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Granger’s continued hold on power… Guyana being pushed towards its worst constitutional crisis – Ram

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Granger’s continued hold on power… Guyana being pushed towards its worst constitutional crisis – Ram

By holding on to power, President David Granger is “pushing Guyana towards the worst constitutional crisis in its history”. This is the view of Attorney-at-law, Christopher Ram. Ram said that...

UG’s financial management questioned by lecturers, staff –calls made for independent audit

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on UG’s financial management questioned by lecturers, staff –calls made for independent audit

The financial management of the University of Guyana, (UG) is being brought into question by several lecturers and employees attached to the institution. So dire are the concerns over UG’s...

Disclosure of tax waivers vital for transparency in extractive industry – UK-based consulting firm

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Disclosure of tax waivers vital for transparency in extractive industry – UK-based consulting firm

Disclosure of tax waivers is an essential part of the transparency process for the extractive sectors, officials attached to United Kingdom (UK)-based consulting firm, Binder Dijker Otte (BDO) said...

Furniture maker jailed 5 yrs, fined $221M for Mon Repos coke bust

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Furniture maker jailed 5 yrs, fined $221M for Mon Repos coke bust

A furniture maker was yesterday afternoon jailed five years and fined $221.6M for large coke and ganja seizure at the Mon Repos channel area last July. According to the Customs Anti Narcotics...

Deep worry over SOCU’s cases – Minister Sharma

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Deep worry over SOCU’s cases – Minister Sharma

There is unhappiness with the current situation at the police’s Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) with regards to a number of high profile cases. A number of ex-ministers and former senior...

Shipping companies slapped with $$$M fines over unfair haulage fees

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Shipping companies slapped with $$$M fines over unfair haulage fees

The country’s competition regulator has slapped fines on a number of shipping companies for alleged price fixing. According to the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC), it has...

De boss man nice but he mouth does betray him

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on De boss man nice but he mouth does betray him

One thing dem boys don’t like is when people talk dem name. Is not dat dem does get vex. Is just dat dem does feel disrespected because dem believe dat people must seh wha deh pon dem mind to de...

Labourer remanded for simple larceny -released three weeks ago from prison

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Labourer remanded for simple larceny -released three weeks ago from prison

Three weeks after being released from prison for simple larceny, Gopaul Ramjattan found himself behind prison doors again, having been remanded for a similar offence. Ramjattan, who appeared...

Prosecution to reply to no-case submission in PI of teen who “jumped” from car

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Prosecution to reply to no-case submission in PI of teen who “jumped” from car

Attorney-at-law Sanjeev Datadin yesterday made a no-case submission in the matter involving Rick Seecharran, who is charged in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Sasia Adams....

Teen who allegedly killed man with bow and arrow charged with manslaughter

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Teen who allegedly killed man with bow and arrow charged with manslaughter

A 19-year-old who allegedly shot and killed a man with a bow and arrow following an argument, was yesterday charged and remanded to prison for the offence. Ronell Henry, a miner of Koriabo Village,...

Crew member toys with flare, causes fire on cargo boat

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Crew member toys with flare, causes fire on cargo boat

Princess Sasha K, a cargo boat that traverses from Georgetown to Region One caught fire at the Fertilizer Wharf last night. The fire started around 19:00hrs but was contained by the Guyana Fire...

Contracts signed for 44 projects in Region Five ─ contractors must employ a minimum of 20% from communities

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Contracts signed for 44 projects in Region Five ─ contractors must employ a minimum of 20% from communities

The Administration of Region 5, Mahaica-Berbice has signed contracts for 44 developmental projects in the region. The agreements were inked by the successful bidders and the Regional Executive...

Miner set alight in row over stolen cocaine

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Miner set alight in row over stolen cocaine

A 60-year-old man is said to be in critical condition after being set alight following a dispute over stolen cocaine. Police identified the victim as Chandi Randolph Moore of Haslington...

