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98.1 Morning Show with Wanita is just great

Nov 01, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on 98.1 Morning Show with Wanita is just great

Dear Editor, I wish to take issue with one Shane Rizwa whose letter titled “Sad State of Affairs” sought to discredit Miss Wanita Hubern and Seegobin, two of the better voices on NCN radio....

Guyanese native fined for illegal possession of birds

Nov 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese native fined for illegal possession of birds

A Guyanese-born man, Stephen Andrew Moore, 46, of Pocono Township, Pennsylvania, must pay $2,250 in animal cruelty fines after pleading guilty Thursday to illegally possessing various protected...

Is Guyana a civilised country?

Nov 01, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Is Guyana a civilised country?

Dear Editor, I was shocked to read in Kaieteur News (31-10-09) about the brutal torture of that murder suspect. The police should use proper investigative tactics to solve crimes instead of torturing...

Police Commissioner calls for more public assistance

Nov 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Police Commissioner calls for more public assistance

…even as there is a drop in serious crimes Police Commissioner, Henry Greene is calling for more public support to effectively tackle crime fighting. The Commissioner was at the time addressing...

Chet Singh, the Perfectionist

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Chet Singh, the Perfectionist

By Rawle Welch Engaging in a conversation with local Group 2A motor racing champion Chet Singh is like talking to a consummate professional. Singh, whose passion for the sport goes beyond skin deep,...

Load shedding

Nov 01, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Load shedding

Dear Editor, At nights, shouldn’t we switch off the street lights, so that we give the greatest number of homes power when there is not sufficient being produced? For us common folks the fan is our...

Justice is a fleeting phenomenon in Guyana

Nov 01, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Justice is a fleeting phenomenon in Guyana

Dear Editor, I am very troubled by the following utterances from our Police Commissioner to the media. I quote; “Mark Benschop was detained because his behaviour and conduct displayed was one of...

Fund raising 10/10 cricket competition on today in Berbice

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Fund raising 10/10 cricket competition on today in Berbice

The Sunset Association Promotion group has organised a one day 10/10 cricket competition and Fun Day, slated for today at the Edinburgh Community Centre, East Bank Berbice, beginning 10:00 hrs. A...

Nets gunning second Kevin Worrell b/ball title today

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Nets gunning second Kevin Worrell b/ball title today

Annual event bounces off at CASH The Second Annual Kevin Worrell Memorial Basketball Championships will bounce off today at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) where Nets Basketball Club is...

A gruesome act and all involved need to face charges

Nov 01, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on A gruesome act and all involved need to face charges

Dear Editor, I’m shocked, appalled and mystified by the front page picture of a 14-year-old boy that was brutalized and tortured by the hands on the law enforcement officers of Guyana. This is...

Heavy rain, thunder & lightening washes out 2nd leg of South American 10k

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Heavy rain, thunder & lightening washes out 2nd leg of South American 10k

Defence Minister intervenes, race set for today By Franklin Wilson in Suriname. In association with Humphrey’s Bakery & Farm Products, Ketley Street, Charlestown For the first time in the seven...

The Guyana Police Force brings Gymkhana to Berbice

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on The Guyana Police Force brings Gymkhana to Berbice

Berbician will have an opportunity today for the first time to witness and be a part of Annual Police Gymkhana which is expected to feature a number of spectacular and breathtaking events. The Guyana...

Has the ‘Big Truck’ ground to a halt?

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Has the ‘Big Truck’ ground to a halt?

Former world champion would love to fight in Guyana Issues warning to local heavyweight champ “don’t write a cheque that you can’t cash” By Dale Andrews Guyana’s former Cruiserweight boxing...

The good news and the bad news?

Nov 01, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The good news and the bad news?

Dear Editor, Reference is made to an article appearing in your newspaper on 24 October 2009 under the caption “Another Fine CARICOMess”. In that article, the author, Mr. Tony Deyal, stated “A...

‘The stairway to justice has collapsed’

Nov 01, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on ‘The stairway to justice has collapsed’

Dear Editor, To all Guyanese at home and abroad: go to KN-on-line and see a graphic picture of the man’s lower back and buttocks. The police daubed kerosene and then lit a fire on the man’s...

Linden goes ‘big’ against Georgetown

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Linden goes ‘big’ against Georgetown

Gears for All-Star Senior title defence By Edison Jefford Linden has opted for the inclusion of all their ‘big’ All-Stars into the senior team, as they gear for a title defence in the Senior...

Eversham beat Rose Hall in latest play

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Eversham beat Rose Hall in latest play

Eversham defeated Rose Hall 2-1 when action in the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports Inter-block Football competition continued at the Port Mourant Ground, Corentyne, Sunday October 25, last....

What do we need?

Nov 01, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on What do we need?

Such a broad question: “What do we need?” Especially in a poor country such as ours, the list might seem endless. There is, of course, the popular distinction between “wants” and “needs”;...

Rhythmic Voice: A Night of Poetry

Nov 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Guyanese Literature Comments Off on Rhythmic Voice: A Night of Poetry

By Petamber Persaud Plant the poetry of the masters in the lap of consummate performers, place them in an intimate performing venue and the result is an unforgettable evening of poetry. That was what...

The Baccoo speaks

Nov 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

People never learn, so more and more are going to be injured as the madness on the roads continues. It is going to be unfortunate that a vehicle coming from a long way in the interior will encounter...

National Blind Cricketers go up against sighted team

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on National Blind Cricketers go up against sighted team

The National Blind Cricket team will today take on an under-15 sighted team at the Queenstown Community Centre. The exhibition match is part of the activities for a Fun-Day being organised by the...

GOOL MOHAMED KHAN and HUSANARA KHAN HAKAM

Nov 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, The Arts Forum Comments Off on GOOL MOHAMED KHAN and HUSANARA KHAN HAKAM

A FASCINATING STORY OF AN INDENTURED INDIAN AND HIS GUYANESE-BORN DAUGHTER (As told by Deen Ameerullah, great grandson of Gool Mohamed Khan) My great grandfather, Gool Mohamed Khan, a Yusufzai...

East Bank Football Sub Association launches Division One senior league today

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on East Bank Football Sub Association launches Division One senior league today

The Splashmin’s Fun Park Playfield will come alive today when executive members of the East Bank Football Sub Association (EBFSA) launch the Stag Division One Senior Football League 2009/2010, with...

Plenty of horseracing left as season winds down

Nov 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Plenty of horseracing left as season winds down

Ryan Crawford meet today is start of end of season clashes Plenty of action is still on the horseracing calendar for the 2009 racing season, with most of the tracks still to run off their final races...

Today’s World: An Ugly Place for CARICOM States

Nov 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Today’s World: An Ugly Place for CARICOM States

By Sir Ronald Sanders Regrettably, the standing of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM), both regionally and internationally, is now at one of its lowest points when the people of...

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