November 2009 - Page 44 of 55

Archives by Month:

Archives by Year:

Impressive T&T retain President’s Cup title

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Impressive T&T retain President’s Cup title

As lackluster Guyana lose by 81 runs Trinidad and Tobago retained their Regional One-Day cricket title with an emphatic 81-run win again a Guyana team whose powerful batting line-up faltered badly on...

Self-confessed murderer recharged, remanded

Nov 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Self-confessed murderer recharged, remanded

Andrew Gomes who reportedly confessed to killing his father Stanislaus Gomes was remanded yesterday after his file finally entered the court. Yesterday, he made yet another court appearance, this...

NO TIME FOR CUDDLING UP WITH THE JAGDEO ADMINISTRATION!

Nov 06, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on NO TIME FOR CUDDLING UP WITH THE JAGDEO ADMINISTRATION!

Now that visas are being revoked, the government of Guyana is going to wake up and smell the coffee. It is only a matter of time before they concede and appoint either a commission of inquiry into...

Ogle defeat Aurora to win Inter-Jamaat Tournament

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Ogle defeat Aurora to win Inter-Jamaat Tournament

Ogle Masjid thrashed Aurora Masjid by a massive 102- run margin last Sunday to win the Guyana Softball League (GSL) Inter- Jamaat nationwide 10- over softball final at the Ogle Community Centre...

NA United out-muscle Victoria Kings to book semi-final place

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on NA United out-muscle Victoria Kings to book semi-final place

Football fans that trooped to the Tucville ground on Wednesday evening to witness the two quarter-final matches in the Namilco Football tournament were treated to an exciting double header, none more...

Georgetown relying heavily on speed

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Georgetown relying heavily on speed

By Edison Jefford Georgetown will heavily rely on their quick players to give them the impetus against a balanced and ‘big’ side from Linden in the senior All-Star game with the further...

Berbice High School win Inter-school competition in Berbice

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Berbice High School win Inter-school competition in Berbice

Berbice High school scored a come from behind win to capture the Inter-school Under-15 football competition which was recently staged in the ancient county. In the final which was played on Monday at...

Wins for Gas XI, Movie Star, SSS Manufacturing

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Wins for Gas XI, Movie Star, SSS Manufacturing

The Banks DIH sponsored Power Stout floodlight tapeball cricket tournament continued last Wednesday with more exciting matches as games see sawed one way to another and the crowd were treated to some...

Stage records smashed as 3rd Ride for Life Road Race pedals off

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Stage records smashed as 3rd Ride for Life Road Race pedals off

Rodman & Persaud take stage 1 & 2, Geron Williams in overall lead By Franklin Wilson As suspected, the 3rd Annual Ride for Life Five-Stage Cycle Road Race sponsored by the Ministry of Health...

Banks Beer throws support behind motor racers

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Banks Beer throws support behind motor racers

Guyana’s world medal winning Banks Beer will team up with local ace driver Andrew King and leading Group 2 ‘B’ contender Gavin Gouveia for the Caribbean Motor Racing...

For too long our political culture has embraced abuse and torture as legitimate mechanisms for social control

Nov 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on For too long our political culture has embraced abuse and torture as legitimate mechanisms for social control

Dear Editor, I found it prudent to preface my contribution on the child torture case currently engaging our attention with an excerpt from Mr. B. Raman Esq., an esteemed member of the Indian security...

‘Jackie Chan’ pays courtesy call on Dr. Frank Anthony

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on ‘Jackie Chan’ pays courtesy call on Dr. Frank Anthony

Following his return home for an end of year break to his football season in the United States, Gregory ‘Jackie Chan’ Richardson returned home from his North Carolina base and paid a...

The critical imperative of self-determination and the rise of non-violent consciousness

Nov 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The critical imperative of self-determination and the rise of non-violent consciousness

Dear Editor, In a prior contribution to the two leading dailies, I ended by stating, “What we need is a revolution of our consciousness, a re-awakening of will to work together for change and to...

Women lawyers condemn torture

Nov 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Women lawyers condemn torture

The Guyana Association of Women Lawyers (GWAL) on Wednesday noted with serious concern the recent inhumane treatment meted out to a teenager whilst in custody at the Leonora Police Station, West...

The ‘list’ of Govt. officials having their visas revoked is growing

Nov 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The ‘list’ of Govt. officials having their visas revoked is growing

Dear Editor, The ‘list’ of Government officials having their US visas revoked continues to grow, but Government seems not to be alarmed, even though the image being created is not pleasant. This...

Footballers contest for Mayor Hamilton Green’s 75th birth anniversary trophy

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Footballers contest for Mayor Hamilton Green’s 75th birth anniversary trophy

Local footballers, already engaged in stiff competition in several tournaments around the country, will compete in yet another, this time a 7-A-Side, Inter-club football tournament in honour of Mayor...

Electrical supplier peeved at wrongful implication

Nov 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Electrical supplier peeved at wrongful implication

…as police seize wrong power cables The manager of Prem’s Electrical Store located at Regent and Alexander Streets, Lacytown, Georgetown, is peeved that his name has been dragged into a legal...

Let’s invoke Walter’s “King Midas” chant

Nov 06, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Let’s invoke Walter’s “King Midas” chant

Let us tell you first about King Midas. In ancient Greek mythology, the god Dionysus heard that King Midas was a kind person. So one day, after hearing about a good deed of the King, Dionysus asked...

The barbarism that now confronts us did not occur overnight

Nov 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The barbarism that now confronts us did not occur overnight

Dear Editor, The torture of three men, including a 14-year-old teenager, by the Guyana Police Force during their interrogation as suspects in a murder and the outcries of the nation are indicative...

Terrorism Resurgence

Nov 06, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Terrorism Resurgence

Here we go again: terrorism hits Guyana. Terrorists, we should remember, are not the usual criminals that commit crimes for monetary or other gain, but do so to send a message to the state. In the...

Corruption and internal security are major issues for this and the next government

Nov 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Corruption and internal security are major issues for this and the next government

Dear Editor, Afghan’s President, Mr. Hamid Karzai, who won re-election by default after his challenger withdrew from a planned presidential runoff, received a congratulatory phone call from US...

Another Rahaman returns to the track

Nov 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Another Rahaman returns to the track

By Rawle Welch It came as no surprise when Canada-based Amjad Rahaman during an interview with Kaieteur Sport last Wednesday related how eager he was to return to motor racing after a four-year...

Gunmen in reign of terror

Nov 05, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen in reign of terror

The Joint Services have moved into top gear to investigate a series of events that started early yesterday morning. These events included murder, abduction, arson and armed attacks on the police...

Bullet riddled car was stolen from workshop

Nov 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Bullet riddled car was stolen from workshop

The owner of the car which is believed to be the getaway vehicle used by gunmen early yesterday morning, sought to clear his side of the story when he told this newspaper that his car was left at a...

Man’s handcuffed, bound body found on Soesdyke/Linden highway trail

Nov 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Man’s handcuffed, bound body found on Soesdyke/Linden highway trail

-victim reportedly abducted by gunmen dressed as policemen Gunmen dressed as policemen snatched a 23-year-old Kuru Kururu man from a pickup shortly after midnight yesterday then left his handcuffed...

PREV 42 434445 46 NEXT LAST

Fitness Express helps to fuel GAPLF Novices/Juniors Championship on Feb. 16

Protest electoral tyranny

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- There comes a time in the life of a nation when silence is no longer an option, when the... more