January 2017

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Philander, Rabada rip through Sri Lanka

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Philander, Rabada rip through Sri Lanka

(Reuters) Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada claimed four wickets each as South Africa ripped out Sri Lanka for 110 on the second day of the second test at Newlands yesterday. South Africa did not...

What went through the heads of those ballot bearers?

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on What went through the heads of those ballot bearers?

By Rawle Welch The general feeling of disappointment was what was felt following the re-election of President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) K.A. Juman Yassin, who returned unopposed...

Super50 trails set for Friday and Saturday at Providence

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Super50 trails set for Friday and Saturday at Providence

The national selectors have invited 28 players for two trail matches set for Friday and Saturday at Providence to select the Guyana side for this year’s Regional Super50 which commences on January...

GAPF AGM and Elections fixed for January 14th

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GAPF AGM and Elections fixed for January 14th

Members of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) will convene on Saturday January 14th, 2017 for their Annual General Meeting. The meeting is slated to take place at the National Racquet...

GTTA domestic programme plummets in 2016

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GTTA domestic programme plummets in 2016

-International participation took precedence By Edison Jefford An analysis of table tennis in the past year reveals that Guyana Table Tennis Association’s (GTTA) domestic programme plummeted, while...

Wiltshire birth anniversary dominoes to commence on Monday

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wiltshire birth anniversary dominoes to commence on Monday

Senior organising secretary of the Georgetown Dominoes Association, Mark Wiltshire, will be hosting a one-week tournament in honour of his 62nd birth anniversary starting on January 9 at 19:30 hrs at...

Fisherman XI, Ariel triumph

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fisherman XI, Ariel triumph

Fisherman XI and Ariel recorded victories when the Everest Cricket Club hosted two softball fixtures on Monday. Fisherman XI defeated Ariel by 19 runs in the morning fixture. Led by 43 from opener...

New Year’s Day Execution…Cops seek third suspect as two remain in custody

Jan 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on New Year’s Day Execution…Cops seek third suspect as two remain in custody

Police were late yesterday trying to track down a third individual in connection with the New Year’s Day execution of poultry vendor Desmond Singh, and his friend Azrudeen Hussain. Divisional...

Will we acquire a heart and a soul in 2017?

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 1

I think most people tend to read the year in review in most countries. One needs to be reminded about what went on the past year. Then we may have missed out on a few events so the year in review...

THE RED HOUSE FIASCO

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on THE RED HOUSE FIASCO

The decision by the government to revoke the lease for the Red House, home to the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre Incorporated (CJRC) was pragmatic and wise. It is time for the government to get tough...

TOO MANY LINES

Jan 04, 2017 KNews News 1

TOO MANY LINES: This was the scene on Monday at the Departure Tax booth. Passengers using the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, are calling on authorities to make some changes to...

Amidst the rainy season…Bids in for operation, servicing and monitoring of NDIA excavators

Jan 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Amidst the rainy season…Bids in for operation, servicing and monitoring of NDIA excavators

During the opening of tenders at the National Tender and Procurement Administration Board (NPTAB), at the Ministry of Finance yesterday in Georgetown, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority...

17-yr-old to stand trial for murder

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on 17-yr-old to stand trial for murder

Seventeen-year-old Marlon Garrett, the son of a Bourda Market, Georgetown stall holder was yesterday committed to stand trial at the High Court for the capital offence of murder. At the conclusion of...

Cost to finance Foreign missions expected to increase

Jan 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cost to finance Foreign missions expected to increase

The cost to finance Guyanese Foreign missions is expected to increase over time according to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge. During his Ministry’s end of year press conference, last...

Woodley Park farmer goes missing after beating

Jan 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Woodley Park farmer goes missing after beating

A West Coast Berbice farmer has been reported missing for the past 18 days after leaving his sister’s home to buy cigarettes. Ramzam Bassalat, 45, also known as ‘Bucky’, was last seen wearing a...

One month later…

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom 1

One month ago, the President was reported to be ruling out any Cabinet changes. He was said to have felt confident going into 2017 with the same team. The Chronicle even headlined their version of...

Freedom House activist questioned about Red House “chucking” incident

Jan 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Freedom House activist questioned about Red House “chucking” incident

…PPP warns of private criminal charges Following the report made by People’s National Congress Reform Georgetown District Secretary, Shondell Hope, that she was assaulted by Freedom House...

2008 Bartica massacre …Prison officer details transporting injured man from scene of the crime

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on 2008 Bartica massacre …Prison officer details transporting injured man from scene of the crime

Prison Officer Godfrey Lynch yesterday testified to the court that he was in the vicinity of the Bartica Police Station when the shooting which claimed 12 lives occurred in February 2008. The witness...

Logos Hope attracts its historic six-millionth visitor

Jan 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Logos Hope attracts its historic six-millionth visitor

Since docking at the Guyana National Shipping Wharf, La Penitence, the Logos Hope has since had the historic goal of attracting its six-millionth visitor onboard. Logos Hope officially opened its...

Colonel West to be army’s tenth Chief of Staff

Jan 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Colonel West to be army’s tenth Chief of Staff

Colonel Patrick West is tipped to be the tenth Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force. Army sources said that he is scheduled to be sworn in next Tuesday, taking over the reins from Brigadier...

Minister gives new date for digitising of Old Age Pension

Jan 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Minister gives new date for digitising of Old Age Pension

-system to rely heavily on E-Governance project In its quest to ensure efficiency, accountability and transparency in the distribution of Old Age Pension, the Ministry of Social Protection last year...

Work of judiciary to be taken to the next level with Launch of JEI – CJ

Jan 04, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Work of judiciary to be taken to the next level with Launch of JEI – CJ

With the launch of the Justice Education Institute (JEI), Chief Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards is optimistic that work of Guyana’s Judiciary will be taken to another level. During her...

Gold trader remanded for ganja

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Gold trader remanded for ganja

Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan, remanded a 52-year-old man to prison after he was arraigned before her on charges of trafficking in narcotics. The man, Henry Conway, of Watooka, Linden, is alleged to...

Armed robbery accused granted bail

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Armed robbery accused granted bail

After spending a few weeks in prison, Jason Adams was given his New Year’s wish. After much begging he was granted $20,000 bail on a robbery under-arms charge by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. But...

Time for draconian punishment for lawless drivers

Jan 04, 2017 KNews Letters Comments Off on Time for draconian punishment for lawless drivers

Dear Editor, Kindly publish this article in your papers so that the traffic chief and the law makers can see it and review it. Over the past years in particular, I have been observing the many road...

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…Guyana’s could seal Gold Cup berth against Dominica By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – The Golden Jaguars will look to take another significant step towards a return to the Concacaf Gold Cup...

The things we fear the most

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(Kaieteur News) – I told the Guru about a Tik Tok video I had seen of a very wealthy man who had done something that, at first, seemed rather strange. He had spent much of his life building wealth. He had a comfortable home, good food, security and all the things that money can provide. Yet...

Crime thrives on weak justice, illegal guns and dirty money

Sep 20, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...

U.S. Ambassador digs a hole for herself

Oct 01, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Ye Gods! The Justice Gino Persaud “visa review” public kangaroo trial is leading to some unlikely places. In his trial by fire, even the mighty U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Excellency Nicole D. Theriot, ended up with her own hair on fire. “We are not aware.” What...

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