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Gunmen nabbed in stolen car… Ex-murder accused, armed robbery suspects staged robbery while on bail

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen nabbed in stolen car… Ex-murder accused, armed robbery suspects staged robbery while on bail

The six gunmen who were nabbed in a stolen car on Tuesday night include two former murder accused, and three other individuals out on bail on previous armed robbery charges. One of the suspects has...

Int’l report on red flags of 100 corrupt deals says… Failure of Govt. to secure “fair deal” for nation should spark “unrelenting concern”

Apr 12, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on Int’l report on red flags of 100 corrupt deals says… Failure of Govt. to secure “fair deal” for nation should spark “unrelenting concern”

When a government fails to secure a “fair deal” for its nation, it should spark “unrelenting concern” among its citizens. This point was made in a detailed report by the Natural Resource...

Five mining camp employees detained in Cuyuni robbery/murder probe

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Five mining camp employees detained in Cuyuni robbery/murder probe

– missing shotgun that ‘fell into creek’ may hold clues to killing Police have detained five employees from the Cuyuni/Mazaruni mining camp from which gunmen allegedly carted off some $30M...

Effective system of Public Accountability still elusive – Goolsarran

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Effective system of Public Accountability still elusive – Goolsarran

It was some two years ago that the government, through the Ministry of Finance, developed a Budget Transparency Action Plan (BTAP) which was intended to aid in the process of public accountability....

Region moves to block improperly labeled imported meat

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Region moves to block improperly labeled imported meat

– poultry companies discuss innovative ways to expand market A team from the CARICOM Secretariat met members of the CARICOM Poultry Association (CPA) on Monday to ascertain how the two sides...

Govt. not dismissive of U.S. report on drugs, corruption – Ramjattan

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. not dismissive of U.S. report on drugs, corruption – Ramjattan

Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan said yesterday that Government accepts the recommendations from a recently released United States (U.S.) report which highlighted Guyana’s lack of...

“Where are we going? – Public Health Minister questions direction of PAC

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on “Where are we going? – Public Health Minister questions direction of PAC

Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence has voiced concerns about the direction of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) when seeking to find solutions to discrepancies flagged by the Auditor...

De REOs buying lipstick and dog food wid tax dollars

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on De REOs buying lipstick and dog food wid tax dollars

When people develop a culture it does tek generations to change. Jagdeo create a culture wheh tekking bribe is acceptable, thiefing is a norm and bosses does shut dem eye. Soulja Bai come in and he...

GuyOil lets go of Marketing and Sales Manager

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GuyOil lets go of Marketing and Sales Manager

– Surprised official says he’s “not sure of the reasons” The state-owned Guyana Oil Company (GuyOil) has let go of its Marketing and Sales Manager, Eric Whaul. The official, in a...

Queen’s Prize Individual Finals – Day 1… Braithwaite ends flawless day in 8th of 33 shooters; Goodluck is 25th just 4 shots off

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Queen’s Prize Individual Finals – Day 1… Braithwaite ends flawless day in 8th of 33 shooters; Goodluck is 25th just 4 shots off

In the sport of fullbore shooting even a flawless day can see you down the grid and this is exactly the scenario with Guyanese Lennox Braithwaite who did not drop a single point on day one of the...

Boyce/Jefford launches 3rd Edition of relay festival and fun day

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boyce/Jefford launches 3rd Edition of relay festival and fun day

It was announced at a press conference yesterday at the Windjammer Hotel that the Boyce and Jefford Committee will host its third Relay Festival and Fun Day on April 22 at the Police Sports Club...

Extradition proceeding for US murder suspect… Magistrate awaits High Court ruling before continuation of hearing

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Court Stories, News Comments Off on Extradition proceeding for US murder suspect… Magistrate awaits High Court ruling before continuation of hearing

A City Magistrate said that she will await the High Court ruling before she continues to hear the matter of Troy Anthony Thomas, who is wanted in the United States for murder. This comes six days...

