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Schoolgirl sex assault probe…Cop caught on tape negotiating settlement

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Schoolgirl sex assault probe…Cop caught on tape negotiating settlement

The case of the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl by the son of a prominent official has taken an even more sinister turn, with a female police constable being recorded suggesting that the victim...

Dying US citizen and Guyanese sister reunited after 22 years

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Dying US citizen and Guyanese sister reunited after 22 years

By: Romila Boodram It was an emotional moment yesterday for Christopher and Michelle Robinson, the siblings who haven’t seen each other for more than two decades. Michelle, a mother of two, cleared...

GGMC continues to overstep its boundaries – Moses Nagamootoo

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GGMC continues to overstep its boundaries – Moses Nagamootoo

“Only transferring a portion of public funds and keeping what you want is unconstitutional, outrageous and violates the country’s financial laws.” The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission...

Newspaper distribution outlet robbed, vendor shot

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Newspaper distribution outlet robbed, vendor shot

By: Romila Boodram Two fully masked gunmen on motorcycle yesterday stormed into the Kaieteur News Distribution office on Robb Street, Georgetown and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash after...

GT&T unveils cheaper, ten times faster internet speed this year

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GT&T unveils cheaper, ten times faster internet speed this year

– urges regulation enforcement in liberalized market As local telecoms companies ready for an open market, with new liberalization laws expected, there is good news for customers. Guyana...

Granger remains APNU presidential candidate

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Granger remains APNU presidential candidate

– vows to remove PPP from office Although there has been no official word about the outcome of the talks between A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC)...

Two friends killed by suspected drunk driver in Essequibo

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Two friends killed by suspected drunk driver in Essequibo

The road carnage that occurred in 2014 has spilled over to this year as two pedestrians were killed by a suspected drunk driver on the Richmond Public Road, Essequibo Coast, early yesterday morning....

Dem boys seh…Ramjattan got a funny knife

Feb 02, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Ramjattan got a funny knife

If you peel something it supposed to get smaller but is two lawyers who peal and whatever dem peal get bigger. When de judge hand Rabbi Washington a 20-year jail sentence fuh murder, de lawyer...

Mining in Imbaimadai…“It is wild, wild west”- GWMO President

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Mining in Imbaimadai…“It is wild, wild west”- GWMO President

– Says miners who know “big ones” can do as they please By Abena Rockcliffe “Wild, Wild West” is what President of the Guyana Women Miners Organization (GWMO), Simona Broomes...

Finance Minister lectures AFC on country’s foreign reserves

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Finance Minister lectures AFC on country’s foreign reserves

Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh has maintained that the country’s foreign reserves are not being used to finance government’s expenditure as though it is their personal piggy bank. His...

US reiterates support for alternate energy source in Guyana

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on US reiterates support for alternate energy source in Guyana

By Zena Henry The stalled Amaila Falls Hydro project has been described as a “tremendous loss” to the Guyanese people after politicians were unable to agree on its execution. This is according to...

Golden Jaguars and Barbados Tridents battle to 2-2 draw

Feb 02, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golden Jaguars and Barbados Tridents battle to 2-2 draw

Guyana’s Golden Jaguars staved off a spirited fightback from the Barbados Tridents to come away with a creditable 2-2 draw when the two nations clashed in an international friendly last...

GFS’ five- year strategic plan to lead to entity’s modernisation

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GFS’ five- year strategic plan to lead to entity’s modernisation

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS), on Saturday, presented its strategic plan, which will be the guiding light of the organisation for the next five years. The strategic plan 2014-2019 was presented in...

Patriots unseat Seahawks as Super Bowl champs

Feb 02, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Patriots unseat Seahawks as Super Bowl champs

USA TODAY Sports – GLENDALE, Ariz. – The ads were depressing and the halftime show was bizarre. But, oh, what a game. And, oh, what sweet redemption for Tom Brady and the New England...

Ministry laments theft of Traffic lights components

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry laments theft of Traffic lights components

The Ministry of Public Works is currently distressed over the increased vandalism of components for Traffic and Highway lights. A press release from the Ministry stated that it has been burdened with...

UG Unions seek clarification on resumption of wage negotiations

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on UG Unions seek clarification on resumption of wage negotiations

The University of Guyana Workers Union (UGWU) and the University of Guyana Senior Staff Association (UGSSA) UGSSA have announced that the strike action which shut down at the University of Guyana...

Black Sharks sink Hardliners in Anamayah Inter club Basketball Competition

Feb 02, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Black Sharks sink Hardliners in Anamayah Inter club Basketball Competition

Fyrish Black Sharks won a hard fought duel against Ithaca Hardliners 49-47 when the second edition of the Anamayah Memorial Basketball competition continued on Friday at Ithaca Basketball Court, West...

Cougars FC and New Amsterdam United advance as Mayor’s Cup action continues

Feb 02, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cougars FC and New Amsterdam United advance as Mayor’s Cup action continues

The level of attendance was poor but that did not affect the quality of play when the action in the Mayor’s Cup Football Championship continued at Monedderlust Ground West Coast Berbice last...

Night of reflections to be held in honour of Dr Faith Harding

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Night of reflections to be held in honour of Dr Faith Harding

A night of reflections is scheduled to be held in honour of the late Dr Faith Harding. The event which is organized by the Caribbean Voice, CPIC Monique’s Caring Hands and Caribbean American...

3rd Annual Nestle Milo Under-20 Schools Football Competition…Defending champs Lodge hold off tenacious Queenstown

Feb 02, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on 3rd Annual Nestle Milo Under-20 Schools Football Competition…Defending champs Lodge hold off tenacious Queenstown

Despite having to resist a stubborn Queenstown, reigning champions Lodge displayed the resilience that champions are made of after attacking to a 3-2 win in the final encounter on Day Two of the 3rd...

Chris Holder is back!

Feb 02, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chris Holder is back!

Wins NSC’s 40-mile Road race At 22 Christopher Holder registered his first victory on his come-back trail by yesterday winning the National Sports Commission (NSC) sponsored 40-mile Road race...

TOP COP launches another Police/Community initiative in Berbice

Feb 02, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on TOP COP launches another Police/Community initiative in Berbice

Commissioner of Police (Ag) Seelall Persaud accompanied by Commander of Police ‘B’ Division Brian Joseph and a team of Senior Officers on Saturday visited the community of Bath, West Coast...

Yaw shows range in 600m win, GDF sweep 300m

Feb 02, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Yaw shows range in 600m win, GDF sweep 300m

– AAG opens Season with Development Meet South American Youth gold medalist and leading candidate for the National Sports Commission Junior Sportsman of the Year Award, Jason Yaw showed his...

West Demerara Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ Futsal Competition…Raiders, Patentia Street Ballers register upsets in quarter-finals

Feb 02, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Demerara Guinness ‘Greatest of de Streets’ Futsal Competition…Raiders, Patentia Street Ballers register upsets in quarter-finals

– Semis on tomorrow at Pouderoyen Tarmac Two of the tournaments heavyweights Den Amstel and Uitvlugt were sent packing at the end of quarter-final action in the West Demerara Guinness...

GCB President can never be a WICB Director

Feb 02, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB President can never be a WICB Director

– According to Cricket Administration Act Mr. Drubahadur can be President of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) for three consecutive two- year term but he, or any other GCB President, can never be...