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‘Short man’ jailed on break and enter charge

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Short man’ jailed on break and enter charge

Forty-year-old Romesh Persaud called ‘Short man’ , a labourer of Edinburgh village, East Bank Berbice, and a father of three, was on Monday sentenced to six months in prison when he...

Deteriorating dam of concern to West Dem. Farmers

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Deteriorating dam of concern to West Dem. Farmers

A dam in Waller’s Delight, West Coast Demerara is causing much distress for farmers in that area. It has deteriorated. The farmers said that although numerous complaints have been made to the...

Policeman attempts to rape Brazilian woman

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Policeman attempts to rape Brazilian woman

One Brazilian young woman was made to suffer at the hands of a policeman who took an oath to serve and protect. The woman along with her reputed husband, her grandmother, her mother- in- law and a...

GDF deals with stereotypical behaviour of some ranks

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on GDF deals with stereotypical behaviour of some ranks

World AIDS Day observance – Commodore Best As Guyana continues its fight against HIV/AIDS and putting an end to stigma and discrimination, Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF),...

Police still to nab post office robbers

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Police still to nab post office robbers

Police in Linden are still investigating a brazen daylight robbery, which occurred at the Wismar Post Office on Monday. According to reports, no one has been held in connection with the robbery,...

Guyana and U.S strong partners in the fight against HIV/AIDS

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana and U.S strong partners in the fight against HIV/AIDS

There are a number of obstacles that threaten the success of the US future HIV prevention, treatment and care efforts globally, but the US is committed to supporting past achievements and many others...

St. Therese duo tops schools’ spelling-bee competition

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on St. Therese duo tops schools’ spelling-bee competition

NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – St. Therese Primary School in New Amsterdam trounced the All Saints Primary and emerged winners of the New Amsterdam Town Week 2009 Spelling-Bee Competition. In the first...

Causing death driver on $400,000 bail

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Causing death driver on $400,000 bail

Doodnauth Bedessie, 23, the taxi driver who survived last week’s fatal accident in East Canje, has been granted $400,000 bail on a charge for causing death by dangerous driving. Bedessie appeared...

Dr Joseph Haynes opens healthy living facility in Linden

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Dr Joseph Haynes opens healthy living facility in Linden

Opening its doors for the very first time to the public on Monday the EA Health and Wellness Centre on Coop Crescent, Linden, has definitely made a positive impact on the community, judging from the...

Six Stalls robbed in brazen act

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Six Stalls robbed in brazen act

As the first day of the Christmas month dawned six businesses at the Vreed en Hoop stelling, West Coast Demerara, were robbed yesterday. These stalls, the Paint Palace, Orion Technology, Designer Cut...

Woman sees hell in abusive relationship

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Woman sees hell in abusive relationship

A mother of two was stabbed in the head multiple times on Sunday, and was forced to seek medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital Cooperation (GPHC). According to Nazmoon Neisha Saffie,...

Tax experts reviewing region’s double taxation agreement

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Tax experts reviewing region’s double taxation agreement

Several Government officials within CARICOM are in Guyana to review a key regional tax agreement to ensure that it is working as intended. The two-day seminar aimed at reviewing how the 10-year-old...

Benschop Foundation gives torture victim $200,000

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Benschop Foundation gives torture victim $200,000

The now 15-year-old torture victim received $200,000 on Monday from Ryan Benschop on behalf of his father, Mark Benschop. The donation comes weeks after the then 14-year-old was tortured by police...

Follow the leader

Dec 02, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Follow the leader

This Banks DIH truck was left in the middle of Mandela Avenue due to a mechanical failure. Drivers behind it who were unaware formed a line.

Mayor’s award for 2009 presented to Master Frank Woon-a-Tai

Dec 02, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Mayor’s award for 2009 presented to Master Frank Woon-a-Tai

The Mayor’s Award for 2009 was presented to Master Frank Woon-a-Tai, President of the Caribbean Karate College (CKC), Chief Instructor and Chairman of the Guyana Karate College (GKC) and Chairman...

Andre Creary is fourth Jamaican appointed as West Indies Under-19 Captain

Dec 02, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Andre Creary is fourth Jamaican appointed as West Indies Under-19 Captain

Dear Editor, When Andre Creary walk out to spin the toss at the opening match of next year’s ICC Youth World Cup in New Zealand the pugnacious middle order batsman will join compatriots Marlon...

Local boxers guaranteed competitive year

Dec 02, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Local boxers guaranteed competitive year

– Head of Holland Entertainment Promotions outlines busy schedule By Michael Benjamin If the head of Holland’s Promotional Enterprise (HEP), Carwyn Holland gets his way local pugilists would...

Sunburst Camptown, Pele, Fruta Conquerors & Santos triumph

Dec 02, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Sunburst Camptown, Pele, Fruta Conquerors & Santos triumph

Sunburst Camptown, Pele, Fruta Conquerors and Santos are the latest winners in the DeSinco Trading sponsored Georgetown Football Association Under-19 tournament which continued on the weekend. Home...

Hick gives Windies ‘Hick-ups’ with unbeaten 77 as England win by 7 wkts

Dec 02, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Hick gives Windies ‘Hick-ups’ with unbeaten 77 as England win by 7 wkts

By Sean Devers in Barbados Under a cloudless sky, a raucous Independence Holiday crowd of over 8,000 watched as Graeme Hick smashed a magnificent unbeaten 77 to lead England to a 7-wicket win against...

The Municipality made efforts to put the Mandela dumpsite to productive use

Dec 02, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The Municipality made efforts to put the Mandela dumpsite to productive use

Dear Editor, The Municipality of Georgetown wishes to apologise profusely for the inconvenience and potential health hazard faced by the residents, who live in the area contiguous to the Le Repentir...

Let voters decide on constitutional changes

Dec 02, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Let voters decide on constitutional changes

Dear Editor, Although Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves lost his referendum to replace St. Vincent’s constitution recently, he ought to be applauded for seeking the people’s approval instead of...

Dragons to spit fire at International Hockey Festival

Dec 02, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Dragons to spit fire at International Hockey Festival

-club has backing of sponsors, wants to earn respect By Edison Jefford An underdog usually has nothing to lose but that does not mean that their aspiration and ambition can be questioned because they...

Minister Lall needs to step it up at Diamond Housing Scheme (Cowland)

Dec 02, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Minister Lall needs to step it up at Diamond Housing Scheme (Cowland)

Dear Editor, I know this issue has been ventilated on several occasions, but I do believe that those being affected by the unbelievably insensitive nature of animal owners (cows, donkeys, goats,...

You cannot serve truth and justice and political partisanship at the same time

Dec 02, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on You cannot serve truth and justice and political partisanship at the same time

Dear Editor, Barrington Braithwaite in his letter captioned, “The dossier speaks beyond Roger Khan”, essentially captures the macabre pattern of thinking that make the compilation of that dossier...

New look Hikers Ladies looking to gain experience

Dec 02, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on New look Hikers Ladies looking to gain experience

– Old Fort fancy chances in Veterans, First Division By Rawle Welch With four of their most influential and experienced players out of the tournament due to injuries and personal development,...

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