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Pulsating Rd of 32 ends; Rd of 16 kicked off last night

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pulsating Rd of 32 ends; Rd of 16 kicked off last night

By Franklin Wilson The race for spots in the quarterfinals of the inaugural GT&T FastBall knock-out football tournament commenced last evening at the GFC ground, Bourda when round-of-16 play...

Its Gayle vs Bishoo in Jam Zone Masters’ Cup first semifinal

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Its Gayle vs Bishoo in Jam Zone Masters’ Cup first semifinal

By Sean Devers The explosive Chris Gayle is the region’s most talked about cricketer, while leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo is the most impressive new find in all forms of the game. From 17:00hrs on...

Guyana’s representatives to Isles of Mann Games triumph in amateur Proam card

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana’s representatives to Isles of Mann Games triumph in amateur Proam card

Guyana’s two boxing representatives, Marvin Ageday and Benjamin Henry, currently encamped for international duty in the Isles of Mann sometime in September, both registered easy victories when they...

Hikers Juniors excel in Trinidad Leagues

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hikers Juniors excel in Trinidad Leagues

Hikers Hockey Club junior players Jamarj Assanah and Travon Younge have been creating quite a stir in Trinidad over the past two weeks, where they have been competing for the Queen’s Park Hockey...

First day washed out, day two in jeopardy

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on First day washed out, day two in jeopardy

Regional U-19 three-day cricket (4th round) By Sean Devers Heavy unseasonal rain in Georgetown continues to adversely affect this year’s Regional under-19 three-day cricket tournament in Guyana...

MCYS, Roger Hinds to host Emancipation Day Football Competition

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on MCYS, Roger Hinds to host Emancipation Day Football Competition

The Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport (MCYS) in collaboration with Businessman Roger Hinds will be hosting an Emancipation Day Football Competition today at the Mahdia Centre ground in Region 9....

Eastman suffers humiliating knockout as local pugilists experience mixed fortunes in TT

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Eastman suffers humiliating knockout as local pugilists experience mixed fortunes in TT

Edmond DeClou’s recent victory over Joel ‘Mr. Majestic’ McRae in the August edition of the ProAm boxing cards was touted as an eliminator for an imminent fight against Howard ‘Battersea...

Guyana Boxing Board of Control/CABOFE hosts referee/judges’ seminar

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Boxing Board of Control/CABOFE hosts referee/judges’ seminar

The unfortunate occurrence at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport where a Boeing 737-800 aircraft ran off the runway Saturday morning last has forced a cancellation of some flights that were...

Local scrabble players set for intense Emancipation Day tussle

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Local scrabble players set for intense Emancipation Day tussle

As Guyanese of African descent prepare to usher in Emancipation celebrations at the National Park, officials of the Guyana Association of Scrabble Players (GASP) are gearing up for the Annual...

Reggae Boyz booted from GT&T FastBall KO football

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reggae Boyz booted from GT&T FastBall KO football

Player played with 2 teams using different names The zero tolerance on any form of dishonesty perpetrated by teams have once again been dealt with sternly by the organisers of the GT&T FastBall...

Emancipation Domino Finals on today at National Park

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Emancipation Domino Finals on today at National Park

The Emancipation Domino final organized by Johnny ‘Overseas’ Barnwell is set to commence at noon today at the National Park. Among the teams vying for top honours are; Edward Beharry Dominoes...

ACDA sports Committee holds day of Sports

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on ACDA sports Committee holds day of Sports

The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) will host a day of sports today at the National Park from 11:00hrs Among the day’s activities are Softball cricket for males and females,...

Emancipation and Freedom

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Emancipation and Freedom

In this United Nations-declared “International Year of People of African Descent”, the commemoration of Emancipation Day holds special significance. It was, after all, the enslavement of African...

Nandalall should direct his advice to Jagdeo, not Kissoon

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Nandalall should direct his advice to Jagdeo, not Kissoon

Dear Editor, In a letter appearing in Sunday Kaieteur News July 31 and captioned “Mr. Kissoon is treading on dangerous waters”, Mr. Anil Nandlall, signing as “MP and Attorney-at-Law for His...

A journalism of verification, not a journalism of allegations

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on A journalism of verification, not a journalism of allegations

Dear Editor The mass media in Guyana seem to have a symbiotic relationship with a journalism of allegations and not a journalism of verification; and it continues to plague the mass media’s modus...

Better the APNU’s solid tent than one blown by the wind

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Better the APNU’s solid tent than one blown by the wind

Dear Editor, The APNU has had a successful launch and is set to receive all compatible political parties, civil society organizations and individuals who share a common vision and passion for a new,...

Did Jagdeo/Ahmad pay duties and taxes?

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Did Jagdeo/Ahmad pay duties and taxes?

Dear Editor, It was widely reported in the NY and Guyana media that according to NY court documents Ed Ahmad, who was charged with mortgage fraud by the FBI, in 2009 shipped 29 tons of building...

Don’t let it keep you away

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Don’t let it keep you away

Dear Editor, It is indeed sad to learn of the recent plane crash in Guyana which affected so many people in different ways. We are indeed fortunate to be able to talk about survivors after looking at...

Fond Memories of the Essequibo Coast

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Fond Memories of the Essequibo Coast

Dear Editor, Reading about one chap’s recent happy holiday experience on the Essequibo Coast was a real treat, and brought back my own enjoyable experiences during the August school holiday, as...

National Toshaos Council must at least respect the views of Amerindian leaders

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on National Toshaos Council must at least respect the views of Amerindian leaders

Dear Editor, I was wondering how long it would have taken Amerindian leaders to realize that the head of the National Toshaos Council was politically motivated and does not represent the cause of...

BEER FOX AND THE CARICOM CONNECTION

Aug 01, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on BEER FOX AND THE CARICOM CONNECTION

Just a few days after Irwin LaRocque became the new Secretary General (SG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), my buddy Kamal, a Trini transplanted in Boynton Beach, Florida, sent me a schmaltzy,...

PREV 12

All set for Hamilton Green KO Football Championship today

A broad-based movement for the people’s voice on oil

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- The call for a referendum on Guyana’s oil contract is a step in the right direction,... more