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Anticorruption advocates question …Has Greenidge become the new spokesperson for ExxonMobil?

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Anticorruption advocates question …Has Greenidge become the new spokesperson for ExxonMobil?

foreign companies should also be subjected to detailed background checks—Greenidge in 2014. On more than three occasions, Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl Greenidge, has expressed the...

Former AG Nandlall says…GECOM Chairman two jobs in violation of Constitution

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Former AG Nandlall says…GECOM Chairman two jobs in violation of Constitution

– Patterson still on Govt.’s payroll as legal advisor The troubles relating to the appointment of retired Justice James Patterson as Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)...

Ex-cop chops man, then drives into crowd helping victim, killing one

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-cop chops man, then drives into crowd helping victim, killing one

An ex-policeman killed one man and left three others injured after chopping one person before deliberately driving his bus into a crowd that was helping the individual he had wounded. The incident...

Bandits cut into Christmas profits at Mc Doom Filling Station

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits cut into Christmas profits at Mc Doom Filling Station

– after frequent robberies, owners forced to abort 24-hour service By: Davina Ramdass It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for many businesses, and it’s perhaps also the most...

Ministah seh de past don’t count

Dec 18, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Ministah seh de past don’t count

A man get convicted fuh a spate of armed robberies including bank robberies. In one of de robberies he kill a bank guard. He serve 20-odd years in jail. He come out last month and he apply to de Bank...

Hess investors growing increasingly impatient over returns

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Hess investors growing increasingly impatient over returns

– company heavily invested in Guyana Several investors in Hess, which have partnered with ExxonMobil and Nexen for oil exploration offshore Guyana, are preparing to force a sale of all...

$No need to probe Parliament fracas involving cops$

No need to probe Parliament fracas involving cops

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on No need to probe Parliament fracas involving cops

– Speaker Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland doesn’t see the need for an investigation into last Monday’s clash between the People’s Progressive Party’s...

Bandits shoot, rob Friendship farmer

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits shoot, rob Friendship farmer

Bandits shot a farmer in his Friendship, East Bank Demerara home before escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash. According to a police statement, the victim is a 65-year old who is a cash...

“Finally!” Creative minds foresee the time to enjoy fruits of their labour

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on “Finally!” Creative minds foresee the time to enjoy fruits of their labour

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Next year may be the dawn of a new era for those who struggled to secure a decent living in the local creative industry. Attorney General, Basil Williams recently...

Court rules Minister acted unlawfully in parking meter deal

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– M&CC seeks legal advice on way forward Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan acted unlawfully in his approval of the Parking Meter by-laws. This is the ruling that Justice...

Kitty resident peeved about parking lot three feet away from her home

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Kitty resident peeved about parking lot three feet away from her home

A resident of Sandy Babb Street, Kitty, Georgetown, is complaining bitterly about a parking lot which is being erected just three feet away from her fence. According to the resident, Roxanne...

Bartica forges ahead with ‘green’ town development projects

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Bartica forges ahead with ‘green’ town development projects

-President commends vision, successes thus far President David Granger met with the Mayor of Bartica, Gifford Marshall, and members of the Town Council at State House, on Friday, to be updated on the...

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition…Sparta Boss finally dethroned by ‘Gold is Money’

Dec 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition…Sparta Boss finally dethroned by ‘Gold is Money’

– Leopold Street finishes third A capacity crowd saw West Ruimveldt ‘Gold is Money’ dethrone Sparta Boss to become the new champions of the Georgetown Zone of the Guinness ‘Greatest of...

NA Blood Bank surpasses its target for 2107

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on NA Blood Bank surpasses its target for 2107

The New Amsterdam Blood Bank has accumulated 1,325 units of blood thus far for the year 2017. With numerous outreaches and blood drives throughout the region, the Blood Bank was able to...

2017 C’bean Boxing Championships…Guyana’s ‘Fearsome Foursome’ captures 3-Gold and 1 Silver in St Lucia

Dec 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2017 C’bean Boxing Championships…Guyana’s ‘Fearsome Foursome’ captures 3-Gold and 1 Silver in St Lucia

By Sean Devers Forgotten Youth Foundation’s 18-year-old Keevin Allicock followed up his Gold Medal in last year’s Championships in Barbados by winning another Gold medal when he defeated Ajayi...

Graham double hands Den Amstel 2-1 victory; GDF overcome Pourderoyen

Dec 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Graham double hands Den Amstel 2-1 victory; GDF overcome Pourderoyen

By Zaheer Mohamed Gavin Graham netted twice in the first half to give Den Amstel a 2-1 victory over Indigenous All Stars, while the Guyana Defence Force defeated Pourderoyen 1-0 when the Guyana...

Presidential Commission on NCDs launched to combat ‘state of emergency’

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Presidential Commission on NCDs launched to combat ‘state of emergency’

Guyana is in a state of emergency when it comes to non-communicable diseases [NCDs]. This was the observation of President David Granger yesterday when he launched a National Presidential...

Farfan & Mendes Junior Skill Level Squash Tournament…Daniel Islam beat Fernandes in last match of exciting tournament

Dec 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Farfan & Mendes Junior Skill Level Squash Tournament…Daniel Islam beat Fernandes in last match of exciting tournament

By Sean Devers Yesterday at the Georgetown Club, the curtains came down in thrilling fashion in the six-day Farfan and Mendes Junior skill level tournament with 15-year-old Daniel Islam pushing...

Beacon Foundation opens hostel for the terminally ill

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Beacon Foundation opens hostel for the terminally ill

In addition to a long list of charitable ventures, the Beacon Foundation on Thursday opened the doors of its Thomas and New Market Streets hospice to the public. According to co-founder of the...

Daley Jr. leaves his mark at Georgetown Grand Prix Final Showdown

Dec 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Daley Jr. leaves his mark at Georgetown Grand Prix Final Showdown

Regarded as the number one karter in the Caribbean, Collin Daley Jr. lived up to that billing on Saturday night, turning in an impressive performance to not just amaze fans but stun his opponents...

Watooka Day Nursery hosts Christmas social

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Watooka Day Nursery hosts Christmas social

The Watooka Day Nursery School on Friday ushered in the festive season in style with a Christmas social held under the theme “A Prince and Princess Ball.” The event provided a grand culmination...

The Mental Hospital Sports Club and play field being redone

Dec 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on The Mental Hospital Sports Club and play field being redone

The once famous Mental Hospital Sports Club and playfield which is also known as the National Psychiatric or Fort Canje Hospital is being rehabilitated. Situated in the hospital compound at...

Youths to play role in 2018 Film Festival

Dec 18, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Youths to play role in 2018 Film Festival

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. George Norton said during his budgetary presentation that, “The Guyana Film Festival would have a different focus in 2018”. Norton said that in...

Banks DIH AQUA & Powerade Christmas Badminton Singles Saturday results

Dec 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH AQUA & Powerade Christmas Badminton Singles Saturday results

The Guyana Badminton Association Banks DIH Aqua Mist & Powerade Junior Boys and Girls Under-11, 15 & 17 Singles Tournament continued on Saturday last at the National Gymnasium with several...

Overseas based Guyanese Flying Ace Cycle Club members assist another young cyclist

Dec 18, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Overseas based Guyanese Flying Ace Cycle Club members assist another young cyclist

The Flying Ace Cycle club continues to assist its young cyclists as they continue their quest to elevate themselves. The Club, which is based in New Amsterdam, was founded by Randolph Roberts and is...

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The private sector were cheerleaders for foreign investment

Peeping Tom… “The private sector were cheerleaders for foreign investment” Kaieteur News – The cries... more