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Alberttown man executed in car

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– shot at least seven times (By Latoya Giles and Mondale Smith) The sound of gunshots shattered the silence of Alberttown, around nine o’clock last night, and by the time the smoke cleared at...

Landlady torches Waterloo Street property

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– Actor Henry Rodney and family among homeless Popular comedian and stage personality Henry Rodney was among several people left homeless last night after an irate landlady doused her Lot 137...

GEA nabs truck with smuggled diesel

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– suspects dump portion on East Coast roads Officials of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) last night intercepted a truck with smuggled fuel but not before the smugglers had dumped a significant...

Murdered woman identified as trainee teacher

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– suspect claims to be eyewitness The woman whose mutilated body was found at Harlem, West Coast Demerara on Sunday has been identified as 22-year-old trainee teacher Luciana Bhagwandin, and a...

Dem boys seh…All man Jack gone to Berbice

Jan 13, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…All man Jack gone to Berbice

Is once in a while that dem Minister does really get a hard time and yesterday was one of dem days. Bharrat tell dem that dem going to Berbice fuh meet wid de people. Some of dem try fuh mek excuse...

Major earthquake rocks Haiti

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Hospital collapses; widespread damage and casualties expected PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – The largest earthquake ever recorded in the area shook Haiti yesterday, collapsing a hospital where people...

PM, Housing Minister could face jail time if Ramjattan has his way

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Following Monday’s ruckus in the National Assembly where the Opposition locked horns with the ruling administration over two supplementary provisions that were already spent and approval was being...

Two grilled over Allison, Waddell killings

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– released on station bail Police on Sunday released two men after questioning them for days in relation to the killings of boxing coach Donald Allison and journalist, political activist and...

Opposition parties ask for more info

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$300M payment to New GPC… By Leonard Gildarie The Opposition has asked for names of bidders following revelations that $300M in payments were made in December to the New GPC Inc. for the supply of...

GAWU refuses to ‘run behind’ Finance Ministry

Jan 13, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on GAWU refuses to ‘run behind’ Finance Ministry

Retroactive Tax Waiver… By Fareeza Haniff The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) is still awaiting a response from the Ministry of Finance as it relates to the union’s...

Guyana’s first Men’s Week observance begins Sunday

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– Motivational speaker Dr. Myles Munroe coming for event Starting Sunday, for the first time in Guyana, men will be officially recognized for the critical role they play in the family and...

Accused rapist remanded

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Dhanraj Singh, 22, of West Canefield, East Canje, Berbice, was yesterday remanded to prison by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo when he appeared before her on a charge of rape. Singh, a welder at the Rose...

Causing death accused denied bail

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Acting Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday denied bail to a motorcyclist accused of causing death by dangerous driving. Troy King, 35, of Well Road, South Ruimveldt Park, was not required to plead...

‘Screw’ Richmond Schoolboys Football Tournament launched

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– Defending champs LFSS draw with All Stars XI By Rawle Welch Before an impressive gathering that included Regional Educational Officer Claude Johnson, local co-ordinators Mayfield...

Cavaliers beat New Uprising by 9 wickets despite attempted sabotage

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By Sean Devers Cavaliers beat New Uprising by 9 wickets last Sunday at the Bartica Community Centre Ground in the opening match of the Bartica Cricket Association BCA 20/20 Competition after...

Basil Butcher Development Trust Fund hosts 2nd presentation

Jan 13, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Basil Butcher Development Trust Fund hosts 2nd presentation

12 Under-15 players receive $350,000 in gear and educational materials The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) on Sunday last hosted the 2nd presentation ceremony of the Annual Basil...

Another busy year envisaged for the sport – Klass

Jan 13, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Another busy year envisaged for the sport – Klass

– Contractor about to receive direct funding for GOAL Project By Rawle Welch Buoyed by the increase in overall playing hours the sport enjoyed in 2009, President of the Guyana Football...

JKA/WF Guyana opens Karate class at Port Mourant Community Centre

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Individuals desirous of learning the ancient art of Karate in the Port Mourant area and its close environs have been afforded the opportunity of doing so, thanks to the Japan Karate Association /...

Soesdyke Falcons upset Kuru Kururu Warriors 2-1; Yarrowkabra & Mocha draw 0-0

Jan 13, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Soesdyke Falcons upset Kuru Kururu Warriors 2-1; Yarrowkabra & Mocha draw 0-0

By Franklin Wilson Competition in the Stag Beer sponsored East Bank Football Association (EBFA) division-one league continued on Sunday last at the Grove ground with Soesdyke Falcons turning back the...

RHTY&SC launches CDP with donation to E’bo Umpires

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The 2010 Cricket Development Programme (CDP) of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) was launched on Thursday last with the club donating a number of Hygiene kits, Educational...

Race walkers gear up for hectic year of activities

Jan 13, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Race walkers gear up for hectic year of activities

Coordinator of the Cavaliers Sports and Tour Club Ms. Olga Harry said that while last year has been a good one for race walking, executives of her organization would be working strenuously to enhance...

PTA body to move to Ministry

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The Parent-Teacher Association of the Stewartville Primary School is planning to move to the Ministry of Education in relation to the transfer of two of the institution’s teachers. Chairperson of...

Visa duo further remanded

Jan 13, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Visa duo further remanded

Fraud accused, Simone King and Toolsie Persaud, were again denied bail when they made a second appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court...

Ministry’s hammer falls on Mon Repos butchery

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– Businesswoman cries discrimination In a move that was described as discriminatory, workers from the Ministry of Works yesterday completely dismantled a $500,000 butcher’s stall at Mon...

CDC to table draft disaster plan to govt. by Friday

Jan 13, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on CDC to table draft disaster plan to govt. by Friday

– steps taken for emergency workers to use Laptops, Blackberries The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is working to produce a draft plan on how to better tackle disaster situations and government...