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Mason accidentally shot by security guard

Jul 26, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Mason accidentally shot by security guard

A 43-year-old mason was shot to the right thigh yesterday after a security guard’s gun accidentally went off at the construction site at Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara (ECD) where the...

After the damage has been done

Jul 26, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on After the damage has been done

Nothing better exemplifies the incompetence of the government’s public relations than the statement which it issued on July 22, 2017, attempting to refute the assertion that the President rejected...

Consultancy proposals submitted for restructuring of prison enterprise

Jul 26, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Consultancy proposals submitted for restructuring of prison enterprise

As efforts continue to address the many problems plaguing the local prison system, bids were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for the provision of...

Magistrate jails man for stealing cigarettes

Jul 26, 2017 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Magistrate jails man for stealing cigarettes

Magistrate Leron Daly jailed Rohan Chand for nine months for stealing cigarettes. No fine was imposed. No community service ordered. This sentence comes two weeks after one of the world’s worst...

HAVING RESOURCES: A CURSE OR A BLESSING?

Jul 26, 2017 KNews Editorial Comments Off on HAVING RESOURCES: A CURSE OR A BLESSING?

“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.”— Sir Winston Churchill. These words could apply to...

13 prisoners dig their way out of Lusignan jail

Jul 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on 13 prisoners dig their way out of Lusignan jail

– 7 recaptured hours after Police up to press time had recaptured seven of 13 prisoners who staged a daring, pre-dawn breakout yesterday from the Lusignan Prison holding area, after crawling to...

Lusignan inmates returned to Camp Street facility

Jul 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Lusignan inmates returned to Camp Street facility

…following brazen escape by 13 As if things weren’t bad enough, the security forces in Guyana are now under pressure to recapture six of 13 prisoners who escaped custody from the...

Lusignan jailbreak … “I am very embarrassed” – Public Security Minister

Jul 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Lusignan jailbreak … “I am very embarrassed” – Public Security Minister

It has been just over two weeks since eight prisoners escaped custody following the destruction by fire of the Georgetown Prisons, Camp Street. Four of those prisoners have been recaptured....

UG has a role to play in helping to protect Guyana’s biodiversity – President Granger

Jul 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on UG has a role to play in helping to protect Guyana’s biodiversity – President Granger

Guyana is rich in biodiversity and this must be protected at all cost, and the University of Guyana is expected to help chart the way forward. This notion was yesterday emphasised by President David...

Armed bandits invade home at Number 73 village

Jul 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Armed bandits invade home at Number 73 village

one suspect in custody A family of Number 73 village narrowly escaped physical harm and terror when a gang of armed men invaded their home and grocery parlour. The invasion which took place in the...

Investment talks take centre stage at UG’s Diaspora conference

Jul 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Investment talks take centre stage at UG’s Diaspora conference

Talks about investment were high on the agenda, when the University of Guyana [UG] spearheaded Diaspora Engagement Conference commenced yesterday at the Ramada Princess Hotel at Providence, East Bank...

Less than 30% of Public Sector Investment Programme was expended – Finance Minister

Jul 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Less than 30% of Public Sector Investment Programme was expended – Finance Minister

– says there will be too many roll over projects As the 2018 budget cycle gets underway, the 2016 budget and its achievements thus far have been under intense scrutiny. Some of the...

JC Chandisingh Grads to host grand three-day reunion

Jul 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on JC Chandisingh Grads to host grand three-day reunion

The Guyana Chapter of the JC Chandisingh Secondary School (JCCSS) Grads Association is busy putting the final touches on what is expected to be a truly grand reunion to be held on August 4, 5, and 7...

Winners in Ansa McAl’s Stag ‘Man Toys’ promotion receive prizes

Jul 25, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Winners in Ansa McAl’s Stag ‘Man Toys’ promotion receive prizes

Distribution giants, Ansa McAl Limited, yesterday handed over the five prizes won from its Stag Beer ‘Man Toys’ promotion, which began in April. Among the impressive prizes handed over to...

Teams confirmed for Indoor Pan American Cup

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Teams confirmed for Indoor Pan American Cup

On October 14th 2017, Guyana will embark on hosting its first ever Pan American level hockey championships. The tournament, called the Indoor Pan American Cups, will feature two simultaneous...

Prison escape is a game these days

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Prison escape is a game these days

Early yesterday morning people wake up to de news that more people get away from jail. This time was 13. De number tun out to be unlucky because before de day done, six of dem done get ketch. De...

Guyana Cricket Stakeholders Pickets GOG

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Cricket Stakeholders Pickets GOG

Stage peaceful protest at AG’s Office yesterday Approximately 39 persons from a group calling themselves ‘Guyana Cricket Stakeholders’ staged a peaceful protest yesterday morning against the...

RHTY&SC Teams and Namilco launches historic “Say No/Say Yes Exercise books”

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC Teams and Namilco launches historic “Say No/Say Yes Exercise books”

Thousands of school children drawn from 30 Secondary and Primary Schools, Children’s Orphanage and less fortunate students would receive free exercise books under a Say No to Suicide Programme...

GASA asked to explain Amy Grant’s exclusion from CYG and Goodwill Games

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GASA asked to explain Amy Grant’s exclusion from CYG and Goodwill Games

Attorneys-At-Law feels treatment is “Intensely Discriminating” The ongoing disgruntlement of swimmers and targeted clubs have reached another boiling point in the Guyana Amateur Swimming...

Scores from the Regional U-19 cricket tournament Guyana (220) vs Leewards 17-1 – 1st day, 1st round

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Scores from the Regional U-19 cricket tournament Guyana (220) vs Leewards 17-1 – 1st day, 1st round

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Leeward Islands, replying to Guyana’s 220, reached 17 for one in their first innings on the opening day of their first round game in the CWI Regional Under-19...

RHTY&SC launches Kares Engineering Patron’s Green Economy Softball Cricket

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC launches Kares Engineering Patron’s Green Economy Softball Cricket

Tournament bowls off on Saturday The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club on Friday last launched its first ever Kares Engineering Patron’s Green Economy Softball Cricket Tournament at its parent...

Fullbore Captain Persaud leads Team WI to Junior Mackinnon Trophy at Bisley

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fullbore Captain Persaud leads Team WI to Junior Mackinnon Trophy at Bisley

Places 351 of 729 shooters Fullbore Captain Mahendra Persaud returned from Bisley, England yesterday after participating in the 148th Imperial Meet which was contested from June 16 to July 22. The...

Digicel Schools Football Championship… Hosororo dismiss Charity to set up clash against defending champs

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Schools Football Championship… Hosororo dismiss Charity to set up clash against defending champs

-Quarter-finals on today at various venues Hosororo Secondary School led by goals from Shawn Hercules and Shem Ramacindo in the 23rd and 63rd minutes respectively sent hosts Charity crashing out of...

EBFA / Ralph Green U-11 League… Jersey’s for players and coaches presented; competition to kick off shortly

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on EBFA / Ralph Green U-11 League… Jersey’s for players and coaches presented; competition to kick off shortly

Sponsor of the East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Under-11 League, USA based Guyanese Ralph Green recently presented branded jersey’s to the association that would be handed over to the players...

Mohamed spurs Everest Masters to victory

Jul 25, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mohamed spurs Everest Masters to victory

By Sean Devers In sultry conditions, with pulsating music being played beyond the boundary, host Everest Masters led by fine all-round work from Man-of-the-Match Saheed Mohamed, beat the touring...

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The PPPC does not practice political inclusion

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPPC) has mastered the art of political rhetoric.... more