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Man gunned down in car, female friend wounded

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Man gunned down in car, female friend wounded

A 23-year-old man was gunned down and his 22-year-old female friend wounded during a confrontation with another man in Perry Street Tucville at around 21.20 hrs last night. Relatives said that the...

That shady bond deal…AFC reneged on its promise to keep APNU in line – Goolsarran

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on That shady bond deal…AFC reneged on its promise to keep APNU in line – Goolsarran

The “composed and silent” position assumed by the Alliance For Change (AFC) on the alarming nature of the controversial bond deal has led anti-corruption advocate Anand Goolsarran to say that the...

Hotel owner remanded on charge of bribing cop

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Hotel owner remanded on charge of bribing cop

The General Manager (GM) of a city Hotel was remanded to prison for allegedly offering a detective attached to the Major Crimes Investigations Unit, Eve Leary, Georgetown, $400,000 as bribe for him...

Embattled manager was not qualified for job – GWI official

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Embattled manager was not qualified for job – GWI official

The hiring of a twice-convicted drug trafficker at the state-owned Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is generating intense debate, with questions being now asked about his qualifications. Manager of...

Missing boy’s body in drain…Woman tells cops spouse confessed to killing

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Missing boy’s body in drain…Woman tells cops spouse confessed to killing

A Number 58 Village, Corentyne woman may have helped detectives to solve the murder of 14-year-old Akeem Grimmond, whose body was found in a drain last Monday. The woman has reportedly told police...

Freddie Kissoon denies KNews prompted him to testify in assault trial

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Freddie Kissoon denies KNews prompted him to testify in assault trial

– Magistrate declines to grant defence counsel request Attorney Glenn Hanoman who is representing one of the men accused of assaulting Frederick Kissoon suggested that Kissoon is testifying in...

‘Satan’ remanded for murder of Ann’s Grove teen

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on ‘Satan’ remanded for murder of Ann’s Grove teen

Allegations of police brutality were raised by Alvin Reid also known as ‘Satan’ before he was remanded to prison yesterday, charged with the murder of 14-year-old Malika Hamilton, whom he had...

Slain pensioner reportedly had $6M stashed in home

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Slain pensioner reportedly had $6M stashed in home

– son, workers still in custody Detectives are trying to ascertain reports that Better Hope, East Coast Demerara pensioner David Ramkissoon had some $6M stashed in his home prior to him being...

Technicians retrieve damaged GPL submarine cable

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Technicians retrieve damaged GPL submarine cable

-excess power from US$30M-plus West Dem plant continues to waste Technical officials have retrieved a damaged submarine power cable linking the city and West Demerara, but it may be some time before...

Should Michael Khan be on the job at GPHC?

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Should Michael Khan be on the job at GPHC?

– Public Health Minister says no – Official says Khan staying put; abiding by Board’s decision Cabinet has reportedly issued a directive for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the...

Is Guyana’s manufacturing sector dying? Pt. 7…More protection possible for manufacturers without hurting international agreements – Foreign Affairs Minister

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Is Guyana’s manufacturing sector dying? Pt. 7…More protection possible for manufacturers without hurting international agreements – Foreign Affairs Minister

By Kiana Wilburg One of the crucial questions coming out of the debate on Guyana’s ailing manufacturing sector is whether it is possible for some level of protectionism to be had for local...

This has never been a ground like that says Simmons

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on This has never been a ground like that says Simmons

Not getting what he wants to improve Windies cricket By Sean Devers in Trinidad Phill Simmons, the 53 year-old West Indies head Coach said he has played at the Queens Park Oval for many years and has...

Brathwaite receives vote of confidence from Sammy

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Brathwaite receives vote of confidence from Sammy

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – New West Indies T20 captain Carlos Brathwaite says he has received a vote of confidence from former skipper Darren Sammy as the regional side prepares to play...

Caribbean Badminton team championships 2016 – Aruba…Guyana defeat Barbados 3-2 & Aruba 5-0 to top Group B

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Caribbean Badminton team championships 2016 – Aruba…Guyana defeat Barbados 3-2 & Aruba 5-0 to top Group B

The Guyana Badminton Team consisting of SUNBURST’s Narayan Ramdhani, Jonathan Mangra, Priyanna Ramdhani and Ambika Ramraj are currently playing in the Caribbean Badminton Team Championships which...

RHTY&SC Cricket Teams planning Massive Career and Business Fair

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC Cricket Teams planning Massive Career and Business Fair

The eight cricket teams of Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation, the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS as part of their Youth Development Campaign would be hosting a Massive Career...

Sharpshooting Pools Competition set for Sunday at Jerries in Grove

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sharpshooting Pools Competition set for Sunday at Jerries in Grove

The Grand Central Pools Bar or as popularly known, Jerries Shop, at Grove on the East bank of Demerara will be the venue for a Sharpshooting Pools Competition on Sunday starting at 3:00pm. All Pools...

SUR includes Berbice affiliate for Boyce/Jefford Classic VII

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on SUR includes Berbice affiliate for Boyce/Jefford Classic VII

-in bid to challenge for top placing The Super Upcoming Runners (SUR) Athletics Club is hoping to steal a bit of the spotlight at the 2016 Edition of the Boyce and Jefford Track and Field Classic,...

Eagles thump High Stars, Shattas earn draw against Botofago; matches continue today

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Eagles thump High Stars, Shattas earn draw against Botofago; matches continue today

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Nat. U-17 League… As rivalry in the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) leg of the GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour National Under-17 league motors on,...

RHTY&SC, M.S Town Week…Roraima Airways INC and JR Engineering Solution on board as Official Sponsors

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC, M.S Town Week…Roraima Airways INC and JR Engineering Solution on board as Official Sponsors

Roraima Airways of Georgetown and JR Engineering Solutions of New Amsterdam have become the latest cooperate entities to support the efforts of the Cricket teams of the Rose Hall Town Youth and...

The Bishops’ High School to be extended

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on The Bishops’ High School to be extended

South R/veldt Secondary to see some rehabilitative works During the opening of the tenders at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) yesterday, at the Ministry of Finance, a...

2013 High Reef murder trial… Son saw father choking mother – court hears

Aug 24, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on 2013 High Reef murder trial… Son saw father choking mother – court hears

The murder trial of 34-year-old Prabhudyal Tarchand continued yesterday in the Berbice High Court before Justice JoAnn Barlow and a mixed Jury. Tarchand called “Ramesh, “of High Reef, Albion,...

THE VOICE OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS…WHERE IS THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR?

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on THE VOICE OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS…WHERE IS THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR?

By Sase Singh INTRODUCTION A decade plus into the 21st century, the role of our manufacturing sector continues to deteriorate. From a position of 11.2% of GDP under Hoyte, it expanded to 12.4%...

West Demerara man caught with gun on Corentyne Coast remanded to jail

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on West Demerara man caught with gun on Corentyne Coast remanded to jail

A 36-year-old West Demerara man was nabbed with a gun in a car on Saturday, last, on the Corentyne Coast. Leslie Blackwood of 215 Westminster, West Coast Demerara, was travelling in a White Toyota...

Poor power supply affects eight Region Three wells

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Poor power supply affects eight Region Three wells

Poor power supply is among major challenges facing the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) in the delivery of water supply in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region (Region Three). According to...

Critical training to improve Customs Officers’ efficiency underway

Aug 24, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Critical training to improve Customs Officers’ efficiency underway

A major training exercise for Customs Officers is underway, with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) announcing yesterday that performance remains a key focus. According to the authority, the training...

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Peeping Tom… The President of Guyana’s response, regarding today’s planned talks with the United States Secretary... more