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Relative admits to aiding gang that murdered Bush Lot brothers

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Relative admits to aiding gang that murdered Bush Lot brothers

– claims plan was “to rob and not kill” by Malisa Playter Harry Just a day after he turned himself over to authorities following the release of a wanted bulletin for his arrest, 18-year-old...

Racial division as great a threat to Guyana as Venezuelan aggression – CSIS Senior Associate

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Racial division as great a threat to Guyana as Venezuelan aggression – CSIS Senior Associate

“Perhaps the greatest danger for Guyana is that the present domestic political turmoil escalates to decimate what remains of goodwill between ethnic groups, and their faith in whatever government...

Gallons changed to liters…Collusion and forgery cost Guyana hundreds of millions $$$ annually

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Gallons changed to liters…Collusion and forgery cost Guyana hundreds of millions $$$ annually

Along with the growing evidence of under-invoicing, there are indications also that fuel importers have been colluding with Customs brokers and officers to record lower volumes. In so doing, the...

Rush to first oil had ‘little’ to do with 2020 elections, more about Venezuela’s claims -Trotman

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Rush to first oil had ‘little’ to do with 2020 elections, more about Venezuela’s claims -Trotman

…Says no unilateral decisions were made for oil sector The motivation that propelled the Natural Resources Ministry to rush to first oil had “little” to do with the 2020 –scheduled elections...

CGX, Frontera modify financing arrangements of joint venture

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CGX, Frontera modify financing arrangements of joint venture

By Kiana Wilburg CGX Energy Inc. (CGX) and Frontera Energy Corporation (FEC) have extended the timelines of the announced financing from closing on January 31, 2019 to March 15, 2019 and for the...

Some fed up lawyers start a political party

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh Comments Off on Some fed up lawyers start a political party

Everywhere you turn, all you hearing about is fed up. And is not dat people just fed up. Some likker loving lawyers even start a Fed Up party. Dem boys want to know if dem fed up wid de drinking or...

Missing pensioner’s body found in Lamaha Conservancy

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Missing pensioner’s body found in Lamaha Conservancy

The body of a pensioner who disappeared a few days ago was recovered at around 11:00 hrs yesterday in the Lamaha Conservancy, near D’urban Backlands. Police said relatives identified the victim as...

‘FED UP’ lawyers launch party – say they seek to move away from country’s ‘racial politics’

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ‘FED UP’ lawyers launch party – say they seek to move away from country’s ‘racial politics’

The Federal United Party (FED UP) consisting of Berbice Attorney’s Ryan Crawford, Chandra Sohan and Horatio Edmonson was launched on Saturday at the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce building...

Day 4 Regional First-Class… Paul’s 10wkt-haul, Hetmyer’s explosive fifty Power Jaguars to 5th successive victory

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Day 4 Regional First-Class… Paul’s 10wkt-haul, Hetmyer’s explosive fifty Power Jaguars to 5th successive victory

By Sean Devers Under a blue sky in steaming heat a fair size turn-out urged the Guyana Jaguars on to their fifth consecutive win in the CWI Regional First-Class cricket tournament when they roared to...

Timehri Panthers edge Dartmouth 6-5 in thrilling U15 clash – Tyrone Burnette nets a hat-trick for the Panthers

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Timehri Panthers edge Dartmouth 6-5 in thrilling U15 clash – Tyrone Burnette nets a hat-trick for the Panthers

By Franklin Wilson in Essequibo An 11-goal thriller warmed the hearts of all present at the Anna Regina Community Center Ground yesterday morning to witness an Under-15 match between the respective...

Maurice Solomon carts off Golf President’s Cup in nail-biting finish in Season opener

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Maurice Solomon carts off Golf President’s Cup in nail-biting finish in Season opener

The atmosphere was refreshing, the course was in superb condition, the camaraderie was excellent and Maurice Solomon pulled out all the stops to pip Guillermo Escarraga in the ‘Back 9 countback’...

