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Law provides for Nandlall to be charged under Terrorist Act – Ramjattan

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Law provides for Nandlall to be charged under Terrorist Act – Ramjattan

– urges DPP to review evidence and decision Though Director Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, advised that based on the recorded conversation between Attorney General (AG), Anil...

Mystery monies…Govt. using secret bank accounts to finance Marriott – AFC leader

Dec 28, 2014 KNews Heist of Guyana, News Comments Off on Mystery monies…Govt. using secret bank accounts to finance Marriott – AFC leader

The US$57M Marriott Hotel is significantly completed but there questions remain as to where Government is finding the money from to continue construction and other critical works. Initially,...

Sister identifies woman who plunged to death off Harbour Bridge

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Sister identifies woman who plunged to death off Harbour Bridge

The woman who climbed the rails of the Demerara Harbour Bridge and jumped to her death into the deep waters on Christmas Eve Day has been identified as 34-year-old Felicia Hussein. Hussein’s...

Tuschen triple murder suspect surrenders

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Tuschen triple murder suspect surrenders

The fear of being shot by police and concern for his detained son reportedly led Tuschen murder suspect Jerome Franklyn to turn himself in to police on Friday. Police sources told Kaieteur News that...

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...

Niece, husband kill uncle in Boxing Day brawl

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Niece, husband kill uncle in Boxing Day brawl

A 39-year-old Patentia, West Bank Demerara (WBD) man, who acted as a peacemaker, was reportedly stabbed to death on Friday by his niece and her reputed husband. The incident occurred around 22:20 hrs...

Another airline crushes X-mas plans for Guyanese

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Another airline crushes X-mas plans for Guyanese

– passengers forced to take turns sleeping in single hotel room By Lin-Jay Harry-Voglezon (American International News Service) Guyanese burst into tears, spontaneous anger and protest...

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...

Nicaraguans protest secret Chinese deal for US$50B canal

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Nicaraguans protest secret Chinese deal for US$50B canal

Nicaraguan officials and a Chinese company broke ground Monday last on a US$50B transoceanic waterway predicted to rival the Panama Canal, but which has been a source of anger and protests from...

Girl, 14, found murdered

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Girl, 14, found murdered

– cops detain two Police have detained two men and are looking for a third in connection with the murder of a 14-year-old girl, whose body was found at around 13.55 hrs yesterday in a trench at...

Dem boys seh…Jagdeo and Brassington plan to buy out Hap New

Dec 28, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Jagdeo and Brassington plan to buy out Hap New

Strange things does happen round this time of de year. This is de time when people does mek wish and promise to stop doing some of de things dem use to do. That is dem resolution. Some of dem...

Boy, 9, electrocuted after stepping on illegal connection

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Boy, 9, electrocuted after stepping on illegal connection

Nine year-old Lawrence Reid had walked many times on the track that led from his mother’s home in Pattensen Sqatting area, Turkeyen to the main road in the community. But last Boxing Day, the child...

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...

AG threats to K/News… Miami-based press association supports protection for local journalists

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on AG threats to K/News… Miami-based press association supports protection for local journalists

The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has welcomed precautionary measures issued by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) in favour of journalists with the Kaieteur News in...

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...

President bound by law to set elections date in January – lawyer

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on President bound by law to set elections date in January – lawyer

Leader of the National Independent Party (NIP), Saphier Husain-Subedar, has taken on the government on its announcement to hold early elections next year. According to the lawyer, the holding of...

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...

DPP fails to fulfill her duties – Dr. Clive Thomas

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on DPP fails to fulfill her duties – Dr. Clive Thomas

Prominent local economist Dr. Clive Thomas disagrees with the recent ruling by Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, that there is no evidence to charge Attorney General Anil...

Farmers get $2.1B in early rice payments

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Farmers get $2.1B in early rice payments

The government, on Wednesday, said that it has released another $1.5B to assist in paying off rice farmers. At the beginning of the week, Government intervened with about $600M and yesterday the...

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...

Guyanese sent to jail in US for selling fake sculptures

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese sent to jail in US for selling fake sculptures

New York (New York Daily News) – A Queens Foundry owner from Guyana, who ripped off Jasper Johns and other artists, is trading in bronze sculptures for steel bars. A Manhattan federal court...

Contractors request activation of Bid Protest Committee

Dec 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Contractors request activation of Bid Protest Committee

Contractors who have been bidding for several years and have cited irregularities and sometimes feel cheated are calling for the implementation of the “Bid Protest Committee” and the...

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Guyana and US sign pact to strengthen cooperation, address regional challenges

By Shania Williams Kaieteur News- Guyana and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday, aimed... more