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Following alleged compromising of ranks in Berbice murder…Public Security Ministry to monitor future donations to Police Force

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Following alleged compromising of ranks in Berbice murder…Public Security Ministry to monitor future donations to Police Force

“We do not want to see businessmen giving and expecting that they, having committed a crime, will now see that CPG group or police force compromising the investigation thereafter,” –...

Mexico interested in Guyana’s rice, seeks ‘diversity’ in imports

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Mexico interested in Guyana’s rice, seeks ‘diversity’ in imports

– says Ambassador during visit to Berbice As Guyana moves ahead in establishing bilateral relations with various countries as a means of promoting sustained development for the country, the...

No more sole sourcing of drugs in 2017

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on No more sole sourcing of drugs in 2017

– Junior Health Minister In registering her unremitting support for the 2017 budget, Dr. Karen Cummings, junior Minister of Public Health assured the National Assembly that next year Guyana...

Pedestrian, biker die in Liliendaal crash

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Pedestrian, biker die in Liliendaal crash

A biker and a drunken pedestrian were killed at around 20.00 hrs yesterday during a bizarre accident at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara. The biker has been identified as 25-year-old Frank De...

Mom of slain Bahamas teacher says killer was paid

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Mom of slain Bahamas teacher says killer was paid

Imagine living in Guyana and receiving a text message from your grandson in the US stating that his mother was dead. This is the case of Princess Earle, the mother of Guyana-born teacher Marisha...

Over $616M set aside in Budget for booming gold mining industry

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Over $616M set aside in Budget for booming gold mining industry

Government has set aside some $500M to further boost the already high-performing gold mining industry next year. During his budget presentation, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman said...

Inmates break prisoner’s leg after calling him an ‘informant’

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Inmates break prisoner’s leg after calling him an ‘informant’

A prisoner who is serving a 20-year prison term for killing a pensioner suffered a broken leg and other injuries on Sunday at the hands of other inmates who accused him of being an informant. Sources...

Education Minister promises innovations, notable improvements in 2017

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Education Minister promises innovations, notable improvements in 2017

By Kiana Wilburg Come next year, Education Minister, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine said that there will be a continued commitment to improving the administration of the education sector in more efficient...

Charlotte Street residents fear collapse of rotting shed

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Charlotte Street residents fear collapse of rotting shed

– say owner ignores pleas to demolish Persons living in an enclosed compound at Lot 167 Charlotte Street, Georgetown are seeking help from authorities to demolish a large, rotting shed,...

Digicel Regional First-Class cricket…Fifties by Hope (70) & Chase (57) help Pride’s fight back

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Regional First-Class cricket…Fifties by Hope (70) & Chase (57) help Pride’s fight back

Jaguars 32-2 at close leading by 55 runs By Sean Devers A responsible 70 by Test batsman Shai Hope and good supporting knocks from Royston Chase, Shane Dowrich and Shamarh Brooks kept the Guyana...

Gold Board must review method of purchasing in order to survive – Trotman

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gold Board must review method of purchasing in order to survive – Trotman

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell With losses of over $9.9B, the Guyana Gold Board just cannot continue operating in the manner it has been for the last 35 years. So said Minister of Natural Resources,...

Caribbean Development Boxing Tournament…Guyanese boxers dominate tournament as ‘prospecting’ team returns laden with gold

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Caribbean Development Boxing Tournament…Guyanese boxers dominate tournament as ‘prospecting’ team returns laden with gold

A brutal display of power punching, mixed with skill and aggression, netted Guyanese boxers several knockout victories and eventually the lion’s share of gold medals when the curtains were drawn on...

Rupununi Essence project makes $1M profit since June start

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Rupununi Essence project makes $1M profit since June start

…plans afoot to add more items to product line At a simple ceremony held yesterday at the Cara Lodge, the Institute of Applied Science and Technology handed over $1,031,208 to the Makushi...

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Battle of champions headline semi-finals

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Battle of champions headline semi-finals

It will be a battle of current and former champions when title holders Sparta Boss square off against inaugural winners Back Circle for a place in the final of the Georgetown Zone of the Guinness...

Alexander Cheeks to compete at US Junior Open Squash C/ships in Connecticut

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alexander Cheeks to compete at US Junior Open Squash C/ships in Connecticut

By Franklin Wilson Multi talented national Squash player Alexander Aaron Cheeks is set to make his debut at one of the most prestigious junior tournaments in the world, the United States Junior Open...

UG holds glitzy ceremony to honour outstanding athletes

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on UG holds glitzy ceremony to honour outstanding athletes

Last Friday, the University of Guyana held its Sports Awards Ceremony to recognize students who performed outstandingly both as individuals and members of teams throughout the year. The glitzy event...

Slain housewife’s relatives call on cops to renew hunt for killer

Dec 12, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Slain housewife’s relatives call on cops to renew hunt for killer

Now that the Guyana Police Force has been making significant progress in solving cold cases, the relatives of Candy Rawlins are calling on ranks to capture her killer. Her relatives are claiming that...

3rd Annual Smalta Girls Pee Wee Football Competition…Finalists to be decided today

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 3rd Annual Smalta Girls Pee Wee Football Competition…Finalists to be decided today

Who will be the last two teams standing will be known today when the semi-finals of the 3rd Annual Smalta Girls Pee Wee Football Competition kicks off today, at the Ministry of Education ground,...

TSC beat Police to secure final berth

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on TSC beat Police to secure final berth

Transport Sports Club registered an eight-wicket victory over Police to secure their place in the final when the semi finals of the Georgetown Cricket Association Noble House Sea Foods second...

Death by any means is still death

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Death by any means is still death

On Saturday morning, I was south on East Street when I parked a few yards away from Church Street to buy fruits at Merriman’s Mall. My eyes caught this huge billboard right in front of my car...

St. John’s Secondary wins at Draughts

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on St. John’s Secondary wins at Draughts

St. Johns Secondary School with 27 points emerged winner over Christchurch Secondary with 21points in the Pre-Christmas Annual Inter School Draughts competition played last Saturday in the...

Young players perform in Woodpecker Products annual Badminton Christmas singles

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Young players perform in Woodpecker Products annual Badminton Christmas singles

The Wookpecker Products Annual Badminton Christmas Singles tournament started on Saturday last at the National Gymnasium. This is the 7th year that this tournament is running and the GBA is extremely...

KING CRICKET AND OTHER MONARCHS

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on KING CRICKET AND OTHER MONARCHS

I love cricket jokes but seeing these days that a lot of them are getting selected to play for the West Indies, I decided to go back to my first love – Calypso – and indulge in one particularly...

WDCA trials set for today

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on WDCA trials set for today

The West Demerara Cricket Association will commence its preparation for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board 50-over franchise league with a trial game today at Joe Vieira Park. Those called to trials...

The appointment of judges

Dec 12, 2016 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The appointment of judges

The President cannot be compelled to act in relation to recommendations on judicial appointments. But once he does act, it has to be in accordance with advice rendered by the Judicial Service...

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Captains Face-off: ahead of today’s Final between Marian Academy and St John the Baptist

The Government is out of touch with reality

Kaieteur News – Things could not have gotten worse. This week was a terrible period in the country. Five members of... more