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Author’s second book targets racism in Guyana

Jun 02, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Author’s second book targets racism in Guyana

“The peoples of Guyana sit on top of a known, restless, threatening volcano. It is called RACE. There is no way to sugarcoat, ignore, or dismiss this prowling, mindless monster in the midst… This...

The Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus)

Jun 02, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus)

The Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus) is a near-passerine bird occurring in mountainous regions from Mexico, through Central America, to northern Venezuela and along...

Serial blunderer

Jun 02, 2013 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Serial blunderer

Gocool Boodoo, Guyana’s Chief Elections Officer (CEO), is probably the single most experienced manager of national and regional elections in the country. He has been involved in elections...

Only when Government tighten up, are we going to lighten up!

Jun 02, 2013 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Only when Government tighten up, are we going to lighten up!

(An excerpt of Leader and MP Khemraj Ramjattan’s Budget Speech 2013) Our growth in the early 1990s saw levels unparalleled in this country. Our politicians, if they be honest to themselves, cannot...

Book review…Mike Alleyne’s Encyclopedia of Reggae – A literary treasure sounds off

Jun 02, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Book review…Mike Alleyne’s Encyclopedia of Reggae – A literary treasure sounds off

Mike Alleyne’s Encyclopedia of Reggae is more than just glossy, voluminous and picturesque. Living up to its pedagogical title, this is an archival document of...

Minister Anthony has chosen to play politics instead of instituting a national cultural policy

Jun 02, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Minister Anthony has chosen to play politics instead of instituting a national cultural policy

Dear Editor, In the wake of the Minister of Culture, Dr Frank Anthony’s recent call for help with the Caribbean Press, I have indicated via e-mail to Permanent Secretary Alfred...

Jagdeo’s theory is pure nonsense

Jun 02, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Jagdeo’s theory is pure nonsense

Dear Editor, As a person who grew up in dirt poverty, I would be the last person to criticize someone who did not achieve a sound university education. I would never go in that direction. But if...

Enough is enough. Stop the mayhem on our roads!

Jun 02, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Enough is enough. Stop the mayhem on our roads!

Dear Editor, For the past two months driving everyday in Guyana, I have had the opportunity to witness the reckless, irresponsible way most drivers here abuse the privilege of having a...

Dog fighting is a crime

Jun 02, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Dog fighting is a crime

Dear Editor, I was appalled and disgusted to read the article in the Kaieteur News on May 27, regarding the dog fighting incident. Had it not been for one of the perpetrators being killed, this...

Alleged phone thief shot by plainclothes cop

Jun 02, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged phone thief shot by plainclothes cop

A 25-year-old man is nursing a gunshot wound to his left foot at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Injured is Orondel Williams of Lot 83 Leopold and Breda Streets, Georgetown....

‘The Lioness of Poetry’: KAMADYAH YISREAL

Jun 01, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on ‘The Lioness of Poetry’: KAMADYAH YISREAL

– “Poetry can be a platform for positive change” By Kiana Wilburg Over 30 highly regarded poets across Guyana, who have either heard one of her CDs or witnessed her live...

Bravo says Gayle, Narine trump cards for Windies

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bravo says Gayle, Narine trump cards for Windies

CARDIFF, Wales (CMC) — West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo has pointed to big-hitting opener Chris Gayle and mystery off-spinner Sunil Narine as key weapons in the team’s arsenal for...

LeBron James explodes as Heat rout Pacers in Game 5

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on LeBron James explodes as Heat rout Pacers in Game 5

MIAMI — You could sense the LeBron James power surge coming in South Florida. As soon as the Miami Heat MVP fouled out at the end of the Indiana Pacers’ Game 4 victory, you could feel him...

Fifa racism measures could see teams expelled or relegated

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fifa racism measures could see teams expelled or relegated

BBC Sport – Teams could be relegated or expelled from competitions for serious incidents of racism after tough new powers were voted in by Fifa. First or minor offences will result in...

Edwards to captain A-Team

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Edwards to captain A-Team

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Kirk Edwards will captain the West Indies A-Team when they face Sri Lanka-A in the first four-day “Test”, starting next Wednesday at Warner Park in St....

Hamilton focussed on performance during A-Team series

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hamilton focussed on performance during A-Team series

THE VALLEY, Anguilla – Jahmar Hamilton said he was approaching the home series between West Indies-A and Sri Lanka-A with a clear mind and a focus on improving his individual game....

$GCA\NBS 40 over second division tourney…MYO beat Everest by 4 wkts in latest action$

GCA\NBS 40 over second division tourney…MYO beat Everest by 4 wkts in latest action

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA\NBS 40 over second division tourney…MYO beat Everest by 4 wkts in latest action

Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) defeated Everest Cricket Club by 4 wickets when play in the Georgetown Cricket Association\ New Building Society 40-over second division competition continued last...

Mackeson ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Finale tonight…Who will step up to the Sparta Bosses?

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mackeson ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Finale tonight…Who will step up to the Sparta Bosses?

Sparta Boss, the only team in the 2013 Mackeson ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Futsal Football contest to win all their games via regulation goals, are heavily favoured to win tonight’s final at...

Jumbo Jet Horserace meet called off

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jumbo Jet Horserace meet called off

The organisers of the Port Mourant Turf Club/ Jumbo Jet horserace meet has decided that it is too risky to push on with plans for their Sunday 16th June horserace meet and has decided to take...

Rain forces postponement of Wartsila Golf Tourney

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rain forces postponement of Wartsila Golf Tourney

The current inclement weather has forced executives of the Lusignan Golf Club to call off today’s planned Wartsila Golf tournament at the Lusignan Club. Rain throughout the week has left the...

Guyanese swimmers experience mixed fortunes in 22nd Barbados

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese swimmers experience mixed fortunes in 22nd Barbados

The 5 swimmers that participated in the 22nd Barbados Annual Independence Swimming Competition from May 24-26 last at the Garfield Sobers Aquatic Centre, Barbados, returned home with one...

Former world contender, Raul Frank’s father/trainer takes the final count

Jun 01, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Former world contender, Raul Frank’s father/trainer takes the final count

Former world rater, Raul Frank and his siblings were thrown into grief following the death of their father, Richard, who succumbed to the dreaded cancer disease Thursday morning last. He was...

$Banks DIH\Cloud Nine cup set to start on June 19$

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‘One Guyana’ 3×3 Quest Basketball opens with local teams in mixed results

Anticipation without preparation

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Vice President of Guyana, ever the sagacious observer of the inevitable, has reassured... more