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Skinny’s uncle, woman charged with harbouring slain fugitive

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Skinny’s uncle, woman charged with harbouring slain fugitive

An Agricola man who claims to be the uncle of slain fugitive Jermaine ‘Skinny’ Charles and a 32-year-old female resident of Goedverwagting and Sophia were remanded yesterday after being charged...

Tragedy at Upper Mazaruni… Children perish in dormitory fire

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Tragedy at Upper Mazaruni… Children perish in dormitory fire

Three students from the Waramadong Secondary School perished in a fire which engulfed their dormitory on Sunday evening, leaving the entire community in shock and grief. Those dead are Seleza Sam,...

Amerindian Heritage Month launched – Students’ deaths prompt toned down celebrations

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Amerindian Heritage Month launched – Students’ deaths prompt toned down celebrations

The Ministry of Amerindians Affairs yesterday launched “Amerindian Heritage Month”, which is being observed under the theme, “Inspiring Our Nation To Move Forward In Unity.” The event was...

Four die in E’bo River boat mishap

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Four die in E’bo River boat mishap

– one body recovered Four persons perished in the Essequibo River following a collision between a motor powered boat and a canoe early yesterday morning. Rescuers are combing the river for the...

Girl, 9, perishes after falling into school outhouse

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Girl, 9, perishes after falling into school outhouse

The first day of the new school year got off to a horrific start when a nine-year old girl perished after falling into her school’s outhouse at the Kumaka/Moruka Primary School in the North West...

Schools reopen… Satisfactory attendance reported in the city

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Schools reopen… Satisfactory attendance reported in the city

As assured by Education Minister Shaik Baksh, public schools countrywide, with the exception of a few, were reopened yesterday. Visits to several city schools revealed that while some had capacity...

Audit launched into Barama investment programme

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Audit launched into Barama investment programme

The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) yesterday launched an audit into the investment programme of Barama Company Limited after it was reported that the company has been misleading the commission...

Cop arrested for accepting bribe at roadblock

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Cop arrested for accepting bribe at roadblock

The Guyana Police Force is informing members of the public that offering of inducements to members of the force for favours is an offence and can lead to serious consequences. The warning comes in...

Haslington woman shot while fighting off would-be rapist

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Haslington woman shot while fighting off would-be rapist

A 20-year-old Haslington woman was shot in her left hand while fighting off a man who attempted to rape her last Sunday night. The woman, who resides in Block ‘C’, Haslington, East Coast...

PM reveals Pomeroon man not murdered

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on PM reveals Pomeroon man not murdered

A post mortem performed on the remains of 39-year-old Linden Henry has ruled out murder which was initially suspected. The examination revealed that Henry died as a result of drowning. A source close...

Elderly woman found dead in house

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Elderly woman found dead in house

– Police suspect foul play Police on the West Coast of Demerara have launched an investigation into what they suspect to be a murder. Reports are that the victim, a female, was found with a...

Education Month begins… Minister, CEO advocate strong partnerships for children’s growth

Sep 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Education Month begins… Minister, CEO advocate strong partnerships for children’s growth

The activities of Education Month kicked off yesterday with a prayer breakfast at the Kingston Headquarters of the Red Cross Society. This was attended by top officials of the Education Ministry....

Cellink Plus Premier League…Alpha humble Santos, Uprising, Pele draw

Sep 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Cellink Plus Premier League…Alpha humble Santos, Uprising, Pele draw

By Franklin Wilson Defending champions Alpha United turned in another solid performance in taking full points against Santos in their latest Cellink Plus Premier League clash with Santos at the...

Mark Perry set for CAC

Sep 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Mark Perry set for CAC

Reigning Mr. Guyana Mark ‘Uno’ Perry, who also has the distinction of being the inaugural Mr. Hugh Ross Champion, is set and ready to represent Guyana at the upcoming Central American &...

MYO / Trophy Stall Inter-Jamaat cricket…Windsor Forest are 2008 champions

Sep 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on MYO / Trophy Stall Inter-Jamaat cricket…Windsor Forest are 2008 champions

In an all West Demerara final, Windsor Forest held their nerves to defeat Meten-Meer-Zorg (MMZ) to win the 2008 Muslim Youth Organisation / Trophy Stall Tapeball Cricket competition at the MYO ground...

Female rugby squad intensifies preparations

Sep 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Female rugby squad intensifies preparations

– two UK players on exchange visitThe Guyana national female rugby squad in training for the upcoming NAWIRA Sevens Championships scheduled to be staged in the Bahamas on October 25-26 has...

LABA Basketball Festival…Pistons, Kings reach final

Sep 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on LABA Basketball Festival…Pistons, Kings reach final

By Edison Jefford National first division champions, Wismar Pistons and last year’s national Division One runner–up, Kashif and Shanghai Kings, ensured that the rivalry between them was renewed...

Neal & Massy 1st division cricket…Carmichael’s fifty fails to save TSC from defeat against MSC

Sep 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Neal & Massy 1st division cricket…Carmichael’s fifty fails to save TSC from defeat against MSC

Former National under-19 all-rounder Kelon Carmichael stroked four fours and two sixes in a commanding 54, but Orin Forde responded with 49 and 2-19 to see Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) to a...

Floodlight XI beat Mount Everest Lodge in Softball cricket encounter

Sep 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Floodlight XI beat Mount Everest Lodge in Softball cricket encounter

The 25 overs Softball Cricket match played at the YMCA ground and sponsored by Saravin Sawmill resulted in a win for Floodlight XI. Floodlight made 192 for 8 with Ramesh Sunich slamming 73 not out...

GCB Beharry Cup 2nd division cricket…MSC, TSC GYO record victories

Sep 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on GCB Beharry Cup 2nd division cricket…MSC, TSC GYO record victories

Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) won twice, while Transport Sports Club (TSC) and GYO also registered wins as the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Beharry Cup second division 40-overs cricket...

My perspective on why Magistrate Gilhuys was not charged

Sep 02, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on My perspective on why Magistrate Gilhuys was not charged

DEAR EDITOR, I have read articles in the SN of the 29 August 2008 and Kaieteur News newspapers of the 29 August 2008 and the 31st August 2008, emphasising that the DPP recommended no charges against...

National champion leads Carifesta/Topco Juice Chess Tournament

Sep 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on National champion leads Carifesta/Topco Juice Chess Tournament

The Carifesta/Topco Juice Chess Tournament got under way last Sunday with the first four rounds. National Champion Kriskal Persaud took the lead after the final round of the day. The player of...

What propelled Mervin’s assertions about “mounting concerns”?

Sep 02, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on What propelled Mervin’s assertions about “mounting concerns”?

DEAR EDITOR, I must respond to Emile Mervin’s letter “Seecharran mixes up growing fears with groundless falsities” (Kaieteur News, August 31). The President of Guyana is a political player in a...

Correction

Sep 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Correction

DEAR READERS, We sincerely apologise for incorrectly stating that Guyana’s lone Olympic medallist to date Michael Parris won his bronze medal at the1988 Games in Seoul in a recent article. Instead,...

Freddie Kissoon column…Obfuscating political nastiness

Sep 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Freddie Kissoon column…Obfuscating political nastiness

One of the policies I have inflexibly clung to as a commentator is that political misrepresentations, whether as part of a conspiracy or a genuine mistake, must be replied to by those interested in...

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Sammy to be appointed as West Indies Senior Men’s Head Coach for all formats

The oil industry is a casino of cash, power and corruption

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- According to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow in her book, Blowout: “The oil and gas industry... more