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GuySuCo gains access to new markets in Italy, Canada, USA – Board

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News 1

Stakeholders in the sugar sector have their fingers crossed for a boost in the industry’s export earnings, with its breakthrough into new markets. These markets include Italy, Canada and the USA....

Contractors overpaid millions for road projects

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Contractors overpaid millions for road projects

– AG report Auditor General, Deodat Sharma has uncovered yet again, more disturbing instances where contractors were overpaid millions of dollars for road projects. In this case, Sharma noted that...

Mystery fire destroys Diamond house while family watches motorcade

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Mystery fire destroys Diamond house while family watches motorcade

A fire of unknown origin destroyed a two storey home at Second Street, Diamond Housing Scheme. East Bank Demerara, while the occupants were enjoying the Diwali motorcade at the Georgetown seawall,...

Guyanese cop hospitalised in Brazil after nightclub stabbing

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese cop hospitalised in Brazil after nightclub stabbing

A rank of the Guyana Police Force is currently nursing injuries in the Boa Vista General Hospital after sustaining stab wounds about his body during an altercation with an intoxicated patron outside...

Baracara revetment controversy…Contractor blames regional engineer, residents want him fired

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Baracara revetment controversy…Contractor blames regional engineer, residents want him fired

The controversy surrounding the construction of a 260 feet long revetment at Baracara has escalated with contractor Mark Gupta placing the blame on Regional Engineer Rupesh Persaud. Residents are...

Gunmen strike at Mahaica gas station

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen strike at Mahaica gas station

Masked bandits robbed two employees and a customer at gunpoint at around 10:30 hrs yesterday, after brazenly walking into a Texaco Gas Station outlet at Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. According to...

Fewer restrictions as Guyana exits FATF watch-list

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Fewer restrictions as Guyana exits FATF watch-list

– Business Minister Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin believes that Guyana faces fewer restrictions in doing business with other countries. This is because this nation has exited the...

Over 500,000 seedlings planted under Guyana Mangrove Restoration Programme

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Over 500,000 seedlings planted under Guyana Mangrove Restoration Programme

By Murtland Haley The Mangrove Restoration and Management Department which started out in 2010 as the Mangrove Restoration Project has planted over 500,000 seedlings across the length and breadth of...

In wake of fatal smash-up…More police patrols, reflectors needed on Soesdyke/Linden highway

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on In wake of fatal smash-up…More police patrols, reflectors needed on Soesdyke/Linden highway

– Region Ten Chairman By Enid Joaquin Region Ten Chairman Rennis Morian is appealing for more stringent measures to be put in place on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway to prevent accidents similar...

Recant fatal accidents on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Recant fatal accidents on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway

May 2, 2016:LINDENER KILLED IN HIGHWAY CRASH A Linden family was plunged into mourning after they received news of the death of their 45-year-old son and sibling, following an accident on the...

Poonam Singh does Guyana proud at Miss Global International Pageant

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Poonam Singh does Guyana proud at Miss Global International Pageant

– Cops first runner up spot and several awards Even though it was her first global pageant, Guyanese songbird, Poonam Singh proved that she has what it takes to be an outstanding beauty...

AFC expects new Ombudsman by January 2017

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on AFC expects new Ombudsman by January 2017

The Alliance For Change (AFC) is optimistic that a competent and able official will soon be appointed to carry out the functions and duties of the Office of the Ombudsman. This was expressed by...

Alleged gang rape after night club outing…Three questioned, cops seek legal advice

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged gang rape after night club outing…Three questioned, cops seek legal advice

Police have questioned three young men who allegedly gang-raped a 20-year-old girl while taking her home from a Berbice night club a week ago. A senior police official said that police are seeking...

Pranksters torment missing Prospect woman’s relatives

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Pranksters torment missing Prospect woman’s relatives

As if her disappearance was not traumatic enough, pranksters are now reportedly harassing the relatives of 37-year-old Shawnette Savory, who vanished under strange circumstances almost two months...

First Lady joins Senior Citizens Club Anniversary celebrations

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on First Lady joins Senior Citizens Club Anniversary celebrations

First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger yesterday attended the 22nd Anniversary Celebration of the SANRIC Senior Citizens Group at the Church of the Transfiguration in North East La Penitence. In her...

Farmers receive land leases at MMA/ADA open day

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Farmers receive land leases at MMA/ADA open day

More than seventy farmers on Saturday received land leases as the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary Agriculture Development Authority (MMA/ADA) hosted its annual open day. The activity showcased various...

Telecommunications Minister corrects statement on NMFU investigation

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Telecommunications Minister corrects statement on NMFU investigation

Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes sought yesterday to correct a statement she made last Friday at a Press Conference held by the Alliance For Change (AFC). There, the Minister...

Digicel Breast Cancer Awareness Cycle Road Race…John trumps Leal in brilliant sprint finish as duo sets record

Oct 31, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Breast Cancer Awareness Cycle Road Race…John trumps Leal in brilliant sprint finish as duo sets record

By Franklin Wilson Continuing their duel from Saturday when they destroyed an experienced field at the National Park, Jamal John and Raul Leal of Team Coco’s and Team Evolution repeated the feat,...

Social Cohesion Ministry to provide support for initiatives

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Social Cohesion Ministry to provide support for initiatives

Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally said that religious organisations can play an integral role in fostering social cohesion in their communities and committed to providing technical and other...

Terrence Ali National Open Boxing Championships…Ryan Roberts 16 seconds knockout highlights night of controversy

Oct 31, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Terrence Ali National Open Boxing Championships…Ryan Roberts 16 seconds knockout highlights night of controversy

On a night where controversy reigned and knockouts were hard to come by, Republican boxer, Brian Leitch, produced a humdinger of a punch that connected to the throat of Ryan Roberts and sent him to...

Windies strike late to gain upper hand

Oct 31, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Windies strike late to gain upper hand

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, CMC – A clatter of late wickets in the final hour hurt Pakistan’s momentum and handed West Indies a rare advantage, on a topsy-turvy opening day of the third and...

Judge throws out caution statement in 2010 taxi driver murder trial

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Judge throws out caution statement in 2010 taxi driver murder trial

The murder trial of a man who is accused of killing a taxi driver back in 2010 is continuing into its third week before Justice William Randall and a mixed jury in the Berbice High Court. The...

Courts Pee Wee Schools Football Competition…Cato’s hat-trick propels champions St. Angela’s into next round

Oct 31, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Courts Pee Wee Schools Football Competition…Cato’s hat-trick propels champions St. Angela’s into next round

West Ruimveldt also impressed Reigning title holders St. Angela’s led by a hat-trick of goals from Seon Cato and a brace from Antwoine Vincent firmly installed themselves as favourites to retain...

Students and parents save Police Sports Club from burning

Oct 31, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Students and parents save Police Sports Club from burning

The students and parents of Morgan Learning Centre, heroically saved the Police Sports Club from being burnt to the ground, after assisting to put out a fire caused by faulty wiring. The students...

Digicel and Cyclists present $500,000 to Cancer Institute of Guyana

Oct 31, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel and Cyclists present $500,000 to Cancer Institute of Guyana

As has become the norm, Digicel and cyclists have maintained tangible contributions to the Cancer Institute of Guyana in their continued quest to inform and fight for early detection and treatment of...

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The private sector were cheerleaders for foreign investment

Peeping Tom… “The private sector were cheerleaders for foreign investment” Kaieteur News – The cries... more