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PPP/C supporter dies on way to rally

Nov 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on PPP/C supporter dies on way to rally

Soman Dookram was described by his family as a very strong People’s Progressive Party supporter. They say that the man died doing what he loved best. According to reports, Dookram, 60, was...

Mocha residents irked by rapid deterioration of renovated road

Nov 15, 2011 KNews News 9

Two months after the Mocha road was renovated by the Ministry of Public Works, residents are appalled at the deterioration in such a short time span. “We want the same...

Police arrest pensioner, heckler at PPP meeting

Nov 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Police arrest pensioner, heckler at PPP meeting

A number of persons were accosted while one man was arrested by police and placed in the lock ups overnight at the Reliance police station for heckling at a PPP political meeting at Betsy...

Alleged gun-butting of resident…Cops take statement from Kwame Mc Coy

Nov 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged gun-butting of resident…Cops take statement from Kwame Mc Coy

Police have reportedly taken a statement from Information Liaison to the President, Kwame Mc Coy, concerning his alleged gun-butting of 50-year-old Clifton Stewart. Kaieteur News understands...

113 murders in ten months

Nov 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on 113 murders in ten months

–domestic-related and disorderly killings up There has been a drastic increase in domestic-related and disorderly murders within the past ten months, but execution-style killings and...

I sat eight feet away from Gail Teixeira

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I sat eight feet away from Gail Teixeira

Why do we, Guyanese embarrass ourselves interminably in the eyes of the world? Why our only university appears so disheveled in the eyes of the world? It was announced several times in the newspapers...

VOTER APATHY IS EXAGERRATED IN GUYANA

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on VOTER APATHY IS EXAGERRATED IN GUYANA

The idea that a large percentage of the Guyanese people stay away from the polls as a rejection of the politics of Guyana is a misplaced idea that stems from a flawed analysis of the voter turn out...

When abuse becomes the norm

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Editorial Comments Off on When abuse becomes the norm

There are two more weeks to the elections and in that period many are expecting even worse behaviour on the campaign trail. Usually, election campaigns are usually forums where each political...

Dem boys seh…Bar Rat kill a pensioner and lock up one

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Bar Rat kill a pensioner and lock up one

Every day Bar Rat proving to be worse than people think. A old man decide to write to he fuh get he pension. He mek de man get he pension wid conditions. De man had to go to every rally. And...

Some searching questions for the Presidential Candidates

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Some searching questions for the Presidential Candidates

Dear Editor, The Presidential Candidates’ debate at UG is a positive beginning towards exposing the public to the different viewpoints. The devoted party faithfuls will back their own...

Ravi Dev and his cheap argument on diminishing Indian votes

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Ravi Dev and his cheap argument on diminishing Indian votes

Dear Editor, Two weeks before General Elections, one that will truly be a watershed event in our country’s evolution and history, Ravi Dev (Kaieteur News, 20th November 2011) has...

Taming the hate and rancor down for nation building

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Taming the hate and rancor down for nation building

Dear Editor, I have followed the political campaigning and have from time to time made comments to a number of letters and article from different contributors from across the spectrum...

City Hall ends amnesty to delinquent ratepayers

Nov 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on City Hall ends amnesty to delinquent ratepayers

The period of amnesty that the Mayor and City Council extended to delinquent rate-payers has ended. City Hall is now warning that businesses are now expected to pay up their rates as...

Woman remanded on drug possession charges in Bartica

Nov 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Woman remanded on drug possession charges in Bartica

A woman residing at 3615 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was yesterday remanded after she was charged with drug possession in Bartica. Ayodele Williams appeared at the Georgetown...

Contaminated trench affects Mahaicony residents

Nov 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Contaminated trench affects Mahaicony residents

Mahaicony residents are seeking help from the authorities after suffering financial and nutritional losses due to chemical contamination of a drain used by the local animals as...

Political parties ink their commitment to “making children visible”

Nov 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Political parties ink their commitment to “making children visible”

— plans for children in the future highlighted by politicians Representatives of the political parties contesting for the 2011 General Elections in Guyana were yesterday called...

DDL, household waste not cause of Little Diamond stench – EPA to continue investigations

Nov 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on DDL, household waste not cause of Little Diamond stench – EPA to continue investigations

The source of the odour emanating from the waterways within the vicinity of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and Prospect, East Bank Demerara (EBD), for the past four months, still remains...

FIFA WCQ Group B – Golden Jaguars face Soca Warriors in return game today

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on FIFA WCQ Group B – Golden Jaguars face Soca Warriors in return game today

Shabazz announce 6 changes to starting lineup Having already qualified for the third-round of the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 qualifying competition, Guyana’s National Head Coach...

Historic National Schools’ Championships start today

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Historic National Schools’ Championships start today

The National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships scores another first today when the Swimming Championships is held at the National Aquatic Centre...

Dravid ton puts India in control

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dravid ton puts India in control

Kolkata, (AFP): Rahul Dravid cracked a brilliant 119 to put India on course for a big total on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on...

They did it for the sixth consecutive time

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on They did it for the sixth consecutive time

By Rawle Welch They are the best in the Caribbean, they’ve played on the international stage against some of the best exponents of Sevens rugby time and again, but yet at home after all...

Craig Campbell and Deochand Singh claim titles

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Craig Campbell and Deochand Singh claim titles

Lewis/Lopes scores upset win in Men’s Doubles The Pegasus Tennis Open continued with an action packed weekend as matches were played in the Junior, Novice and Senior...

GFA / President Beer Super League…Army, Police, Northern Rangers in winners’ row

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFA / President Beer Super League…Army, Police, Northern Rangers in winners’ row

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) made it two wins from as many matches when they defeated Sunburst Camptown 4-2 on penalty kicks after regulation time failed to separate the 1-1 stalemate...

Diamond Mineral Water cycle road race set for Sunday

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Diamond Mineral Water cycle road race set for Sunday

National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohamed has organized the 12th Annual Diamond Mineral Water 50 Miles Road Cycle Race to close off his cycling events for the year 2011. The race...

2nd Powerade 11 Race Cycling Meet… Persaud takes feature 30-lap contest

Nov 15, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2nd Powerade 11 Race Cycling Meet… Persaud takes feature 30-lap contest

Seasoned cyclist Robin Persaud has continued his good showing this year with yet another win, this time he pedaled to victory in the feature 30-lap contest at the Second Annual...

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St. Lucia’s Elite Blazers takes aim at FIBA 3×3 World Tour in Edmonton

Following one’s conscience rather than the crowd

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- “They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect... more