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‘Baby bandits’ beat, rob Werk-en-Rust woman

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on ‘Baby bandits’ beat, rob Werk-en-Rust woman

A young woman was severely beaten by four ‘boys’ who attacked her at her Green Street Werk-en-rust home on Monday. Reports are that the woman who has been identified as 23 year-old Manda Benn was...

Alpha boss displeased, explains decision to pull out of Namilco tourney

Oct 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha boss displeased, explains decision to pull out of Namilco tourney

– expresses concern over conditions in relation to national selectees President of the Alpha Football Club, Odinga Lumumba has expressed dissatisfaction with the way in which his team was dealt...

First HINI vaccine shipment for Region by next month

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on First HINI vaccine shipment for Region by next month

The H1N1 virus is likely to intensify its attack in the upcoming months of December and January but according to Caricom Secretariat Programme Manager for Health Sector Development, Dr Rudolph...

GAPF and MCYS closer to launching Steering Committee for 2010 Caribbean C/ships

Oct 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GAPF and MCYS closer to launching Steering Committee for 2010 Caribbean C/ships

Private Sector & Ministry of Tourism on board By Franklin Wilson History would be created in March of next year when for the first time in its history, Guyana will host a regional Powerlifting...

Change of guard imminent as UGSS prepares for elections

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Change of guard imminent as UGSS prepares for elections

Six groups are currently engaged in intense campaigning for the coveted seat of President as the University of Guyana Student’s Society (UGSS) gears up for elections scheduled for the Turkeyen...

Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Festival launched

Oct 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Festival launched

The Annual Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor Hockey Festival was launched yesterday, during a simple ceremony held, at the GCC Pavilion. The competition, which has been in existence since...

Govt’s child care and protection programme impresses UNICEF

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Govt’s child care and protection programme impresses UNICEF

Rudi Luchmann, UNICEF Deputy Representative to Guyana, has said that Guyanese should be proud of the stride the Guyana Government has made towards putting into place legislations to further protect...

Wakenaam computer school holds third graduation ceremony

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Wakenaam computer school holds third graduation ceremony

Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Dr. Tota Mangar, has called on students to “value the learning they have received through the Wakenaam Computer Centre” and to do something for their...

Hosts NIS squeeze to victory in 40th Anniversary Tapeball Cricket Festival

Oct 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Hosts NIS squeeze to victory in 40th Anniversary Tapeball Cricket Festival

Defeat Republic Bank in final Host team National Insurance Scheme (NIS) walked away with the first place trophy when the entity held its four-team 40th Anniversary Tapeball Cricket Festival on Sunday...

Poonoo (5-15) bowls Tain to 186 run victory over Silver Star

Oct 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Poonoo (5-15) bowls Tain to 186 run victory over Silver Star

Led by 52 from Imran Khan, Tain posted 228 for 8 against Silver Star in their rain shortened match which was reduced to 30 overs-a-side. Tain’s medium pacer Parmeshwar Poonoo then took 5 for 15...

Guyana Chess Team gain Silver at Inter-Guiana Games

Oct 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Chess Team gain Silver at Inter-Guiana Games

The Chess Team which represented Guyana at the recently held Inter Guiana Games (IGG) in Suriname had to settle for silver after going down 4-0 to the host nation. In the first day’s event Guyana...

East Coast resident gets scholarship from US Organisation

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on East Coast resident gets scholarship from US Organisation

The dedication and commitment shown by a young woman of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, has landed her a scholarship to complete her Bachelors Degree in Communication at the University of Guyana....

Shattaville seal final place with nail biting victory over Rangers

Oct 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Shattaville seal final place with nail biting victory over Rangers

Shattaville Masters defeated Rangers Masters in a nail biting finish when the two teams faced off in the first semi-finals match in the Over-40 category for the Wellman Trophy in the Mike Pharmacy...

Caricom fraudster granted bail

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Caricom fraudster granted bail

A self-professed trader was yesterday granted bail by acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court on charges of fraudulent conversion. It is alleged that during...

A more disciplined approach to fire safety needed — Fire Chief

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on A more disciplined approach to fire safety needed — Fire Chief

Fire Chief Marlon Gentle says that if people stop stealing electricity, running drop cords to their neighbours and leaving children unattended there would be fewer occurrences of fires in Guyana....

GNBS seeks to introduce standards in furniture industry

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GNBS seeks to introduce standards in furniture industry

Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) in collaboration with Caribbean Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) at a workshop last Tuesday, expressed disappointment at the reaction...

Dowlin hits 70 in National 50 overs practice match

Oct 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Dowlin hits 70 in National 50 overs practice match

Chanderpaul to play in 20/20 warm up game today at Everest By Sean Devers Guyana’s latest Test player Travis Dowlin stroked an accomplished 70 and got support from Chris Barnwell (50) and ODI...

All forest incentives money will go to the state -Govt

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on All forest incentives money will go to the state -Govt

By Leonard Gildarie Any monies that come from climate mitigation efforts of Guyana’s forests will be paid directly to the state. This is according to Government as questions are raised about last...

Hikers ‘A’, Old Fort ‘A’, GCC Tigers remain unbeaten

Oct 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Hikers ‘A’, Old Fort ‘A’, GCC Tigers remain unbeaten

It was another night of success for the in-form Hikers and Old Fort ‘A’ division teams as once again they both upstaged GCC and seems destined to meet in the final of the GT&T National Indoor...

Reading intensifies a person’s mental development and awareness

Oct 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Reading intensifies a person’s mental development and awareness

Dear Editor, The art and science of expanding one’s mind is reading books which, not only stimulates the mind, but add real depth to the treasures of knowledge. Like any stimulus to the mind,...

Applause for those who fought for democracy

Oct 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Applause for those who fought for democracy

Dear Editor, Guyana recently celebrated the 17th anniversary since the restoration of democracy, following 28 years of uninterrupted one party rule. Those who fought in the revolution that ushered in...

New ID cards come off the press on Monday

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on New ID cards come off the press on Monday

The installation of software and hardware for the production of National Identification Cards for all persons who were registered during the 2008 House-to-House Registration exercise commenced on...

Forest carbon payments could instigate fair land rights in Latin America

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Forest carbon payments could instigate fair land rights in Latin America

By Neil Marks in Argentina Proposals to pay developing countries to conserve billions of tons of carbon stored in tropical forests could help secure land rights for some of Latin America’s poorest...

Let’s go back to a civil form of journalism

Oct 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Let’s go back to a civil form of journalism

Dear Editor, This is becoming too much. As a frequent reader of Guyana dailies, I am disgusted to see some letters written by so many educated people, who continuously attack Mr. Kissoon on his...

United Nations Day

Oct 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on United Nations Day

The United Nations (UN) will be 64 this year, and as such a flag raising ceremony is planned for tomorrow. The hoisting of the UN Flag will take place at the Promenade Gardens, Georgetown, from 8:30...