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SOCU detains ex-Rice Board chief, Essequibo miller

Apr 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on SOCU detains ex-Rice Board chief, Essequibo miller

The country’s former head of the Guyana Rice Board and a prominent Essequibo miller were both pulled in for questioning yesterday as investigators of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU)...

Alleged money laundering…SOCU engaged to probe Rasul’s activities

Apr 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged money laundering…SOCU engaged to probe Rasul’s activities

-possible collusion with Gold Board officials Government has engaged the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), an arm of the police, to investigate alleged money laundering dealings of embattled gold...

$$$ millions in drugs under threat of spoilage at Diamond bond

Apr 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on $$$ millions in drugs under threat of spoilage at Diamond bond

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Contrary to excuses about traffic jams and possibility of a fire offered by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo as reason why the Sussex Street drug bond is needed, Manager...

Weak collection enforcement, other loopholes at GRA cause major revenue leaks

Apr 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Weak collection enforcement, other loopholes at GRA cause major revenue leaks

A review of the current Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) infrastructure has shown that the entity has abundant material resources, and on paper, fairly good systems and procedures. However, a broad...

Challenges in the business climate… Guyana currently has no investment projects to offer – Gaskin

Apr 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Challenges in the business climate… Guyana currently has no investment projects to offer – Gaskin

Business Minister, Dominic Gaskin delivered a most honest account of Guyana’s business climate recently at the Heads of Mission Conference held at the Pegasus Hotel. There, Gaskin spoke about a...

765 reported cases of child abuse in just two months

Apr 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on 765 reported cases of child abuse in just two months

-mothers are the chief perpetrators By Rehana Ahamad During the first two months of this year alone, the Ministry of Social Protection recorded 765 reported cases of children being abused. This...

Dynamic Sociologist, Magda Fiona Griffith-Wills, is a ‘Special Person’

Apr 09, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Dynamic Sociologist, Magda Fiona Griffith-Wills, is a ‘Special Person’

“Once I set my mind on something, I will go for it. I am very strong-willed, but for me whatever I do I must have fun in it too. If I don’t enjoy it, I am not doing it.” By Sharmain Grainger...

Nuff smart flies surfacing

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Nuff smart flies surfacing

From small people learn that dem don’t wear red when dem passing by a bull. And when dem sit down and watch television dem does see de bullfighter waving a red cloth in front de bull and de bull...

Georgetown Grand Prix…Jeffrey, Seebarran, Persaud Singh and Ten Pow terrific

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Georgetown Grand Prix…Jeffrey, Seebarran, Persaud Singh and Ten Pow terrific

It was another terrific day at the office for Kristian Jeffrey, who for the second time running raced unbeaten in the Georgetown Grand Prix which was organised by GT Motorsports and held before a...

Spirited West Indies eye rare series win

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Spirited West Indies eye rare series win

ESPNcricinfo – West Indies will barely have recovered from the high of a record-breaking win in the first ODI against Pakistan when they go at it again in the second game today. It had looked...

RHTY&SC, MS Cricket Teams continues to make a positive difference

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC, MS Cricket Teams continues to make a positive difference

“To give is the best feeling in the world especially if it inspires people to better themselves and make a positive difference in the lives of others,” Those were the words of Secretary/CEO...

Die Hard Brothers thump United Brothers by 142 runs

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Die Hard Brothers thump United Brothers by 142 runs

Die Hard Brothers defeated United Brothers by 142 runs when the Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association Digicel 10/10 tournament continued recently at Perseverance beach on the Essequibo...

Men’s and Women’s First Division Leagues start today

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Men’s and Women’s First Division Leagues start today

The Saint Stanislaus College Ground on Carifesta Avenue is the venue for the opening matches of the Men’s and Women’s First Division Leagues. According to a release from the Guyana Hockey Board,...

IAAF Technical Official gives appraisal on local facilities

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on IAAF Technical Official gives appraisal on local facilities

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Technical Official, Giovanni Cardona has indicated that he does not see any “big obstacle” that can prevent Guyana from hosting a...

Boodhoo unbeaten half century gives TSC 6-wkt win; Everest overcome GDF

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boodhoo unbeaten half century gives TSC 6-wkt win; Everest overcome GDF

Suresh Boodhoo struck fine unbeaten half century to guide Transport SC to a six-wicket victory over GNIC SC while Everest defeated Guyana Defence Force by eight wickets when the Georgetown Cricket...

Impressive Signs provides sponsorship for YWCC Mash Cup

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Impressive Signs provides sponsorship for YWCC Mash Cup

Popular sign printing company, Impressive Signs of Church Street, New Amsterdam is the latest entity to throw support behind The Young Warriors Cricket Club (YWCC) for the staging of the Mash Cup...

Covent Garden overcome Queenstown Secondary by 27 runs

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Covent Garden overcome Queenstown Secondary by 27 runs

Covent Garden defeated Queenstown by 27 runs when The Ministry of Education National Sports Commission AL Sport and Tour Promotions inter zones Secondary Schools Easter Vacation Windball...

Former middle distance star on mission to give back

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Former middle distance star on mission to give back

-gets support from UK Software firm 1E Former national middle distance star Waveney Benn returned home recently from the United Kingdom bearing gifts for local athletes in need of support to enhance...

Toucan Industries Skill level Tournament 2017…Shomari Wiltshire leads list of young guns on winners row

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Toucan Industries Skill level Tournament 2017…Shomari Wiltshire leads list of young guns on winners row

The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) is holding the Toucan Distributors Junior Skill level tournament its first Junior tournament for 2017 at the Georgetown Club Inc. courts and play continued on...

Nations best cyclists to collide at LBFCC/Baker Memorial Classic today in Linden

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Nations best cyclists to collide at LBFCC/Baker Memorial Classic today in Linden

The Bakers Family have stated that they are all set and ready for what is anticipated to be a day of exciting riding when they host the best cyclists in the nation for the 6th annual Baker’s...

Milo 18 and under Schools Football Competition…Chase and Morgan’s in blockbuster showdown today

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Milo 18 and under Schools Football Competition…Chase and Morgan’s in blockbuster showdown today

-Masters and Sir Leon square off for third place By Rawle Welch Today’s final of this year’s Milo 18 and under Schools Football Tournament is anticipated to provide a riveting conclusion to what...

Guyana Cup Fever gets hot as over 60 entered so far

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Cup Fever gets hot as over 60 entered so far

Entries are expected to be closed today and with less than a week to go before race date the excitement has built to fever pitch for the Guyana Cup fever horserace meet slated for this Sunday 16...

‘Cornman’ Stephenson to stage second Great Run – Parika to Sophia April 22

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Cornman’ Stephenson to stage second Great Run – Parika to Sophia April 22

The Second Great Run, Parika – Sophia is scheduled to take place on Saturday April 22nd. The event is an open one that seeks to attract both athletes and fun runners. In 2013 Carlton...

Boodie ton hands Parika Salem 84-run victory over Zeelugt

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boodie ton hands Parika Salem 84-run victory over Zeelugt

Opener Kevon Boodie struck a fluent century to hand Parika Salem SC an 84-run victory over Zeelugt when the East Bank Essequibo Dwayne Stephens Auto Sales T20 tournament continued recently. Boodie...

GCF name 7-man team for Pan-American Road Cycling Championship

Apr 09, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCF name 7-man team for Pan-American Road Cycling Championship

32-nations confirmed to date for Dom. Rep. The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) has named a 7-man team for the Pan-American Road Cycling Championships that will take place in Santo Domingo, Dominican...

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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