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Guyana is the most corrupt country in the English Speaking Caribbean-2014 Report

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News 2

“Corruption undermines democracy, weakens the rule of law and perpetuates poverty…Corruption hurts everyone who depends on the integrity of persons in a position of authority.” Guyana has...

Government admits failed prorogation of Parliament…General elections rising as most viable option

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Government admits failed prorogation of Parliament…General elections rising as most viable option

By Zena Henry The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) – government has admitted that the prorogation of the country’s Parliament has failed. They now seem to be “utterly convinced” that...

Police van ends up in trench during high speed chase

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Police van ends up in trench during high speed chase

…following chase of suspect on CG motorbike In what can be termed a rehash of a Tom and Jerry scene, a police van was knocked into a trench yesterday seconds after it slammed into a taxi, at the...

Canje businessman’s decomposing body found in house

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Canje businessman’s decomposing body found in house

The partly decomposing body of a popular East Canje businessman was found in his house around 08:00 hrs on Wednesday morning with suspected stab wounds to the chest and lower abdomen. . Dead is...

One-man constitutional court puts nation on dangerous grounds – Greenidge

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on One-man constitutional court puts nation on dangerous grounds – Greenidge

By Kiana Wilburg Practiced attorneys-at-law and even members of the political opposition are of the firm belief that the nation is treading in dangerous waters in having only one judge, Chief Justice...

Ex-police, security guard remanded for hijacking businessman’s car

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-police, security guard remanded for hijacking businessman’s car

The ex-policeman and security guard accused of hijacking a businessman’s car one week ago, were remanded to prison when they appeared before city Magistrate Ann McLennan yesterday. The former...

Body of Bosai worker found hands bound

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Body of Bosai worker found hands bound

Linden was yesterday plunged into shock after news spread of the murder of a worker attached to the Bosai Bauxite Plant The man who was identified as Edgar Trotman, worked as an excavator operator,...

Plaisance man electrocuted at construction site

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Plaisance man electrocuted at construction site

By Zena Henry The family of a 25-year-old father of one was yesterday afternoon plunged into grief as they became aware of his death by electrocution. Leroy Francis- Harris of Plaisance Squatting...

Guyana is a really private place

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Guyana is a really private place

Dem boys surprised that is only now, after 20 years, that dem Transparency people realise that Guyana is the most corrupt country in this part of the world. Dey use words like chronic and crisis, but...

Banks DIH links with WDFA for year-end football tourney

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH links with WDFA for year-end football tourney

The West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) received vital support yesterday when local company Banks DIH Limited, under its Aqua Mist Pure Artesian Well Water and Vita Malt Plus brands, threw...

Southland International to energise Flex Night

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Southland International to energise Flex Night

Southland International Inc. distributor of the Blue Waters bottled water, Royce energy drinks and the owner of the Carlsberg brand in Guyana, is set to ‘energise’ the Flex Night International...

Australia bids emotional farewell to Hughes

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Australia bids emotional farewell to Hughes

MACKSVILLE, Australia (Reuters) – Australia bid an emotional farewell to cricketer Phillip Hughes at a funeral in his hometown yesterday with a live coast-to-coast broadcast allowing a nation...

Farfan & Mendes Junior Christmas Squash tourney starts with exciting duels

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Farfan & Mendes Junior Christmas Squash tourney starts with exciting duels

The Guyana Squash Association in collaboration with its number one corporate sponsor Digicel commenced their annual Farfan & Mendes Junior Christmas Squash Tournament at the Georgetown Club Inc....

NACRA Sevens Rugby Championship …Six-time champions Guyana play unbeaten on opening day

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on NACRA Sevens Rugby Championship …Six-time champions Guyana play unbeaten on opening day

Six-time champions Guyana underlined their intentions to regain the (North American and Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) title after posting three consecutive victories on the opening day of...

Suriname sending formidable trio to Miss Flex Night Bikini

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Suriname sending formidable trio to Miss Flex Night Bikini

The Miss Flex Night Bikini contest has now emerged as a straight clash between the ladies from Guyana and those from visiting Suriname. Last Sunday at Congress Hall in Paramaribo, Suriname held its...

Melanie’s TRS Raptors win East Coast Zone in Mackeson ‘King of the Rim’ Basketball

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Melanie’s TRS Raptors win East Coast Zone in Mackeson ‘King of the Rim’ Basketball

After Sherlan Legall and Ashton Adams had built up a perfect record against opposition in the Mackeson ‘King of the Rim’ Basketball Challenge, a Floyd Arthur two-point dagger in the dying seconds...

Annual Trophy Stall Doubles Tennis tourney serves off

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Annual Trophy Stall Doubles Tennis tourney serves off

Last Saturday, Sachin Puri effortlessly launched the first serve of the 2014 Trophy Stall Doubles Tennis Tournament at the National Racquet Centre amidst the threat of rain. At least 10 doubles...

Gizmos & Gadgets sponsors trophies for flex night Miss Best Legs

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gizmos & Gadgets sponsors trophies for flex night Miss Best Legs

Gizmos & Gadgets, through its Fitness Factory, has committed to sponsoring the trophies for the Miss Best Legs category at the Flex Night International, billed for Sunday December 7 at the...

Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor Hockey Festival begins today

Dec 04, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor Hockey Festival begins today

The tenth annual Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor Hockey Festival begins today. The festival is one of the largest and most popular in the Caribbean and over the years has attracted top...

Chikungunya Virus to remain a constant feature in Guyana – Communicable Diseases Director

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Chikungunya Virus to remain a constant feature in Guyana – Communicable Diseases Director

The Chikungunya Virus is expected to remain constant in the Guyanese society. This deduction has been drawn by Public Health Specialist, Dr. Morris Edwards, who currently holds the position of...

‘Man accused of raping 10 year old walks free

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Man accused of raping 10 year old walks free

A man who was indicted on two counts of rape walked out of the Berbice High Court a free man on Wednesday after the virtual complainant declined to give further evidence in the matter. The accused,...

Police not pleased with Magistrate’s decision in noise nuisance case

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Police not pleased with Magistrate’s decision in noise nuisance case

The Guyana Police Force is upset with the “slap on the wrist” treatment given to persons convicted of Noise Nuisance by the court. The Force was referring to the decision of Magistrate Zamena Ali...

Shaquille Grant’s mother demands apology from Rohee for calling her son a criminal

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Shaquille Grant’s mother demands apology from Rohee for calling her son a criminal

…PPP apologises hours after Following a recent statement by Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee, who is also General Secretary of the PPP, labeling Shaquille Grant, the Agricola youth, who was...

The Gold Rush is leaving wounds that never heal

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on The Gold Rush is leaving wounds that never heal

Editor’s Note: On November 14, 2014, Swedish newspaper, DN.se, published a report on gold mining in Guyana. It mentioned comments made by Head of GO-Invest, Keith Burrowes, among others. The...

GuySuCo, union deadlocked over fired Skeldon worker

Dec 04, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GuySuCo, union deadlocked over fired Skeldon worker

The country’s sugar company and the main workers’ union are continuing to cross swords over a worker of Skeldon Factory who was fired in September, following an alleged slapping incident with the...