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Auditor General decries “worrying” abuse of Contingency Fund to meet “routine” expenses

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Auditor General decries “worrying” abuse of Contingency Fund to meet “routine” expenses

After years of bashing the former regime for the abuse of the Contingency Fund, the coalition administration has found itself guilty of the same transgression. This is according to Auditor General...

Those who stole state property will be brought to justice – Granger

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Those who stole state property will be brought to justice – Granger

By Kiana Wilburg In the interest of restoring transparency and accountability, President David Granger emphasised that his Government is committed to promoting standards of probity in public office....

Auditor General finds “significant breaches” of FMAA, Procurement Act during 2015

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Auditor General finds “significant breaches” of FMAA, Procurement Act during 2015

The Auditor General’s Report of 2015 is riddled with cited instances of malpractice. Among those boldly highlighted were actions that violate what is stipulated in various pieces of legislation....

Oil and Gas Association Directors to examine allegations against CEO

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Oil and Gas Association Directors to examine allegations against CEO

The Board of Directors of the newly established Guyana Oil and Gas Association (GOGA) is considering as a matter of urgency, corruption allegations leveled against its Chief Executive Officer, Bobby...

Wärtsilä will not be totally gone

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Wärtsilä will not be totally gone

…GPL sees role as long term partner The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has confirmed that it will be moving to reduce the role of Finnish-owned Wärtsilä when it comes to electricity generation...

Gold miner’s body found in shallow grave

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gold miner’s body found in shallow grave

The body of a 24-year-old man was found buried in a shallow grave at 14 Miles, Port Kaituma, Region One, on Wednesday. The dead man has been identified as Abraham Mohamed Khan of Bartica. Police...

De opposition mek Soulja Bai talk and answer Eeself

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on De opposition mek Soulja Bai talk and answer Eeself

When dem scamps been in power people believe that voting fuh de coalition would bring about a change. De way things going, it seems as if nutten change. All de politicians in Guyana is de same. Wha...

Former Minister’s alleged $639M theft …Public Service Dept. has no records of memoranda signed by Dr. Westford – court hears

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Former Minister’s alleged $639M theft …Public Service Dept. has no records of memoranda signed by Dr. Westford – court hears

There are no records at the Ministry of the Presidency (Public Service Department) to verify that 24 memoranda with signatures purported to be that of Dr. Jennifer Westford for hundreds of millions...

Despite industrial catastrophes…Coalition met commitments of nation’s public servants – President Granger

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Despite industrial catastrophes…Coalition met commitments of nation’s public servants – President Granger

By Kiana Wilburg The inherited liabilities, the current state of the economy and the way forward for Guyana, were the focal points of President David Granger’s address to the nation’s Parliament...

Cabinet to GPHC Board – “Khan must go home”

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Cabinet to GPHC Board – “Khan must go home”

– Chairman says Board abiding by instructions Cabinet has taken a decision to send home Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Mr Michael Khan. This...

Govt. probes Demerara Timbers claim of closing operations

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. probes Demerara Timbers claim of closing operations

– to seek investor willing to respect workers’ rights Days after sacking 11 workers who participated in protests action for increases, a major logging company is finding itself in hot water....

Delays in projects result in $8.4B shortfall in 2015 – Audit Report

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Delays in projects result in $8.4B shortfall in 2015 – Audit Report

The Auditor General’s 2015 report has revealed that the government has failed to spend over $8B of the money it budgeted for that year. Some of this money had to be returned to the Inter-American...

Carvil Duncan’s suspension sets gloomy precedent for future of democracy – Opposition Leader

Oct 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Carvil Duncan’s suspension sets gloomy precedent for future of democracy – Opposition Leader

The suspension of Carvil Duncan, as Chairman of the Public Service Commission, in accordance with Article 225 (6) of the constitution by President David Granger, has been described as a cavalier and...

Windies A eye win after dominating third day

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Windies A eye win after dominating third day

Pallekele, Sri Lanka, CMC – Off-spinner Rahkeem Cornwall snatched a five-wicket haul and Test opener Rajendra Chandrika and wicketkeeper Jahmar Hamilton lashed their second half-centuries of the...

GFF ink 4-year contract with Englishman, Ian Greenwood

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF ink 4-year contract with Englishman, Ian Greenwood

New TD to focus on Youth Development Thirty-one year-old Englishman Ian Greenwood is the new Technical Director (TD) of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and has been given a four-year contract by...

Azhar Ali hundred ensures tough grind for Windies

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Azhar Ali hundred ensures tough grind for Windies

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Beleaguered West Indies endured another chastening day here yesterday as opener Azhar Ali stroked his 11th Test hundred to spearhead Pakistan’s domination of...

Scotiabank Kiddy Progression One Cricket…Cole 93, Mc Intosh 50 hand St. Stephen’s victory

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Scotiabank Kiddy Progression One Cricket…Cole 93, Mc Intosh 50 hand St. Stephen’s victory

Jequan Cole struck 93 while Joseph Mc Intosh hit an unbeaten half century to give St. Stephens a 12-wicket victory over Ketley Primary when the Georgetown Zone of the Scotiabank Kiddy Progression one...

Caribbean Cup: Curacao, Martinique seal Gold Cup spots

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Caribbean Cup: Curacao, Martinique seal Gold Cup spots

In one of the most exciting nights in Scotiabank CFU Men’s Caribbean Cup history, all three third-round games on Tuesday went to extra time with Curacao and Martinique earning semifinal places, as...

Beavers clip Eagles’ wings; Den Amstel win by WO

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Beavers clip Eagles’ wings; Den Amstel win by WO

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 League… Beavers FC ballers showed admirable resolve to erase a two goal deficit before storming to a memorable 3-2 victory over Eagles FC when...

Trophy Stall annual Golf tourney to be contested tomorrow

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Trophy Stall annual Golf tourney to be contested tomorrow

The 7th annual Trophy Stall sponsored Golf tournament is set to be contested tomorrow at the hub of the sport in Guyana, Lusignan Golf Course, East Coast Demerara. Trophy Stall is a leading supplier...

Bel Air Lions Domino Competition officially launched

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bel Air Lions Domino Competition officially launched

Country’s top teams among those expressing interest By Rawle Welch Recognised for its goodwill and service to humanity, the Lions Club of Bel Air in collaboration with the Georgetown Dominoes...

IGG to commence on October 21

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on IGG to commence on October 21

DOS Jones pleased with preparation The 2016 Inter Guiana Games (IGG) is set to commence on Friday October 21 with host Guyana and Suriname battling for supremacy in several disciplines. The games...

Caramel Secondary is first beneficiary of Yvonne Murray Scrabble Initiative

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Caramel Secondary is first beneficiary of Yvonne Murray Scrabble Initiative

Scrabble is not a spectator sport but has been touted as the most enjoyable and self-gratifying board game. It also has the ability to enhance one’s vocabulary thus creating a platform for improved...

Walter ‘Boyd’ Moore retires from international football

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Walter ‘Boyd’ Moore retires from international football

Defender Walter Moore will retire from international football after appearing in 103 games for Guyana at all levels. The 32-year-old made the announcement after a 4-2 loss to visiting Jamaica...

GAPF / Fitness Express Barbell Wars…De Sinco Trading, Trophy Stall & Pizza Hut chips in with sponsorship

Oct 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GAPF / Fitness Express Barbell Wars…De Sinco Trading, Trophy Stall & Pizza Hut chips in with sponsorship

With mere days away from the inaugural Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation / Fitness Express Barbell Wars to be contested at the Queens College Auditorium on Sunday, a number of other corporate...

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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