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Jagdeo’s empty job promise … No Guyanese workers as Marriott hotel goes up

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo’s empty job promise … No Guyanese workers as Marriott hotel goes up

…Chinese company barred from speaking The construction of the Marriott-branded hotel, which is so far being funded by Guyanese taxpayers, does not involve any local construction workers....

MPs order police probe into fuel theft at Region Four

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on MPs order police probe into fuel theft at Region Four

– vehicle collecting linked to senior official By Leonard Gildarie A Parliamentary committee with sweeping powers to examine how public monies are spent, has ordered officials of Region...

Burglars steal security firm’s $12M money safe

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Burglars steal security firm’s $12M money safe

An electronics firm that sells tracking and other security devices is now seeking police help to track a gang of burglars who stole their money-safe. Police said that the owners of El Dorado...

Mon Repos smash-up … Tundra driver charged with drunk driving

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Mon Repos smash-up … Tundra driver charged with drunk driving

– took vehicle without father’s consent The driver of the Toyota Tundra, a motor pick-up which was involved in the horrific smash-up with a minibus Sunday night, that...

Dem boys seh … De kavakamites running out of hiding place

Feb 05, 2013 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh … De kavakamites running out of hiding place

Dem seh when you back against the wall, when you cornered and got nowhere to run and hide, you does start fuh panic and break into cold sweat. Every day dem bareface people wha’ robbing de treasury...

Ravens win emotional Super Bowl against 49ers

Feb 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ravens win emotional Super Bowl against 49ers

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – The Baltimore Ravens reclaimed the greatest prize in North American sports after a dramatic, nail-biting 34-31 Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday....

Arguments brew as source documents presented in Kissoon libel case

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Arguments brew as source documents presented in Kissoon libel case

As source documents reportedly used in Kaieteur News columnist and former University of Guyana lecturer Fredrick Kissoon’s research were presented to the court yesterday, sparks flew when the...

APNU demands Govt. address corruption in budget plans

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on APNU demands Govt. address corruption in budget plans

…Greenidge says no easy passage without talks Opposition coalition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has called on the government to address mounting cases of corruption and other...

Suddie Hospital ordered to desist from dumping in Red Village

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Suddie Hospital ordered to desist from dumping in Red Village

The dumping of harmful hospital waste into Red Village, Onderneeming on the Essequibo Coast will now have to cease. Simultaneously, the administration of Suddie Hospital has been ordered to secure...

US announces US$165 Immigrant Fee

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on US announces US$165 Immigrant Fee

Guyanese immigrants to the US will now have to pay a US$165 Immigrant Free and it comes into effect immediately. The new fee is part of the measures of the US Citizenship and Immigrations Services...

Probation for larceny defendant

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Probation for larceny defendant

A 20-year-old man was placed on three years’ probation by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Carl Melville is accused of stealing a pair of boxer...

Pomeroon boat captain on $600,000 bail for manslaughter

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Pomeroon boat captain on $600,000 bail for manslaughter

Supported by his wife and other immediate relatives, Hytilall Ramdahin, 58, of Anna Canal, Upper Pomeroon River, was yesterday granted $600.000 bail by Magistrate Sunil Scarce. Ramdahin appeared at...

Milerock get past Buxton United 2-0

Feb 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Milerock get past Buxton United 2-0

The Guyana Football Federation 2012/2013 Super League restarted on Sunday last with Milerock rocking their way to a 2-0 win over Buxton United Sports club in the feature game of a double header at...

Central High receives gifts from NY Chapter

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Central High receives gifts from NY Chapter

Last Wednesday morning, a balmy day in Georgetown, Guyana, the Central High School located on Smyth Street was the recipient of gifts from its overseas Alumni. The gifts included Science equipment...

Underprivileged youths targeted for employment training

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Underprivileged youths targeted for employment training

Aimed at securing employment for underprivileged youths, Youth Challenge Guyana (YCG) yesterday engaged a strategic initiative at the Ministry of Education’s Kingston, Georgetown, National Centre...

Psychiatric evaluation for threatening defendant

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Psychiatric evaluation for threatening defendant

Beres Scipio appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. It is alleged that on February 1, at Middle Street, McDoom, Scipio threatened to kill...

Woodpecker Products launches Stonehill cricket equipment brand

Feb 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Woodpecker Products launches Stonehill cricket equipment brand

The popular brand of Stonehill cricket equipment is now available in Guyana. Stonehill Sports is a family owned business in Pakistan, with their Caribbean Head office in Trinidad and Tobago....

Innovation, creativity to be hallmark of Building Expo 2013 – Minister

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Innovation, creativity to be hallmark of Building Expo 2013 – Minister

Innovative approaches in the construction sector will be on display for the Building Expo 2013 according to Housing Minister, Irfaan Ali. As investors, consumers and exhibitors flock to the Guyana...

Eagles upset Uitvlugt Warriors

Feb 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Eagles upset Uitvlugt Warriors

Eagles United soared to an upset 2-0 win over one of the tournament favourites, Uitvlugt Warriors when play in the Trophy Stall sponsored West Demerara Football Association Under-17 League continued...

Hotel Tower giving away a car

Feb 05, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Hotel Tower giving away a car

Come March 1, persons visiting Hotel Tower, Edge and the Flame will get a chance to drive away in a brand new Toyota IST, according to the Hotel’s Promotion Manager, DJ Ranny. DJ Ranny made this...

Jumbo Jet flies off with top honours at BLUTC Horserace meet

Feb 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jumbo Jet flies off with top honours at BLUTC Horserace meet

The 2013 horseracing got on the way on Sunday 3rd February when the Bush Lot United Turf Club successfully held their season opening one day horserace meet at the club’s entity Sea View Park, Bush...

Neil Reece and Marica Dick once again top riders

Feb 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Neil Reece and Marica Dick once again top riders

By Samuel Whyte Top cyclists Neil Reece and Marica Dick were adjudged top cyclists when the Flying Ace Cycle Club held their its 12thannual presentation and awards ceremony on Saturday 2nd...

Participating schools receive footballs from Nestle Milo

Feb 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Participating schools receive footballs from Nestle Milo

All twenty-four teams participating in the Milo Under-20 Schools Football Competition received a quantity of footballs courtesy of the Organisers Nestle on Saturday, during a simple ceremony that was...

AAG injunction issue must be placed in perspective

Feb 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on AAG injunction issue must be placed in perspective

The injunction filed against the new Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) administration is not aimed at returning former President, Colin Boyce, who presided over the association over the last four...

Stewart shines in T&T Premier Division one cricket

Feb 05, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stewart shines in T&T Premier Division one cricket

Guyanese Carmichael slams 38, takes 2-32 Navin Stewart slammed an unbeaten half century to guide Moosai Sports to a 4 wicket victory over Aranguez in the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board premier...