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Man sells teen daughter into marriage for cash, beer, meat

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Man sells teen daughter into marriage for cash, beer, meat

CNN) — A California man sold his 14-year-old daughter to an 18-year-old man for cash, beer and meat, then called police when the prospective bridegroom didn’t live up to his end of the deal,...

‘Lepto’ victim sought medical attention one week later

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on ‘Lepto’ victim sought medical attention one week later

After being afflicted with an extraordinary fever compounded with a massive headache and spasms for almost one week, 50-year-old Ralph Stewart was convinced that he needed medical attention. With the...

Tennis courts, Squash facility top priority – Sports Minister

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Tennis courts, Squash facility top priority – Sports Minister

– multi-purpose sports complexes axed By Rawle Welch Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony last Monday gave an insightful interview with Kaieteur Sport where he outlined...

IAC extends help to Mahaicony, Mahaica Creeks residents

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on IAC extends help to Mahaicony, Mahaica Creeks residents

Last Saturday, representatives of the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) visited residents affected by the current intense rainfall in the Mahaicony and Mahaica Creeks. Neaz Subhan, Raymond Azeez, Evan...

Basketball leaders in decisive meeting today

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Basketball leaders in decisive meeting today

– future of federation, AGM key issues By Edison Jefford The remnants of the direction of local basketball seem to indicate that major stakeholders took serious offence to last year’s dismal...

BCBC appoints six executive members

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on BCBC appoints six executive members

Four committees named The Berbice Cricket Board of Control met on Sunday last and appointed six executive members in keeping with constitutional requirements following their just concluded Annual...

M&M Snackette presents prizes to Xmas promotion winners

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on M&M Snackette presents prizes to Xmas promotion winners

Yesterday, the management and staff of M&M Snackette presented the winners of the company’s Christmas promotion with their prizes. During a simple ceremony which was held at the Peter’s Hall...

Residents of Joseph Pollydore Street appeal to the M&CC

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Residents of Joseph Pollydore Street appeal to the M&CC

Some residents of Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge are appealing to officials at City Hall to remedy an engineering problem that has created a health hazard and is disrupting their lives. The problem...

GTTA to name provisional national teams

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GTTA to name provisional national teams

– at meeting this weekend By Edison Jefford With the intention of exposing more players internationally and strengthening the base of the sport domestically, table tennis officials will meet...

Where is Guyana’s Cricket Going?

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Where is Guyana’s Cricket Going?

Dear Editor, Like all Guyanese, I share a deep sense of disappointment over the performance of our senior team in the recent match against the Windward Islands. During the 70’s, 80’s and even the...

Kaieteur News regrets

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Kaieteur News regrets

In yesterday’s issue of the Kaieteur News, a report appeared that David Edwards, 45, of Princeville, Mahdia, who was charged for the unlawful possession of a 12-gauge firearm cartridge, was tried...

Masquerade folklore rapidly slipping from society

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Masquerade folklore rapidly slipping from society

Although the masquerade band has been a significant feature in society throughout the year, many have decided that the art form has lost its impact and authenticity, since those participating are...

Culbard retained as President of Cricket Umpire’s and Scorer’s Association

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Culbard retained as President of Cricket Umpire’s and Scorer’s Association

Grantley Culbard retained the Presidency when the Georgetown Cricket Umpire’s and Scorer’s Association held their Annual General Meeting at the CCWU clubroom on Sunday 11, last. As a matter of...

JP Association urges members to cease from any unauthorized acts

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on JP Association urges members to cease from any unauthorized acts

The president, Hermon Bholaisingh, and executive of the Guyana Justices of the Peace and Commissioner of Oaths to Affidavits Association is advising members of the profession to cease from indulging...

Sports will continue to be a priority for us – DDL official

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Sports will continue to be a priority for us – DDL official

By Rawle Welch In recognition of the important role that corporate sponsorship plays in the sustenance of sports, Kaieteur Sport has endeavoured to get first hand their views in relation to their...

12 months jail for bag thief

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on 12 months jail for bag thief

Raul Evans will spend the next 12 months in jail for picking up a bag which he claimed was left in a mini bus. Evans was before the courts for stealing one handbag containing a quantity of items...

Several locals participate in WICB Level 1 Coaching Course at National Stadium

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Several locals participate in WICB Level 1 Coaching Course at National Stadium

The West Indies Cricket Board level 1 Coaching Course concluded recently at the Guyana National Stadium with 24 participants. During the Course, which lasted for five days, participants were thought...

GASA enjoys another good year despite challenges

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GASA enjoys another good year despite challenges

Access to facilities and lack of pool time hampers progress The Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) recorded another good year (2008) despite the many challenges faced, the major challenge...

Cops check suspect’s link with botched Meadow Brook robbery

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Cops check suspect’s link with botched Meadow Brook robbery

The suspected gunman in the murder of businessman Ricardo Henriques is also a prime suspect in a botched robbery at Meadow Brook Drive in which a bandit was shot dead. Police officials said that the...

Eon Andrews is newest City Councillor

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Eon Andrews is newest City Councillor

In his first presentation as a Councillor of the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown (M&CC), Eon Andrews emphasised the importance of addressing employees’ wellbeing in the interest...

Runaway teen remains missing after five months

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Runaway teen remains missing after five months

A Kara Kara, Soesdyke/ Linden Highway man is pleading with his 15-year-old daughter who ran away from home to return. Ronald Wong said that his daughter, who was then 14 years old, left his home some...

GPL prepaid meter service

Jan 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on GPL prepaid meter service

Dear Editor, I refer to an article, captioned: “GPL gears for prepaid meter service”. (Kaieteur News 13.1.09) and would appreciate if an answer could be sought for the following question: Who...

The garbage situation at Diamond Housing Scheme

Jan 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The garbage situation at Diamond Housing Scheme

Dear Editor, At the first bridge of the Diamond Housing Scheme, there are heaps of rotting garbage just flowing over the very small bin placed at the corner of the street allowing pigs, cows and...

Stephenson needs to research Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands

Jan 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Stephenson needs to research Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands

Dear Editor, This is in response to Wilbert M. Stephenson’s letter captioned, “Lasting peace will come when Israel’s existence as a nation is not threatened” (Guyana Chronicle dated...

The things this President says

Jan 14, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The things this President says

In all my studies of Guyanese and Caribbean politics, I have not encountered a governmental leader that has made so many faulty statements that should have disqualified him from receiving any votes...

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President’s College upstage Santa Rosa to advance into Quarters

Anticipation without preparation

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Vice President of Guyana, ever the sagacious observer of the inevitable, has reassured... more