisance-A, all earned wins on opening night in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the...

First Igloo Hockey Festival commences at GCC this weekend

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on First Igloo Hockey Festival commences at GCC this weekend

GCC Hockey Team, in its effort to promote youth development in Field Hockey in Guyana, is hosting the ‘Igloo Hockey Festival’ this weekend, today and tomorrow, June 18th and 19th at the...

NAMILCO/GFF Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 League

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on NAMILCO/GFF Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 League

WEEKEND FIXTURES East Bank Football Association – Saturday June 18 @ Grove Playfield Team Team ...

El Dorado Rum renews sponsorship of Guyana Amazon Warriors

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on El Dorado Rum renews sponsorship of Guyana Amazon Warriors

DDLs’ most popular brand is once again the official spirit of the Guyana Amazon Warriors Demerara Distillers Limited has once again thrown their support behind the Guyana Amazon Warriors, with El...

WICB Professional Cricket League unveils Player Acquisition Draft

Jun 18, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on WICB Professional Cricket League unveils Player Acquisition Draft

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The third Player Draft of the West Indies Cricket Board Professional Cricket League was staged yesterday morning in the Media Lounge on the 1st Floor of the...

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D-Up Basketball Academy Training camp brings Hoop Dreams to Life with Region 3 Jamboree

Bureaucracy gone bananas!

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