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Trawler explodes, captain missing, four crewmen rescued

Jun 20, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Trawler explodes, captain missing, four crewmen rescued

By Latoya Giles and Leonard Gildarie A massive search and rescue operation by the Coast Guard and Maritime Department has been launched after a fishing trawler exploded in Region One, Essequibo,...

Horse cart operator executed

Jun 20, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Horse cart operator executed

Just when it was felt that the police had a lid on execution style killings in the city, a 26-year-old Albouystown resident was discovered dead in an abandoned building at 18 George Street,...

Assistant Commissioners line up to be Greene’s deputy

Jun 20, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Assistant Commissioners line up to be Greene’s deputy

There was a time when one could have looked at the administrative structure of the Guyana Police Force and predict who would be the next Commissioner of Police—not so now. There was a time when the...

BK apologises to Minister Benn over comments

Jun 20, 2010 knews News Comments Off on BK apologises to Minister Benn over comments

Managing Director of BK International Inc., Brian Tiwarie, has apologised to Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Robeson Benn, for comments made a month ago following the problems at the new...

Woman swindled by advertisement

Jun 20, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Woman swindled by advertisement

An enticing advertisement in the Classified Ads of June 6 caught the eyes of a young lady who was eventually duped. The young lady, Belinda Nauth, related that she saw an advertisement in the...

Dem boys seh….Things bad wid de Princess

Jun 20, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh….Things bad wid de Princess

Today is Father’s Day and dem boys see something strange. Early this morning dem see nuff men gathering by de Palms and dem talking how dem worried that dem gun end up inside deh. Dem refuse to...

Businessman, administrator Christopher Fernandes A.A., is a ‘Special Person’

Jun 20, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Businessman, administrator Christopher Fernandes A.A., is a ‘Special Person’

“My father would help you get a piece of sports equipment rather than buy you a pair of trousers. I shared his vision as I encouraged all four of my children to play sport. “ By Rawle Welch Even...

Nestle High Five launches healthy lifestyle caravan

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Nestle High Five launches healthy lifestyle caravan

Distribution Services Limited (DSL) Cash and Carry Ruimveldt location was buzzing with activity yesterday, as many visited the fun and interactive Nestle High Five Caravan for tips on leading a...

Mora/Parika IMC should be dissolved

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Mora/Parika IMC should be dissolved

– former NDC Chairman Former Chairman of the Mora/Parika Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Moti Singh, has called for the Interim Management Committee (IMC) to be dissolved. Singh is...

UN releases guide to improve use of medicines for children

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on UN releases guide to improve use of medicines for children

The United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued its first-ever guidance on how to use more than 240 essential medicines for treatment of children aged 12 and below. “To be effective,...

Prospective homeowners say they were scammed by Umana Developments

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Prospective homeowners say they were scammed by Umana Developments

When Tajewattite Raghubeer decided to have her own home, she placed her trust in housing developer, Umana Developments; but today, she has no home and is in search of the developer to get her money...

St. John’s Week begins today

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on St. John’s Week begins today

The St. John’s Association of Guyana will begin this year’s observance of St. John’s Week with a Church Service at St. George’s Cathedral this morning. A parade of military and paramilitary...

PPP/C says it remains an unbeatable coalition

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on PPP/C says it remains an unbeatable coalition

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) yesterday said that it remains an unbeatable coalition, with rumours spreading of a possible opposition coalition to take on the PPP/C at next year’s...

First rice crop surpasses target despite El Nino

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on First rice crop surpasses target despite El Nino

– GRDB Rice officials say that rice production is set to continue to reach record levels with the first crop already surpassing the target. As of Monday, last, with an estimated 11 per cent...

IMC boss files $150M claim for libel and slander

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on IMC boss files $150M claim for libel and slander

– claims rape allegations false The Chairman of an Essequibo Interim Management Committee has filed a $150 M suit for libel and scandal against a Parika couple who has filed charges against him...

Former cop peeved at robbery rumours

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Former cop peeved at robbery rumours

– calls on Police Force to clear his name A former member of the Police Anti-Crime Unit is livid that persons would want to link him to a spate of robberies at Whim, Corentyne, during a...

British High Commissioner says farewell

Jun 20, 2010 knews News Comments Off on British High Commissioner says farewell

World Bank: Some farmers’ insurance just not possible

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on World Bank: Some farmers’ insurance just not possible

– public, private sector partnerships crucial to manage risks A key meeting in Antigua, hosted by the World Bank, has concluded that some farmers’ insurance in Guyana and the Caribbean may...

Kallis (110), deVilliers (135*) pound Windies

Jun 20, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kallis (110), deVilliers (135*) pound Windies

Gayle (42), Deonarine (33) lead WI recovery By Sean Devers Second day centuries from AB deVilliers (135*) and Jacques Kallis (110) followed up the 132 from Skipper Graeme Smith on the opening day as...

Rotarians reward East Ruimveldt IT students

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Rotarians reward East Ruimveldt IT students

The East Ruimveldt Community Centre held a truly grateful group of residents, yesterday afternoon as they celebrated the completion of a 10-week course in Computer Training. Sponsored by the Rotary...

Sangeeta Persaud died of Meningitis

Jun 20, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Sangeeta Persaud died of Meningitis

– states second PM The second post mortem examination and further testing on the remains of Sangeeta Persaud has revealed that she died of natural causes. Foreign Pathologist, Dr. Valery...

‘Mystery official’ vanishes with financial records

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Mystery official’ vanishes with financial records

Region One Chairman, Fermin Singh, who ordered that the Matarkai Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) present audited reports of the toll monies collected for the use of roads, is yet to collect...

More people receiving old age pension

Jun 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on More people receiving old age pension

By Rabindra Rooplall For last year, data indicates that there has been a steady increase in the recipients of old age pension. The last 2009 figure shows that there are 43,398 pensioners. Statistics...

Hillary Clinton caused review of Guyana’s status

Jun 20, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Hillary Clinton caused review of Guyana’s status

By Gary Eleazar Following Guyana’s continued protesting of the Trafficking in Persons report released by the US over the years, the Guyana Government in 2009 wrote to the United States Secretary of...

BOOK REVIEW

Jun 20, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, The Arts Forum Comments Off on BOOK REVIEW

By Emeritus Professor Frank Birbalsingh Brenda Chester DoHarris is a Guyanese-born writer now living and lecturing in the USA. We recently brought you a Review of her Calabash Parkway. Brenda Chester...

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Rana five-for and enterprising batting put Bangladesh in the driver’s seat

Morally Right. Legally wrong

…Peeping Tom Morally Right. Legally wrong Kaieteur News- The situation concerning the disputed parliamentary seat held... more