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Another City store robbed

Jun 14, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Another City store robbed

Burglars yesterday smashed their way into a Regent Street store, stealing $5M in cellular phones and other accessories but in their hurry to escape they left curry powder and potato behind. According...

Kwakwani residents get relief

Jun 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Kwakwani residents get relief

As the water level in Kwakwani remains high, efforts are being executed to provide shelter and support for the residents who have been badly affected by the recent flooding. The Ministry of...

Schools reopen in Region Nine as state of normalcy returns

Jun 14, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Schools reopen in Region Nine as state of normalcy returns

Over one month has passed since the rainy season began and several families in Region Nine have suffered tremendously after experiencing persistent rainfall which led to extreme flooding in areas...

Rikki (90), Austin (86*) give Berbice first day honours

Jun 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Rikki (90), Austin (86*) give Berbice first day honours

By Sean Devers at Providence Eighteen-year-old Dominic Rikki fell 10 short of a maiden century at this level and shared in a century partnership with Linden Austin who stoked an unbeaten 86 as...

Freak weather condition hits Fort Island

Jun 14, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Freak weather condition hits Fort Island

– nurse begs for help after roof blown off A freak phenomena in the Essequibo River on Sunday has left one Fort Island family shaken and without a roof. Residents of the island, located some...

Several impress at GTTA Pre-Cadet Playoffs

Jun 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Several impress at GTTA Pre-Cadet Playoffs

Several up-and-coming racquet wielders impressed on Sunday when the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) held a playoffs at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall to select a Pre-Cadet’s Team to...

That Berbice jailbreak tells many stories

Jun 14, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on That Berbice jailbreak tells many stories

Deviants are in a class by themselves. They are a menace to society and as a result, society created an institution to protect itself from these people. Initially, the institution was more punitive...

GCC register win to maintain lead

Jun 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on GCC register win to maintain lead

– Carib All stars and Hikers also record wins Fifteen year old Mark Sargeant produced a breakout performance by producing an unanswered double for his GCC club to help them secure a 2-0 victory...

Winston Pompey leaves today for fistic duties in Jamaica

Jun 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Winston Pompey leaves today for fistic duties in Jamaica

Local middleweight boxing contender Winston Pompey leaves the country this morning for Jamaica to engage in a ten rounds contest against Jamaican, Sakima Mullings. The local pugilist will enter the...

GCF to host National C/ships on June 26

Jun 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on GCF to host National C/ships on June 26

The Guyana Cycling Federation will run off its premier event of the year – National Road Race Championship – on Sunday June 26 on the East Coast of Demerara. The starting point will be the...

Annual Castrol Father’s Day 50 Miler set for West Dem on Sunday

Jun 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Annual Castrol Father’s Day 50 Miler set for West Dem on Sunday

Robin Persaud will definitely be in the saddles and aiming to successfully retain the top spot when the 12th annual Castrol sponsored Father’s Day 50 mile cycle road race takes place on the West...

Anything short could be transmitted as an awkward perception

Jun 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Anything short could be transmitted as an awkward perception

By Rawle Welch When the national rugby squad defeated Barbados on Saturday at the National Stadium for the Southern Zone of the NACRA Championship, and in the process set up a final date with Bermuda...

It’s Moen Gafoor again as GASP Open Scrabble Tournament concludes

Jun 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on It’s Moen Gafoor again as GASP Open Scrabble Tournament concludes

Moen Gafoor endorsed his status as the leading word former when he disposed of a formidable line up to take the top honours of the Guyana Association of Scrabble Players (GASP) Open championship in...

To buy votes you have to buy minds too. It won’t work

Jun 14, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on To buy votes you have to buy minds too. It won’t work

Last Saturday morning, I went to the central office of GPL on Main Street. I was accompanied by my nephew. We went to pay after he was disconnected. I saw a queue outside the office, therefore it...

Brazil to join Guyana and Suriname in Islamic Bloc

Jun 14, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Brazil to join Guyana and Suriname in Islamic Bloc

DEAR EDITOR, South America’s largest nation and home to a large Arab Diaspora, Brazil is seeking Observer membership in the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC). Mr. Sergio Luiz Canaes, the...

The Cooperative Republic it still is

Jun 14, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The Cooperative Republic it still is

DEAR EDITOR, I stand corrected. We are still the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, not because of any oversight on the part of anyone, but because the relevant article in the constitution (Article 1)...

Relief efforts in Rupununi are praiseworthy

Jun 14, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Relief efforts in Rupununi are praiseworthy

Dear Editor, It is heartening to see that the private sector is finding ways to assist the people of Lethem during this difficult time. I read that the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company has...

THE PNC BELONGS WITHIN THE PPP

Jun 14, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE PNC BELONGS WITHIN THE PPP

The contemporary focus about power-sharing is all about the sharing of political power and not, as in the past, underpinned by an ideological programme. In effect, power-sharing has now become a...

Cruising drivers and excessive double lines

Jun 14, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Cruising drivers and excessive double lines

Dear Editor, I was under the impression that according to the laws of Guyana, motorists are required to drive on the left hand side of the road leaving the right hand side clear for overtaking...

PREV 12

The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day Horse race meet

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more