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PM reveals inmate was badly beaten

Aug 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on PM reveals inmate was badly beaten

Relatives who were allowed to witness the post mortem of Kunja ‘Nave’ Beharry who died at the Camp Street Prison said the post mortem examination revealed that the man was severely beaten....

The PPP and PNC share a commonality of interests in lots of troubling areas

Aug 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The PPP and PNC share a commonality of interests in lots of troubling areas

Dear Editor, After reading Randy Persaud’s infantile letter (“AFC in pickle,” August 25), that sought to besmirch the AFC by linking it to the highly questionable election results of the...

The Kennedys and Guyana

Aug 28, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on The Kennedys and Guyana

The death of Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy, the last brother of the US political dynasty that begun with the Presidency of John F. Kennedy in 1961 has, in a sense, brought to a close a fateful era...

Natoo’s daughter kidnapped – caller demands $40M

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Natoo’s daughter kidnapped – caller demands $40M

A massive search has been launched to locate 21-year old Roreema Dookie who was abducted on Thomas Street around 20:00 hours last night. The woman, who is the daughter of popular bar owner, Beharry...

Cops refused bail

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Cops refused bail

– accomplices granted $50,000 bail each Four police ranks, along with a civilian, who were ensnared in a scandal involving the disappearance of $5.2 M, yesterday appeared before Magistrate...

Burma Research Station to provide support for both countries

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Burma Research Station to provide support for both countries

The Guyana Rice Development Board and the Foundation for Rice Research in Suriname have agreed that the Burma Rice Research Station will provide technical support to conduct specific research and...

Enmore sugar workers strike

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Enmore sugar workers strike

– Wales estate remains closed Sugar workers at Enmore downed tools yesterday as another quarrel erupted with management over labour costs. It represented a new low for the struggling sugar...

Corbin writes PM to suspend installation of pre-paid meters

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Corbin writes PM to suspend installation of pre-paid meters

Following a visit to Festival City yesterday along with a team of PNCR Executive members among others, Leader of the Opposition, Robert Corbin, in a letter to Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, requested...

Wakenaam gets new cremation site

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Wakenaam gets new cremation site

Residents of Wakenaam are loud in their praise for the new cremation site which has been identified. The site is located east of the Sans Souci Cemetery and has been given a temporary approval by...

Another ‘mystery illness’ death in Region One

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Another ‘mystery illness’ death in Region One

The Region One community of Kariakou has been rocked by another death, reportedly caused by the mystery illness which has for more than a month plagued the community. Reports are that Betty Daniels,...

Flora GCC ladies make semis at Banks Hockey Festival

Aug 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Flora GCC ladies make semis at Banks Hockey Festival

– Reiterates call for artificial turf Local powerhouses Flora GCC, who have been enjoying a dominant run in women’s competition locally for the past two years, extended that good run by...

PNCR calls on President Jagdeo to reopen Lindo Creek investigation

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on PNCR calls on President Jagdeo to reopen Lindo Creek investigation

…condemns killing of victim in river heist The People’s National Congress Reform yesterday condemned the killing of 23-year-old Dweive Kant Ramdass by three ranks of the Guyana Defence Force...

Repeat brick-thrower remanded

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Repeat brick-thrower remanded

Timeka Adams was harshly rewarded for her efforts after intervening in a fight; she emerged with an injured arm. It is alleged that on August 9, Julian George unlawfully and maliciously wounded...

WI Cricket Woes – In Perspective

Aug 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on WI Cricket Woes – In Perspective

Dear Editor, The current dilemma in West Indies Cricket has created so much bitterness amongst the cricketing Diaspora that I feel compelled to present my views on this matter hoping that they might...

BK International maintains support of Western Tigers FC

Aug 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on BK International maintains support of Western Tigers FC

Company committed to club’s holistic development BK International yesterday afternoon at their Mandela Avenue headquarters, handed over their quarterly contribution to Western Tigers Football Club...

Teen killed by falling tree limb

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Teen killed by falling tree limb

A 16-year-old boy visiting a Rockstone timber concession with his father, died at around 10:00 hrs yesterday after a tree limb fell on him. The victim, Christopher Simon, of Number 19 Village, West...

Police yet to find evidence of Coast Guard link

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police yet to find evidence of Coast Guard link

Police Commissioner Henry Greene is insisting that investigators have not yet found any evidence to link a Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard vessel to the August 11 boat mishap near Hog Island that...

Powerlifting has made its mark

Aug 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Powerlifting has made its mark

Dear Editor As I was perusing the sports news online and I came across an article by Rawle Welch titled “As plain as that” and would like to add a comment if I may. His statement with regards...

6th Mackeson/English/K&S K.O Futsal competition unveiled

Aug 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on 6th Mackeson/English/K&S K.O Futsal competition unveiled

$500,000 at stake for champions – 32 teams to compete By Franklin Wilson A whopping 32 teams drawn from Georgetown, Linden, Berbice, East Coast, East Bank and West Demerara will battle for the...

Alleged abuser refused bail

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Alleged abuser refused bail

Mark Roberts appeared before Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday, charged with physically abusing Stacy De Freitas. According to the prosecution, the defendant...

Bobb storms to Women’s 200m gold

Aug 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Bobb storms to Women’s 200m gold

Guyana, HQ maintain lead after Day 2 Headquarters’ Leota Bobb stormed to the top of the Women’s 200m podium yesterday at the Police Sports Club ground, Eve Leary when the Annual Guyana Police...

City Council to investigate dumping in Princes Street canal

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on City Council to investigate dumping in Princes Street canal

The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) through its Deputy Mayor, Robert Williams, has promised to commence an investigation to determine the origin of unwholesome waste matter that is...

Exciting matches dominate latest round

Aug 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Exciting matches dominate latest round

Cricket fans were once again treated to keen contests when the Mike’s Pharmacy 15 overs Countrywide, Round Hand Softball competition continued at various venues last Sunday August 22. The...

GRA calls on VAT registrants to be more honest

Aug 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GRA calls on VAT registrants to be more honest

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is urging Value Added Tax (VAT) registrants and businesses to make an ardent effort to maintain proper books and records, and to be more honest when transacting...

North E’bo’s Young Achievers book final slots

Aug 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on North E’bo’s Young Achievers book final slots

Young Achievers defeated Lima by two wickets in the first semi-final of the New Building Society 40 overs cricket competition played last Saturday at Lima North Essequibo. The host batted first and...

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Guyana retain IGG Futsal title with 7-5 win over Suriname

Oct 26, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Guyana retained their Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) futsal title yesterday after producing a composed performance to defeat hosts Suriname 7-5 in a thrilling final in Paramaribo on...

Why should the private sector pay for an imitation festival?

Oct 25, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Every year, as Mashramani approaches a familiar appeal goes out to corporate Guyana to open its wallets, sponsor the festivities and demonstrate its commitment to national culture. The appeal is usually accompanied by expressions of disappointment that businesses have not...

Are We All Ukrainians?

Oct 25, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – On 19 October, accepting the award of Ukraine’s Order of Merit, I said that my commitment to Ukraine rests on a principle essential to small nations everywhere: sovereignty is the freedom to govern ourselves, preserve our identity and decide our future....

PPP Govt: Best in class for deviousness

Oct 25, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Guyanese know how devious the PPP Govt can be. PPP insiders, hardliners, know this more than others. They are the prime beneficiaries of that deviousness. From recent history to today, the PPP Govt is held aloft as a world-class example of Machiavellian deviousness. ...

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