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BREAKING NEWS: THREE HELD, COPS SEEK BUSINESSMAN FOR KILLING OF MONEYCHANGER AND DAUGHTER

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on BREAKING NEWS: THREE HELD, COPS SEEK BUSINESSMAN FOR KILLING OF MONEYCHANGER AND DAUGHTER

– GETAWAY CAR FOUND In a startling development today, three suspects detained for the murder of money changer Aaron Latchman and his daughter have reportedly said that they were hired by a...

Search for new GECOM boss underway… Resigned Chairman among list of eight submitted by Govt. team – Jagdeo’s list of 11 not discussed on day 1, Govt acting in bad faith – Opposition

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Search for new GECOM boss underway… Resigned Chairman among list of eight submitted by Govt. team – Jagdeo’s list of 11 not discussed on day 1, Govt acting in bad faith – Opposition

The first day of “hammering” out names for a new chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) by the Coalition Government and the Opposition started off with the Opposition yesterday...

GGMC trying to close loophole costing Guyana hundreds of millions for decades now —Commissioner

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GGMC trying to close loophole costing Guyana hundreds of millions for decades now —Commissioner

While he admits there is need for a solution, Head of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, (GGMC) Newell Dennison says that the Commission has been trying for decades now, to plug the loophole...

Presidential Order halts jail sentence for Finance Minister – Attorney General appeals Contempt Order – GRA moves to collect outstanding $528M Debt from Dipcon

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Presidential Order halts jail sentence for Finance Minister – Attorney General appeals Contempt Order – GRA moves to collect outstanding $528M Debt from Dipcon

It appears that Dipcon Engineering Services Limited which initiated proceedings against Finance Minister Winston Jordan, for him to pay up US$2.2M, will end up with almost nothing. Yesterday, the...

Reduction of traffic congestion… Construction of $57M Diamond market, parking lot to begin this week

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Reduction of traffic congestion… Construction of $57M Diamond market, parking lot to begin this week

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is targeting a new parking lot and market place to ease the congestion around the Diamond area, East Bank Demerara. Currently, the southern area by Demerara...

Everybody want to suck de government dry

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Everybody want to suck de government dry

Nobody don’t like to get rob but everybody does like rob de government. Is either dem hide when is time to pay taxes or dem forge money dat de government got to pay to dem. Dat is de norm. Some...

Millions spent to enhance education infrastructure in Linden

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Millions spent to enhance education infrastructure in Linden

As part of its effort to foster education development in Region 10, the Regional Democratic Council [RDC] recently expended some $40M on the Mackenzie High School – the region’s premier...

Complicating the simple

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Complicating the simple

It is most dangerous when a government takes its own flawed advice seriously. APNU+AFC has found itself in a most complicated situation, wherein it is actually believing some of the nonsense that it...

Motorcyclist dies in Vlissengen Road smash-up

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Motorcyclist dies in Vlissengen Road smash-up

A 28-year-old biker lost his life in the wee hours yesterday, after he collided with a car in the vicinity of the Ministry of Agriculture on Vlissengen Road. Dead is Stephon Beckles, of 2104 Guyhoc...

Citizenship Minister denies allegations of “people smuggling ring”

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Citizenship Minister denies allegations of “people smuggling ring”

Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, yesterday vehemently denied allegations by Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo that government officials and more particularly persons within the Ministry...

Weekend Camp for C’bean Schoolboys C/Ships at Gymnasium Clubs encouraged U-16 Boxers for possible National Selection

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Weekend Camp for C’bean Schoolboys C/Ships at Gymnasium Clubs encouraged U-16 Boxers for possible National Selection

The GBA’s Andrew Lewis Novices Boxing Championship, which climaxed with the finals last Sunday, included four exhibition bouts on Night two between some of the Boxers who are preparing for next...

Sensitive Council issues will be discussed in camera – City Mayor

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sensitive Council issues will be discussed in camera – City Mayor

A motion was passed yesterday by the Mayor and City Councillors of Georgetown to put restrictions on recordings at statutory meetings by the media as well as council members, and when they could be...

