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Deputy Police Commissioner suspended

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Deputy Police Commissioner suspended

On August 30, last year, President David Granger appointed a new Commissioner of Police, Leslie James, and four deputies as part of major shakeup to the force. It heralded the dawn of a new era after...

Peak demand is a ploy by oil companies to get away with “rubbish” contract terms …Don’t fall for it – Dr. Mangal

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Peak demand is a ploy by oil companies to get away with “rubbish” contract terms …Don’t fall for it – Dr. Mangal

“Oil companies always want to pump everything as fast as possible…Don’t buy into the hype…Countries [like Guyana] benefit from longer, sustained production.” That is the insistence of Dr....

Sexual assault victims must not be made to suffer twice – Women’s rights activist

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sexual assault victims must not be made to suffer twice – Women’s rights activist

Just hours after filing a report to the Guyana Police Force about the sexual assault she experienced at the hands of a senior officer at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, (CJIA), the...

GECOM’s chairman demits office

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM’s chairman demits office

Less than two years ago after being sworn in, Justice (ret’d) James Patterson has demitted office. His decision to step down came after a ruling from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) last week...

NFMU seizes nine radio frequencies

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on NFMU seizes nine radio frequencies

— As GNBA readies to take more non-compliant broadcasters to court The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority, (GNBA) is preparing to take non-compliant broadcasters to court. Head of the GNBA,...

Lone Surinamese Bid Triples Engineer’s Estimates

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Lone Surinamese Bid Triples Engineer’s Estimates

A number of bids were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board, amongst them being one for the Construction of the Ministry of Natural Resources Building. The...

Guyana needs a pre-nuptial wid Exxon

Jun 26, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Guyana needs a pre-nuptial wid Exxon

Is funny how people does see something nice and new. Dem does start to use it but when dem done wid it, is like if this was not something dem use to enjoy. A man got a woman. He in love wid she at...

The private sector is a weakling

Jun 26, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The private sector is a weakling

The private sector is becoming jumpy over nothing. The “war-break’ remark by the Minister of Finance has sent shivers down the spines of elements within the local business community. These...

US urges private sector to take bigger role in spending oil money

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on US urges private sector to take bigger role in spending oil money

The US government is urging the private sector to have a bigger say on how the proceeds from the oil and gas industry will be spent. Yesterday, during a business luncheon of the Guyana Manufacturing...

Jagdeo prepared to meet Granger “at any time”

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo prepared to meet Granger “at any time”

Following the consequential hearings of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on the No Confidence Cases, on Monday last, the Opposition has notified the Ministry of the Presidency that Opposition...

Mom begs for justice as senior cop’s daughter remain free

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Mom begs for justice as senior cop’s daughter remain free

It has been two years and three months since the life of little Ramkarran Mohan was snatched from him in the presence of his eldest brother who was seven-years-old at the time. An inquest was ordered...

Private school teacher freed of two rape charges

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Private school teacher freed of two rape charges

The Private school teacher who was on trial in the Berbice High Court on two charges of rape has been freed. The man, Zafiel Yusuf, 27, a private school teacher of Fyrish Village, Corentyne, Berbice...

Attempted murder of supermarket customer…Victim testifies, five others to take the stand

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Attempted murder of supermarket customer…Victim testifies, five others to take the stand

The Preliminary Inquiry (PI) against the manager of Freshco Supermarket, Xino Xi Qu, who is charged with attempting to murder of Gregory Sanmoogan, yesterday commenced with the testimony of the...

Safety training for mining workers

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Safety training for mining workers

― 44 participants from both public and private agencies The Guyana Mining School and Training Centre yesterday launched its third safety course – ‘Safe and Efficient Blasting for Open Cut...

Notice served to ex-insurance manager involved in $40M fraud

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Notice served to ex-insurance manager involved in $40M fraud

Police Prosecutor Shellon Daniels has indicated to the court that a notice to attend court was issued at the last known address of Zameel Shaheed, who is accused of defrauding Demerara Mutual Life...

GBTI Lawn Tennis Awards Ceremony…Gentle & Lewis captures Lion’s share of Awards

Jun 26, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBTI Lawn Tennis Awards Ceremony…Gentle & Lewis captures Lion’s share of Awards

By Sean Devers Romrima Tennis Club’s Gavin Lewis and Afruica Gentle captured the Lion’s share of the prizes presented by the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) when the Awards Ceremony for the GBTI...

Unauthorised removal of zinc sheets stymies agriculture project at Linden schools – RDC meeting hears

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Unauthorised removal of zinc sheets stymies agriculture project at Linden schools – RDC meeting hears

Even as Region Ten continues to push agriculture as a main economic source, there seems to be deliberate attempts to stymie progress in some regards. This is particularly evident when it comes to...

Father of 12 gets 19 years for raping teen

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Father of 12 gets 19 years for raping teen

Former soldier George Robin, now 66, will be spending the next 19 years in jail. On July 11, a 12-member jury unanimously found him guilty of having sex with a 16-year-old girl without her consent....

Guyana has all to play for in Caribbean derby against neighbours T&T today

Jun 26, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana has all to play for in Caribbean derby against neighbours T&T today

Kansas, USA: Guyana will wrap up its debut appearance at the Concacaf Gold Cup this afternoon when they take on Trinidad and Tobago in a Caribbean derby at the Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City...

UCCA/RHTYSC/BCB Awards…Rishi Persaud named as Cricketer of the Year as UCCA hosts Award Ceremony

Jun 26, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on UCCA/RHTYSC/BCB Awards…Rishi Persaud named as Cricketer of the Year as UCCA hosts Award Ceremony

– Sydney Jackman hails BCB’s support Opening batsman Rishi Persaud, who had a very prolific 2018 Cricket Season in the Upper Corentyne area, was named Cricketer of the Year when the Upper...

“I will hold my office accountable” – Min. Ferguson

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “I will hold my office accountable” – Min. Ferguson

― minister and team visit residents of Perseverance Housing Scheme, inspect defects in homes Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Annette Ferguson, yesterday visited the Perseverance...

Team Mohamed’s record holding GT-R branded as ‘Godzilla’

Jun 26, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Team Mohamed’s record holding GT-R branded as ‘Godzilla’

After shattering the strip record at South Dakota, the White Nissan GTR will forevermore be known as Godzilla. A release from the team Mohamed’s Enterprise camp on Monday confirmed that the former...

Finance Minister will be jailed for 21 days if US$2M judgment is not paid to Dipcon -High Court Judge

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Finance Minister will be jailed for 21 days if US$2M judgment is not paid to Dipcon -High Court Judge

Finance Minister Winston Jordan will be jailed for not one, but 21 days if a $US2.2M judgement is not paid to Dipcon Engineering Services Limited by Saturday, July 8. On Monday, High Court Judge...

Noble House Goals Galore Indoor Hockey Championships…GBTI GCC Spice off to great start

Jun 26, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Noble House Goals Galore Indoor Hockey Championships…GBTI GCC Spice off to great start

The first evening of the 2019 Noble House Goals Galore Indoor Hockey Championships saw mixed results with several clubs tasting victory between the men’s and women’s divisions. The big winners of...

Berbice River man charged with murder of chainsaw operator

Jun 26, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice River man charged with murder of chainsaw operator

Roy Glaston, 28, of Sand Hills, Berbice River who is accused of killing Elvis Benedict, 40, a chainsaw operator of Sand Hills , Berbice River has been charged with murder. The incident reportedly...

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…Peeping Tom Morally Right. Legally wrong Kaieteur News- The situation concerning the disputed parliamentary seat held... more