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Dealer blows lid on Education Ministry’s book scam…Billions spent on outdated text books

Feb 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Dealer blows lid on Education Ministry’s book scam…Billions spent on outdated text books

– manipulates procurement procedures “You have to understand that there is no clear-cut text book policy in Guyana. Many of the books being ordered…there is no way to determine whether they...

‘Cow thief’ caught butchering animal

Feb 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Cow thief’ caught butchering animal

– says we buy skinned animals Police swooped down on an illegal butcher shop in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara and arrested three persons on Mashramani Day. The three were caught...

Jagdeo’s Latest secret deal …Legislation to mandate ethanol/gasoline blend in pipeline

Feb 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo’s Latest secret deal …Legislation to mandate ethanol/gasoline blend in pipeline

…as Ansa McAl eyes energy/fuel market With one regional conglomerate looking to invest millions of dollars in Guyana to establish an ethanol plant the question of legislation...

Accomplished trade unionist, Samuel Fraser, is a ‘Special Person’

Feb 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Accomplished trade unionist, Samuel Fraser, is a ‘Special Person’

Pull quote: “Back in the old days, persons had nowhere to go, so they stayed on and fight when faced with challenging work-related issues and matters, but today, instead of staying and...

Are the Jagdeoites setting up President Ramotar for a fall?

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Are the Jagdeoites setting up President Ramotar for a fall?

Dear Editor, It is clear that Donald Ramotar is surrounded by confidantes, loyalists and soup drinkers from the era of Bharrat Jagdeo. In fact, there is no one who appears to have been...

David Dabydeen is more of a politician than a scholar

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on David Dabydeen is more of a politician than a scholar

Dear Editor, I refer to David Dabydeen’s letter in the Feb 2 edition of KN (“Modernization of the UG Library should be our top priority.” I never liked David Dabydeen, seeing him...

GuySuCo is a reflection of Guyana; obsessed with race, stubbornly clinging to old methods

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on GuySuCo is a reflection of Guyana; obsessed with race, stubbornly clinging to old methods

Dear Editor, Sugar is in the news once again, and as has been the case for the past decade, it is no good news. Strikes and Blairmont and Wales and, of course the major revelation by...

The stance taken by the DPP in the Henry Greene case is sound

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The stance taken by the DPP in the Henry Greene case is sound

Dear Editor, I stand with the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) with her position on the Henry Greene rape allegation. Like her, I also believe that a lot of the issues which Mr....

What have we learnt over five decades of poor leadership?

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on What have we learnt over five decades of poor leadership?

Dear Editor, During the last election campaign, candidate Mr. D. Ramotar was advertized as a UG-trained economist. We had previously seen no mention or evidence of a successful or...

It is our hope to have this system automated shortly

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on It is our hope to have this system automated shortly

Dear Editor, Further to my letter captioned “The processing of Driver’s Licences is manual, but will be automated later this year’, which was published in the Thursday, February...

Anna Regina Town Council needs to do much more about garbage disposal

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Anna Regina Town Council needs to do much more about garbage disposal

Dear Editor, The disposal of garbage in region two has become an issue, but I do hope that with the acquisition of a garbage disposal truck by the Anna Regina Town Council, residents of...

NaMilCo Football Festival…Riddim Squad replaces Alpha United in semi-finals

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on NaMilCo Football Festival…Riddim Squad replaces Alpha United in semi-finals

-Fruta Conquerors and GDF to battle for place in final By Rawle Welch The chosen departure from the NaMilCo Football Festival by defending champions Alpha United has given Riddim Squad...

National Sevens ruggers at the National Stadium

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Sevens ruggers at the National Stadium

The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) National Sevens Team currently in preparation for the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2012 which will be staged from March 23-25 held an...

Karters on show today at GMR&SC

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Karters on show today at GMR&SC

Despite the fact that some of the top motor racing drivers have consented to participate in the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club Fun –Day today, at the club’s Headquarters on Albert...

Thomas United FC Mash Challenge Cup set to resume

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Thomas United FC Mash Challenge Cup set to resume

Alpha drafted in, to compete from quarter finals The Thomas United Football Club (TUFC) 52nd Anniversary Mash Challenge Cup is set to resume on Tuesday February 28 at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground...

Golden Jaguars coach laments infrastructural void as team continue preparations

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golden Jaguars coach laments infrastructural void as team continue preparations

Even as Guyana’s premiere football team, the Golden Jaguars, heats up preparation for their participation in the second stage of the FIFA World Cup football qualifiers, scheduled for...

Guyana wobble against Jamaica in Regional 4Day cricket

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana wobble against Jamaica in Regional 4Day cricket

Guyana wobbled yesterday to be all out for 294 after batting first on the second day of the fourth round regional first-class Day/Night match in Antigua. Resuming on 217-6, Guyana...

NSC/GTTA Mashramani Table Tennis Championships…Corlette/Nedd, Johnson/Duncan win doubles titles

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on NSC/GTTA Mashramani Table Tennis Championships…Corlette/Nedd, Johnson/Duncan win doubles titles

Stefan Corlette and Akeicia Nedd teamed up yesterday to defeat Elishaba Johnson and Nevaeh Clarkston 11-7, 8-11, 11-7 and 11-4 to win the junior mixed doubles title when the Mashramani...

GCB – Getting it Right

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB – Getting it Right

We at the GCB had decided during last week to remain quiet and observe what will be the result of Mr. Lloyd’s IMC meetings across the country. We are satisfied that contrary to...

The GFA need to meet with the GFF says Lumumba

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on The GFA need to meet with the GFF says Lumumba

In erasing any doubts, the President of Guyana’s top football club, Alpha United, Odinga Lumumba, in company of the club’s Vice President, Steve Ninvalle and Coach, Wayne Dover,...

Thirty young fast bowlers attend clinic held by BCB

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Thirty young fast bowlers attend clinic held by BCB

Continuing their aim to set a firm foundation with the focus on youth investment and development, the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) recently hosted a Fast Bowlers Clinic which attracted...

Kennard Memorial Turf Club horserace meet entries close March 4

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kennard Memorial Turf Club horserace meet entries close March 4

Entries for the Kennard Memorial Turf Club Phagwah Meet close on Saturday March 4. An exciting day of races and unbridled fun is planned for the club’s Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne...

Ramdhani siblings among title winners in Mash Badminton C/ships

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ramdhani siblings among title winners in Mash Badminton C/ships

The Guyana Badminton Association/National Sports Commission Annual Junior Mashramani Tournament continued at the Queens College Badminton Courts last Friday with the Ramdhani siblings...

Historic Coaching and Educational posters unveiled by RHTY&SC & BCB

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Historic Coaching and Educational posters unveiled by RHTY&SC & BCB

Cricket Development in the Ancient County has been taken to another level on Saturday February 18, 2012 when the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) and the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports...

Zalata XI impressive in Preparatory t10 softball cricket tournament

Feb 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Zalata XI impressive in Preparatory t10 softball cricket tournament

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

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The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day Horse race meet

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more