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Ne-Yo’s contract signed and paid for – Hits and Jams

Aug 07, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Ne-Yo’s contract signed and paid for – Hits and Jams

– Special dietary arrangements also in place The Hits and Jams Entertainment team is adamant that international recording artiste Ne-Yo is heading to Guyana and will in fact arrive a day before...

Dem Boys Seh … Buxton invade State House

Aug 07, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem Boys Seh … Buxton invade State House

Is de same thing that Uncle Adam write ‘bout last week. Sam, de Prime Minister, tell a reporter that he rather talk ‘bout something else when de reporter ask he bout Fip and de hydro project...

Stoby, Morgan give Guyana 2 gold at CAC, one gold, silver at Nth American event

Aug 07, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Stoby, Morgan give Guyana 2 gold at CAC, one gold, silver at Nth American event

Winston Stoby and Randolph Morgan made Guyana proud at the CAC and NAPF Powerlifting championships currently taking place in Puerto Rico. Stoby powered his way to the gold medal in the CAC segment of...

Rohan Sarjoo returns unopposed to head East Bank Demerara Cricket Association

Aug 07, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Rohan Sarjoo returns unopposed to head East Bank Demerara Cricket Association

The electorate of the East Bank Demerara Cricket Association (EBDCA) unanimously re-elected Rohan Sarjoo as President of that organization when they convened for their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at...

GT&T pleased with rugby teams’ performance

Aug 07, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on GT&T pleased with rugby teams’ performance

GT&T’s Marketing Executive Wystan Robertson speaking with Kaieteur Sport at the Appreciation Ceremony organised for the CAC and national cricket teams which was held Wednesday evening at...

IPA supports Kennard Horserace August Meeting

Aug 07, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on IPA supports Kennard Horserace August Meeting

As turfites get ready for the highly anticipated excitement of the Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) event slated for that organization’s Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne headquarters on Sunday August 15,...

Region Four administration criticises police over “passa-passa’ events

Aug 07, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Region Four administration criticises police over “passa-passa’ events

Region Four’s administration has blasted the police over its “lack of seriousness” after a robbery last Thursday night left one man dead and three others injured. According to Region Four...

Govt. reneges on Freedom of Information Bill again

Aug 07, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. reneges on Freedom of Information Bill again

Following several revised deadlines for the long awaited Freedom of Information legislation to be tabled in the National Assembly it appears that interested stakeholders will have to wait awhile...

Guyanese could earn G$600 Million if they win tournament

Aug 07, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese could earn G$600 Million if they win tournament

By Sean Devers The Airtel Champions League 20/20 cricket tournament bowls off in South Africa on the 10th of next month and the winner’s prize is US$2.5 Million. However, US$1.3 Million is assured...

British High Commission donates books to UG

Aug 07, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on British High Commission donates books to UG

The British High Commission donated several books on Climate Change to the University of Guyana and the office of Climate Change and Forestry Commission yesterday at the High Commissioner’s...

The poor on display in Magistrate Beharry’s court

Aug 07, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The poor on display in Magistrate Beharry’s court

On Thursday afternoon, I attended Magistrate Beharry’s Court (Court One in the Georgetown district) in support of three of my friends, Mark Benschop, Lincoln Lewis and Norris Witter, who are...

Media support needed to stymie harmful HIV/AIDS-related norms

Aug 07, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Media support needed to stymie harmful HIV/AIDS-related norms

The media can play a major role in arresting harmful cultural norms as it relates to the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). This notion has been underscored...

Speed up the process and give Berbice, the opportunity to have the use of broadband

Aug 07, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Speed up the process and give Berbice, the opportunity to have the use of broadband

Dear Editor, I have to first admit that I do not watch TV and the only reason is that my experience has taught me that there is very little that may interest me on our TV stations and that includes...

Judging a gifted horse

Aug 07, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Judging a gifted horse

A VIEW FROM INSIDE OUT The departure time was nearing. The waiting area leading to our departure gate was already filled up with passengers. I had been here for sometime but had not spoken a word to...

130,000 school uniform vouchers distributed

Aug 07, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on 130,000 school uniform vouchers distributed

An estimated 130,000 school uniform vouchers have been distributed so far, the Ministry of Education said yesterday. Minister Shaik Baksh, speaking at a recent forum, has announced that the date for...

As the garbage crisis remains citizens’ health under greater threat

Aug 07, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on As the garbage crisis remains citizens’ health under greater threat

Dear Editor, Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy has finally admitted what many, including the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), had warned about. According to reports, the Minister believes that...

Works commence at site for new housing scheme in Mahdia

Aug 07, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Works commence at site for new housing scheme in Mahdia

A little more than a month after a fire destroyed the dwelling places and small businesses of close to two dozen families, works are in progress for a new housing scheme. However, as the clearing...

Portuguese not French

Aug 07, 2010 knews Editorial Comments Off on Portuguese not French

It is now quite trite to note that we are living in a “globalised” world. While many may be worried about creeping annexation by multinational corporations, the new dispensation has presented...

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...

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Eagles survive shaky start on Rain-affected opening day

An Open Letter to the election observer missions

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-Later this year, you will arrive in Guyana as protectors of the integrity of our democracy.... more