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Breaking news… Roger Khan pleads guilty

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Breaking news… Roger Khan pleads guilty

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Donald Allison was gun-runner for Fine Man’s gang

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Donald Allison was gun-runner for Fine Man’s gang

– U.S. informant An informant in the case involving Guyanese businessman Shaheed Roger Khan and his attorney Robert Simels has alleged that slain Agricola boxing coach Donald Allison had...

Collapse of the justice system – AFC Leader

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Collapse of the justice system – AFC Leader

21,366 civil cases backlog shows… Leader of the Alliance for Change, Raphael Trotman, says that the huge backlog in cases in the High Court indicates a collapse of the justice system. According to...

Survivor of Lodge attack denies killing ex-boyfriend

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Survivor of Lodge attack denies killing ex-boyfriend

– “he tried to kill me, but I was determined to live” By Latoya Giles “I didn’t kill him. He tried to kill me and that’s the truth.” Those were the words of 26-year-old Dianne...

Fourth Hescott brother shot

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An early morning raid at Middle Road La Penitence yesterday resulted in the wounding of yet another member of the ill-fated Hescott family. Around 09:30 hours yesterday, 19-year-old Ryan Hescott was...

Teen raped by bogus Probation Officer

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Teen raped by bogus Probation Officer

– suspect’s relatives offer cash to settle matter A Grove, East Bank Demerara resident has landed in the lockups for allegedly posing as a Probation Officer from the Ministry of Human...

Bagotville teen missing

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Bagotville teen missing

– relatives fear kidnapping Relatives of 16 year-old Dashawna Small of Bagotville, West Bank Demerara, are hoping for her safe return after she went missing some two days ago. Reports are that...

Mother’s year-long mystery illness still baffles doctors

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mother’s year-long mystery illness still baffles doctors

One year after she lapsed into a child-like state, doctors still can’t say why a mystery illness suddenly struck 31-year-old Leena Ramrattan after she delivered a baby boy. Despite receiving...

Strangled man’s remains returned to UK

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Strangled man’s remains returned to UK

– family says British conducting own probe Relatives of D’Urban Backlands murder victim, George Cadogan, have taken his body back to the United Kingdom, amidst reports that British officials...

Aaron Blackman, the poetic messenger

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By Alex Wayne He began selling his rich and innovative poems in the streets several years ago. Since then, he has transformed into a very worthwhile citizen who is contributing greatly to his...

Have you seen this man?

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Have you seen this man?

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Charles Chapman, called ‘Frenchy’, who is the prime suspect in the murder of his reputed wife Savitrie Arjune. The 34-year-old woman was...

Caribbean Soca/Chutney concert a phenomenal success

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Caribbean Soca/Chutney concert a phenomenal success

– Starlite Drive-in location packed to capacity (By Alex Wayne) Promoters were estimating a crowd somewhere in the vicinity of 10,000, but they were totally taken back at the massive crowd that...

North Ruimveldt resident is newest centenarian

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The lot 2454 Soufriere Street, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown residence of Elfreda Jackson was transformed to a festive setting yesterday when family and friends gathered to celebrate her 100th...

Banks Premium Beer Cup to decide city KO kings

Mar 16, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Banks Premium Beer Cup to decide city KO kings

2008 tourney set to kick off on Friday at Tucville Gr. The title as knock-out kings of the city is at stake when the 2008 Banks Premium Beer Cup knock-out championship gets cracking on Friday at the...

Deonarine (94) moves closer to Windies recall

Mar 16, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Deonarine (94) moves closer to Windies recall

Fudadin undefeated on 51 as Guyana reach 254-5 By Sean Devers in Albion Under a clear blue sky in the agriculture setting of Corentyne, Narsingh Deonarine yesterday moved a step closer to a...

BCBC holds 2nd annual awards ceremony at State House in N/A

Mar 16, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on BCBC holds 2nd annual awards ceremony at State House in N/A

Chattergoon is Berbice senior Cricketer-of-the-Year By Sean Devers in New Amsterdam The Berbice Cricket Board of Control (BCBC) held its second annual Awards ceremony on Saturday night at State...

Rather than feel vindicated, the President should feel vilified

Mar 16, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Rather than feel vindicated, the President should feel vilified

Dear Editor, A SN article: “President: I had confidential info David Clarke was not serving in the best interest of the army” (March 10), revealed more about the President than it did...

Amsterdam appointed National Under-15 Coach

Mar 16, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Amsterdam appointed National Under-15 Coach

Hosts Guyana open campaign against Barbados on April 6 By Sean Devers Former Berbice Inter-County left-handed batsman Adrian Amsterdam has been appointed Coach of the National under-15 team for...

Stainmasters celebrates 16th Anniversary

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– by offering massive discounts on services, feeding the needy Stainmasters Ltd., located at Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, celebrated its 16th Anniversary in fine style...

Why is it we no longer care for others?

Mar 16, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Why is it we no longer care for others?

Dear Editor, In these trying times the dailies are the source of amusement and bemusement. It is amusing to follow John Da Silva’s crusade to make the PPP the best thing happening to Guyana,...

Junior athletes storm Carifta Games trials

Mar 16, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Junior athletes storm Carifta Games trials

– existing rivalries continue By Edison Jefford Guyana’s foremost junior male sprinters, Dellon DeAbreu and Triston Joseph persistently continued an existing rivalry yesterday at the Athletics...

Meten-Meer-Zorg beat Parika Rangers by 74 runs

Mar 16, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Meten-Meer-Zorg beat Parika Rangers by 74 runs

By Rawle Welch Led by a belligerent knock of 94 not out from Zamal Khan which included 8 fours and 5 towering maximums, Meten-Meer-Zorg (MMZ) registered an easy 74 runs win over Parika Rangers to...

GWI owes explanation to consumers for rusty water

Mar 16, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on GWI owes explanation to consumers for rusty water

Dear Editor, Diamond New Scheme is blessed with having water provided by GWI. What this community has been experiencing for the past month is heavy red sediment or, as is termed by some as rust, thus...

Is it really necessary to repeat those ads every 5 minutes?

Mar 16, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Is it really necessary to repeat those ads every 5 minutes?

Dear Editor, Firstly, let me thank the National Communications Network and the sponsors for bringing West Indies cricket coverage to the nation. We are very thankful. However, is it really necessary...

Did President Jagdeo know of Roger Khan’s activities?

Mar 16, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Did President Jagdeo know of Roger Khan’s activities?

Any school boy using logic and common sense, after reading what President Jagdeo said about Major (Ret) David Clark, is bound to ask the question: Did Mr. Jagdeo know what Roger Khan was doing? In...

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Mashramani must break from the shackles of imitation

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mashramani, heralded as Guyana’s grand national celebration, is often presented as a... more