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Public Service Ministry fraud now in excess of $500M

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Public Service Ministry fraud now in excess of $500M

Police investigations into the disappearance of tens of millions of dollars from the Public Service Ministry have now widened to include additional sums. The tally has now gone beyond $500M, Minister...

Guyanese were deceived on Amaila project – Govt.

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese were deceived on Amaila project – Govt.

– $1B scheme never contemplated power to E’bo coast, hinterland There are more details emerging over what pushed the new administration to start looking beyond the Amaila Falls hydro...

PPP/C govt. shared out diplomatic passports “willy-nilly” – Official

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on PPP/C govt. shared out diplomatic passports “willy-nilly” – Official

A clampdown in the issuance of diplomatic passports has started, with the new administration indicating that the issuance was widely abused in the past. According a senior Government official of the...

8-yr-old author launches new book in Guyana

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on 8-yr-old author launches new book in Guyana

It is in the interest of giving back and encouraging literacy among her peers, that eight-year-old author, Anaya Lee Willabus, launched her new book and self-titled Award, at the conference room of...

Sean Hinds confuses with two more video recordings

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Sean Hinds confuses with two more video recordings

– implicates PNCR officials in criminal activities Controversial self-confessed death squad member Sean Hinds is at it again, this time he appears more confusing than ever. In a recently...

Rose Hall money-changer shot during robbery

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A popular Rose Hall Town money-changer was yesterday shot and injured, in the region of his chest, by two gun-toting bandits, before being robbed by his assailants who escaped with an undisclosed...

Two escape from N/A prison

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Lawmen in Berbice and beyond were last night on high alert after two prisoners, remanded on robbery charges, escaped from the New Amsterdam Prison on Penitentiary Walk. Up to press time, details of...

Dem boys seh… Jagdeo deny that he do anything, not even building he mansion

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Jagdeo deny that he do anything, not even building he mansion

Is better fuh a man seh sorry than fuh deny that he do something wrang. Li’l children got a habit to deny everything when dem know that dem gun get licks. But a big man only got to do that when he...

Guyana moves to tackle Cyber Crime

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana moves to tackle Cyber Crime

Survey shows “While investigations have been carried out with some success, prosecutors in the judiciary are inadequately trained to handle electronic evidence….legislative gaps are an...

Eccles hit-and-run leaves one dead, vendor hospitalised

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Eccles hit-and-run leaves one dead, vendor hospitalised

A hit-and-run crash along the Eccles Public Road, East Bank Demerara late last evening has resulted in the death of an unidentified female and the hospitalisation of a Bourda Market vendor. Injured...

Budget 2015… Finance Minister chronicles early challenges of new Govt.

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Budget 2015… Finance Minister chronicles early challenges of new Govt.

By Abena Rockcliffe Bemoaning the fact that his administration did not have the luxury of the “traditional honeymoon period” usually enjoyed by incoming governments, Minister of Finance Winston...

Agriculture Minister back at work

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Agriculture Minister back at work

After suffering a heart-related ailment over the weekend, Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder has returned to work. This development was announced yesterday by the Government Information...

Cabinet approves appointment of COI to probe education delivery

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Cabinet approves appointment of COI to probe education delivery

An inquiry into the state of public education has been given approval by Cabinet to ascertain the efficacy of the delivery of education to the nation’s children. At Cabinet’s post press briefing...

2015 Budget not the PPP’s

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– Jagdeo’s accusations as “the rants of an individual” – Harmon By Kiana Wilburg When it comes to the 2015 Budget, former President Bharrat Jagdeo is claiming that the coalition...

Labour officials inspect Aurora gold mining operations

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Labour officials inspect Aurora gold mining operations

Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection, Simona Broomes, recently visited the Guyana Goldfields operations located in Region Seven. The Canadian-owned firm recently poured its first gold...

Sailor charged with attempted murder

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“It was never my client’s intention to inflict wounds or cause the death of anyone,” said Attorney Leslie Sobers during a bail application for his client, Nigel Fraser, who is charged with...

Small niche markets to be explored and developed –Tourism Minister

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Small niche markets to be explored and developed –Tourism Minister

By Kiana Wilburg Several innovative plans are in the making to not only develop Guyana’s diverse and promising tourism industry but ensure that it becomes a meaningful contributor to the...

GPHC admin changes locks to prevent access to terminated Matron

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC admin changes locks to prevent access to terminated Matron

After months of turning up for work despite being issued with a letter of termination, Sister Colleen Hicks, was on Tuesday denied access to the office of the Director of Nursing Services (Matron) at...

Re-engagement of UK, other agencies in security initiative “showing promise”

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Re-engagement of UK, other agencies in security initiative “showing promise”

As the new government seeks to implement measures to combat spiraling crime, Minister of State Joseph Harmon has revealed that the Government is re-engaging the United Kingdom and other agencies for...

National Toshaos Conference confirmed for next week

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on National Toshaos Conference confirmed for next week

By Nicholas Peters Coming off the recently held National Toshao Elections, the National Toshaos’ Conference (NTC) is scheduled to be held next week, from August 17 to 22. This was revealed by...

Palma Team Match – Pinnacle of World Fullbore Shooting

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Palma Team Match – Pinnacle of World Fullbore Shooting

Cometh the hour, cometh the range, WI shooters take aim at biggest event in the world By Franklin Wilson at Camp Perry, Ohio, USA compliments of NAMILCO, Ringbang, Fazias Collection, Crown Mining...

Guyana joins the world in observing Int’l Youth Day

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana joins the world in observing Int’l Youth Day

By Shyon Hoppie The World Programme of Action for Youths plays a prominent role in youth development, and with this being in the forefront, Guyana yesterday joined the rest of the world for the first...

Govt. makes major contribution to Guyana Cup Horserace meet

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Govt. makes major contribution to Guyana Cup Horserace meet

All racehorses to cross Berbice River Bridge free for event By Samuel Whyte The new APNU/AFC government continues to blaze the trail by setting new heights as it continues to keeping most of its...

Edward Beharry and Co onboard for Black Hawks MA Int’l C/ships

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Edward Beharry and Co onboard for Black Hawks MA Int’l C/ships

The Black Hawks Martial Arts Management Network Association has gained the backing of Edward B. Beharry and Company Limited for the staging of their third International Guyana Open tournament which...

YCG continues to promote entrepreneurship for women

Aug 13, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on YCG continues to promote entrepreneurship for women

Youth Challenge Guyana (YCG), known for creating opportunities for youths and communities to effect positive social change, strengthened by global partnerships, is currently running an...

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GHB selects strong Women’s team for PAHF Challenge in Bermuda

Cyberspace is becoming a dark place

Kaieteur News – The notion that cyberspace should exist in some fictional realm, free from the meddling hands of governments... more