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Not a single int’l expert consulted on National Oil Spill Plan

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Not a single int’l expert consulted on National Oil Spill Plan

When it comes to the nation’s Contingency Oil Spill Plan, not a single expert on the subject, has been contracted to provide assistance. Instead, a team of locals sought to go it alone. Kaieteur...

Ramjattan supports police in deadly seawall shooting of three bandits

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Ramjattan supports police in deadly seawall shooting of three bandits

Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan, yesterday supported the police version of events surrounding the March 15 shooting at the Georgetown seawall. That shooting ended in the death of three...

Parking meter one step closer to reality again —City council approves by laws

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Parking meter one step closer to reality again —City council approves by laws

The revised parking meter bylaws have been approved by a majority vote of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, (M&CC). Thirteen Councillors voted in support of the project, two voted against...

Rose Hall Town murder/robbery… Male employee confesses to crime, two more in custody

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Rose Hall Town murder/robbery… Male employee confesses to crime, two more in custody

Investigators in ‘B’ Division late yesterday afternoon managed to get a confession from one of the suspects in custody for the murder of 53-year- old Security Guard, Munesh Prem Munien. The...

Army, Police top brass shunned UK forensic team’s offer to probe Lindo Creek killings

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Army, Police top brass shunned UK forensic team’s offer to probe Lindo Creek killings

-Attorney Nigel Hughes informed Henry Greene individuals were using slain miner’s phone Attorney- at-law Nigel Hughes yesterday accused former Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee, and the top brass...

Guyana got nuff Andy Capp

Apr 05, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Guyana got nuff Andy Capp

One of de hardest thing is to find people to wuk. Some business people talking how dem looking fuh people and dem can’t find. But if you had to meet certain people you would believe dat dem ain’t...

Shot in head and back at work… Market vendors call for armed security

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Shot in head and back at work… Market vendors call for armed security

Two days after he was shot to the head by bandits, La Penitence, Georgetown Market vendors, Doodnauth Danasri and his wife, are calling on the relevant authorities to deploy armed security to keep...

Strategic leadership a main factor to improve education system – says Dr. O’Toole

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Strategic leadership a main factor to improve education system – says Dr. O’Toole

-As major Education Leadership Conference commences today Progress in any education system is dependent on strategic leadership. However, the whole concept of education leadership is one that must...

CANU ranks testify in trial of baker, wife caught with ganja in gas bottles

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on CANU ranks testify in trial of baker, wife caught with ganja in gas bottles

Two Custom Anti –Narcotics Unit (CANU) ranks yesterday testified in the trial of a couple who is accused of trafficking 57.9 grams of marijuana. It is alleged that between November 14 and November...

Break down barriers to health care access – PAHO urges

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Break down barriers to health care access – PAHO urges

In the Americas region, one-third of the population faces obstacles to accessing health. “Health is a right, and as such we must overcome barriers to have access to care,” said Director...

South Central Hotel murder Body of hotel owner was found under a bed

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on South Central Hotel murder Body of hotel owner was found under a bed

The lifeless body of Joseph Jagdeo, former proprietor of South Central Hotel, was found lying under a bed in Room 10 of the premises. This is according to Wendell Eastman, called Buxton, who was...

GCB/Hand-in-Hand Inter-County U-19 tourney bowls off Tuesday

Apr 05, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB/Hand-in-Hand Inter-County U-19 tourney bowls off Tuesday

By Zaheer Mohamed The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has teamed up with Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire and Life Insurance Company once again to host their annual Inter-County U-19 three-day and 50-over...

Grant-Stuart receives assistance for UCI C1 Para-Cycling – GCANA, Duckie, Kevin Jeffrey & Andrew King chips in

Apr 05, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Grant-Stuart receives assistance for UCI C1 Para-Cycling – GCANA, Duckie, Kevin Jeffrey & Andrew King chips in

As the days wind down for his departure, Guyanese Differently Able cyclist Walter Grant-Stuart’s quest to shine on debut for Guyana at the UCI C1 Para-Cycling Event which would be held April 28th...

