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Guyana plagued by politics of domination and vendetta – AFC’s Nagamootoo

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana plagued by politics of domination and vendetta – AFC’s Nagamootoo

By Kiana Wilburg Leader of the political opposition, David Granger is of the firm opinion that political competitiveness is imperative to every nation for it ensures good governance. But what is the...

“Hungry” bandit caught after robbing granny, 76

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on “Hungry” bandit caught after robbing granny, 76

Quick action by ranks of a police anti-crime patrol unit on the East Coast of Demerara led to the apprehension of a knife-wielding bandit, minutes after he robbed a female pensioner of a paltry $276,...

Contractor opts to kill self rather than appear in court

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Contractor opts to kill self rather than appear in court

A 49-year-old contractor who was scheduled to appear yesterday morning at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court, was instead found hanging by a piece of wire attached to a beam under his Affiance...

Woman delivers baby in dirty hospital bathroom after left unattended

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Woman delivers baby in dirty hospital bathroom after left unattended

An 18-year-old woman who recently gave birth to her first child will never again want to endure the horrific circumstances she experienced on this occasion. The woman’s relatives contacted Kaieteur...

Still no word on missing MFK Trading boss

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Still no word on missing MFK Trading boss

Three days have passed since Guyana’s two leading daily newspapers carried front page articles on missing businessman Mohamed F. Khan and still there is no word on his whereabouts. The...

Opposition “not yet consulted” on Budget 2015 preparation

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition “not yet consulted” on Budget 2015 preparation

“The government seems to be looking for a catastrophe rather than a clash now” – APNU Member By Kiana Wilburg While Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh has already announced that...

MPs must write and pass exams

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on MPs must write and pass exams

Guyana had enough of minority parliament and de people decide that enough is enough and that from now on all parliamentarians must sit an exam or pass a test. Nuff people line up fuh tek de test...

Third Digicel/Breast Cancer Awareness Cycle Road Race…In excess of $1.3M at stake as the event launched

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Third Digicel/Breast Cancer Awareness Cycle Road Race…In excess of $1.3M at stake as the event launched

By Franklin Wilson Local cyclists have continued to enjoy lucrative rewards compliments of corporate Guyana. This trend is set to continue on Sunday October 26 when the 3rd Digicel/Breast Cancer...

Soldiers lead after Day I of ISAAC

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Soldiers lead after Day I of ISAAC

By Edison Jefford The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has assumed an eight-point lead on its adversary, the Guyana Police Force (GPF), after Day I of the Inter-Services Annual Athletics Championships...

Achievers crowned GVF Super League Champs

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Achievers crowned GVF Super League Champs

After much hype and expectation the Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) successfully hosted its inaugural Super League tournament last weekend at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. Some...

Corporate entities seek bragging rights as ‘Corporate Games’ culminates

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Corporate entities seek bragging rights as ‘Corporate Games’ culminates

Approximately one week ago, several of the nation’s top business entities, Digicel, Wartsila, Ansa McAl, Qualfon, Global Technology and Noble House Seafoods, engaged in friendly rivalry and...

Green places 5th at WNBF US Pro Cup

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Green places 5th at WNBF US Pro Cup

Former national sprinter turn bodybuilder Rawle Green who now resides in the USA ended 5th in the Heavyweight division at the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) US Pro Cup which was held on...

Abundance of talent on display in Courts Pee Wee Football

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Abundance of talent on display in Courts Pee Wee Football

By Rawle Welch This year’s Courts / Petra Organisation Schools Pee Wee Football Competition is providing ample evidence of the abundance of talent that reside within the sport’s community. The...

Ali house prevails at NRMSS Athletic championships

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ali house prevails at NRMSS Athletic championships

Ali House scored 702 points to capture the top honours when the North Ruimveldt Multilateral Secondary School (NRMSS) Inter House Athletic championships concluded at the Police Sports Club Eveleary,...

Sukhram siblings, Deo and Mohamad win in United Insurance Golf Tournament

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sukhram siblings, Deo and Mohamad win in United Insurance Golf Tournament

Coming back into the fore after a good win in her category in the Ladies section of the Suriname Open competition a few weekends ago, Christine Sukhram took the top spot among the ladies last...

Sri Lanka ‘A’ hammer Windies to take 1-nil lead in 3-‘Test’ series

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sri Lanka ‘A’ hammer Windies to take 1-nil lead in 3-‘Test’ series

West Indies ‘A’ crashed to an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat to hosts Sri Lanka ‘A’ on the final day of their opening four-day “Test” at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium yesterday...

Specialist take Joseph and Collymore Dominoes title

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Specialist take Joseph and Collymore Dominoes title

Specialist emerged champions of the Faye Joseph and Seven Collymore dominoes tournament when they overcame TNT and Providence in the final played on Sunday night last at Gaulding Place, South...

Carib Beer 1st Div. Cricket …Bramble dominates Albion’s double-header with 54 and 82

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Carib Beer 1st Div. Cricket …Bramble dominates Albion’s double-header with 54 and 82

The Carib Beer first division T20 cricket competition continued last Saturday with three Zone ‘C’ (Corentyne) rescheduled matches. In Albion’s first of back to back matches, their national...

Shimron Hetmyer is Banks DIH newest brand ambassador

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Shimron Hetmyer is Banks DIH newest brand ambassador

It has been confirmed that Guyana and West Indies youth cricketer Shimron Hetmyer is the newest sports personality to join the Banks DIH Limited Sports Brand Ambassador Programme. In a release from...

Local car dealers face decline in business

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Local car dealers face decline in business

– say taxation on imported commercial vehicles should be reconsidered By Zena Henry A number of local car dealers have registered a decline in business due to changes occurring in the sector....

AFC bemoans delay in parliamentary sitting

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on AFC bemoans delay in parliamentary sitting

– believes that no confidence motion is the reason By Abena Rockcliffe The Alliance For Change (AFC) yesterday expressed disappointment that there has been no effort to convene a sitting of the...

Police find guns, ammo in Albouystown house

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Police find guns, ammo in Albouystown house

While a police anti narcotics raid in Albouystown on Monday came up empty handed for drugs, ranks were able to arrest two men following the discovery of two weapons in a house on Curtis Street....

Single bidder for supply of tools to install 6,000 solar home systems

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Single bidder for supply of tools to install 6,000 solar home systems

The Office of the Prime Minister received a single tender for the supply of tools for the installation of 6,000 solar home systems. The bids were opened yesterday by the National Procurement and...

Linden omission

Oct 15, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Linden omission

It takes no stretch of imagination to understand why the Linden under-19 football players may in all likelihood be sidelined from the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) squad. The IGG is due to begin later...

$225M already spent on city cleanup

Oct 15, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on $225M already spent on city cleanup

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Collin Croal, in giving an update to the media Monday on the national cleanup project, said the Georgetown aspect, in terms of the drains and...

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The President’s pipe dream

Kaieteur News – The effusive optimism of President Irfaan Ali in proclaiming Guyana as poised to become a major manufacturing... more