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Massive Gospel Concert generates abundant energy

Aug 30, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Massive Gospel Concert generates abundant energy

The National Stadium at Providence was packed to capacity and full of energy when the highly anticipated Carifesta Gospel Concert was held on Thursday night. In fact, the liveliness of the atmosphere...

‘Thief’ and ‘receiver’ remanded

Aug 30, 2008 knews News Comments Off on ‘Thief’ and ‘receiver’ remanded

A man accused of stealing several items and another individual who is accused of receiving the booty have both been remanded to prison. The men, Devon Herbert Clarke and Oswald Andrews, made their...

Two refused bail for sexual offences

Aug 30, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Two refused bail for sexual offences

Following appearances at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, two men have been refused bail after they were charged separately for different sexual offences. First making his appearance was...

Hundreds of Guyanese in UK affected by Zoom Airlines collapse

Aug 30, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Hundreds of Guyanese in UK affected by Zoom Airlines collapse

By John Mair The low budget Transatlantic Airline Zoom collapsed yesterday leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Zoom, based in Canada, simply could not pay its bills due to increased fuel...

This is the time to go after the criminal masters and corrupt officials

Aug 30, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on This is the time to go after the criminal masters and corrupt officials

DEAR EDITOR, Now is not the time to celebrate the killing of Guyana’s two most wanted criminals or fight over who should get the $60 million reward. This is the time for all Guyanese to work with...

Building of canoe completed at Amerindian Village

Aug 30, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Building of canoe completed at Amerindian Village

The most popular form of transportation of the Indigenous peoples, especially those from the riverain areas, is that of the canoe. This mode of transportation plays a significant role in the lives of...

Alpha Carifesta Football Festival: Pele and Alpha book semi-final slots

Aug 30, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha Carifesta Football Festival: Pele and Alpha book semi-final slots

By Franklin Wilson Pele, who would have lost their billing as the leading knockout artists showed ominous signs of regaining that status when they defeated 5-time Kashif and Shanghai Champions...

Cross is back as Solomon named Demerara U-17 Captain

Aug 30, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Cross is back as Solomon named Demerara U-17 Captain

By Sean Devers National under-15 Skipper Kwame Cross is back in the fray after being left out of the Georgetown side while Wicketkeeper Dexter Solomon was named Captain when the Demerara selectors...

GRFC to host beginners’ course

Aug 30, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on GRFC to host beginners’ course

The Guyana Football Referees Council (GFRC) will be conducting a Beginner’s Referee’s Course September 5 – 7, 2008 at the Carifesta Sports Complex (GNS), Thomas Lands. Registration of...

Chubby under-14 League reaches semis: Beacon, Thomas, Conquerors & GFC advance

Aug 30, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Chubby under-14 League reaches semis: Beacon, Thomas, Conquerors & GFC advance

The battle for a place in the championship match of the Chubby under-14 league, organised by the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) and sponsored by Guyana Beverage Inc., is set for today at the...

Courts present airline ticket to Jacobs

Aug 30, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Courts present airline ticket to Jacobs

– Pacesetters get inaugural insurance By Edison Jefford Local furniture giants, Courts Guyana Incorporated presented an airline ticket yesterday to national female basketball player, Nichola Jacobs...

Bryden & Fernandes assist rugby squad

Aug 30, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Bryden & Fernandes assist rugby squad

In a consequential display of corporate responsibility, Bryden and Fernandes Ltd presented a quantity of jerseys to the national female rugby squad yesterday, at a simple ceremony which was held in...

DCB invites 32 players to trials

Aug 30, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on DCB invites 32 players to trials

The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) has invited thirty two (32) players to trials for the upcoming El Dorado Inter County 50-overs competition scheduled to start on September 27. The first trial session...

Ryan Crawford horserace Meet fixed for September 7

Aug 30, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Ryan Crawford horserace Meet fixed for September 7

The Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club at Alness Village, Corentyne will come alive on September 7 with a grand horse race meet. Nine races are scheduled for the day including feature races such as the...

Restore a sense of patriotism in our youths

Aug 30, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Restore a sense of patriotism in our youths

DEAR MR. EDITOR, As a young Guyanese living in Guyana, one wonders where this country is heading. One would recall attending primary school and having to sing national songs and say the National...

Digicel is finally taking a stand on copyright

Aug 30, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Digicel is finally taking a stand on copyright

DEAR EDITOR, I was reading the Kaieteur News and the Stabroek News on 27th and 28th respectively, and I had to laugh because, as I mentioned, at every given opportunity whenever I get on radio,...

Let’s unite and raise our country to a land of paradise

Aug 30, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Let’s unite and raise our country to a land of paradise

DEAR EDITOR, My message to my fellow Guyanese is to stand up as a united nation in the real sense. Saying that we are a united nation is not yet making that a reality. My dream for my country is to...

Obama needs the Clintons’ backing to win the presidency

Aug 30, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Obama needs the Clintons’ backing to win the presidency

DEAR EDITOR, Guyanese I spoke with in NY had full praise for former U.S President Bill Clinton for what they unanimously describe as an outstanding speech on Wednesday night endorsing Senator Barack...

ONLY REMNANTS OF THE DARK NIGHT REMAIN

Aug 30, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on ONLY REMNANTS OF THE DARK NIGHT REMAIN

The deaths of Rondell Rawlins and Jermaine Charles are likely to result in the imminent collapse of a murderous gang which for years had driven fears into the hearts of Guyanese, caused mass distress...

Please let there be no Carifesta death tonight!

Aug 30, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Please let there be no Carifesta death tonight!

You don’t try to hurry home on Guyana’s roads. It is a dangerous thought. However, I did not want to miss the acceptance speech of Barack Obama on Thursday evening. I will get back to Obama, but...

GOD WAS AT WORK DURING CARIFESTA

Aug 30, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on GOD WAS AT WORK DURING CARIFESTA

On the morning of the day of the Opening of Carifesta X there was no hint of bad weather. Everything was so pleasant and it seemed as if we would have the perfect day to kick off this wonderful...

MORE WHISPERS, RUMOURS AND NEAR TRUTHS

Aug 30, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on MORE WHISPERS, RUMOURS AND NEAR TRUTHS

Bill has been partying till he drop. Here, there and everywhere. Let’s share some of the word on the street. *His favourite moment ten minutes of sweet music by Herbie Marshall and Keith Waithe in...

AT LAST!!! Guyana’s most wanted ‘Fine Man’, ‘Skinny’ killed

Aug 29, 2008 knews News Comments Off on AT LAST!!! Guyana’s most wanted ‘Fine Man’, ‘Skinny’ killed

– soldier wounded in shootout The reign of wanted man Rondell ‘Fine Man’ Rawlins came to an abrupt end yesterday when he and his accomplice Jermaine ‘Skinny’ Charles went down in a hail...

‘Fine-Man’s’ bloody reign

Aug 29, 2008 knews News Comments Off on ‘Fine-Man’s’ bloody reign

The true tally will never be known, but it is believed that between them, Rondell Rawlins and Jermaine Charles, called ‘Skinny’, committed at least seven mass murders and slaughtered more than 55...

Fine Man/Skinny killings…Relatives of Lusignan massacre victims breathe sigh of relief

Aug 29, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Fine Man/Skinny killings…Relatives of Lusignan massacre victims breathe sigh of relief

“You live by the sword, you die by the sword” – Relative By Nadia Guyadeen and Fareeza Haniff Relatives of the Lusignan massacre victims have expressed relief but yet harbour a hint of doubt...