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Govt. postpones House sitting at last minute without informing Opposition

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. postpones House sitting at last minute without informing Opposition

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The usual money spent to cater for a sitting of the National Assembly was already utilized yesterday when the government cancelled the 99th sitting without even informing...

Woman’s body found buried near mining camp -lover confesses, leads cops to spot

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Woman’s body found buried near mining camp -lover confesses, leads cops to spot

A 27-year-old Sophia man has led detectives to a spot at Eye Lash Backdam, North West District, where he allegedly buried his 20-year-old lover after killing her earlier this month. The decomposing...

Casino robbery trial… One walks free, two to lead defence

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Casino robbery trial… One walks free, two to lead defence

Two of the three men charged with a multimillion-dollar robbery at the Princess Casino on April 29, 2016, were yesterday told by a City Magistrate that sufficient evidence was led against them and...

Crash-landed Fly Jamaica aircraft… Elderly female passenger who suffered head injury succumbs

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Crash-landed Fly Jamaica aircraft… Elderly female passenger who suffered head injury succumbs

Rookhai Kalloo, the 86-year-old passenger who suffered a head injury while exiting the crash-landed Fly Jamaica aircraft, succumbed yesterday. Kaieteur News understands that Kalloo, who had suffered...

Canadian gold mining giant renews interest in Guyana Shield

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Canadian gold mining giant renews interest in Guyana Shield

The largest gold mining company in the world, Barrick Gold Corporation, has once again indicated its intention to pursue opportunities in the Guyana Shield, through investment in early-stage...

2018 LGE did not exceed budget – GECOM CEO

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on 2018 LGE did not exceed budget – GECOM CEO

Chief Elections Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Keith Lowenfield said that the 2018 Local Government Elections were held within budget. Lowenfield stated that $1.2B was...

Police probe scammers impersonating Public Health Minister …said to be offering house lots for cash

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Police probe scammers impersonating Public Health Minister …said to be offering house lots for cash

Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence is perturbed by reports of persons using her name to solicit cash from unsuspecting citizens in exchange for house lots. Lawrence, the Chair of the...

Poultry farmer busted with over five kilos of cocaine in Berbice

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Poultry farmer busted with over five kilos of cocaine in Berbice

A 50 year-old poultry farmer of Smythfield, New Amsterdam, Berbice, was yesterday morning, around 09:00 hrs, busted at the Moleson Creek Ferry Stelling with a quantity of cocaine, allegedly for the...

36% total voter turnout at recent LGE lower than 2016 – GECOM

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Peeping Tom Comments Off on 36% total voter turnout at recent LGE lower than 2016 – GECOM

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) said it is not to be blamed for the low voter turnout at Monday’s Local Government Elections (LGE). The Commission revealed yesterday that of the 572,531...

Coalition leaders a set of lawless people

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Coalition leaders a set of lawless people

Yesterday de Coalition call a press conference at PNC headquarters, Congress Place in Sophia. Is a long time since dem hold one, suh dem reporters go to hear wha dem had to say. Sitting at de head...

Three and four percent pay hike for UG staffers before Christmas -but performance to determine eligibility

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Three and four percent pay hike for UG staffers before Christmas -but performance to determine eligibility

A three percent pay increase has been approved for academic staff [UA] of the University of Guyana [UG] while support staff [UB] will be eligible for a four percent increase. The pay increase will be...

Farfan & Mendes Junior Skill Level Squash Tournament…. Alphonso and Verwey impress with straight set wins

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Farfan & Mendes Junior Skill Level Squash Tournament…. Alphonso and Verwey impress with straight set wins

The Farfan & Mendes Junior Skill Level Squash Tournament continued on Thursday night at the Georgetown Club with matches in eight of the nine categories being contested. In Category A Michael...

“Insensitive” no confidence motion will be defeated, “we are not for sale” – APNU+AFC

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on “Insensitive” no confidence motion will be defeated, “we are not for sale” – APNU+AFC

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The Government of Guyana is confident that the motion of no-confidence, filed against it by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), will be defeated. “Anything...

