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Preparations in full swing for this year’s Digicel football

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Preparations in full swing for this year’s Digicel football

As part of its preparations for what has already been labeled the biggest Schools Football Tournament, Digicel recently hosted another round of coaching clinics, this time in Lethem, at the Tabatinga...

Everybody’s sleeping!

May 08, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Everybody’s sleeping!

One of the things that I have always dreaded is attending the after-lunch sessions of a conference or seminar. I struggle to keep my eyes open during these sessions. There is the tendency, especially...

GCB Inter-County U-19 …Paul’s unbeaten blitz & 10-Wkt match haul from Wallace gives E’bo memorable 3-wkt win

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB Inter-County U-19 …Paul’s unbeaten blitz & 10-Wkt match haul from Wallace gives E’bo memorable 3-wkt win

By Sean Devers Talented all-rounder Kemo Paul decimated the President’s X1 attack on what must be their favorite ground with a destructive unbeaten ton after off-spinner Akil Wallace had picked...

West Indies Fullbore Rifle Shooting C/ships – Individuals

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies Fullbore Rifle Shooting C/ships – Individuals

Exciting final day anticipated today; Defending Champ, Guyanese Braithwaite in pole position By Franklin Wilson in Jamaica Compliments of Queensway, Fazia’s Collection, Crown Mining Supply...

GCB Inter County U-19 tourney…Latchaya slams century as Berbice rebound to beat Demerara

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB Inter County U-19 tourney…Latchaya slams century as Berbice rebound to beat Demerara

By Zaheer Mohamed David Latchaya stroked a fine century, while Balchan Baldeo and Sharaz Ramcharran shared eight wickets between them as Berbice, despite losing first innings points, defeated...

Leonora beat Tuschen

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Leonora beat Tuschen

Leonora defeated Tuschen when the West Demerara United Cricket League t20 tournament continued recently at Tuschen. Tuschen SC batted first and were bowled out for 63 runs in 12.1 overs with extras...

REGIONAL FOUR DAY STATS 1958 TO 1991…Wicketkeepers with five dismissals in an innings and a century in the same match

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on REGIONAL FOUR DAY STATS 1958 TO 1991…Wicketkeepers with five dismissals in an innings and a century in the same match

Statistician Charwayne Walker looks back at an impressive feat by regional wicketkeepers. So impressive only a small amount has achieved this feat. Only three Glovemen since 1958 have recorded a...

Letter to the Sports Editor…The most embarrassing moment in the history of local football

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…The most embarrassing moment in the history of local football

Dear Sir, Reference is herby made to the above caption as it relates to the Ordinary Congress of the Guyana Football Federation, held on 26.04.14 at the Regency Suites Hotel, wherein amidst much...

Clive Atwell remains confident as he resumes training in the USA

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Clive Atwell remains confident as he resumes training in the USA

By Michael Benjamin Local multiple champion, Clive Atwell, has arrived in the United States of America and resumed training at the famed Gleason’s Gym, Front Street, Brooklyn and though he...

New kid on the range, Sherwin Felicien firing for success

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on New kid on the range, Sherwin Felicien firing for success

By Franklin Wilson in Jamaica Compliments of Fazia’s Collection, Queensway, Fitness Express and Crown Mining Supply He has been around for just over two years and while that is a very short...

Annual Trinidad and Guyana SC U13 Secondary school football set to begin Monday

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Annual Trinidad and Guyana SC U13 Secondary school football set to begin Monday

For the fifth year, young footballers in schools in the New Amsterdam/Canje area will have an opportunity to strut their stuff when the annual Trinidad and Guyana (T&G) Sports Club and Outreach...

MSC take first innings against GYO, Everest thump St. Stanislaus

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on MSC take first innings against GYO, Everest thump St. Stanislaus

GCA/Noble House Sea Foods second division 2-day tourney… Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) claimed first innings points from Gandhi Youth Organisation (GYO), while Everest defeated St. Stanislaus...

