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Courts give more warranty on a TV than contractors give Govt on $$B contracts

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News 1

Dem boys convince now beyond de shadow of a doubt wha dem talk about recently, is true. If people can’t remember dem boys seh that de govt is like a baby digestive system—a happy appetite...

GWI invests $500M on water upgrade

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GWI invests $500M on water upgrade

Guyana Water Inc’s (GWI) Chief Executive, Dr. Richard Van-West Charles, has said that the poor directives and neglect by the previous GWI administration have cost the new administration in excess...

A mentor to many, Pastor Diego Alphonso is a ‘Special Person’

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on A mentor to many, Pastor Diego Alphonso is a ‘Special Person’

“The testimonies that people gave, that was what in turn gave me the impetus to keep going; I knew what I was doing was not in vain “ By Sharmain Grainger A mentor can be easily described as a...

More work needed to deal with the mentally ill, homeless

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on More work needed to deal with the mentally ill, homeless

A part of the National Taskforce Commission’s mandate is to look into matters relating to welfare management of the homeless, addicted and mentally challenged within Guyana. According to Chairman...

More work needed to deal with the mentally ill, homeless

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on More work needed to deal with the mentally ill, homeless

Minister Garrido- Lowe tours GPHC

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Minister Garrido- Lowe tours GPHC

Several indigenous persons caring for their sick in the Pediatric Ward of the country’s premier Health Institution- the Georgetown Public Hospital, on Wednesday welcomed an impromptu visit by...

Councilor deems Linden Town Council lawless Council

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Councilor deems Linden Town Council lawless Council

If a motion should be moved it should be against the whole council because we are not doing what we are supposed to be doing says Councilor Gasper. Due to the recent vote of No Confidence...

GPL boss says…There is enough power to service Demerara/Berbice residents

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GPL boss says…There is enough power to service Demerara/Berbice residents

-Notwithstanding busted submarine cable While there have been a series of power outages, which coincide with the recently damaged submarine cable, GPL is adamant that there is enough power in the...

Sunday Football Fiesta set for GFC today as teams hunt Mayor’s Cup quarterfinal places

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sunday Football Fiesta set for GFC today as teams hunt Mayor’s Cup quarterfinal places

A mini fiesta of football today at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground will see teams hunt quarterfinal places in the Mayor’s Cup football championship in the hope of advancing to stake a...

President Granger pays tribute to Burnham on his 31st death anniversary

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News 1

President David Granger paid tribute to Guyana’s first Executive President and founder of the People’s National Congress (PNC), Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, on the occasion of the 31st...

Calvin Ming’s Team Pelfrey claims top grid positions for Formula 1600 races in Pittsburgh

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Calvin Ming’s Team Pelfrey claims top grid positions for Formula 1600 races in Pittsburgh

The 3 Team Pelfrey drivers Phillippe Denes, Calvin Ming and Kaylen Frederick were very successful in qualifying for the top three grid positions yesterday morning, with all three posting times faster...

Abdulla Hamid hosts 27th Annual Basketball Camp in Linden

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Abdulla Hamid hosts 27th Annual Basketball Camp in Linden

The Annual Basketball camp hosted by Abdulla Hamid in Linden has shown great improvements over the years as more youths attend and achieve accolades. According to Abdulla Hamid it all started twenty...

GABF shortlists Centro Basket Squad

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABF shortlists Centro Basket Squad

The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) announced yesterday that Lugard Mohan has been appointed Head Coach for Guyana’s male Under-15 team for the FIBA Centrobasket U15 Championship for...

Wolf’s Challenge Cup Softball…Several teams record victory in last Sunday action as more play set for today

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wolf’s Challenge Cup Softball…Several teams record victory in last Sunday action as more play set for today

HS Masters defeated Regal Masters by 12 runs last Sunday in action in the Wolf’s Challenge Cup Softball Cricket competition. HS Masters made 143-4 off 20 overs. Danny Mohanram 64 and B. Lakeram...

Romello Crawford to be GCF’s lone rep. for Junior Pan Am Track Championship

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Romello Crawford to be GCF’s lone rep. for Junior Pan Am Track Championship

The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) has informed that Romello Crawford has qualified and will be Guyana’s lone representative at the Junior Pan Am Track Championships set for Trinidad and Tobago...

Major Stables on board as more sponsors join Guyana Cup 2016 horserace extravaganza

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Major Stables on board as more sponsors join Guyana Cup 2016 horserace extravaganza

All of the top stables have inked their names to be a part of the 10th annual Guyana Cup horserace meet which is organised by the Jumbo Jet Business Enterprise in collaboration with the Port Mourant...

Cartoon – August 07, 2016

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Cartoon – August 07, 2016

IMF: Light up its darker crannies

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on IMF: Light up its darker crannies

By Sir Ronald Sanders The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has tormented small Caribbean economies for five decades with austerity measures and fierce conditionalities, has been exposed as...

Crucial Bill seeks to make SARA self-funding, hold staff members accountable

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Crucial Bill seeks to make SARA self-funding, hold staff members accountable

By Kiana Wilburg The draft legislation that will set the stage for the official establishment of the State Assets Recovery Unit (SARU) is finally complete and the first round of consultations is set...

Fisherman succumbs to poison after chopping estranged partner, mother-in-law

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Fisherman succumbs to poison after chopping estranged partner, mother-in-law

Bhawanie Harrinarine, called “Moon,” who consumed a poisonous substance after chopping his estranged partner and her mother at their Greenwich Park, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) home Wednesday...

Guyana back at the Central American Championship Level

Aug 07, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana back at the Central American Championship Level

Statistician Charwayne Walker is extending congratulations to Mr. Nigel Hinds and members of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation for successfully hosting the recent CBC Under-16 Championships....

Over a century equipping the nation…BIT continues to make significant strides in youth empowerment through TVET

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Over a century equipping the nation…BIT continues to make significant strides in youth empowerment through TVET

Since its inception 106 years ago, the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) has cemented its name as Guyana’s leading source of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). BIT, which...

Reviewing the IMF – Guyana Partnership

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Reviewing the IMF – Guyana Partnership

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has a most critical role in being one of the forecasters of economic growth or depression and helping to provide needed funds to its members to prevent a fiscal...

Commissioner to probe conditions affecting Army veterans and Guyana National Service

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Commissioner to probe conditions affecting Army veterans and Guyana National Service

Retired Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Colonel Desmond Theophilus Roberts has been appointed by Government as Commissioner to examine, advice and report on conditions and circumstances facing the...

The Story within the Story…Why Guyana should be watching Brazil’s Olympic feat

Aug 07, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on The Story within the Story…Why Guyana should be watching Brazil’s Olympic feat

By Leonard Gildarie There are many lessons to be learnt in life. We only have to pay attention. On Friday evening, Brazil plunged further into the abyss of no return with the hosting of the 2016...

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Boxing Champion Elton Dharry returns to the National Stadium

The Vice President has it wrong!

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