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Father of three gunned down in suspected robbery

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Father of three gunned down in suspected robbery

One suspect in custody, two on the run A 42-year-old man, who welcomed his third child into the world just a few days ago, was gunned down at around 07:00 hrs yesterday at Old Road, Craig, East...

‘Devoted church member’ gets life sentence for sodomising girl

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Devoted church member’ gets life sentence for sodomising girl

A man who claims to be a devoted Catholic Church member was handed a life sentence with possibility of parole after 35 years, after he was found guilty on two counts of rape committed on a child...

Father turns over escapee son to cops as two others remain at large

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Father turns over escapee son to cops as two others remain at large

policewoman under close arrest Wayne Gilbert may have been thinking of the song “There’s no place like home for the holidays…,” when he escaped from the Golden Grove Police Station on...

Male prisoner wants to meet First Lady after impersonating her, conning victims

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Male prisoner wants to meet First Lady after impersonating her, conning victims

A prisoner who is currently serving an eight-year sentence was yesterday charged for defrauding persons by impersonating First Lady, Sandra Granger. Mohamed Ali who is currently a prisoner at the New...

$100M set aside for businesses unable to meet bank requirements – Gaskin

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on $100M set aside for businesses unable to meet bank requirements – Gaskin

By Kiana Wilburg Over the years, the Small Business Bureau has demonstrated its capacity to manage business development programmes successfully. In fact, for 2018, the Bureau is slated to embark on...

IDB predicts: Oil production will see reduction in concessional loans

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on IDB predicts: Oil production will see reduction in concessional loans

warns of weak Govt. structures One of the country’s largest financiers of public projects has approved its programme for the next five years, and it is focusing on preparing Guyana for the oil...

Parliamentarians’ conduct in past weeks leaves a lot to be desired – Speaker

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Parliamentarians’ conduct in past weeks leaves a lot to be desired – Speaker

Reminding that members are present in the National Assembly at the behest of the people who considered them worthy of the title ‘leader’, Speaker of the House, Dr. Barton Scotland said the...

No batty-riders allowed

Dec 21, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on No batty-riders allowed

Christmas start fuh some people since September. Dem businessman begin Christmas sale since then. Christmas parties start December 15. Dem boys use to get a lot of invitation but this year up to...

Prisoner charged for threatening to kill President

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Prisoner charged for threatening to kill President

A prisoner who is currently serving a five-year prison sentence for assault causing actual bodily harm at the Lusignan Prison, was yesterday charged for allegedly calling the emergency number 911 on...

Escapee charged for fatal stabbing at Stabroek Market

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Escapee charged for fatal stabbing at Stabroek Market

A 25-year-old man who recently escaped from the Golden Grove Police Station by smashing out some concrete blocks that are located near the washroom, was yesterday charged with the capital offence of...

Non Pareil residents capture bandit who robbed MP’s daughter

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Non Pareil residents capture bandit who robbed MP’s daughter

It appears that residents are slowly starting their fightback against criminal elements. On Tuesday night, bandits attacked a young, single mom of four at First Street, Section B, Non Pareil, East...

Guyana pushing for more access to Jamaica market for wood products

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana pushing for more access to Jamaica market for wood products

Renewed efforts are being made to connect local lumber producers with the Jamaica market, which continues to source the majority of their products from extra-regional sources. Forest Products...

Former NBS CEO granted $59M judgment in Appeal case

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Former NBS CEO granted $59M judgment in Appeal case

— stay of execution granted against $20M of original judgment Justice of Appeal Rishi Persaud yesterday granted a $59M judgment in favour of former Chief Executive Officer of the New...

Army Chief lauds Coast Guard anti-piracy measures

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Army Chief lauds Coast Guard anti-piracy measures

Army Chief, Brigadier Patrick West on Tuesday lauded the efforts of the Coast Guard Unit in combating piracy at the high seas. During a Christmas Luncheon held at the Coast Guard’s Riverview,...

Female Band Master is 2017’s Best Cop

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Female Band Master is 2017’s Best Cop

Force lauds sleuths for improvement to crime-solving After serving in the Guyana Police Force for 28 years, Superintendent Charmaine Stuart was awarded Best Cop this year, at the Force’s annual...

Guyana recognised as most improved country at aviation forum

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana recognised as most improved country at aviation forum

– moves closer to regaining Category One status In recognition of the significant progress made in resolving safety oversight deficiencies and the effective implementation of the...

CH&PA summoning police in Region 6 scam

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on CH&PA summoning police in Region 6 scam

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is investigating an alleged scam in Region 6 involving the sale of lands by an individual not authorised to conduct business on behalf of the...

Defence Commission, Natural Resources Ministry to develop oil spill response plan

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Defence Commission, Natural Resources Ministry to develop oil spill response plan

It’s two years away from ‘showtime’ and Guyana is now preparing to develop an oil response plan. Recently, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman indicated that the process...

Guyana making progress towards EMTCT transmission of HIV, syphilis

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana making progress towards EMTCT transmission of HIV, syphilis

An assessment next year will determine whether ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Public Health will be enough for Guyana to achieve the Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission [EMTCT] of HIV and...

Not playing nice!

Dec 21, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Not playing nice!

This landlord of this La Parfaite Harmony, WBD property is obviously not happy with his tenant.

Sports fraternity has lost a dedicated patron

Dec 21, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sports fraternity has lost a dedicated patron

Former GCF President George Humphrey ends race of life By Franklin Wilson The outspoken former President of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) George Humphrey took his final lap in the race of life...

Five grab the prizes at National Draughts Association Annual Hamper tournament

Dec 21, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Five grab the prizes at National Draughts Association Annual Hamper tournament

Five successful players were awarded with food hampers and goodies at the National Draughts Association Annual Hamper tournament played last Sunday at the National Gymnasium. Six ‘A’ class and...

Banks Beer Village Cup launched

Dec 21, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks Beer Village Cup launched

-$1.5million in cash prizes up for grabs The inaugural Banks Beer Village Cup commenced on Tuesday evening at the Victoria Community Centre Ground with three exciting matches which saw Tigerbay,...

Decorated Coach Jimmy McLean back to help develop Guyana’s football

Dec 21, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Decorated Coach Jimmy McLean back to help develop Guyana’s football

-Not satisfied with the direction the game is going locally Veteran football coach Jimmy McLean who has had successes both locally and regionally has signaled his intention on his return to Guyana to...

Den Amstel FC partners with Banks for year-end tournament

Dec 21, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Den Amstel FC partners with Banks for year-end tournament

Eight teams from West Demerara Football Association will battle for a top prize of $400,000 as Den Amstel Football Club has joined forced with Banks DIH under their GT Beer brand to host a year end...

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The GRA is batting out of its crease

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has once again demonstrated a perplexing propensity... more