February 2016

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No bail for alleged drug trafficker

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on No bail for alleged drug trafficker

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan remanded a mason from Linden to prison, after he appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to a drug trafficking charge. Justin Percival, 34, of 394...

Lindener accused of stealing truck axles granted bail

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Lindener accused of stealing truck axles granted bail

A Lindener was yesterday released on $50,000 bail after it was alleged he stole items to the value of $300,000. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts...

Rayan Hoppie and not Ryan

Feb 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Rayan Hoppie and not Ryan

In yesterday’s issue it was reported that Ryan Hoppie was busted with a quantity of marijuana. The story described Hoppie as 34 years old and driving a BMW. However, the person arrested was Rayan...

Guyanese teachers need to be more qualified

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese teachers need to be more qualified

Dear Editor, A recent letter to the Editor by “Primary School Teacher” seems unfair to our Chief Education Officer. The letter writer takes issue on a purported comment of Mr. Sam that he said...

Jerry Gouveia makes a request

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Jerry Gouveia makes a request

Dear Editor, I am writing this open letter to seek your clarification on whether the contents of a news article that appeared in the KN on February 23, 2016 and headlined “Audit report…NICIL...

Are there any GGMC officers stationed at Guyana Goldfields and Troy?

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Are there any GGMC officers stationed at Guyana Goldfields and Troy?

Dear Editor, It appears that following a heartening declaration last year of 451,000 ounces, this year again seems to be looking good for the gold sector. Yesterday, in your edition, it was reported...

GECOM takes serious umbrage to letter-writer’s rage

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on GECOM takes serious umbrage to letter-writer’s rage

Dear Editor, Mr. Leon J. Suseran’s correspondence (KN and GC, 22 February, 2016) reflects an emerging trend in letter-writing which finds promotion and reproduction in newspaper columns in spite...

Pleading for the application of the death penalty

Feb 26, 2016 KNews Letters Comments Off on Pleading for the application of the death penalty

Dear Editor, I applaud all the people who are asking the authority to have the death penalty implemented. Sir, I live in Berbiee on the Corentyne Coast, and as a concerned citizen I am profoundly...

Prophet/Psalmist Eion Greaves uses power of music and ministry to confront social ills

Feb 26, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Prophet/Psalmist Eion Greaves uses power of music and ministry to confront social ills

By: Rehanna Ramsey With four internationally acclaimed albums, two musical plays and decades of Ministry experience under his belt, Guyana’s very own Prophet /Psalmist Eion Greaves is not slowing...

82% of large timber concessions granted to foreigners – Forestry figures show

Feb 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 82% of large timber concessions granted to foreigners – Forestry figures show

Ever since the disclosure that 100% of Guyana’s productive forest was given out to investors, information continues to lay bare the operations of the country’s forestry sector. Recent information...

Sophia brothers shot in drive by

Feb 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Sophia brothers shot in drive by

Two young B Field Sophia brothers narrowly escaped death when persons in a white car opened fire on them last night. Nineteen-year-old Paul Softleigh received a bullet to the left side of his face...

SOCU investigating 285 cases of financial crimes’—UK expert

Feb 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on SOCU investigating 285 cases of financial crimes’—UK expert

Legitimate business operations have nothing to fear UK-based financial crime expert, Dr. Sam Sittlington, has revealed that the Special Organized Crime Unit, (SOCU) is currently handling 285...

Pregnant woman strangles 7-yr-old son with bed sheet

Feb 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Pregnant woman strangles 7-yr-old son with bed sheet

Police have arrested an eight-month pregnant woman who reportedly admitted to strangling her seven-year- old son with a bed sheet on Sunday night. The 28-year-old woman was arrested at her La...

Man, 62, gun-butted, wife tortured by armed bandits

Feb 25, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Man, 62, gun-butted, wife tortured by armed bandits

Two armed bandits yesterday gun-butted an elderly man and tortured his wife for several minutes before escaping with more than $3M in cash, groceries and other valuables. This occurred around 03:30...

Soulja Bai tek Babbie bend pole

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Soulja Bai tek Babbie bend pole

Yesterday, dem boys learn another thing about that scamp, Jagdeo. Dem learn that de way Jagdeo tie up Guyana, dem wish he did tie up heself suh wid de lady he seh he married. He tie up all dem...

West Side Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal …Showstoppers go one step better this year, beat Gunners for title; Harmony Ballers finish third

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Side Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal …Showstoppers go one step better this year, beat Gunners for title; Harmony Ballers finish third

Urged on by a capacity crowd that completely overwhelmed visiting supporters, last year’s beaten finalist Pouderoyen Showstoppers erased a 1-0 deficit to clinch the West Side Guinness ‘Greatest...

Dottin five-for derails South Africa Women

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dottin five-for derails South Africa Women

Fifties from Hayley Matthews and Britney Cooper, followed by a five-wicket haul from fast bowler Deandra Dottin set up West Indies Women’s 16-run win against South Africa Women in East London. West...

Jets gear for Championship flight at Mecca III

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jets gear for Championship flight at Mecca III

By Edison Jefford Amelia’s Ward Jets is gearing for a Championship take off at the upcoming National Basketball Championships: The Road to Mecca III, hoping that the journey will help them reclaim...

President: Franchises need to go further

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on President: Franchises need to go further

President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Dave Cameron is calling on the regional governments to assist the board in developing academies to ensure the future is good for West Indian...

Calvin Ming putting Guyana on the map in Formula car racing

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Calvin Ming putting Guyana on the map in Formula car racing

Calvin Ming continues to keep Guyana’s flag flying winning his first two Formula 1600 races in succession to begin his 2016 season driving for the K-Hill Motorsport team in the Sebring Florida...

First phase of World T20 ticket sales begins

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on First phase of World T20 ticket sales begins

The ICC has begun the sale of tickets for the World T20 in India on its website, with less than two weeks for the event to begin. The first phase of the sale, which went live at 12 pm IST yesterday,...

Albert guides Zone C to EBSC T20 title

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Albert guides Zone C to EBSC T20 title

Vivian Albert turned in a commendable performance to guide Zone C to 46-run victory over Zone B when the final of the Enterprise Busta Sports Club T20 competition was contested on Sunday at the East...

Sans Souci Jaguars claim Banks DIH/Virgin Promotion T10 title

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sans Souci Jaguars claim Banks DIH/Virgin Promotion T10 title

Sans Souci Jaguars defeated G Square Cavaliers of Belle Plaine by four runs to win the final of the Banks DIH/Virgin Promotions T10 tournament on Sunday in Wakenaam. Sans Souci Jaguars posted 115-3,...

Fitness Express / GAPF Novice C/ship for Berbice on Sunday

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fitness Express / GAPF Novice C/ship for Berbice on Sunday

Longtime corporate supporter of powerlifting, Fitness Express of Sheriff and John Streets, Campbellville has maintained their partnership with the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) which...

West Berbice Chamber of Commerce T20 extravaganza on this Sunday

Feb 25, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Berbice Chamber of Commerce T20 extravaganza on this Sunday

The West Berbice Chamber of Commerce (WBCC) in support of young cricketers and the development of Sports in Region 5 will be staging a one day T20 competition this Sunday at the C3 Recreational Park,...

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A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

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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...

Torture: Mohamed must clear the air

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(Kaieteur News) – The sister of Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, said he was tortured. The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) said he was not. Mr. Azruddin Mohamed should be out on bail. He is the best body of evidence (literally) as to whether he was or wasn’t tortured. He has...

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