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AG criticises Tender Board for $1.3 B allocation to New GPC

Feb 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on AG criticises Tender Board for $1.3 B allocation to New GPC

…cites gross irregularities Accusing fingers are being pointed to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board for approving the payment of an exorbitant sum to the New Guyana...

Poor roads, not rains cause Herstelling floods–residents

Feb 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Poor roads, not rains cause Herstelling floods–residents

Despite the current flood situation being a countrywide issue, residents of the Herstelling New Scheme say that theirs is a regular scenario that can be avoided, if only the Neighbourhood...

Hassar curry meal…Teenager poisons family over “boyfriend” issue

Feb 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Hassar curry meal…Teenager poisons family over “boyfriend” issue

The case of the poisoning of a Mahaica family took an interesting twist yesterday with police focusing their attention on a family member, who has reportedly claimed responsibility....

A true Guyanese…Trade Unionist, Clement A. Johnson, JP, is a ‘Special Person’

Feb 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on A true Guyanese…Trade Unionist, Clement A. Johnson, JP, is a ‘Special Person’

“I try as a matter of principle to do at least one good deed every day and I see my reward…and we’re a happy contented family. I basically love people; I don’t know what it is to hate....

Dem boys seh…De ting in de food

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Dem boys seh…De ting in de food

People can’t eat in dem own home. Now-a-days when people cook and dem dish out de food dem got to smell. Dem boys now understand why dog does smell dem food before dem eat. A girl...

Tucville ground much brighter thanks to Banks

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tucville ground much brighter thanks to Banks

With Banks DIH Ltd in full support, this year’s NaMilCo Football Festival which opens today with a double header at the Tucville ground is expected to provide better and more...

Fruta Conquerors star Pernell Schultz finally rewarded

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fruta Conquerors star Pernell Schultz finally rewarded

-finds favour with TD Shabazz After many years of winning numerous Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards at such a tender age and after exhibiting an unrelenting desire to attain the skills...

Guyanese boxing referee/judges for duty in Trinidad

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese boxing referee/judges for duty in Trinidad

The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association has sent two affiliated referee/judges to officiate in the Trinidad and Tobago National Amateur Boxing competition. Dexter Patterson and Keith Campbell...

NSC 11 Race Cycle Meet… Mc Kay reigns supreme in feature clash

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on NSC 11 Race Cycle Meet… Mc Kay reigns supreme in feature clash

Warren ‘Forty’ Mc Kay chalked up his second win out of three starts when he carted off the top spot in the feature 35-lap school boys and invitational race of the National Sports...

‘Big Truck’ promises to remove brakes and roll over ‘The Sniper’

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Big Truck’ promises to remove brakes and roll over ‘The Sniper’

Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite is driving into Guyana from his Brooklyn NY base on February 22 for his Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) championship bout with Barbadian Shawn...

Windwards grab 1st innings honours against Guyana

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Windwards grab 1st innings honours against Guyana

Windward Islands, replying to Guyana’s 138 all out, were 186 for eight at the close on the second day of their rain-hit second round Regional Four-Day Championship match in Dominica...

Preparation resumes for Ryan Crawford horserace meet

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Preparation resumes for Ryan Crawford horserace meet

By Samuel Whyte With the start of the 2012 Horse Racing season delayed due to the inclement weather with the rescheduling of three race meets so far, the principals of the Ryan...

Red jet supports Tutorial High School

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Red jet supports Tutorial High School

Red Jet Airline lent valuable support to the Tutorial High School contingent to Barbados Relay Fair, which took place yesterday. Thirty five students and teachers of the Tutorial High School...

Green is GAPF President for 5th term; Barker, new Secretary

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Green is GAPF President for 5th term; Barker, new Secretary

Novice & Junior C/set set for Blairmont Primary School today Always displaying the spirit of an indomitable leader with a vision to see the sport move from strength to...

Preparatory t10 softball cricket tournament continues today

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Preparatory t10 softball cricket tournament continues today

Play in the Guyana Softball League Preparatory t10 softball cricket tournament sponsored by Moonlite Trading, Regal Stationery & Computer Centre, Elegance Jewellery & Pawnshop...

The upsurge of pirate attacks: Government seems incapable, clueless

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The upsurge of pirate attacks: Government seems incapable, clueless

Dear Editor, Fishermen and residents on the Corentyne Coast have been on the receiving end of the wrath of piracy, which seems to have become a new and aggressively developing trend of...

The speech was smaller than the moment

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The speech was smaller than the moment

Dear Editor, I believe that at significant moments in history, leaders are called upon to convey great ideas to their people, to challenge them, to make them dream great dreams, and...

Time for a major shakeup at GPL

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Time for a major shakeup at GPL

Dear Editor, The joke of the century must be GPL’s request for a 19.5 percent tariff increase after recording a massive $4.4 billion loss last year, with a projected loss of $5.6B if...

When a True Patriot Passes On…

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on When a True Patriot Passes On…

Dear Editor, Permit me to express sentiments that only I could share with you since they are solely my reaction to the situation at hand. In my estimation, the late Executive Chairman...

Transforming the University of Guyana

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Transforming the University of Guyana

Dear Editor, At this time, there are some concerns about the University of Guyana finding expression in protests. And it is the job of the stakeholders to ensure a timely resolution to...

The dangers of using one’s position to fulfill personal sexual satisfaction

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The dangers of using one’s position to fulfill personal sexual satisfaction

Dear Editor, They say that knowledge is power, and, that a little knowledge can be dangerous. They say also that those who play with fire are bound to get burnt .These maxims, if I may...

Congrats to NY Guyanese Appointed Judge

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Congrats to NY Guyanese Appointed Judge

Dear Editor, I applaud Guyanese American Pam Jackman-Brown for her noteworthy achievements in being elected as a judge and being promoted to a higher bench as well as for her various...

Better way needed to identify one-way streets

Feb 12, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Better way needed to identify one-way streets

Dear Editor, I wish to comment on the recent pronouncement of one way streets in the City. The recent changes made of several streets is very confusing and unstructured. For instance,...

Ramotar cautions nation on implicit dangers in discovering oil

Feb 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Ramotar cautions nation on implicit dangers in discovering oil

“We have to prepare for this eventually and carefully plan to prevent possibly serious negative effects on the traditional sectors.” By Gary Eleazar Head of State Donald Ramotar...

Rohee hints at lie detector test for entire Police Force

Feb 12, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Rohee hints at lie detector test for entire Police Force

If Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee has his way, more police ranks, including senior officers, could face lie detector tests. Kaieteur News understands that this was hinted at a...

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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