CNL Preparations – Guyana will be ready GFF Training Facility surface a great boost for Guyana – Head Coach Johnson

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on CNL Preparations – Guyana will be ready GFF Training Facility surface a great boost for Guyana – Head Coach Johnson

By Franklin Wilson With 39 days to go before Guyana and Belize square off in their final round Caribbean Nations League clash here, Golden Jaguars Head Coach, Michael Johnson has once again...

Diamond Secondary, Covent Garden, Camille’s Institute triumph

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Diamond Secondary, Covent Garden, Camille’s Institute triumph

Diamond Secondary and Covent Garden Secondary registered victories when action in the Forbes Burnham Foundation National Sports Commission, AL Sp ort and Tour Promotions 28th Annual Easter...

Tender Board opens bids… Major road rehabilitation to be done in seven regions

Feb 13, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Tender Board opens bids… Major road rehabilitation to be done in seven regions

The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) received 24 bids for major infrastructural works to be done on roads in Regions 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with total bids per...

Magnum Mash Cup Futsal Teams in fierce battle for KO spots tonight -champs Bent Street under pressure

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Magnum Mash Cup Futsal Teams in fierce battle for KO spots tonight -champs Bent Street under pressure

A number of teams will be aiming for victories to secure their spots in the knockout round when play in this year’s Magnum Mash Cup Futsal tournament resumes this evening with more action in...

Georgetown, East Bank triumph as DCB U15 Inter Association tourney commences

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Georgetown, East Bank triumph as DCB U15 Inter Association tourney commences

Georgetown’s bowlers Krisna Singh, Riyad Latif and Jodan Campbell dismantled West Demerara, while East Bank Demerara thrashed East Coast Demerara by 10 wickets when the Demerara Cricket...

National Race of Champions GMRSC looking to regain CMRC overall title from T&T in 2019

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Race of Champions GMRSC looking to regain CMRC overall title from T&T in 2019

President of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC), Rameez Mohamed, has signaled his intent for Guyana to recapture the Caribbean Motor Racing Championships (CMRC) title and to do...

MYO Inter- Jamaat 15 overs Softball Cricket underway

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on MYO Inter- Jamaat 15 overs Softball Cricket underway

The Muslim Youth Organization of Guyana Inter- Jamaat 15 overs Softball Cricket Competition got underway on Sunday with several matches at MYO ground. Tuschen Train Station Masjid beat La Grange...

Jaguars Karate Association/ISA holds successful Karate Grading Exam and Tourney

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jaguars Karate Association/ISA holds successful Karate Grading Exam and Tourney

The Jaguars Karate Association held its grading exam and mini tournament on the 9th February, 2019 at the ISA Islamic School. It was deemed a success by Sensei Cheteram Mortley, who was...

Farfan & Mendes/Woodpecker Products hockey leagues underway

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Farfan & Mendes/Woodpecker Products hockey leagues underway

The premier hockey leagues; the Farfan & Mendes Men’s First Division and the Woodpecker Products Women’s First Division, got off to an exciting start last weekend at the Saint...

Ian Gouveia and Patanjilee Persaud emerge Champions at SajRice Inaugural Golf tourney

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ian Gouveia and Patanjilee Persaud emerge Champions at SajRice Inaugural Golf tourney

The inaugural SajRice tournament of Saturday last was a scorcher to say the least. The competition in both of the two Flights played was very hot in the winners’ row, but it was veteran Ian...

Dhanpaul, Esau lead Independence A to WDCA President’s Cup title

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dhanpaul, Esau lead Independence A to WDCA President’s Cup title

A fine all-round performance by Mahendra Dhanpaul and a decent spell from Reaz Esau handed Independence A the West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA) President’s Cup 50-over title on Sunday last....

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition Brothers United face uphill task to stop the ‘Big Show’ -Massive outpouring anticipated

Feb 13, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition Brothers United face uphill task to stop the ‘Big Show’ -Massive outpouring anticipated

The community support has always been there and three-time West Side champions Showstoppers have never taken that for granted so what they’ve done is hone their skills perfectly to ensure...

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