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Consumer body demands forensic audit into GTT

Dec 14, 2016 KNews News 1

– says telephone company hid true profits, assets – landline expansion abandoned in favour of mobile services There is a major battle brewing between US-owned Guyana Telephone and...

Man shot dead in North East La Penitence

Dec 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Man shot dead in North East La Penitence

– reportedly went to aid of woman who was being robbed A 26-year-old man was shot dead shortly after 23.00 hrs last night, reportedly while going to the aid of a woman who was being robbed....

15-man gang robbery of cambio dealer…Four more arrested

Dec 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 15-man gang robbery of cambio dealer…Four more arrested

Four more suspects were in custody last night as police stepped up their search for the heavily-armed 15-man gang that carted off a reported $21M in cash and jewellery after smashing their way into...

Finance Secretary, AG must settle disagreement on abuse of Contingency Fund – PAC

Dec 14, 2016 KNews News 2

By Kiana Wilburg The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has had it with the fallout between the Office of the Auditor General and the Ministry of Finance over the supposed abuse of the Contingency Fund....

Porter accused of robbing cops at crime scene remanded

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Porter accused of robbing cops at crime scene remanded

A porter who is alleged to have brazenly robbed two policemen who were retrieving video footage from a Georgetown business, in relation to investigation of a recent crime, has been remanded to jail....

Cabinet’s no objection role will continue until govt. is weaned from process – PPC Chairman

Dec 14, 2016 KNews News 1

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Former Attorney General Anil Nandlall has voiced concerns over the fact that the Cabinet continues to exercise its no objection role, even after the appointment of a...

Abuse of authority…Health Minister does not want to influence Food and Drugs Dept.

Dec 14, 2016 KNews News 1

Minister of Public Health, Dr. George Norton, has denied instructing Director of the Food and Drug (F&D) Department, Marlon Cole, to release all of the consignments belonging to Sueria...

‘To Sir, With Love’ author E.R. Braithwaite dies at 104

Dec 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on ‘To Sir, With Love’ author E.R. Braithwaite dies at 104

Government has expressed condolences with the passing of the late educator, author and diplomat, Edward Ricardo Braithwaite (E.R. Braithwaite), CCH, who died on Monday, last, at a hospital in...

Chat-3 and ee friends seeing jumbie

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Chat-3 and ee friends seeing jumbie

Old people always talk a story bout de boy who cry wolf. He carry out ee sheep and then he start to fool people. He holler how de wolf coming fuh attack ee sheep and when de people run out he throw...

CJIA to rake in $1.3B in revenue by this year end – Patterson

Dec 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on CJIA to rake in $1.3B in revenue by this year end – Patterson

The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, is projected to rake in $1.3B in revenue by the end of this month. This was disclosed by Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson...

$20M approved for Commission still awaiting assent for legislation

Dec 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on $20M approved for Commission still awaiting assent for legislation

The Opposition’s sharp powers of observation were definitely on display yesterday in the National Assembly, as it was able to expose that the Government has set aside millions of dollars for the...

Gaskin forced to explain $212M allocation for Industrial Estates in 2016

Dec 14, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Gaskin forced to explain $212M allocation for Industrial Estates in 2016

Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin was yesterday forced to explain in the National Assembly, the expenditure of $212 million, during 2016 that was allocated for the Industrial Estates at Lethem,...

Reds donates first pieces of memorabilia to Sports Archives at National Racquet Centre

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reds donates first pieces of memorabilia to Sports Archives at National Racquet Centre

By Sean Devers With rain pouring outside, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perriera yesterday presented to National Sports Commission (NSC) a stump from the hundredth Test match he commentated in when West Indies...

GNRA Smallbore Annual Championship Shoot…Dale Hing, Richards, Hopkinson, Surujbali Persaud and Azaad Hassan are top guns

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GNRA Smallbore Annual Championship Shoot…Dale Hing, Richards, Hopkinson, Surujbali Persaud and Azaad Hassan are top guns

Captain and Vice Captain of the Smallbore section of the Guyana National Rifle Association Overall (GuyanaNRA) Dale Hing and Gordon Richards led by example as they captured the top two positions in...

Ninvalle for AIBA Congress in Montreux

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ninvalle for AIBA Congress in Montreux

President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), Steve Ninvalle, is scheduled to leave for Switzerland this weekend to attend an AIBA Extraordinary Congress. The Congress is slated for Fairmont Le...

Letter to the Sports Editor…This Coup will not stand the test of time, GCF President Burrowes still in charge

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…This Coup will not stand the test of time, GCF President Burrowes still in charge

Dear Mr. Editor, It was brought to my attention that an unconstitutional meeting of clubs affiliated to the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) was held at the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and no...

2016 Busta Champion of Champions …Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets and Young Warriors advance to Semi-finals

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2016 Busta Champion of Champions …Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets and Young Warriors advance to Semi-finals

The 2016 Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club organised Busta Champion of Champions 20/20 tournament got off to a successful start at the Area ‘H’ Ground on Sunday last. The tournament sponsored...

Better Hope SC to host Softball fixtures on Sunday

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Better Hope SC to host Softball fixtures on Sunday

Better Hope SC on the East Coast of Demerara will be hosting two 20-over softball matches on Sunday starting at 13:00hrs. Better Hope Over-40 will face Fisherman XI in the first encounter before...

Trophy Stall Doubles Tennis tournament …Downes/Andrews take down Squires/DeJonge in Men’s Open Quarters

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Trophy Stall Doubles Tennis tournament …Downes/Andrews take down Squires/DeJonge in Men’s Open Quarters

With 16 of 66 matches remaining at the close of Saturday, several tennis players welcomed the return of former Men’s Champion Phillip Squires to local tennis competition at the National Racquet...

Letter to the Sports Editor…The Kaieteur Sports agenda on Juman Yassin

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…The Kaieteur Sports agenda on Juman Yassin

Dear Sir, One need not to be an expert detective to recognise the work of a lynch mob. There are little tell- tale signs that will give it away. The job being done by the Kaieteur News Sport...

STAG Nations Cup kicks off today at Golden Grove…Teams from GFA, Berbice & East coast to battle; NSC on board

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on STAG Nations Cup kicks off today at Golden Grove…Teams from GFA, Berbice & East coast to battle; NSC on board

The STAG Nations Cup knock-out, five association football championship is set to kick off today at the Golden Grove ground, East Coast Demerara, with teams from Georgetown, Berbice and East Coast to...

GFF/STAG Elite League …GDF arrest Conquerors to end in pole after 1st round; Buxton and Victoria Kings post wins

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/STAG Elite League …GDF arrest Conquerors to end in pole after 1st round; Buxton and Victoria Kings post wins

By Franklin Wilson The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has sounded a stern warning that they are real contenders for their biggest title yet when they inflicted a 3-1 whipping on Fruta Conquerors to end...

P&P Insurance Brokers Annual GSSF Christmas Practical Pistol shoot on this weekend

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on P&P Insurance Brokers Annual GSSF Christmas Practical Pistol shoot on this weekend

Local practical shooters will for the second year be given an opportunity to participate in the Annual Christmas Practical Pistol shoot which has been exclusively sponsored by P&P Insurance...

Adams is new Director of cricket, Pybus steps down

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Adams is new Director of cricket, Pybus steps down

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- Former West Indies batsman Jimmy Adams is the new director of cricket for the West Indies Cricket Board, according to regional media reports. Adams, who represented West...

GABA unable to procure venue for League of Champions

Dec 14, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABA unable to procure venue for League of Champions

-postpones competition to January The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) has “regrettably” informed its members that it is unable to commence its annual ‘League of Champions’...