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Man loses ankles in Soesdyke accident

Jun 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Man loses ankles in Soesdyke accident

A man was left staring in disbelief at his dislocated ankles, minutes after he was struck by a grey sports utility vehicle, on Sunday. Reports reaching this publication suggest that the injured man...

BK’s involvement in defective stellings attracts Parliamentary attention

Jun 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on BK’s involvement in defective stellings attracts Parliamentary attention

…APNU seeks query on why no penalties thus far Projects being handled by Brian Tiwarie’s, BK International, have attracted the attention of Parliamentarians. Public Works Minister Robeson...

Man succumbs after being set afire by workmate

Jun 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Man succumbs after being set afire by workmate

Hours after reaching the city for medical attention, 26-year-old Ryan Junior Bristol, who was turned into a human torch a few days ago succumbed to his injures. According to reports,...

Ganja smuggled into Camp Street Prison…No criminal charges for female warders

Jun 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Ganja smuggled into Camp Street Prison…No criminal charges for female warders

The two female prison warders who were implicated in a ganja smuggling racket have avoided becoming members of the prison population, courtesy of recommendations by the Director of...

Bandits shoot mother, son during Foulis robbery

Jun 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits shoot mother, son during Foulis robbery

A young Enmore businessman and his mother are nursing gunshot wounds as a result of another bandit attack on the East Coast of Demerara last evening. The businessman, Prem Nauth, was wounded...

No Chinese warranty for ‘botched’ Skeldon Sugar Factory

Jun 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on No Chinese warranty for ‘botched’ Skeldon Sugar Factory

….CEO says firm has no more obligations to GuySuCo The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is yet to start making payments to the Guyana Government which in turn would make repayments to the...

The inscrutable language of Raphael Trotman

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The inscrutable language of Raphael Trotman

If asked what I think of the politics of Raphael Trotman, I would say that he has ended his political career. The AFC will soon have a new leader and my prediction is that the AFC will front a...

An empowered police force

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on An empowered police force

There was a time when the people of Georgetown complained about the absence of the police from the streets. The residents would complain that it would be some time after the accident...

THE WORKERS WILL NOT BE FOOLED

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE WORKERS WILL NOT BE FOOLED

One of the main trade unions in Guyana recently warned sugar workers to be careful about the wolves that come in sheep’s clothing claiming to represent their interest. The union was...

Dem boys seh…Dem thiefing people gun holler

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Dem thiefing people gun holler

Old people got a saying, ‘Everyday bucket go a well one day it bottom gun lef’. Dem boys seh that that old people saying ain’t apply to some of dem in de government. Dem going to...

Ann’s Grove visit BV and beat them

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ann’s Grove visit BV and beat them

– Charity win Region 2 crown By Rawle Welch Visitors Ann’s Grove led by goals off the boots of Steve Francis (37th), Paul Collins (45th) and Levin Thomas (84th) defeated hosts...

Venus loses in Wimbledon 1st round, 1st since ’97

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Venus loses in Wimbledon 1st round, 1st since ’97

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) For the first time since her debut appearance at the All England Club 15 years ago, five-time Venus Williams failed to get past the first round of Wimbledon. The...

Clive Atwell arrives for showdown with Fraser; confident of clinching victory

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Clive Atwell arrives for showdown with Fraser; confident of clinching victory

The rhythmic sound of well coordinated punches as they slammed into the striking pads greeted the ear of the uninitiated passing the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym (ALBG) yesterday...

Table Tennis players in Linden to meet today

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Table Tennis players in Linden to meet today

– concerned over resuscitation of sport Table tennis players and concerned individuals will be meeting this afternoon at 5:30pm at the LinMine Constabulary Recreational Hall in...

GTC/PM 1 wins Trophy Stall Volleyball competition in Berbice

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GTC/PM 1 wins Trophy Stall Volleyball competition in Berbice

Sunday the youthful GTC/PM Volleyball Team defeated Rollers of New Amsterdam to capture the first place trophy when the Berbice Volleyball Association held the 2nd annual Trophy Stall...

Stiff competition but Belony etches name in Earl Vigilance Memorial scrabble lien trophy

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stiff competition but Belony etches name in Earl Vigilance Memorial scrabble lien trophy

On a day of fluctuating fortunes, when the bag delivered equitable selections, Leon Belony held his nerve in what was arguably the most competitive tournament staged by the GASP. He amassed 5...

NBA Legend heading for Guyana this weekend

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on NBA Legend heading for Guyana this weekend

By Edison Jefford NBA Legend and Miami Heat Community Affairs Liaison Officer, Wali Jones will be in Guyana for this weekend’s National Community Basketball League (NCBL) International...

Hand In Hand makes significant donation for RCMTC&SF Caricom Day Horserace meet

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hand In Hand makes significant donation for RCMTC&SF Caricom Day Horserace meet

With just a few days to go before race day, the Hand in Hand Insurance Company on Monday made a significant donation towards the staging of the Grand Annual July 2nd Caricom Day...

Several teams through to quarterfinals of Inter Ministry/Corporation football

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Several teams through to quarterfinals of Inter Ministry/Corporation football

John Fernandes Ltd (JFL) was the first team to advance to the quarterfinal round with a 4-1 drubbing over the Ministry of Education when action in the Inter Ministry/Corporation 7-A-side football...

If GuySuCo is too big to fail, Linden is too important to be destroyed

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on If GuySuCo is too big to fail, Linden is too important to be destroyed

Dear Editor, Response is made to Prime Minister Sam Hinds’ letter, June 24th. The PM’s reference about the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and its role must not be deliberately...

Time to appoint a qualified Auditor General

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Time to appoint a qualified Auditor General

Dear Editor, A recent news item in the print media gave the impression that the appointments of four senior members of the Audit Office’s staff have already been made by the...

Pleased about investigation into corruption at GGMC

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Pleased about investigation into corruption at GGMC

Dear Editor, I am pleased to see that government by extension the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment has sought international support to address corruption and other...

Laura Creavalle has never represented Guyana and does not compete as a Guyanese

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Laura Creavalle has never represented Guyana and does not compete as a Guyanese

Dear Editor, In response to article published in the Sunday’s Sports captioned “Guyana’s Most Decorated and Successful Bodybuilder”. First observation the picture accompanying...

The opposition has to find a way to stop this project

Jun 26, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The opposition has to find a way to stop this project

Dear Editor, I am normally not a letter writer but recently I have felt compelled to do so, because of what I see happening in Guyana. From the perspective of a citizen, what I see is a...

Ed Ahmad building housing scheme, mall, at Leonora

Jun 26, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Ed Ahmad building housing scheme, mall, at Leonora

NICIL sold land ‘strictly’ for wood processing New York-based Guyanese, Edul Ahmad, who is facing trial in a US$50 million mortgage-fraud scheme, is looking to build a posh housing scheme, mall...

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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