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UNASUR proposes single South American citizenship

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on UNASUR proposes single South American citizenship

By Odeen Ishmael The sixth summit of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), held in Peru’s capital Lima concluded on November 30 with a firm proposal to create a single South American...

The season is here again

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on The season is here again

During the past weeks I decided to focus on a few things that were important to the development of the nation. These issues were wide-ranging, but certainly not controversial. Some people...

The Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis)

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis)

The Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis; previously Ara caninde) is a macaw endemic to a small area of north-central Bolivia, Brazil, known as Los Llanos de Moxos. Recent population and...

Book Review: Sections of an Orange

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Book Review: Sections of an Orange

Caribbean writer soars with inspiring novel By Dr. Glenville Ashby Anton Nimblett is yet to etch his name onto the annals of legendary Caribbean writers, but, “all in good time.” And time is on...

Man freed of causing friend’s demise

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Man freed of causing friend’s demise

A West Coast Berbice man will be singing jingle bells at home this Christmas after being acquitted of a manslaughter charge. The man, Romeo Machado, was set free when Magistrate Robbie Benn...

Man returned to jail same day released

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Man returned to jail same day released

Court regular Corwin Duff was returned to jail the same day he was released from Prison after he was arrested on a charge of Break and Enter and Larceny. Duff, of no fixed place of abode,...

Sophia man committed to stand trial in the High Court

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Sophia man committed to stand trial in the High Court

A Sophia man, who allegedly strangled his wife, was on Friday committed to stand trial in the High Court. The ruling was made by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine Beharry at the Georgetown...

Taxi driver refused bail for drug possession

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Taxi driver refused bail for drug possession

A taxi driver from North Ruimveldt Georgetown yesterday faced charges in relation to trafficking in narcotics. The man, Fenton Jarvis, 32, of 1229 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was remanded to...

Mabaruma rape victim hospitalized again

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Mabaruma rape victim hospitalized again

The 14-year-old Kumaka girl who claimed that she was brutally raped two Saturdays ago has been admitted to the Mabaruma Hospital again. According to relatives of the teen early yesterday...

Salim Bacchus PI begins

Dec 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Salim Bacchus PI begins

The preliminary inquiry into the charge of murder against alleged narcotics dealer Salim “Black Salim” Bacchus, 52, of 39 Line Path ‘D’, Skeldon, Corriverton, Corentyne, Berbice has...

Congrats to Jagan Jr. II upon Passing NY Bar and Commitment to Guyana

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Congrats to Jagan Jr. II upon Passing NY Bar and Commitment to Guyana

Dear Editor, This is in reference to “Jagan II receives money for a non-existent qualification” (KN Dec 12). I don’t think Dr. Cheddi Jagan Jr. II was being paid for his...

Mr. Hack’s position is tantamount to telling to woman “you made me do it”

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Hack’s position is tantamount to telling to woman “you made me do it”

Dear Editor, One never ceases to be amazed by the fact that once a person invokes religion, a book, prophet or savior he is granted automatic immunity regardless how insensitive,...

Trevin Hunte’s loss, and the importance of an organized community

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Trevin Hunte’s loss, and the importance of an organized community

Dear Editor, On the night of December 10, 2012, we sat before our TVs and we saw Trevin Hunte’s homecoming as a contestant on ‘The Voice’. He was excited, emotional, and his...

I urge the opposition to find out if this license still bears the name Vieira Communications Limited

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on I urge the opposition to find out if this license still bears the name Vieira Communications Limited

Dear Editor, Apparently there is still some confusion regarding the situation of the Ramroop radio License and a letter from Harry Gill in today’s newspaper confirms my suspicion that...

The perpetrator of this dastardly act should be in jail

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The perpetrator of this dastardly act should be in jail

Dear Editor, I am appalled at a report in your Tuesday Edition on an alleged rape of a 14 year old at Mabaruma in the North West District. I am further appalled at the deafening silence...

He’s gone, but took nuff, nuff Guyanese money with him

Dec 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on He’s gone, but took nuff, nuff Guyanese money with him

There hasn’t been an exception in the reaction among the world of people I interact with who have met my wife. From UG to Kaieteur News, to people I know in business and civil...

K&S football extravaganza set for grand opening

Dec 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on K&S football extravaganza set for grand opening

Lucrative prizes and gifts on offer If one should pass on Irving Street, obliquely opposite Survival Supermarket where the K&S head office is situated, he/she would easily mistake that...

President’s Beer winners receive prizes

Dec 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on President’s Beer winners receive prizes

They have been the team to beat over the past twelve months winning three tournaments in the process and yesterday afternoon at the Banks DIH Sports Club, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF)...

Many gains promised as sports betting come to Guyana

Dec 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Many gains promised as sports betting come to Guyana

Locally, sports pundits have nurtured the urge to cast their wagers on high priced boxing matches, football events and other such matches that are televised worldwide, triggering heated debate. The...

23rd Kashif & Shanghai Tournament…Amelia’s Ward United, the ‘Pride of Linden’

Dec 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on 23rd Kashif & Shanghai Tournament…Amelia’s Ward United, the ‘Pride of Linden’

For the very first time in the existence of the Kashif and Shanghai Tournament, no matches will be played in Linden – the place where it all begun – but one team; the Amelia’s Ward...

GTA Interschool Tennis 10s Competition on today at CASH

Dec 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GTA Interschool Tennis 10s Competition on today at CASH

Aspiring tennis players from various primary schools will get a chance to compete against each other today when the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) organises its Tennis 10s competition,...

Ravens aim is to devour Nets

Dec 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ravens aim is to devour Nets

By Edison Jefford The bird raven, from which local basketball club, Ravens, has taken its name, is omnivorous that in Latin means “all eating” or “to devour”, which is exactly what the...

West Bank Demerara Gold Inc. sponsors Uitvlugt Warriors FC

Dec 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Bank Demerara Gold Inc. sponsors Uitvlugt Warriors FC

The Uitvlugt Warriors Football Club is sporting many smiling faces with Santa Claus paying the entity a timely and well received visit. Yesterday, West Bank Demerara Gold Inc. (WBDGI) handed...

Kim IL Sung defeat Number 68 Turn Team to lift Upper Corentyne 20-Overs Tournament

Dec 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kim IL Sung defeat Number 68 Turn Team to lift Upper Corentyne 20-Overs Tournament

Named after a famous world leader, Kim IL Sung defeated No. 68 Turn Team by 6 wickets at the Skeldon Community Centre lift the Championship tile for the first ever Berbice Cricket Board...

$Benn guides Rising Star to T\20 title in Bartica$

Benn guides Rising Star to T\20 title in Bartica

Dec 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Benn guides Rising Star to T\20 title in Bartica

A fine allround performance by Festus Benn guided Rising Star to a fighting 11run victory over East Bank Essequibo in the final of the Hopkinson Mining Challengers Twenty\20 competition which...

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Groups, schedule announced for One Guyana 3×3 Quest

Desecration, Disrespectful, and Disgraceful

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The solemnity of Babu Jaan, a site meant to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Cheddi... more