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NFMU head denies corruption allegations, Telecoms Ministry seeks legal advice

Sep 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on NFMU head denies corruption allegations, Telecoms Ministry seeks legal advice

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is seeking legal advice on how to deal with the findings of a forensic audit into the affairs of the National Frequency...

Unresolved conflicts can result in refugee, migrant crisis – Granger tells UN Summit

Sep 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Unresolved conflicts can result in refugee, migrant crisis – Granger tells UN Summit

During his address at the 71st Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President David Granger said that unresolved conflicts are mainly responsible for most of the mass...

MMC shooting…‘No one expected him to shoot’- Eyewitness

Sep 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on MMC shooting…‘No one expected him to shoot’- Eyewitness

Security guards, who witnessed the shooting of their colleague, Herbert Verwayne, on Saturday, by another, are shocked by the ordeal which they say could have been avoided had they known the suspect...

Goldminer fined for biting spouse on lip

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Goldminer fined for biting spouse on lip

Almost everyone is aware that laughing is not allowed in a courtroom. It is considered inappropriate behaviour. But yesterday, persons seated in the courtroom of Magistrate Judy Latchman laughed...

$100M paid for GECOM radios…Opposition demands audit findings be made public

Sep 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on $100M paid for GECOM radios…Opposition demands audit findings be made public

A number of questionable multi-million-dollar transactions by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) last year have drawn in the Opposition. Over the weekend, the Office of the Leader of the...

Suriname shootout…Dead bandits, accomplice were seen in Guyana

Sep 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Suriname shootout…Dead bandits, accomplice were seen in Guyana

– Guyanese bandit was a taxi driver A Guyanese, who was among three bandits shot dead in neighbouring Suriname during a robbery Saturday night, has been identified as Rodwell Wiggins, a taxi...

Telecoms Ministry consults companies over inefficient 4G services

Sep 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Telecoms Ministry consults companies over inefficient 4G services

There was much excitement and optimism among local consumers when it was announced that fourth generation (4G) services would be introduced to Guyana. However, the services introduced are less than...

De back pay like honey to bee

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on De back pay like honey to bee

When a man meet a woman he does talk nice things to she till she decide that he gun mek de perfect companion. From de point of view of de woman, she see a man who look like if he can’t harm a fly...

2016 Senior National Karate Championships a success

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2016 Senior National Karate Championships a success

Following 10 hours of absorbing competition which tested the focus and discipline of competitors, the Guyana Karate Federation (GKF) concluded its 2016 Senior National Karate Championships on Sunday...

Jumbo Jet Auto sales and Port Mourant Turf Club express appreciation

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jumbo Jet Auto sales and Port Mourant Turf Club express appreciation

The organisers, coordinator and organizing committee of the recently held 10th annual Guyana Cup horserace meet has expressed their heartfelt appreciation to all the below sponsors, the members of...

Leon ‘Hurry Up’ Moore makes successful return to the ring with convincing victory

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Leon ‘Hurry Up’ Moore makes successful return to the ring with convincing victory

Just four days shy of two years when he stopped Mark Murray at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), Leon ‘Hurry Up’ Moore returned to the ring with a bang and scored a unanimous points decision...

Suriname, Guyana meet on boxing collaboration

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Suriname, Guyana meet on boxing collaboration

The Guyana Boxing Association and its Suriname counterpart have held formal talks towards further development of the sport in the Guianas. GBA president Steve Ninvalle met with the General Secretary...

GAPF Raw Nationals 2016…Rahim, Gonsalves, Edwards and Tineisha reign supreme

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GAPF Raw Nationals 2016…Rahim, Gonsalves, Edwards and Tineisha reign supreme

When the curtains came down on the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) Raw Nationals on Sunday last at the Critchlow Labour College, there stood many victors as many upsets were recorded...

Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry rated among top 15 in the world rankings

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry rated among top 15 in the world rankings

He has chalked up a 20-5-1 record and has won numerous titles including the National Bantamweight crown. His latest accomplishment was a win over Nicaraguan, Jose Rios in late 2014 for the IBF...

Mabaruma thump Tabatinga to take male Heritage football title

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mabaruma thump Tabatinga to take male Heritage football title

Parima are female champs By Zaheer Mohamed Mabaruma of Region one turned in an outstanding performance on Sunday night to beat Tabatinga of Region nine 5-2 in the final of the Amerindian Heritage...

Guyana NRA Smallbore .22 Precision Pistol Competition…Gordon Richards is top shot

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana NRA Smallbore .22 Precision Pistol Competition…Gordon Richards is top shot

Gordon Richards emerged as the winner of the Guyana National rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) Smallbore Section .22Presision Pistol competition which took place on Saturday last at the Tactical Service...

More indiscretions unearthed with National U-19s trip to St Vincent

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on More indiscretions unearthed with National U-19s trip to St Vincent

By Sean Devers Investigations have revealed that National under-19 Skipper Travis Persaud missed a part of the Regional one-day final in St Vincent and was absent from the presentation ceremony at...

Big win at the BEMC War Bonnet Enduro for Kingston VW/Metric Racing Team

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Big win at the BEMC War Bonnet Enduro for Kingston VW/Metric Racing Team

Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, north of Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada – British Empire Motor Club Inc. held its’ 62nd Annual Indian Summer Trophy race on Sunday, September 17, 2016. The 3 hour...

RHTYSC Town Week celebrations off to a Rousing Start

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTYSC Town Week celebrations off to a Rousing Start

The promise of Guyana’s leading youth and sports Club, the RHTY&SC, MS and its eight cricket teams to organise the best ever Town Week celebration in Guyana, is on course to be fulfilled as the...

Lady Budapest scores the double at Kennard Memorial Turf Club

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lady Budapest scores the double at Kennard Memorial Turf Club

After arriving in Guyana in 2014 and not achieving a victory, Lady Budapest continued to fight on. The animal imported from the USA by the Clement “Joe” Bactowar stable at Bush Lot Corentyne...

Number of entries received for Ryan Crawford Memorial horserace meet Sunday

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Number of entries received for Ryan Crawford Memorial horserace meet Sunday

A number of entries have been received for the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club and Sports Facilities horserace meet set for Sunday 25th September at the club’s track Alness, Corentyne Berbice....

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 League…Plaisance edge Victoria Kings; Buxton United held by Mahaica Determinators

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 League…Plaisance edge Victoria Kings; Buxton United held by Mahaica Determinators

A solid team effort from the Plaisance Under-17 side saw them erasing a one goal deficit to come out victorious over Victoria Kings when the GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power National Under-17...

Subway Maracas Bay Classic Open Water event….DSSC’s Simmons and Scott place in top 10; 270 compete

Sep 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Subway Maracas Bay Classic Open Water event….DSSC’s Simmons and Scott place in top 10; 270 compete

The Dorado Speed Swim Club’s (DSSC) three representatives to the Subway Maracas Bay Classic Open Water event made their club and country proud. A release from the club stated that Team Manager,...

Granger supports framework for refugees, migrants

Sep 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Granger supports framework for refugees, migrants

President David Granger is currently attending the 71st Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA. He left Guyana over the weekend. Yesterday he participated in a...

Region Nine benefits from Public Health, FFTP collaboration

Sep 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Region Nine benefits from Public Health, FFTP collaboration

Residents of Lethem and surrounding villages were the beneficiaries of a Food For The Poor (FFTP) collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, which distributed medical and school supplies,...

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Keevin Allicock – the next torchbearer for Guyanese professional boxing

Sometimes the best of leaders fail

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Jimmy Carter’s presidency fell victim to global and domestic upheavals. His single term... more