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Five more rescued from sex trade in Region Seven

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Five more rescued from sex trade in Region Seven

– Two police ranks accused of raping TIP victims Five women were yesterday rescued from the sex trade in the hinterland as Guyana’s internationally recognized fighter against...

Guyanese nurse dies mysteriously in India

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese nurse dies mysteriously in India

– family suspicious of Nigerian husband An East Ruimveldt mother is now seeking answers after she learnt that her eldest daughter died of unknown circumstances on Friday, thousands of miles...

Dem boys seh…Is dem Chinee who pay nuff fuh a visa

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Is dem Chinee who pay nuff fuh a visa

Some people worried and dem boys know why. De Americans talking about checking fuh see all who get visa under special circumstances. De news come out that a man in de Embassy share out visa fuh money...

“Let the pain of the past be used to propel us to peace and prosperity”

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on “Let the pain of the past be used to propel us to peace and prosperity”

– Granger at Son Chapman Memorial “Forty-nine years ago on 6th July, the Son Chapman embarked on what would be its final voyage. Sixty three passengers and the crew left the Stabroek Market...

Councillors temporarily locked out of RDC Region Six meeting

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Councillors temporarily locked out of RDC Region Six meeting

Councillors, staff and other members of the Regional Democratic Council of Region Six were inadvertently locked out of the boardroom for a few hours last week. To everyone’s surprise, when some...

Kitty acid attack victim demands positive response from police

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Kitty acid attack victim demands positive response from police

A Kitty businesswoman who was doused with acid a month ago is calling on the Guyana Police Force to give her some “positive answers” as it relates to the investigation into her attack. Mala...

GASA July Sprints 2013…Seaton sets new 8 & Under 50m backstroke record; George, Dylan & van Lange also shine on final day

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on GASA July Sprints 2013…Seaton sets new 8 & Under 50m backstroke record; George, Dylan & van Lange also shine on final day

Leon Seaton set a new record in the Boys 8 and Under 50 meter Backstroke as the curtains came down on the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) July Sprints Meet competition yesterday at the...

Family feels justice has been served

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Family feels justice has been served

Relatives of Dwieve Kant Ramdass are relieved that justice has been done, but at the same time they feel sympathetic towards the people who have been sentenced to death for his murder. Former coast...

Minister’s son alleged assault of ex-girlfriend … File for legal advice this week

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Minister’s son alleged assault of ex-girlfriend … File for legal advice this week

– Acting Comm. Brumell Police Commissioner (ag) Leroy Brumell yesterday said that investigators had to clear up certain aspects concerning the Robeson Benn Jr. assault matter, before...

Rising level of youth unemployment a major concern – CARICOM Sect’y Gen.

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Rising level of youth unemployment a major concern – CARICOM Sect’y Gen.

“Of increasing concern in our Region, is the fact that even among those who successfully complete secondary and tertiary education and among those who have access to technology, many are unable to...

Ramadan to be observed countrywide from tomorrow

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Ramadan to be observed countrywide from tomorrow

The Muslim community will be joining Muslims worldwide in beginning the month-long fast and other acts of devotion of Ramadan. The holiest month in the Islamic faith-Ramadan-will take place from July...

Marian, Kwakwani set up dream rematch

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Marian, Kwakwani set up dream rematch

Marian Academy and Kwakwani Secondary ensured a dream rematch for the National Schools’ Basketball Festival Under-20 title, following the trend of last year’s final where Kwakwani came out on top...

Women’s group reiterates calls for victims of domestic crimes to utilise Commission

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Women’s group reiterates calls for victims of domestic crimes to utilise Commission

The Women and Gender Equality Commission has reiterated calls for victims of domestic crimes to seek out their assistance. The organization has noted the continuous hikes in social crimes and...

Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon

Andy Murray won his first Wimbledon title and ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s champion with a hard-fought victory over world number one Novak Djokovic. The Scot, 26, converted his fourth...

Robbery victim believes Police are not “interested enough” in bringing criminals to justice

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Robbery victim believes Police are not “interested enough” in bringing criminals to justice

A Regent Street businesswoman who was attacked and robbed at her business spot two Saturdays ago is discontented with the efforts made by Police thus far to apprehend her armed assailants and she...

Strong partnerships needed to better student performance

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Strong partnerships needed to better student performance

– Education Minister tells Region 2 teachers Education Minister Priya Manickchand and a team of officials on Saturday met with hundreds of Region Two teachers during which she highlighted that...

Adult Education Association continues to succeed despite challenges

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Adult Education Association continues to succeed despite challenges

– “Close to 200,000 persons complete their AEA programmes successfully each year…” says Executive Director Despite the odds, it is by no easy feat that the Adult Education...

Tour de France 2013…Chris Froome retains yellow jersey

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tour de France 2013…Chris Froome retains yellow jersey

Team Sky’s Chris Froome survived a series of ferocious attacks to retain the yellow jersey after a punishing stage nine of the Tour de France. It was won by Ireland’s Dan Martin, who outsprinted...

Malaria testing mandatory for pregnant mothers in hinterland regions

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Malaria testing mandatory for pregnant mothers in hinterland regions

It is now mandatory for pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics in Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine to be tested for malaria on each visit, says Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, Chief Medical Officer. Of...

Protest forces temporary work on Parika backdam road

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Protest forces temporary work on Parika backdam road

Residents of the Parika Backdam road breathed a sigh of relief when months-old craters and potholes were finally filled last week. Residents had protested the Regional Democratic Office demanding...

$GCB\GTM 50-over tourney…Berbice and Demerara to contest final today$

GCB\GTM 50-over tourney…Berbice and Demerara to contest final today

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB\GTM 50-over tourney…Berbice and Demerara to contest final today

Berbice and Demerara will contest the final of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)\Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Fire and Life General Insurance Company (GTM) 50 competition today at the Georgetown Cricket...

Guyana to host U.S. Military Cadets

Jul 08, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana to host U.S. Military Cadets

For the first time Guyana has been chosen by the Adjutant General of Florida Major General, Emmett Titshaw, U.S Army Cadet Command and the U.S Embassy in Guyana’s Military Liaison office, to host...

West Indies vs. Sri Lanka, Tri-series…Rain forces match into reserve day

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies vs. Sri Lanka, Tri-series…Rain forces match into reserve day

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD – Persistent rain in Port-of-Spain meant play was called off for the day after only 19 overs were bowled during Sri Lanka’s innings. The match will continue from the...

4th Seven Seas/Dr. Chase 50-Mile Cycle Road Race…Persaud retains senior crown; King, Husbands, Lovell & Isaacs top their divisions

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Sports Comments Off on 4th Seven Seas/Dr. Chase 50-Mile Cycle Road Race…Persaud retains senior crown; King, Husbands, Lovell & Isaacs top their divisions

Robin Persaud rode a flawless race to retain the senior crown when the Fourth edition of the Seven Seas Multi Vitamin/Dr. Chase Nerve Tonic 50 Mile Road Race was contested yesterday on the West...

UP IN THE AIR

Jul 08, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on UP IN THE AIR

I know there are some people who don’t fly LIAT. I don’t blame them. However many of us who live in the Eastern Caribbean don’t have much of a choice caught as we are between the devil and...

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Archery Guyana commends Chung’s outstanding performance

Development for whom?

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Vice President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, has declared with great confidence that there... more