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BREAKING NEWS…. Former Brazilian President Lula found guilty of corruption

Jul 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on BREAKING NEWS…. Former Brazilian President Lula found guilty of corruption

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who rose from childhood poverty to become a two-term president, was convicted on corruption charges on Wednesday in the...

‘Bartica massacre killer saved my life’ – hostage reveals

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– “He even allowed me to keep my wedding ring” By Romila Boodram With swollen feet and bruises about his body, 22-year-old Mathew Shivtahal, who was held hostage by four...

Bus driver shot dead trying to save passengers from bandits

Jul 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Bus driver shot dead trying to save passengers from bandits

– Agricola twins among suspects A Route-32 (Parika/Georgetown) Minibus driver is now dead after he was shot trying to save his passengers from three bandits yesterday. The dead man has been...

Guns stashed in bike parts unearthed in barrel at GNSC wharf

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A shipment of bike parts has sparked a police probe following the discovery of weapons in a barrel yesterday. According to officials, the guns and several rounds of matching ammunition were found...

No plans to rebuild Camp St. jail like before – Pres. Granger

Jul 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on No plans to rebuild Camp St. jail like before – Pres. Granger

President David Granger has made it clear that the Government has no intention of rebuilding the Georgetown Prison as it was previously configured. He assured Guyanese that his administration will...

Escapees tally now eight; four of them unidentified

Jul 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Escapees tally now eight; four of them unidentified

– authorities report difficulties in counting prisoners at Lusignan Authorities have corrected themselves with the number of prison escapees or missing persons from Sunday’s horrific blaze at...

Pee Pee Pee give one laptop per family, APNU/AFC Coalition give one prisoner

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Pee Pee Pee give one laptop per family, APNU/AFC Coalition give one prisoner

Every politician know that Guyana need a proper prison ever since de 2002 jailbreak. Five men get away and created mayhem—from Bartica massacre to Bartica slaughter. Instead under Jagdeo and he Pee...

Additional $300M pumped into CJIA expansion

Jul 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Additional $300M pumped into CJIA expansion

An additional $300M has been pumped into Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project to facilitate the completion of the project. During a recent parliamentary sitting, Minister of...

All systems a go for API on Saturday @Leonora; Sponsors elated to be partner

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on All systems a go for API on Saturday @Leonora; Sponsors elated to be partner

International athletes begin arriving today By Franklin Wilson All systems are in place for what will be biggest athletics meet yet to be held in Guyana on Saturday at the Leonora Track and Field...

Guyana Wado-Ryu Karate Association holds successful Grading Exercise

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Wado-Ryu Karate Association holds successful Grading Exercise

On June 30th and July 9th, the Guyana Wado-Ryu Karate Association held its grading exercise for students of the Banks DIH and Mae’s Schools Dojos. A total of 44 students were graded under the...

Saint Mary’s boys and Eccles girls’ record wins in latest Windball Cricket

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Saint Mary’s boys and Eccles girls’ record wins in latest Windball Cricket

Saint Mary’s boys and Eccles girls’ record victories in latest play in the National Sports Commission Ministry of Education & AL Sport & Tour Promotions 20th Annual End of School Year...

Top Brandz Corona Invitational football continues today

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Play in the Petra Organisation organised Top Brandz Corona Beer Invitational Football Tournament, which kicked off on Sunday last at the GFC ground in Georgetown with three matches, will continue...

Digicel Schools Football Championships…Champs Charity roar into national playoffs with 11-0 drubbing of NOC

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Schools Football Championships…Champs Charity roar into national playoffs with 11-0 drubbing of NOC

Defending Region 2 champions, Charity Secondary School, showed little mercy on the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) after inflicting a crushing 11-0 win yesterday at the Ana Regina Community Centre ground...

Annual Sir Garfield Sobers Int. schools’ cricket tournament …Guyana’s Dick shines with bat and ball for Canadian Academy

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Annual Sir Garfield Sobers Int. schools’ cricket tournament …Guyana’s Dick shines with bat and ball for Canadian Academy

St Joseph beat UK School, Nations lose to Bajans The 31st Annual Sir Garfield Sobers Schools cricket tournament commenced on a steaming hot Monday in Barbados with 10 first round games with...

Dottin, Taylor star as West Indies leave Pakistan winless

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ESPNcricinfo – Deandra Dottin’s first ODI century lifted West Indies to 285 and did half the job against Pakistan, a team that hadn’t made more than 150 for four innings in a row. And...

Anderson five-wkt-haul in vain as Guyana go down to Windward Islands by 20 runs

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Anderson five-wkt-haul in vain as Guyana go down to Windward Islands by 20 runs

By Zaheer Mohamed in Trinidad and Tobago In association with V Net Communications, Mike’s Pharmacy, 4R, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre and Ramchand’s Auto Spares Prior to the game, Guyana...

UDFA/ GT Beer $6M ‘Sunday Night Super Cup’…Upper Demerara open with dominant 4-1 win over East Bank

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on UDFA/ GT Beer $6M ‘Sunday Night Super Cup’…Upper Demerara open with dominant 4-1 win over East Bank

Essequibo and East Coast play to 1-1 stalemate Upper Demerara got off to a rollicking start with a 4-1 crushing of East Bank, while East Coast and Essequibo Pomeroon had to settle for a 1-1 draw to...

Immamdeen honored by Corriverton CDC; Mayor attends

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Immamdeen honored by Corriverton CDC; Mayor attends

Dozens attend motorcade The Community Development Committee of Corriverton in the Ancient County of Berbice, on Sunday last, held a well attended and supported motorcade to honour one of its own,...

Defending Champions dethroned by Marians Academy

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Marian Academy dethroned Mackenzie High school in the U-14 Final of the National Schools Basketball tournament which concluded on Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Captain of Marian Academy,...

Sports to be a part of Savannah Drive

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Organizers excited about July 30 Event By Sean Devers The ‘Super 7 Team’ has collaborated with United Kingdom-based Media Company, Green Mango Media and British Virgin Islands brand Absolutely...

First encampment for National U-15 team concludes

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– Team steps up preparations for August tournament The national U-15 male team will today wrap up a successful five-day encampment on the West Coast of Demerara. The camp is in preparation for...

GTT provides support to FCFC Youth Football & Leadership Camp

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GTT provides support to FCFC Youth Football & Leadership Camp

The football skills of youths in the South Georgetown area will be sharpened through GTT’s donation of 20 footballs to the Fruta Conquerors Football Club (FCFC) which will be hosting its 10th...

IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AGAIN

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AGAIN

Though the full facts are yet to emerge in relation to the circumstances surrounding the fire at the Camp Street prison, one thing is already clear: there is an urgent need for a comprehensive review...

Teen who fatally stabbed taxi driver remanded

Jul 12, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Teen who fatally stabbed taxi driver remanded

A 15-year-old boy of Number 69 village, Upper Corentyne was on Monday remanded for the murder of a taxi driver of Number 72 village. The lad appeared at the Whim Magistrate’s Court before...

Prosecution discloses statements in GRDB $362M fraud case

Jul 12, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Prosecution discloses statements in GRDB $362M fraud case

Six former board members of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), who were slapped with fraud-related charges for allegedly failing to make proper entries into the general ledger of the GRDB’s...

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Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more