McGarrel credits team unity for victory

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on McGarrel credits team unity for victory

Santos FC skipper Bevney McGarrel said playing as a unit was mainly responsible for his team’s victory in the final of the Guyana Football Federation KFC National U20 Independence Cup which...

Sentencing further deferred for gold band snatcher

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sentencing further deferred for gold band snatcher

Sentencing has been further deferred for a father of two who admitted to pulling off a woman’s gold band to obtain money to take care of his children. Jason Thomas, 26, was arraigned in the...

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League – Bartica FA Rising Stars consolidate at the top with win over Agatash United

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League – Bartica FA Rising Stars consolidate at the top with win over Agatash United

A double each from Ian Gomes and Joshua Jones was the platform for Rising Stars Football Club’s solid 6-1 win over Agatash United Football Club when competition in the GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour...

Transitioning camp begins for students who failed to meet NGSA benchmark

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Transitioning camp begins for students who failed to meet NGSA benchmark

A tactical camp for transitioning students spearheaded by the Georgetown Department of Education commenced yesterday. The camp is being venued at the New Campbellville Secondary School and is being...

Linden Table Tennis Camp off to Great Start

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Linden Table Tennis Camp off to Great Start

Held under the auspices of the Linden Table Tennis Steering Committee (LTTSC), sanctioned by the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) and sponsored by the Ministry of Education (MOE) Allied Arts...

LGC Executive thankful for support which saved Golf Course from being waterlogged -Open tourney postponed

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on LGC Executive thankful for support which saved Golf Course from being waterlogged -Open tourney postponed

Phenomenal, commendable and spontaneous support from Grounds staff Avinash Persaud, Barney, Budhu and Mahgo, who worked tirelessly from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. led by Club President Aleem Hussain on...

Jefford Track & Field Classic X launched “…competition will remain in Linden”- Promoter

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jefford Track & Field Classic X launched “…competition will remain in Linden”- Promoter

Formerly the Boyce & Jefford Classic, the now rebranded Jefford Track and Field Classic X will run off on the August 11th at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground. Promoter of the event, Edison...

FIU hands over annual report to Finance Minister

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on FIU hands over annual report to Finance Minister

Following what has been described as a successful year, Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Matthew Langevine, yesterday handed over the unit’s annual report to Finance Minister,...

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League –EBFA Leg Herstelling Raiders draw with Mocha Champs

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League –EBFA Leg Herstelling Raiders draw with Mocha Champs

Herstelling Raiders recorded their second draw (2-2) in as many matches when they were held by Mocha Champs when play in the East Bank Football Association leg of the GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour...

GBA’s Andrew Lewis Novices Boxing C/Ships GDF retain Best Gym Title FYC’s Halley (Youth) & Haywood (Elite) cop Best Boxer Awards

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBA’s Andrew Lewis Novices Boxing C/Ships GDF retain Best Gym Title FYC’s Halley (Youth) & Haywood (Elite) cop Best Boxer Awards

By Sean Devers The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), with 12 Boxers in the seven finals, continues to be a force to be reckoned with in local Amateur Boxing and predictably retained their ‘Best Gym’...

Murder suspected as decomposed body of Berbice welder found near camp

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Murder suspected as decomposed body of Berbice welder found near camp

The body of 34-year-old Yogindra Ramkarran, a welder from Number 72 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was found partially decomposed in a clump of bushes near his camp in Pigeon Island, Upper Corentyne...

Divine Entertainment Linden Summer Super Cup Opens Eagles United score 2-1 win over Topp XX, Rockers held to draw by Panthers

Jul 09, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Divine Entertainment Linden Summer Super Cup Opens Eagles United score 2-1 win over Topp XX, Rockers held to draw by Panthers

Eagles United led by goals from Deon Charter and Donovan Francis began their campaign for more honours in Linden when they scored a 2-1 victory against Topp XX, but Net Rockers, seeded number two...

Govt. should return to Parliament to extend time for holding elections – Attorney General proposes to CCJ

Jul 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. should return to Parliament to extend time for holding elections – Attorney General proposes to CCJ

In his suggestions on Consequential Orders to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams, submits that there is no doubt that elections must...