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A Christmas without them

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on A Christmas without them

By Shikema Dey Christmas comes each year with all the trimmings; carols, trees, gifts, food, lights and most importantly, the love and warmth of family. But while most are prepared to celebrate the...

A Christmas gift for Anita

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on A Christmas gift for Anita

By Michael Jordan Gracie, my eleven-year-old sister, got to the gate before me and collected The Citizen, the evening papers, just dropped off by old Mrs. West, who walked through Tucville hawking...

12 must-see movies for the holiday season

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 12 must-see movies for the holiday season

By Kiana Wilburg If you’re a movie buff like me, then getting in on a good film during the Christmas season is definitely on the list of “Fun things to do this year” list. To assist you this...

MP’s alleged sexual misconduct with teenage boy… Cops turn over ‘extensive report’ to DPP

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on MP’s alleged sexual misconduct with teenage boy… Cops turn over ‘extensive report’ to DPP

After an almost four-month investigation, police have turned over what is being described as “an extensive report,” into allegations that a Member of Parliament made sexual advances to a teenage...

Man sentenced to three years for illegal gun – claims it was to protect his family

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Man sentenced to three years for illegal gun – claims it was to protect his family

A 29-year-old man will be waking up today away from his family for Christmas as he was yesterday sentenced to prison for being in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. Raphael Hinckson,...

CSEC 2013 Top Student excels again! – Graduates with Masters in Civil Engineering in U.S.

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CSEC 2013 Top Student excels again! – Graduates with Masters in Civil Engineering in U.S.

Back in 2013, then 17-year-old Zimeena Rasheed of Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast was announced the country’s top performer at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations,...

GRDB fraud trial… Former Accountant given final chance to defend case

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GRDB fraud trial… Former Accountant given final chance to defend case

Former Accountant for the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) Peter Ramcharran, was on Monday given a final chance to defend his case after announcing that his lawyer Sase Gunraj is no longer...

USA Open U-15 Final Central Zonal Council beat Floodlight by five runs

Dec 25, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on USA Open U-15 Final Central Zonal Council beat Floodlight by five runs

On Monday night just before 11:00 hrs at the Central Broward Regional Park in Florida, Central Zonal Council beat Guyana Floodlights by five runs under lights in a thrilling last over finish to the...

Celebrating Christmas with Guyana in mind Three overseas-based Guyanese share their stories

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Celebrating Christmas with Guyana in mind Three overseas-based Guyanese share their stories

By Rehanna Ramsay Have you ever wondered what it would be like spending Christmas in a foreign land? Most Guyanese express nostalgia this time of year. They yearn for the pepper pot, black cake,...

UDFA Christmas Football Botafago blast Aroaima 5-1, Rockers and Shattas play to 3-3 stalemate

Dec 25, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on UDFA Christmas Football Botafago blast Aroaima 5-1, Rockers and Shattas play to 3-3 stalemate

… Tomorrow Boxing Night double on at MSC After losing their two previous games Botafago, who came into this tournament as the number two seed behind Net Rockers, won their third match in 5-1...

Tips for a healthier Christmas

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Tips for a healthier Christmas

By Mikaila Prince Christmas, the most anticipated and widely celebrated holiday, is here again. ‘Tis the season for an overflow of bliss, the gathering of affectionate and/ or overbearing family...

Two Practice matches to be held prior to 2020 CWI Regional four-day tourney

Dec 25, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Two Practice matches to be held prior to 2020 CWI Regional four-day tourney

A number of Franchise and Academy players will be involved in two practice matches prior to the commencement of the 2020 CWI Regional 4 Day Championship, which is scheduled to begin on 9th January...

It’s GRO not GPOC

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on It’s GRO not GPOC

In our Monday edition, an article headlined “GPOC disputes birth claims of 350 Eteringbang residents” should have instead read “General Registrar Office (GRO) disputes birth claims….” In...

Celebrating Christmas with zest – the unique outlook of the blind

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Celebrating Christmas with zest – the unique outlook of the blind

By Shania Pereira When comparing a visually impaired or blind person to one with normal sight, there are significant differences. Some of those with vision impairments are even faced with societal...

23 bids at Tender Board for five major governmental projects

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 23 bids at Tender Board for five major governmental projects

The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) yesterday opened 23 bids for five major governmental projects. One notable project included the procurement of fresh frozen chicken...

GFF Super 16 Cup – Semi Final spots up for grabs today and tomorrow

Dec 25, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF Super 16 Cup – Semi Final spots up for grabs today and tomorrow

Milerock, Fruta Conquerors, Police FC, Western Tigers battle tonight @ Eve Leary The gateway to the business end of the 2019/2020 edition of the GFF Super 16 Cup will commence this evening at the...

The Season of “Hallacas”… Christmas in neighbouring Venezuela

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on The Season of “Hallacas”… Christmas in neighbouring Venezuela

By Shervin Belgrave December is my favourite month of the year. Mostly because I am what people consider a “foodie”. As I think of Christmas my mouth waters from the imagination of the different...

GOA presents GBA with US$15,000 for Boxers and Coach to attend training in Cuba

Dec 25, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GOA presents GBA with US$15,000 for Boxers and Coach to attend training in Cuba

By Sean Devers Yesterday at his Carmichael Street Office, Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) President K Juman Yassin handed over a cheque worth US$15,000 to Steve Ninvalle in the presence of GBA’s...

‘Christmas in de Country’ …a Berbice perspective

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Christmas in de Country’ …a Berbice perspective

By Shikema Dey You’ve heard the saying before that a whole world lives beyond the capital city, and the same applies for Christmas celebrations. Christmas in the ancient county of Berbice is no...

The birth of Jesus Christ… The Reason for the Season

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on The birth of Jesus Christ… The Reason for the Season

By Renay Sambach December has come again and so have the decorations, toys, shopping, cooking and other preparations for Christmas Day. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it just about the...

Books, table tennis and a teddy bear… Sometimes the least expensive gifts are the ones we cherish most

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Books, table tennis and a teddy bear… Sometimes the least expensive gifts are the ones we cherish most

By Michael Jordan I once lived in a world of dragons, giants, elves, boy-wizards, brave knights, war heroes and super-heroes, beautiful damsels and evil witches. Sometimes I still do. I was fortunate...

GCOS hosts award ceremony

Dec 25, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCOS hosts award ceremony

The Guyana Committee of Services (GCOS) whose mandate is to support the performing arts and sportspersons, held their annual dinner and awards ceremony at the Beacon Café last Sunday to honour...

Despite battles, Swan aims to make do for Christmas

Dec 25, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Despite battles, Swan aims to make do for Christmas

In a little village, east of the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, about 400-plus residents struggle to eke out a daily living. It has not been easy for Swan. The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is now...

Merry Christmas to all!

Dec 25, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Merry Christmas to all!

Joy to the world. This is the soul of today’s celebration of Christmas Day globally. That is the promise held aloft before all men and women on what is now recognised here as the all-Guyanese...

GCA holds Fast Bowling Camp at Gymnasium New participants can join

Dec 25, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA holds Fast Bowling Camp at Gymnasium New participants can join

The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) will hold a three-day Fast Bowling camp for Under-19 bowlers at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue. The Camp runs from Friday, December 27-29 and at the...

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