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Mrs Jagan’s wish State Funeral Tomorrow… The Government of Guyana wishes to announce that the State Funeral of the late Former President of the Republic of Guyana, Mrs. Janet Jagan, O.E., will...

Pomeroon family hit by four unsolved murders

Mar 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Pomeroon family hit by four unsolved murders

A pattern of violent death seems to be following the De Agrella family who reside in the Pomeroon. Within the space of 16 months, they have lost four male relatives, all brutally slain at sea after...

Teenage girl killed by minibus

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By Latoya Giles An 18-year-old girl was killed on Saturday night after she was struck from behind by a minibus while cycling on the Schonard, West Bank Demerara Public Road. Tenisha Hudson, of 63...

The PPP a living monument to her life and work

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Janet Jagan remembered… PPP’s General Secretary Donald Ramotar It was a somber atmosphere on Saturday at the People Progressive Party’s headquarters Freedom House, as members and leaders...

Press Association pays tribute to former President

Mar 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Press Association pays tribute to former President

As Guyana mourns the death of its first female President, Janet Jagan, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) has stated that it is deeply saddened at the passing of Mrs. Jagan, who they described as an...

Conficker virus to create havoc on internet

Mar 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Conficker virus to create havoc on internet

…over 12M PCs infected Digital Technology has revealed that a virus by the name of Conficker C is slated to be unleashed on April 1st and is expected to create havoc on the internet. According to...

New Jersey police seek Guyanese-born man

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The New Jersey police are seeking a Guyanese-born man, Travis Williams, 24, who pleaded guilty for using a 17-year-old boy, to help him repeatedly break into a home in New Jersey. Williams failed to...

Completion of Oxfam’s Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction Programme

Mar 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Completion of Oxfam’s Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction Programme

Oxfam, over the weekend, announced the completion of its Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction Programme in Guyana. The programme saw 18 Local Emergency Committees (LEC) being trained in Region...

‘German’ arrested, refused bail

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– caught red-handed with hand in victim’s pocket Known convict Jermaine Samuels called ‘German’ who was recently granted bail by the High Court on a charge of armed robbery after being...

The Wedding Bug bites

Mar 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on The Wedding Bug bites

By Neil Marks I want an Abhishek dude! And no, it’s not what you might be thinking. So what if Abhishek Bachchan is my favourite Bollywood actor? Actually, Abhishek Dude is one of the hair and...

Brazilian military Attaché awarded ‘Military Efficiency Medal’ at farewell luncheon

Mar 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Brazilian military Attaché awarded ‘Military Efficiency Medal’ at farewell luncheon

The Guyana Defence Force on Thursday presented the outgoing Brazilian Military Attaché, Colonel Eudes Carvallho Dos Santos, with the Military Efficiency Medal (MEM). The presentation was made at a...

Guyana, Dominican Republic Ambassadors in India laud Cuban healthcare aid

Mar 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana, Dominican Republic Ambassadors in India laud Cuban healthcare aid

Ambassadors to India from Guyana and the Dominican Republic have lauded the aid in healthcare and education that Cuba has provided to the countries of the Caribbean. In light of this, Cuban...

Soca Warriors hold on for 1-1 draw despite Honduras dominate qualifier

Mar 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Soca Warriors hold on for 1-1 draw despite Honduras dominate qualifier

By Sean Devers in Trinidad The transformation from empty stands at the ‘Oval’ for the cricket a few hours earlier to a noisy sea of red in a massive crowd at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on...

Bishoo (4-48), Permaul (4-54) give Guyana 23-run lead

Mar 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Bishoo (4-48), Permaul (4-54) give Guyana 23-run lead

By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Busta, Noble House Seafoods & Carib Beer Leg-spinner Davendra Bishoo and left-armer Veerasammy Permaul took four wickets each to bowl Guyana to...

Policeman left lying on road for hours after colliding with horse

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A policeman stationed on the East Coast of Demerara sustained a broken right leg and lacerations to several parts of his body when he collided with a horse while riding his motor scooter along the...

Obama Youth Group celebrates nine years of existence

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Established to create opportunities for youths to be involved in meaningful activities thus paving the way for them to become responsible persons of the society, the Young and Thoughtful Youth...

Mother of slain police rank slams Police Force

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FYRISH, CORENTYNE – Four months after losing her son Oslen Glasgow, Doreen Glasgow wonders if the Guyana Police Force is cognisant of her son’s contribution to the fight against crime and...

Time is the best interpreter of every doubtful and controversial decision

Mar 30, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Time is the best interpreter of every doubtful and controversial decision

Dear Editor, It seems to me that we are in the season of anniversaries and observances of tragic events. Hence recently, we observed the anniversary of the Lusignan massacre, as well as the Bartica...

Reece for Beacon Cycling Festival in T&T

Mar 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Reece for Beacon Cycling Festival in T&T

Ally & Sons donate $250,000 track cycle Top Berbice rider and one of the leading juvenile’s in Guyana Neil Reece, is all set and ready for the Beacon Cycling Festival scheduled for Trinidad and...

Royals launches schools’ basketball tournament

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– schools receive gear at ceremony Linden’s Victory Valley Royals launched its fifth annual schools’ basketball tournament at the Linden Economic Advancement Project (LEAP) building on Friday...

Alpha/Tempete return game set for Sunday in Haiti

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Pollard looking for commitment from his charges By Franklin Wilson With just a few days remaining before their return game against Haiti’s Tempete FC in the Caribbean Football Union’s Club...

The noise that passes for music these days

Mar 30, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The noise that passes for music these days

Dear Editor, We all know that noise can play a very important part in causing road accidents. We also know that music can have a corrupting effect on the minds, even an uplifting of the spirit. Music...

Adventure ferry service is a distress

Mar 30, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Adventure ferry service is a distress

Dear Editor, The ferry service to the Essequibo Coast is a nightmare. A car has to be at the stelling from as early as noon the day before to catch next day’s ferry. This still does not guarantee...

Aditya Kids Library & Resource Centre opened

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BATH SETTLEMENT, WEST COAST BERBICE – Last week the Aditya Kids Trust Fund Foundation commissioned the Aditya Kids Library & Resource Centre at Bath Settlement on the West Coast of Berbice....

AFTER JAGAN IS JAGDEO

Mar 30, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on AFTER JAGAN IS JAGDEO

In any political dictionary of Guyana, the name Jagan has to be followed by the name Jagdeo. With the passing of Mrs. Janet Jagan it is safe to say that we have reached the end of the Jagans’...

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