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Health Ministry used pencils to keep records – Auditor General Report

Feb 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry used pencils to keep records – Auditor General Report

– $40M loss in expired drugs The 2010 Report of the Auditor General has continued to make worrying revelations about the Bharrat Jagdeo-led administration, with poorly kept records...

Residents, drivers shut down East Bank Berbice road

Feb 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Residents, drivers shut down East Bank Berbice road

….demand meeting with Ramotar, not Benn By Leon Suseran The East Bank Berbice Road was yesterday morning shut down by hundreds of angry residents, vehicle owners, drivers and concerned...

Pensioner hospitalised after vicious pit bull mauling

Feb 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Pensioner hospitalised after vicious pit bull mauling

Thanks to the bravery of some neighbours, a 63-year-old Campbellville man escaped death from the jaws of two pit bulls during a vicious attack early yesterday morning. Nevertheless, Mabarak...

Large criminal gang busted after Cummings Lodge robberies

Feb 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Large criminal gang busted after Cummings Lodge robberies

Some eight persons including two women were arrested yesterday following a multi-million dollar robbery at Lot 721 Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara. Businessman Mohamed Shazam Khan, along...

Henry Green rape allegation…Top Cop’s motion unconstitutional – DPP

Feb 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Henry Green rape allegation…Top Cop’s motion unconstitutional – DPP

By Latoya Giles Chief Justice Ian Chang yesterday afternoon ordered that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack provide statements by a rape accuser and embattled Police...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water

In my last Sunday column, I made reference to an incident at UG in which one of my students told me that her father suggested to her that Guyana will always be a troubled place and that she...

The need to fight back

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The need to fight back

People in Guyana, according to a recent report, are most afraid of break-ins, during the night. There was a time when the home was almost taboo. There were no grills and security barriers and...

Dem boys seh…De Rat, Bobby and Brazzy prappa use pencil

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…De Rat, Bobby and Brazzy prappa use pencil

When people talk bout development some of dem does only talk bout wha dem friends doing. Some of dem mek dem friends get good money and when dem same friends decide to show off and...

A VERY AWKWARD SITUATION FACES THE PNCR

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A VERY AWKWARD SITUATION FACES THE PNCR

The steady procession of leaders leaving either the executive or membership of the party proper must be of concern to the PNCR. Excusing this exodus as being reflective of the normal trend of...

A challenge to the Health Minister

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on A challenge to the Health Minister

Dear Editor, On Saturday 11th February, 2012 I wrote a letter that was published in both the Stabroek News and Kaieteur News, in which I made some comments regarding the unavailability...

A most disturbing affair in Region Nine

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on A most disturbing affair in Region Nine

Dear Editor, We write as concerned residents of Region Nine. We are greatly disturbed with the appointment of Mr. Tikaram Bisesar to the post of Deputy Regional Executive Officer,...

No need for generalisations

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on No need for generalisations

Dear Editor, This relates to the letter written by Mr. F. Kissoon dated February 19, 2012 (This doctor’s conduct should indeed have been investigated) in this paper. I must start off...

An irrelevant view of a serious issue

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on An irrelevant view of a serious issue

Dear Editor, The media has a significant role to play in shaping any society and particularly the conflict-torn and prejudicially polarised Guyanese society. This issue has emerged...

A letter to the UG Staff on Freddie Kissoon

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on A letter to the UG Staff on Freddie Kissoon

Dr. Patsy Francis President, UGSSA University of Guyana Turkeyen and Tain Campuses Greater Georgetown Dear Dr. Francis: Having been afforded the opportunity to engage in extensive...

NaMilCo Football Festival…Conquerors lacklustre in 3-1 win over Charlestown United

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on NaMilCo Football Festival…Conquerors lacklustre in 3-1 win over Charlestown United

-GFC scrapes past Flamingo By Rawle Welch Despite the absence of two of two key players in Pernell Schultz and goalkeeper Colin Edwards, hosts Fruta Conquers advanced to the next round of this...

Wayne Braithwaite will be knocked out promises Shawn Cox

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wayne Braithwaite will be knocked out promises Shawn Cox

By Michael Benjamin Barbadian and Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) heavyweight champion, Shawn ‘Bazooka’ Cox, fresh from a scintillating knockout victory over local heavyweight...

National ruggers still struggling to meet financial requirements

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on National ruggers still struggling to meet financial requirements

-heads to IRB Hong Kong Sevens shortly Still having to struggle to meet the required financial resources to participate at the highest level, President of the Guyana Rugby Football Union...

Ninvalle, Jackman, Saunders, Homer, Johnson, Edghill early title winners

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ninvalle, Jackman, Saunders, Homer, Johnson, Edghill early title winners

– NSC/GTTA Mashramani tournament commences Kayson Ninvalle, Salanas Jackman, Tyriq Saunders, Jomaali Homer, Elishaba Johnson and Chelsea Edghill were among the early title winners last weekend...

Nets, Guardians, Panthers record opening wins

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Nets, Guardians, Panthers record opening wins

-100-Plus Games GABA League commences By Edison Jefford The mega Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) League that will feature over 100 games and 14 clubs commenced last weekend...

‘Corn Man’ Stephenson Road Race for Feb.22

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Corn Man’ Stephenson Road Race for Feb.22

-opportunity for distance runners as Corn Man hopes for more recognition With the long distance runners having the perfect opportunity in outdueling their rivals at the annual Carlton ‘Corn...

GFF Super League playoffs …Amelia’s Ward beat Buxton Stars to qualify; Grove Hi Tec & New Amsterdam also win

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF Super League playoffs …Amelia’s Ward beat Buxton Stars to qualify; Grove Hi Tec & New Amsterdam also win

Upper Demerara’s Amelia’s Ward United eased their way into the main draw of the Guyana Football Federation National Super League sponsored by FIFA under the Win in CONCACAF with...

Mash cycling set for this Saturday & Sunday

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mash cycling set for this Saturday & Sunday

Cyclists are preparing for another hectic weekend in an already busy season. They will collide this weekend in the 21st Mashramani Cycling events sponsored by R&R International Ltd....

2011 NBS 2nd div. 40 over cricket…Surujnarine 119*, Lallbeharry 58 & 4-19, Permaul 50 help Albion advance

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2011 NBS 2nd div. 40 over cricket…Surujnarine 119*, Lallbeharry 58 & 4-19, Permaul 50 help Albion advance

Guyana Under-19 batsman, Kandasammy Surujnarine, slammed 119* to spearhead Albion Community Centre to an easy victory over Albion Front Travelers which maintained their unbeaten run as...

Edmonds calls RBAC performance ‘average’

Feb 21, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Edmonds calls RBAC performance ‘average’

In an invited comment with Julian Edmonds, one of the coaches from Running Brave Athletics Club (RBAC) on his club’s performance at the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) first...

Families of Crabwood Creek accident victims trying to cope with tragedy

Feb 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Families of Crabwood Creek accident victims trying to cope with tragedy

…injured victim still critical By Leon Suseran The families of the two young men involved in the gruesome crash at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, on Sunday night are still trying to come to grips...