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Grenade attack at KN…“A miracle that device didn’t explode”

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News 5

– experts Explosive experts are saying that it was nothing short of “a miracle” that the fragmentation grenade that was thrown last Saturday night in close proximity to Kaieteur News failed...

Grenade thrown at KN publisher’s vehicle represents grave act of terror

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Grenade thrown at KN publisher’s vehicle represents grave act of terror

…it was designed to intimidate, harm and create fear – Govt The coalition administration has categorically condemned the wicked and dastardly attempt by certain “intellectual...

One year after new Govt.… Kaieteur News still to get back security firearms seized by Jagdeo

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News 4

Six years ago, former President Bharrat Jagdeo ordered the revocation of three firearm licences allocated to the security detail attached to Kaieteur News. When questioned about the revocation, the...

Forensic audits…Delay in laying charges will send mixed signals

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News 1

– TIGI President Since being announced last year, forensic audits have been carried out into 50 state agencies and projects. Out of those 50, some 30 have been released to the public with the...

‘Pirates’ killed 14 in two years

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Pirates’ killed 14 in two years

The scourge of modern-day piracy has claimed the lives of at least 14 fishermen in the past two years and five months, and some of the victims have never been found. This is according to statistics...

Sleeping with the enemy? 10 women killed by partners in five months

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Sleeping with the enemy? 10 women killed by partners in five months

“Recognize the obsession of a partner and get out” – Human Rights Group urges By Romila Boodram Ten in five months. That’s the number of women who were killed by their husband,...

Jagdeo offers no justification for PPP’s hiring of favored individuals

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News 2

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo was at a loss for words when asked to justify the hiring of friends and family of top members of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) while the party was...

The ugly beast of terror has raised its head again – Dr. David Hinds

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News 1

…says police must move swiftly to apprehend perpetrator The ugly beast of terrorism has raised its head once again, said Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance, Dr. David Hinds. The...

Nandlall lambastes AG over unresolved Hugh Wooding Law school arrangement

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Nandlall lambastes AG over unresolved Hugh Wooding Law school arrangement

Amidst reports of uncertainty regarding the acceptance of Guyanese students into the Hugh Wooding Law School, (HWLS) in Trinidad, People’s Progressive Party, Civic, (PPP/C) Parliamentarian,...

US based group donates bed-sheets to GPHC and Suddie Public Hospitals

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on US based group donates bed-sheets to GPHC and Suddie Public Hospitals

Pastor Lorna Amsterdam, who heads the US-based Heatburn Community Mission, donated 100 sheets and bedspreads to the management of the Suddie Public Hospital recently. The items were handed...

Daughter of the soil aims to promote Guyana’s talent on US tour

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Daughter of the soil aims to promote Guyana’s talent on US tour

Born in Guyana, but based in Barbados, 27 year old Toneika Thompson has returned to her place of birth with a determination to promote her country. She will be aiming to do just that while embarking...

After deadly pirate attack, Guyana and Suriname intensify cooperation

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on After deadly pirate attack, Guyana and Suriname intensify cooperation

The police forces in Guyana and Suriname have vowed to intensify their collaborative efforts and cooperate more in various activities which are of mutual interest to both countries. Recently a...

Fraser upset Perry in 200m showdown for national title

Jun 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fraser upset Perry in 200m showdown for national title

By Edison Jefford The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) dominated another premier sprint event yesterday when Davin Fraser edged Rupert Perry to clinch the Men’s 200m title in the Athletics Association of...

Aussies hammer Windies by 6 wickets at Providence

Jun 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Aussies hammer Windies by 6 wickets at Providence

Warner continues IPL form with unbeaten 55 By Sean Devers After Friday evening’s success against South Africa which gave them four points, an expectant partisan crowd of close to 10,000 turned up...

‘Undiscovered Guyana ‘offers glimpse of country’s untouched beauty

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Undiscovered Guyana ‘offers glimpse of country’s untouched beauty

Guyana’s bountiful biodiversity and the untouched natural beauty of its interior savannahs is seldom highlighted or shown appreciation by locals and foreigners. However, the Ministry of Natural...

GUYOIL and RHTY&SC Cricket teams unveil massive Traffic Education programme

Jun 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GUYOIL and RHTY&SC Cricket teams unveil massive Traffic Education programme

The Guyana Oil Company, B Division of the Guyana Police Force and the eight cricket teams of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club have joined hands to launch a massive Traffic Education Campaign...

STAG Elite League – FINALE…Conquerors and GFC claw back to beat Pele and GDF

Jun 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on STAG Elite League – FINALE…Conquerors and GFC claw back to beat Pele and GDF

Fruta Conquerors and Georgetown Football Club (GFC) erased similar one goal deficits to earn full points in their respective matches against Pele and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) when the Stag...

Four years later…Cops yet to hand over DNA result taken from body believed to be missing woman

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Four years later…Cops yet to hand over DNA result taken from body believed to be missing woman

By: Romila Boodram Now that the Babita Sarjou case has been solved, relatives of another woman, who went missing in 2011, are even more convinced that the body found the following year at Weldaad...

GBTI / GTA Independence Jubilee Open serves off

Jun 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBTI / GTA Independence Jubilee Open serves off

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) / Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) launched its 7th annual tennis tournament on Friday last in celebration of the country’s 50th independence. At the...

Puerto Rico, Suriname, Guadeloupe and Dominican Republic grab wins

Jun 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Puerto Rico, Suriname, Guadeloupe and Dominican Republic grab wins

St. John’s, Antigua (June 4, 2016) – Day 2 of the Scotiabank CFU Men’s Caribbean Cup 2016 saw Puerto Rico advance while Suriname, Guadeloupe and Dominican Republic all grabbed wins on the...

Culture and Arts…The Yoruba Band: A legendary pioneer of the true Guyanese sound

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Culture and Arts…The Yoruba Band: A legendary pioneer of the true Guyanese sound

For over 45 years, their music which often features a quintessential creole sound has been become a traditional expression of the Guyanese culture. Power and spirituality weave in and out of their...

MoH Soft Shoe football resumes tonight

Jun 06, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on MoH Soft Shoe football resumes tonight

The Ministry of Health/Petra Organization Soft Shoe Football Competition which is being run under the ‘Stop Gender-based Violence’ theme is set to resume today with six more matches, at the...

Memories of a buddy friend; Dale Andrews

Jun 06, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Memories of a buddy friend; Dale Andrews

I would say that Dale Andrews is the person from the world of journalism that I have spent more journalistic time with than anyone else in the profession. I will now add to the two memories captured...

Berbice cops get new vehicles for crime fight

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice cops get new vehicles for crime fight

A pledge by Commander of the Police B Division Assistant Commissioner Ian Amsterdam to rid the Corentyne district of criminal elements appears to be bearing fruit with a number of recent high-profile...

Moblissa poultry farmer shot

Jun 06, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Moblissa poultry farmer shot

Police are trying to ascertain how a 56-year-old Moblissa farmer ended up with gunshot wounds to the leg, arm and groin at around 09.00 hrs yesterday. Police said that Cicel Todd, a cash crop farmer...