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SOCU fails to defend court case, Magistrate dismisses charges

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on SOCU fails to defend court case, Magistrate dismisses charges

Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman was left with no choice but to dismiss the charges against former Guyana Rice Development Board (GRBD) executives after citing a number of failures by the Special...

BIT wants Administrator to repay embezzled funds

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on BIT wants Administrator to repay embezzled funds

The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is looking to recover millions of dollars that has reportedly been embezzled by officials of the Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Centre (UCITC). This...

Sun and Sands has no mining permit in Guyana- GGMC boss

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Sun and Sands has no mining permit in Guyana- GGMC boss

While there are reports that persons linked to Sun and Sands Hotel are currently involved in mining, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is claiming that it is yet to issue the company...

How did my C/ville property end up in Jagdeo nephew’s hands?

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on How did my C/ville property end up in Jagdeo nephew’s hands?

–overseas-based Guyanese asks He is 70 years old and still working at a major airport in New York. Like many Guyanese, he too owns or maintains family properties here. It was supposed to serve...

Natural Resource Fund at risk for political gain – Int’l Analysts

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Natural Resource Fund at risk for political gain – Int’l Analysts

By Kiana Wilburg In spite of the potential economic benefits that would flow from the introduction of a Natural Resource Fund (NRF) (also known as a Sovereign Wealth Fund), there remains the...

Bandits brutalise Black Bush Polder family, cart off $7M

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits brutalise Black Bush Polder family, cart off $7M

A woman and her son are reportedly nursing injuries about their bodies after six men, armed with guns and knives barged into their home at Lesbeholden, South, Black Bush Polder Monday night and...

Woman, 70, trailed, robbed and then shot

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Woman, 70, trailed, robbed and then shot

An elderly woman who was accompanying her husband to refill their water was shot, during a robbery which occurred in front of Nimbus Water Guyana at 79 Laluni and Albert Streets, Queenstown, about...

Collect taxes from Jagdeo and he colleagues

Oct 10, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Collect taxes from Jagdeo and he colleagues

Nothing has changed. Is same six of one and half a dozen of de odda. Everybody hustling a dollar. De amount of money dem politicians handle can double all dem teacher payment fuh life. Tek Pradoville...

Regional Super50… Another Barnwell fifty lifts Jaguars to 7-Wkt win over Canada

Oct 10, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regional Super50… Another Barnwell fifty lifts Jaguars to 7-Wkt win over Canada

By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Regal, Vnet, Noble House Seafoods & Cascadia Hotel Led by another fifty from Chris Barnwell (99), Guyana Jaguars romped to a second win from three...

BCB launches 2019 Mike’s Pharmacy Under-15 Tourney as early preparation starts

Oct 10, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB launches 2019 Mike’s Pharmacy Under-15 Tourney as early preparation starts

2018 has over two months before the end of the year but this has not prevented the pro-active Berbice Cricket Board from launching its 2019 Inter-Club Under-15 Tournament. The Berbice Cricket Board...

Guyana Fitness Games Health and Fitness Expo on this weekend

Oct 10, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Fitness Games Health and Fitness Expo on this weekend

By Zaheer Mohamed Athletes from some of the top gyms in Guyana will test their strength and fitness this weekend when the Guyana Fitness Games hosts its fourth annual Fitness Expo at the Cliff...

BCB/Elizabeth Styles Under-21 tourney… Blairmont Community Centre defeat Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets to reclaim title

Oct 10, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB/Elizabeth Styles Under-21 tourney… Blairmont Community Centre defeat Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets to reclaim title

A brutal attacking innings of 59 runs from the powerfully built Rakesh Somwaru spearheaded defending champion Blairmont Community Centre to a successful defence of its Elizabeth Styles Under-21...

Is the Anna Regina Town Council proud of this?

Oct 10, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Is the Anna Regina Town Council proud of this?

