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Controversial Amaila Falls hydro project…

Jun 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Controversial Amaila Falls hydro project…

Financial closure pushed back to 2013 Financial closure on the government’s US$840 Amaila Falls Hydro Project has been delayed by several months, the developer Sithe Global yesterday said. It was...

NBS aims for $15M loan ceiling

Jun 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on NBS aims for $15M loan ceiling

– President promises jail term for fraudsters selling bogus transports Mortgage lender New Building Society (NBS) is pushing for a $15M loan ceiling to cater for the middle income...

Pensioner “commits suicide”

Jun 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Pensioner “commits suicide”

Investigators are currently taking statements from relatives of an 83-year-old man who allegedly committed suicide at Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara yesterday. Dead is Joseph Rodrigues,...

Massive fraud uncovered at M&CC- report

Jun 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Massive fraud uncovered at M&CC- report

– Three top officials likely to be sacked The Ministry of Local Government has discovered that the Mayor and City Council owes various entities over $1B. This was disclosed at a press...

Pestex owner critical after execution attempt

Jun 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Pestex owner critical after execution attempt

In what is believed to be an execution attempt, a gunman last night shot the proprietor of Pestex Environmental Solutions at a city’s restaurant leaving him at a critical condition at the...

Dem boys seh…India got drugs cheap like daag food

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…India got drugs cheap like daag food

De Olympics 2012 in England deh near. That is why everybody reading de Waterfalls paper every day fuh see which Guyanese gun end up tekking part in de Olympics. Is that wha mek people...

THE GRAND BETRAYALS OF WALTER RODNEY

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE GRAND BETRAYALS OF WALTER RODNEY

The WPA should cease pulling wool over the eyes of the Guyanese people. It latest ploy that it can use its leverage within APNU to push for a motion calling for an international inquiry...

Exposing our level of self sufficiency

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Exposing our level of self sufficiency

The fickle nature of the economy has always been exposed despite comments by the government that the economy is robust and booming and far healthier than it has ever been. Inflation is not as...

The PPP regime is in denial about the effects of November 28, 2011

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPP regime is in denial about the effects of November 28, 2011

DEAR EDITOR, As I read Peeping Tom’s “The Opposition is not in disarray,” (KN, June 15), I couldn’t help remembering a line from Max Ehrmann’s poem, “Desiderata,” that reads thusly,...

Revising people’s history in front of their faces

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Revising people’s history in front of their faces

DEAR EDITOR, President Ramotar in his remarks at the commissioning of the new Tipperary Hall in my home-village, Buxton, declared that the PPP and Buxtonions are inseparable. The...

They are all too thin-skinned these days

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on They are all too thin-skinned these days

DEAR EDITOR, We can all agree that what Ramdin little note to Sir Viv was childish, silly and even stupid. Lots of players do and say silly stuff. What he did not do however, is insult anyone....

In the present climate you can’t tell over half of the country’s electorate to shut up!

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on In the present climate you can’t tell over half of the country’s electorate to shut up!

DEAR EDITOR, What is President Ramotar trying to achieve by vowing to deny the will of the majority of the people of Guyana. Personally I find his remarks irresponsible and politically...

Lindeners are on their own, and the Administration knows it

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Lindeners are on their own, and the Administration knows it

DEAR EDITOR, I see that the Cabinet Secretary has indicated that the electricity tariff hike in Linden will begin to take effect in July. I for one am not surprised at this pronouncement. The...

Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Competition…Bygeval inflict a crushing 11-1 win over Buxton

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Competition…Bygeval inflict a crushing 11-1 win over Buxton

Bygeval Secondary School was in no mood to entertain any resistance from counterparts Buxton after clinically dissecting them by an 11-1 in opening action of the second Edition of the...

Flex Night News Letter launched

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Flex Night News Letter launched

Tri-Nation competition set for December Managing Director of Flex Night Incorporated Donald Sinclair said the recently formed entity is not confined to just Bodybuilding events and Fitness shows but...

Diamond and North Ruimveldt at loggerheads tonight

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Diamond and North Ruimveldt at loggerheads tonight

By Edison Jefford The quarterfinal round of the National Community Basketball League (NCBL) continues at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall tonight when Diamond/McDoom takes on North Ruimveldt in what is...

Farfan and Mendes Junior Team Tournament 2012

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Farfan and Mendes Junior Team Tournament 2012

Little Rascals rampage The Abusement Park Led by national Under-19 champion Jason Ray Khalil, the Little Rascals stormed through The Abusement Park to claim their second straight win of the...

Draughts tourney switched to National Gymnasium

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Draughts tourney switched to National Gymnasium

Due to unforeseen circumstances the venue for the National Draughts Tournament scheduled for June 23 & 24 at the Mildred Mansfield Youth and Sports Club has been changed. The games would now be...

Tradewind Tankers ‘True Champions’ V/ball Tournament starts today

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tradewind Tankers ‘True Champions’ V/ball Tournament starts today

The Third Annual Tradewind Tankers Nationwide Invitational ‘True Champions’ Volleyball Tournament commences today, at the National Gymnasium, starting from 10:00 hrs. According to a release from...

Enmore Athletic Club on show @ Morvant Jets & Mustangs Games

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Enmore Athletic Club on show @ Morvant Jets & Mustangs Games

A number of Guyana’s junior athletes who are members of the Enmore Athletic Club (EAC) will be on show today in the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago competing at the...

Stag Beer / WDFA Senior Football League…

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stag Beer / WDFA Senior Football League…

Thrilling matches anticipated as top teams throw down gauntlet Uitvlugt Warriors FC will clash with Wales FC in the feature attraction while Young Achievers FC will throw down the gauntlet in the...

‘Unity for the Nation’ to stage Father’s Day Walk/Jog

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Unity for the Nation’ to stage Father’s Day Walk/Jog

The Unity For the Nation Organisation which is led by Physical Fitness Trainer and Sports Organiser Eli Hazel will host a 7 mile Father’s Day Walk/Jog on Sunday from 05:00hrs. The activity will...

Berbice boxers delighted as additional support pours in

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice boxers delighted as additional support pours in

Boxers out of the Ancient County of Berbice recently received boxing equipment from the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports and the Regional Administration of Region Six following...

NGRC to host 3rd Meet of the year

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on NGRC to host 3rd Meet of the year

The National Grasstrack Racing Club (NGRC) is once again on the Gasstrack scene with its third Race Meet of the year which is set for the Essequibo Coast on July 14 at the Kayman Sankar Ground,...

Guyanese-American promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt

Jun 16, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese-American promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt

After more than twenty-two years of training Sensei Ken Kum was promoted to the rank of Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Shito-Ryu Karate by Bassai Karate Dojo –International (BKD-I) after passing...

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India produce dominant 60-run win over West Indies to claim 2-1 T20I series victory in Mumbai

A question of timing and priorities

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The advent of significant oil discoveries has catapulted Guyana into the global spotlight.... more