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House removes mandatory death sentence

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on House removes mandatory death sentence

By Gary Eleazar The National Assembly last evening made a historic move when it unanimously approved the removal of the mandatory use of the death penalty for persons convicted of murder. This was...

Barama closes plywood factory, lays off all 274 workers

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Barama closes plywood factory, lays off all 274 workers

…as boiler system damaged through ‘negligence’ The local construction industry is expected to face significant fallout with yesterday’s news that Barama Company Limited (BCL) has...

Father’s sister files for custody of younger sibling

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Father’s sister files for custody of younger sibling

Neesa saga continues… Neesa saga continues… A paternal aunt of Neesa Gopaul yesterday filed a motion in the High Court seeking sole custody of the murdered teen’s little sister. The motion...

Body with bullet to head linked to Linden murder

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Body with bullet to head linked to Linden murder

Police are checking on a possible link between the murder of Linden resident Devon Simpson, who was found with a bullet wound to the head at Sophia, and the murder of Linden McPherson, who was slain...

Mentally challenged woman carries out arson threat

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Mentally challenged woman carries out arson threat

– Plaisance house destroyed Neighbours pulled a two- year-old boy from a burning house after a 45-year-old mentally challenged woman allegedly made good on her promise, hours after she was...

Dem boys seh…Traditions dying

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Traditions dying

When a Minister or a big one go out to meet people de people does greet dem with garlands. Dem had one wid ants that dem put round a certain Minister. That shoulda send a message but de Minister go...

Irate parents detest conditions at Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Irate parents detest conditions at Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary

Protest action may be the likely course of action if the Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary school is to return to normal operation. At least this is the belief of several parents of students attending the...

Wife beater jailed for three months

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Wife beater jailed for three months

– Spouse placed on bond for hitting man with mop stick Arshad Kadir, 51, of Chesney Squatting Area, Corentyne, who told the court that he is a cane cutter, was yesterday sentenced to three...

Mark Vieira arrested after alleged attack on SUV

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Mark Vieira arrested after alleged attack on SUV

– reportedly dumps tyres on East Bank roadway Police yesterday arrested a city businessman after he reportedly smashed the windows of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) belonging to a McDoom Village...

UG hosts tropical disease research development workshop

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on UG hosts tropical disease research development workshop

—Hopes to secure funding to examine prevalence of three main infections With the intent of supporting the Ministry of Health in addressing the challenge created by the existence of tropical...

Porkknockers honoured with historic stamp launching

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Porkknockers honoured with historic stamp launching

While it was slated to take place on Porkknockers’ Day in August, last, the contributions of two outstanding gold and diamond miners were duly recognised yesterday when the Guyana Gold and Diamond...

Guyana, Japan to ink agreement for conservancy upgrade

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana, Japan to ink agreement for conservancy upgrade

– pontoons, excavators, sluices included Guyana and Japan are set to sign a major agreement today that could see an estimated $1.4B in grants to strengthen the East Demerara Water Conservancy...

Golden Jags oppose Netherlands Antilles today; Suriname play St. Lucia

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golden Jags oppose Netherlands Antilles today; Suriname play St. Lucia

By Franklin Wilson in Suriname compliments of Digicel Following victory in their opening game by a 1-0 margin against St. Lucia ranked 186 in the world, Guyana’s ‘Golden Jaguars’...

Namilco Knockout Football Festival starts October 23

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Namilco Knockout Football Festival starts October 23

Football fans can be assured of pulsating action when the 6th edition of the Namilco Knockout Football Festival gets underway at the Tucville Community Ground from Saturday October 23 to November 13....

Rockaway Auto Sales East Coast 40-over Premier League cricket starts Sunday

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rockaway Auto Sales East Coast 40-over Premier League cricket starts Sunday

The Rockaway Auto Sales in collaboration the East Coast Cricket Board have launched two Cricket leagues on the East Coast of Demerara – a Premier league and Super league. The East Coast Cricket...

Guyana begin campaign against HPC today

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana begin campaign against HPC today

By Sean Devers in Jamaica In association with Jamaica Pegasus, Mike’s Pharmacy & Raphael’s Reality Hunting their 10th regional One-Day cricket title since Roy Fredericks led them to their...

GPF donates sports equipment to St. Ann’s Primary of Agricola

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on GPF donates sports equipment to St. Ann’s Primary of Agricola

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) in furthering its programme of activities aimed at fostering the talents and energies of youths once again has lauded another initiative towards realising its goal. This...

Top 16 teams battle for supremacy as Super Sixes cricket tournament concludes

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Top 16 teams battle for supremacy as Super Sixes cricket tournament concludes

The top sixteen teams will battle for supremacy when the various teams contest the final day of the Super Sixes cricket tournament this Sunday October 17 at Everest Ground, Eve Leary. This inaugural...

Keen contests witnessed as DCMCO 15 overs cricket tournament progresses

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Keen contests witnessed as DCMCO 15 overs cricket tournament progresses

Several teams were triumphant in their respective zones when the District of Columbia Metro Organization (DCMCO) 15 overs round hand knockout Countrywide Softball cricket Tournament continued at...

Pepsi Street Series is a positive step forward

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pepsi Street Series is a positive step forward

By Edison Jefford It was Bill Cosby who said that he does not know the road to success, but he knows the road to failure is trying to please everybody. It does not matter how good an administrator...

Lotto Company launches HIV/AIDS workplace policy

Oct 15, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Lotto Company launches HIV/AIDS workplace policy

In recognition of the seriousness of HIV/AIDS and as a member company of the Guyana Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBCHA), the Guyana Lottery Company Limited (GLCL) yesterday made an historic move...

Santos, Golden Stars commence march to c/ship honours with decisive victories

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Santos, Golden Stars commence march to c/ship honours with decisive victories

Rondell Williams netted a brace in the 42nd and 49th minutes with support from Randy Stoby who netted in the 14th to secure a vital win for Golden Stars FC against Uitvlugt when action in the 3rd...

The ubiquity of failure

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The ubiquity of failure

If one should take a count of how many times columnists in countries like the US, France, the UK etc, write on their respective Head of Government, the figure would be high. No opinion-maker wants to...

Neesa was not the only one

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Neesa was not the only one

Dear Editor, Every time I read a report or a letter regarding the Neesa Gopaul issue I go into a rage. It cannot be said enough that our society failed the girl! The police failed her, the Ministry...

Team CAMS coming strong

Oct 15, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Team CAMS coming strong

They’ve made a significant contribution to motor racing in Guyana over the past 10 years and seem to have all intentions of maintaining their support for the sport here. Team CAMS, a group of...

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The oil industry is a casino of cash, power and corruption

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