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Prime Minister justifies Fip’s ‘sale’ to Sithe Global

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Prime Minister justifies Fip’s ‘sale’ to Sithe Global

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds has responded to two headlines in the private media. In a letter to the editors Hinds said, “The headlines of Stabroek News(SN) of 2011-05-12, “Motilall sold Amaila...

Sithe Global vows project completion on schedule

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Sithe Global vows project completion on schedule

…acknowledges that failure could lead to assets forfeiture Sithe Global, the developer behind the construction of a hydro electric plant at Amaila Falls, is guaranteeing that the project will be...

Welder critical after fall from high-rise building

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Welder critical after fall from high-rise building

A man is critical after falling several stories from a high-rise building under construction at the corner of Regent and Camp Streets, opposite the City Mall, last evening. The man identified as...

More GPL engines down for maintenance

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on More GPL engines down for maintenance

… as blackouts hit hard By Leonard Gildarie Escalating fuel prices, a rising demand for more power and an urgent need to service a number of engines are issues seriously challenging the state-owned...

Another mystery fire hits Enmore house

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Another mystery fire hits Enmore house

– as family prepares to bury burnt toddler Just two days after her three-year-old son was burnt to death while sleeping on his bed, Roschell Jagmohan was forced to deal with another mystery...

Nurse gets 21 years for fire death of Guyanese partner

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Nurse gets 21 years for fire death of Guyanese partner

London (Islington Gazette)- A psychiatric nurse who turned his girlfriend into a “zombie” by pouring petrol over her head and burning her alive, has been jailed for 21-and-a-half years. Jealous...

Evaluation of Learning Channel expected in two weeks – Baksh

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Evaluation of Learning Channel expected in two weeks – Baksh

An evaluation into the operation of the Guyana Learning Channel will be undertaken within two weeks which may lead to a review of what is already being done, according to Minister of Education, Shaik...

Dem boys seh…Sam get back he memory

May 13, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Sam get back he memory

Mouth open, ‘tory jump out. Is better fuh keep you mouth shut than fuh open it and let people see wha you got inside. De project people open dem mouth yesterday but dem boys had to get a stick fuh...

Pakistan spinners strangle Windies on opening day

May 13, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pakistan spinners strangle Windies on opening day

By Sean Devers at Providence On a low and slow track expected to favour spin, the West Indies began the first Digicel Test yesterday at the Providence Stadium with just one spinner in debutant...

GT&T jumps in to partner GFF for May 22 friendly

May 13, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT&T jumps in to partner GFF for May 22 friendly

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) Company continues ‘to get better all the time’ as they continued to display their benevolence and appreciation for sports and awareness of the role...

Mayor Green suggests Sports Ministry input as Mayor’s Cup winners collect prizes

May 13, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mayor Green suggests Sports Ministry input as Mayor’s Cup winners collect prizes

Patron of the Mayor’s Cup football tournament and Mayor of Georgetown, Hamilton Green has issued a call to the corporate community to continue rendering support to football even as he implored...

Way being paved for local hospitality institute

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Way being paved for local hospitality institute

Aimed at reviewing the state of hospitality in Guyana and to establish an institution for the delivery of hospitality programmes, the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Caribbean...

Bishoo is 45th Guyana player to play Test cricket

May 13, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bishoo is 45th Guyana player to play Test cricket

Says variety is the key at International level By Sean Devers At age 25, Devendra Bishoo yesterday became the 45th Guyana cricketer to play Test cricket and first since Travis Dowlin played against...

Burglars cart off $6M in stocks from fashion store

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Burglars cart off $6M in stocks from fashion store

Azim and Sons Fashions at the Vreed-en-Hoop junction is the latest business establishment to be hit by burglars. The thieves carted off over $6M in stocks. According to the proprietor, Azim Ibrahim,...

Digicel creates memorable day for Guyanese youngster

May 13, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel creates memorable day for Guyanese youngster

– Providence, Guyana: The first day of the first match of the Digicel Test Series will always be a memorable one for young Raymond Peter Perez of Guyana who had the opportunity to join in the...

Gold miners refused bail on illegal cultivation charge

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Gold miners refused bail on illegal cultivation charge

Kishan Jaikarran and Orin Ford appeared yestreday before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry to face the charge of an illegal cultivation. It is alleged that on May 10, Jaikarran and Ford...

Jai Signs create Official Banner for President’s/Jefford Classic

May 13, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jai Signs create Official Banner for President’s/Jefford Classic

Jai Signs, located on Punt Trench Dam, Ruimveldt yesterday handed over an official banner for the upcoming President’s/Jefford Track and Field Classic. The banner will be the official drop in...

Father, son held for alleged rape of daughter

May 13, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Father, son held for alleged rape of daughter

Police at Linden have detained a minibus driver and his son for the alleged sexual assault of the man’s 17-year-old daughter, and officials from the Ministry of Human Services are investigating the...

Lindener remanded for drug possession

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Lindener remanded for drug possession

Forty-year -old Eusi Sandy, who was charged with illegal drug possession, appeared yesterday before Acting-Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. It is...

Probe into Windsor Forest violence still ongoing – OPR Head

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Probe into Windsor Forest violence still ongoing – OPR Head

Head of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), Mohamed Jameer, says that investigations are still continuing into the Eater Monday disturbances at Windsor Forest. Asked when the probe will...

BILL IS BACK…

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on BILL IS BACK…

As I was saying before life interrupted… Bill Cotton/Reform is back in town to slice through hyperbole and lies, find and expose the mediocre or malevolent, praise the excellent, help the...

T&T Karate experts head TTKF Sport Karate Commission

May 13, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on T&T Karate experts head TTKF Sport Karate Commission

Shihan Michael Cromwell and Shihan Oleyumi Mashama have been appointed head of the Trinidad and Tobago Karate Federation Sport Karate Commission (TTKF-SKC). They will be meeting with other sport...

Govt.’s dismissive posture emphasises bad governance in Guyana

May 13, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Govt.’s dismissive posture emphasises bad governance in Guyana

The report from the research team contracted by the Norwegian Agency for Development and Cooperation (NORAD) in its evaluation recommends that the major political opposition, the PNCR, be...

Constabulary Officers accused of physically assaulting female guard

May 13, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Constabulary Officers accused of physically assaulting female guard

The City Constabulary is currently investigating the alleged beating of a female guard from a private security firm by four of its own, on Tuesday, last, at the Stabroek Market Constabulary Office....

UK based Coach Peter Barry supports incumbent Klass

May 13, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on UK based Coach Peter Barry supports incumbent Klass

England based Guyanese Coach Peter Barry, the former Santos FC player and administrator is throwing his support behind the incumbent Guyana Football Federation President Colin Klass to retain the top...