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Jagdeo to meet with President Granger today

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo to meet with President Granger today

Despite the firm position he took last week that there will be no meeting unless it is about a date for elections, Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo will be shaking hands with President David Granger...

Clampdown on pilots after recent crashes… GCAA deploys flight trackers; threatens to yank licences

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Clampdown on pilots after recent crashes… GCAA deploys flight trackers; threatens to yank licences

For years, it was a public secret in the aviation sector. Pilots would log to fly to a specific area in the hinterlands. However, during the time, a number of them would make dashes to other...

Peter Ramsaroop questioned at CID Headquarters in Charrandass probe

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Peter Ramsaroop questioned at CID Headquarters in Charrandass probe

People’s Progressive Party supporter Peter Ramsaroop was questioned yesterday at CID Headquarters, Eve Leary, in connection with what police say is an ongoing investigation into allegations against...

Govt.: Landing fees discounts not unusual in industry -Opposition demands American Airlines contract be released

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt.: Landing fees discounts not unusual in industry -Opposition demands American Airlines contract be released

Government has defended a decision to grant American Airlines discounts on airport landing fees. Yesterday, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) said that the discount is not unusual...

Residents capture bandit after Sophia teacher robbed of motorcycle, chain.

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Residents capture bandit after Sophia teacher robbed of motorcycle, chain.

Sophia residents arrested a bandit on Monday shortly after he robbed a teacher. Police are searching for his accomplice now, it was disclosed yesterday. According to the police, on Monday, a...

No way Guyana can produce one million barrels per day by 2025 – Ramson – Calls on Jordan to stop selling dreams

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on No way Guyana can produce one million barrels per day by 2025 – Ramson – Calls on Jordan to stop selling dreams

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, apparently displayed a lack of understanding about what is happening in his country’s oil sector when he said that Guyana is on...

People want to know wha dem getting

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on People want to know wha dem getting

Everybody know Exxon find oil and boasting how much million barrels it gun produce. It building some big boats to transport de oil and when it sell Guyana suppose to get money. But de...

BCB/New Building Society Ltd 40-Overs Cricket Tournament D’Edward crush Young Warriors to advance to Final – face Rose Hall Town Bakewell for title

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB/New Building Society Ltd 40-Overs Cricket Tournament D’Edward crush Young Warriors to advance to Final – face Rose Hall Town Bakewell for title

D’Edward Cricket Club of West Bank Berbice on Sunday last, created history by becoming the first Club from Region 5 to reach the Final of the New Building Society Ltd countywide 40-Overs Cricket...

Fisherman Masters claim Trophy Stall Mash softball title

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fisherman Masters claim Trophy Stall Mash softball title

Fisherman Masters emerged champions of the Trophy Stall Mash Cup softball competition which was contested on Sunday last. Following victories in their opening encounters, the fast improving...

Berbice Volleyball Association holds successful awards ceremony

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Volleyball Association holds successful awards ceremony

The Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA), which is touted as one of the most active sporting organisation in the County, held its annual awards ceremony at the Guysuco Apprentice Hostel venue, Port...

Concacaf Nations League Countdown Golden Jaguars to engage Suriname in warm up match Engaged Fruta Conquerors in training match

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Concacaf Nations League Countdown Golden Jaguars to engage Suriname in warm up match Engaged Fruta Conquerors in training match

The Guyana National Senior Men’s Team, commonly known as the Golden Jaguars, has completed a third training match against the Fruta Conquerors Football Club on Saturday last and while Guyana-based...

Basketball on the rise in Bartica – BBA President Kenneth Williams Benefits of enhanced facilities bouncing in

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Basketball on the rise in Bartica – BBA President Kenneth Williams Benefits of enhanced facilities bouncing in

President of the Bartica Basketball Association (BBA) Kenneth Williams is resolute in ensuring the young athletes in the sport are afforded the requisite exposure and facilities in order to attain...

All Stars are Wakenaam NDC Dominoes champ

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on All Stars are Wakenaam NDC Dominoes champ

All Stars won the final of the Wakenaam Neighbourhood Democratic Council Dominoes competition which was contested on Sunday last at Carlosh Sports Bar in Goo d Success. All Stars chalked up 71 games...

Guinness Greatest of the Streets Berbice Zone kicks off Friday

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness Greatest of the Streets Berbice Zone kicks off Friday

Eight exciting matches are carded for Friday on the opening night of the Guinness Greatest of the Streets football Berbice Sub-Meet at the New Amsterdam Stelling tarmac. Defending champions Trafalgar...

Night swims for National Aquatic Centre soon

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Night swims for National Aquatic Centre soon

DPI, Guyana, – Local swimmers will soon have the opportunity to further hone their skills during the late hours of the day, as the National Sports Commission (NSC) is set to install pool lights...

Spooner, Hinds slam centuries Adams grabs 5

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Spooner, Hinds slam centuries Adams grabs 5

Centuries by Joel Spooner and Adrian Hinds and a five-wicket haul from Jonathan Adams crowned a fine weekend for Transport Sports Club when the Georgetown Cricket Association Noble House Sea Foods...

FUP One day cricket competition and Fun day set for Sunday

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on FUP One day cricket competition and Fun day set for Sunday

The recently launched Federal United Party (FED –UP), which is predominantly based in Berbice at the moment, is using sports at the moment to get its message over to the Guyanese population. The...

Access to science labs to help bolster public schools performances

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Access to science labs to help bolster public schools performances

The Ministry of Education is moving ahead with its work to improve the quality of education offered to students in the subject areas that fall under Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics...

Woodpecker Products Women’s First Division Hockey League GBTI GCC humble Spartans 9-1 on Monday

Mar 06, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Woodpecker Products Women’s First Division Hockey League GBTI GCC humble Spartans 9-1 on Monday

Play in the Woodpecker Products Women’s 1st Division Outdoor Hockey League continued on Monday night at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground on Shivnarine Chanderpaul Drive with one match....

Tale of two bridges

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Tale of two bridges

During 2013, according to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, the previous administration spent $43M for a new bridge in Moruca, Region One. Because of poor construction, it was completely...

Protests against Region One chairman

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Protests against Region One chairman

A number of residents of Mabaruma, Region One, yesterday protested against Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley, who is facing sex accusations against a man, 22, who is challenged intellectually. The...

Toshaos received 67% increase in subvention under Coalition Govt ─ past council still to account for millions

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Toshaos received 67% increase in subvention under Coalition Govt ─ past council still to account for millions

The National Toshaos Council (NTC), the body that represents the Indigenous peoples of Guyana, received some 67 per cent increase in subvention in three years, under the Coalition Government. This...

Progress of HIV/AIDS fight to be amplified at PANCAP meeting

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Progress of HIV/AIDS fight to be amplified at PANCAP meeting

With a view of sharing the progress of the fight against HIV/AIDS, the Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS [PANCAP] will host the Seventh meeting of National AIDS Programme [NAP] Managers...

McDoom robbers jailed for 3 years

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on McDoom robbers jailed for 3 years

Three men were each sent to prison for three years yesterday after they were found guilty of a robbery under-arms charge, at the conclusion of a trial in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The...

Presidency and Security Ministries receive multimillion-dollar bids for vehicles

Mar 06, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Presidency and Security Ministries receive multimillion-dollar bids for vehicles

The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) received bids for 27 projects yesterday, most notably for the purchase of over a dozen vehicles and motorcycles for the...