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Drug dealer advances $1.4 million to execute “best cop”

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Drug dealer advances $1.4 million to execute “best cop”

– $3M promised in total; plans put on hold after recent exposé of Berbice rogue ranks – Police source With more alleged corrupt acts committed by several ranks in Berbice being...

Even after crucial rulings…No consensus among parties; CCJ orders seem inevitable – Attorney Sanjeev Datadin

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Even after crucial rulings…No consensus among parties; CCJ orders seem inevitable – Attorney Sanjeev Datadin

Given the lack of consensus between the parties involved, it is apparent that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will be required to make declaratory orders in two matters, crucial to the...

Govt. vows to guard against oil money being used for more “Skeldons, Marriotts”

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. vows to guard against oil money being used for more “Skeldons, Marriotts”

By Kiana Wilburg With oil money, the temptation to spend wildly is immense. Governments often fall prey to using those funds to build projects which only enhance their political image. But Finance...

Contractor hands over $$M office to Exxon Mobil

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Contractor hands over $$M office to Exxon Mobil

At a simple ceremony yesterday, BSK Investment Inc. officially handed over a spanking new multimillion-dollar building to Exxon Mobil at Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown. The seven-storey facility...

Major political parties have strayed from founding principles

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Major political parties have strayed from founding principles

– Serving interests of investors instead of citizens – Dr. David Hinds By Kiana Wilburg Have the major political parties – the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and the People’s...

CJIA Board gets tough on workplace misconduct…in the wake of sexual assault allegations

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CJIA Board gets tough on workplace misconduct…in the wake of sexual assault allegations

The Board of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has initiated steps to immediately tackle the issue of sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, CJIA said in a statement...

Badly burnt teen in need of public assistance

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Badly burnt teen in need of public assistance

Nineteen-year-old, Kevin Delph is in need of public assistance after he sustained second and third degree burns on 70% of his body. Delph was severely burnt when a kerosene stove that he was using to...

A man at de airport tek de American Ambassador wuk

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on A man at de airport tek de American Ambassador wuk

When a man want something he does promise de moon. Some married man use to tell de outside woman how dem single and how dem would marry dem. That use to wuk because nuff man get wha dem want. But...

Health Ministry, UG in talks for Master’s in Speech Therapy

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry, UG in talks for Master’s in Speech Therapy

Rehabilitation services in Guyana will soon be taken to new heights with a cadre of professionals to aid those in need of help. Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence yesterday announced that the...

GMR&SC Drag Championship Round Two…Team Mohamed’s does it again; new Strip record set!

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC Drag Championship Round Two…Team Mohamed’s does it again; new Strip record set!

Still unbeaten! Team Mohamed’s remains planted at the top of drag racing throne in Guyana after winning yet another Drag Race meet; this time the second round of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports...

GFF/KFC National U20 Independence Cup…Mc Arthur double inspires Fruta Conquerors; Santos overcome Strikers

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/KFC National U20 Independence Cup…Mc Arthur double inspires Fruta Conquerors; Santos overcome Strikers

By Zaheer Mohamed Georgetown sides Fruta Conquerors and Santos FC have secured their places in the final four of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/KFC National U20 Independence Cup yesterday....

CCTV footage invaluable in crime fight – Top Cop

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CCTV footage invaluable in crime fight – Top Cop

Police investigators across the globe are using footage from surveillance cameras to solve crimes. It is no different in Guyana, which now has the ability to collect and analyse Closed Circuit...

Is this the Karen Cummings I know?

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Is this the Karen Cummings I know?

I didn’t know the wife of Dr. Emmanuel Cummings when we taught at UG. I got along well with Emmanuel, even though we were from different faculties. I got to know his wife, medical doctor, Karen...

Captain Henry fires France past Brazil, into World Cup quarters

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Captain Henry fires France past Brazil, into World Cup quarters

AFP – Women’s World Cup hosts France survived a scare to beat Brazil 2-1 in extra time and reach the quarter-finals yesterday as captain Amandine Henry scored a dramatic winner in Le Havre....

