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Deocharran Gobin, Hemchan Narain prevail in Berbice Rapid Chess tournament

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Deocharran Gobin, Hemchan Narain prevail in Berbice Rapid Chess tournament

Senior Berbice chess player Deocharran Gobin conceded one game but rebounded to win his six remaining encounters to secure first place when the Banks DIH Malta Supreme Junior and...

Upper Level host ‘Fun in the Sun’ today

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Upper Level host ‘Fun in the Sun’ today

The popular Upper Level Barber Shop will be hosting its 12th annual ‘Fun in the Sun’ Fun Day at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Ground in Thomas Lands today with...

14th Annual Troy Humphrey Memorial cycle race meet to be staged today

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on 14th Annual Troy Humphrey Memorial cycle race meet to be staged today

One of Guyana’s most lucrative cycle meet, held in memory of one of this country’s leading riders, the late Troy Humphrey is set for today at the National Park. Cyclist’s, young...

Guyana’s U20 ‘Lady Jags’ ready to roar

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana’s U20 ‘Lady Jags’ ready to roar

Guyana will be hosting Group D of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying competition kicking off on Wednesday November 2 at the Georgetown Cricket...

Shalim to Captain Demerara in GCB U-17 competition

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Shalim to Captain Demerara in GCB U-17 competition

Michael Shalim will Captain Demerara in the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-17 four-team competition which is scheduled to commence on Friday. Demerara will play its first match...

Kings face Royals; Jets battle Pistons

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kings face Royals; Jets battle Pistons

Brusche’s Basketball Classic quarter-finals Basketball rivalry has returned to Linden and tonight, four of the town’s best clubs will square off in the quarter-finals of the 2011...

Universal DVD Club Twenty/20 Berbice Cricket …Eugene La Fleur slams 109 for Memorex Bermine

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Universal DVD Club Twenty/20 Berbice Cricket …Eugene La Fleur slams 109 for Memorex Bermine

Half centuries for Delbert Hicks and the Hetmyer brothers The 2011 Universal DVD Club Berbice First Division Twenty/20 Cricket Competition got going on Saturday with four of the five...

Letter to Sports Editor….Football’s Administrative Dishonesty and Carlton Beckles

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to Sports Editor….Football’s Administrative Dishonesty and Carlton Beckles

Dear Editor, “Bring me giants, since the angry dog barked at the moon but the moon wasn’t disturbed.” Carlton Beckles’ over indulgence in polemics, which is definitely not...

Keen rivalry anticipated at Holy Family All Star Promotions Inter School’s Athletics

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Keen rivalry anticipated at Holy Family All Star Promotions Inter School’s Athletics

Several exciting races are on the cards when the Holy Family All Star Promotions stage an Inter School’s Athletics championships on the Saint Stanislaus Ground, Carifesta Avenue today...

Batson helps Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets to victory

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Batson helps Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets to victory

Universal DVD Berbice t/20 Cricket Surujnarine shines for Albion The Universal DVD Berbice First Division Twenty/20 Cricket Competition continued on Sunday with five...

The PPPC Manifesto is riddled with dishonesty

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPPC Manifesto is riddled with dishonesty

Dear Editor, Under the theme “Working for a Better Tomorrow”, the PPP/C Manifesto for the 2011 elections is a mix of distortions, mistruths and misrepresentations, wishful thinking or no...

Lumumba rejects house slave label

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Lumumba rejects house slave label

Dear Editor, On October 24, 2011 my good friend and Brother Nigel Hughes issued a response to statements made by His Excellency Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Mr. Hughes emphasised, then, that...

Edghill owes the Christian community an apology

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Edghill owes the Christian community an apology

Dear Editor, It was not surprising to see and hear Mr. Edghill on stage endorsing the PPP/C. Had he not done that, I would have been sorely disappointed. He has finally made his...

Something disgusting has happened

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Something disgusting has happened

Dear Editor I write this letter to register my disgust at what is transpiring in this beautiful country, Guyana. If one were to take a conscious look at what is going on now after...

Brian Tiwari – Golden Arrow of Cheating!

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Brian Tiwari – Golden Arrow of Cheating!

Dear Editor, As most of you would have read in the newspapers Saturday, October 22, 2011 in the article “Prime Minister heads list of National Awardees”, BK International’s Brian...

Support for an embattled Returning Officer

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Support for an embattled Returning Officer

Dear Editor, I wish to voice my opinion on the appointment of Region Four Returning Officer, Mr. Jaigobin Mohabir. I have known Mr. Mohabir for about 40 years now. He was my teacher at...

UG, Trent University have no agreement

Oct 26, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on UG, Trent University have no agreement

Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the news item “IAST to invest in training highly qualified scientists-Dr Narine,” which was carried in the Sunday, October 23, 2011...

Peter Ramsaroop switches to PPP/C camp

Oct 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Peter Ramsaroop switches to PPP/C camp

– GPP announces his expulsion With five weeks left to go before Guyanese heads to the polls for national elections, political parties continue to be in a mad scramble to sign on...

M&CC’s 42-day amnesty for taxpayers ends

Oct 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on M&CC’s 42-day amnesty for taxpayers ends

The Mayor and City Council’s 42-day amnesty period offered to taxpayers to help them settle their outstanding rates and taxes ended yesterday. The period earned the Council $178M, while $182M was...

C’tyne farmer loses 10,000 chickens due to poor drainage

Oct 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on C’tyne farmer loses 10,000 chickens due to poor drainage

…….plans to sue Town Council By Leon Suseran A Corentyne poultry farmer is blaming inefficient drainage works carried out by the Mayor & Town Council of Corriverton for his loss of...

COFONA continues efforts to ‘revive’ N/A

Oct 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on COFONA continues efforts to ‘revive’ N/A

The Council of Friends of New Amsterdam (CAFONA) which comprises former New Amsterdam residents now living overseas, which was formed with the aim of helping to revive the town, continues to make...

GRA to start campaign for liquor licences shortly

Oct 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on GRA to start campaign for liquor licences shortly

Liquor store owners have until October 31st to renew their licences, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has warned. According to the tax agency, it will soon commence a campaign to ensure that owners...

Demands on health sector exceeding capacity – Health Minister

Oct 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Demands on health sector exceeding capacity – Health Minister

The demands on the Ministry of Health for its various services are currently at a level where it is exceeding the entity’s capacity. However, Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has...

Legal challenge to elections opens

Oct 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Legal challenge to elections opens

The court on Monday heard its opening arguments as the Civil Injunction which was filed against the Guyana Elections Commission and the political parties in Guyana, by several concerned groups...

DIVALI

Oct 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on DIVALI

By Prem Persaud Festivals reflect a people’s ideals and culture. Some are religious, some seasonal whilst others are historic, and it is seldom that there is a festival which reflects all in...

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Eagles survive shaky start on Rain-affected opening day

An Open Letter to the election observer missions

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-Later this year, you will arrive in Guyana as protectors of the integrity of our democracy.... more