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Give mothers the respect they deserve

May 09, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Give mothers the respect they deserve

Dear Editor, This Mother’s Day will bring the usual outpouring of love and affection to mothers everywhere, especially in Guyana. It will certainly be a break from the harsher acts being committed...

Alpha remain unbeaten in GFF Super League

May 09, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alpha remain unbeaten in GFF Super League

Defending champions Alpha United maintained their unbeaten status following a 3-0 victory over Bakewell Topp XX in the lone encounter of the scheduled doubleheader when play in the Guyana Football...

Changing Governments

May 09, 2010 knews Editorial Comments Off on Changing Governments

A few months ago, a fierce debate raged in the pages of this newspaper on the circumstances surrounding the formation of the PNC-UF coalition government in December 1964. Dr Prem Misir contended:...

Serve CARICOM’s Interest; Not some other country’s

May 09, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Serve CARICOM’s Interest; Not some other country’s

By Sir Ronald Sanders A row has broken out in St Vincent and the Grenadines over the possible candidature of that small Caribbean country for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the...

Hornets, Caribs dominate opening day

May 09, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hornets, Caribs dominate opening day

Pepsi Hornets (Men) with two wins from as many matches and Yamaha Caribs (Women) which ended with two wins and one loss took pole position at the end of the first round of matches in the Guyana Rugby...

Aubrey Augustus Cummings: Teen-idol, Colleague, Friend

May 09, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, The Arts Forum Comments Off on Aubrey Augustus Cummings: Teen-idol, Colleague, Friend

It seems that popular music (more commonly known as “dance music”) has always dominated the social life of Guyana. In the first half of the 20th century, “big bands”, including the Harry...

Dreams can be so nice

May 09, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Dreams can be so nice

There is nothing better than a good session of day dreaming. It allows the mind to visit places where one might never go. It allows people to review their mistakes or their successes; it also allows...

GABA team continue gym visits

May 09, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABA team continue gym visits

Members of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA), as they have done in Berbice and Georgetown, visited the Agricola Warriors Boxing Gym on the East Bank of Demerara last week. The team headed...

Ricky Deonarain smashes 128, as Floodlights defeat Canada Select Softball Team

May 09, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ricky Deonarain smashes 128, as Floodlights defeat Canada Select Softball Team

The softball match between the Floodlights XI and the Canada Select Squad was played at the National Park tarmac last Tuesday night after it was switched from Bourda due to rain and Ricky Deonarain...

ONE ARRIVAL

May 09, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on ONE ARRIVAL

My great-grandfather, Rambishun, came from India in 1888. He was nineteen years old and had lived in the village of Ismailpur in the district of Faizabad (ancient Ayodhya) in the province of Oudh...

The Baccoo speaks

May 09, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

A certain issue is going to create a lot of animosity. There are conflicting reports about the cause of death and the families are going to be sharply divided. The police are going to be caught up in...

Amateur boxer, Ray Sandiford, disciplined by GABA

May 09, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Amateur boxer, Ray Sandiford, disciplined by GABA

Amateur boxer Ray Sandiford has been handed a two month suspension from all activities held under the auspices of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) following the first meeting of the...

AN EIA IS ALSO NEEDED FOR THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION

May 09, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on AN EIA IS ALSO NEEDED FOR THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION

The PNCR must be commended for its intention to raise the proposed hydroelectric facility in the National Assembly. Hopefully out of this will emerge disclosure of the initial Memorandum of...

Trinidadian pathologist conducts second PM

May 08, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Trinidadian pathologist conducts second PM

By Latoya Giles The relatives of Bridgette Gangadeen spent over US$3000 to procure a Trinidadian pathologist who is experienced in forensic pathology, to conduct a second post mortem examination on...

Motion filed in search of details on Synergy Holdings Inc. contract-Corbin

May 08, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Motion filed in search of details on Synergy Holdings Inc. contract-Corbin

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Robert Corbin, yesterday informed media operatives that the party will be filing a motion in the National Assembly in search of details about the...

De Willem woman dies after giving birth at West Dem Hospital

May 08, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on De Willem woman dies after giving birth at West Dem Hospital

The West Demerara Regional Hospital has been rocked by yet another maternal death which has left in its wake reflections of a similar death some five months ago. Reports are that 38-year-old Waheeda...

Clemwood head teacher beaten

May 08, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Clemwood head teacher beaten

… one week later police still to arrest suspects The head teacher of Clemwood Primary School is currently nursing a broken right arm after he was severely beaten by two young men of the Kuru Kuru,...

Dem boys seh…Family is a way to mek money

May 08, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Family is a way to mek money

Old people always seh that blood thicker than water. Nuff time people does got to do something but because is family dem does hold back. Gunman rather send he friends than to go and rob he family...

Man jailed for indecently assaulting 5-yr-old granddaughter

May 08, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Man jailed for indecently assaulting 5-yr-old granddaughter

A 60-year-old Stanleytown, New Amsterdam resident was yesterday sentenced to six months in jail by Magistrate Omeyana Hamilton, at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s court, after he was found guilty on...

Windies walloped! Magnificent Mahela Jayawardene spurs Sri Lanka to 57-run win

May 08, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Windies walloped! Magnificent Mahela Jayawardene spurs Sri Lanka to 57-run win

By Sean Devers in Barbados In association with Leisure Inn & Carib Beer The West Indies supporters, like they did in Guyana, flocked the Kensington Oval yesterday to urge their team on and the...

Praise for Dottin after her “remarkable” innings

May 08, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Praise for Dottin after her “remarkable” innings

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the West Indies men’s team have congratulated Deandra Dottin on her amazing century for West Indies Women against South Africa Women in the opening match of...

YMCA Karate Dojo host Grading Exams

May 08, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on YMCA Karate Dojo host Grading Exams

Seven attain Black Belts for ISKF-Guyana A total of seven persons attained the level of Black Belts for ISKF-Guyana when 8th Dan Karate Master Frank Woon-A-Tai conducted Grading Examinations for...

Bad light forces halt to PI

May 08, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Bad light forces halt to PI

Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty on Thursday was forced to discontinue the preliminary inquiry for murder accused Clement James due to poor lighting conditions at the Suddie Magistrate Court. Clement James...

AAG set new date for U-23 C/ships

May 08, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on AAG set new date for U-23 C/ships

– tickets still available, those bought valid The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) has set a new date for its inaugural Under-23 Track and Field Championships that is to be held at the...

Whim National U-19 beat Police counterparts in 20/20 encounter

May 08, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Whim National U-19 beat Police counterparts in 20/20 encounter

Whim National Cricket club U-19 team defeated the Central Police Station U-19 cricket team by two wickets when the two teams clashed in a specially arranged 20/20 cricket match played recently at...

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Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Vice President of Guyana, ever the sagacious observer of the inevitable, has reassured... more