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Top Cop Seelall Persaud sent back home …in the public interest

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

Amid calls for a shakeup in the top brass of Guyana Police Force, Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud, was sent on special leave until further notice with effect from yesterday. Persaud had been...

Local Content legislation must compel oil companies to put Guyanese businesses first – GCCI President

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

By Kiana Wilburg Local Content Policy will not be enough to compel kings of the oil industry to put Guyanese businesses first for their services and supplies. It will take the power of legislation....

School sexual abuse allegations… Matter handed over to police

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

‘blame and shame’ head teacher to be reprimanded An investigation into the allegations of sexual abuse perpetrated by a teacher at The Bishops’ High School has now been handed over...

Govt. must balance confidentiality with transparency – Dr. David Hinds

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

Political scientist and executive member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) is troubled by the inclusion of a “Duty not to disclose information” clause in the Petroleum Commission Bill....

Boy, 2, crushed by minibus driven by father

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

The tragic death of a 2–year-old child yesterday left his mother in tears and father in custody following a shocking accident. Little Malachi Willis lost his life yesterday morning at his Lot 21...

14 years after killing outside Blue Iguana… Semi-crippled accused gunman remanded on murder charge

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

Leaning on a cane and assisted by two police officers, Mark Lowchee yesterday entered the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to be charged for a murder that happened 14 years ago. The accused, also...

Desmond Trotman sworn-in as new GECOM Commissioner

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

…AFC says injustice done to ignore party’s nominee “My judgment prevails, Mr. Trotman is the fittest person… you can’t fake experience” – President Granger The Alliance For...

Rum Jattan send home See-all

Nov 25, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News 0

People must realize that power is something that does only last fuh a time. Nobody must abuse it, because when it gone from you, wha you do does come back to haunt you. You mustn’t be spiteful,...

Guyana Goldfields denies letting go of 80 employees

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

Canadian-owned Guyana Goldfields Inc. has denied that more than 80 workers have been laid off. The company which operates the gold-rich Aurora mines, in Region Seven, is being accused by the National...

Teen escapee jailed for unlicensed gun

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

– denies armed robbery charges A teen who was recaptured following his escape from the Kitty Police Station was yesterday sentenced to two years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to...

Rusal workers accuse management of dragging feet over tax-free payment

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

More than week after learning of an agreement that they would receive a long-awaited, tax-free overtime pay, several workers of the Russian-owned Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc. (BCGI) are expressing...

Body in C’tyne backlands… Man died from ingesting poisonous substance – PM reveals

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

A Post Mortem examination conducted on the remains of Rajendra Persaud, a shift operator who was attached to Sterling Products Limited, revealed that the 58-year-old’s death was as a result of...

GPHC Maternity Unit still hard-pressed to reduce maternal and neonatal rates – OBGYN Head

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

No country in the world has achieved or is likely to achieve the ambitious goal of no maternal and neonatal deaths. This notion was recently amplified by Dr. Lucio Pedro, Head of the Obstetrics and...

Ministry gearing to improve Maths, English performances from foundation level

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

A deliberate tactic is being embraced by the Ministry of Education to sustainably address poor performances in Mathematics and English. This is according to information contained in an action plan...

Cops round up Corentyne rustlers, recover stolen cattle

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

– hunt on for rancher who fled Police from the Corentyne are trying to locate a cattle rancher who escaped after ranks tracked down several stolen cattle to his property. Two Fridays ago,...

57 witnesses to testify in Princess Casino robbery trial

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

The police are expected to call a total of 57 witnesses—inclusive of police officers and civilians—when the trial of three men who are accused of carrying out a multimillion-dollar robbery at...

Gunmen rob pastor after trailing him from bank

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

– three held, some cash recovered Bandits in a car robbed a 66-year-old pastor at gunpoint on Wednesday in Church Street, after trailing him from a city bank. The victim, of Haslington, East...

Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” Georgetown Zone …Defending Champs among winners on opening night

Nov 25, 2017 KNews Sports 0

Two time defending champions Sparta Boss, Bent Street, North Ruimveldt and Future Stars, were amongst the winners when the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown Zone, kicked off on...

Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Festival…T&T’s Queens Park among winners on night 2

Nov 25, 2017 KNews Sports 0

The mighty Pepsi Hikers put on another impressive show of hockey skills Thursday evening as they chalked up their second victory in as many nights as the Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Festival...

Bandit flees after ‘victim’ relieves him of gun

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

A would-be bandit found himself on the receiving end at around 15:45 hrs yesterday, after the businessman he attacked and two civilians relieved him of his firearm. The 46-year-old businessman had...

Boxing Day Boxing is back with “Sons of Champions” amateur card

Nov 25, 2017 KNews Sports 0

For almost a decade, ‘Boxing Day’ in Guyana has been void of a Boxing Day card. This year, that will change with the staging of an amateur event on December 26 with potential international...

Rafman Ally 15-over cricket tourney to commence tomorrow

Nov 25, 2017 KNews Sports 0

Rafman Ally 15-over softball cricket tournament is set to commence tomorrow at several venues in Georgetown. The event will be played in open and Masters’ category with trophies and cash prizes at...

Golden Jaguars vs. Indonesia begins at 07:30hrs today

Nov 25, 2017 KNews Sports 0

The Golden Jaguars, Guyana’s National Senior Men’s football team will play their first match ever in Asia this morning when they come against Indonesia in International friendly action from...

GCCI to set up Trade Councils to improve relations with India, Cuba

Nov 25, 2017 KNews News 0

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is expected to establish National Trade Councils in an effort to improve business relations with India and Cuba. This was revealed by GCCI...

Shooters Club to stage Pools competition tomorrow at Grand Central Sports Bar

Nov 25, 2017 KNews Sports 0

Shooters Club will stage a 30 players Invitational Pools competition tomorrow at Grand Central Sports Bar (Jerry’s Shop) at Public Road Grove, East Bank Demerara. Action starts at 4:00pm and the 30...

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Farfan & Mendes Junior Skill Level Squash Tournament…. Alphonso and Verwey impress with straight set wins

President Trump is right about mainstream American media

The biased American media has been enjoying the embrace of a substantial part of their country’s population, because a... more

Govt. postpones House sitting at last minute without informing Opposition

PPP/C’s MP’s were seated, but no government parliamentarians showed By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The usual money spent... more