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For Amerindians who used shovels to build hinterland roads

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on For Amerindians who used shovels to build hinterland roads

They used shovels and spades and in several Amerindian villages of Region Eight, it was the women and children that did the work. It took six years, but the hard work paid off. Now Region Eight...

PNCR activist gets $50,000 bail for punching woman member

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on PNCR activist gets $50,000 bail for punching woman member

The man who punched a woman in the face at the General Council of People’s National Congress Sophia, on Sunday was yesterday granted his pre trial liberty when he appeared before Acting Chief...

Goodluck captures 6th WIFBSC Individual title as Gomez edge Lall for 2nd

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Goodluck captures 6th WIFBSC Individual title as Gomez edge Lall for 2nd

Team c/ships shoots off today After being overtaken on the second day, Guyanese shooting sensation Ransford Goodluck fired back to win the 2010 West Indies Fullbore Individual Shooting Championships...

Defrauded DirecTV service subscribers peeved

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Defrauded DirecTV service subscribers peeved

More customers who have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars for subscriptions to a DirecTV service from Caracas, Venezuela, are crying fraud. Berbicians have been complaining of being part and...

Honey production declines in Pomeroon

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Honey production declines in Pomeroon

Honey production in the Pomeroon River area needs immediate intervention from the Ministry of Agriculture, says Sydney Garraway. The business which once offered a hefty financial income for many...

‘Rite Vitamins’ officially arrives in Guyana

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on ‘Rite Vitamins’ officially arrives in Guyana

– store opens doors at 6A Alexander Street, Kitty Against the backdrop their perceived absence of “affordable” nutritional supplements for local athletes and fitness enthusiasts, Rite...

20 defaulters before the court

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on 20 defaulters before the court

… as M&CC seeks to uncover outstanding revenue Nearly two dozen defaulting ratepayers are before the courts as part of an intensified campaign that has been engaged by the Mayor and City...

City Councillors have qualms over Mayor’s trip to China

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on City Councillors have qualms over Mayor’s trip to China

Although it warranted extensive deliberation when the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) held its statutory meeting on Monday, the final analysis left much uncertainty as it relates to a...

Moen Gafoor outspells field to take GASP Independence Open tournament

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Moen Gafoor outspells field to take GASP Independence Open tournament

After a keenly contested tournament where six players finished on four points each, Moen Gafoor distinguished himself from the bunch amassing 5 points and a positive spread of 569 to cart off the top...

Launching of GVF /Aracari Resort Beach Tournament on today

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Launching of GVF /Aracari Resort Beach Tournament on today

Aracari Resort in collaboration with the Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) will be hosting a four-man Beach Tournament beginning next Saturday, at the entity’s resort Plantation Versailles, West...

BCB condemns Jaigobin attack

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on BCB condemns Jaigobin attack

The Executives and Members of the Berbice Cricket Board has condemned the heinous attack on Assistant Treasurer of the Guyana Cricket Board Mr. Pretipaul Jaigobin. In a release the board said, “Mr....

Local golfers to battle in Banks Light Beer tourney today

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Local golfers to battle in Banks Light Beer tourney today

Local golfers will defy the current inclement weather to compete in the Banks Light Beer Medal Play golf tournament today at the Lusignan Golf Club Clifford Reis, Chairman of Banks DIH, an ardent...

Priyanna Ramdhani captures two titles in Independence Badminton tourney

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Priyanna Ramdhani captures two titles in Independence Badminton tourney

The Guyana Badminton Association West Indian Sports Complex Annual Independence Junior Singles Tournament was played off on Wednesday last at the Queens College Badminton Courts. In action were some...

Berbice police hunt drug king-pin

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice police hunt drug king-pin

ABARY, WEST COAST BERBICE – Police in Division ‘B’ of the Guyana Police Force are on the lookout for a known drug king-pin after making the largest illicit drug bust in recent times –...

Covent Garden students receive Colgate jerseys

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Covent Garden students receive Colgate jerseys

– Preparing for GRFU Schools League Brand Manager of Geddes Grant Ltd Stuart May presented a quantity of jerseys under the Colgate brand to students of the Covent Garden Secondary School during...

It’s crunch time and the best two teams would be known tomorrow

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on It’s crunch time and the best two teams would be known tomorrow

As four of the nation’s top football teams get ready for a keen tussle for a berth in the final of this year’s edition of the Mayor’s Cup football extravaganza tomorrow night, only one thing is...

Victim died of hemorrhage due to multiple gunshot injuries

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Victim died of hemorrhage due to multiple gunshot injuries

A post mortem examination performed on the remains of 36-year-old Sidwell Dexter Collins, called ‘Gold Teeth’, has revealed that he died as a result of hemorrhage due to five gunshot wounds. The...

Sports Ministry decries acid attack

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Sports Ministry decries acid attack

The Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport in a release said, “It is appalled by the acid attack on Mr. Pretipaul Jaigobin, Assistant Treasurer of the Guyana Cricket Board.” The release further...

China Trading denies allegations of sex games, dog meat

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on China Trading denies allegations of sex games, dog meat

…Owner admits mistakes in employment process China Trading, the Chinese company at the centre of allegations of exploiting Amerindian workers and using alcohol to lure them into performing lewd sex...

RHTY&SC Gizmos & Gadgets 1st Div Team make donations to Cricket development in Berbice

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC Gizmos & Gadgets 1st Div Team make donations to Cricket development in Berbice

The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club Gizmos & Gadgets First Division Team on Monday last made three donations towards the development of cricket in the ancient county of Berbice. The...

Aracari Beach V/ball Tournament officially launched

May 29, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Aracari Beach V/ball Tournament officially launched

– GVF promises good disciplined tournament Beach Volleyball in Guyana received a significant boost yesterday when Aracari Resort undertook to sponsor next weekend’s Classic which will be...

Rudolph Mitchell continues winning ways as CSTC stages Independence Day event

May 29, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Rudolph Mitchell continues winning ways as CSTC stages Independence Day event

He has recorded the coveted century mark but National Race Walk Champion, Rudolph Mitchell is not done as yet. The prolific athlete chalked up his 106th victory on the trot when the Cavaliers Sports...

Situation remains as outfall channel still silted up

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Situation remains as outfall channel still silted up

Residents of Meadow Bank will now have to endure their home and roadways being inundated, as there have been no works on the outfall channel at the koker. Deputy City Engineer, Lloyd Alleyne...

THINGS IMPROVE! – A VIEW FROM INSIDE OUT- A DIASPORA SERIES

May 29, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THINGS IMPROVE! – A VIEW FROM INSIDE OUT- A DIASPORA SERIES

I heard the rustling in the dark. In the darkness that showered my room, I raised my hand from under my head and looked at my watch. It was 3. 30 am. Who could be up this hour in the morning? I knew...

Health Minister appeals for blood

May 29, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Health Minister appeals for blood

…as CHI continues open-heart operations An urgent appeal for blood is being made by the Ministry of Health to facilitate open-heart surgeries set for this weekend at the Caribbean Heart Institute...

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