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LinWest Games postponed due to inclement weather

Apr 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on LinWest Games postponed due to inclement weather

While systems were being put in place by the representatives Guyana New York Sports Association (GNYSA), host of the 2009 LinWest Games, the inclement weather has been putting pressure on the final...

Infrastructure in place for Takatu Bridge opening

Apr 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Infrastructure in place for Takatu Bridge opening

Infrastructural work to facilitate the soon to be opened Takatu Bridge linking Guyana and Brazil is almost complete. The completion of the various supporting infrastructures, which include roads, is...

GHB reduces Men’s squad to 30

Apr 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GHB reduces Men’s squad to 30

The original 40-member Men’s squad that was short-listed by the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) to prepare for the upcoming Caribbean Cup scheduled for June 22 – 29 in Kingston, Jamaica was reduced to...

Obama disappointed me

Apr 19, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Obama disappointed me

I am in Trinidad and Tobago for the Fifth Summit of the Americas, not because I need to undertake overseas assignments or because I want to travel. Had Barack Obama not been coming to Trinidad I...

Indigenous leaders speak frankly: ‘We don’t know anything about Carbon Trading and REDD’

Apr 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Indigenous leaders speak frankly: ‘We don’t know anything about Carbon Trading and REDD’

By Neil Marks “Carbon credits” and “REDD” are confusing terms for indigenous leaders and they are not shy to admit it. Just what does President Bharrat Jagdeo mean in offering the country’s...

Niall Roberts’ tough run continues at XXIV Carifta Swimming C/ships

Apr 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Niall Roberts’ tough run continues at XXIV Carifta Swimming C/ships

Guyana’s lone athlete at the XXIV Carifta Swimming and Synchronized Swimming Championship Championships Niall Roberts, continued to endure a tough time on day three of the competition yesterday at...

The Monica Reece Murder Mystery

Apr 19, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The Monica Reece Murder Mystery

Part II: What June Holland saw on Main Street Like I said, the case had seemed to be just about wrapped up. Police had arrested a suspect and pulled in a pickup he sometimes drove. The arrest was...

Saints is venue for GAPF Novices and Open Bench Press competition

Apr 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Saints is venue for GAPF Novices and Open Bench Press competition

Dubbed, ‘Developing future Stars’ The 2009 Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) Novices and Open Bench Press Competition will take place at the St. Stanislaus College Auditorium, next...

Capitalism 3.0?

Apr 19, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Capitalism 3.0?

Even Marx, its greatest critic had to concede that Capitalism as a system was the greatest producer of wealth the world had ever experienced. As we wrote earlier, however, in addition to its...

When old oil drums talk

Apr 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on When old oil drums talk

…and what was not music for the Guyana Music Festival By Neil Marks There is a certain twinkle in the eyes of David Dewar, and you can be certain it has nothing to do with the turnout or the...

The “sleaze ball” and the President

Apr 19, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The “sleaze ball” and the President

At one of his press conferences, Mr. Jagdeo called me a sleaze ball. I don’t know why and I don’t care to know. The reason why I adopt that stance is because in my analytical mind I can prove...

Wakenaam defeat Bartica by 154 runs

Apr 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Wakenaam defeat Bartica by 154 runs

Defending champions Wakenaam defeated Bartica by 156 runs as the Goodwood U-19 50 overs cricket competition continued recently in Zone A and B in Essequibo. In Zone B at the Wakenaam Community Centre...

Suspected mastermind captured in the city

Apr 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Suspected mastermind captured in the city

A man who is believed to be the mastermind of the failed robbery on the Geddes Grant New Amsterdam Branch on April 2 was held last Thursday by police while hiding out in the city. Mark Prince, of...

Caribbean cannot base tourism on US Embargo against Cuba

Apr 19, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Caribbean cannot base tourism on US Embargo against Cuba

By Sir Ronald Sanders US President Barack Obama has fulfilled a promise made to Cuban-Americans during last year’s Presidential campaign to ease travel restrictions allowing them to visit Cuba as...

Good Success beat A.K. Foundation XI by 3 wickets

Apr 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Good Success beat A.K. Foundation XI by 3 wickets

Good Success Sports Club of Wakenaam defeated Alvin Kallicharran foundation XI of England by 3 wickets in a feature 30 overs cricket match played recently at the Wakenaam Community Centre Ground in...

Guyana gets US$28M more for low-income housing

Apr 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana gets US$28M more for low-income housing

Minister of Finance, Ashni Singh and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative, Marco Nicola on Friday last signed an agreement for US$ 27.9 million to facilitate a second Low...

Suspect in DemLife robbery arrested

Apr 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Suspect in DemLife robbery arrested

Police in New Amsterdam on Friday evening last arrested whom they suspect to be the main person behind the Demerara Mutual Life Insurance robbery which occurred earlier this week at Main and Wapping...

Shem’s team prevails in Barnwell’s Birthday Domino competition

Apr 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Shem’s team prevails in Barnwell’s Birthday Domino competition

Vernon McPherson won 17 games to lead Shem’s team, with an overall total of 85 games, to first place honours when the South Turkeyen Sports Committee, in collaboration with Johnny Barnwell, staged...

The Kinkajou (Potos flavus) or honey bear

Apr 19, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Kinkajou (Potos flavus) or honey bear

The kinkajou (Potos flavus), also known as the honey bear, like the Sun Bear, is a rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to the olingo, ringtail, cacomistle, raccoon, and coati. It is...

‘Continental Destiny’ to showcase talent in Brazil

Apr 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on ‘Continental Destiny’ to showcase talent in Brazil

By Alex Wayne A talented Guyanese group is headed to neighbouring Brazil early next month to showcase local art work, craft and culture. ‘Continental Destiny’ is trying to establish a cultural...

NO OBSTRUCTIONS TO APPOINTING A COMMISSION OF INQUIRY

Apr 19, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on NO OBSTRUCTIONS TO APPOINTING A COMMISSION OF INQUIRY

There is not going to be a parliamentary debate into the motion tabled by the Leader of the Opposition calling for a criminal probe into the problems of CLICO (Guyana). There has been a ruling that...

North E’bo are Goodwood U-19 cricket champions

Apr 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on North E’bo are Goodwood U-19 cricket champions

North Essequibo won the Goodwood Racing Service U-19 50 overs cricket competition by defeating Leguan in the final by 84 runs at the Anna Regina Community Centre ground on the Essequibo Coast. In a...

We will not be prisoners of the past!

Apr 19, 2009 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on We will not be prisoners of the past!

“We will not be prisoners of the past! I’m here to talk about the Future!” – President Barack Obama at the 5th Summit of the Americas in Trinidad, April 17, 2009. There is no doubt that...

The five coaches that shaped my boxing life

Apr 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on The five coaches that shaped my boxing life

By Michael Benjamin Contrary to popular belief, the boxing coach is, perhaps, the most important individual in the boxer’s life. While most people are asleep at about 04:00hrs, he is slugging it...

No arrest for Guyanese murdered in Barbados

Apr 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on No arrest for Guyanese murdered in Barbados

– sister disappointed with indifference of law enforcement officials By Dale Andrews The sister of a Guyanese man who was shot dead in Barbados is disappointed with the way the island’s...

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Maloney Pacers set sights on FIBA 3×3 World Tour qualifiers in Guyana

America does not fight for free

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Guyana must be wary of America. That much is clear. The United States has recently issued... more