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Those ‘pay to kill’ cases…‘Hit men’ could get reduced sentences for exposing those who hire them

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Those ‘pay to kill’ cases…‘Hit men’ could get reduced sentences for exposing those who hire them

“The GPF, together with the legal advisors, has from time to time explored the legislative provision that allows these paid killers or hit-men to enter into a plea bargain arrangement, where in...

No more ‘unlimited’ concessions for investors – Verwey

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on No more ‘unlimited’ concessions for investors – Verwey

– says Go-Invest and GRA employing strict monitoring mechanisms Stringent systems have been put in place to ensure concessions will no longer be recommended and granted in a “limitless”...

Attorney says…Parking meter contract makes company judge, jury and executioner

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Attorney says…Parking meter contract makes company judge, jury and executioner

– motorists can be fined $250,000, jailed for three months “So, for a parking violation, a parking violation; you haven’t killed anybody; you can find yourself in prison…” –...

Govt. should insist on financial responsibility from City Council

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. should insist on financial responsibility from City Council

– Attorney Ronald Burch-Smith There have been repeated calls for public entities to conduct their affairs in a manner that is transparent and accountable. As such, the government of the day is...

Youth beaten to death at Lethem

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Youth beaten to death at Lethem

Police from F Division are questioning several people in connection with the beating death of a 21-year-old man at Takatu, Lethem, at around 01.30hrs yesterday. Reports indicate that the victim, Lee...

Dem boys seh…Nutten in life is free

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Nutten in life is free

For de first time some people coming out and protest because dem don’t want to pay de parking meter fee. These are de same people who don’t even want to pay tax and dem wukking fuh more money...

Highest bidder gets contracts

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Highest bidder gets contracts

…Region blames recording of inaccurate minutes The Regional Council of Region 6 East Berbice-Corentyne has been awarding contracts to the highest bidders instead of the most competitive. The...

Constitutional Reform…Executive presidency has to go

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Constitutional Reform…Executive presidency has to go

– Dr. Hinds urges Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds, is disillusioned by the fact that the Government has not taken an aggressive approach towards...

Execution of 007 taxi driver…Family pleads for public’s help to find killers

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Execution of 007 taxi driver…Family pleads for public’s help to find killers

Having been repeatedly told that investigations into the September murder of 007 taxi driver Oswald Rambarran, are “still ongoing”, the relatives of the slain man are calling on persons with...

CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship – Bahamas 2017…Hamid confident Guyana will hold its own as history beckons

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship – Bahamas 2017…Hamid confident Guyana will hold its own as history beckons

By Franklin Wilson in the Bahamas with the compliments of Ringbang, Crown Mining Supplies, Fazia’s Collection, Fitness Express, German’s Restaurant and Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club. When...

Bounty Farm Ltd Handicap Tournament 2017…Deje Dias wins Open Category and Abosaide Cadogan Category A

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bounty Farm Ltd Handicap Tournament 2017…Deje Dias wins Open Category and Abosaide Cadogan Category A

The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) in collaboration with its corporate sponsor Digicel concluded its 2017 season with its customary Bounty Farm Ltd Handicap Squash Tournament at the Georgetown Club...

Supreme Court implements voice recording system

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Supreme Court implements voice recording system

An accurate court record is a critical component of every trial and court proceeding. In most Superior Courts, the Judiciary uses digital recording technology to ensure an accurate record for every...

Removing shades of Executive abuse from Constitution a tough task

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Removing shades of Executive abuse from Constitution a tough task

– Prime Minister While the process for Constitutional Reform seems to be a slow one, Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo recently guaranteed that it is going to be a sure one. The First Vice President...

East Bank four lane highway…Non-compliance of contractors causes further delays

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on East Bank four lane highway…Non-compliance of contractors causes further delays

The failure of local contractors to fulfill the requirements of the National Tender & Procurement Administration (NPTA) has resulted in further delays of the East Bank Four Lane Project. While...

New Diamond well to be ready by May

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on New Diamond well to be ready by May

– GWI Head blames poor planning for water woes With about 30,000 residents, Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara is perhaps the second largest scheme in the entire country, behind the...

Four male breast cancer patients receiving treatment in Guyana

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Four male breast cancer patients receiving treatment in Guyana

– Cancer Institute’s figures show By Rehana Ahamad Just as it’s common for women to have enlarged breasts, it is also common for people to assume that only women can be diagnosed with...

Cabinet to consider amendments to Integrity Commission legislation – Nagamootoo

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Cabinet to consider amendments to Integrity Commission legislation – Nagamootoo

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has tabled some amendments to the Integrity Commission legislation for Cabinet’s consideration. The First Vice President stated that the Government is desirous of...

In observance of International Women’s Day…Student Society Against Human Rights Violation gears for massive march

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on In observance of International Women’s Day…Student Society Against Human Rights Violation gears for massive march

A massive march demanding the introduction of comprehensive sex education in public schools; an end to violence against women and children; free, safe and easily accessible reproductive health care...

National Planning Forum 2017…CH&PA’s role in forward planning for community development on agenda

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on National Planning Forum 2017…CH&PA’s role in forward planning for community development on agenda

The Central Housing and Planning Authority will be hosting a National Planning Forum which will discuss the roles and responsibilities of the agency in forward planning for sustainable wholesome...

GCB’s Women’s Inter-County cricket…Campbelle’s unbeaten hundred gives Berbice title

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB’s Women’s Inter-County cricket…Campbelle’s unbeaten hundred gives Berbice title

By Sean Devers A masterful unbeaten century from West Indies player Shemaine Campbelle powered defending Champions Berbice to a 75-run victory over Demerara in the final round of the GCB Women’s...

Pleasurable Flavours…Linden woman crafts successful business

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Pleasurable Flavours…Linden woman crafts successful business

As a parent one always wants to make sure that one’s children have everything that the parent didn’t have, especially when it comes to education. Sometimes circumstances that are often described...

Will the GOA allow its defence to be breached?

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Will the GOA allow its defence to be breached?

By Rawle Welch After a whirlwind start to his new term in office, President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) K.A Juman Yassin appears to be back in normal mode. Yassin, who was re-elected to...

High ranking Martial Artists receive int’l accreditation

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on High ranking Martial Artists receive int’l accreditation

– Can now confer doctorates on local participants Not classified as one of the mainstream sports in Guyana, Martial Arts, however, received a significant boost recently when three members of...

Orange marmalade to transform Hiowa village

Feb 20, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Orange marmalade to transform Hiowa village

The Ministry of Social Protection will be collaborating with the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) to provide jobs for the residents of Hiowa village. Plans are underway to establish...

Wills is Circuitville Jaguars FC President

Feb 20, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wills is Circuitville Jaguars FC President

Owan Wills has been elected President of the Circuitville Jaguars Football Club based at Yarrowkabra, Linden Soesdyke Highway. The club’s first general meeting was held on Friday afternoon last at...

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In defence of nom de plumes

Kaieteur News – This column does not usually respond to criticisms because the column is intended to promote both the... more