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Massive corruption in fuel importation…Govt launching probe into GEA, GuyOil, licensing

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Massive corruption in fuel importation…Govt launching probe into GEA, GuyOil, licensing

Government will be launching investigations into the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), Guyana Oil Company (GuyOil) and the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to determine how rooted these agencies really are...

Businessman raises objections raised over planned Church Street casino

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Businessman raises objections raised over planned Church Street casino

-closeness to mosque, church cited A 150-room hotel along with casino, under construction, is planned to be opened within the coming months on Church Street, Queenstown. But there are objections....

Former GPL Deputy CEO is no longer in Canada- Blanhum

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Former GPL Deputy CEO is no longer in Canada- Blanhum

Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum, has confirmed that former Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Aeshwar Deonarine, is no longer in Canada. Last year, Deonarine left...

Riot erupts at Georgetown Prison

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Riot erupts at Georgetown Prison

More 70 Prisoners held in the Capital Section of the Georgetown Prisons vented their frustration at the sloth of justice in Guyana by setting a section of the prison on fire. Prison officers,...

Board of Inquiry to investigate corruption allegations against CANU

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Board of Inquiry to investigate corruption allegations against CANU

Government has announced the establishment of a Board of Inquiry to investigate the allegations of corruption made by a self-confessed drug lord, Barry Dataram, against the Customs Anti-Narcotics...

More forensic audit reports to be released within two weeks

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on More forensic audit reports to be released within two weeks

– Junior Finance Minister Junior Finance Minister, Jaipaul Sharma says that while he understands that the public may be impatient, he is asking them to just wait a little bit longer. Government...

Hundreds descend on Housing Authority offices

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Hundreds descend on Housing Authority offices

The lines were lengthy at the Central Planning and Housing Authority (CH&PA) headquarters yesterday, as house lot applicants turned up in their hundreds to get in on the 50/50 payment plan....

Jail man try to mek bar-b-q

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Jail man try to mek bar-b-q

When monkey ain’t got nutten to do old people seh it does get a perfume bottle and try to fill it with an unmentionable substance. That was de case of some jail men inside de Camp Street jail. Dem...

GCB Scotiabank kiddy cricket to commence shortly

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB Scotiabank kiddy cricket to commence shortly

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/Scotiabank kiddy cricket is set to commence shortly across the country. The programme was launched yesterday at the GCB office and will target 210 primary schools. The...

Petra Organisation mourns passing of member Angeline Dyer-McCarty

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Petra Organisation mourns passing of member Angeline Dyer-McCarty

The sporting fraternity was plunged into mourning on Tuesday following the death of former national netballer, teacher and Petra Organisation member Angeline Dyer-McCarty, who passed away, at the...

NOC capture SECC 40-over title

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on NOC capture SECC 40-over title

New Opportunity Corps (NOC) were crowned champions of the South Essequibo Cricket Committee 40-over tournament after defeating New Opportunity Corps by 49 runs on Sunday at Pomona. Batting first, NOC...

Golyn 10/10 Softball cricket…Prem’s and Omesh’s XIs extend unbeaten streak

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golyn 10/10 Softball cricket…Prem’s and Omesh’s XIs extend unbeaten streak

The Golyn 10/10 softball cricket tournament organized by the Guyana Softball League and sponsored by Trophy Stall and Golyn and Sons continued last weekend with Omesh’s XI and Pream’s XI...

Defending champs, Pacesetters have revenge on its mind

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Defending champs, Pacesetters have revenge on its mind

By Edison Jefford Defending National Basketball Champions, Pacesetters have revenge on its mind ahead of the start of the 2016 tournament tomorrow night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Pacesetters...

BVA stages successful Black Bush Polder Volley ball outreach

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on BVA stages successful Black Bush Polder Volley ball outreach

Port Mourant Training Centre win again It was yet another successful day for the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) as it completed yet another volleyball outreach, this time in the Black Bush...

Minor League 10/10 …Super over decides winner

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Minor League 10/10 …Super over decides winner

The Final of the Guyana Softball League’s (GSL) Minor League 10/10 ebbed and flowed and ended an exciting tournament which attracted nine Primary schools from West Demerara. A Super over decided...

GFSCA pick three Teams for Florida Cup…Floodlights, Floodlights Legends, GFSCA Wolf Warriors to represent

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFSCA pick three Teams for Florida Cup…Floodlights, Floodlights Legends, GFSCA Wolf Warriors to represent

The annual Florida Cup is slated for March 11, 12 & 13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. This year the Guyana Consulate in Miami in collaboration with South Florida Softball Cricket League...

Leicester in pole position as Spurs, Arsenal, City lose

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Leicester in pole position as Spurs, Arsenal, City lose

LONDON (Reuters) Premier League leaders Leicester City edged close an unlikely title as Tottenham Hotspur blew the chance to go top with defeat at West Ham United and fellow challengers Arsenal and...

Georgetown/Mahaicony, Essequibo to clash in Combined Elite final

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Georgetown/Mahaicony, Essequibo to clash in Combined Elite final

Georgetown/Mahaicony and Essequibo will face off in the final of the NSSCL Combined Elite League today at Bourda. Both teams registered victories in their respective semi final encounter....

Fitness Express / GAPF Novice & Junior Championships concludes

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fitness Express / GAPF Novice & Junior Championships concludes

The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation on Sunday last held a successful Novice and Junior Championships sponsored by Fitness Express at the Rosignol Primary School. Following are the results of...

WDCA President’s Cup…Shivgobin, Esau guide Independence A to victory

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on WDCA President’s Cup…Shivgobin, Esau guide Independence A to victory

Krishan Shivgobin and Safraz Esau struck half centuries to guide Independence A to a nine-wicket victory over Belle Vue when the West Demerara Cricket Association President’s Cup T20 tournament...

GDF says it finds no evidence that soldiers raped 16 year old

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on GDF says it finds no evidence that soldiers raped 16 year old

Three soldiers stationed at Lethem are breathing a slight sigh of relief after a Guyana Defence Force Board of Investigation found no evidence to support the allegations of rape. The ranks were...

Have you seen the movie, “Spotlight”? You should

Mar 03, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Have you seen the movie, “Spotlight”? You should

I was so enamoured with this movie that I bought copies for some of my colleagues at Kaieteur News, including its publisher, Mr. Lall. As you would know the movie won “Best Picture” at the recent...

Measures to tackle Zika Virus among projects displayed by students

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Measures to tackle Zika Virus among projects displayed by students

– as Region Four Education Dept. commences 2016 Science Fair Students of the Diamond Secondary School are convinced that they have an ideal solution that is less intrusive than fogging to help...

Nat’l Museum among heritage sites to be renovated, upgraded

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Nat’l Museum among heritage sites to be renovated, upgraded

A number of heritage monuments, artifacts and historical records are set to benefit from preservation measures this year. Over $101M is expected to be expended on these measures, geared at...

Ministry preaches ideal working conditions to hoteliers, restaurateurs

Mar 03, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry preaches ideal working conditions to hoteliers, restaurateurs

Employees can refuse work dangerous to their well-being. Added to this, it is illegal to employ a person under 15 years old. This is being emphasized by the Ministry of Social Protection. Speaking to...