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NICIL’s refusal to hand over its $$$ is criminal – former Auditor General

May 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on NICIL’s refusal to hand over its $$$ is criminal – former Auditor General

“I have no recollection that Parliament has authorised any expenditure from the NICIL accounts neither am I aware that NICIL, as a state-owned company incorporated under the Companies...

Man killed after Oldendorff tug slams into moored boat in Berbice River

May 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Man killed after Oldendorff tug slams into moored boat in Berbice River

…one arrested A 42- year- old man was killed at De Veldt, up the Berbice River, some time after 04:30 hrs Saturday when a tug belonging to Oldendorff Shipping Company ran over...

Three narrowly escape death on Cemetery Road Bridge

May 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Three narrowly escape death on Cemetery Road Bridge

By Latoya Giles A driver and two passengers narrowly escaped drowning yesterday evening after the car they were in veered off the dilapidated wooden bridge at Cemetery Road, North East...

An eye into Guyana’s past… Historian Tota Mangar is a ‘Special Person’

May 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on An eye into Guyana’s past… Historian Tota Mangar is a ‘Special Person’

“I like history; I find it a challenge. It’s dynamic and not static, as some people think. It’s not just about dates and events. It’s about how you analyse and interpret the...

Dem boys seh…Uncle Donald under pressure

May 06, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Uncle Donald under pressure

Desmond Hoyte use to put pressure pun de government wid slow fyaah; moh fyaah. Some people in La Penitence decide fuh wake up de City Council and everybody wid de slow fyaah. Only...

The PPP must be reminded that the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land

May 06, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPP must be reminded that the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land

Dear Editor, We refer to an article in KN captioned “Govt has no obligation to transfer money to Consolidated Funds says Brassington.” Might we remind anyone of this mindset that...

I am alarmed that the NICIL accounts have not been audited and reported on since 2003

May 06, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on I am alarmed that the NICIL accounts have not been audited and reported on since 2003

Dear Editor, I have been on public record in my view that all public revenues should be placed in the Consolidated Fund and that no public expenditure should be incurred without...

Some reasons behind the budget cuts

May 06, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Some reasons behind the budget cuts

Dear Editor, Why cut monies to GINA and NCN and gave them only ONE DOLLAR? Because NCN made a massive profit of over $500, 000, 000 in 2011. NCN is in a financial position to pay all...

The question of copyright and cultural industries

May 06, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The question of copyright and cultural industries

Dear Editor, I read F. Skinner’s letter in the Stabroek News on April 26, 2012 which stated the ‘Enforcement of Copyright laws’ as a prerequisite for Cultural Industries. I...

Much work is required to present Guyana as an overall attractive tourism product

May 06, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Much work is required to present Guyana as an overall attractive tourism product

Dear Editor, I have just returned from a short holiday in Guyana – after 11 years – and had a very enjoyable time, getting together with friends of old. In fact, in the...

The God the true Christians serve has His own timing

May 06, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The God the true Christians serve has His own timing

Dear Editor, I am responding to a recent letter by Mr. Pantlitz concerning the question about the Church being dead. Mr. Pantlitz, there is much truth in what you have written and I...

Golden Jaguars beat Guadeloupe 2-1 in friendly game

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golden Jaguars beat Guadeloupe 2-1 in friendly game

Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe – Goals from midfielder Konata Manning and centre-half Ryan Cradon guided Guyana’s youthful ‘Golden Jaguars’ to come from behind 2-1 win over a robust...

Berbicians protest omission of homeboy from Olympics box off squad

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbicians protest omission of homeboy from Olympics box off squad

A team of amateur Boxers left Guyana yesterday morning for Brazil to participate in an Olympic Box off from May 4-13 and while administrators of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association...

Giftland OfficeMax renews commitment for third year

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Giftland OfficeMax renews commitment for third year

Giftland OfficeMax has renewed its sponsorship commitment to the President’s/Jefford Track and Field Classic for the third consecutive year of the championships that will be held in...

Nationwide softball semi finals set for today @ Everest Ground

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Nationwide softball semi finals set for today @ Everest Ground

The battle lines have already been drawn and while tensions – understandably so – will be high, the final four teams in both male and female segments of the GT&T 10/10...

Fourth Cricket Review Magazine launched by BCB & RHTY&SC

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fourth Cricket Review Magazine launched by BCB & RHTY&SC

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) during a simple ceremony yesterday at its Head Office, New Amsterdam, launched the fourth edition of the Berbice Cricket Review Magazine. The 24 page...

Vryman’s Erven Sec. win Inter School U13 football tourney in Berbice

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Vryman’s Erven Sec. win Inter School U13 football tourney in Berbice

Vryman’s Erven Secondary School (VESS) defied the odds to upstage defending champions Berbice High School (BHS) to take the championship trophy in the 3rd edition of the annual...

Fourth Arrival Cup 20/20 C/ship rescheduled

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fourth Arrival Cup 20/20 C/ship rescheduled

The eagerly anticipated fourth annual Arrival Cup 20/20 cricket competition that was scheduled to be played this weekend at the Albion Sports Complex Ground, Berbice, has been...

Four matches to start off Inter-Schools Beach Football in Linden

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Four matches to start off Inter-Schools Beach Football in Linden

Four matches are scheduled to be played on opening day, May 8 when the Guyana Beach Football Association stages its inaugural Powerade Inter-Schools Championship, at the Christianburg...

Turfites urged to prepare for KMTC Pre-Independence Horse Race meet

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Turfites urged to prepare for KMTC Pre-Independence Horse Race meet

Turfites have always looked forward to the exciting races at the Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) and will be pleased to know that the organisers have planned a Pre-Independence Race...

Elizabeth Styles U19 50 over cricket…Rahaman 96* & 4-24, Subhan 6-17, Austin 5-1 stand out in latest play

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Elizabeth Styles U19 50 over cricket…Rahaman 96* & 4-24, Subhan 6-17, Austin 5-1 stand out in latest play

A brilliant all-round performance from Akram Rahaman and a 6-wicket haul from medium pacer Abdool Subhan, led Chowramootoo’s Construction Blairmont Community Centre to a massive 200...

“Unlike 1976, lack of cricket and adverse conditions could affect West Indies in England in 2012”

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Unlike 1976, lack of cricket and adverse conditions could affect West Indies in England in 2012”

Colin E. H. Croft In a weekend which contained English Football Association (FA) Cup final at revered Wembley Stadium, between Liverpool United Football Club and Chelsea United...

Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy tourney…Trotz’ brace leads Christ Church to victory; East Ruimveldt & Tucville girls draw

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy tourney…Trotz’ brace leads Christ Church to victory; East Ruimveldt & Tucville girls draw

Andre Trotz Jr., son of former Beacon and National player Andre Trotz, was on song yesterday leading Christ Church Secondary to a sweet 2-1 victory over Central High when play in the...

Letter to the Sport Editor…GOA and AAG bosses called on to respond

May 06, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sport Editor…GOA and AAG bosses called on to respond

Dear Editor, Mr. K. Juman Yassin, (President of the Guyana Olympic Association) and Mr. Colin Boyce, (President of the Athletics Association of Guyana), I appeal to you both to go on...

Sankar succumbs after being battered by mentally ill man

May 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Sankar succumbs after being battered by mentally ill man

-family believes someone needs to be held responsible By Rehana Ashley Ahamad The distraught family members of 69-year-old Walter Sankar, who was brutally battered in the head by a mentally...

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Keevin Allicock – the next torchbearer for Guyanese professional boxing

Sometimes the best of leaders fail

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Jimmy Carter’s presidency fell victim to global and domestic upheavals. His single term... more