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Dr Ramsahoye, photographer on $1M bail each

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Dr Ramsahoye, photographer on $1M bail each

Abduction probe… – victim indicates unwillingness to proceed with matter Magistrate Haymant Ramdhani set bail at $1M each for Dr. Walter Ramsahoye and photographer Clairmonte Marcus, who...

Fireman doused with acid, butchered in backyard

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Fireman doused with acid, butchered in backyard

– three detained A 29-year-old firefighter was doused with acid and then hacked to death by three men who had cornered him in a backyard toilet at his Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara home...

Garbage contractors refuse $6M offer from City Hall

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Garbage contractors refuse $6M offer from City Hall

By Sharmain Cornette Private garbage disposal contractors – Cevons Waste Management Incorporated and Puran Brothers Disposal Service – yesterday turned down a $6M offer from City Hall,...

GuySuCo exceeds target

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on GuySuCo exceeds target

…workers earn extra pay Despite the many challenges it has been facing for the past several months, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) estates continue to record positive gains during the...

Winston Murray was cheated out of PNCR leadership

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Winston Murray was cheated out of PNCR leadership

– Team Van West Charles According to a post-Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) biennial congress report documenting the preparations, actual congress and results of the elections, Winston...

Dredge owner shot

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Dredge owner shot

– claims two men cut bullet out of his leg A dredge owner claims that after being shot by a man he reportedly knows and who owes him, the same individual ordered two men to cut the bullet out...

GDF condemns KNews report on missing ammo

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on GDF condemns KNews report on missing ammo

The Guyana Defence Force had expressed concern with the Kaieteur News article of September 14, 2009, which reported that the Army is investigating the loss of AK 47 magazines and bulletproof vests...

GPL reports improvement in WCD power supply

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on GPL reports improvement in WCD power supply

The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) has reported that the electricity supply on the West Coast of Demerara has improved since Sunday last, after the power company returned a fifth generator...

Estimated 160,000 vehicles traverse Berbice Bridge

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Estimated 160,000 vehicles traverse Berbice Bridge

In seven-month period… By Leonard Gildarie An estimated 160,000 vehicles traversed the Berbice Bridge between December 24, 2008 and July of this year, according to preliminary figures. Cars...

Jagdeo urges region to hold fast to Climate Change commitment

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo urges region to hold fast to Climate Change commitment

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) President Bharrat Jagdeo has issued an urgent call to Ministers at a special meeting on Climate Change and Development in Saint Lucia to remain...

$3M ‘White elephant’ …at Kuru Kururu this time

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on $3M ‘White elephant’ …at Kuru Kururu this time

Another ‘white elephant’ has been revealed, this time at Kuru Kururu on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. Residents informed Kaieteur News that the concrete structure was constructed approximately...

Senior CANU Officer under investigation

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Senior CANU Officer under investigation

In wake of recent allegations made against a senior Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) officer about his involvement with persons purporting to be known drug dealers, an investigation has reportedly...

XM 10-year-old receives top rating in London

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on XM 10-year-old receives top rating in London

Guyana’s XM Royal Gold 10-year-old Rum has received top rating at an international tasting event in London. XM Royal Gold 10-Year-Old produced, bottled and exported by Banks DIH Ltd. registered...

Man in custody for incest

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Man in custody for incest

Residents on the Essequibo Coast are calling for harsher penalties for persons who are placed before the court, charged with committing incest and carnal knowledge. This follows yet another report of...

Arrest warrants issued for witnesses in five-year-old Preliminary Inquiry

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Arrest warrants issued for witnesses in five-year-old Preliminary Inquiry

Magistrate Haymant Ramdhani has issued Arrest Warrants for three witnesses in the Preliminary Inquiry into the death of a Mahaica woman which occurred five years ago. The warrants were issued at the...

Alpha, Sunburst Camptown, Plaisance & Black Pearl advance

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alpha, Sunburst Camptown, Plaisance & Black Pearl advance

As 2nd round starts tonight The battle for quarter-finals berths in the 6th Annual Mackeson/English/Kashif & Shanghai knock-out Futsal tournament commences this evening at the Cliff Anderson...

Seejattan, Poeder, Persaud outstanding

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Seejattan, Poeder, Persaud outstanding

– Daby, Hanse also impressive Unlimited four-wheel super vehicles driven by local Rondell Daby and Surinamese Hanse were among the main attractions at the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports...

Sarwan, Johnson in Demerara team

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sarwan, Johnson in Demerara team

Berbician Damien Vantull also included West Indies players Ramnaresh Sarwan and Leon Johnson have been included in a Demerara 13-man squad to oppose Essequibo at Essequibo from Tuesday in the opening...

Banks Hockey starts tonight

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks Hockey starts tonight

Spectators will be treated to top class hockey once again under the Banks floodlights at Thirst Park this evening when the Banks Night Tournament opens. The tournament which is now a regular fixture...

O’Jeer pleased by team’s performance

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on O’Jeer pleased by team’s performance

– fans could expect more improvement Head Coach of the Rosignol United Football Club Keith O’ Jeer in an interview shortly after his team’s 2-0 triumph over Buxton United last Sunday said...

Courts sponsors this weekend’s Golf tourney at LGC

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Courts sponsors this weekend’s Golf tourney at LGC

Local furniture giants Courts will sponsor this weekend’s Medal Play golf tournament to be played over two days Saturday and Sunday at the Lusignan Golf Course. Jerome Khan, captain of the Lusignan...

Intense competition anticipated as chess players gear up for Nat’l C/ships

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Intense competition anticipated as chess players gear up for Nat’l C/ships

Chess players gearing up for participation in the imminent national championships are advised that the national qualification tournament, a prerequisite for selection, gets underway at the...

Sunburst Camptown engage BK Int. Western Tigers, Pele oppose GFC

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sunburst Camptown engage BK Int. Western Tigers, Pele oppose GFC

A potentially intriguing evening of Cellink Premier League football is set for this evening at the Tucville ground. Second placed Sunburst Camptown is down to face a stern test when they lock horns...

Corporate assistance pours in for HEP/S&S world title card

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Corporate assistance pours in for HEP/S&S world title card

All systems are in place for the world title showdown between Shondell ‘Mystery Lady’ Alfred and Corinne van Ryck DeGroot and the respective boxers have intensified preparations for the history...

Failure to use ‘official dumpsite’ could lead to prosecution

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Failure to use ‘official dumpsite’ could lead to prosecution

By Sharmain Cornette City Hall has not authorised the unofficial collection of garbage in the city. As a result, anyone found dumping garbage at any location other than the Le Repentir dumpsite will...

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