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‘Teacher Cleo’ is unbeaten on 104

Aug 30, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Teacher Cleo’ is unbeaten on 104

…still advocates for corporal punishment “Corporal punishment will not kill children; at times it is the only thing that can help to straighten some of them,” said Teacher Cleo as she...

Sophia woman was manually strangled

Aug 30, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Sophia woman was manually strangled

A 23-year-old man is expected to be charged with the murder of his girlfriend after a post mortem examination revealed that the woman was strangled. Police sources confirmed yesterday that...

Mahaicony hit-and-run suspect on $1.6M bail

Aug 30, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Mahaicony hit-and-run suspect on $1.6M bail

The truck driver who reportedly failed to stop after his vehicle crushed Mahaica market vendor, Benjamin, last Saturday night, was granted bail to the tune of $1.6M by Magistrate Judy Latchman when...

Road Safety Council expresses concern over fatalities

Aug 30, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Road Safety Council expresses concern over fatalities

– GPF stats show reduction over same period last year The Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC) has expressed its concern over the number of fatalities which have occurred so far for the...

Illegal weapons accused freed of murder charge

Aug 30, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Illegal weapons accused freed of murder charge

– Remains in jail on other matters A man who allegedly was caught with an illegal arsenal of guns in his possession in September 2010, including two AK 47 assault rifles, an Uzi...

$120,000 bail for car salesman on attempting to obstruct the course of justice charge

Aug 30, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on $120,000 bail for car salesman on attempting to obstruct the course of justice charge

A car salesman accused of trying to thwart the course of justice, by allegedly attempting to bribe a police witness, was yesterday placed on $120,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate...

Search heightens for Ombudsman

Aug 30, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Search heightens for Ombudsman

The Office of the Ombudsman may not be empty for long as President Donald Ramotar and Leader of the Opposition, David Granger, have been discussing this pertinent matter. According to Dr. Roger...

CMRC in Barbados…Strong Superbike contingent gearing to entertain Bushy Park

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on CMRC in Barbados…Strong Superbike contingent gearing to entertain Bushy Park

By Rawle Welch It is definitely the largest and strongest contingent of SuperBike riders that this country has ever sent to a Caribbean Meet and motor racing fans across who will be at Bushy Park in...

Former players pinpoint India’s rivals for T20 supremacy

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Former players pinpoint India’s rivals for T20 supremacy

(Reuters) – A swashbuckling West Indies and a talented Pakistan will pose the biggest threats to India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s dream of lifting his second Twenty20 World Cup title,...

Journalists do not suck up to us – says Yassin

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Journalists do not suck up to us – says Yassin

By Edison Jefford President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) Juman Yassin debunked Director of Sport, Neil Kumar’s claim that journalist suck up to the association when he stated the...

Netball in Guyana seems stunted unless…

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Netball in Guyana seems stunted unless…

The Government of Guyana, especially those assigned to the holistic development of sports in the country should be embarrassed with the developmental rate of sports in the country. Guyana, a...

Guyanese boxers to fight in Trinidad this weekend

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese boxers to fight in Trinidad this weekend

After a prolonged hiatus from the ring, Stephney ‘Stepping Razor’ George is expected to make a grand return when she opposes Trinidadian, Ria Ramnarine in the latter boxer’s hometown in a 6...

Fruta Conquerors Football Summer Camp a success

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fruta Conquerors Football Summer Camp a success

– Coach wants to use classes as a vehicle for football players “I want that aspect from the Summer Camp to continue throughout the year,” Coach of Fruta Conquerors Football Club, Samson...

National players complete training stint at renowned ITTF US Centre

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on National players complete training stint at renowned ITTF US Centre

Members of Guyana’s national table tennis team, including Trenace Lowe, Nigel Bryan, Joel Alleyne, Edinho Lewis, Denzil Hopkinson and Priscilla Greaves completed intense training at the Lily Yip...

GBFA planning registration drive, Referees Course

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBFA planning registration drive, Referees Course

The Guyana Beach Football Association (GBFA) will be commencing a registration drive for teams playing this format of the game. According to a release from the Body the aim is to have clubs...

Leslie Amsterdam Memorial / Memorex U-17 final…Arch Rivals Albion and RHT Bakewell to clash

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Leslie Amsterdam Memorial / Memorex U-17 final…Arch Rivals Albion and RHT Bakewell to clash

The 2012 season of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) is set to restart tomorrow after a lengthy break due to rain when arch rivals Albion Community Centre and Rose Hall Town Bakewell clash in the final...

GCA David Persaud Investments trophy U-19 cricket competition…

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA David Persaud Investments trophy U-19 cricket competition…

Nichosie Barker hammers fantastic 170 as Malteenoes win by 302 runs Day 10 of the David Persaud Investments trophy sponsored Georgetown Cricket Association Under-19 competition produced the highest...

Twenty-five teams look to secure four Gold Cup places via Caribbean Cup

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Twenty-five teams look to secure four Gold Cup places via Caribbean Cup

Guyana drawn in Group 2 with host St. Lucia, Curacao & SVG Guyana is one of 25 teams that will vie for the biennial Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Caribbean Cup title and four berths in the 2013...

Any society without protestors is heading straight for slavery

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Any society without protestors is heading straight for slavery

Dear Editor, So the police have saved Guyana from dangerous people by breaking down the tents of the People’s Parliament. A country needs people who will set aside some of their time to keep...

The NOC debacle must be thoroughly and professionally addressed

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The NOC debacle must be thoroughly and professionally addressed

DEAR EDITOR, In August 2010, the Juvenile Offenders Amendment Act and the Training School Amendment Act were passed in the National Assembly. The main amendments to these Acts had to do with...

What is most lacking is emotional maturity

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on What is most lacking is emotional maturity

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter in the Stabroek News of August 21 captioned… “Morality not political expediency should orient all our national institutions”. My reason for supporting...

Local government elections need to be held without undue delay

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Local government elections need to be held without undue delay

DEAR EDITOR, As part of the larger community improvement programme in Georgetown and other municipalities, I have joined many others in noting the enormous, concerted efforts over the years by...

Is there no room for decency and honesty in Guyanese politics?

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is there no room for decency and honesty in Guyanese politics?

Dear Editor, Armed with the wealth of the world’s spiritual, religious and cultural traditions and wisdom, why do we now have fire and brimstone yet again in our country (NOC)? Because ignorance...

Minister Rohee is not culpable of any wrongdoing and should remain in office

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Minister Rohee is not culpable of any wrongdoing and should remain in office

Dear Editor, I have listened to the various calls by the opposition for the resignation/dismissal and their subsequent no confidence motion against Hon. Minister Clement Rohee. His only sin...

Inaccuracies, misinformation and misleading the public

Aug 29, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Inaccuracies, misinformation and misleading the public

DEAR EDITOR, It is with great dissatisfaction and regret that once again I have to point out inaccuracies and misinformation carried in the Kaieteur News. The article captioned in the Tuesday 28...