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Murder of Berbice carpenter… Mastermind’s mom, suspect’s sister offer detectives $4M bribe

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Murder of Berbice carpenter… Mastermind’s mom, suspect’s sister offer detectives $4M bribe

By Michael Jordan A desperate attempt to thwart investigations into the brutal slaying of 26-year-old carpenter Faiyaz Narinedatt has been thwarted, with ranks from the Major Crimes Unit (MCU)...

Nine months later, still no word on GPL $3.6B tender

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Nine months later, still no word on GPL $3.6B tender

-embattled Chinese firm starts repair on damaged submarine cable Four months after a critical power cable that was badly laid across the Demerara River was damaged, work has finally started to repair...

Five years later, $558M access road to CJIA still incomplete

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Five years later, $558M access road to CJIA still incomplete

A project to construct a three-kilometer access road to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, is still to be completed despite starting almost five years ago. Several sections of the new...

Outstanding US$5M on GTT shares…Nagamootoo to press Harmon for ‘mystery’ documents from China

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Outstanding US$5M on GTT shares…Nagamootoo to press Harmon for ‘mystery’ documents from China

By Kiana Wilburg The outstanding US$5M to be paid on the sale of Government’s shares in GTT to a Chinese company remains an unsolved mystery. However, the Alliance For Change (AFC), Prime Minister,...

Maurice Arjoon matter still cries out for justice

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Maurice Arjoon matter still cries out for justice

The matter of Maurice Arjoon, former Chief Executive Officer of the New Building Society, which began nine years ago still warrants that justice is served in favour of Arjoon who along with two other...

18 months later …Nagamootoo pussyfooting on holding Commissioner of Information accountable for neglecting duties

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 18 months later …Nagamootoo pussyfooting on holding Commissioner of Information accountable for neglecting duties

After 18 months in office, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo is yet to take affirmative action when it comes to the Office of the Commissioner of Information. Since 2013, that post is being held by...

Edinburgh man robbed, shot at during home invasion

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Edinburgh man robbed, shot at during home invasion

A 23-year-old truck driver of Lot 1126 Edinburgh Village, East Bank Berbice, is counting his blessings after being shot at during an armed robbery at his home. According to a police source, Jason...

Gun found in dead bandit’s possession belonged to senior police rank

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gun found in dead bandit’s possession belonged to senior police rank

Bandit was sentenced to two years in jail in absence The gun found in the possession of the dead bandit, Romel Hoppie, has been confirmed to belong to a senior police officer (Assistant...

Bribe passing, people dying and top cops fighting

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Bribe passing, people dying and top cops fighting

De police under pressure. At least some of dem put demself under pressure. Dem create so much pressure that dem can’t even manage a proper traffic arrangement. That cause a young man to get kill...

Principled principal, Cleveland Thomas, is a ‘Special Person’

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Principled principal, Cleveland Thomas, is a ‘Special Person’

“I see myself playing a very important role in helping to mould the youths of this country, and I love doing it. I wouldn’t change careers for the world!” By Enid Joaquin It takes guts to be...

‘Serious breaches’ of Customs regulations for PIDs cost Guyana $$Billions – AG

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Serious breaches’ of Customs regulations for PIDs cost Guyana $$Billions – AG

Auditor General Deodat Sharma has found that there have been “serious breaches” of the Customs Act by the Customs and Trade Administration. He warned that this can contribute to severe loss in...

As Opposition seeks replacement…GECOM’s boss leads CARICOM elections observers to Haiti

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on As Opposition seeks replacement…GECOM’s boss leads CARICOM elections observers to Haiti

A Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Elections Observer Mission (CEOM) being led by the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Dr. Steve Surujbally is currently in Haiti conducting initial...

Money changers continue risky business despite robberies

Nov 20, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Money changers continue risky business despite robberies

Many of you might have walked past money changers, sitting or standing along Water, America or Longden Streets, Georgetown. They are mostly men flaunting large sums of local and foreign currency, and...