Confess to robberies or play Russian roulette

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Confess to robberies or play Russian roulette

-detectives allegedly told accused A labourer was yesterday remanded to prison on two robbery under arms charges after he appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore in the Georgetown...

Pepsi Under-16 shifted to Sunday at Gymnasium

Apr 05, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pepsi Under-16 shifted to Sunday at Gymnasium

The Guyana Boxing Association has shifted the venue and date of this year’s first Pepsi Michael Parris Under-16 boxing competition. First scheduled for this Saturday at the Andrew ‘Six Head’...

La Parfaite man charged with murder of ex-girlfriend

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on La Parfaite man charged with murder of ex-girlfriend

Two days after a minibus driver allegedly confessed to killing his ex-girlfriend during an argument, he was yesterday charged and remanded to prison for murder. Thirty-nine-year-old Lauric Fiffee...

Eyewitnesses describe death of seven-year-old as most horrific

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Eyewitnesses describe death of seven-year-old as most horrific

Many are still in shock and disbelief, after witnessing the horrific death of seven-year-old Jadesh Mohanlall, of Aurora Village,Essequibo Coast. The boy was struck down on the Aurora Public Road...

Seven achieve yellow belt in ‘MAXIDO’ adult self defence system

Apr 05, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Seven achieve yellow belt in ‘MAXIDO’ adult self defence system

Last Saturday at the Police Officers’ Mess Hall, seven of the first batch of 12 “MAXIDO” adult self defence system students were graded to ‘Yellow Belt’ status, under the examining eyes of...

DCC & TSC to face off in Final tomorrow – After DCC beat GCC by two wkts yesterday

Apr 05, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCC & TSC to face off in Final tomorrow – After DCC beat GCC by two wkts yesterday

DCC will face-off with TSC in tomorrow’s Final of the GCA’s Toucan Distributers 50-over U-15 competition after beating GCC by two wickets yesterday in Queenstown in the second semi-final. GCC...

Consistent Power outage continues to plague the E’bo Coast

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Consistent Power outage continues to plague the E’bo Coast

The blackout continues in Region Two [Pomeroon/Supenaam], as consistent load shedding continues to plague the entire Essequibo Coast. Over the past week, the inadequate supply of power by the Guyana...

Travis Belgrave’s 22 points shoots Eagles to final against Ravens

Apr 05, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Travis Belgrave’s 22 points shoots Eagles to final against Ravens

Eagles defeated Pepsi Sonics 63-31 on Tuesday night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) to book their place in the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association’s (GABA) playoff final, for the...

Prize-winning schools host science, robotics exhibition

Apr 05, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Prize-winning schools host science, robotics exhibition

The Department of Education, yesterday at the St. Joseph High School, launched its Biennial National Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) exhibition. This exhibition...

GSCL Inc Over-40 and All Stars tourney set to commence April 22

Apr 05, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GSCL Inc Over-40 and All Stars tourney set to commence April 22

The Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL Inc)/Ink Plus/ Top Brandz and Chung’s Global Enterprise Over-40 and All Stars tournament is set to on April 22 in Georgetown. Registration is currently...

Inter-Club Softball Cricket and Volleyball competitions fixed for Sunday – Grand raffle to be drawn today

Apr 05, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Inter-Club Softball Cricket and Volleyball competitions fixed for Sunday – Grand raffle to be drawn today

All is set for the Kendall’s Union Sports Club (KUSC) grand one day volleyball and softball cricket competitions. The competitions, which were earlier postponed, are now slated for this Sunday at...

Play underway in Sueria Manufacturing T20 Magic Moments Cricket competition

Apr 05, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Play underway in Sueria Manufacturing T20 Magic Moments Cricket competition

The Sueria Manufacturing T20 Magic Moments Cricket competition for teams in Berbice continued recently with a number of matches in the Upper Corentyne area. The competition is being played in four...

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Dolphin Secondary, East Ruimveldt seal Round-5 victories in Republic Bank U-18 Football League

Electrician killed after trucks collide on Sheriff Street

Dead: Carlton Smartt Kaieteur News- A 42-year-old contractor was crushed to death on Tuesday morning after two trucks collided... more