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RHTY&SC makes contribution to Guyana Police Force and NGO’s

Apr 05, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC makes contribution to Guyana Police Force and NGO’s

The five (5) cricket teams of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club on Sunday last made contributions to the Guyana Police Force, Rose Hall Town Constabulary and three other organisations during...

The strange case of Mohamed Ibrahimi

Apr 05, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The strange case of Mohamed Ibrahimi

By Michael Jordan Now that the guns are relatively silent, and the killing spree seems to have ended, this is perhaps as good a time as any to look back at some of the unsolved cases that sprung out...

Guyana’s future as seen by a USAID report

Apr 05, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Guyana’s future as seen by a USAID report

The USAID –Guyana Country Strategy, 2009-2013 is a document that will reinforce the pessimism that overwhelms a majority of people who live in this country. Like the Gay Mc Dougall Report submitted...

Conficker Virus threat not over

Apr 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Conficker Virus threat not over

Despite the threat that the Conficker virus was to create havoc on the internet on April 1, 2009, nothing happened, and some persons are of the view that it was an April Fool’s Day prank. However,...

Five batsmen hit centuries, Devers claim 7-98 on debut

Apr 05, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Five batsmen hit centuries, Devers claim 7-98 on debut

Five batsmen hit centuries while 16-year-old National U-17 off-spinner Ricardo Devers grabbed a match haul of 7-98 including 5-65 for Police on his first division debut in the third round of the...

The Pink-toed Tarantula (Aviculara avicularia)

Apr 05, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Pink-toed Tarantula (Aviculara avicularia)

The pink-toed tarantula (Aviculara avicularia) is a species of tarantula native to South America, Costa Rica to Brazil and the southern Caribbean. This species is sometimes called the Guyana pinktoe,...

Airport bag boys remanded on cocaine possession

Apr 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Airport bag boys remanded on cocaine possession

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson remanded two workers attached to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport after it was alleged that they allowed a shipment of cocaine to pass through airport...

GCA names squad for U-19 Inter-Association Competition

Apr 05, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GCA names squad for U-19 Inter-Association Competition

The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) released the names of 14 players to represent them in the German’s Restaurant / W&H Rambarran Marine / Demerara Cricket Board 50 overs Inter-Association...

THE JUDICIARY IS NOT AN AUXILIARY OF THE HOME AFFAIRS MINISTRY

Apr 05, 2009 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on THE JUDICIARY IS NOT AN AUXILIARY OF THE HOME AFFAIRS MINISTRY

By Khemraj Ramjattan, Chairman of AFC The Ministry of Home Affairs has an executive responsibility to provide assistance to the Police. But the Judiciary is not the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is...

“Stamp it out” has no impact on domestic violence – PNC/R

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on “Stamp it out” has no impact on domestic violence – PNC/R

In wake of the recent stabbing to death of 39-year-old Pamela Beverly Mangru of New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) is now questioning the reason for the Domestic...

GECOM concentrates on fingerprint cross matching experience

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GECOM concentrates on fingerprint cross matching experience

Report finds 280 cases of duplication The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is currently treating with the report on the Fingerprint Cross Matching (FCM) exercise, which was undertaken to check...

“I loved her and would have taken her back if I had a second chance”- former husband

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on “I loved her and would have taken her back if I had a second chance”- former husband

“I loved her and because of that I allowed her to live her life but she made a wrong decision” were the words of 39-year-old Krishna Singh. Singh is the former husband of Vreed-En-Hoop stabbing...

Suspect may be hiding out in Berbice

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Suspect may be hiding out in Berbice

As police continue their manhunt for the reputed husband of Beverley Ann Mangru there are reports that the man has since fled to Berbice. According to a source close to the investigation, the police...

Kadirs freed of ammunition charge

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Kadirs freed of ammunition charge

Magistrate Ann McLennan freed Ibrahim and Kareem Kadir of ammunition charges instituted on June 10, 2007. The charge stemmed from an apparent search of the Kadirs’ home at Linden after Abdul...

Parvatan says support for Police “desirable and necessary”

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Parvatan says support for Police “desirable and necessary”

…cautions against aggressive, inhumane actions The support of companies and citizens is “desirable and necessary” were the Police to achieve optimal results, Vibert Parvatan, Executive Director...

Sydney Paul – The Shivnarine Chanderpaul of Weightlifting

Apr 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Sydney Paul – The Shivnarine Chanderpaul of Weightlifting

By Michael Benjamin In Guyana, whenever a group of persons congregates at the street corner to discuss sports activities one can almost bet that cricket will be the central point. Moreover, the feats...

Jah Cure, Spragga Benz, Jah Melody set to spread peace at National Park

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Jah Cure, Spragga Benz, Jah Melody set to spread peace at National Park

From all accounts it appears as though ‘Peace Fest 2K9′ is headed for success judging from the artistes and promoters’ responses at their press conference hosted at the Zoom In...

Shabazz delighted to have Pearce and Dover

Apr 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Shabazz delighted to have Pearce and Dover

“Coach Pearce and Dover are my brothers what we developed during my stint in Guyana is for life. I will never turn my back on them.” These were the strong words of former Guyana Football...

Unity Cup champs, Den Amstel collect prizes

Apr 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Unity Cup champs, Den Amstel collect prizes

Organisers hail inaugural competition a success Den Amstel, inaugural Unity Cup champions along with the other top place finishers on Tuesday last received their prizes won in the 9 a-side...

GuySuCo still to pay outstanding arbitrating ruling

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GuySuCo still to pay outstanding arbitrating ruling

The Skeldon sugar factory will be taken over sooner rather than later as test runs are continuing relatively smoothly. Kaieteur News was told that even as the factory is running excellently, the...

More heavy rainfall expected next week

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on More heavy rainfall expected next week

Guyanese should brace themselves for more heavy rain following the excessive rainfall over the past two days, according to reports from the Timehri Metrological Office. An official told Kaieteur News...

Western Union contributes to three entities

Apr 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Western Union contributes to three entities

“Western Union as an international brand is cognizant of its corporate responsibilities towards the development of young people in sports and the general development of Guyana and as such will...

Stop sitting on the fence, agitate to make change

Apr 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Stop sitting on the fence, agitate to make change

National colours no longer earned By Rawle Welch Following feverish efforts by sports officials at the start of the year to provide a brighter future for sports in this nation, it now appears as...

Minibus operators hold public to ransom

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Minibus operators hold public to ransom

Through the thick and thin, through the fare increases and the strikes, the overloads and the speeding, members of the travelling public have been forced to continue to utilize the services of...

GRFU Rugby Season commences tomorrow

Apr 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GRFU Rugby Season commences tomorrow

The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) will officially open its Rugby Season with the Banks DIH Sevens Championships tomorrow, at the National Park. The Opening Ceremony and March Past of teams will...

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Pakistan targets West Indies’ vulnerability with spin-heavy squad for Test series

The PNCR and AFC are a blight on democratic politics

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) have forfeited... more