Ex-con promising to develop $multi-billion ‘Jack Nicklaus’ golf course

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-con promising to develop $multi-billion ‘Jack Nicklaus’ golf course

In late 2007, he was sentenced to 84 months in jail in what US prosecutors said was a major scheme to defraud several targeted victims of their hard-earned monies. The victims included firemen and...

Auditor General finds… HDM Labs takes six months to supply “emergency drugs” that was needed in two weeks – Charges over $100M more than other suppliers

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Auditor General finds… HDM Labs takes six months to supply “emergency drugs” that was needed in two weeks – Charges over $100M more than other suppliers

Despite the vehement defence that the Ministry of Public Health mounted about its arrangement with HDM Labs, the Audit Office of Guyana still investigated the arrangement and has vowed to “conduct...

Concession agreement says… Private owners have option to run Berbice Bridge after Govt. takeover

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Concession agreement says… Private owners have option to run Berbice Bridge after Govt. takeover

In nine years time, the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) is set to hand-over the structure to the Government of Guyana. However, that would not have been the end of the controversial company if...

Greenidge meeting with Merrill Lynch exposes flaws in Govt handling of oil and gas – Nigel Hinds

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Greenidge meeting with Merrill Lynch exposes flaws in Govt handling of oil and gas – Nigel Hinds

The recent revelations that Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge, met with Merrill Lynch, who is likely interested in the investment feature of Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund has exposed...

GDF certified and paid over $17M for nonexistent plumbing works

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GDF certified and paid over $17M for nonexistent plumbing works

In its latest report, the Audit Office noted several discrepancies in the Guyana Defence Force’s spending for 2017. For instance, the Auditors found breaches in a $52.6M project where the GDF...

Region 7 Indigenous residents receive firearms

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Region 7 Indigenous residents receive firearms

Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Sydney Allicock, yesterday handed out another batch of licenced firearms to Indigenous residents from communities in Region Seven, Cuyuni-Mazaruni. The...

Vehicle owners feel the pinch as gas price climbs

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Vehicle owners feel the pinch as gas price climbs

Local gas prices at the pumps have jumped to their highest for the year, around $30 more per litre. According to prices yesterday at the service stations of the state-controlled Guyana Oil Company...

Soulja Bai got to deal wid nuff kak

Oct 23, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Soulja Bai got to deal wid nuff kak

Dem boys might have to ask “What has changed in de way dem parties ruling de country?” Everything wha use to happen under that scamp Jagdeo, continues today. Jagdeo use to give he best friend all...

Third EBFA/Ralph Green U-11… Timehri Panthers, Grove Hi Tech, Swan Diamond Upsetters & Agricola post first day wins

Oct 23, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Third EBFA/Ralph Green U-11… Timehri Panthers, Grove Hi Tech, Swan Diamond Upsetters & Agricola post first day wins

Two helmet-tricks, three hat-tricks and an equal amount of doubles were recorded on an eventful opening day of the Third edition of the East Bank Football Association / Ralph Green Under-11 League...

New state of the art operating theatre for Suddie Hospital

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on New state of the art operating theatre for Suddie Hospital

The deliverance of public of health care within Region Two [Pomeroon/Supenaam], will soon see drastic improvements, now that a state of the art operating theatre has been slated for the Suddie Public...

GTT enters partnership for cloud service

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GTT enters partnership for cloud service

GTT has announced a partnership with Fireminds, a regional provider for cloud services. Through this partnership the Guyana Data Centre will now be available. The Data Centre will serve to offer GTT...

KFC joins sponsorship team for Ignite

Oct 23, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on KFC joins sponsorship team for Ignite

Local fast food company Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has joined the sponsorship train for the upcoming Ignite event of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club. During a ceremony last week, Paul...

Sister recounts dead Guyanese woman’s fears

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Sister recounts dead Guyanese woman’s fears

The eerie social media account of now deceased Latoya Craig chronicles stories posted by a woman who was seriously concerned about the safety of children and violence. On Friday, Craig’s body...

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KMAI & BHMAMA combine for 19 medals Representative team from Korian Martial Arts International (KMAI) and Black Hawks Martial Arts Management Association (BHMAMA) recently returned from Barbados...

State no longer wants early hearing for JRA appeal

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on State no longer wants early hearing for JRA appeal

The State is no longer requesting an early appeal hearing to a ruling handed down in August by Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George. The Chief Justice had compelled Attorney General and Minister of Legal...

All Season’s Racing Service cops Raymond Alli Birth Anniversary dominoes title

Oct 23, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on All Season’s Racing Service cops Raymond Alli Birth Anniversary dominoes title

All Season’s Racing Service emerged winners of the Raymond Alli Birth Anniversary dominoes tournament which was held on Saturday night at Seeram’s bar, Alexander Village. All Season’s Racing...

Banks DIH/GABA league… Pacesetters versus Eagles feature clash tomorrow night

Oct 23, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH/GABA league… Pacesetters versus Eagles feature clash tomorrow night

Following last weekend’s break for the IBF Antilles under-18 3×3 tournament, which was hosted by the Guyana Amateur Basketball Association (GABF) at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH),...

Champion of Champions 2 dominoes set for Sunday

Oct 23, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Champion of Champions 2 dominoes set for Sunday

The second edition of the Champion of Champions dominoes competition organised by the Senior Organising Secretary of the Georgetown Dominoes Association (GDA) Mark Wiltshire will be held on Sunday at...

Duncan Street upgrade completed ahead of schedule

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Duncan Street upgrade completed ahead of schedule

In just five months rehabilitation works on Duncan Street between Vlissengen Road and Sherriff Street have been completed. The $61M project executed by S. Jagmohan Hardware Supplies Construction...

Review Regional Super50 (T&T Zone)… Red Force best line-up but Jaguars best ‘team’ – Jaguars’ Barnwell and Lewis 3rd in runs & wkts respectively

Oct 23, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Review Regional Super50 (T&T Zone)… Red Force best line-up but Jaguars best ‘team’ – Jaguars’ Barnwell and Lewis 3rd in runs & wkts respectively

By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Regal, Vnet, Noble House Seafoods & Cascadia Hotel Trinidad Red Force had undoubtedly the strongest team on paper in Zone ‘A’ of Regional...

Three national players to participate in MLS Caribbean Combined

Oct 23, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Three national players to participate in MLS Caribbean Combined

Three national players departed today to participate in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Caribbean Combined scheduled for Bridgetown, Barbados from October 22 – 25. The three – Ryan Hackett, Kevin...

UCCA Inter Secondary School cricket competition starts today

Oct 23, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on UCCA Inter Secondary School cricket competition starts today

After being postponed from earlier during the year due to the inclement weather the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) annual Inter Secondary School U17 hard ball cricket competition for...

CJIA project on schedule for December deadline

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on CJIA project on schedule for December deadline

· New arrival and departure sections open to passengers · Two boarding bridges operational The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project is still on schedule to be completed by...

GTU not politically influenced – GTU President

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GTU not politically influenced – GTU President

The Guyana Teachers Union [GTU] has always been committed to the cause of teachers. This is the assertion of GTU President, Mr. Mark Lyte, even as he reacted to recent comments which suggest that...

Appeal Court building extension project hit by delays ….Judiciary focuses on new court buildings

Oct 23, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Appeal Court building extension project hit by delays ….Judiciary focuses on new court buildings

There have been delays in the planned extension of the Appeal Court, which has seen the Chancellor of the Judiciary, Chancellor Yonette Cummings-Edwards (ag) take decisions to move towards the...