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Murder of retired professor…Girls, 17 and 15, among five youths for court today

May 17, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Murder of retired professor…Girls, 17 and 15, among five youths for court today

– PM confirms victim was beaten, manually strangled Two girls, aged 17 and 15, are among five teens who will appear in court today to be charged with the murder of 75-year-old retired professor...

Boy, 10, dies after smashed by cop’s car

May 17, 2016 KNews News 1

A 10-year-old schoolboy was killed on Sunday after a speeding car, driven by a police constable, smashed into him on the Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara (WBD) Public Road, in the vicinity of the...

Teen critical after delivering father’s baby

May 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Teen critical after delivering father’s baby

A 17-year-old girl is in a critical condition after delivering a baby at the Georgetown Public Hospital for her father yesterday. The teen, who was 28 weeks pregnant, was rushed to the hospital after...

Prison booty…Rope, hacksaw blades point to possible escape plot

May 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Prison booty…Rope, hacksaw blades point to possible escape plot

An inventory of the items seized in last Saturday’s early morning raid on the Camp Street prison has been released, revealing contraband items ranging from a hacksaw blade, three files and a...

Chicken smuggler “Jinga Harry” jailed for 2014 shootout with GRA officers

May 17, 2016 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News 1

After a trial that lasted almost two years, popular Mahaica businessman Harilall Motielall called “Jinga Harry” was jailed for four years by Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Mahaicony...

114,000 passports issued over 10-month period

May 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on 114,000 passports issued over 10-month period

– Brazilians account for most of work permits A year ago when he was appointed, Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, said he entered office and found the immigration and citizenship process...

L’il boys learn to thief from De Rat

May 17, 2016 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on L’il boys learn to thief from De Rat

Dem people who got pickney and know bout values will tell you that when dem small, you got to teach dem right.You ent only got to watch what you talk around dem, but how you dress and how you does...

BVA undertakes successful trip to Siparuta to spread suicide plan

May 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on BVA undertakes successful trip to Siparuta to spread suicide plan

The Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) recently held a volleyball and anti suicide trip to Siparuta some 80 miles up the Corentyne river. The trip was a follow up on the BVA’s commitment to be a...

Linden Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Massive turnout anticipated to witness Round of 16 action tonight

May 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Linden Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition…Massive turnout anticipated to witness Round of 16 action tonight

The Linden segment of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Competition resumes this evening with Round of 16 action at the Mackenzie Market Tarmac. The competition which started last...

Calvin Ming and Team Pelfrey clean sweep at Watkins Glen

May 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Calvin Ming and Team Pelfrey clean sweep at Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen International, New York – It is a non-winged purpose built single seat race car in a highly competitive class for all competitors. Honda Racing HPD division has provided the FIT...

Four Horseman Promotion / Port Mourant Turf Club ‘Golden Jubilee Meet…Top stables confirmed for Sunday’s showdown at Port Mourant

May 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Four Horseman Promotion / Port Mourant Turf Club ‘Golden Jubilee Meet…Top stables confirmed for Sunday’s showdown at Port Mourant

-some categories fully subscribed Entries from some of the top stables in Guyana continue to roll in for this Sunday’s Four Horseman Promotion in collaboration with Port Mourant Turf Club ‘Golden...

Everest Cricket Masters suffered mixed fortunes in Jamaica

May 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Everest Cricket Masters suffered mixed fortunes in Jamaica

The Everest Cricket Club Masters team returned to Guyana after suffering mixed fortunes on their short tour to Jamaica. Everest went down in the first match to Kensington Cricket Club Masters but...

Narayan Ramdhani crowned champion at Trophy Stall Independence Badminton tourney

May 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Narayan Ramdhani crowned champion at Trophy Stall Independence Badminton tourney

Seventeen-year-old Narayan Ramdhani emerged champion when the four-day Trophy Stall Independence Open and Age Group Badminton tournament concluded at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Saturday with...

Pre-Independence Heroes: Coached by Reds Perreira, British Guiana drew B/ball Series with T&T’s Wales Cagers 1961

May 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pre-Independence Heroes: Coached by Reds Perreira, British Guiana drew B/ball Series with T&T’s Wales Cagers 1961

Statistician Charwayne Walker today tells us about British Guiana winning an International Basketball Series against a Trinidad side in 1961 as we continue our look at the performances of our...

Mayor’s Cup football tourney starts Thursday at Victoria

May 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mayor’s Cup football tourney starts Thursday at Victoria

Following several postponements due to the inclement weather, Football fans on the East Coast of Demerara are now set for a Thursday evening start to the Mayor’s Cup Football tournament at the...

Mike’s Wellman overcome Fisherman XI

May 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mike’s Wellman overcome Fisherman XI

Mike’s Wellman overcame Fisherman XI by four wickets to win the final of the Ogle Sports Club T20 softball competition on Sunday. Batting first, Fisherman XI were restricted to 90 all out in 15...

QCSC day of sports on today

May 17, 2016 KNews Sports Comments Off on QCSC day of sports on today

Queens College Sports Committee will be hosting a day of sports at the Carifesta Sports Complex starting at 08:30 hrs today. Students will participate in 5-a-side football, tapeball and volleyball,...

Mother seeks help with missing Parika teens

May 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Mother seeks help with missing Parika teens

Two teenage Parika, East Bank Essequibo girls have reportedly disappeared without a trace, leaving their mother worried and fearful that something has befallen them. Shonny Trotz, 14, and Shaniza...

Overseas volunteer allegedly raped in Kwakwani

May 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Overseas volunteer allegedly raped in Kwakwani

The police are investigating an incident where an overseas volunteer was raped by three men at Kwakwani, Region 10. The incident reportedly occurred on the night of May 6, last (two Fridays ago). The...

Hunt on for suspect in cousin killing

May 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Hunt on for suspect in cousin killing

A hunt is on for the man who is said to have stabbed his 61-year-old cousin on Saturday night which later resulted in the man’s death. Police sources said that the suspect, 54-year-old Aubrey...

GTU concerned about Govt.’s slow pace in addressing concerns

May 17, 2016 KNews News 1

While the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) has lauded Government for taking some action towards addressing protracted concerns of public school teachers, President of the Union, Mark Lyte, is adamant...

Pricey Cath Lab to help tackle cardiac disease epidemic – CHI CEO

May 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Pricey Cath Lab to help tackle cardiac disease epidemic – CHI CEO

An advanced cardiac facility is not only an ambitious venture but in fact it is a necessity here in Guyana. This notion was emphasized by Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Caribbean...

PAHO/WHO report finds…Health sector’s budgetary plans not “in sync” with strategic plan

May 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on PAHO/WHO report finds…Health sector’s budgetary plans not “in sync” with strategic plan

By Jeanna Pearson Budgetary requests and allocations made by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) may not have been in sync with the true health needs of the population and its strategic plan,...

It’s not what is reported, but how

May 17, 2016 KNews Editorial, Features / Columnists Comments Off on It’s not what is reported, but how

Perhaps more than any other institution in Guyana, including the family, the church and the school system, the media which is considered the fourth estate wields tremendous power and influence in the...

Rodney report recommends “ethnic harmony” as foundation for country’s progress

May 17, 2016 KNews News Comments Off on Rodney report recommends “ethnic harmony” as foundation for country’s progress

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell Recommendations contained in the report on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the death of Dr. Walter Rodney present a starting point for the coalition government and...

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Mental illness is real and a serious public health concern

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mental illness is a reality we often acknowledge in passing but seldom confront with the... more