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“Looking for many happier returns for West Indies cricket in New Year 2016!”

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Looking for many happier returns for West Indies cricket in New Year 2016!”

Colin E. H. Croft West Indies Cricket Board and its President Wycliffe “Dave” Cameron closed 2015 with two very positive, momentous announcements for which not only WICB, but everyone else in WI...

Social Activist says positions on new ganja legislation should be reconsidered

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Social Activist says positions on new ganja legislation should be reconsidered

“Politicians smoke marijuana…judges smoke marijuana…police smoke marijuana, no one can tell me different. I’m not for the legalization of marijuana, I’m for the decriminalization of...

NA United resists arrest to send GPF crashing out of tournament

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on NA United resists arrest to send GPF crashing out of tournament

-Santos into last four Santos FC and New Amsterdam United booked their places in the semi-finals of the 5th Annual GFA/Banks Beer Knockout Cup after securing similar hard fought victories against...

SS Jaguars, Maria’s Pleasure/Zeelandia collide in Prasad Memorial T20 final today

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on SS Jaguars, Maria’s Pleasure/Zeelandia collide in Prasad Memorial T20 final today

Sans Souci Jaguars and Maria’s Pleasure/ Zeelandia will clash in what is expected to be an exciting final of the Badri Prasad Memorial T20 competition today at the Wakenaam Community Centre ground...

‘Better conditions ahead for GPHC’ – Head of State pledges

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Better conditions ahead for GPHC’ – Head of State pledges

– tours maternity and children’s wards on Christmas Day “I will be working with the Minister of Health to improve the circumstances under which you work and under which mothers have to...

The anti-Chavista political swing in Venezuela – Its impact on Guyana and Caribbean relations

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on The anti-Chavista political swing in Venezuela – Its impact on Guyana and Caribbean relations

By Odeen Ishmael The December 6 elections to the National Assembly in Venezuela resulted in an overwhelming majority victory of the opposition coalition, the Democratic Unity Roundtable (Mesa de la...

President announces increased subvention for Dharm Shala

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on President announces increased subvention for Dharm Shala

– $1M donation to be handed over before year-end Government subvention for the Dharm Shala indigent home is to be increased, and this is in addition to a hefty donation of $1 million before...

Illegal hunting…Guyana moves for tougher laws, but enforcement a problem

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Illegal hunting…Guyana moves for tougher laws, but enforcement a problem

Government is steaming ahead with plans to introduce tougher legislation to curb the wanton hunting of wildlife in Guyana. Answering questions last week before Parliament’s Sectoral Committee on...

‘Christmas donations come from pocket’- President Granger

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Christmas donations come from pocket’- President Granger

President David Granger’s announcements of millions of dollars being given to charities and other organizations during his first Christmas in office have been many. On the most recent ‘Public...

Kwanzaa in Guyana

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Kwanzaa in Guyana

(From the African Cultural & Development Association) For more than decade the African Cultural & Development Association (ACDA) has celebrated KWANZAA in Guyana with joyful exuberance. On...

Sea defence breach occurs on Corentyne

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Sea defence breach occurs on Corentyne

The Sea and River Defence Department (SRDD), under the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, is currently responding to a sea defence breach at Bush Lot/Maida, Corentyne. The breach was reported shortly...

The Story Within The Story…Guyana is indeed fortunate

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on The Story Within The Story…Guyana is indeed fortunate

By Leonard Gildarie Normally, I would wait until Old Year’s Day to start thinking about the new year and what I would love to do if I had the time, opportunity, money and more wisdom. We have a...

Interesting Creatures…The White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris)

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Interesting Creatures…The White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris)

The white-flanked antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris) is a passerine bird in the antbird family. The subspecies M. a. luctuosa, the silvery-flanked antwren, is sometimes split as a full species....

ImmigrationINFO – Immigration News For Our Community

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationINFO – Immigration News For Our Community

Reasons you may be found inadmissible into the U.S. It is erroneous to believe that once you have a B-1/B-2 tourist visa or newly-issued immigrant visa that you will have no problems entering the...

Too much of a hurry can be a bad thing

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Too much of a hurry can be a bad thing

The year is fast drawing to a close. In fact, this is my last column for the year. I would have preferred it to be light, but I could not help revisiting this issue of trying to jail all those who...

‘Baby Face’ arrested for Christmas Day murder

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Baby Face’ arrested for Christmas Day murder

A man was stabbed to death on Christmas Day during an altercation with an acquaintance at James Street, Albouystown. The incident occurred around 15:00 hrs and resulted in the death of Owen...

COUNTRYMAN: Watch out Guyana – here comes forward-looking 2016!

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Countryman, Features / Columnists Comments Off on COUNTRYMAN: Watch out Guyana – here comes forward-looking 2016!

By Dennis Nichols In a few short days the season of goodwill (and questionable choices) will be over. Life goes on. Some of us who have overindulged in food, drink, and hastily-made decisions, will...

Book Review…Tale brims with psychological tension

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Book Review…, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Book Review…Tale brims with psychological tension

Book: The Angels’ Share by Garfield Ellis Reviewer: Dr Glenville Ashby The Angels’ Share is storytelling at its best. Garfield Ellis proves his salt as a veritable raconteur, leaving nothing to...

Giving Power To the People

Dec 27, 2015 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Giving Power To the People

After almost two decades Guyanese will get an opportunity to elect new councillors to the six old municipalities, the four new ones; and sixty-five neighbourhood democratic councils. These elections...

Ex-prisoner still seeking justice after reported beating by prison officials

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-prisoner still seeking justice after reported beating by prison officials

More than a month has passed and ex-prisoner Selwyn Atwell is yet to receive justice after he was allegedly beaten by a group of prison officials and an orderly. Atwell has alleged that he was...

GGMC is in corrupt collusion with the rich and powerful

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Letters Comments Off on GGMC is in corrupt collusion with the rich and powerful

Dear Editor, Pursuant to the anti-corruption slogan that has gained traction in recent months I’ve decided that it is most apposite at this time to make known my frustration or perhaps, even...

Ramada Georgetown Princess made St Ann’s Orphanage happy

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Ramada Georgetown Princess made St Ann’s Orphanage happy

The girls of St. Ann’s Orphanage in Georgetown got a very special Christmas treat from the Management of the Ramada Georgetown Princess and provided Christmas is entertainment in return on Thursday...

Miner stabbed, assailant arrested

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Miner stabbed, assailant arrested

A Supenaam miner is nursing several stab wounds about his body after he and another man from that area were involved in an argument on Christmas night. The miner, according to reports, is being...

Evil has descended upon this nation

Dec 27, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Evil has descended upon this nation

For 2015, the particular incident that has really brutalized my psyche was the shooting to death of a mini-bus driver by a bandit, as a passenger closed the door of the vehicle sensing that a...

ECG machine believed stolen from Suddie Hospital

Dec 27, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on ECG machine believed stolen from Suddie Hospital

APNU/ AFC Regional Councillor, Hardat Narine, aka “Sham” has critized doctors at the Suddie Public Hospital for not initiating firm action against the people who have stolen one of the two...