March 2009

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Fourth Hescott brother shot

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Fourth Hescott brother shot

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

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Aaron Blackman, the poetic messenger

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

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on North Ruimveldt resident is newest centenarian

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

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Stainmasters celebrates 16th Anniversary

– 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...

Examining the work of the M&CC Commission of Inquiry

Mar 16, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Examining the work of the M&CC Commission of Inquiry

Dear Editor, We, at City Hall, have always held and still do hold the view that citizens need to be kept informed on all issues directly affecting or influencing the management and governance of...

TONGUE IN CHEEK

Mar 16, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on TONGUE IN CHEEK

The English Language is as straight-forward as Bernie Madoff or Sir R. Allen Stanford. One example will suffice – the words “flammable” and “inflammable” mean the same thing whereas...

Freddie not objective on Jagan’s legacy

Mar 16, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Freddie not objective on Jagan’s legacy

Dear Editor, I write in response to Freddie Kissoon’s frequent attacks on the late President Cheddi Jagan. Any analysis of aspects of the late President Cheddi Jagan’s political life and legacy...

Successful health partnerships must be guided by national strategy – Health Minister

Mar 16, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Successful health partnerships must be guided by national strategy – Health Minister

Without a single national strategy any health system in the world would be poised for failure, a situation the local Ministry of Health has been guarding against for a number of years. In fact,...

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Hridoy ensures draw in Sylhet; WI beat Bangladesh 1-0 in series

Nov 09, 2026

Cricinfo – With an 82 in the fourth innings, Towhid Hridoy ensured Bangladesh completed a hard-fought draw against West Indies in the Sylhet Test. The visitors clinched the series 1-0 on...

What is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong

Nov 09, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There are moments in the political life of every nation when the character of its people is tested by whether they have the courage to condemn wrongdoing when it is committed against those with whom they disagree. It is easy to champion justice when the victim belongs to your...

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...

Light and darkness, lips to life

Nov 09, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The light that shines over Guyana must be at its dazzling purest. Not a speck of darkness on the horizon. Not a stray dark spot in the cupboard or under the carpet. When light is at its brightest, what chance for darkness to show its face, to linger? On the occasion of...

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