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“Several Govt. players involved in multi-billion-dollar fuel racket”- Jagdeo

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “Several Govt. players involved in multi-billion-dollar fuel racket”- Jagdeo

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo strongly believes that quite a few “top ones” in the government know of, and, are quite involve in the fuel “racket.” Jagdeo, a former President, told...

Audit Office investigating Guyana’s preparedness for an oil spill

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Audit Office investigating Guyana’s preparedness for an oil spill

By Kiana Wilburg Auditor General, Deodat Sharma, has initiated steps to probe Guyana’s preparedness for an oil spill. Sharma revealed that he has an officer in British Columbia (Canada’s...

2,300 kilos cocaine bust in Paramaribo… Suriname rice exporter found on executed on 63 beach

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 2,300 kilos cocaine bust in Paramaribo… Suriname rice exporter found on executed on 63 beach

A Suriname rice exporter in whose containers authorities discovered 2,300 kilos cocaine earlier this month in Paramaribo, has been found dead in Guyana. Dead is Nitender Oemrawsingh, said to...

Judges, Magistrates who fail to declare assets will be named

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Judges, Magistrates who fail to declare assets will be named

Several Judicial officers, including Judges and Magistrate, are said to be in breach of laws of the Integrity Commission. Chairman of the Integrity Commission, Kumar Doraisami, told Kaieteur News...

Abu Dhabi US$8M loan to build solar power for almost 35,000 residents

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Abu Dhabi US$8M loan to build solar power for almost 35,000 residents

Communities in Guyana’s hinterland region are set to benefit from reliable and efficient electricity supply stemming from the installation of a 5.2-megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar PV...

Cop slapped with six more charges in drivers license fraud

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Cop slapped with six more charges in drivers license fraud

Months after three police ranks were hauled before the court to answer charges in relation to a massive fraud at a driver’s licence exams, six additional charges were instituted against one of the...

Exxon modifies deal with Norwegian seismic company following Venezuelan incursion

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Exxon modifies deal with Norwegian seismic company following Venezuelan incursion

USA oil giant, ExxonMobil, has modified its deal with Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS), the Norwegian firm it hired to provide two vessels to conduct seismic work offshore Guyana. Exxon opted to keep one...

Crying chain snatcher attracts Magistrate’s sympathy

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Crying chain snatcher attracts Magistrate’s sympathy

A man who pleaded with the court for leniency after admitting to snatching a woman’s chain was yesterday sentenced to six weeks community service by a City Magistrate. Shamar White, 20, was...

Two fat cat watching Guyana like rat watching cheese

Jan 15, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Two fat cat watching Guyana like rat watching cheese

From de time people hear that Guyana find oil is so dem start coming from all about. People who use to treat Guyana bad, suddenly trying to be nice to Guyanese. Dem boys remember when...

Several child sex abuse victims contract HIV, other STDs

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Several child sex abuse victims contract HIV, other STDs

Children who have been sexually abused often suffer from severe psychological and physical trauma. However, not much is said of the health complications of child sexual abuse victims. A report...

Saphier Husain wants to join challenge against Charrandass Persaud’s right to vote as MP

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Saphier Husain wants to join challenge against Charrandass Persaud’s right to vote as MP

Attorney-at-Law Saphier Husain of Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, who says he is the leader of the National Independent Party which contested the 1997 and 2015 General Elections, has petitioned the...

Two arrested for ex-cop’s murder

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Two arrested for ex-cop’s murder

One day after a body was found floating in the “Blacka” at the D’urban Back Lands, and identified to be that of a former member of the Guyana Police Force mounted branch, Cyril...

Despite $10 bottle tax, Banks profits rise $501M –to build multi-storied car park

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Despite $10 bottle tax, Banks profits rise $501M –to build multi-storied car park

Makers of the Banks Beer and franchise holder of Coca Cola are reporting that a new $10 environmental tax has affected its competitiveness. In its recently released 2018 annual report, for...

GFF/Pele Alumini Frank Watson U15 League – West Demerara Eagles FC are champs; Pouderoyen end 2nd

Jan 15, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/Pele Alumini Frank Watson U15 League – West Demerara Eagles FC are champs; Pouderoyen end 2nd

Eagles United of Stewartville emerged as the inaugural champions of the West Demerara Football Association leg of the GFF/Pele Alumini Frank Watson U15 Intra Association League which concluded...

Brenessa Thompson off to fiery start on US Circuit

Jan 15, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Brenessa Thompson off to fiery start on US Circuit

Guyana’s sprint sensation, Brenessa Thompson, kicked off her 2019 season with a Gold and Bronze medal finish at the Ted Nelson Invitational that was hosted at the Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium,...

Narayan Ramdhani begins 2019 on high note

Jan 15, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Narayan Ramdhani begins 2019 on high note

National Badminton Champion Narayan Ramdhani began the 2019 season on a high note when he won the men singles and placed fourth in the men doubles for the second time at the 2018-19 Alberta...

Guyana’s road to FIBA Americas tourney continues next month

Jan 15, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana’s road to FIBA Americas tourney continues next month

On Sunday, it was confirmed that Guyana’s national men’s basketball team that won their first Caribbean Basketball Championship (CBC) last June, will begin the second step of their...

Aurora Knightriders defeat Mashabo Tigers to take Community Cup

Jan 15, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Aurora Knightriders defeat Mashabo Tigers to take Community Cup

An attractive half century (73) by Ravi Beharry and a five wicket haul by off spinner Reshad Ally guided Aurora Knightriders to an emphatic 60 runs victory over Mashabo Tigers last Sunday at...

“Don’t change our recipe for success” Crandon tells Coaching staff Jaguars Head Coach leaves tomorrow take up Windies Asst Coach appointment

Jan 15, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Don’t change our recipe for success” Crandon tells Coaching staff Jaguars Head Coach leaves tomorrow take up Windies Asst Coach appointment

By Sean Devers The 37 year-old Guyana Jaguars Head Coach Esuan Crandon will depart tomorrow to take up an appointment as Assistant Coach of the Windies Team for their home series against England and...

Ariel claim MSC fund raiser softball title

Jan 15, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ariel claim MSC fund raiser softball title

By Zaheer Mohamed Ariel defeated Fisherman Masters by six wickets to win the final of the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) organised fund raising softball tournament which was contested on Sunday...

No confidence and democracy

Jan 15, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on No confidence and democracy

It is utter trite to describe a no-confidence motion as an act of treason. It gets more galling when a foreign government is being accused of conspiring to remove the government simply because...

US$218,000 contract inked to facilitate upgrade of TVET facilities

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on US$218,000 contract inked to facilitate upgrade of TVET facilities

A US$218,050 contract was inked yesterday, to facilitate the preparation of final designs and provision of construction supervision services for the expansion and refurbishment of three...

New measures to address sexual offences – CPA’s Director ─ will soon implement a Child Registry to target perpetrators of child sexual offences

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on New measures to address sexual offences – CPA’s Director ─ will soon implement a Child Registry to target perpetrators of child sexual offences

The Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) will soon implement a Child Registry to target perpetrators of child sexual offences. This follows the launch, last year, of the sexual offences court...

Brothers granted bail for damaging car

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Brothers granted bail for damaging car

Kishore Maraj and Komal Maraj were lucky to be placed on bail after denying an allegation against them for unlawful and malicious damage to property. The charge alleged that on October 29,...

Tucville resident caught with ganja during raid

Jan 15, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Tucville resident caught with ganja during raid

Christopher Cummings, 43, found himself before Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus charged with possession of narcotics. The food vendor who appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts denied the...

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