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Man claims he was asked to torch Robb St building in which sisters, dad perished

Feb 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Man claims he was asked to torch Robb St building in which sisters, dad perished

– cops to seek legal advice After two years of diligent investigation, police may be able to solve a heinous act of arson that a little more than a year ago claimed the lives of 15-year-old...

Minibus bursts into flame on East Bank thoroughfare

Feb 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Minibus bursts into flame on East Bank thoroughfare

Traffic on the East Bank of Demerara, in the vicinity of Eccles, was brought to a snail’s pace mid-morning yesterday when a minibus spontaneously burst into flames. A police rank on the scene told...

Unlikely VAT reduced anytime soon – Finance Minister

Feb 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Unlikely VAT reduced anytime soon – Finance Minister

– dismisses Jagdeo’s criticisms of budget By Leonard Gildarie Reality on the ground is starting to hit home hard for the new administration. Less than one year in office and two budgets...

Govt. moves to recover US$26M tied up in bankrupt CLICO

Feb 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. moves to recover US$26M tied up in bankrupt CLICO

The long-term viability of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is deeply worrying the administration. A number of measures, including the recovery of over US$26M invested in the now bankrupt CLICO,...

Weaknesses of Police Force, DPP Chambers, Auditor General’s Office fuel corruption — Foreign Minister

Feb 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Weaknesses of Police Force, DPP Chambers, Auditor General’s Office fuel corruption — Foreign Minister

While the contributory factors to Guyana’s culture of corruption are many, Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl Greenidge believes that the weaknesses of the Guyana Police Force, the Chambers of the...

Following criminal charges…Carvil Duncan’s status on constitutional bodies questioned

Feb 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Following criminal charges…Carvil Duncan’s status on constitutional bodies questioned

Former Board member of the Guyana Power and Light Inc., Carvil Duncan, who is currently facing the court on larceny charges, is consulting with his attorney with respect to the impact the court...

Taxi-driver jailed five years, fined $61M for B’ce ganja bust

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Taxi-driver jailed five years, fined $61M for B’ce ganja bust

A man who was nabbed with a large quantity of drugs and subsequently implicated his boss and wife has been jailed. The two other persons, who were subsequently nabbed in a police sting operation,...

Parika man found dead in house with hands and feet bound

Feb 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Parika man found dead in house with hands and feet bound

– Relatives believe robbery was motive for killing The police are investigating what is believed to be the robbery and murder of a Parika man, after his bound body was found in his home...

Amazing Facts—smile or grin

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Amazing Facts—smile or grin

If Jagdeo yelled for 12 years, 7 months and 6 days he would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee. (Hardly seems worth it.) If Brazzington farted consistently for 6 years and 9...

West Indies mankad Zimbabwe to enter quarterfinal

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies mankad Zimbabwe to enter quarterfinal

West Indies Under-19 entered the quarter-final of the World Cup in controversial and tense circumstances, as Keemo Paul effected a mankad to claim the last Zimbabwe Under-19 wicket – that of...

Port Mourant TC, Force XI females of Orealla take top honours in outreach Volleyball

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Port Mourant TC, Force XI females of Orealla take top honours in outreach Volleyball

Be it on the coast or in the interior, the Port Mourant Training Centre (PMTC) volleyball club continues to show that they are one of the best in the country. The team showed their prowess as they...

Narine gets all clear from Match Referee

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Narine gets all clear from Match Referee

Sunil Narine’s bowling action has received clearance from the man who was responsible for monitoring him over the weekend. In fact, Michael Ragoonath who was match referee for both matches in...

PCL 3-day practice match…Fudadin (145), Chandrika (86) shine on day one

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on PCL 3-day practice match…Fudadin (145), Chandrika (86) shine on day one

By Sean Devers A 192-run second wicket partnership between Test batsmen Assad Fudadin and Rajendra Chandrika led Vishaul Singh’s X1 to 280-6 against Robin Bacchus’ X1 on the opening day of a...

