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Forensic audit reveals…A family affair at GuyOil…Sacked boss gave multi-million$$ contracts to brother, nephew

Mar 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Forensic audit reveals…A family affair at GuyOil…Sacked boss gave multi-million$$ contracts to brother, nephew

-approved gas station for brother-in-law -placed $$millions in employee’s credit card The forensic audit report on the Guyana Oil Company (GuyOil) is out and it speaks of deep, dirty rackets that...

Forensic audit report on GFC recommends…Repossess state forests, recover cost of concessions to BaiShanLin

Mar 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Forensic audit report on GFC recommends…Repossess state forests, recover cost of concessions to BaiShanLin

-halt all agreements with company By Kiana Wilburg Very soon, the Granger administration will have to make a crucial decision on whether it will bring the hammer down on a Chinese company found with...

There was ethnic, regional balance when I gave out radio licences – Jagdeo

Mar 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on There was ethnic, regional balance when I gave out radio licences – Jagdeo

– says Gov’t can revoke licences but may face courts By Jarryl Bryan Former President Bharrat Jagdeo is defending the decision he took in 2011 to grant some of his family members and favoured...

Contract splitting of fuel purchases cost Guyana tens of $millions – GuyOil’s forensic audit report

Mar 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Contract splitting of fuel purchases cost Guyana tens of $millions – GuyOil’s forensic audit report

During his tenure, sacked head of the Guyana Oil Company (GuyOil), Badrie Persaud, approved thousands of transactions for that state-owned entity. Many of them breached protocols and cost the country...

RUSAL and Kwakwani residents in standoff over removal of equipment

Mar 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on RUSAL and Kwakwani residents in standoff over removal of equipment

Concerned residents of Kwakwani called in the police to halt the removal, by a Russian mining company, of equipment that previously served the bauxite mining community. The residents are claiming...

Wanted man executed, dumped in cemetery

Mar 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Wanted man executed, dumped in cemetery

The bullet-riddled body of a 28-year-old wanted man, a murder suspect, was found around 06:00 hrs yesterday in the Le Repentir Cemetery, Georgetown. The victim has since been identified as Steve...

Biker detained in executed bus driver probe

Mar 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Biker detained in executed bus driver probe

Police have detained a biker who they believe helped a gunman to escape following last Monday’s execution-style killing of minibus driver Elvin Lorrimer. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said that the...

Jagdeo see ethnic balance wid a cock eye

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Jagdeo see ethnic balance wid a cock eye

Albert Einstein, a famous mathematician and scientist once said, “We can’t solve problems by using de same kind of thinking used, when we created them.” That mean you can’t do or seh de same...

West Indies’ chance to seal semi berth

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies’ chance to seal semi berth

It has been talked up as the fixture that will decide Group 1, making the match-up between South Africa and West Indies perhaps the most intriguing of the group so far. West Indies hold the aces...

RHTY&SC and Government to host 50th Independence Cavalcade of Sports

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC and Government to host 50th Independence Cavalcade of Sports

The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, M.S in association with the National Commemoration Commission for Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations would be hosting a one-day Cavalcade...

CONCACAF Announces Women’s Football Leadership Group

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on CONCACAF Announces Women’s Football Leadership Group

Miami – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has announced the formation of the Women’s Football Leadership Group that will be composed by...

STAG / EBFA Senior League …Agricola needle KK Warriors

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on STAG / EBFA Senior League …Agricola needle KK Warriors

Agricola Red Triangle on account of a 60th minute penalty from Kacy ‘Boombie’ John took full points from Kuru Kururu Warriors in the lone match of the STAG / East Bank Football Association (EBFA)...

Corona Beer Beach Soccer League …Kuru Kururu Warriors edge Silver Bullets 6-5

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Corona Beer Beach Soccer League …Kuru Kururu Warriors edge Silver Bullets 6-5

Led by indefatigable striker Cordel Johnson, Kuru Kururu Warriors held strong when they came from behind to defeated Silver Bullets (which played back to back matches) 6-5 when competition continued...

Hampshire sign Darren Sammy

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hampshire sign Darren Sammy

Hampshire Cricket are pleased to announce the signing of West Indian all-rounder Darren Sammy for the 2016 NatWest T20 Blast. The big-hitting St Lucian, who is hugely experienced in the shorter...

Banks DIH, Trophy Stall comes big for Guyana Cup Fever horserace spectacular…

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH, Trophy Stall comes big for Guyana Cup Fever horserace spectacular…

Number of new imports lined up for feature event With some last minute juggling taking place and action time just a few days away all roads leads to the famous Arima Park Turf Club, Rising Sun,...

Star Party Rentals annual cycle race on tomorrow

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Star Party Rentals annual cycle race on tomorrow

Some of Guyana’s leading cyclists will renew rivalry when the third edition of the Star Party Rentals, National Park 11-Race Meet takes place tomorrow at Guyana’s only indoor facility from...

Potaro Strikers and Bartica South are Phoenix Sports Club U-13 and U-17 champions

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Potaro Strikers and Bartica South are Phoenix Sports Club U-13 and U-17 champions

Bartica Potaro emerged Under-13 champions while Bartica South took the Under-17 title when the inaugural Phoenix Sports Club organised tournaments concluded on Sunday last at the Bartica Community...

Second Annual International Dominoes Tournament launched….

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Second Annual International Dominoes Tournament launched….

Five countries confirmed to date Following a successful inaugural tournament that saw several teams from overseas in attendance, the 2nd Annual Faye Joseph- organised International Dominoes...

Regal Sport/Trophy Stall T20-Wakenaam …Osbourne, Daniells guide Sans Souci, SS Jaguars into final

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regal Sport/Trophy Stall T20-Wakenaam …Osbourne, Daniells guide Sans Souci, SS Jaguars into final

Sans Souci and Sans Souci Jaguars have secured their places in the final of the Regal Sport/Trophy Stall T20 tournament after recording convincing victories in their respective semi final matches...

GSCL Inc to host Independence Cup

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GSCL Inc to host Independence Cup

The Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc (GSCL Inc) will be hosting the 50th Independence Anniversary tournament from May 20-22. The competition will be played in the open and over-45 categories;...

NSC Easter Swimming programme …Coaches satisfied with progress of participants

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on NSC Easter Swimming programme …Coaches satisfied with progress of participants

Swim Coaches Marisa Wray and Marcia Rodrigues both expressed satisfaction with this year’s National Sports Commission’s (NSC) Easter Swimming classes which is presently ongoing at the Colgrain...

Junior football to be focus as Pele FC North America Alumni celebrate 45th anniversary

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Junior football to be focus as Pele FC North America Alumni celebrate 45th anniversary

Linden Carter, Head of the Organising Committee of Pele Football Club’s 45th anniversary celebrations informed that a number of activities are being sponsored by the North America Alumni under the...

‘Chicken’ stabbed to death at Patentia

Mar 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Chicken’ stabbed to death at Patentia

– suspect held Two families are giving different versions of how a 25-year-old man ended up dead from stab wounds at around 19.30hrs Wednesday at Patentia, West Coast Demerara. Dellon...

A small mind thinks about small things

Mar 25, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on A small mind thinks about small things

Once civilization lives on, the search for the correct moral values will forever defy humans. Pope John Paul was adamant that there is a cluster of core values that are absolute. No doubt the...

Education gaining keen attention of Caricom Heads

Mar 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Education gaining keen attention of Caricom Heads

Education has been gaining immense attention in the Region, so much so that the Heads of Government have been examining the issue of education and have even proposed to address the quality of...