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Territory dispute… Objections in Venezuela over Guyana’s request to waive Good Office mechanism

Feb 01, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Territory dispute… Objections in Venezuela over Guyana’s request to waive Good Office mechanism

Venezuela (El Universal) – In view of a petition made by the Guyana Government to settle the Venezuelan claim over the Essequibo by any other means different from the good offices offered by...

One year later… Trevor Rose’s killer(s) still to be arrested

Feb 01, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on One year later… Trevor Rose’s killer(s) still to be arrested

One year has passed and investigators have failed to locate the suspect(s) who allegedly walked up to popular Mashramani Costume Designer and Events Coordinator, Trevor Rose, and executed him. Rose...

Serena continues mastery of Sharapova for magical 19th

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Serena continues mastery of Sharapova for magical 19th

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A sickly Serena Williams gave Maria Sharapova another serving of grand slam heartbreak on Saturday to win the Australian Open and bolster her claims to be the all-time...

Expect a few flags to fly when Seahawks, Patriots meet

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Expect a few flags to fly when Seahawks, Patriots meet

PHOENIX — The Seattle Seahawks led the NFL with 130 penalties assessed against them in the regular season. The New England Patriots weren’t far behind with 120. Yet here they are in Super Bowl...

From the Diaspora … GUYANA POLICE FORCE, YOU TORTURE YOU GET PROMOTED

Feb 01, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora … GUYANA POLICE FORCE, YOU TORTURE YOU GET PROMOTED

By Ralph Seeram I was going to write on a different subject today. I did not have in mind to write anything of a political nature. In fact, I don’t like to write on the politics in Guyana; it is...

Dover – ‘’Barbados were tougher opponents than T&T!’’

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dover – ‘’Barbados were tougher opponents than T&T!’’

By Santokie Nagulendran Head Coach of the Guyana National Team, aka Golden Jaguars, when they reached a record-high 86th in the FIFA World Rankings, and Head Coach of Alpha United, the first Guyanese...

Winners Connection receives $1M UDFA Banks GT Beer Supa 16 Cup prize

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Winners Connection receives $1M UDFA Banks GT Beer Supa 16 Cup prize

For the second year in a row Winners Connection Football Club emerged champions in the Banks GT Beer Supa 16 end of year tournament and they were urged not to be complacent and believe that they are...

Letter to the Sports Editor…THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS LYING

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS LYING

Dear Editor, I hesitantly decided to pen this letter so please let me make it clear that I am speaking on my personal behalf and not for the WICB. They are quite capable to deal with Mr. Nandalall...

Rain affects Jaguars practice match but Coach Crandon not worried

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rain affects Jaguars practice match but Coach Crandon not worried

By Sean Devers Rain in Guyana’s Capitol washed the planned three-day practice game for the Guyana Jaguars team preparing for the resumption of the WICB’s Four-Day First-Class Franchise cricket...

3rd Annual Nestle Milo Under-20 Schools Football Competition…Charlestown, QC impress on opening day

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on 3rd Annual Nestle Milo Under-20 Schools Football Competition…Charlestown, QC impress on opening day

– four more games on today It took a combined effort of defending by Mae’s to repel a second half onslaught from North Georgetown to earn them a draw as the 3rd Annual Nestle Milo Under-20...

Athletics Season opens today

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Athletics Season opens today

The Athletics Association of Guyana’s 2015 season opens today February 1st with a Developmental Meet set for the Guyana Defence Force Ground, Camp Ayanganna. Action begins at 1:00pm. Junior, Youth...

Ministry of Sport says Minister acted within the law

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ministry of Sport says Minister acted within the law

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport in a release, has stated that the Minister, Dr Frank Anthony acted within the law in appointing an Ombudsman. The Minister had come in for criticism in the...

‘Four Horsemen’ promotion presents Clash of the Titans Horserace meet

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Four Horsemen’ promotion presents Clash of the Titans Horserace meet

Action features Score’s Even, CP Got Even, Treacle, Curfew Tower, Princess She’s Not By Samuel Whyte Port Mourant Turf Club in collaboration with ‘The Four Horsemen’ promotion presents...

“Disappointments, surprises and successes!”

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Disappointments, surprises and successes!”

Colin E. H. Croft No-one expected West Indies to beat South Africa, even if some of us hoped for better overall WI displays, but that shellacking has been hard to comprehend, even given all that had...

ANSA McAl joins list of sponsors for Mash Cup 2015

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on ANSA McAl joins list of sponsors for Mash Cup 2015

The Young Warriors Cricket Club has attracted another big sponsor for their third annual fund raiser – Mash Cup 2015 in the form of beverage giants Ansa McAl. At a presentation ceremony held...

Upsets galore as curtains raised at Mayor’s Cup Football Championship

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Upsets galore as curtains raised at Mayor’s Cup Football Championship

Trend threatens to continue tonight By Michael Benjamin A fair sized crowd of cheering supporters trooped to the Victoria Ground ECD and witnessed two pulsating matches and just as many upsets...

Govt’s denial of Telecoms pensioners’ entitlement is unfair

Feb 01, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt’s denial of Telecoms pensioners’ entitlement is unfair

— Carl Greenidge “Keep your shoulders to the wheel and things will be delivered eventually,” was the assurance of Shadow Minister of Finance, Carl Greenidge, when he delivered an address to the...

Fly Jamaica to commence non-stop US flights from February

Feb 01, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Fly Jamaica to commence non-stop US flights from February

Guyanese-owned airline Fly Jamaica will be launching its newly approved non-stop flight service to and from New York soon. During an event at the company’s Guyana headquarters on Friday, airline...

Skeldon Estate woes force discussions

Feb 01, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Skeldon Estate woes force discussions

“I believe within another year or so, Skeldon will be blasting!”- Armogan By Leon Suseran Region Six Chairman, Mr. David Armogan, is confident that the malfunctioning Skeldon Sugar Estate will...

Youman Nabi observance held at National Stadium

Feb 01, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Youman Nabi observance held at National Stadium

The large gathering was reminded by one of the day’s highly respected speakers that “every single hour, every single day is a day of our beloved Prophet. Every hour, every day, numerous examples...

Bibi Shadick appointment came under “Any Other Business”

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Bibi Shadick appointment came under “Any Other Business”

Dear Editor, I refer to the news item, “Shadick unsuited to Pro-Chancellor post – Ifill,” SN, Jan 26, 2015. Dr. Ifill is quoted as telling your newspaper in relation to the position of...

Fisherman Envil Pollard’s death should not go in vain

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Fisherman Envil Pollard’s death should not go in vain

Dear Editor, Never a day goes by that the news in Guyana does not rock one’s level of mental consciousness. While the Government is seemingly misbehaving on one hand, the natives on the other...

Resolution passed by Council- Linden Municipality

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Resolution passed by Council- Linden Municipality

Dear Editor, The Hon. Minister as has become normal now, bypasses the constitutional bodies for reasons only he can explain. The Clean up my country programme was announced since budget...

MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY!!!

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY!!!

Make sure you’re not putting things off, thinking that one day you’ll go see your family, one day you’ll make things right. Let today be your “one day.” Take time to care for the people...

Sugar Production vs Profitability

Feb 01, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Sugar Production vs Profitability

At the end of 2010, we were heartened when the Minister of Agriculture informed the National Assembly that 2011 would be a “landmark” year for the sugar industry. Alluding to the massive...