By Franklin Wilson On a recent visit to the Cinderella County, the largest of the three counties in Guyana, it is clear as day that many, if not all of the persons in charge of facilities in and...

BCB 2018 Cricket Season… Albion, RHT Bakewell to clash in historic Raffik 100-Ball 2nd Division Final today

Oct 10, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB 2018 Cricket Season… Albion, RHT Bakewell to clash in historic Raffik 100-Ball 2nd Division Final today

The Hampshire Cricket Ground located in Lower Corentyne would the venue for the historic Final of the 2018 Berbice Cricket Board, Raffik Construction Services 100-Ball Cricket Tournament. Arch rivals...

GUYOIL,Tradewind Tankers School Football League… Lodge and Bishop’s High highlight match day number two

Oct 10, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GUYOIL,Tradewind Tankers School Football League… Lodge and Bishop’s High highlight match day number two

THE GUYOIL Tradewind Tankers School Football League continued Monday at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground with two big wins for Lodge Secondary and The Bishops’ High following the rousing...

GMRSC’s IGNITE… Miracle Optical confirms sponsorship for November meet

Oct 10, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GMRSC’s IGNITE… Miracle Optical confirms sponsorship for November meet

Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMR&SC) ‘Ignite’ National championship is set for November 10th & 11th at the South Dakota Circuit and it will also serve as the final leg of the...

Dr. Joaan Deo, Harry, Persaud excel at Suriname Invitational Golf tourney

Oct 10, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dr. Joaan Deo, Harry, Persaud excel at Suriname Invitational Golf tourney

Dr. Joaan Deo, Bridgelall Harry and Parmanand Persaud turned in commendable performances to win their respective categories at the Suriname Invitational Golf tournament which was held in Paramaribo...

Lethem man crashes on bridge and dies

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Lethem man crashes on bridge and dies

A Lethem man is dead after he crashed his motorcycle into a pick-up. Killed is Sylvester De Mendonca, also known as Junior Atkinson. According to reports, the 24-year-old died on the St. Ignatius...

Guyana benefits from UK-funded Hydrographic Surveying

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana benefits from UK-funded Hydrographic Surveying

The Government of Guyana through an agreement with the United Kingdom, has benefitted from a Commonwealth Maritime Economics Programme in Hydrographic Surveying. Guyana was able to access more...

Mothers’ Union makes history electing Guyana as president

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Mothers’ Union makes history electing Guyana as president

Mothers’ Union made history last week by electing its first ever Worldwide President from outside the British Isles. A record number of Mothers’ Union leaders from across the globe voted...

Shortage of staff continues to plague E’bo Health Care

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Shortage of staff continues to plague E’bo Health Care

The shortage of staff within the Public Health Sector in Region Two [Pomeroon Supenaam], continues to have a negative effect on the service provided to residents on the Essequibo Coast. This...

Guyana to modify immigration policies to accommodate fleeing Venezuelans

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana to modify immigration policies to accommodate fleeing Venezuelans

As the Government of Guyana continues to work with its international partners to support Venezuelan migrants, the Ministry of Social Protection will be training a group of officers from the...

Master trainers to help improve maths performance

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Master trainers to help improve maths performance

Mathematics Master Trainers yesterday signed contracts to begin working with mathematics teachers across the 10 Administrative Regions. This move comes as part of the Ministry of Education’s effort...

Food and Drug Analyst stipulate new rules for drug importers

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Food and Drug Analyst stipulate new rules for drug importers

The Government Analyst- Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) has announced that all drugs imported into Guyana must be registered with the Department in compliance with a New Drug Registration...

Bread and pastry attract multi-million $$$ bids

Oct 10, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Bread and pastry attract multi-million $$$ bids

– Three hospitals to be upgraded The National Tenders and Procurement Administration yesterday opened six bids, all above $6M for a yearly supply of bread and pastry to hinterland residents and...

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Peeping Tom… The President of Guyana’s response, regarding today’s planned talks with the United States Secretary... more