UWI indoor hockey tourney… Supernova finish third

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on UWI indoor hockey tourney… Supernova finish third

Yesterday, in their semi-final against group B winners, Trinidad and Tobago Police Force (TTPF), the match was played at the T&T’s Sports and Physical Education Centre (SPEC) hockey facility,...

2019 BCB/Ramnaresh Sarwan Under-17 Tournament bowls off in fine style

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2019 BCB/Ramnaresh Sarwan Under-17 Tournament bowls off in fine style

The 2019 Ramnaresh Sarwan/Fitness 53 Gym Under-17 Tournament continued in Berbice over the last two weeks with several outstanding performances as players strive to impress the Berbice Selectors. The...

Mohamed, Payne lead Everest CC to 223-run win over GNIC

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mohamed, Payne lead Everest CC to 223-run win over GNIC

A fine all-round performance by Saheed Mohamed coupled by a five-wicket haul from Raylex Payne handed Everest Cricket Club a mammoth 223-run win over GNIC SC when the Georgetown Cricket Association...

The APNU+AFC leaders didn’t know why they were elected

Jan 14, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The APNU+AFC leaders didn’t know why they were elected

Those who read this column section of the Kaieteur News would know that as early as 2015 after the Coalition won the general elections, I pointed to early warning signs. The one that I carped on...

Remembering Neil Bovell: The terror of Stanleytown

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Remembering Neil Bovell: The terror of Stanleytown

Travel through Inner Stanleytown, on the West Bank of Demerara, and you’ll observe the canefields, the canals and the thick vegetation. It may then dawn on you that this area would be a good hiding...

The Millenial Perspective…Race and the myth of Colour-blindness

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on The Millenial Perspective…Race and the myth of Colour-blindness

By Kemol King When The Policy Desk held its inaugural session on January 5, their intention was to give young people a platform to bring the youth’s most pressing issues to the helm, so that...

Education Ministry maps improvement plan for 2019

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Education Ministry maps improvement plan for 2019

The Ministry of Education last week met with officials to review the performance of the Education Ministry in 2018 and to project and improve moving ahead in 2019. The areas reviewed were the Unit of...

Outliers Zone aims to help employees end pay cheque to pay cheque cycle

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Outliers Zone aims to help employees end pay cheque to pay cheque cycle

Building generational wealth is the mission of Outliers Zone, a new financial wellness project launched by young entrepreneur Athalyah Yisrael. The 30-year-old has been pushing the project as part of...

Transportation boost for Rukumuta and Tiperu

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Transportation boost for Rukumuta and Tiperu

The Rukumuta and Tiperu villages in the Karasabai sub-District, Region 9 (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) now have an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) to aid the day-to-day operations of the Village Councils...

Muslim scholar, sacked teacher could be tried soon for rape, sexual activity

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Muslim scholar, sacked teacher could be tried soon for rape, sexual activity

There have been numerous calls for justice by the relatives of the nine boys who were allegedly raped by Muslim scholar Nezaam Ali. It appears that those appeals might be realized as Ali is listed to...

Sixth STEM conference held for students

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sixth STEM conference held for students

The sixth annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) conference, hosted by the Volunteer Youth Corps Inc. (VYC) in collaboration with ExxonMobil saw a turnout of well over 400...

Aspiring Photographer and Graphic Designer, Ken Bacchus

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Aspiring Photographer and Graphic Designer, Ken Bacchus

By Kemol King Many have lamented that the support network for young creatives seeking to build a career off their talents in Guyana, is almost non-existent. However, the most determined of that group...

Hearing impaired plumber elated over employment

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Hearing impaired plumber elated over employment

I was very excited to work because being at home not doing anything was very difficult as I became bored and just wanted to work so as to earn my own money,” says 21-year-old Julian Sarjoo who was...

Country’s first-ever Cutter Suction Dredge improving drainage in West Berbice

Jan 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Country’s first-ever Cutter Suction Dredge improving drainage in West Berbice

The state-of-the-art Cutter Suction Dredge (CSD), recently acquired by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) for making coastal drainage channels more effective, has made a successful...

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Traditional media is still king

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News-Election campaigns are a battle for attention, persuasion, and votes. In this digital age,... more