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Husband slices open wife’s stomach, attempts suicide

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Husband slices open wife’s stomach, attempts suicide

– 11-year-old daughter watched brutal murder A 29-year-old mother of three had her stomach sliced open by her husband, who had accused her of having a relationship with a neighbour. Latoya...

Police recover rifle taken from drunken cop

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police recover rifle taken from drunken cop

– another rank pawns his weapon to nurse The Guyana Police Force is investigating two of its members following some glaring discrepancies regarding the security of two of that organisation’s...

Housing Ministry to clamp down on illegal sale of house lots

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Housing Ministry to clamp down on illegal sale of house lots

– involvement of JPs, Commissioners of Oaths to be investigated Earnest efforts have been engaged by the Ministry of Housing and Water to ensure that applicants for house lots do not infiltrate...

Integrity Commission will not be independent with Dr Rose as Chair

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Integrity Commission will not be independent with Dr Rose as Chair

– AFC The nomination of the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Dr James Rose, as Chairman of the Integrity Commission is a despicable act on the part of the nominator. This is...

Finance Minister to present budget today

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Finance Minister to present budget today

…as GTUC says it is void of consultations The 2009 National Budget, aimed at restarting and sustaining growth in ways that are achievable and attainable in the context of the global challenges,...

Is public confidence in police force returning?

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Is public confidence in police force returning?

With the number of ranks being placed before the courts within recent times, the Guyana Police Force is optimistic that the renewed confidence shown by the public in its internal investigating arm...

Miner stabbed to death over stolen pants

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Miner stabbed to death over stolen pants

A 33-year-old miner was stabbed to death on Friday by a man whom he had accused of stealing his pants. Dennis Patterson, of Perseverance, Essequibo Coast, succumbed to several stab wounds at around...

Mashramani 2K9 geared at reviving Guyanese culture

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mashramani 2K9 geared at reviving Guyanese culture

Mashramani 2K9 is promising a series of exciting activities, and according to Head of the Mash Secretariat, Lennox Canterbury, it will need the full sponsorship of corporate Guyana to make Mash a...

Three passengers seriously injured in Tacoma/minibus collision

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Three passengers seriously injured in Tacoma/minibus collision

Clive Troy Elcock may have been two times unlucky or two times lucky. It just depends on whether one looks at the situation from an optimistic or pessimistic perspective. Eight years ago, the...

Guyana crash to innings and 58 run defeat in three days

Feb 09, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana crash to innings and 58 run defeat in three days

Despite fifties from Dowlin, Crandon & Johnson By Sean Devers in Barbados In association with Carib Beer, Hanes, TCL & Trophy Stall Skipper Travis Dowlin (87) and Royston...

Holder tames field in Annual Mash 40 miler

Feb 09, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Holder tames field in Annual Mash 40 miler

Lowers last years mark By Franklin Wilson 16 year-old sensation Christopher Holder was again in brilliant form as he successfully defended both the senior and junior titles when the National...

RHTY&SC cricket teams honours outstanding teachers

Feb 09, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC cricket teams honours outstanding teachers

The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) Farfan and Mendes under-15 and Pepsi under-19 teams on Friday last honoured nine teachers under their “Scotia Bank Tribute to...

PS Ninvalle pledge support for Sophia Youth Group

Feb 09, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on PS Ninvalle pledge support for Sophia Youth Group

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, Steve Ninvalle, has pledged his support behind the efforts being made at the Sophia Sparkle Youth Group. Speaking with Kaieteur...

Peter Green returned as GAPLF President

Feb 09, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Peter Green returned as GAPLF President

Challenges executive to be an unbeatable team By Franklin Wilson The incumbent Peter Green was returned unopposed as President of the Guyana Amateur Power Lifting Federation (GAPLF) when the body...

GNA holds first Executive Meeting

Feb 09, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GNA holds first Executive Meeting

– new initiatives outlined In an effort to include outlying communities and broaden the scope of the game in the country, the Guyana Netball Association outlined a number of new initiatives it...

Boxers intensify training sessions for month end engagements

Feb 09, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Boxers intensify training sessions for month end engagements

The Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym (ALBG) was transformed into a hive of frenzied activity as the boxers preparing for fistic action this month end at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall,...

Thompson elected Pres. of Old Fort

Feb 09, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Thompson elected Pres. of Old Fort

– New Executive vows to improve club’s standing Ivor Thompson was unanimously elected as President of the Old Fort Hockey Club at its Annual General Meeting which was held yesterday, at Sleep...

Government is brazenly seeking to gain absolute control of the labour landscape

Feb 09, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Government is brazenly seeking to gain absolute control of the labour landscape

Dear Editor, There isn’t any act that the PPP/C government intends to commit for which public outcry and protest will deter them. The Trades Union Recognition [Amendment] Bill is an attempt by the...

Comply with the Integrity Commission law and end the brouhaha

Feb 09, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Comply with the Integrity Commission law and end the brouhaha

Dear Editor, I refer to Mr. Christopher Ram’s letter of February 8, 2009 in the Sunday Stabroek. Mr. Christopher Ram incorrectly suggested that I am a spinner; I am a batsman! He is not paying...

ALL GOLD TEETH NAH DECORATION

Feb 09, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on ALL GOLD TEETH NAH DECORATION

A female teenager alleges she was told not to return to school until she pulls out her ‘gold tooth’. This child has since found herself embroiled in a sexual abuse case which is being...

One year later and still no word

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on One year later and still no word

Almost one year after her skeletal remains were found off the Soesdyke/Linden highway, relatives and friends of Alpha hotel owner Roslaine Hall are still awaiting answers about her brutal demise. On...

A job well done

Feb 09, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on A job well done

Dear Editor, On 20th January, 2009, the peoples of the world were blessed to have witnessed history in the making. There were many who dreamed of such a defining moment but did not live to be a part...

Where is the opposition to President Jagdeo?

Feb 09, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Where is the opposition to President Jagdeo?

If a news item in yesterday’s Kaieteur News is correct, then I am calling on the Alliance For Change (AFC) to boycott Parliament, refuse to have any relationship with the Jagdeo Presidency, and...

Berbicians enjoy Christmas bonanza in February

Feb 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Berbicians enjoy Christmas bonanza in February

NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE — Sixteen Berbicians won a total of $1.5 million worth of items when the A. Ally and Sons store held its annual Christmas Bonanza drawing on Saturday. The first prize of...

A racially balanced Govt. would be most productive

Feb 09, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on A racially balanced Govt. would be most productive

Dear Editor, While I find the statement by Freddie Kissoon true in a certain sense: “Anyone who studies the politics of Ronald Waddell would know that it had two strands. One was that he was...

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