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Shotgun forces gunmen to abandon car after robbery

Dec 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Shotgun forces gunmen to abandon car after robbery

– drama caught on camera It was drama at high noon yesterday in Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara, after three armed bandits came face to face with an angry, shotgun-toting businessman whom...

‘Money jet’ pilot for February 2015 trial

Dec 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Money jet’ pilot for February 2015 trial

A Puerto Rico Court has set February 23rd, 2015, for the trial of Khamraj ‘Kem’ Lall, the Guyana-born pilot who was allegedly caught with over US$600,000 in cash hidden in his private jet....

Cops find dead bandit, stolen cellphone in backdam

Dec 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Cops find dead bandit, stolen cellphone in backdam

The decomposed body of a so far unidentified man, who is believed to be a member of a gang that robbed a Ruby Backdam family recently, was found in the Good Hope Backdam yesterday morning. The body...

“Get it right before you collect people’s money” – Harmon tells Dynamic Airways

Dec 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on “Get it right before you collect people’s money” – Harmon tells Dynamic Airways

…Tourism Minister expresses concern over service provision Dynamic Airways’ return to Guyana has not seemed to improve its operations and the flying public using the charter is dissatisfied....

Visiting Belizean soldier shot during robbery

Dec 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Visiting Belizean soldier shot during robbery

Emil Mendez, a Belizean soldier stationed at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF)’s Ayanganna base, was shot several times on Monday night during a robbery at Stanley Place, Kitty. Kaieteur News...

A Letter to Santa

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on A Letter to Santa

Dear Santa Claus, It is once more my privilege and pleasure to write to you seeking special gifts for the people of Guyana, and of course the children. Over the past years, you have been kind to...

The DPP has been exposed

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The DPP has been exposed

Dear Editor, It was some years ago I remembered reading a letter where the author challenged remarks made by now deceased television personality, Clem David, even pointing out that his ‘slip was...

The plight of the coastlanders when it rains

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on The plight of the coastlanders when it rains

Dear Editor, When I write a letter I usually want to see what are the comments are concerning it so I monitor the Stabroek News site to see what the comments on my letter were. I wrote a letter on...

Dem boys seh…Guyana got one honest politician

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Guyana got one honest politician

In a couple of hours is Christmas and Christmas mean thinking back to de days when you had to be good before you get something. Nowadays is de spirit of love, sharing, caring and having a nice time....

Not Jam Rock, but Georgetown

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Not Jam Rock, but Georgetown

Dear Editor, Rephrasing of the Damion Marley song: “Welcome to Jam Rock” with Welcome to Guy Rock Guyana – crime, poverty and political corruption in Guyana. Welcome to Guyana, territory...

Who is the AFC/APNU Muslim Representative?

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Who is the AFC/APNU Muslim Representative?

Dear Editor, Muslims comprise of 12% of the total population. The Hindu and Christian communities have members among the ruling and opposition parties. The Muslim community needs political leaders,...

In Memory of Mr. Hugh Desmond Hoyte

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on In Memory of Mr. Hugh Desmond Hoyte

Dear Editor, December 22, 2014 marked the twelfth anniversary of the death of one of Guyana’s Statesmen, Mr. Hugh Desmond Hoyte. Having so much to say and remember Mr. Hoyte for, I confine myself...

GDF gives Pele marching orders; Flamingo registers inconsequential win

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GDF gives Pele marching orders; Flamingo registers inconsequential win

By Michael Benjamin It was a battle for supremacy that netted the winners the top spot in Group ‘D’ and propelled them to the next round, closer to championship honours, and when the smoke was...

Unfinished matters will take precedence whenever Parliament is reconvened – Greenidge

Dec 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Unfinished matters will take precedence whenever Parliament is reconvened – Greenidge

By Kiana Wilburg In the event that Parliament is reconvened without a dissolution, which is still a possibility, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)’s Financial point man, Carl Greenidge says...

There is no time like this

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on There is no time like this

The smells coming from almost all homes at this time of the year tell a story. It is a story about having the best that the year has given us. Many of us saved all through the year just for this...

Heavenly Grace Ministries spreads Christmas cheer to needy children

Dec 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Heavenly Grace Ministries spreads Christmas cheer to needy children

Christmas is a season for giving and this was certainly emphasized when Heavenly Grace Ministries brought holiday cheer to several needy children. Heavenly Grace Ministries is a religious outfit...

MHA Inter Agency Dominoes Final …GPF arrest Prison and Fire to take title

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on MHA Inter Agency Dominoes Final …GPF arrest Prison and Fire to take title

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) led by the maximum games from Richard Henry romped to victory in the final of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Inter Agency dominoes competition on Wednesday last at...

Speedy Promotions hosts softball under floodlights for the season

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Speedy Promotions hosts softball under floodlights for the season

Sixteen teams will participate in the Speedy Promotions 10/10 Softball Cup on December 27th, 2014 at the Coomacka Community Centre Ground under floodlights. According to Promoter Oswald Charles known...

Parika Salem are Supreme Petroleum/Big Yard Auto Sale T20 champs

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Parika Salem are Supreme Petroleum/Big Yard Auto Sale T20 champs

Parika Salem were crowned champions of the Supreme Petroleum/Big Yard Auto Sale T20 tournament after defeating Supreme Petroleum SC by five runs in the final on Sunday last on the East Bank of...

Mackeson presents prizes to 3×3 basketball winners

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mackeson presents prizes to 3×3 basketball winners

Ansa McAl under its Mackeson Brand yesterday presented the prizes to the various winners in the ‘King of the Rim’ 3×3 Basketball Competition, which concluded last Friday at California...

Rajkumar is Meten-Meer-Zorg West cricketer of the year

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rajkumar is Meten-Meer-Zorg West cricketer of the year

Vinod Rajkumar copped the cricketer of the year award when the Meten-Meer-Zorg West Cricket Club held its awards ceremony on Saturday night last at the club’s pavilion, West Coast Demerara. Seymour...

Jumbo Jet stables impressive but Curfew Tower claims feature at Guyana Cup rematch

Dec 24, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jumbo Jet stables impressive but Curfew Tower claims feature at Guyana Cup rematch

By Samuel Whyte The Guyana Cup Rematch Horserace meet organized by the Port Mourant Turf Club in collaboration with the Jumbo Jet Auto Sales lived up to expectation and came off with a bang on Sunday...

National Library receives 16 tablet computers

Dec 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on National Library receives 16 tablet computers

Chief Executive Officer of Southern Systems, Karl Moore, yesterday handed over 16 tablet computers to the Young Adult Section of the National Library, during a simple ceremony at the Church Street...

Consul General in Boa Vista fired

Dec 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Consul General in Boa Vista fired

– Claims due process not followed Leila King, the former Consul General for Guyana in Boa Vista, says she now feels “ashamed” being a Guyanese after the treatment she received at the hands...

Do not use us for political mileage – Police Force

Dec 24, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Do not use us for political mileage – Police Force

The Guyana Police Force is appealing to members of political parties not to use the Force for political mileage. The appeal comes in the wake of protest action against ranks from the Berbice...

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Waramuri stuns Vreed-en-Hoop 7-1, as Bush Lot topple Ann’s Grove

Desecration, Disrespectful, and Disgraceful

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The solemnity of Babu Jaan, a site meant to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Cheddi... more