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One dead, three critical

Aug 06, 2010 knews News Comments Off on One dead, three critical

The village of Plaisance on the East Coast of Demerara was turned into a mini warzone when gunmen indiscriminately opened fire killing one person and critically wounding three others. Dead is Anthony...

Killing took pattern of a “hit” – Crime Chief

Aug 06, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Killing took pattern of a “hit” – Crime Chief

By Latoya Giles As the police continue investigations into Wednesday night’s execution-style slaying of 42-year-old businesswoman Leriea Bristol, three persons have been taken into custody for...

House falls after posts lashed out

Aug 06, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on House falls after posts lashed out

Mother, children get rude awakening Pearl Harris, a 33-year-old mother of five and resident of Sophia, had a rude awakening two days ago, after the posts supporting her home were literally knocked...

Former President Burnham’s 25th death anniversary today

Aug 06, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Former President Burnham’s 25th death anniversary today

Guyana will today mark the 25th death anniversary of its first Executive President, Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham. The People’s National Congress Reform will today commence a serious of activities...

There is a real threat of dengue and other health concerns – King

Aug 06, 2010 knews News Comments Off on There is a real threat of dengue and other health concerns – King

– Council sensitises residents about potential hazards Massive health threats loom in the city of Georgetown, a development which stems from the current garbage crisis which persists following...

KNews and BBC reporters turned away from OP

Aug 06, 2010 knews News Comments Off on KNews and BBC reporters turned away from OP

… contemplating use of GINA passes for all Govt. agencies – Dr Luncheon On yet another occasion reporters have been turned away from the Office of the President (OP) because they were not in...

Murray chides administration for “misleading 2010 Budget”

Aug 06, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Murray chides administration for “misleading 2010 Budget”

…as additional US$12M expenditure approved By Gary Eleazar The National Assembly yesterday approved the additional expenditure of in excess of US$12M for various Ministries, but not before a...

Saboteurs hit GT&T facilities again

Aug 06, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Saboteurs hit GT&T facilities again

… Hundreds of households without service Several hundred households in the Campbellville area were left without telephone and internet services yesterday and the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph...

Dem boys seh…Look who giving advice

Aug 06, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Look who giving advice

When people get married everybody does like fuh give advice. Dem boys seh that all of a sudden dem have a lot of advisers who know everything ‘bout marriage. Even de parents of de bride and groom...

Lucky Dollar boost for Kennard Memorial Turf Club

Aug 06, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lucky Dollar boost for Kennard Memorial Turf Club

The Kennard Memorial Turf Club’s August 15 meeting received another $300,000 boost in sponsorship yesterday at the Lucky Dollar Regent Street branch. Making the presentation to Justice Cecil...

Barbados confirm team for Digicel Williams International

Aug 06, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Barbados confirm team for Digicel Williams International

The Barbados Auto Racing League (BARL) has started the build-up to its Digicel Williams International Race Meet by announcing the Barbados team for round two of the Seaboard Marine Caribbean Motor...

R. Bassoo and Sons Golf tournament set for tomorrow

Aug 06, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on R. Bassoo and Sons Golf tournament set for tomorrow

The R. Bassoo and Sons Ltd. sponsored Golf tournament will be played off tomorrow at Lusignan Golf Course following a break for last weekend’s Emancipation activities. Club Captain Patrick...

THE PRIVATE SECTOR’S GOODWILL GESTURE

Aug 06, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE PRIVATE SECTOR’S GOODWILL GESTURE

The private sector has started the ball rolling in terms of creating a more harmonious relationship between the government and the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC). The private sector...

Will those awarded Govt’s GT&T shares become private partners in the ICT project?

Aug 06, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Will those awarded Govt’s GT&T shares become private partners in the ICT project?

Dear Editor, With respect to KN’s news story, “This type of action deserves protest,” (August 4), attributed to PNCR and Opposition Leader, Mr. Robert Corbin, a cursory review of this timeline...

Court stops $200M rice shipment

Aug 06, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Court stops $200M rice shipment

…as E’bo farmer sues MRL for $125M In what may be a case of growing intolerance, a prominent rice milling company, under fire for non-payments to farmers, has been taken to court by an Essequibo...

The utter absence of justice in Guyanese society

Aug 06, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The utter absence of justice in Guyanese society

Dear Editor, There has been an unusual yet refreshing fracas which occurred approximately two weeks ago in the almost poverty stricken, but determined and industrious village of Good Hope on the East...

Bad guy versus bad guy; there’s no good guy

Aug 06, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Bad guy versus bad guy; there’s no good guy

Responding to a reporter’s question on the exigency of political compromise and political healing, President Jagdeo is quoted in the August 3 edition of the Stabroek News as saying; “There is...

Power for power’s sake

Aug 06, 2010 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Power for power’s sake

There is a limit to the things anyone should attempt to do to another, and one of these things has to do with wielding power over another. For this reason, the thinkers of this world have devised a...

Dharry reigns supreme with second-round KO against Ramirez

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Kaieteur Sports- Guyanese bantamweight Elton Dharry rocked the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Saturday night, delivering a spectacular second round knockout against Colombian Randy Ramirez. Dharry...