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Old wooden school buildings… Are they safe?

Mar 31, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Old wooden school buildings… Are they safe?

Rehana Ashley Ahamad In light of the recent school fires which not only caused much damage, but also traumatized a number of students and teachers, we ask ourselves, are the buildings...

PYARG urges youths to volunteer, become experienced

Mar 31, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on PYARG urges youths to volunteer, become experienced

The Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, via the President’s Youth Award; Republic of Guyana (PYARG) Programme, is urging young people to become volunteers. Alicia Roach, a representative of...

Sand & Stone

Mar 31, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on Sand & Stone

Two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an argument and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but...

Barbados parliamentary vote offers lessons for Guyana

Mar 31, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Barbados parliamentary vote offers lessons for Guyana

In a situation that could possibly occur in Guyana, the Barbados government managed to just squeeze through approval of two budget line items owing to its slim majority in parliament last...

Another award for the late artist, Philip Moore

Mar 31, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Another award for the late artist, Philip Moore

In recognition of the colourful contributions that his father made to his country, Philip Moore (Jnr.) on Tuesday last, accepted an award from the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport on behalf...

12-year-old TKO grandmother, placed on self bail

Mar 31, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on 12-year-old TKO grandmother, placed on self bail

Aubrey Romaine and Yonette Blair, accompanied by their 12-year-old daughter, appeared last Thursday before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court. According to Police...

Allicock and relative remanded for alleged $4.3 million Robbery

Mar 31, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Allicock and relative remanded for alleged $4.3 million Robbery

Romario Gouveia and Damien Allicock were remanded to prison on Thursday when they appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court. The defendants, who were...

The concept of guilt by association

Mar 31, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on The concept of guilt by association

Dear Editor, Lincoln is someone I consider a friend and brother in struggle. My unchanging position is that the PPP cannot redeem itself. It is either going to cause trouble by not recognizing it...

Surprised that a sworn affidavit from a Commissioner of Oaths not accepted as proof of identity

Mar 31, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Surprised that a sworn affidavit from a Commissioner of Oaths not accepted as proof of identity

Dear Editor, What an intriguing experience the “poor customer” had with the commercial bank in Regent Street, when he tried to apply for a re-loadable VISA card. Could it be that the...

Why should the PPP object to a National Heritage Commission?

Mar 31, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why should the PPP object to a National Heritage Commission?

Dear Editor, In late January the PPP walked out of Parliament on the passing of a bill to establish a National Commemoration Commission as tabled by the leader of the opposition. This...

Many women suffered greater punishments, including death, for freedom in our country

Mar 31, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Many women suffered greater punishments, including death, for freedom in our country

Dear Editor, When I saw the caption and read the first few lines of Peeping Tom’s March 28, 2013 KN column, I knew that I had started reading an attempt at revisionism on the...

This is an election budget – another cheap attempt to buy voters with their own money

Mar 31, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on This is an election budget – another cheap attempt to buy voters with their own money

Dear Editor, There is nothing of game-changing substance in this budget. This is an election budget. It is another brazen attempt by the PPP after breaking the backs of the working people of this...

Govt. braces for tough fight to pass budget

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. braces for tough fight to pass budget

– Luncheon goes on the offensive The government is bracing itself for a tough fight in the National Assembly to get its $208.8 billion budget passed. With both opposition Parliamentary...

GuySuCo to sweeten sugar factories with $3.1B this year

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on GuySuCo to sweeten sugar factories with $3.1B this year

Despite questions over the viability of the sugar sector as labour shortages and weather, coupled with mechanical and agricultural problems continue to take the sweetness out of the operations,...

Dem boys seh…Donald propping up Jagdeo

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Donald propping up Jagdeo

Three holiday in four days and people skin dem teeth. Dem was happy. Dem didn’t have to go to wuk because dem claim that no matter how hard dem wuk de pay still small. Ash Knee telling dem...

Continental Group endorses Chelsea in long-term deal

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Continental Group endorses Chelsea in long-term deal

By Edison Jefford Leadership remains by example, which is what Continental Group of Companies showed when it fully endorsed the prowess of table tennis phenom, Chelsea Edghill yesterday at its...

Pepsi stun Ravens, assume No. 2 spot in GABA League

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pepsi stun Ravens, assume No. 2 spot in GABA League

– Pacesetters remain undefeated Pepsi Sonics stunned Ravens Tuesday night on the Burnham Basketball Court in the Division I category of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA)...

All systems in place as preparation continue for GFF election of office bearers

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on All systems in place as preparation continue for GFF election of office bearers

As preparations for the elections of office bearers of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), scheduled for April 12, gathers momentum, the Electoral Committee comprising of Attorneys-at law, Emily...

BCB honours RHTY&SC Secretary/CEO for Outstanding Service

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB honours RHTY&SC Secretary/CEO for Outstanding Service

The Berbice Cricket Board in a surprise presentation at its Sixth Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday last honoured Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club/CEO Hilbert Foster for outstanding service to...

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Batson’s hat-trick leads Classic Six past Blue Berry Hill

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Batson’s hat-trick leads Classic Six past Blue Berry Hill

Mano Batson lashed in a hat-trick of goals to lead Classic Six to an impressive 3-0 win over Blue Berry Hill on the second night of action as the Linden segment of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the...

Alpha United President suggests power sharing format on verge of GFF elections

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alpha United President suggests power sharing format on verge of GFF elections

When the football fraternity convenes for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of office bearers on April 12 next, though only one individual could ascend to the prestigious Presidential...

RHTY&SC dedicates BCB Club of the Year Award to its Patron and official sponsors

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC dedicates BCB Club of the Year Award to its Patron and official sponsors

On Saturday last during a gala and impressive Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) 6th Annual Awards Ceremony, Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation, the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club...

RHTY&SC hosts 60th Annual Basil Butcher Development Trust Fund

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC hosts 60th Annual Basil Butcher Development Trust Fund

The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club on Saturday last hosted the 6th edition of the Basil Butcher’s Cricket Development Trust Fund. Four young cricketers drawn from the Rose Hall Town Youth...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Guyana’s football 2013 and beyond

Mar 29, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Guyana’s football 2013 and beyond

Dear Editor, Over the years Guyana Football Federation has been known for its Autocratic Management Style. Particular reference is made to the decision making process, in most cases decisions have...

US$200M Skeldon Sugar Factory seen as a letdown

Mar 29, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on US$200M Skeldon Sugar Factory seen as a letdown

The US$200M Skeldon Sugar Factory built as part of Government’s plan to reverse the sorrowful state of the country’s sugar industry is a letdown, says Dr. Roger Luncheon, Head of the Presidential...

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When silence speaks louder than words

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The United States has spoken. Reacting to the conviction of Marine Le Pen in a French... more