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Breaking News…Voting process was free, fair and credible-Diplomatic Community

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Breaking News…Voting process was free, fair and credible-Diplomatic Community

The envoys of America, Britain and Canada (ABC) agreed unequivocally yesterday that the voting process of the May 11, General and Regional Election was “free, fair and credible.” They urged that...

U.S Embassy, APNU+AFC call for calm and patience

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on U.S Embassy, APNU+AFC call for calm and patience

While the APNU+AFC Coalition continues careful examination of the election results, Presidential Candidate, David Granger has urged supporters to remain calm as they await the official announcement....

Gecom to start announcing results by 18:00 hours

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Gecom to start announcing results by 18:00 hours

– 1500 statements of poll already received Nearly 18 hours after polls closed for the 2015 General and Regional elections, GECOM has revealed that at least 65% of statements of polls...

Misguided mob spoils peaceful polling day- attacks pastor home, torch eight vehicles on rumours

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Misguided mob spoils peaceful polling day- attacks pastor home, torch eight vehicles on rumours

Riot police, backed by soldiers were last night trying to defuse an explosive situation in ‘C’ Field, Sophia, after an angry mob torched several vehicles and attacked a pastor’s home in the...

Candidates lead voter turnout

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Candidates lead voter turnout

On the eve of the May 11 election, the city seemed desolate. But it was a different thing at 5 am yesterday. Many residents around the city were awakened by loud horns, ringing bells and piercing...

Granger, Harmon escorts Kwame McCoy through angry crowd

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Granger, Harmon escorts Kwame McCoy through angry crowd

In one of his closest election day shave yet, controversial candidate of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic, Kwame Warren McCoy, escaped from the clutches of angry voters at a city’s...

US$12.8M drug contract to NEW GPC…This is nothing but ‘kick-down-the-door banditry’

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on US$12.8M drug contract to NEW GPC…This is nothing but ‘kick-down-the-door banditry’

– “Shows how “evil, corrupt, greedy and ruthless” PPP/C can be,” Ramjattan, Greenidge A Partnership for National Unity plus Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC), has lashed out, once again,...

Chinese firm gets TT$512M secret contract in T&T

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Chinese firm gets TT$512M secret contract in T&T

…same coy enjoys US$40M GPL contract (Trinidad Express) A Chinese company listed as posing a national security threat to the United States has been secretly awarded a TT$512 million contract to...

Woman, 19, kisses year-old son, hurls him into river

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Woman, 19, kisses year-old son, hurls him into river

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A woman gave her 1-year-old son a kiss before shoving him off a bridge into a river and jumping in after him, authorities said Monday as they announced she was being charged...

It wrang to be stupid and bun people vehicle fuh no reason

May 12, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on It wrang to be stupid and bun people vehicle fuh no reason

Almost all over de world, elections does cause tension. It does raise blood pressure. Some people can’t sleep. Some does cause confusion and riot. In short, elections does disrupt life in general....

All Greys held to draw by GCC

May 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on All Greys held to draw by GCC

Woodpecker Products Ladies & John Fernandes Insurance 2nd Division Men’s Leagues – GCC women still lead Front runners in the John Fernandes Insurance Men’s Second Division League, All...

Lens Craft Optical/EBFA U-13 League …James’ brace guides Herstelling to win and pole position; KK Warriors also win

May 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lens Craft Optical/EBFA U-13 League …James’ brace guides Herstelling to win and pole position; KK Warriors also win

Herstelling Raiders’ Shoran James has taken over the most goal scorer position following his double which has also taken his team into the top spot of the ongoing Lens Craft Optical sponsored East...

Colts romp to narrow win against Sonics

May 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Colts romp to narrow win against Sonics

– Pacesetters survive scare Colts romped to 72-66 win against Pepsi Sonics Saturday night in the Division I category of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) ‘King of the Hard...

Rain ruins Mahaica, Unity game

May 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rain ruins Mahaica, Unity game

Rain prevented further play in the East Coast Cricket Committee 40-over game between Mahaica and host Unity/Lancaster Sports Club on Sunday last. After the game was reduced to 20 overs, the visitors...

Jimmy Carter back to work one day after leaving Guyana

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Jimmy Carter back to work one day after leaving Guyana

US – Former president Jimmy Carter was back at work first thing Monday morning after flying home early from Guyana on Sunday because he was “not feeling well.” “I have escaped from Guyana...

Second Moleson Creek Bridge under construction

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Second Moleson Creek Bridge under construction

A second Bridge in Moleson Creek, Corentyne, Region Six, is currently under construction. It should be completed by August month-end. Construction of the $84.5M bridge began on February 27, last with...

GIVE PATIENCE A CHANCE!

May 12, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on GIVE PATIENCE A CHANCE!

Guyana is a huge country. Guyana is not Georgetown. It comprises human settlements from the highlands to the coastland. And while 80% of the population resides along the coast, we must appreciate...

Can someone please help Donald Ramotar

May 12, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Can someone please help Donald Ramotar

It is mind-boggling for the captain of a continuously losing cricket team to heap praise on his wicket-keeper, who throughout the Test series, dropped vital catches. For the captain to say that his...

Defective GECOM stamp causes protest at polling station

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Defective GECOM stamp causes protest at polling station

By Abena Rockcliffe Pandemonium broke out at Central High School Smyth Street, Georgetown, yesterday morning, after a reported amount of 49 voters got news that they might have been disenfranchised...

Two men arrested following attempted ballot box heist

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Two men arrested following attempted ballot box heist

… after receiving thrashing from Tucville residents E-day was marred when violence erupted outside the Tucville snackete polling station, South Ruimveldt, after two men were accosted by residents...

What can one expect?

May 12, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on What can one expect?

The firing of the Minister of Health, Bheri Ramsaran on the eve of the election for his ‘slap and strip’ remarks against Rights Activists, Ms. Sherlinga Nageer, has served to shift the...

High turnout on East Bank

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on High turnout on East Bank

Initial reports along the East Bank Demerara yesterday, suggested that voter turnout was among the highest in the last two decades. Both local and international observers were also indicating smooth...

Voting in Region Two had few hiccups

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Voting in Region Two had few hiccups

Voting in Region Two began on time Monday morning as Essequibians exercised their franchise in a peaceful and efficient manner. However, at the Affiance Primary School, people reported that Minister...

Youth voters dominate social media

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Youth voters dominate social media

…Urge others to ‘vote like a boss’ As Guyanese await the results of the 2015 general and regional elections with bated breath, youth voters seem to have a particular interest in this election...

Early voters for quiet Region Ten

May 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Early voters for quiet Region Ten

Not even the threat of rain, physical challenges or a debilitating illness could stop people across Region Ten from going out to cast their ballots yesterday. Many left their homes as early as five...

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