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Nine industrial deaths recorded in 2014- Labour Ministry

Jan 01, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Nine industrial deaths recorded in 2014- Labour Ministry

Industrial accidents continued to be a source of concern to the Ministry of Labour this year just passed. There were 421 reports while nine persons lost their lives, according to the Ministry. Labour...

Police marine arm increases capacity with new boats…false impression of Guyana being pirate infested must be removed

Jan 01, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Police marine arm increases capacity with new boats…false impression of Guyana being pirate infested must be removed

Home Affairs Minister After months of waiting, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) finally received its $71.9M Detroit diesel engine boat slated to fight crimes conducted in the waterways along Guyana’s...

Missing ASL Plane… Critical rescue hours expire; Day Four turns up empty handed …rescuers remain committed to search

Jan 01, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Missing ASL Plane… Critical rescue hours expire; Day Four turns up empty handed …rescuers remain committed to search

With the critical 72-hour search period already expired, and the likelihood of finding survivors growing slim, search and rescue operators are still working around the clock to locate the Air...

Vitamalt / Aqua Mist sponsored WDFA KO Cup…Four top finishers receive prizes

Dec 31, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Vitamalt / Aqua Mist sponsored WDFA KO Cup…Four top finishers receive prizes

Representatives of the four top finishers of the just concluded Vitamalt / Aqua Mist sponsored West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) Knockout Cup received their prizes, during a simple ceremony...

It’s crunch time as Alpha and the GDF battle for top spot

Dec 31, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on It’s crunch time as Alpha and the GDF battle for top spot

By Michael Benjamin Over the past few weeks, football buffs have witnessed several exciting matches when the nation’s top teams engaged in several action packed affairs, each nurturing ambitions of...

GAPF 2015 season to lift off on January 25

Dec 31, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GAPF 2015 season to lift off on January 25

– Novices, Sub Junior and Junior Championships on Male and female powerlifters are pumping up for an early start to the 2015 season. The governing body, Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation...

TNT take Wiltshire Dominoes title

Dec 31, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on TNT take Wiltshire Dominoes title

TNT tallied 41 games to capture the Mark Wiltshire four-game dominoes title when the final was contested on Sunday last at R and R Sports Club, Meadowbrook. Mix Up took the runner spot with 32 games...

Final day washout forces drawn 2nd Test

Dec 31, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Final day washout forces drawn 2nd Test

Brathwaite is man of the match Port Elizabeth, South Africa, CMC – Adverse weather which plagued the second Test between South Africa and West Indies returned to force the abandonment of the final...

Banks DIH, Trophy Stall lead support for Rising Sun New Year’s Day horserace Meet

Dec 31, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH, Trophy Stall lead support for Rising Sun New Year’s Day horserace Meet

Over $8M up for grabs y Samuel Whyte The final race for the 2014 horse racing season is set for the Rising Sun Turf Club, Arima Park, West Coast, Berbice. The date is Thursday 1st January 2015,...

Leslie Amsterdam, Carl Moore influenced Administrative career

Dec 31, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Leslie Amsterdam, Carl Moore influenced Administrative career

By Sean Devers New BCB President Anil Beharry says At 44, Anil Beharry possesses tremendous experience as both cricketer and cricket Administrator and last Sunday was elected as the youngest ever...

Stag Super XV1 Finals… Lil’ Rick and Skinny Fabulous to headline after football show

Dec 31, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stag Super XV1 Finals… Lil’ Rick and Skinny Fabulous to headline after football show

Football fans and players attending tomorrow’s final of the inaugural Stag Super XV1 knock-out competition at the #5 ground West Coast Berbice are in for a treat after the on field action ends in...

West Indies collapse after big stand

Dec 30, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies collapse after big stand

ESPNcricinfo – Centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels steered West Indies past the follow-on mark before a familiar collapse revived the possibility, albeit slight, of a South...

UDFA/GT Beer Supa 16 Christmas football finals decided

Dec 30, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on UDFA/GT Beer Supa 16 Christmas football finals decided

Winners Connection down Eagles United 3-1, Hi Stars fly past Topp XX 2-1 This year’s finalists in the 2nd edition of the Upper Demerara Football Association’s GT Beer Supa 16 Knockout football...

GDF, Alpha to battle for championship honours; Pele, Western go after 3rd prize

Dec 30, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GDF, Alpha to battle for championship honours; Pele, Western go after 3rd prize

More than three weeks of fierce rivalry will climax to a delectable conclusion when the Guyana Defence Force throw down the gauntlet against Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United when the two teams clash for...