GGRA/IPSC Level 2 Open Pistol Championships… Harold ‘Topgun’ Hopkinson cops ‘C’ Class gold

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GGRA/IPSC Level 2 Open Pistol Championships… Harold ‘Topgun’ Hopkinson cops ‘C’ Class gold

Guyana’s most active Smallbore shooter on the international stage Harold ‘Topgun’ Hopkinson has continued to fly the Golden Arrowhead with great success having won gold in the ‘C’ Class at...

Convicted robber back in court two months after release

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Court Stories, News Comments Off on Convicted robber back in court two months after release

Two months after being released from prison after spending two years for robbery, a mason was back before a City Magistrate yesterday, to answer to another robbery charge. Twenty-four-year-old...

Guyana Draughts team defeat Taylor’s Club in Trinidad

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Draughts team defeat Taylor’s Club in Trinidad

A two man’s Draughts team from Guyana defeated Taylors’ Draughts club in Trinidad; Taylors’ club is the top clubs in the twin island with outstanding National Players. The game was played last...

Yadram unbeaten triple century, Nedd five-wicket haul put Demerara in driver’s seat

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Yadram unbeaten triple century, Nedd five-wicket haul put Demerara in driver’s seat

Bhaskar Yadram created history when he became the first batsman to score a triple century, while left arm spinner Ashmead Nedd grabbed five wickets to hand Demerara the upper hand against the select...

Educators being trained to address incidence of violence in schools

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Educators being trained to address incidence of violence in schools

Local educators are part of a two-day training exercise which is intended to encompass techniques used to address the incidence of violence in schools. The programme is spearheaded by the IMPACT...

GWMO urges introduction of missing children alert system

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GWMO urges introduction of missing children alert system

The Guyana Women Miners Organisation (GWMO) is urging Government to seriously consider using the Amber Alert System, similar to what the US has, to help find missing children faster. The AMBER Alert...

BCB/Ramnaresh Sarwan Fitness 53 Under-17 Tourney… Tournament bowls off despite rain

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB/Ramnaresh Sarwan Fitness 53 Under-17 Tourney… Tournament bowls off despite rain

The Berbice Cricket Board continues to push ahead with the hosting of tournaments for junior cricketers in the Ancient County. The Berbice Cricket Board has already started Under-19 and Under-21...

Berbice Female Cricketers to play BCB/RHTYSC Tournament

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Female Cricketers to play BCB/RHTYSC Tournament

For the first time ever Female Cricketers in the Ancient County would be involved in a tournament organised by the Berbice Cricket Board. There is no Inter-club Female Cricket Tournament organised by...

America St. money-changer murder PI commences

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Court Stories, News Comments Off on America St. money-changer murder PI commences

The Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murder of an America Street money-changer who was shot and killed while plying his trade, commenced yesterday before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman in the...

DCC tackle Blairmont Blazers tomorrow night – Trophy Stall, Steve Jewelry, Motor Trend & Rohan Auto Spares on board

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCC tackle Blairmont Blazers tomorrow night – Trophy Stall, Steve Jewelry, Motor Trend & Rohan Auto Spares on board

Trophy Stall of the Bourda Market, City Mall & South Road, Rohan Auto Spares of Mahaica and #64 Village Corentyne, Motor Trend of Enmore and Steve Jewelry of Church Street are the sponsor for the...

Everest Masters whip Maxwell SC

Apr 12, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Everest Masters whip Maxwell SC

The visiting Barbadian side, Maxwell Sports Club was completely outplayed when they ran into Everest Cricket Club Masters last Friday at the Everest ground. The visitors won the toss in the feature...

Name change on the horizon for ACP Grouping

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Name change on the horizon for ACP Grouping

Barbados, CMC – The Georgetown Agreement, which was signed in the capital of Guyana in 1975, bringing into being the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group, is undergoing a wide-ranging revision...

Indigenous Village elections set for May 15

Apr 12, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Indigenous Village elections set for May 15

Over 200 Indigenous communities throughout Guyana are preparing to conduct Village Council Elections for Toshaos and Councillors. This process will run for a period of one month, from May 15 to June...

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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