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Motorcyclist killed in Nismes crash, pillion rider escapes death

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Motorcyclist killed in Nismes crash, pillion rider escapes death

A 27-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an accident early yesterday on the Nismes, West Bank Demerara (WBD) Public Road while on his way home with his girlfriend, Salome Glasgow. The dead man has...

Fire destroys Corentyne home

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Fire destroys Corentyne home

Fire of unknown origin destroyed a large two storey family building at Manchester, Corentyne early yesterday morning. The fire broke out shortly before noon. By the time the Guyana Fire Service...

Cop kills self

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Cop kills self

-graduated two weeks ago; was to have turned out to work for first time today A young policeman who graduated two weeks ago from the Felix Austin Police College in Georgetown hanged himself yesterday...

Rape/murder accused stabs prison officer in stomach

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Rape/murder accused stabs prison officer in stomach

A recruit prison officer was set to undergo surgery last night after being stabbed in the stomach by a prisoner who is on remand for the rape and murder of a woman. Prison Officer 3453 Kevin...

Give Govt. “tough love” and demand value for your votes –WPA Executive Member

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Give Govt. “tough love” and demand value for your votes –WPA Executive Member

It is the duty of the citizenry to ensure that the Government is held accountable, especially after the election period. And it is upon this very salient point that Executive Member of the Working...

Jagdeo single-handedly stripped PPP of decency, dignity and integrity – PM Nagamootoo

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News 1

“He has become a sad story and it is just disappointing that he would choose to go down this path. My view is that there is a great opportunity in Guyana to pursue the politics of bipartisanism and...

12th annual Regan Rodrigues Mem. Cycle Road Race…Leal cops senior race, Cornelius, Jackson and Budhan are also #1 in their categories

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 12th annual Regan Rodrigues Mem. Cycle Road Race…Leal cops senior race, Cornelius, Jackson and Budhan are also #1 in their categories

Team Evolution’s Raul Leal lead home two other teammates to cop the top spot in a shortened 12th Annual Regan Rodrigues Memorial Cycle Road Race yesterday on the West Demerara, sponsored by Ricks...

Brilliant Jamaica Tallawahs secure second Hero CPL title

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Brilliant Jamaica Tallawahs secure second Hero CPL title

CPL – BASSETERRE, St Kitts – A brilliant bowling performance from the Jamaica Tallawahs saw them dismiss the Amazon Warriors for 93 in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final to...

People mekking deal fuh settle wid contractors

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on People mekking deal fuh settle wid contractors

Guyanese is a people who like sue. If you stand up by you window and you spit outside and you neighbor see, de next thing you know is court you gone. De neighbor gun claim how you spit at him. If you...

North Pakarimas August Fiesta to kick off on Wednesday

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on North Pakarimas August Fiesta to kick off on Wednesday

Over 20 villages confirmed for historic sporting championships The 2016 North Pakarimas August Fiesta will get underway with an official launch on Wednesday 10th August in Kopinang. The inaugural...

Guyanese Khan helps Lankans CC to victory

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese Khan helps Lankans CC to victory

Wakenaam left arm spinner Imran Khan grabbed four wickets as Lankans CC overcame Stallions CC when the Toronto District Cricket League 40-over tournament continued recently at Sunnybrook Cricket...

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 – UDFA…Eagles and Milerock notch opening day wins

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 – UDFA…Eagles and Milerock notch opening day wins

Reigning Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) champions Eagles United and Milerock recorded wins when the GFF / NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power National Under-17 Intra Association League kicked...

Score Even, CP Got Even, Kings Night, Princess She Not among horses set to battle

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Score Even, CP Got Even, Kings Night, Princess She Not among horses set to battle

$30M at stake in Guyana Cup Horserace meet Over 60 race horses including a number from overseas have taken entry so far as entries were expected to close yesterday for the mouthwatering 10th annual...

SS Jaguars pocket $100,000 for winning Banks Beer T20

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on SS Jaguars pocket $100,000 for winning Banks Beer T20

Sans Souci Jaguars Cricket Club were rewarded with their first prize of $100,000 for winning the Banks DIH T20 tournament which was held recently in Wakenaam. Sans Souci Jaguars defeated G Square...

FIGHTING FROM THE INSIDE TO PRODUCE THE BEST OUTSIDE…Inmates battling life’s vicissitudes

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on FIGHTING FROM THE INSIDE TO PRODUCE THE BEST OUTSIDE…Inmates battling life’s vicissitudes

By Michael Benjamin The raging battle for supremacy in the ‘square jungle’ between boxers of the Guyana Defence Force and the Republican Boxing Gym (REP) continued last week when those two...

Pogba’s fairytale could serve as inspiration for local athletes

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pogba’s fairytale could serve as inspiration for local athletes

By Rawle Welch The story of French international footballer Paul Pogba is one that should be told to many young individuals in Guyana who may be feeling dejected and without hope. Pogba, who is on...

Wind, doping and VIP robbery plague Rio Games

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wind, doping and VIP robbery plague Rio Games

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) Damaging wind gusts, a fresh doping controversy and the robbery of a visiting government minister presented the Rio Games with a perfect storm of problems on Sunday, forcing...

Wish me luck this morning in court

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 4

If you are reading this newspaper before 9 AM, then wish me luck for I am in the witness box this morning to give evidence in the assault on me for which Kwame McKoy, Jason Abdulla and Shawn Hinds...

Food Safety, Animal Welfare bills for parliament by October – Holder

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Food Safety, Animal Welfare bills for parliament by October – Holder

By Jarryl Bryan Parliament is expected to go into recess on August 10th. Following its resumption in October, however, two key pieces of legislation are to be laid in the house. These are the Animal...

Company touts Smart Number Plates for Safer Streets

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Company touts Smart Number Plates for Safer Streets

…GRA’s Demerit Points System can finally work A number of companies have expressed interest in supplying new and improved number plates to Guyanese car owners. One such company, Triple R...

Bartica top performers rewarded

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Bartica top performers rewarded

People who leave these shores for whatever reason always look back at the country they left. Most return home with donations for the various organisations and social groups. Some donate to the...

‘Sacked’ worker flees after shooting dredge owner

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Sacked’ worker flees after shooting dredge owner

A 42-year-old dredge owner was shot to the abdomen on Saturday, minutes after he asked one of his employees to take a “rest” from the job. Up to press time, Mark Dorway was undergoing surgery at...

President Granger announces National Villages Day

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News 1

-at State of African Guyanese Forum President David Granger announced that November 7 has been declared as the “National Day of Villages”. The day would not be a public holiday but he said that...

Councilors highlight need for more buses for Region Ten students

Aug 08, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Councilors highlight need for more buses for Region Ten students

by Enid Joaquin Three councilors attached to the Regional Democratic Council (RDC10) have highlighted the need for buses for school children in the more remote areas in the region. Residents of...

The school at Kato

Aug 08, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom 1

The issue of the school at Kato is not going to be settled by exchanges in the media or between the government and the contractor. There are means by which these controversies can be resolved and the...

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The Vice President has it wrong!

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- Now, according to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, the government’s anti-corruption system... more