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Force’s ‘new detectives’ solving cases from their offices

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Force’s ‘new detectives’ solving cases from their offices

By Michael Jordan He has an easygoing demeanor, and sports neither gun, uniform or badge, so one can easily mistake Senior Superintendent of Police Edgar Thomas for a university lecturer,...

Grove residents, NDC clash over demolished bridge

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Grove residents, NDC clash over demolished bridge

There was some amount of commotion at Block ‘Y’ Section ‘C’ Grove New Scheme, East Bank Demerara yesterday, as residents sought to prevent officials from breaking a structure that they...

Benefit concert to honour ailing “Lord Canary”

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Benefit concert to honour ailing “Lord Canary”

After losing his right leg to diabetes, a stalwart of our music industry will be given a grand concert in appreciation of his contributions to the calypso tradition in Guyana. At the helm of...

Dem boys seh…Ezjet Bossman change he mouth again

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Ezjet Bossman change he mouth again

When de Ezjet Bossman find out how much jail he getting, right away he change plea. He de plead not guilty to thieving dem poor old people money from de hospital, including Uncle Adam ex-wife who...

Total Fitness/GABBFF Novice Championship…Sylvester Andrews emerges as the new Novice King

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Total Fitness/GABBFF Novice Championship…Sylvester Andrews emerges as the new Novice King

By Franklin Wilson Parading a 170.6lb structure of well-defined and balanced muscles, Sylvester Andrews, a member of the Total Fitness Gym located at Soesdyke on the East Bank of Demerara was crowned...

Forde powers to Wartsila 20km Road Race win

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Forde powers to Wartsila 20km Road Race win

– Trinidad’s, Nero outclasses women By Edison Jefford Guyana’s distance-running ace, Cleveland Forde overcame early blitzes from Cleveland Thomas and Kelvin Johnson to power to the Wartsila...

6th Cheddi Jagan Memorial Cycle Road Race – West Demerara leg…Michael Anthony is senior and junior champ in classical display

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on 6th Cheddi Jagan Memorial Cycle Road Race – West Demerara leg…Michael Anthony is senior and junior champ in classical display

By Franklin Wilson Team Coco’s junior sensation, Michael Anthony, has continued his excellent riding this season with another classical display when he pedaled to victory in the 6th Cheddi Jagan...

Lewis is new Everest CC president

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lewis is new Everest CC president

Khan is cricketer of the year Stephen Lewis was elected unopposed as president of the Everest Cricket Club when the body held its Annual General Meeting on Friday night last at the club’s...

UG continues dominance of local rugby

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on UG continues dominance of local rugby

Fresh off winning the Guyana Defence Force Anniversary Tournament, the University of Guyana continued its dominance on the local scene with another resounding performance as they hammered the Army...

Honouring a Calypso icon of the soil…The Great “Lord Canary”

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Honouring a Calypso icon of the soil…The Great “Lord Canary”

By: Kiana Wilburg Very few calypsonians can boast of actually getting the best of the Mighty Sparrow, a celebrated Trinidadian Calypsonian. But our very own Malcom “Lord Canary,” Corrica...

‘Awo’ hits hat-trick to guide Slingerz FC to final

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Awo’ hits hat-trick to guide Slingerz FC to final

Den Amstel sets up 2013 title rematch In football, a striker’s sole purpose on the pitch is to score goals – something Anthony ‘Awo’ Abrams knows a lot about. In fact, the Slingerz FC forward...

Bottling company to invest $1B locally

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Bottling company to invest $1B locally

The Caricom Bottling Company Inc. will be investing approximately $1B in the local economy as the entity adds six new flavours to its ever-growing beverage supply. This was disclosed at a...

GCA ordered to hold Special General Meeting

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA ordered to hold Special General Meeting

Following an injunction that prevented the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) from holding their Annual General Meeting which was scheduled for February 19 at Malteenoes Sports Club, the GCA was...

Hardware store burgled twice in one week

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Hardware store burgled twice in one week

– Owner forced to shut down operations Singh .O Hardware and General Supplies store located at Lot 2 Plantain Walk, West Bank Demerara was burgled twice over the past week, forcing the owner of...

Berbice best bites the dust on ‘Road to Mecca’

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice best bites the dust on ‘Road to Mecca’

– Colts, Raiders, Ravens, Kings into quarter-finals By Edison Jefford Four teams continued their journey on the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Road to Mecca National Club...

Regional Four-Day tournament…Singh’s responsible 73 push match into final day

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regional Four-Day tournament…Singh’s responsible 73 push match into final day

By Sean Devers in Jamaica In Association with Sterling Products Ltd, Auto Fashion & Payless Variety Store A responsible half-century from diminutive left-hander, Vishaul Singh, led a resolute...

Absent Home Affairs official delays 2012 Police Complaints Authority report

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Absent Home Affairs official delays 2012 Police Complaints Authority report

…zero criminal charges recommended in 2010/2011 An absent Home Affairs Ministry official has delayed the completion of the 2012 Police Complaints Authority report, says Chairman of the...

PM being misled on Port Kaituma electricity issues

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on PM being misled on Port Kaituma electricity issues

– Residents Residents of Port Kaituma are rejecting the assertion by Prime Minister and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Energy Samuel Hinds that the community receives no-charge...

GTUC concerns about outstanding agreements legitimate – APNU

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GTUC concerns about outstanding agreements legitimate – APNU

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has taken note of a Guyana Trade Union Congress (GTUC) mandate that the opposition should not support the Anti Money Laundering Bill unless outstanding workers...

Festival City Murder retrial commences today

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Festival City Murder retrial commences today

The High Court retrial of Charles Anthony Woolford is scheduled for commencement today. Woolford was indicted in 2009 for the unlawful killing of his wife Latoya Conway Woolford. The victim, a...

President inspects East Bank and CJIA expansion projects

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on President inspects East Bank and CJIA expansion projects

President Donald Ramotar along with Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn and Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh and several engineers yesterday inspected works ongoing on the East Bank Demerara four...

Shot businesswoman stable

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Shot businesswoman stable

The city businesswoman who was shot in the abdomen Saturday night in front of her Lama Avenue, Bel Air premises is in a stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at a private hospital. The...

BRINGING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE INTO DISREPUTE

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on BRINGING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE INTO DISREPUTE

DEAR EDITOR, I am dismayed and disillusioned over three recent incidents involving the judiciary which have brought the administration of justice in disrepute. The first incident involves the...

When necessity displaces arrogance

Mar 03, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on When necessity displaces arrogance

Some time back we commented on the apparent inability of the political parties to talk to each other. For as long as we could remember there has always been rancor between the parties. Indeed, they...

New exciting singing contest to be launched on TV

Mar 03, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on New exciting singing contest to be launched on TV

A new reality television series “Emerging Voices” will be launched in an effort to unearth good voices, fresh talent and energetic young performers who will give a boost to Guyana’s...