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Jagdeo fails to hold Integrity Commission meeting

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Jagdeo fails to hold Integrity Commission meeting

The promised meeting between President Bharrat Jagdeo and the Integrity Commission, slated for yesterday, did not come off as was promised by the President. Pandit Rabindranauth Persaud, a...

Suspected arsonist arrested after Buxton fire

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Suspected arsonist arrested after Buxton fire

Yesterday morning, police arrested a 33-year-old woman who allegedly set fire to the house she shared with her mother, two children and other relatives at 98 Barnwell Street and Buxton Sideline Dam....

Two fined for stealing State House “rum”

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Two fined for stealing State House “rum”

People who were working at the State House as carpenters nearly carted off a quantity of liquor belonging to the President. They committed the act on Monday last.“We took the rum after we find...

Police seek man who was caught stealing from farm

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police seek man who was caught stealing from farm

Police have launched a search for a man whom they believe could provide useful information on the brutal murder of Estate Manager Muneshwar Paragass. Paragass was shot dead during a robbery at his...

Legendary broadcaster Ayube Hamid passes on

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Legendary broadcaster Ayube Hamid passes on

For five and a half decades, Ayube Hamid brought the sounds of Mohamed Rafi’s “Suhani Raat” to radio listeners across Guyana; but now he has stopped playing. The legendary broadcaster...

Farmers disappointed with assistance from Agriculture Ministry

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Farmers disappointed with assistance from Agriculture Ministry

…‘We are doing the best we can’ – Agri Minister By Tusika Martin Farmers continue to be disappointed with the level of assistance they are receiving as they seek to get their...

Court Registrar challenges JSC allegation of disciplinary breaches

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Court Registrar challenges JSC allegation of disciplinary breaches

…matter taken before the court Supreme Court Registrar Sita Ramlal has filed a court action against the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) after she was called upon by the entity to answer to...

CARICOM tackles the scourge of illegal guns

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CARICOM tackles the scourge of illegal guns

Firearm examiners and ballistics experts from across the Caribbean Community are currently working on the development of an integrated ballistics information network for the region. It was explained...

DPP charges man a second time for same matter

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on DPP charges man a second time for same matter

PI was finished and accused committed …. Attorney-at-Law Vic Puran is peeved at the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions after the DPP reinstituted charges against his client, Kish...

Broadcasters hail Ayube Hamid

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Broadcasters hail Ayube Hamid

Broadcasters are hailing the contribution of Ayube Ahmad Khan, popularly known as Ayube Hamid, to broadcasting in Guyana. Hamid died yesterday. Before his death, he was the longest serving active...

Mothers’ Union launches mobile food unit

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mothers’ Union launches mobile food unit

The Mothers’ Union had a grand opening of its mobile food unit on Tuesday outside the St George’s Cathedral. This project will be used to sustain the Mothers’ Union Parenting Groups in the...

Chinese celebrate Year of the Ox

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Chinese celebrate Year of the Ox

The Chinese Embassy last evening celebrated the Chinese New Year with a grand cultural presentation comprised of beautiful dances, songs and Kung Fu displays that reflect the Chinese culture. The...

I will never use personal terms in analyzing the Jagdeo presidency

Jan 22, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I will never use personal terms in analyzing the Jagdeo presidency

On Tuesday afternoon, all Georgetown was buzzing with the contents of the ten-page statement of the former First Lady on President Jagdeo’s attitude towards her during their marriage and after the...

Convert the vendors’ mall into a parking lot

Jan 22, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Convert the vendors’ mall into a parking lot

Just how many approved vendors are currently operating from the Vendors’ Mall on Water Street? I do not believe that more than thirty are at the moment. There may be more than thirty persons on...

YASSIN URGES DIALOGUE TO RESOLVE CONFLICT BETWEEN MEDIA, SPORTS ORGANISATIONS

Jan 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on YASSIN URGES DIALOGUE TO RESOLVE CONFLICT BETWEEN MEDIA, SPORTS ORGANISATIONS

President of the Guyana Olympics Association (GOA) K. A. Juman Yassin is calling for dialogue as a means of conflict resolution between the respective sports bodies even as he notes the raging feud...

Thanks to the media

Jan 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Thanks to the media

By Rawle Welch The sudden explosion of news articles and opinion pieces that inundated the print media last year lamenting the lack of performance by sport officials seems to have brought about a...

TT enthusiasts greet John in the US

Jan 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on TT enthusiasts greet John in the US

Fund collected for top athlete By Edison Jefford A handful of Table Tennis (TT) enthusiasts greeted Guyana’s Michelle John in New York on Sunday as the partial scholarship athlete was in...

GFA awaits improved weather to restart 2008 Season

Jan 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GFA awaits improved weather to restart 2008 Season

By Franklin Wilson Secretary of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Marlan Cole speaking with Kaieteur sport yesterday disclosed that they are hoping for improved weather to restart and...

No definite recommencement date for GABA League

Jan 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on No definite recommencement date for GABA League

Cadogan, Rose met yesterday By Edison Jefford While the weather was initially blamed for the stalling of the inaugural GABA League at the Burnham Basketball Court, the same cannot be applicable now...

Hikers eliminated at semi-final stage

Jan 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Hikers eliminated at semi-final stage

– loses to Canadian side on penalty flicks Despite ending at the top of their group, defending champions Hikers Hockey Club was eliminated at the semi-final stage at the Sixth Annual Ventures...

Antigua forfeit hosting Guyana/Leewards match

Jan 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Antigua forfeit hosting Guyana/Leewards match

Switch to Nevis will increase airfare cost says WICB Director By Sean Devers Financial problems continue to affect West Indies cricket resulting in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) fourth-round...

Murdered gas station owner’s killer still at large

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Murdered gas station owner’s killer still at large

Almost two months after the body of 67-year-old Brandis Roberts was discovered with hands bound behind his back in his home in Parika, the trail leading to his murderer(s) seems to have gone cold. A...

Two fined for stealing State House “rum”

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Two fined for stealing State House “rum”

People who were working at the State House as carpenters nearly carted off a quantity of liquor belonging to the President. They committed the act on Monday last. “We took the rum after we find it...

Johnson re-elected Chairman of EBECC

Jan 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Johnson re-elected Chairman of EBECC

Former Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) President and Vice-President of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Alvin Johnson was re-elected Chairman of East Bank Essequibo Cricket Committee (EBECC) at its...

Kevin McLean added to West Indies “A” Team

Jan 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Kevin McLean added to West Indies “A” Team

Pascal pulls out due to injury The West Indies selectors have announced a change to the West Indies “A” Team to play against England at Warner Park in St Kitts from January 29-31. Fast bowler...

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The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day Horse race meet

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more