RHT Gizmos and Gadgets crowned BCB Tenelec Inc. 1st Div. champs

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHT Gizmos and Gadgets crowned BCB Tenelec Inc. 1st Div. champs

In perfect conditions for cricket, Rose Hall Town Gizmos and Gadgets defeated neighbours and arch rival Albion Cricket Club in the final of the 2015 Tenelec Inc. First Division 50-Over Cricket...

New Amsterdam/East Canje and West Berbice record massive victories

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on New Amsterdam/East Canje and West Berbice record massive victories

BCB/J Z Mohamed of City Bias, NY Inter Zone Under-15 tournament … Traditional power house, Lower Corentyne, which includes players from Albion Cricket Club, Rose Hall Town and Port Mourant,...

Chanderpaul forced to retire – but commitment to Guyana still strong

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chanderpaul forced to retire – but commitment to Guyana still strong

Shivnarine Chanderpaul has insisted he has not retired from domestic cricket and intends to resume playing for Guyana within a couple of weeks. In an episode that sheds light on the sometimes toxic...

Corona Beer Beach Soccer League …Cool Runnings, Sparta Boss, Silver Bullets, Royal Youth and Hi Stars notch opening wins

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Corona Beer Beach Soccer League …Cool Runnings, Sparta Boss, Silver Bullets, Royal Youth and Hi Stars notch opening wins

The inaugural Corona Beer sponsored Guyana Beach Football Association (GBFA) league got off to an exciting start on Sunday last at the Bayrock Beach Soccer facility where a total of 33 goals were...

Two-day women’s football tournament set for later this month

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Two-day women’s football tournament set for later this month

The National Association for Women’s Football (NAFWF) as part of its mandate has organised a Seven-a-Side Tournament themed ‘REVIVAL OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL’ which is scheduled to be played on...

Guyana Boxing Board of Control ‘Hostile Territory’

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Boxing Board of Control ‘Hostile Territory’

Dharry tackles Panamanian, Israel Hidrogo; Marques opposes Venezuelan, Freddy Baleno By Michael Benjamin International Boxing Federation (IBF) Inter-Continental Bantamweight champion, Elton ‘The...

CPL announces record applications for player draft 2016

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on CPL announces record applications for player draft 2016

A record number of local and international stars have been officially registered for the HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Player Draft which takes place on 11 February in Barbados. Commenting on...

GCB/BANKS DIH LTD/DIGICEL NSSCL…Annandale crowned East Coast Champs; Lower Corentyne and Parika victorious

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB/BANKS DIH LTD/DIGICEL NSSCL…Annandale crowned East Coast Champs; Lower Corentyne and Parika victorious

Annandale Secondary defeated Cummings Lodge Secondary to win the East Coast Demerara Zone while Lower Corentyne Secondary and Parika Secondary also recorded victories when the Coco Cola/Rain Forest...

ECB U15 trials start today

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on ECB U15 trials start today

The Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) will commence preparations for the upcoming Inter-County Under-15 competition with a trial match today at the Imam Bacchus ground, Affiance. The trials will run...

LABA mulling Endurance Inter-School Tournament

Feb 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on LABA mulling Endurance Inter-School Tournament

The Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) is mulling a one-day knockout ‘Endurance Inter-School Tournament’ at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Hardcourt as a response to what has been...

Numerous plans in place to improve systems for business and investment – Finance Minister

Feb 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Numerous plans in place to improve systems for business and investment – Finance Minister

To make Guyana more business-friendly, Finance Minister Winston Jordan said that Government has a number of plans in the mainstream, one of which includes support for private businesses by cutting...

Ministry engages regional and int’l stakeholders on Zika virus

Feb 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry engages regional and int’l stakeholders on Zika virus

A collaborative way to tackle the Zika virus, which has been causing much concern both nationally and internationally, was the subject of a meeting convened by the Ministry of Public Health...