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Jagdeo’s defence of PetroCaribe fund use contradicts public record

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo’s defence of PetroCaribe fund use contradicts public record

– Claims US$115M transferred without loan agreement was a grant; records show it was a loan At a press conference he hosted at his Church Street Office yesterday, Opposition Leader Bharrat...

More to be spent on controversial D’Urban Park facility

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on More to be spent on controversial D’Urban Park facility

…as 50+1 Independence anniversary celebrations unveiled D’Urban Park is slated as the venue for the majority of Guyana’s 50+1 Independence anniversary celebrations says National Events...

Soldier charged with Sophia bread vendor’s killing

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Soldier charged with Sophia bread vendor’s killing

Twenty-year-old Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Private Shaquille Grant was yesterday remanded to prison for the murder of Sophia bread vendor, Andre Alexander, who was shot dead by bandits during a...

Public Accounts Committee hears…‘Missing’ cars re-appear at GRA warehouse after Auditor General inspection

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Public Accounts Committee hears…‘Missing’ cars re-appear at GRA warehouse after Auditor General inspection

The Auditor General (AG) during a routine inspection of a warehouse manned by a registered car importer and the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) found that on the day of the visit there were two cars...

US$5.3M container scanner not in operation

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on US$5.3M container scanner not in operation

– GRA has no place to house it By Brushell Blackman The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA)’s state-of-the-art container scanner bought in 2014 is in working order, but the trouble is the State...

Cops arrest businessman over $550M cocaine in timber- more lumber, DVR seized, as biker and other suspect remain on the run

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cops arrest businessman over $550M cocaine in timber- more lumber, DVR seized, as biker and other suspect remain on the run

Police ranks yesterday arrested West Coast Demerara businessman, Tazim Gafoor in connection with G$550M worth in cocaine that was discovered in timber on Friday at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo....

Ministry rejected Customs Chief duty free concession – PS

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry rejected Customs Chief duty free concession – PS

The Public Service Ministry did not grant the approval for Head of Customs at the Guyana Revenue Authority, Lancelot Wills, to benefit from duty free concession to import a 2008 Toyota Harrier...

De DEA come and de fun done

May 16, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, News Comments Off on De DEA come and de fun done

De boys come out to play. Dem playing so hard that by de time dem slow down nuff people gun lose dem money. Ever since he was president dem Americans ask Jagdeo if he want de DEA and de man seh yes....

3rd edition Caribbean Youth, School Boys and Junior championships…

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on 3rd edition Caribbean Youth, School Boys and Junior championships…

Guyana’s ‘Simon Pures’ clinch accolades to cart off the honours By Michael Benjamin They had a disappointing start after losing both of their bouts on the inaugural night, but Guyanese boxers...

Stag Elite League…Fruta Conquerors beat GDF to end on a high; Victoria Kings end 3rd, Buxton 4th

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stag Elite League…Fruta Conquerors beat GDF to end on a high; Victoria Kings end 3rd, Buxton 4th

By Franklin Wilson Season 2 of the Stag Elite League ended on a high for Fruta Conquerors who were finally able to defeat league winners the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on a soggy GDF field on Sunday...

ABSAA, Banks DIH, GFF host Veterans Tournament

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on ABSAA, Banks DIH, GFF host Veterans Tournament

The Alex Bunbury Sports & Academic Association (ABSAA) in collaboration with Banks DIH and the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has organised the ‘Clash of Veterans’ Competition which will be...

Fitness Express support for Yannick Grimes in bid to compete at Sportsworld Classic

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fitness Express support for Yannick Grimes in bid to compete at Sportsworld Classic

Fitness Express, located at the corners of John and Sheriff Streets, Campbellville has continued its rich tradition of assisting local athletes in their quest for stardom. The latest to benefit is...

Gold Rush Futsal showdown kicks off next weekend

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gold Rush Futsal showdown kicks off next weekend

The Futsal rivalries will continue next weekend when Xtreme Clean and Maintenance Company host their inaugural Gold Rush Futsal tournament inside the National Gymnasium, beginning on Independence...

Karate Sensei Lavern Jones has died

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Karate Sensei Lavern Jones has died

She will be missed says Max Massiah Host of popular TV programme ‘Maximum Sports Combat & Strength’ Max Massiah said yesterday that Guyana Karate College’s founding member, 5th Dan Sensei...

RHTY&SC, M.S pays courtesy visit to Prime Minster and Army Chief of Staff

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC, M.S pays courtesy visit to Prime Minster and Army Chief of Staff

In its continuing effort to fulfil its targeted goal of 500 programmes/activities for 2017, the Management of Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation, the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports...

Strong Demerara team named for title defence

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Strong Demerara team named for title defence

Seventeen-year-old West Indies U-19 selectee Bhaskar Yadram is the only First-Classplayer in a strong 19-man Demerara squad that will defend their Under-19 title in this year’s GCB’s Hand-in-Hand...

RHTY&SC, M.S Cricket Development Programme…

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC, M.S Cricket Development Programme…

Pepsi renews U-19, Intermediate Cricket Sponsorship for 14th Consecutive year The highly successful relationship between the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS and the international soft drinks...

RHTY&SC honour Namilco’s Bert Sukhai with Dolphin Award of Excellence

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC honour Namilco’s Bert Sukhai with Dolphin Award of Excellence

“You are one of the main reasons for the success of the RHTY&SC over the years, you have been an inspiration to every member of Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation and as such we...

Regal Sports Softball tourney…Farm, Regal All Stars and Savage record victories

May 16, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regal Sports Softball tourney…Farm, Regal All Stars and Savage record victories

Farm, Savage and Regal All Stars registered victories when the Regal Sports softball tournament continued on Sunday at the Everest Cricket Club. Playing in the open category Farm defeated Regal All...

Mason slapped with 11 armed robbery charges

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Mason slapped with 11 armed robbery charges

Quincy Clarke, a 29-year-old mason of West La Penitence, was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to 11...

Revamp of nursing programme still ongoing

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Revamp of nursing programme still ongoing

-but Minister still awaits blueprint of improvement plan Revamping the nursing education programme is still a work in progress. In fact, this publication was informed that a blueprint detailing...

Strategic patient care training programme launched

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Strategic patient care training programme launched

…as Ministry looks to improve care for the elderly Patient care is an integral part of improving primary health care. Moreover, Minister of Public Health, Ms. Volda Lawrence, has made it clear...

Govt. mandates use of lesser known wood species for CH&PA homes

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. mandates use of lesser known wood species for CH&PA homes

The first phase of the government’s housing initiative is expected to provide lumber producers with a chance to maximise the promotion of lesser used species (LUS) of timber on the local market....

Chile geologists here to assess mining sector

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Chile geologists here to assess mining sector

President David Granger was yesterday paid a courtesy call at State House by a visiting team of geologists from Chilean technical agency Sernageomin, who are in Guyana to conduct technical geological...

Family loses million$$ in Berbice fire

May 16, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Family loses million$$ in Berbice fire

A family of four of Lot 1096 Edinburgh Housing Scheme on Sunday evening lost all their belongings in a fire of unknown origin that began just around 21:00hrs. The owners, who were not at home at the...

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Guyanese boxers shine at T&T National Boxing Championships

A warning to President Ali on U.S. Overtures

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- It remains unknown what President Ali told the U.S. Secretary of State during their recent... more