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Free expression is seen as a threat to the powers in Guyana – Greenidge

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Free expression is seen as a threat to the powers in Guyana – Greenidge

A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) Shadow Minister of Finance, Carl Greenidge has opined that it is clear that free expression is now seen as a threat to the powers that be in Guyana, and...

40 WORLD LEADERS JOIN MILLIONS IN SOLIDARITY WITH PARIS VICTIMS

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on 40 WORLD LEADERS JOIN MILLIONS IN SOLIDARITY WITH PARIS VICTIMS

PARIS (Reuters) – World leaders including Muslim and Jewish statesmen linked arms to lead more than a million French citizens through Paris in an unprecedented march to pay tribute to victims...

US$50M loan from India…Another fly by night idea to sink Guyana further into debt

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on US$50M loan from India…Another fly by night idea to sink Guyana further into debt

– Nagamootoo Alliance for Change (AFC) Vice-Chairman, Moses Nagamootoo is worried that Guyana is being plunged into further debt through a deal that may not have been thought out and fine...

Dem boys seh…Jagdeo got plans fuh heaven

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Jagdeo got plans fuh heaven

Old people seh that dem got different ways of thiefing. Some does thief and seh dem tek and when dem get ketch dem does put back. Sometimes de court does mek dem put back or pay back. If you look...

Dochfour residents suffering inconveniences caused by $3.6B Hope Canal Project

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Dochfour residents suffering inconveniences caused by $3.6B Hope Canal Project

– APNU to meet with community members soon to assist in remedying situation, answering burning questions “This project started under the Jagdeo led administration and everything he has...

PI into Foulis spare parts dealer’s killing nears close

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on PI into Foulis spare parts dealer’s killing nears close

Nine months and 40 witnesses later, the Prosecution charged with providing enough evidence for the High Court trial against the five men named for the murder of Enmore businessman Rajendra Singh, is...

Battle continues over Sexual Offences Act…Attorney challenges Justice Roy’s decision to grant stay of execution

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Battle continues over Sexual Offences Act…Attorney challenges Justice Roy’s decision to grant stay of execution

Prominent attorney at Law Murseline Bacchus, on behalf of his client Ray Bacchus has filed legal arguments challenging the ruling of Justice of Appeal B.S Roy to grant a stay of execution against the...

Election outcome in Sri Lanka mirrors possibility for Guyana

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Election outcome in Sri Lanka mirrors possibility for Guyana

– Nagamootoo Citing the striking similarities with the political climate in Guyana and Sri Lanka, Alliance for Change, (AFC) Executive Member Moses Nagamootoo has said that the people of Sri...

Alleged gang-rape…The police said if my son dies, the suspects will walk free

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Alleged gang-rape…The police said if my son dies, the suspects will walk free

– victim’s mother “The police said if my son dies, the suspects will walk free because they cannot do anything if they don’t get a statement from him. He hardly recognizes people so how...

Miner killed in row over a pack of cigarettes

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Miner killed in row over a pack of cigarettes

Police are probing yet another murder in Guyana’s interior, this time it is that of Quincy Jones, who was stabbed to death two nights ago over a pack of cigarettes Police in a statement yesterday...

As LGM pushes for greener Guyana….Mon Repos residents first to gain from composting initiative

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on As LGM pushes for greener Guyana….Mon Repos residents first to gain from composting initiative

The Local Government Ministry (LGM) is vigorously encouraging Guyanese to better take care of their environment and is pushing composing as a means of achieving this goal. The Ministry in their Clean...

Continental of Americas champion, Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry aims for world title this year

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Continental of Americas champion, Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry aims for world title this year

By Michael Benjamin He has been toiling for quite some time, quite confident that his boxing skills would propel him into the world ratings one day. In the meantime, Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry...

Jeffrey leads poll for Sportsman of the Year

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jeffrey leads poll for Sportsman of the Year

After winning the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) title in his debut season, young motor racer Kristian Jeffrey made himself a strong candidate for Sportsman of the Year by virtue of his...

Neglect is biggest child issue – CPA Head

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Neglect is biggest child issue – CPA Head

While physical and sexual abuse of children remains a scourge in society, Director of Childcare and Protection Agency, Ann Greene has identified neglect as the most prevalent issue currently...

YWCC launches Mash Cup 2015

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on YWCC launches Mash Cup 2015

On Friday last, the Young Warriors Cricket Club of Cumberland Village, East Canje, Berbice launched the Third Edition of their annual fundraiser, Mash Cup 2015. The tournament will involve eleven...

Berbice’s oldest resident is 103

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice’s oldest resident is 103

By Leon Suseran Cecilia Ethleen Ramsay – King, 103, of 144 Bermine Housing Scheme, New Amsterdam, is one of Berbice’s oldest residents, sharing the title with 103 year-old Ms. Ellen Benny of...

467 runs in 40 overs and the Gayle explosion…Chris Gayle leads West Indies in record chase

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on 467 runs in 40 overs and the Gayle explosion…Chris Gayle leads West Indies in record chase

ESPNcricinfo – The Wanderers is home to what it calls the greatest ODI of all time – the 438 game – and now it is also home to what could become known as the most thrilling T20: the...

Sheman Gittens, Dashana Reid are Cavalier Sports and Tour Club top performers

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sheman Gittens, Dashana Reid are Cavalier Sports and Tour Club top performers

Diligent application and hard work over the past year has netted Sheman Gittens and Dashana Reid the coveted prizes of Male and Female Racewalkers of the year when the executives of the Cavalier...

Almost a year later…Investigation into Trevor Rose’s death appears to be at a standstill

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Almost a year later…Investigation into Trevor Rose’s death appears to be at a standstill

It is almost a year since popular Mashramani Costume Designer and Events Coordinator, Trevor Rose was executed and the investigation into his death appears to be grounded. Rose was gunned down on...

MEMORIES OF A CRICKET LOVER

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on MEMORIES OF A CRICKET LOVER

In the late 1940s and early 50s, little boys of East Indian descent in Trinidad played cricket. Football was too “rough” and dangerous. It was the “boom kick” era or what my Siparia...

Roger Federer in 1,000th career win with Brisbane International title

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Roger Federer in 1,000th career win with Brisbane International title

BBC Sport – Top seed Roger Federer secured the 1,000th victory of his career as he beat Milos Raonic to win the Brisbane International title. Swiss Federer, 33, beat the Canadian, 24, 6-4 6-7...

Promising cyclist presented with brand new cycle by veteran rider

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Promising cyclist presented with brand new cycle by veteran rider

Promising and upcoming cyclist Sherwin Brusche, 16, of Rose Hall Town was on Friday given a fillip in his young cycling career when he was presented with a brand new racing bicycle. Brusche, who only...

Regular ranks not comfortable with Neighbourhood Police arrangement

Jan 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Regular ranks not comfortable with Neighbourhood Police arrangement

Regular police ranks are urging the Ministry of Home Affairs to re-examine the Neighbourhood Police arrangement, claiming that it is undermining the integrity of the various police stations it...

Ricky Singh proved Karl Marx wrong

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Ricky Singh proved Karl Marx wrong

Just in case you are too young to know, Rickey Singh was a journalist with the Guyana Graphic. He sought refuge in Barbados in the seventies claiming persecution from the Forbes Burnham Government....

The drug trade is not slowing down

Jan 12, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The drug trade is not slowing down

The drug scene is anything but funny. Almost every day someone is arrested for either trafficking or possession. These days the police simply cannot find people who are using at the time of the...

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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