February 2009

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Life has changed forever

Feb 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Life has changed forever

By Jenelle Carter Like true West Indians, on the night of February 17 last year, almost every television set owned by Barticians was tuned to the Stanford 20/20 match between Guyana and Antigua....

There were many pretenders this Valentine’s Day

Feb 15, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on There were many pretenders this Valentine’s Day

Yesterday was supposed to be the day for lovers and there appeared to be many. There were even people seeking lovers and there were the pretenders. Of course yesterday was Valentine’s Day, the day...

Ramdhani siblings dominate Mash Badminton

Feb 15, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Ramdhani siblings dominate Mash Badminton

– Under-15, 17 divisions commences next weekend Siblings Narayan and Priyanna Ramdhani each claimed two titles as the National Sports Commission Mashramani Junior Singles Badminton Tournament...

GPHC monitors suspected cocaine swallower

Feb 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GPHC monitors suspected cocaine swallower

A Jamaican is being monitored at the Georgetown Public Hospital after it was suspected that he had ingested a quantity of cocaine. Reports are that Errol Barrett was arrested at the Cheddi Jagan...

Sssshhh, don’t let Bruce know!

Feb 15, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Sssshhh, don’t let Bruce know!

So we are asking little Norway for financial assistance. The begging has taken Guyana to untraditional places. Since Guyana attained Independence, it has had an invisible relationship with Greece....

Chutney competition without a sponsor

Feb 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Chutney competition without a sponsor

– One-off competition set for Rose Hall, Canje The National Chutney Singing Competition is without a sponsor because the Mashramani Secretariat has refused to allow the competition to be...

Banks DIH boost for Region 8 Mash sports programme

Feb 15, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH boost for Region 8 Mash sports programme

Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) 2009 Mashramani sports programme has been given a major boost with sponsorship from local beverage giants Banks DIH Ltd. for activities planned in the mining community...

The Snail

Feb 15, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Snail

The word snail is a common name for almost all members of the molluscan class Gastropoda that have coiled shells in the adult stage. When the word snail is used in a general sense it includes sea...

Agreeing to disagree

Feb 15, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Agreeing to disagree

The intense battle for the presidency of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) culminated with the incumbent, Affeeze Khan adjudged ‘winner and still champion,’ by a one vote margin over...

‘Shelly G’ eyes 2K9 Carib Soca Monarch Crown tonight

Feb 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on ‘Shelly G’ eyes 2K9 Carib Soca Monarch Crown tonight

“Ah coming wid full steam this year” The Carib Soca Monarch Competition is set for today at the National Park; and according to organizer, Nigel Worrell, it promises an entertainment fire...

IN FAITH

Feb 15, 2009 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on IN FAITH

By Raphael Trotman, AFC Leader On Thursday, February 5th, 2009, I had the honour of attending the 57th National Prayer Breakfast as a guest of the United States Congress, in Washington, D.C. To have...

Brassington brothers to face US Court on March 4

Feb 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Brassington brothers to face US Court on March 4

…following indictments ranging from defrauding to obtaining money wrongfully The owners and operators of Platinum Jet will, on March 4, appear before the United States District Court of New Jersey...

Landlord killed in brawl with tenant

Feb 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Landlord killed in brawl with tenant

A 26-year-old landlord was stabbed to death, shortly after 14:00 hrs yesterday, at his Grove, East Bank Demerara home during a brawl with a tenant and his reputed wife. Dexter Manning, of Lot 39...

President Jagdeo recovering from viral infection – Dr. Ramsammy

Feb 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on President Jagdeo recovering from viral infection – Dr. Ramsammy

Head of State, President Bharrat Jagdeo, has been ill for the past week. Yesterday, Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy confirmed that the president is indeed ill, and added that he is currently...

Canada-based consultant released on $1.1M bail

Feb 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Canada-based consultant released on $1.1M bail

Canada-based immigration consultant Balwant Persaud was yesterday released on $1.1M bail after his attorney moved to the High Court to have him released. Chief Justice Ian Chang granted Persaud’s...

Guyanese mason charged with having sex with underage girl

Feb 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyanese mason charged with having sex with underage girl

… refuses sperm test in BVI A mason, facing charges in the British Virgin Islands of having unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 16, has refused an offer from investigators for...

Mahaica farmers express frustration with flooding

Feb 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mahaica farmers express frustration with flooding

…receive substantial material assistance By Tusika Martin While farmers at Mahaica received substantial material assistance yesterday, with promises of further support next week, this did not spare...

Twelve to battle for Calypso Crown tonight

Feb 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Twelve to battle for Calypso Crown tonight

… ‘D’ Ivan ready to dethrone reigning monarch Thirst Park is expected to come alive to the sound of sweet calypso music tonight when 12 local artistes take to the stage to do battle for the...

State prepares to close case in husband killing

Feb 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on State prepares to close case in husband killing

The state will make its closing address to the jury today in the trial of Karlene Alexander, who is charged with the unlawful killing of her reputed husband, Kenneth Harris. Defence Counsel Mark...

Nine-year-old requires laser surgery to breathe

Feb 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Nine-year-old requires laser surgery to breathe

– mother seeking help Nine-year-old Stephon Welch, although plagued by a rare medical condition which severely affects his ability to breathe, has, over the years, been battling to live the...

Another con artist lands in jail

Feb 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Another con artist lands in jail

A 42-year-old Tucville resident was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared in court to answer three counts of demanding money with intent to defraud. The accused, Terry Abrams, made his...

Fifth VVR Schools Championship set for April

Feb 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Fifth VVR Schools Championship set for April

International athlete Marion Burnette is patron Preparations for the Fifth Annual Victory Valley Royals (VVR) Schools Basketball Championship featuring six Secondary Schools in the Bauxite Mining...

Are we in Guyana ready to host the English cricketers

Feb 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Are we in Guyana ready to host the English cricketers

Dear Editor, The abandonment of play on the first day of the Second Test in Antigua is a massive embarrassment, not only for Antigua but for all of us who rally round the West Indies. The events at...

Rugby West Indies names Player Pool for upcoming Hong Kong Sevens

Feb 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Rugby West Indies names Player Pool for upcoming Hong Kong Sevens

Rugby West Indies recently named their respective Men’s Sevens Player Pool for the upcoming IRB International Hong Kong Sevens Tournament. With 19 players being invited to the GTT Cellink Barbados...

Caribbean Airlines presents tickets to WI Rugby players

Feb 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Caribbean Airlines presents tickets to WI Rugby players

Caribbean Airlines once again displayed its benevolence when two Guyanese players selected on the West Indies Rugby team captain Claudius Butts and Albert La Rose were presented with tickets to...

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Pakistan crowned Over-40 World Cup champions after one-wicket...

Nov 01, 2026

By Clifton Ross (Kaieteur News) – Pakistan Masters were crowned champions of the 2026 IMC Over-40s World Cup after producing a remarkable late fightback to defeat Australia by one wicket in a...

A King’s visit, a garden party and a guest list

Nov 01, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – When a King comes visiting, one would have thought that the occasion would call for something a little more distinguished than a garden party. Not that there is anything wrong with garden parties. They are pleasant affairs, especially when the weather cooperates, the drinks are...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Excellency Ramotar: Return of slavery

Nov 01, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – I shared space with former President Donald Ramotar twice, when he was the main man. Wasn’t a heavy-duty admirer. But this I confess: he has now shown Guyanese that he is a real man. A man of struggle. A man of history. A man of the people and for the people. ...

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