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Corporate sponsors needed…

Feb 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Corporate sponsors needed…

as new charity aims to provide education for Pomeroon children Corporate sponsors are being urged to get onboard a new project which is aimed at assisting children in the Pomeroon River. The Pomeroon...

MASHRAMANI

Feb 13, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on MASHRAMANI

Guyana’s major cultural festival, Mashramani will soon be upon us. The centerpiece of that festival is of course the float parade and Road March competition. This is a pure imitation...

Father, son remanded on attempted murder charge

Feb 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Father, son remanded on attempted murder charge

A father, Desmond Ross called Desmond Douglas, 40, and his son Travis Mayers, 19, both of Number 53 Village, Corentyne, were yesterday remanded to prison by Magistrate Krishendat Persaud, when they...

WHEN THE SPIRITS TAKE US

Feb 13, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on WHEN THE SPIRITS TAKE US

I grew up in the hazy, crazy miasma of an alcohol culture. “It good for the worms,” my relatives would say when, as a little boy, they induced me to take a sip of rum. “You...

Residents blast work done on Linden Street

Feb 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Residents blast work done on Linden Street

Some residents of Dahlia Street, Wismar, have expressed concern over the deplorable state of this thoroughfare, which was recently rehabilitated. Instead of easier ingress and egress, for some this...

Ramsammy lashes out at critics of HPV Vaccine

Feb 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Ramsammy lashes out at critics of HPV Vaccine

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has lashed out at critics of the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine (HPV) and debunked claims of it being unsafe for young women. The former health minister...

Little Diamond Burial Ground still not cleaned

Feb 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Little Diamond Burial Ground still not cleaned

Despite an article being published in the January 26 edition of this newspaper, the deplorable condition of the Little Diamond cemetery remains unchecked. “More of a haven for bandits, than one for...

The PPP has seen a steady decline in its support

Feb 13, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPP has seen a steady decline in its support

Dear Editor, From 1992 to 2006, the PPP dominated Guyana politics. However, change was reshaping the PPP and the political landscape from 2006. 2011 delivered the first sign of the dimming future...

Whitney set the benchmark for contemporary soul

Feb 13, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Whitney set the benchmark for contemporary soul

Dear Editor, During the evening of Saturday February 12, 2012 the disturbing news of the death of Whitney Houston sent shockwaves around the world. Instantly persons took to social media networks to...

It’s easy to overlook the negative effects of oil discovery

Feb 13, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on It’s easy to overlook the negative effects of oil discovery

Dear Editor, I read about the President’s “astute sense of awareness as it relates to the challenges associated with the discovery of crude oil” and his warning to the nation about the possible...

A substantial boost to crime fighting

Feb 13, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on A substantial boost to crime fighting

DEAR EDITOR, With the initiation of the country first forensic laboratory it would be a substantial boost in fighting crime. We have seen the benefits of forensic in other parts of the world and the...

Egypt and Democratic Change

Feb 13, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Egypt and Democratic Change

It has been just over a year now that, inspired by events in Tunisia, Egyptians overthrew the ossified dictatorial regime of Hosni Mubarak. It was a move that disconcerted the western powers,...

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...

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Eagles survive shaky start on Rain-affected opening day

An Open Letter to the election observer missions

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-Later this year, you will arrive in Guyana as protectors of the integrity of our democracy.... more