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Min. Roopnaraine, London’s shadow company collected ‘donations’ for Durban Park Project

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News 4

…By Abena Rockcliffe- Campbell As long as a company’s name includes the word ‘Inc.’ it must be incorporated/registered before it can begin official operation. On Monday, Minister of Public...

Deputy REO busted with coke at Texas airport

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Deputy REO busted with coke at Texas airport

Deputy Region Three Executive Officer (REO), Ameena Hinds, was last month busted at a Texas, US airport with almost three pounds of cocaine hidden in her suitcase,. According to court documents,...

Berbice carpenter murder…Masterminds mother remanded for offering $4M bribe to cops

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice carpenter murder…Masterminds mother remanded for offering $4M bribe to cops

By Feona Morrison Three weeks after it was suspected that he was the victim of a hit-and-run accident, detectives were able to prove that Berbice carpenter, Faiyaz Narinedatt, was murdered. It took...

Carpenter murder probe… Cops seek overseas help to arrest head of US-based charity

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Carpenter murder probe… Cops seek overseas help to arrest head of US-based charity

The Guyana Police Force appears to be going all out to have US-based Guyanese, Marcus Bisram face questioning here about the murder of 26-year-old carpenter, Faiyaz Narinedatt. “We have already...

Scores bid farewell to K/News staffer

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Scores bid farewell to K/News staffer

Scores of persons gathered at Crane, West Coast Demerara yesterday to bid farewell to former Kaieteur News staffer, Harry Brijmohan. Among the mourners were Kaieteur News staffers, villagers, and...

Parking meter agreement …City Hall commits to repay investments, projected income if deal scrapped

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Parking meter agreement …City Hall commits to repay investments, projected income if deal scrapped

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell “This is a sweetheart deal; it is actually beyond a sweetheart deal,” said Opposition Member of Parliament, Gail Teixeira as she spoke about aspects of the Parking...

New Govt same corruption talk

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, News Comments Off on New Govt same corruption talk

People head spinning. When de PPP was in power all de talk was about how corrupt de PPP was. People talk bout de land that de Ministers thief; dem talk bout de gold some of dem smuggle and dem talk...

GAPF Clash of the Seniors

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GAPF Clash of the Seniors

Fitness Express continues support It’s just a small entity compared to the huge companies but have been flexing equally huge muscles in support of the continued development and empowerment of...

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 League

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 League

Grove beat CV Jaguars to remain unbeaten; 1st Rd ends on Saturday The final two matches of the first round of the East Bank Football Association (EBFA) of the inaugural GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour...

Third Annual Smalta Girls Schools’ Tournament Launched

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Third Annual Smalta Girls Schools’ Tournament Launched

Defending champion St. Stephen’s is among sixteen schools to have confirmed participation in the 3rd Annual Smalta Girls Schools Football Tournament slated to run from November 26-December 17, at...

China was the single largest destination for Guyana’s timber products last year-GFC

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on China was the single largest destination for Guyana’s timber products last year-GFC

By Kiana Wilburg The Asia/Pacific zone continues to be the largest market for Guyana’s forest products. This is according to the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC). The Commission stated that for...

4th GIKMAA Open International Martial Arts Championship…

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 4th GIKMAA Open International Martial Arts Championship…

GIKMAA clinches top honours in entertaining Martial Arts meet More than 60 karate practitioners from seven schools countrywide displayed remarkable technique and talent, receiving applause from the...

Bright shines, guide Linden to early athletics lead

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bright shines, guide Linden to early athletics lead

By Edison Jefford Guyana and the Caribbean’s elite athlete, Chantoba Bright shone through overcast conditions at the National Stadium, Providence yesterday with a record-breaking performance that...

Wins for West Berbice, Port Mourant, Young Warriors and Tucber

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wins for West Berbice, Port Mourant, Young Warriors and Tucber

West Berbice won against Blairmont CC and Bush Lot (Hemraj’s), Port Mourant turned back the challenge of Upper Corentyne, Tucber Park and Young Warriors defeated Edinburgh in the latest matches of...

56th MOE/GTU National Schools’ C/Ships

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 56th MOE/GTU National Schools’ C/Ships

Event opens with pomp and splendor at Stadium By Sean Devers Despite an almost expected late start for major events in Guyana, the atmosphere at the National Stadium was one of pomp and splendor as...

GT Slammers Dominoes to commence on Saturday

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT Slammers Dominoes to commence on Saturday

GT Slammers Dominoes team will be hosting a pre Christmas dominoes tournament starting on Saturday at Dynasty Sports bar. Entrance fee is $10,000 and double six time 15:30hrs. The winning team will...

GAPF Clash of the Seniors…

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GAPF Clash of the Seniors…

Fitness Express continues support It’s just a small entity compared to the huge companies but have been flexing equally huge muscles in support of the continued development and empowerment of...

Ramnarine, Mohamed guide Good Success to victory

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ramnarine, Mohamed guide Good Success to victory

Vickram Ramnarine struck a fine half century, while Nazeer Mohamed turned in a good all-round performance to guide Good Success to an eight-wicket victory over Sans Souci Jaguars when the Farmers Cup...

Ex-Cop to face trial for killing reputed wife

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-Cop to face trial for killing reputed wife

Former Police Sergeant, Colin Bailey, was yesterday committed to stand trial at the High Court in Georgetown for allegedly murdering his reputed wife, Sirmattie Ramnaress. Bailey, 53, of Lot 63 South...

I know who Hamilton Green’s godfather is in the APNU+AFC leadership

Nov 23, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 1

If and when I write my memoirs, I will certainly mention Laurie Lewis and Elvin McDavid. I do not know why Laurie Lewis liked me but I know he did and he ignored my virulent anti-PNC politics. One...

Public Health Ministry condemns Kissoon’s comments about Cuban-trained doctors

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News 1

The Ministry of Public Health says it has “strongly” condemned Kaieteur News Columnist, Freddie Kissoon’s attack on the reputation of Cuban-trained Guyanese doctors. In a release yesterday, the...

CARICOM offering online help to understand electricity bills

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM offering online help to understand electricity bills

From the business executive to the man on the street, all will get the chance to make sense of their electricity bill today, thanks to the second in a series of webinar being hosted by the CARICOM...

Woman could be prosecuted for misleading police

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Woman could be prosecuted for misleading police

The mother of ex-policeman turned bandit, Romel Hoppie, who was shot dead at Locaber, West Canje, Berbice, following a confrontation with the police could be prosecuted for giving false information...

No end in sight… Residents ready to protest again over poor state of East Bank Berbice road

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on No end in sight… Residents ready to protest again over poor state of East Bank Berbice road

As the controversial East Bank Berbice Road makes its entrance into the public’s domain once again, the Regional Vice Chairman Mr. Dennis Deroop, during a brief interview with media operatives...

GuySuCo foresees leasing lands to “redundant” employees

Nov 23, 2016 KNews News 3

By: Kiana Wilburg When it comes to safeguarding the future of the sugar industry, top officials within the sector believe that one of the best options on the table at the moment is diversification....