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Cabinet to scrutinize ‘exorbitant’ salaries of executives at debt-ridden GuySuCo

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Cabinet to scrutinize ‘exorbitant’ salaries of executives at debt-ridden GuySuCo

Cabinet is reviewing what has been described as “exorbitant” salaries for some executive members of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo); a state owned entity that is drowning in over $80B in...

Jailed today, bailed tomorrow… ‘Revolving door’ court system keeps dangerous criminals on streets

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Jailed today, bailed tomorrow… ‘Revolving door’ court system keeps dangerous criminals on streets

– cops frustrated Ten months ago, a 36-year-old Albouystown resident appeared before a magistrate for allegedly robbing a woman at gunpoint of a mobile phone. The police prosecutor objected to...

“My son did not kill himself!”

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on “My son did not kill himself!”

– mother wants probe into son’s alleged suicide in police cell “I want justice for my son – I know he did not kill himself in that lock up, so I would like to see a thorough...

Finance Minister maintains VAT on water, electricity not “unreasonable”

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Finance Minister maintains VAT on water, electricity not “unreasonable”

– says govt. stands to lose over $10B annually with other tax measures By: Kiana Wilburg While scathing criticism is mounting over Government’s menu of tax measures for 2017, particularly...

Opposition may challenge govt. in court on freezing of bank accounts

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition may challenge govt. in court on freezing of bank accounts

– Jagdeo While the Parliamentary Opposition, the People’s Progressive Party Civic cannot challenge the government on its intention to apply Value Added Tax on electricity and water, it plans...

Murdered in 2010, buried in 2016…Babita Sarjou will be laid to rest Tuesday

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Murdered in 2010, buried in 2016…Babita Sarjou will be laid to rest Tuesday

In 2010, she was strangled and then thrown in a shallow grave. Six years later, her skeletal remains, clad in a shalwar and a pair of heels were dug up from her estrange husband’s backyard. Now...

Absence of permanent solution for sugar in Budget disappointing – PSC

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Absence of permanent solution for sugar in Budget disappointing – PSC

By Abena- Rockcliffe-Campbell President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Vishnu Doerga said he is disappointed with government for its failure to propose a permanent solution...

Noble House Seafoods Cricket…Ovid Richardson become 1st batsman to score two tons in same match

Dec 05, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Noble House Seafoods Cricket…Ovid Richardson become 1st batsman to score two tons in same match

Everest, GNIC, TSC and Police into semis By Sean Devers Everest, TSC, Police and GNIC all qualified for next weekend’s semi-finals of Georgetown Cricket Association’s (GCA) Noble House Seafoods...

Guyanese boxer, Laured Stewart, commences USA sojourn on successful note

Dec 05, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese boxer, Laured Stewart, commences USA sojourn on successful note

Guyanese boxers continue to impress on the international scene and the latest of them, Laured Stewart, has kept the tradition alive with a decisive 2nd round knockout victory over Mexican, Daniel...

Hospital promises probe into baby’s death

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Hospital promises probe into baby’s death

Losing a child is never easy but for Basanti Lall and her husband, Mohammed Khan, the mystery surrounding their infant son’s death is what makes it even more painful. The couple’s trouble...

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Sparta Boss survive; Camp Street All Stars, Broad Street Bullies register upsets

Dec 05, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Sparta Boss survive; Camp Street All Stars, Broad Street Bullies register upsets

Defending national and Georgetown champions Sparta Boss survived another fierce encounter this time against nemesis Channel 9 Warriors in the penultimate game of another night of pulsating action in...

President fetes over 300 children at West Berbice

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on President fetes over 300 children at West Berbice

President David Granger is urging citizens to hold strong to the value of fellowship, which is best exemplified at Christmas time. The President made these remarks yesterday at Onderneeming Village,...

Burnt three-year-old ready for school after five surgeries

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Burnt three-year-old ready for school after five surgeries

Little Ranie Rogers is a survivor. She was just 16-months-old when she suffered third degree burns to her head, right side face and arms when a flaming kerosene stove fell on her in the kitchen of...

Three-year-old snake bite victim undergoes skin graft

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Three-year-old snake bite victim undergoes skin graft

Three-year-old Ezra Samuels’ first visit to Georgetown was under unfortunate circumstances. He was air-dashed to the city on October 27, after being bitten on the heel of his left foot by a...

Guyanese entrepreneur selected for Queen’s Young Leaders Award

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese entrepreneur selected for Queen’s Young Leaders Award

– hopes to boost youth leadership in Guyana A young Guyanese entrepreneur who works in disadvantaged communities to reduce suicide has been selected to represent the Nation at the...

Spartons capture Dynasty Dominoes crown

Dec 05, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Spartons capture Dynasty Dominoes crown

Spartons chalked up 84 games to win the final of the Dynasty Sports Bar dominoes competition which concluded recently at Dynasty. All Season’s placed second with 78 games while Assassins finished...

UCCA secures sponsorship for 2017 T20 competition

Dec 05, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on UCCA secures sponsorship for 2017 T20 competition

The Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) has secured sponsorship for a T20 competition which will commence in January 2017. Businessman Thakurdial Tulshi of No. 49 Village, Corentyne, Berbice...

WBCA to commence preparations for GCB 50-over this weekend

Dec 05, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on WBCA to commence preparations for GCB 50-over this weekend

The West Berbice Cricket Association (WBCA) will commence preparations for the upcoming GCB 50-over Franchise League with a practice match this Saturday December 10th at the Bush lot ground from...

The Reckless Mind: When philosophy fails the soul

Dec 05, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The Reckless Mind: When philosophy fails the soul

I got to know Raphael Lindo, through my friend, Bert Wilkinson. Each time Bert is in New York, he would ask Bert what books I need and Bert would bring them. A few months ago he emailed me about...

Linden children treated to early taste of Christmas!

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Linden children treated to early taste of Christmas!

Linden youngsters were recently treated to a sumptuous party for special children and a Christmas tree light up and giveaway, held in Amelia’s Ward. At the party which was held last Saturday at the...

Preventing the spread of HIV must start with the individual

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Preventing the spread of HIV must start with the individual

– Caricom officials Prevention is a key and critical factor needed to bring an end to HIV/AIDS. But in order to realise prevention each individual will have to play an integral part. “Because...

Barbados Caribbean Development Championships…GBA hopeful of fielding complete squad following successful walk-a-thon

Dec 05, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Barbados Caribbean Development Championships…GBA hopeful of fielding complete squad following successful walk-a-thon

Determination and grit are the hallmark of any good boxer desirous of becoming a champion and the executives of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), charged with initiating developmental projects...

Cohesion Ministry yet to prove its worth to Guyanese – Dr. Hinds

Dec 05, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Cohesion Ministry yet to prove its worth to Guyanese – Dr. Hinds

“I am wary of a consultant driven process which is where I sense the Ministry is headed. There is a place for consultants but they should not drive the process. The process of national cohesion...

THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT

Dec 05, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT

Did you hear the joke about the statistician? Probably. But only because being a statistician means never having to say you’re certain. There was a statistician who tried to cross a river with...

Disgraceful!

Dec 05, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Disgraceful!

The morning after Fidel Castrol died the President of Guyana was interviewed by the local media. He described how Castro transformed politics in the western hemisphere, he was the best known person...