Combined XI win Arrival Day T20 tourney

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Combined XI win Arrival Day T20 tourney

Combined XI defeated Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) and Lusignan by three wickets and 17 runs respectively to win the Arrival Day T20 tournament which was hosted by Quest International at the Enmore...

WIFSC holds Ordinary Meeting in Jamaica…

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on WIFSC holds Ordinary Meeting in Jamaica…

Hall of Fame to honour past stalwarts in the making President of the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council, Trinidad and Tobago’s Norris Gomez and Secretary, Guyanese Ryan Sampson and Treasurer,...

GASA host two day officials certificate clinic

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GASA host two day officials certificate clinic

Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) will host a two (2) day Officials Certificate Clinic on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May, 2014 at the Guyana Olympic Association Building on High Street...

Seven disciplines identified by GOA for Commonwealth Games

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Seven disciplines identified by GOA for Commonwealth Games

– teams to participate in 1st South American Beach Games in Venezuela Seven disciplines have been identified by the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) for possible participation at the upcoming...

Were delegates mandated to move and support a no-confidence motion?

May 08, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Were delegates mandated to move and support a no-confidence motion?

Dear Editor, The GFF congress held on the 26th April 2014 were represented by delegates. The mandate of delegates who represent various associations and affiliates at the GFF congress should be given...

No evidence of five per cent growth last year – Chris Ram

May 08, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on No evidence of five per cent growth last year – Chris Ram

Financial Analyst, Christopher Ram, has joined the debate over the questionable growth figures for the economy last year. He says that there is no evidence to support the growth in Gross Domestic...

Jamaica’s Contractor General refuses to be on same stage with crime – accused Mayor

May 08, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Jamaica’s Contractor General refuses to be on same stage with crime – accused Mayor

(Jamaica Gleaner) – Contractor General Dirk Harrison is defending himself amid calls for him to apologise for allegedly snubbing Mayor of May Pen, Scean Barnswell. Both men were invited to...

Ambassdor Hardt – bitter/sweet relationship?

May 08, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Ambassdor Hardt – bitter/sweet relationship?

The present United States Ambassador to Guyana is coming to the end of his tour. Diplomats posted to Guyana often serve for no more than three years. Ambassador Dr. D. Brent Hardt has been...

I have a feeling that this sad saga has another side – the untold one

May 08, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on I have a feeling that this sad saga has another side – the untold one

DEAR EDITOR, It was with tear-filled eyes and utter amazement that I read of the recent tragic demise of four residents of East La Penitence, including a six-year-old child. However, in the midst of...

Unfortunate comments by AG Nandlall

May 08, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Unfortunate comments by AG Nandlall

DEAR EDITOR, I read with concern, certain statements made by Attorney General Anil Nandlall at a ceremony at Highbury, East Bank Berbice, to mark the 176th anniversary of the arrival of indentured...

Announce a date, Minister Whittaker!

May 08, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Announce a date, Minister Whittaker!

DEAR EDITOR, The current public spat between the Mayor and Councillors and the Town Clerk of the Georgetown Municipality serves to remind us why the nation needs the urgent hosting of Local...

A bag bay situated on a public thoroughfare is illegal

May 08, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on A bag bay situated on a public thoroughfare is illegal

DEAR EDITOR, I refer to a letter appearing in the opinion columns of KN, May 3, 2014 bearing the head words, “The customer refused to conform to our security protocols” purportedly penned by...

Has Mr. Narine obtained funding for IAST similar to that he got for Trent University?

May 08, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Has Mr. Narine obtained funding for IAST similar to that he got for Trent University?

DEAR EDITOR, I expect Mr. Suresh Narine to clamour for protection of the funding for the agency he oversees. That is expected and normal conduct from Suresh Narine. His letter titled “I have never...

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Chilling reminders that we are not safe

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Georgetown was plunged into shock and terror last week after two heinous incidents laid... more