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US army band to perform at Parliament Building

Jun 29, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on US army band to perform at Parliament Building

The US Army band ‘State of the State’ and the Guyana Defence Force Military band will hold a public performance at 16:00 hours tomorrow (Thursday, June 30), on the northern lawn of Parliament...

Boom bye bye Buju bai gone to jail!

Jun 29, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Boom bye bye Buju bai gone to jail!

Dear Editor, Mark Andrew Myrie, aka Buju Banton, will be behind bars for about ten years. Meanwhile New York State has legalized gay marriage despite Buju’s inciteful lyrics for the burning,...

Enlightening a disgruntled lawyer

Jun 29, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Enlightening a disgruntled lawyer

Dear Editor, Permit me to respond to a letter written by Rafiq T. Khan and published in the Thursday June 23, 2011 edition of the Stabroek News under the caption “What is the rationale behind the...

Where are the cameras at DHB?

Jun 29, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Where are the cameras at DHB?

Dear Editor, Since the announcement by officials that the Demerara Harbour Bridge will be equipped with closed circuit television (CCTV) for security reasons, I was happy with this announcement. On...

CARICOM should increase taxes on tobacco – Ramsammy

Jun 29, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM should increase taxes on tobacco – Ramsammy

Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has suggested that Guyana and other CARICOM countries increase taxes on tobacco so as to limit the usage of the harmful product. Dr. Ramsammy made those remarks...

GRC says that victims have moved on

Jun 29, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on GRC says that victims have moved on

Dear Editor In reference to (Stabroek News) Tuesday, June 28, 2011 front cover on the Barrack Street, Kingston fire victims, the Guyana Relief Council (GRC) finds your comment “Most of those...

Cronies in Control

Jun 29, 2011 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Cronies in Control

Over the past decade, the criticism of the economic performance of the present administration has grown increasingly strident. In several instances, some that have suffered from the effects of the...

Early morning jogger robbed on Success seawall

Jun 29, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Early morning jogger robbed on Success seawall

An early morning jog for a Success, East Coast Demerara man turned out to be a near-death experience as he was held at knifepoint and robbed. The victim, George Mangal, said luckily for him he...

National Stadium hosts first basketball final

Jun 29, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Stadium hosts first basketball final

– Diamond win YBG East Bank Conference By Edison Jefford The National Stadium at Providence added another sport to its itinerary yesterday when Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) hosted the East...

Inter Guiana Club C/ships served its purpose

Jun 29, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Inter Guiana Club C/ships served its purpose

Mediocrity has no place at this level – Alpha Head Coach Dover By Franklin Wilson Alpha United’s less than attractive performance at the 4th edition of the Inter Guiana Clubs Championships which...

What is needed for real change in Guyana now!

Jun 29, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on What is needed for real change in Guyana now!

Dear Editor, I read the June 26 AFC Column in the Kaieteur News as impassionately as I could. I let the recommended 24 hours pass and so forth. I am/was a member of the AFC and the WPA but I am first...

Are there more cracks in the Berbice board’s operations?

Jun 29, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Are there more cracks in the Berbice board’s operations?

Dear Editor, There seems to be clear chinks in the armoury of the Berbice Cricket Board and its officials are taking all the necessary PR steps to avoid any scandal. God knows cricket in this country...

CHOPPING AND CHANGING IN WEST INDIES CRICKET

Jun 29, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on CHOPPING AND CHANGING IN WEST INDIES CRICKET

This is a depressing time for West Indian cricket fans… whatever little is left. The performance of the regional cricket team has been so depressing that many West Indians no longer care about...