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Jagdeo did a con job on Guyana-Corbin

Nov 16, 2011 KNews News 24

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) continued its countrywide campaign with a number of meetings in Berbice. One such meeting was held at the Junction of NO 41 Scheme in Stanleytown, New...

Motorcyclist killed on the spot after collision with mini bus

Nov 16, 2011 KNews News 19

A mid morning accident yesterday claimed the life of a popular Tucville mechanic who collided with a mini bus while riding a motorcycle. According to reports the accident occurred at...

Alleged gun-butting by Kwame Mc Coy…Victim still to give statement, expresses fears for his safety

Nov 16, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged gun-butting by Kwame Mc Coy…Victim still to give statement, expresses fears for his safety

Pull quote: “I am fearful to go to the police because this man (MC Coy) is above the law. I’m looking for protection and I want this thing to go to the courts” Police are still...

OP rules out pension for former First Lady Varshnie Singh

Nov 16, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on OP rules out pension for former First Lady Varshnie Singh

Dr. Nanda Gopaul, Permanent Secretary of the Office of the President (OP), has slammed Alliance For Change (AFC) Presidential Candidate, Khemraj Ramjattan, on statements he made recently over...

MMU report: NCN, Chronicle, Guyana Times heavily slanted towards government

Nov 16, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on MMU report: NCN, Chronicle, Guyana Times heavily slanted towards government

In its latest report, the recently resuscitated Media Monitoring Unit (MMU) which monitors media houses and their reporting during the elections period, found coverage by the state-owned NCN...

Climate Change anyone?

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Climate Change anyone?

On November 28, as Guyanese trudge to the polling stations to choose our government for the next five years, South Africa will chair and declare open the 17th session of the Conference...

Above the law

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Above the law

The editorials for both independent dailies yesterday were harsh on President Jagdeo. In the Stabroek News, in response to the complaint by PPP Hydar Ally (Secretary to the Executive Committee of the...

REKINDLING THE DREAM OF 1953

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on REKINDLING THE DREAM OF 1953

Very little attention has been paid to the fact that Navin Chanderpal is on his party’s list of candidates for the 2011 elections. This clearly indicates an intention on the...

Dem boys seh…No sex mek house bun down

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…No sex mek house bun down

De whole country gone mad, from top to bottom. Bar Rat cussing and he supporters burning. Is like dem tek de cue from he to do things fuh fret people. One man go home and want sex. De children...

Outstanding racers collect prizes at glitzy ceremony

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Outstanding racers collect prizes at glitzy ceremony

– Mayers, Vieira cop individual titles Riding high on the wave of hosting a successful Race Meet, Organisers of the GT&T / Seaboard Marine Caribbean Motor Racing...

13-year-old Amerindian stuns Straker

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on 13-year-old Amerindian stuns Straker

– sets tone for pulsating Championships Before the 2011 National Schools’ Championships, athletic enthusiasts would not have heard the name Regina John, but it is obvious after...

Newly-crowned CMRC Super bike champion basking in glory

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports 3

-attributes success to hard work, dedication and Graham By Rawle Welch Newly-crowned Caribbean Super bike champion Stephen ‘Valentino Rossi’ Vieira in an interview with Kaieteur...

Adept performances as National Swimming Championships conclude

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Adept performances as National Swimming Championships conclude

A small crowd was on hand to witness several captivating events when the National Swimming Championships got underway at the recently commissioned Aquatic Center, Lilliendaal ECD...

Briso promotions card at Princess Hotel December 7 postponed

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Briso promotions card at Princess Hotel December 7 postponed

Maybe staged in February The December 7th professional boxing card fixed for the Princess International Hotel and Casino by Briso Promotions has been postponed according to a...

Dr. Anthony sends condolences on passing of Patrick Ford

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dr. Anthony sends condolences on passing of Patrick Ford

Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony has send condolences following the passing of boxer Patrick Ford. Here is the full text of the message: “The news of the passing of the relatively...

Men’s 35 action heats up as Adams, Grant and Lopes post easy wins

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Men’s 35 action heats up as Adams, Grant and Lopes post easy wins

Play in the Pegasus Tennis Open continued on Sunday with victories for Carlos Adams, Rudy Grant and Andre Lopes, who all posted easy wins over Steve David Longe, Mario...

Cellink U-17 team congratulated by BCB for Inter County triumph

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cellink U-17 team congratulated by BCB for Inter County triumph

The President and Executive members of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has extended congratulations to their Cellink Under-17 team on being crowned Champions of the Guyana Cricket Board...

North Zone, District 11 look to retain Championships

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on North Zone, District 11 look to retain Championships

The defending championships, North Georgetown, District 11, which usually wears the royal colour ‘purple’, will be looking to retain their title at the 51st National Schools’...

FIFA World Cup Qualifying Brazil 2014…‘Golden Jaguars’ lose to ‘Soca Warriors’ 2-0; Jaguars already though to 3rd stage

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports 1

Guyana’s ‘Golden Jaguars’ suffered their first loss of the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 Qualifying competition in their final Stage Two game, going down to Trinidad and Tobago’s...

Royal Champion looking to regain royalty

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Royal Champion looking to regain royalty

Royal Champion owned trained and ridden By Rupert ‘Put’ Ramnauth is a horse with a mission. Back after a string of injuries and a loss of form, the animal is looking to regain its...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Congrats are in order for the GFF President Ag. and ‘Golden Jags’

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Congrats are in order for the GFF President Ag. and ‘Golden Jags’

Dear Editor, I would be very grateful if you can allow me and the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club the opportunity to extend congratulations to our dear friend, Franklin Wilson,...

Foreign representation of national football team is commendable

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Foreign representation of national football team is commendable

Dear Editor, An article published in S.N (4.11.11.) captioned “Lumumba: Alpha United to participate in G.F.A. League”, Editor has remained a clear picture of the afore-mentioned...

The government has double standards, one for his supporters

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on The government has double standards, one for his supporters

Dear Editor, Following comments made by Mr. Carl Greenidge at the funeral service of his long-time friend and colleague Mr. Winston Murray, Mr. Manzoor Nadir, the man who is supposed to...

Security considerations should dictate the vote

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Security considerations should dictate the vote

Dear Editor, In the current atmosphere of heightened interest which the upcoming November 28 elections have generated, I would like to focus on our security expectations of the incoming...

Nepotism is rife

Nov 16, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Nepotism is rife

Dear Sir, Had it not been for the independent dailies, I would not have been aware of the rampant nepotism and cronyism that exist in Guyana. I will cite one example. Dr. Gansham Singh...

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The third parties will not survive this year’s elections

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The fate of third parties in this year’s general and regional elections is as predictable... more