Body at Parika… Ex-con remanded for murder of homeless woman

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Body at Parika… Ex-con remanded for murder of homeless woman

Recently-released convict Naresh Alli was back in jail yesterday after being charged with murdering 22-year-old Romeza Sookdeo, whose decomposing body was found last Sunday at Hydronie Market Road,...

First Massy Technologies Microsoft Invitational Golf Tourney on today

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on First Massy Technologies Microsoft Invitational Golf Tourney on today

For the first time, computer software developers Microsoft Technologies, through their local authorised company Massy Technologies (Guyana) Ltd., will sponsor a golf tournament at the Lusignan Club....

GABA Leagues… Pacesetters earn double wins on Wednesday

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABA Leagues… Pacesetters earn double wins on Wednesday

The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) First, Second and Under-23 Division Leagues continued on Wednesday evening last at the Burnham Hard Court on Middle and Carmichael Street where...

‘Saddam’ facing second trial for ‘Scare Dem’ murder

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Saddam’ facing second trial for ‘Scare Dem’ murder

Murder accused Naresh Ramjohn was sentenced to 55 ½ years in jail by Justice Navindra Singh in the Berbice High Court in 2014. He is now facing a second trial for the same murder. Ramjohn, 39, was...

GFSCA softball continues tomorrow

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFSCA softball continues tomorrow

The Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA), Permaul’s Trading, Khan’s Trading and Trophy Stall tournament is set to continue tomorrow with several matches. At Malteenoes Sports...

GFSCA honours stalwarts Mark Bobb and Vicky Ramsaywack

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFSCA honours stalwarts Mark Bobb and Vicky Ramsaywack

The Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) recently honored two outstanding veteran softball cricketers Mark Bobb of the USA and Vicky Ramsaywack of Guyana. Following the conclusion...

GEA staffers accused of fuel marker theft remain in custody

Nov 17, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GEA staffers accused of fuel marker theft remain in custody

The two Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) staffers who were arrested on Thursday night after being suspected of stealing two litres of fuel marker while on a fuel-marking exercise at the Rubis Bulk...

Mae’s Secondary take lead at NSC Windball

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mae’s Secondary take lead at NSC Windball

Mae’s Secondary School are heading the points standing after four games with 108 in the National Sports Commission, AL Sport and Tour Promotions 27th School Girls Windball Cricket competition. In...

GCA’ GISE/Star Party Rentals & Trophy Stall finals starts today… Police hoping to steal Trophy from DCC at Eve Leary

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA’ GISE/Star Party Rentals & Trophy Stall finals starts today… Police hoping to steal Trophy from DCC at Eve Leary

By Sean Devers Police will hope to the steal the GCA’s GISE, Star Party Rentals & Trophy Stall two-day division-one championship trophy from defending Champs DCC when what is anticipated to be...

Coalition supporters heckle, intimidate reporters, as leaders allow onslaught – Press Association threatens boycott

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Peeping Tom Comments Off on Coalition supporters heckle, intimidate reporters, as leaders allow onslaught – Press Association threatens boycott

The seats made available—at what was supposed to be a joint press conference hosted by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC)—were mostly occupied by party...

EBFA/Ralph Green U-11 League… Six more matches are on today at Diamond Community Centre Ground

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on EBFA/Ralph Green U-11 League… Six more matches are on today at Diamond Community Centre Ground

The twelve competing clubs in the Third annual East Bank Football Association (EBFA) / Ralph Green sponsored Under-11 League will be seeking to gather full points when day four play unfolds today at...

Smalta U-12 Pee Pee tournament kicks off today

Nov 17, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Smalta U-12 Pee Pee tournament kicks off today

The Fifth annual 11-years and under Pee Wee football tournament for Primary School Girls, being sponsored by the Ansa McAl through their Smalta brand is set to kick off this afternoon at the Ministry...