August 2015

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Public officials create the atmosphere for dialogue or violence

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Public officials create the atmosphere for dialogue or violence

DEAR EDITOR, It was reported in the press that a Brazilian Radio host who was openly critical of his nation’s Government [was] assassinated during a live broadcast. It was said that he “was an...

Only great persons can succeed in turning back history; Mr. Jagdeo is certainly not one of them

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Only great persons can succeed in turning back history; Mr. Jagdeo is certainly not one of them

DEAR EDITOR, The imminent entrance of the PPP to Parliament with Mr. Jagdeo as the Opposition leader will signal the last gasp of the political aspirations of our former president, who, when this...

A CALL ANSWERED

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A CALL ANSWERED

Last Monday, Finance Minister Winston Jordan presented the Budgetary Proposals to the nation, in the National Assembly, under the theme “A Fresh Approach to a Good Life in a Green Economy.” His...

Guyana must respect and honour the CCJ’s ruling

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana must respect and honour the CCJ’s ruling

DEAR EDITOR, I have read a letter published in the Stabroek News dated August 10, 2015, written by Mr. Manzoor Nadir, where he expressed his views on the Rudisa/CIDI matter. In his letter he...

West Indies U15 selectee denied visa for tour to England

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies U15 selectee denied visa for tour to England

Guyana Cricket Board failed to assist By Samuel Whyte A special plea is being made to the Government of Guyana to intervene and assist young West Indies U15 selectee Kevin Sinclair to make the trip...

Is there anywhere citizens can be safe or feel safe again?

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is there anywhere citizens can be safe or feel safe again?

DEAR EDITOR, It was between 11:00 and 11:15 pm on Friday 7th August. I was in the Charlestown community playing a game of dominoes. When the game was finished, a robbery occurred at the venue; people...

Regional Women’s Super 50… South Windwards overcome Guyana, Barbados trounce North Windwards

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regional Women’s Super 50… South Windwards overcome Guyana, Barbados trounce North Windwards

South Windward Islands defeated Guyana by seven wickets when the Regional Women’s Super 50 tournament continued yesterday in Trinidad and Tobago. Batting first at Gilbert Park, Guyana posted 158-7...

Several tennis players shine as Payless Variety Store annual camp ends

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Several tennis players shine as Payless Variety Store annual camp ends

Several players ended the Payless Variety Store sponsored yearly held August holiday camp, on winning notes when activities culminated with a table tennis competition at the Goed Fortuin Community...

RHTY&SC to host Assuria Insurance 5-Overs KO Cricket Tourney Sunday 23rd August

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC to host Assuria Insurance 5-Overs KO Cricket Tourney Sunday 23rd August

The Cricket Development Committee of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club has set Sunday 23rd August, 2015, as the new date for the hosting of the Assuria Insurance 5-Overs Knock-out Second...

New Recreational Park to be opened in Cotton Tree

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on New Recreational Park to be opened in Cotton Tree

On Saturday August 22 and 23, 2015, the newly revived C3 Recreational Park will be buzzing with a hive of activity to commemorate the Grand Opening of its newest community and family oriented Park...

Botofago FC outguns Hi Stars in Osmond Cummings Memorial tournament

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Botofago FC outguns Hi Stars in Osmond Cummings Memorial tournament

Botofago Football Club (BFC) defeated their Under-13 and 21 counterparts in the Osmond Cummings Memorial tournament which was held in collaboration with Nigel “Mice” Cummings on Sunday last at...

National Men’s Hockey Squad reduced to 22

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Men’s Hockey Squad reduced to 22

The local contingent of the national men’s hockey squad, presently preparing for the Pan American Challenge in Chicklayo, Peru from October 3-11, 2015, has been reduced to 22 players ahead of final...

Mobile Wizards to sponsor 10/10 on the West Coast

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mobile Wizards to sponsor 10/10 on the West Coast

Mobile Wizards has agreed to sponsor a 10/10 Softball Cricket tournament on the West Demerara for males and females starting early September. The company which deals with cell phones will have the...

Education enhances your sporting ability – Minister Scott at DCC Academy

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Education enhances your sporting ability – Minister Scott at DCC Academy

By Zaheer Mohamed Cricket and Education goes hand in hand, it is very difficult to go places if you do not marry the two, were the advice of Minister of Housing Keith Scott to the youths attending...

GOG funds return of National Blind Cricketer remains

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GOG funds return of National Blind Cricketer remains

The body of National Blind Cricketer Gordon Sandiford was returned to his native Guyana on Tuesday night on a Caribbean Airlines flight from St Lucia where he died on July 31 during the 2015 West...

GFF to honour judgment made in favour of Beckles

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF to honour judgment made in favour of Beckles

– assets seized on Monday In a move reminiscent of what the Soca Warriors did to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation in 2012, former Secretary of the Bartica Football Association (BFA),...

All new govt.s make mistakes, but…

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on All new govt.s make mistakes, but…

It is psychologically impossible for any new government to step into office and become a whirlwind of coruscating success in six months. That isn’t going to happen. That never happened before....

CID to battle Everest in softball match tomorrow

Aug 13, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on CID to battle Everest in softball match tomorrow

Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Headquarters will take on host Everest Cricket Club Masters in a 10/10 softball affair tomorrow starting at 18:00 hrs. A keen contest is anticipated and the...

Prison officer busted in sting operation

Aug 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Prison officer busted in sting operation

A prison officer who was suspected to be involved in underworld activities both within and out of the prison was nabbed on Tuesday following a sting operation. According to information, officials...

12 Foreign Nationals denied entry

Aug 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on 12 Foreign Nationals denied entry

…Fake local Ministry documents presented By Shyon Hoppie Twelve foreign nationals including Haitians, Russians, Colombians and Cubans were yesterday refused entry into Guyana’s jurisdiction after...

Tax exemptions, concessions last year amounted to quarter of Nat’l Budget

Aug 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Tax exemptions, concessions last year amounted to quarter of Nat’l Budget

“GRA was politically compromised, lacked accountability” – Jordan Tax exemptions and concessions granted last year amounted to an astounding $55B (US$275M), with the new Government on...

Bosai workers strike after receiving retrenchment letters

Aug 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bosai workers strike after receiving retrenchment letters

Chairman of Region Ten, Renis Morian yesterday called members of the media to a press briefing where he expressed total dissatisfaction and frustration with the present situation regarding Bosai’s...

Cops now sure they know Montrose Granny’s killer

Aug 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Cops now sure they know Montrose Granny’s killer

Police are now certain that they know the identity of the man seen on video recording speaking to 77-year-old Danrasie ‘Carmen’ Ganesh as he calmly beat her to death. Based on the footage they...

Dem boys seh…Danny Bai budget speech mek nuff people sleep

Aug 12, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Danny Bai budget speech mek nuff people sleep

Some people got problems sleeping. Some does travel pun a plane fuh long hours and dem can’t sleep. Some people does go home from wuk and when night come dem does go to bed but dem can’t sleep....

Ex-soldier caught after crashing hijacked car

Aug 12, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-soldier caught after crashing hijacked car

Police are running checks on an ex-soldier who was arrested on Monday night after he crashed the car he had earlier hijacked from a West Coast Demerara taxi driver. The ex-soldier is presently under...

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Who says the government does not listen?

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(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

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(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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