October 2015

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Rugby World Cup: Australia beat Argentina to reach final

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rugby World Cup: Australia beat Argentina to reach final

BBC Sport – Australia will play New Zealand in the World Cup final after they held off an inspired Argentina fightback to win another thriller of a semi-final. A three-try first-half blitz,...

Tropical Springs Water onboard for ECDCA U19 tourney

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tropical Springs Water onboard for ECDCA U19 tourney

Tropical Springs Purified Water has partnered with the East Coast Demerara Cricket Association (ECDCA) for the staging of an U19 40-over tournament. The competition was launched at Ogle Community...

Garraway’s all round efforts take VP to Victory in Canada

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Garraway’s all round efforts take VP to Victory in Canada

Guyanese fast bowling all-rounder Trevon Garraway took 2-31 before returning with the bat to score 46 to help his Canadian club Victoria Park beat Ontario Cricket Association in six-wicket win in...

Nat’l Sports Commission unveils portrait of former boxing icon Cliff Anderson

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Nat’l Sports Commission unveils portrait of former boxing icon Cliff Anderson

It might not be a majestic piece of architecture but the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown, was renamed in honour of a great Guyanese icon whose contributions in the...

PCL four-day Franchise cricket…Final four-day practice match starts today at Providence

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on PCL four-day Franchise cricket…Final four-day practice match starts today at Providence

Defending champions Guyana Jaguars opens their campaign in the WICB’s 2015/2016 Professional Cricket League (PCL) Four-Day First-Class cricket competition on November 6 when they battle the...

Kennard’s Memorial Horseracing set for Boxing Day

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kennard’s Memorial Horseracing set for Boxing Day

The Kennard’s Memorial Club will hold a Horserace meet at their Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne Berbice venue on Boxing Day, December 26 and entries close on Saturday December 19. Seven races are carded...

GCB/Scotiabank Kiddy Progression One Cricket…Sewkarran all-round magnificence too good for Cotton Tree Primary

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB/Scotiabank Kiddy Progression One Cricket…Sewkarran all-round magnificence too good for Cotton Tree Primary

A magnificent all-round performance from Eshan Sewkarran saw Blairmont Primary thrashing Cotton tree Primary by 86 runs in the second round of the GCB/Scotiabank Kiddy Progression One Cricket on...

Digicel opens new outlet in Giftland Mall

Oct 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Digicel opens new outlet in Giftland Mall

As part of their commitment to stay close to their customers and keep them connected in every way possible, Digicel opened a new outlet on Friday in the recently opened Giftland Mall at Turkeyen,...

Govt. to eradicate Corporal punishment in schools

Oct 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to eradicate Corporal punishment in schools

In Guyana, Corporal punishment has often been seen as a necessity. In recent years however, with more and more disturbing cases surfacing relating to corporal punishment, the practice is quickly...

THE CARNIVAL OVER: DEAD CAN DANCE

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on THE CARNIVAL OVER: DEAD CAN DANCE

We grew up hunting small animals. While people like my grandfather, uncles and Mr. Jones the neighbor had dogs and went out looking for deer, agouti, armadillo and whatever else they could kill, we...

FACING A COMMUNICATION DILEMMA

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Editorial Comments Off on FACING A COMMUNICATION DILEMMA

The government of Guyana has been failing to communicate its ideas to the people, which the Prime Minister and Minister of Information Moses Nagamootoo has admitted is a communication dilemma. The...

Applying leadership dynamics to the salary increase for Ministers

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Applying leadership dynamics to the salary increase for Ministers

Dear Editor, Kindly permit a little space in your letter column to share on the thinking dynamics of our leaders in society. Over the years I had the opportunity to attend leadership...

City Council responds to criticism of its “name and shame” campaign

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on City Council responds to criticism of its “name and shame” campaign

Dear Editor, The Council noted the comments of the Guyana Human Rights Association and other concerned citizens relating to name and shame section of the City Restoration Project. It is imperative...

There is a danger in state purchase of DDL Berbice Bridge shares

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on There is a danger in state purchase of DDL Berbice Bridge shares

Dear Editor, The Berbice River Bridge provides a public good service. The pricing of a public good service should be under Government’s regulatory control, with the public’s interest served...

There should be performance reviews for Ministers

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on There should be performance reviews for Ministers

Dear Editor, I am not surprise that it is going on to over a month that the issue regarding the increase in ministers’ salaries remains in the public discourse. The government should be commended...

If anyone agrees with Minister Ramjattan please step forward

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on If anyone agrees with Minister Ramjattan please step forward

Dear Editor, The Letter “Time for President Granger to intervene in the Diwali row” (K.N 23/10) by ‘Frustrated Hindus’ refers: Minister Ramjattan did not arbitrarily decide on the date for...

I cannot accept the PPP’s hypocrisy

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on I cannot accept the PPP’s hypocrisy

Dear Editor, My two bits for whatever it is worth. It may not get pass pending but in reading what others are saying I can assure you that I am in sync with what is taking place in Guyana. I...

Norway not satisfied with Guyana Government’s performance since the 2009 MOU on the LCDS

Oct 26, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on Norway not satisfied with Guyana Government’s performance since the 2009 MOU on the LCDS

Dear Editor, It is reported that civil society groups are not happy with the state of relations between Guyana and Norway in relation to the MoU signed in late 2009 and expiring this year There are a...

Moses Nagamootoo was good in handling the media on the salary increase issue

Oct 26, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Moses Nagamootoo was good in handling the media on the salary increase issue

Dear Editor, To a true politician and veteran in the communication field, Mr. Moses V. Nagamootoo., Prime Minister of Guyana and lead figure for the Government business in the Parliament. After...

Murder accused riddle with bullets – friend shot in leg

Oct 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Murder accused riddle with bullets – friend shot in leg

– friend shot in leg A lone gunman early yesterday allegedly walked up to former murder accused, 30-year-old Stanley ‘Steve’ Lovell and pumped about a dozen bullets into him, wounding...

Businesswoman fights off gunmen to save car

Oct 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Businesswoman fights off gunmen to save car

(By Mondale Smith) Businesswoman, Nirvona Boodhoo, 36, is nursing 15 sutures to her head after fighting off three gun-toting bandits to prevent them from stealing her car. Minutes after leaving her...

2014 Auditor General Report …Tender Board evaluators found to be incompetent

Oct 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on 2014 Auditor General Report …Tender Board evaluators found to be incompetent

…No due diligence was conducted The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) has been flagged for several improprieties in the latest report by Auditor General (AG), Deodat...

Head of General Register Office sent on leave

Oct 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Head of General Register Office sent on leave

Registrar of the General Register Office (GRO), Greta Mc Donald, has reportedly been sent on leave after reportedly clashing with senior Government officials, recently. Minister of Citizenship,...

Party going passengers hijack taxi driver

Oct 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Party going passengers hijack taxi driver

Taxi driver Oneil Calder, 25, of lot 72 Craig Street, Campbellville, Georgetown is thanking his lucky stars for life after three party-going passengers held him at gunpoint yesterday morning. About...

Sluggish economy did not start five months ago – President Granger

Oct 25, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Sluggish economy did not start five months ago – President Granger

– warns of long haul on recovery route By Leonard Gildarie The new coalition Government is fast approaching six months in office and it has not all been honeymoon. The economy is continuing its...

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