Hope hundred in vain as Windies share points

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hope hundred in vain as Windies share points

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, CMC – Shai Hope’s maiden one-day hundred proved in vain as West Indies amazingly squandered an ideal opportunity for a second straight win in the Tri-Nations Series, by...

Courts Pee Wee Schools Football Final…St. Angela’s versus St. Agnes ‘Big Show’ on today

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Courts Pee Wee Schools Football Final…St. Angela’s versus St. Agnes ‘Big Show’ on today

-W/ Ruimveldt tackle St. Pius for third place By Rawle Welch The word on the street is that today’s Courts Pee Wee Schools Football final is the ‘Big Show’ of this age group and a large turnout...

Wave of international talent coming for DMW Festival

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wave of international talent coming for DMW Festival

This year’s Diamond Mineral Water (DMW) Indoor Hockey Festival will see a wave of top international talent gracing the shores of Guyana as teams from the USA, Canada and Trinidad all have teams...

FARFAN & MENDES JUNIOR TOURNAMENT 2016…Shomari Wiltshire halts Alex Cheeks good run

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on FARFAN & MENDES JUNIOR TOURNAMENT 2016…Shomari Wiltshire halts Alex Cheeks good run

The Guyana Squash Association in collaboration with its number one corporate sponsor Digicel annual Farfan & Mendes Junior Squash Tournament at the Georgetown Club Inc. squash courts continued on...

Powell leads Hurricanes fight but Jaguars take control

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Powell leads Hurricanes fight but Jaguars take control

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Out-of-favour West Indies opener Kieran Powell hit a solid half-century but his Leeward Islands Hurricanes struggled against two-time reigning champions Guyana Jaguars...

Malone guides Floodlight to victory over 4R

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Malone guides Floodlight to victory over 4R

Opener Ramo Malone struck a fine century to guide Floodlight to a seven-wicket victory over 4R when the teams collided in a 20-over softball fixture on Friday night at Demerara Cricket Club. Malone...

Diamond Mineral Water Hockey Festival …GCC teams hungry for more success

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Diamond Mineral Water Hockey Festival …GCC teams hungry for more success

Defending women’s champions of the Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey festival, Pizza Hut GCC, has more than just a title to defend. As the team that boasts the best record in the festival among...

‘Reds’ part of NCN broadcast team for historic Day/Night match next month

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Reds’ part of NCN broadcast team for historic Day/Night match next month

By Sean Devers Joseph ‘Reds’ Perriera is to cricket commentary what Shiv Chanderpaul is to the game itself and both veterans have some important things in common. They both commenced their Test...

Guyana Draughts Association Annual Hamper tourney set for next Sunday

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Draughts Association Annual Hamper tourney set for next Sunday

The Guyana Draughts Association Annual Hamper tournament is set for next Sunday 27th November. The games would be played inside the compound of the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue G/town. This...

Unique opportunity opens up for Georgetown at ‘Nationals’

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Unique opportunity opens up for Georgetown at ‘Nationals’

For the first time in the history of the National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships, Georgetown will have a unique opportunity to sweep the three top spots at the event...

GuyanaNRA marksmen battle again today at Timehri Ranges

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GuyanaNRA marksmen battle again today at Timehri Ranges

Persaud and Goodluck win Record Shoots The Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) is set to continue competitive shooting at the Timehri Rifle Ranges after resuming target hitting over the...

Novel Beginner’s Golf Tournament on today at Lusignan Golf Club

Nov 20, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Novel Beginner’s Golf Tournament on today at Lusignan Golf Club

Brainchild of golfer Parmanand Max Persaud, and accelerated by golfer Patanjalee Per Persaud, today, there will be a first ever of its kind Beginner’s Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Club....

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The President’s pipe dream

Kaieteur News – The effusive optimism of President Irfaan Ali in proclaiming Guyana as poised to become a major manufacturing... more