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Smashing of airport gang…Stolen passports link ex-cops to carjacking, attack on US-based couple

Dec 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Smashing of airport gang…Stolen passports link ex-cops to carjacking, attack on US-based couple

By Michael Jordan Police appear to now have enough evidence to link an interdicted cop and his dismissed colleague to a gang that has carried out recent carjackings and armed attacks on travellers...

Dr. Gobind Ganga is new Central Bank Governor

Dec 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Dr. Gobind Ganga is new Central Bank Governor

After serving as acting Governor General of the Bank of Guyana since the passing of his predecessor, Dr. Lawrence Williams, in May, Dr. Gobind Ganga was officially appointed to the position yesterday...

Exec Jet Club’s operations currently ceased

Dec 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Exec Jet Club’s operations currently ceased

… CJIA, GCAA claim all local activities were above board By Zena Henry The various agencies linked to local air travel are unhappy that Khamraj Lall, the Guyanese pilot found with over...

Gunmen grab $$M in pension money from BV Post Office

Dec 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen grab $$M in pension money from BV Post Office

Staff of the Beterverwagting Post Office, yesterday, had no choice but to turn away expectant pensioners from collecting their monthly stipend, as earlier in the day the building was robbed by two...

GPSU gives govt. 48-hr ultimatum on wages

Dec 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GPSU gives govt. 48-hr ultimatum on wages

– prepared to go beyond duration of 57-day 1997 strike By Zena Henry The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) is preparing to take serious action if a 48-hour ultimatum issued to the government...

Brassington continues to hoodwink nation on Marriott

Dec 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Brassington continues to hoodwink nation on Marriott

Government yesterday defended the mortgaging of Kingston property for the Marriott Hotel, saying that the financial arrangements in place allowed it to do so. But its statement raises even more...

De Devil Face man is King Liar

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on De Devil Face man is King Liar

Dem boys watch yesterday as the usual suspects continue to hoodwink the Guyanese people about the Marriott. Dem scamps lie so much that now dem mekkin’ people laugh till dem cry. When dem boys read...

Guyana’s South American youth team returns

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana’s South American youth team returns

Guyana’s successful three-member South American Youth Championships team returned earlier yesterday morning with Athletics Association of Guyana Vice-President, Gavin Hope, receiving them at the...

Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ Futsal Competition…Business end starts tonight

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ Futsal Competition…Business end starts tonight

The business end of the Georgetown Zone of the Guinness ‘Greatest of De Streets’ Futsal Competition begins in earnest this evening with round of 16 action, at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac....

Marcano begins five-day Coaching Course

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Marcano begins five-day Coaching Course

Umpire sessions to commence today Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) National Hockey Coach Anthony Marcano began a five-day Course for local personnel interested in becoming coaches, at the Georgetown...

GFF Normalization Committee advertises for Technical Director

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF Normalization Committee advertises for Technical Director

The persons tasked with the responsibility of charting a course for local football’s development, known as the Normalization Committee, has begun to work in earnest and are currently on the lookout...

Dilan Allicock ready to take on Richard Williamson as Rose Hall boxing card looms

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dilan Allicock ready to take on Richard Williamson as Rose Hall boxing card looms

When Dilan Allicock enters the ring for his 12 rounds duel with Berbician, Richard Williamson, he will go all out to avenge an earlier loss he suffered some two years ago when he debuted into the...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Will normalcy return to local football?

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Will normalcy return to local football?

Dear Sir, I still support the notion of the philosopher who once said, “If one were to ask me the perquisite of being involved in Sports, I would say the first thing is to be happy.” However,...

Giftland OfficeMax trumps up support for Dec. 13 event

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Giftland OfficeMax trumps up support for Dec. 13 event

Team Bond named for ‘Respect the Game’ Charity Basketball… Attorney-at-Law, James Bond has named his team for the upcoming ‘Respect the Game’ Charity Basketball Showdown set for the...

Fitness Express continues its support of bodybuilding

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fitness Express continues its support of bodybuilding

Colours Boutique also on board Fitness Express, renowned retailer of sports and exercise equipment and health and nutrition supplements, located at John and Sheriff Streets, Campbellville, is once...

Farfan & Mendes Junior Christmas Squash tournament commences today

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Farfan & Mendes Junior Christmas Squash tournament commences today

The Guyana Squash Association in collaboration with its number one corporate sponsor Digicel will run off the Annual Farfan & Mendes Junior Christmas Squash Tournament, at the Georgetown Club...

National ruggers go into action today

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on National ruggers go into action today

The national rugby team will open its quest for top honours in this year’s NACRA Sevens Championship today against host and defending champions Mexico. The current NACRA 15’s champions who were...

Eastman cops Phillip Arokium Road race in Berbice

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Eastman cops Phillip Arokium Road race in Berbice

The Flying Ace Cycling Club ended its 2014 season on a high when it successfully staged the sixth annual Phillip Arokium Memorial cycle Road Race in Berbice. The event which was open to all cyclists...

Points’ standings after rain ruins latest round of GCA matches

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Points’ standings after rain ruins latest round of GCA matches

Following are the points’ standings after last weekend matches in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) tournaments were rained out without a ball being bowled. Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) are...

Simon is new BCUA President

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Simon is new BCUA President

Joseph Simon replaced Roshan Moakan as President of the Berbice Cricket Umpires Association (BCUA) when that body held its Biannual General Meeting on Sunday last at the Berbice Cricket Board Office....

McKinnon wins GSSF Steel Challenge Shooting competition

Dec 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on McKinnon wins GSSF Steel Challenge Shooting competition

The Guyana Sport Shooting Federation (GSSF) hosted another Steel Challenge Shooting Match on Saturday last at the GDF Timehri Ranges. In spite of the heavy downpour, local handgun shooters made their...

Efforts being made to close the gap in fight against HIV/AIDS – Dr Shanti Singh

Dec 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Efforts being made to close the gap in fight against HIV/AIDS – Dr Shanti Singh

As Guyana joined the rest of the globe in observance of World AIDS Day, on Monday last, it was noted that policy makers and programme representatives around the world have been looking to identity...

Scotiabank named Bank of the Year in Guyana

Dec 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Scotiabank named Bank of the Year in Guyana

Scotiabank was recently named the Bank of the Year in Guyana by The Banker magazine, a Financial Times publication. Scotiabank announced yesterday that this is the fifth time the Bank has been...

Commercial Court “desperately needs another Judge”

Dec 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Commercial Court “desperately needs another Judge”

– Litigants, lawyers say volume overwhelming By Kiana Wilburg It is popular opinion that the presence of only one Judge in the Commercial Court is grossly affecting the timely settlement of...

US city dedicates day in honour of distinguished Guyanese actor

Dec 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on US city dedicates day in honour of distinguished Guyanese actor

Well-known Guyanese actor/director, Mahadeo Shivraj, has been recognized by a US city, with a day declared in his honour for work in films and plays. The Office of the Mayor of Schenectady, New York,...

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A lesson from the bread lines of America

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- If the American elections of 2024 delivered any one lesson to the rest of the world, it... more