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Con-man tricked the police

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Con-man tricked the police

– said he needed to go into his trunk for ID card This is not the first time he tricked the police. Last year, Gopaul Tiwari, also known as “Onkar”, tricked the police into thinking...

Obsessed man stabs ex lover with kitchen knife

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Obsessed man stabs ex lover with kitchen knife

A 33-year-old mason, who was annoyed that his 44-year-old ex girlfriend did not inform him that she had returned to Port Kaituma, brutally stabbed her with a large kitchen knife. Yesterday, at the...

Utility pole was not planted correctly- dead man’s family

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Utility pole was not planted correctly- dead man’s family

Police are waiting on a statement from a supervisor attached to Dynamics Engineering Company (DEC). The supervisor was said to be on the scene when the utility pole collapsed with the...

Adonis vows tougher action against drunk drivers

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Adonis vows tougher action against drunk drivers

– as “Operation Road Order” gathers momentum The name “Operation Road Order” may not have sunk in yet for many motorists but more than a dozen drivers, who probably felt that they...

Guyanese are largely either tolerant or accepting of homosexuals

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese are largely either tolerant or accepting of homosexuals

– According to CADRES survey By Latoya Giles The survey “Attitudes toward Homosexuals in Guyana” which was launched, last week, in Guyana has demonstrated that Guyanese are largely...

Essequibo teen Missing

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Essequibo teen Missing

A mother is calling on public spirited citizens to help her find her daughter, Hannah Christina Boston, who has been missing since July 13. Viola Fraser told this newspaper that her...

Rehabilitation of 1763 monument in progress

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Rehabilitation of 1763 monument in progress

The rehabilitation to beautify the site of the 1763 monument is underway. Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony said that restoration works have been completed to several sections...

Princess Casino employee beaten

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Princess Casino employee beaten

…Says police pussyfooting with investigations Frustration is mounting as it seems that justice is a far way off for Avinash Haripersaud, who had been physically assaulted at his place of employment...

ARCC wants urgent revision, reversal of Hydro- Electric Power (Amendment) Bill

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on ARCC wants urgent revision, reversal of Hydro- Electric Power (Amendment) Bill

President of National Association of Regional Chambers Of Commerce of Guyana (ARCC) Mr. Gyandat Marray, says the organisation registers its utter dismay at the irrational and anti-investment action...

Increasing heart disease cases seen at CHI – Dr. Carpen

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Increasing heart disease cases seen at CHI – Dr. Carpen

Although the onus remains on individuals to seek crucial medical care in a timely manner, there is a need for more awareness campaigns in order to effectively combat the impact of heart...

Skeldon Factory will perform ‘very soon’- Dr. Gopaul

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Skeldon Factory will perform ‘very soon’- Dr. Gopaul

The problem-stricken Skeldon ‘Modernized’ Sugar Factory will perform “very soon”, said Minister of Labour, Dr. Nanda Kishore Gopaul, recently. He was delivering the Feature Address to...

IT’S A BOY!

Jul 23, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on IT’S A BOY!

The third in line to the British throne is born! He may one day become the King of England and Head of the Commonwealth. One thing is certain. The successor to the British throne will be a...

US-based doctors, nurses heading to Linden

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on US-based doctors, nurses heading to Linden

The Linden Fund USA (LFU), in collaboration with the Overseas Medical Assistance Team (OMAT), and the Women of Mission International (WOMI), is set to conduct its annual medical mission to Linden...

Mix up over Ministry placement at primary school

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Mix up over Ministry placement at primary school

A mother is demanding that officials from the Ministry of Education investigate the circumstances surrounding the placement of her six-year-old daughter. According to Samantha Austin her...

Motorcycle caught fire during repair

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Motorcycle caught fire during repair

‘It was like ghost rider come alive’ – Eyewitness The owner of a motorcycle got more than he bargained for yesterday after his entire mode of transportation became engulfed in...

Miners thrilled with Matthews Ridge manganese find

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Miners thrilled with Matthews Ridge manganese find

– Canadian company plans US$233M investment The local mining association yesterday said that it is thrilled over news that a manganese exploration company has found large quantities of...

A woman I greatly admired has died. Goodbye!

Jul 23, 2013 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on A woman I greatly admired has died. Goodbye!

Life is strange. The same day one of the greatest journalists journalism ever produced, died, the Stabroek News carried an editorial on journalism that was untypical of the newspaper and may have...

Emancipation countdown: Tree planting marks COFONA 250

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Emancipation countdown: Tree planting marks COFONA 250

As Emancipation Day 2013 gets nearer, the Council of Friends of New Amsterdam (COFONA) kicked off its first activity for the 250th anniversary celebrations by commencing its initiative to plant 250...

Woman cries rape after partner fails to honour pact

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Woman cries rape after partner fails to honour pact

A 54-year-old woman, who did not receive any monies from her partner after having sex with the man, has reported the incident to the police at Anna Regina. The woman, who resides somewhere at...

Woman remanded for attempting to obstruct the course of justice

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Woman remanded for attempting to obstruct the course of justice

Desperate for her son to be free at all cost, a 56-year-old mother resorted to threatening to kill the sister and family of the prosecution witness if they testified against her son who is charged...

Man gets 5 years for causing cyclist’s death

Jul 23, 2013 KNews News Comments Off on Man gets 5 years for causing cyclist’s death

“I have considered your lawyer’s stirring plea in mitigation. I have also considered that a life was lost, the prevalence of the offence and the seriousness of the offence and the need to...

The harsh reality of life in Guyana

Jul 23, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on The harsh reality of life in Guyana

DEAR EDITOR, The 2013 budget and what has happened since March 2013 has left much to be desired. The PPP in their classic acts of financial illusion continue to compete with Charles Ponzi,...

I think education makes us better humans: Freddie Kissoon replies to Mark Benschop’s accusations

Jul 23, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on I think education makes us better humans: Freddie Kissoon replies to Mark Benschop’s accusations

DEAR EDITOR, KN readers must have had the largest laugh since this newspaper began when they picked up the Monday, July 21 edition of this paper and read Mark Benschop questioning my mental...

Prudent politicians versus a terrorist government

Jul 23, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on Prudent politicians versus a terrorist government

DEAR EDITOR, Comments in the media by President Ramotar, labeling elected Parliamentary Opposition members of the National Assembly as domestic terrorists, demonstrate how savage and shockingly...

THE PPP HAS GROWN TIRED

Jul 23, 2013 KNews Letters Comments Off on THE PPP HAS GROWN TIRED

DEAR EDITOR, The long anticipated statement by the PPP in response to what I have been writing is a disappointment. Instead of dealing with the issues which I have highlighted, which are of...

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The third parties will not survive this year’s elections

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The fate of third parties in this year’s general and regional elections is as predictable... more