Domini Garnett hat-trick leads Grove Hi Tech to final

Dec 30, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Domini Garnett hat-trick leads Grove Hi Tech to final

Sub. GK Jamal Blair ensures Ann’s Grove enter 1.5M frame On New Year’s Night, January 1st 2015 next at the #5 ground West Coast Berbice, clashing for the 1.5 million dollars first prize in the...

Morgan spreads Christmas cheer

Dec 30, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Morgan spreads Christmas cheer

Guyana’s distance running queen, Alika Morgan, with support from Payless Variety Store, was benevolent during the Christmas season when she handed out over 40 presents to the Red Cross Convalescent...

GCUC extends condolence to Moakan family

Dec 30, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCUC extends condolence to Moakan family

The Guyana Cricket Umpires Council (GCUC) has extended sympathy to the family of former umpire Roshan Hamid Moakan who passed away on December 22 after a brief illness. He was 66. Moakan was born at...

West Indies dismiss du Plessis on rain-hit day

Dec 28, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies dismiss du Plessis on rain-hit day

ESPNcricinfo – Rain ensured only six overs were possible on day two, and West Indies managed to pick up their third wicket in that time. The start was delayed by two hours, and the drizzle sent...

Vitamalt/Aqua Mist sponsored WDFA KO Cup… Slingerz FC reaffirm status as Best on the West

Dec 28, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Vitamalt/Aqua Mist sponsored WDFA KO Cup… Slingerz FC reaffirm status as Best on the West

– Pouderoyen finishe third Vergenoegen-based Slingerz FC, just as they have done time and again, proved that they are the best side on the West Demerara after escaping with a 4-1 penalty...

WICB Franchise cricket break for Christmas holidays

Dec 28, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on WICB Franchise cricket break for Christmas holidays

Resumes with NAGICO Super50 on January 15 By Sean Devers The WICB Regional Four-Day First-Class Cricket Franchise takes a break for Christmas and resumes on January 15 in Trinidad & Tobago with...

GCB extends condolences at the passing of Samaroo Jailall

Dec 28, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB extends condolences at the passing of Samaroo Jailall

“The President, Executive and members of the Guyana Cricket Board wish to extend their solemn regards to the family and friends of Mr. Samaroo Jailall at this most unfortunate time of loss,” the...

Score’s Even thumps them again to take feature at Kennard Memorial Boxing Day meet

Dec 28, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Score’s Even thumps them again to take feature at Kennard Memorial Boxing Day meet

It was a grand day of racing when the Kennard Memorial Turf Club held their traditional Boxing Day Horserace meet at the club’s entity, Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne Berbice. It was a day when Score’s...

Trayon Bobb: “Scoring for Guyana was my proudest moment”

Dec 28, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Trayon Bobb: “Scoring for Guyana was my proudest moment”

By Santokie Nagulendran Whilst football in Guyana has been stagnant in recent times, that has not stopped young, talented Guyanese players from prospering overseas. One such player, Trayon Bobb, has...

SEMI FINALS SHOWDOWN AT BUXTON GROUND TODAY – Grove Hi Tech tackle NA United; Ann’s Grove match with Cougars

Dec 28, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on SEMI FINALS SHOWDOWN AT BUXTON GROUND TODAY – Grove Hi Tech tackle NA United; Ann’s Grove match with Cougars

The right to clash for the 1.5 million dollars first prize will be known tonight at the Buxton Community Centre ground when the respective semi-finals of the inaugural Stag Super XV1 knock-out...

New innovations for 2015 Guinness Greatest of the Street football

Dec 28, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on New innovations for 2015 Guinness Greatest of the Street football

Guinness Greatest of the Street players and fans can expect an exciting and action-packed programme in 2015 according to Lee Baptiste, Guinness Brand Manager. The Community-based Futsal football...

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One win away! Bonofiglio’s men target fifth consecutive win against...

Nov 12, 2026

By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s Golden Jaguars will look to take another significant step towards CONCACAF Nations League, League A promotion and qualification for next year’s Gold...

A compromise is possible but not likely

Nov 12, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Back in 2009, legislation was passed by the then PPP/C government giving former presidents a wide range of benefits and facilities. These included security, vehicles, staff, utilities, medical expenses and other support, many of which were not subject to clear limits. Critics...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Not one cent more for former presidents

Nov 12, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Over the years, I have learned to cultivate great tolerance for stupidity; still greater patience for the asinine. Tolerance snaps, however, whenever a word is mentioned about the benefits bill for former presidents. Here’s the short and sweet: not one damn cent more for...

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