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Jagdeo benefits from pension package

Feb 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo benefits from pension package

…state to foot multi-million-dollar medical cost Former President, Bharrat Jagdeo, is a private citizen and can choose to seek medical help wherever he wants, said Minister of Health, Bheri...

Crematorium for opening in March

Feb 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Crematorium for opening in March

The hassle associated with burying the dead at Le Repentir Cemetery may soon be over, with the city’s first crematorium set for completion, within a matter of days. Chairman of the Markets...

Petro-Caribe oil deal…Start preparing to pay more for imported oil – Sir Sanders

Feb 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Petro-Caribe oil deal…Start preparing to pay more for imported oil – Sir Sanders

As unrest continues in Venezuela, the pressure may be on Guyana and 16 other Petro Caribe nations to start thinking about buying oil at market prices. As of yesterday, at least 13 persons have died,...

Policeman’s collision with Demerara Bridge causes $200,000 damage

Feb 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Policeman’s collision with Demerara Bridge causes $200,000 damage

An accident last month on the Demerara Harbour Bridge and involving a policeman left more than $200,000 in damages to the structure. According to a release from the Ministry of Public Works, the...

Another no-vote looms for anti-money laundering Bill

Feb 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Another no-vote looms for anti-money laundering Bill

With just two days left before a new deadline to pass critical anti-money laundering legislations, it seems almost certain that more trouble will be looming for the amendments. The Alliance For...

Dem boys seh…Donald commitment don’t mean nutten

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Donald commitment don’t mean nutten

Donald get corner and he think he can do wha Jagdeo use to do. Jagdeo use to mek all kind of promise and commitment. But that was when he was in control of de parliament. Donald desperately...

Another major int’l award for activist, Karen de Souza

Feb 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Another major int’l award for activist, Karen de Souza

Activist, Karen de Souza, has been named for another prestigious award. The 56-year-old co-founder of Red Thread, is among three Caribbean nationals selected for the Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Awards...

George is double sprint champion

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on George is double sprint champion

By Edison Jefford Police Progressive Youth Club’s (PPYC) Olympian, Winston George became a national senior sprint double champion yesterday when the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) hosted the...

Windies Women crash to second defeat

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Windies Women crash to second defeat

New Zealand Cricket – Lincoln, New Zealand – The White Ferns have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead against the West Indies Women, after beating the visitors by 94 runs in the second One Day...

Veronica Campbell-Brown ‘cleared’ to race after failed drugs test

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Veronica Campbell-Brown ‘cleared’ to race after failed drugs test

BBC Sport – Two-time Olympic 200m champion Veronica Campbell-Brown says she has been cleared to race again by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). The 31-year-old Jamaican has not competed...

Hearts of Oak Masters, Tutorial Academy organise schools one day football

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hearts of Oak Masters, Tutorial Academy organise schools one day football

The Hearts of Oak Master Football Club in conjunction with the Physical Education Students of the Tutorial Academy Secondary School (TASS) recently organised a one day football tournament featuring...

GCUC congratulates Duguid

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCUC congratulates Duguid

The Guyana Cricket Umpires Council (GCUC) has congratulated Nigel Duguid for his on field international debut. He officiated in the second T20 game in the West Indies and Ireland series. President of...

Phantom are Robert Williams Memorial dominoes champs

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Phantom are Robert Williams Memorial dominoes champs

Phantom marked 81 games to win the final of the Robert Williams Memorial Dominoes competition which was contested recently at Faye Joseph residence, Gaulding Place, South Ruimveldt, Park. Strikers...

Boxing coaches form association to improve their fortunes

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boxing coaches form association to improve their fortunes

Following consultations with various stakeholders and on the heels of the instalment of a referee/judges commission, the executive of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has given its blessings to...

Stag Beer EBFA Div. 1 League…Agricola upstage Grove Hi Tech 2-1; Soesdyke Falcons trounce Herstelling 6-0

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Stag Beer EBFA Div. 1 League…Agricola upstage Grove Hi Tech 2-1; Soesdyke Falcons trounce Herstelling 6-0

Agricola Red Triangle made an exciting return to competitive football on the East Bank yesterday when they edged Grove Hi Tech 2-1 in the feature game of a double header as play in the Stag Beer...

Bonus points for Regional Four-Day Tournament

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bonus points for Regional Four-Day Tournament

Day/Night matches scheduled for every team By Sean Devers The 2014 Regional First-Class cricket season, which will see teams playing six matches each in the preliminary rounds with the top four teams...

Somwaru retained as GCUC president

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Somwaru retained as GCUC president

Dhieranidranauth Somwaru was re-elected unopposed as president of the Guyana Cricket Umpires Council (GCUC) when the body held its Biannual General Meeting at the Georgetown Cricket Club Saturday....

Boxing Association intensifies efforts as teams leave for overseas engagements

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boxing Association intensifies efforts as teams leave for overseas engagements

By Michael Benjamin They say that when it rains, it pours and local amateur boxers will be required to don the appropriate apparel as executives of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) pick up the...

Dexterity racing returns after eight-year absence

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dexterity racing returns after eight-year absence

After an eight-year absence, Dexterity Racing will return to the National Park when the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) stages the event on March 1, starting from 16:00 hrs. In its...

Geron Williams wins again

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Geron Williams wins again

Takes Benjamin 50 miles feature cycling event in Berbice Geron Williams of the Continental Cycle club in time of 1hr: 35 minutes, 40 seconds, for the second consecutive day, rode brilliantly to win...

Novice & Junior Powerlifting C/ships set for April 6

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Novice & Junior Powerlifting C/ships set for April 6

– venue to be confirmed The new executive of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) held their first meeting on Saturday last and agreed that Sunday April 6, 2014 is the date...

Christian hammers ton as Guyanese shine in T&T

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Christian hammers ton as Guyanese shine in T&T

Guyanese Derwin Christian crafted a solid century to spearhead his Trinidad club, Monroe Road to a four-run victory over Merry Boys in the Trinidad and Tobago Sunday League 50-over competition last...

Reece wins again at Flying Ace annual awards

Feb 25, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reece wins again at Flying Ace annual awards

One of Guyana’s top cycling club, the Flying Ace CC, on Saturday last held their 13th annual awards and presentation ceremony for its top performers for the year 2013 at the Sunshine Bar in New...

Enforcement of wildlife regulations needed to stop over fishing and hunting

Feb 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Enforcement of wildlife regulations needed to stop over fishing and hunting

– Ecotourism operator Residents, tourism operators and conservationists are demanding the speedy implementation of the Wildlife Management and Conservation Regulations to prevent...

‘D’ Division ranks engage strategic action to swiftly intercept criminals

Feb 25, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on ‘D’ Division ranks engage strategic action to swiftly intercept criminals

Consistent tactical approaches by police ranks attached to ‘D’ Division of the Guyana Police Force have proven to be effective, not only in the interception of criminal elements, but also the...

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Hauls from Persaud and Farley highlight MVP Sports Girl’s U11 Football Tourney commencement

The PPP is in the grip of the bourgeoisie

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur news- The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) stands at a crossroads. Once the vanguard... more