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Supply of BMWs for 2007 Cricket World Cup…Ex-minister’s son, partners registered company days before receiving $169M contract

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News 2

A forensic audit report into the spending for the 2007 Cricket World Cup (CWC) is continuing to throw up a number of worrying findings. In 2006, the administration under former President Bharrat...

Discord at GNBA…Get rid of Craig, sanction Vieira – Inquiry

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News 1

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The Board of Inquiry set up to look into the affairs of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has recommended the removal of Board Chairman, Leonard Craig,...

Grounds being fertilized to sell Skeldon Factory – GAWU

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News 1

– Union urges Govt. and GuySuCo to hold onto ailing estate The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is of the firm opinion that plans to divest the US$200M Skeldon Sugar Estate...

Bandit captured in high-speed chase ID’d as man who shot auto dealer

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Bandit captured in high-speed chase ID’d as man who shot auto dealer

One of the three men captured during Monday’s high speed chase in Georgetown has been positively identified as the bandit who shot and robbed B.M Soat Auto Dealer Rameez Mohamed on October 25,...

Police probe leak of Nurses’ State Final Exam papers

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News 1

-Minister hints at possible involvement of Nursing Council personnel A number of individuals could be placed before the courts if an on-going police investigation finds them guilty of breaching the...

Suspected sheep thief shot dead by police

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Suspected sheep thief shot dead by police

An unidentified man was yesterday shot by police ranks in Berbice who were responding to a larceny of sheep report. The man who’s only name was given as “Blackie” allegedly pointed a loaded...

Ekereku double murder…Woman killed partner for loving wife more

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Ekereku double murder…Woman killed partner for loving wife more

In a surprising turn of events, 37-year-old Kurt Reynolds was not stabbed over a business transaction, but it was in fact when he declared greater affection for his wife and the mother of one of his...

Scampishness never done

Nov 16, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Scampishness never done

Christmas in de air. Is a time when children does start to mek dem Christmas list. Dem does put wha dem see and learn pun de list. Long time dem gyal use to watch wha dem friends got and mek a list...

Additional incentives crucial to making forestry sector more competitive – GFC Report

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Additional incentives crucial to making forestry sector more competitive – GFC Report

By Kiana Wilburg Incentives for operators in the forestry sector have over the years, attracted scathing criticisms and condemnation. In several cases, these incentives were found to be granted to...

Barry Dataram, reputed wife to face trial for illegal ammo

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Barry Dataram, reputed wife to face trial for illegal ammo

Convicted drug trafficker Barry Dataram, who is currently serving a seven-year jail sentence for cocaine possession among other offences, and his reputed wife Anjanie Boodnarine, are set to face...

CMRC top performers rewarded at glamourous ceremony

Nov 16, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on CMRC top performers rewarded at glamourous ceremony

-Matthew Vieira, Gore Kings of the Caribbean By Rawle Welch Renowned for its ostentatious showing, the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) held a glamourous presentation ceremony to...

Windies Women plan to “dig-deep” in must-win final ODI clash with India

Nov 16, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Windies Women plan to “dig-deep” in must-win final ODI clash with India

VIJAYAWADA, India, CMC- The hero of West Indies Women’s losing effort against the Indian Women in the second One-Day International on Sunday, Deandra Dottin, says the team intends to “dig deep”...

Sri Lanka v West Indies, tri-series, Harare…New-look sides clash in middleweight fight

Nov 16, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sri Lanka v West Indies, tri-series, Harare…New-look sides clash in middleweight fight

ESPNcricinfo – Visiting teams to Zimbabwe often use their time here as a looking glass into the future: which new combinations might be worth exploring? Who are the up-and-coming players?...

Khan century hands Good Success victory

Nov 16, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Khan century hands Good Success victory

A fine century by all-rounder Imran Khan handed Good Success a 147-run victory over Zeelandia when the Farmers T20 Cup commenced on Sunday last in Wakenaam. Khan struck seven fours and 10 sixes in...

Den Amstel ground hosts Hamilton Green 82nd Birthday 9-a-side football

Nov 16, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Den Amstel ground hosts Hamilton Green 82nd Birthday 9-a-side football

China Trading lends support Den Amstel ground on the West of Demerara is the venue for the 82nd birthday celebration 9-a-side football tournament in recognition of former Prime Minister of Guyana and...

West Demerara set sight on top-three finish at Nationals

Nov 16, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Demerara set sight on top-three finish at Nationals

Owners of the Teachers’ title at the National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships, Essequibo Islands/West Demerara, District 3, have set sight on a top three finish...

Farfan & Mendes Junior Squash tournament starts today

Nov 16, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Farfan & Mendes Junior Squash tournament starts today

The Guyana Squash Association in collaboration with its number one corporate sponsor Digicel will run off the annual Farfan & Mendes Junior Squash Tournament at the Georgetown Club Inc. squash...

RHTY&SC/Beharry Say NO 5/5 Cricket Tournament…Rose Hall Canje, Fyrish and Young & Restless advance to Finals

Nov 16, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC/Beharry Say NO 5/5 Cricket Tournament…Rose Hall Canje, Fyrish and Young & Restless advance to Finals

The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS on Sunday last successfully hosted the Canje/Corentyne Zone matches of the 2016 Edward B. Beharry Co. Ltd 5/5 Say NO/Say YES Cricket tournament. Rose Hall...

Jaguars depart for St. Kitts

Nov 16, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jaguars depart for St. Kitts

Riding high in confidence after a hard fought 181-run victory over the Jamaica Scorpions at Providence, defending champions Guyana Jaguars departed for St. Kitts yesterday where they will look to...

Public Health Ministry to convene strategic meeting with GPHC officials today

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Public Health Ministry to convene strategic meeting with GPHC officials today

…as part of plans to help arrest instances of maternal deaths The Ministry of Public Health will this morning be convening a meeting at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) with a...

Questionable contractor continues to bid for major contracts

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Questionable contractor continues to bid for major contracts

After it was accused of carrying out substandard works on the G$ 1Billion Kato Secondary School – which is estimated to cost the government an additional $140M, Kares Engineering Incorporated...

Robbery investigation leads cops back to Rohee’s home

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Robbery investigation leads cops back to Rohee’s home

-female employee questioned The investigation into last week’s robbery at PPP General Secretary Clement Rohee’s residence has reportedly led detectives right back to the victim’s home. Kaieteur...

Controlling diabetes could help to reduce financial burden to health sector

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Controlling diabetes could help to reduce financial burden to health sector

Many people inherently do not invest in their health. This state of affairs could, in the long run, result in an increase in the financial burden not only on individuals but the health sector as a...

Police to benefit from one-hour aerial patrol every month

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Police to benefit from one-hour aerial patrol every month

Amidst a worrying spate of armed robberies, Chief Executive Officer of Roraima Airways, Gerry Gouveia has offered the Guyana Police Force one hour aerial patrol every month in areas where crimes are...

Agriculture Minister touts legislation aimed at improving consumer confidence

Nov 16, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Agriculture Minister touts legislation aimed at improving consumer confidence

Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder has said that the Animal Welfare Bill and the Food Safety, which have been placed before parliament, are aimed at assuring consumers get quality products. Holder...

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EBDCA/D&R Construction 40-Over Cricket Competition continues

Land, taxes and penalties

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-The American humorist Will Rogers once remarked that the best investment on earth is earth... more