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In spite of oil’s corruptible nature…AFC Executives are not bribable – Gaskin

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on In spite of oil’s corruptible nature…AFC Executives are not bribable – Gaskin

By Kiana Wilburg While there are a number of instances where oil has led many governments down the dark road of corruption, the Alliance For Change (AFC) is insisting that Guyana’s officials would...

Legal action ensues over President’s directive to halt police promotions

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Legal action ensues over President’s directive to halt police promotions

Legal action has ensued to challenge the constitutionality of the directive by President David Granger to the Police Service Commission (PSC), to halt all Police promotions until further notice....

Cotton Tree man burns to death after setting home afire

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cotton Tree man burns to death after setting home afire

A West Coast Berbice man is now dead following a morning blaze yesterday. The man reportedly set his house alight after threatening to do so earlier that morning. Dead is Bisram Baldeoram, 52 of...

Roofs blown off in freak storm at Wismar

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Roofs blown off in freak storm at Wismar

By Enid Joaquin A freak storm Wednesday afternoon swept through the Wismar Housing Scheme and neighboring communities, leaving in its wake several houses without roofs, broken utility poles, uprooted...

Guyana and Exxon Mobil …Enhanced capacity, comprehensive legislative arrangement is our aim – Ramjattan

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana and Exxon Mobil …Enhanced capacity, comprehensive legislative arrangement is our aim – Ramjattan

Several nations have experienced a number of difficulties when dealing with oil giant Exxon Mobil. These challenges, which include the avoidance by ExxonMobil to pay up on royalties and taxes due to...

Telecoms liberalisation delayed due to talks between GTT, GRA

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Telecoms liberalisation delayed due to talks between GTT, GRA

The deadline of July 2017 was given for all the negotiations concerning the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector to be concluded. However, this was not achieved due to continuing talks...

Transparency important to all areas of governance; oil and gas no exception – UK envoy

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Transparency important to all areas of governance; oil and gas no exception – UK envoy

By Abena Rockcliffe- Campbell Transparency remains a key component of good governance. That key principle should be used as a guiding light in all of any governments’ engagements, says United...

CPL T20 Cricket… Capacity crowd see Warriors find another way to lose; Tallawahs snatch thrilling two-run win

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on CPL T20 Cricket… Capacity crowd see Warriors find another way to lose; Tallawahs snatch thrilling two-run win

By Sean Devers The Warriors could not want better support. The atmosphere was absolutely fantastic at Providence last night as a sold out crowd, only second in size to Trinidad, danced and waved...

PM asks for briefing on broadcasters who have not paid their fees

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on PM asks for briefing on broadcasters who have not paid their fees

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo met Wednesday with board members of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) at the authority’s office on Lamaha Street. The PM welcomed the members to...

SleepIn denies funding from shadowy Surinamese businessman

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on SleepIn denies funding from shadowy Surinamese businessman

-says newspaper reports have dented casino licence chances Hotelier Clifton Bacchus, who is battling for a casino licence, has denied that he is being funded by a Surinamese businessman who is facing...

Arjoon files cross-appeal for $18M more

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Arjoon files cross-appeal for $18M more

– asking for punitive damages as well A cross-appeal has been filed by Maurice Arjoon, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Building Society (NBS), who is asking for an increase of...

Aurora Knightriders beat Hibernia Lions by five wickets

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Aurora Knightriders beat Hibernia Lions by five wickets

A spirited batting display by Aurora Knightriders set up a convincing 5 wicket victory over Hibernia Lions in the first of three planned Neighbourhood T20 matches played last Sunday at the Hibernia...

Invaders Masters overcome Everest Masters in T20 match

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Invaders Masters overcome Everest Masters in T20 match

Invaders Masters of Essequibo Coast defeated host Everest Masters by six runs when the teams collided in a T20 match on Sunday last. Batting first, Invaders Masters posted 162-3 with Sudesh Persaud...

Guinness champs Dave & Celena looking to add Cage tournament

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness champs Dave & Celena looking to add Cage tournament

They recently ended the reign of Georgetown-based teams by becoming the first team from the Mining Community of Linden to win the national Guinness title and according to Manager and owner of Dave...

GFF General Secretary resigns

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF General Secretary resigns

General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Althea Scipio, has resigned effective Monday, 14th August, 2017 after being in the employ of the Federation from December 2016. According to...

CONCACAF Under-15 Boys’ Championship…Guyana through to next round with 1-0 win over St. Lucia

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on CONCACAF Under-15 Boys’ Championship…Guyana through to next round with 1-0 win over St. Lucia

Guyana finally found success in their third and final Group F match in the CONCACAF Under-15 Boys’ championship after holding on to a 1-0 victory over St. Lucia at the IMG Academy in Florida, USA,...

Bounty Colts extend lead with win over Pacesetters. UG Trojans edge Eagles in thriller

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bounty Colts extend lead with win over Pacesetters. UG Trojans edge Eagles in thriller

GABA/Banks DIH Under-23 B’ball League The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) / Banks DIH / Rainforest Waters, Malta Supreme and Powerade Under-23 league continued at Burnham Court on...

Ariel Masters defeat Wellman by 40 runs

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ariel Masters defeat Wellman by 40 runs

Ariel Masters defeated Wellman by 40 runs when the Mike’s Pharmacy, Trophy Stall and Nauth’s Motor Spares 20-over softball tournament continued on Sunday last. At Bourda, Ariel Masters posted...

Mohamed to lead Wakenaam in Busta Festival

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mohamed to lead Wakenaam in Busta Festival

All-rounder Siddiq Mohamed has been chosen to lead Wakenaam in the upcoming Essequibo Cricket Board Busta Festival which is set to commence later this month. Mohamed will have off-spinner Gurnauth...

Ashraf Ali, 71-year-old swimmer pays courtesy call on President Granger

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ashraf Ali, 71-year-old swimmer pays courtesy call on President Granger

Aims to inspire elderly folks to exercise President David Granger, yesterday received a courtesy call at State House from Mr. Ashraf Ali, a US-based Guyanese, whose passion is swimming. The 71...

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League – Bartica

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League – Bartica

Rising Stars remain flawless; Lazio hammer Beacons Keenan Harper has continued his goal scoring prowess by scoring another in assisting Rising Stars to remain dominant as they recorded their third...

Yarrowkabra hosts successful Fun Day…

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Yarrowkabra hosts successful Fun Day…

Yarrowkabra Stars win softball cricket and football Asafa Nelson’s undefeated 56 set the foundation for Yarrowkabra Stars 45-run win the two best in three T10 softball cricket competition organised...

The Corona Invitational Football resumes today

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on The Corona Invitational Football resumes today

Eleven-a-side football has to be played” – Troy Mendonca Play in the Top Brandz Corona Beer Georgetown Invitational Football tournament resumes this evening with three matches in the 4th round of...

Overseas based donate clocks to the Guyana Draughts Association

Aug 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Overseas based donate clocks to the Guyana Draughts Association

Overseas based Guyanese Mr. Seenarine recently presented two clocks President of the Guyana Draughts Association, Mr. Jiaram to be used by the association in upcoming games. Jairam had made a call to...

‘Ensure that every resident is treated equally’

Aug 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Ensure that every resident is treated equally’

-Minister Norton tells Corriverton councillors at sensitisation session Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, on Wednesday, charged councillors from the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils...

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A lesson from the bread lines of America

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- If the American elections of 2024 delivered any one lesson to the rest of the world, it... more