Federer primed for Wimbledon charge after sealing 10th Halle crown

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Federer primed for Wimbledon charge after sealing 10th Halle crown

(Reuters) – Roger Federer warmed up for next month’s Wimbledon championships by swatting aside David Goffin 7-6(2) 6-1 to win the Halle Open title for the 10th time yesterday. The Swiss fired...

RHTYSC, MS Cricket Teams, Panthera Solution launch Say No to Suicide Programme

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTYSC, MS Cricket Teams, Panthera Solution launch Say No to Suicide Programme

The Ancient County of Berbice is widely known as the ‘Suicide Capital of the World’ due to the high rate of suicide on an annual basis compare to its overall population. The Rose Hall Town Youth...

Wine Cellar & Massy Distribution Inaugural Golf Classic…R. Haniff, Ravi Persaud and Pope-Emmanuel take the best wines

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wine Cellar & Massy Distribution Inaugural Golf Classic…R. Haniff, Ravi Persaud and Pope-Emmanuel take the best wines

Starting with the early tee-off programme at 10:00am, Pope-Emmanuel London took control of the Lusignan Golf Course to offer an overall Best Net score of 63, a mark none following were able to come...

Funding for Creative Industries long overdue – Activist

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Funding for Creative Industries long overdue – Activist

Guyana awaits the execution of the $20M pilot Guyana Fund for Cultural and Creative Industries (GFCCI); an initiative that was announced at the beginning of the year, with the purpose of...

Saturday’s GBTI Open action…Campbell beaten by Gentle in Women’s Final, Gentle/Lewis take Mixed Double title

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Saturday’s GBTI Open action…Campbell beaten by Gentle in Women’s Final, Gentle/Lewis take Mixed Double title

By Sean Devers In strong wind at the Guyana Bank of Trade and Industry (GBTI) Lawn Tennis Court in Bel Air, Afruica Gentle beat Cristy Campbell in the Women’s Final, while the pair of Kalyca Fraser...

GOA observes Olympic Day

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GOA observes Olympic Day

The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) joined the rest of the world yesterday morning at their secretariat in Lilliendaal yesterday in observing Olympic Day. Numerous sporting activities were showcased...

We prefer to err on the side of electoral integrity – WPA

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on We prefer to err on the side of electoral integrity – WPA

The Working People’s Alliance in a statement released yesterday, indicated that it is satisfied that GECOM is not able to guarantee credible elections with the current voters’ list, and that...

Education Ministry to announce 2019 NGSA results on July 3

Jun 24, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Education Ministry to announce 2019 NGSA results on July 3

The results of the 2019 National Grade Six Assessment [NGSA] which was conducted in April is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. This is according to information released by...

Retirees not being allowed to retire stymieing the elevation of qualified young people

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Retirees not being allowed to retire stymieing the elevation of qualified young people

DEAR EDITOR, I pen this letter as a frustrated youth. I am frustrated because I find myself among the pool of youths who work fervently to upgrade myself and still all my efforts seem futile; for...

The CCJ has set an example of how constitutional powers and authority might be exercised

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The CCJ has set an example of how constitutional powers and authority might be exercised

DEAR EDITOR, CARICOM law making reached an important plateau on June 18, 2019 when the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) handed down its rulings on the Guyana No-Confidence motion of December 21, 2018...

Attempts to cast aspersions on the CCJ is not only disingenuous but also disturbing

Jun 24, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Attempts to cast aspersions on the CCJ is not only disingenuous but also disturbing

DEAR EDITOR, It must be a matter of deep concern when leading members of the current APNU-AFC administration begin to question the validity of the rulings of the Caribbean Court of Justice(CCJ). The...

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A lesson from the bread lines of America

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- If the American elections of 2024 delivered any one lesson to the rest of the world, it... more