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Pulling out of corresponding banks in region…CARICOM Finance Committee to oversee strategic plan roll-out

Feb 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Pulling out of corresponding banks in region…CARICOM Finance Committee to oversee strategic plan roll-out

Following the consideration of the Strategy and Action Plan submitted by the Committee of Central Bank Governors to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government, the Committee of Ministers of...

Tain domestic worker execution…Alleged female mastermind turns self in

Feb 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Tain domestic worker execution…Alleged female mastermind turns self in

The woman who was wanted in connection with the murder of domestic worker and mother of four Leelawattie Mohamed of 149 Sixth Street, Tain Settlement, has turned herself in to the authorities at the...

Parking meter implementation restarts Monday

Feb 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Parking meter implementation restarts Monday

Even with two separate court rulings requiring the Georgetown Mayor and City Council to provide evidence as to why the parking meter contract should not be quashed, officials of City Hall are tapping...

Finance Minister explains VAT on private education fees

Feb 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Finance Minister explains VAT on private education fees

While on the campaign trail the coalition of A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC), made several promises to the nation if elected to office. Among the promises made was a...

Former Magistrate Leslie Sobers to head new GNBA Board

Feb 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Former Magistrate Leslie Sobers to head new GNBA Board

Cabinet has approved the appointment of a new board of directors for the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA). Chairing the board will be former Magistrate and practicing attorney-at-law,...

Night club shooting…Manager, other staffers charged with attempting to obstruct justice

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Night club shooting…Manager, other staffers charged with attempting to obstruct justice

Andre Rochford, the Manager of Club Privilege, and two other staffers of the club were yesterday released on $700,000 bail each, after being indicted on a charge of attempting to obstruct the course...

“Punishment will bring out the worst in people”

Feb 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on “Punishment will bring out the worst in people”

– Vendor tells Mayor, Town Clerk “Is this a monarchy or what?” asked Conway Douglas, a vendor representing his colleagues at yesterday’s public forum held by the Mayor and City Council in...

US$25M programme to build low-income duplexes, townhouses announced

Feb 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on US$25M programme to build low-income duplexes, townhouses announced

In a major shift in the country’s housing programme, Government yesterday announced that it has approved a $5B (US$25M) plan to build over 700 duplexes and townhouses to meet demands of low income...

Sparendaam Court re-commissioned

Feb 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Sparendaam Court re-commissioned

– to now have two Magistrates By Feona Morrison The buildup of cases in the East Demerara Magisterial District is expected to ease with the re-commissioning of the Sparendaam Magistrate’s...

People lying and Jagdeo charging

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on People lying and Jagdeo charging

De strangest thing happening these days. Fuh one, every day somebody house ketching fire. How this happening people don’t know. Wha dem know is that de whole thing start wid a man who get jealous...

FIFA pleased with work of Forde and GFF – FIFA Director Véron Mosengo-Omba

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on FIFA pleased with work of Forde and GFF – FIFA Director Véron Mosengo-Omba

By Franklin Wilson Offering words of encouragement on behalf of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Director of Member Associations & Development for Africa and the Caribbean, Mr. Véron...

Man United legend Dwight Yorke ‘DENIED’ access to Donald Trump’s USA due to ‘Iranian stamp in his passport’

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Man United legend Dwight Yorke ‘DENIED’ access to Donald Trump’s USA due to ‘Iranian stamp in his passport’

UK Mirror – Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke was “denied entry into the US” under Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban after playing in a charity match in Iran. Former Sky Sports...

Strong Suriname boxing team arrive in Guyana

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Strong Suriname boxing team arrive in Guyana

A strong Suriname boxing team arrived in Guyana yesterday afternoon bent on returning to the Dutch speaking country with pride and glory. Four boxers and three officials are in the country to...

St. Cuthbert’s Mission Secondary overcome Diamond Secondary

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on St. Cuthbert’s Mission Secondary overcome Diamond Secondary

When action continued in the 2016/2017 Guyana Cricket Board/ Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society/ Ministry Of Education/ National Secondary Schools’ Cricket League (GCB/DMLAS/MOE/NSSCL), St....

Exciting softball action set for Lusignan today

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Exciting softball action set for Lusignan today

The Lusignan Community Centre ground is expected to come alive today when the Mon Repos Market Vendors Development Committee (MRMVDC) hosts its inaugural Softball Cricket extravaganza featuring top...

Preparations completed for Nand Persaud Sky Plus one day Sprint Classic Horserace meet

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Preparations completed for Nand Persaud Sky Plus one day Sprint Classic Horserace meet

Preparations have been completed and all systems are in place for the one day Sprint Classic Horserace meet organised by the Nand Persaud Group of Companies through its Sky Plus Incorporated...

Milo football resumes today and tomorrow

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Milo football resumes today and tomorrow

Action in this year’s Milo 18 and under Schools Football Competition resumes today and tomorrow with four matches planned for each day, at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue. In...

Bounty Farm Ltd Handicap Tournament 2017…Nyron Joseph falters on second outing

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bounty Farm Ltd Handicap Tournament 2017…Nyron Joseph falters on second outing

The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) in collaboration with its corporate sponsor Digicel launched its 2017 season with its customary Bounty Farm Ltd Handicap Squash Tournament at the Georgetown Club...

Colts, Ravens set up clash for GABA ‘League of Champions’ Division I title

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Colts, Ravens set up clash for GABA ‘League of Champions’ Division I title

-Best-of-Three Final starts tonight at Sports Hall Current National Basketball Champions, Bounty Colts and the 2014 national champs, Dyna’s Ravens have set up a scintillating finale for the...

DCC partners with GFSCA for concrete pitches

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCC partners with GFSCA for concrete pitches

Following the successful hosting of the Guyana Softball Cup 6, the Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) has partnered with the Demerara Cricket Club for the construction of two...

Dindyal is new President of Enterprise Busta SC

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dindyal is new President of Enterprise Busta SC

Parmanand Dindyal was elected President of the Enterprise Busta Sports Club when the body held its Annual General Meeting recently. Rajesh Bachan will serve as the Vice Chairman; Chanderpaul Tekarran...

New Era Clash of the Champions at MSC Hard court today

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on New Era Clash of the Champions at MSC Hard court today

Sparta Boss hunting championship glory The New Entertainment/Eyefull Entertainment, Stag Beer Futsal Clash of the Champions continues today at the Mackenzie Sports Club Hard court with what is...

Tucville Secondary overcome Queenstown Secondary by two runs

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tucville Secondary overcome Queenstown Secondary by two runs

Tucville Secondary defeated Queenstown Secondary by two runs when the Ministry of Education National Sports Commission Al Sport and Tour Promotion Windball tournament continued recently. Batting...

CSME protocols on travel for skilled persons priority for CARICOM

Feb 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on CSME protocols on travel for skilled persons priority for CARICOM

Completing the protocols on procedures relating to the facilitation of travel for skilled persons within the Caribbean region will now be of high priority for CARICOM. This was highlighted during a...

A government’s vision is distorted by its own blinkers

Feb 18, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A government’s vision is distorted by its own blinkers

It will take a lot more than letter-writing for the government to erase the perception that there has been witch-hunting and cleansing within the government. The media has refused to investigate the...

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Marian Academy faceoff with Santa Rosa for Pee Wee’s U11 title

The tirade against the independent media continues unabated

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- In every democracy worth its salt, the press serves as the watchdog, the thorn in the side... more