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The state and the media

Jul 30, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on The state and the media

The government is quick to decry any criticism in the private media. Repeatedly, Government officials have been taking the lead from President Bharrat Jagdeo and have been describing the private...

Ahmad Barred from travelling …shipped 29 tons building supplies to State House

Jul 29, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Ahmad Barred from travelling …shipped 29 tons building supplies to State House

By MELISSA KLEIN, ISABEL VINCENT and MITCHEL MADDUX A Queens real estate broker who loaned money to Rep. Gregory Meeks today was denied permission to travel to South America – one week after...

Broadcasting Bill passed

Jul 29, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Broadcasting Bill passed

– AFC supports, PNCR walks out In news that comes as no surprise, the Broadcasting Bill was passed in the National Assembly yesterday afternoon, despite the absence of the entire opposition...

Eight arrested, police hunt two more

Jul 29, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Eight arrested, police hunt two more

Police are still looking for two main suspects who were said to be involved in the shooting to death of a cattle farmer and the critical wounding of his sibling as a result of a dispute over a plot...

Burglar dies after shot by cop in house

Jul 29, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Burglar dies after shot by cop in house

– Property owner on vacation overseas A 26-year-old man who was described as a well-known thief succumbed at the Georgetown Hospital early yesterday morning after being shot by the police while...

Seven accused further remanded

Jul 29, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Seven accused further remanded

The seven persons who were charged in relation with the brazen robbery at the Bel Air Park residence of businessman Malcolm Panday yesterday made their second appearance before Chief Magistrate Priya...

Brazil feds seize 18,000 ecstasy pills, arrest Guyanese, two others

Jul 29, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Brazil feds seize 18,000 ecstasy pills, arrest Guyanese, two others

Federal Police found 18,000 ecstasy tablets in north Brazil, in the country’s largest synthetic drug seizure so far this year, according to O Globo newspaper. Authorities arrested two...

Republic Bank concludes music literacy programme

Jul 29, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Republic Bank concludes music literacy programme

A three-week workshop – “Right Start Pan Minors Music Literacy” – conducted by Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, concluded...

New owner commences demolition of St. Barnabas

Jul 29, 2011 knews News Comments Off on New owner commences demolition of St. Barnabas

A week ago the congregation of St. Barnabas Church gathered to hold their final Thanksgiving Service and deconsecration ceremony, just weeks after it was announced that the building had been sold....

124 graduate from School of Agriculture

Jul 29, 2011 knews News Comments Off on 124 graduate from School of Agriculture

Shazir Rangasammy, who secured the only distinction for the Diploma in Agriculture course at the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) 2009- 2011, yesterday was recognised as the best graduating...

Mercury Rising: The High Court in Guyana

Jul 29, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Mercury Rising: The High Court in Guyana

I normally submit my column very early in the morning. For this column, it was sent after 15:00 hours because some exigencies got in the way yesterday. But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise....

GECOM AND LOCAL OBSERVERS

Jul 29, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on GECOM AND LOCAL OBSERVERS

When in a previous column it was suggested that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) should make a decision as regards local observers, it was not to indicate the absence of provisions for the...

54-year-old child rape suspect for court today

Jul 28, 2011 knews News Comments Off on 54-year-old child rape suspect for court today

A 54-year-old Enmore man is expected to appear before an East Coast Demerara Magistrate to answer to a rape charge, stemming from his alleged sexual intercourse with his 12-year-old mentally...

Guyana set 153 to win after 22-wickets tumble on day two

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana set 153 to win after 22-wickets tumble on day two

By Sean Devers On a slow turner at Everest, the spinners captured 19 of the 22 wickets to tumble yesterday on an action-packed second day of the third round Regional under-19 three-day cricket...

Train makes a stop at GFC tomorrow

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Train makes a stop at GFC tomorrow

Four more teams will ease into the round-of-16 of the GT&T FastBall knock-out football tournament when round-of-32 play continues at the GFC Ground, Bourda, tomorrow evening. Region 9 Zone...

Cosmopolitan Trading, Ray’s One Stop Shop supports GMR&SC

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Cosmopolitan Trading, Ray’s One Stop Shop supports GMR&SC

Two more entities added their name to the list of sponsors for this Sunday’s Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) Race Meet which is scheduled to be staged, at the South Dakota...

Courts supports occasion as Police Athletics championships loom

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Courts supports occasion as Police Athletics championships loom

The Guyana Police Sports Complex would come alive on July 31 when athletes from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) engage each other in the annual Police Athletic Championships. Even as the various...

Guyana Boxing Board of Control/CABOFE hosts referee/judges’ seminar

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Boxing Board of Control/CABOFE hosts referee/judges’ seminar

Local referees and judges would have an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and sharpen their skills when the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) in collaboration with the World Boxing Council...

WICB sends condolences on Umpire Clyde Duncan’s passing

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on WICB sends condolences on Umpire Clyde Duncan’s passing

Gros Islet, St Lucia – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dr Julian Hunte sent condolences to the family of Umpire Clyde Duncan who passed away in Trinidad while receiving medical...

McRae promises to redeem himself by stopping DeClou in Fight Night affair

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on McRae promises to redeem himself by stopping DeClou in Fight Night affair

Joel ‘Mr. Majestic McRae is brimming with confidence and he has spared no effort to let his nemesis, Edmond DeClou know that he is aiming for a knockout when the two pugilists face off for a...

Pee Wee cricket final set for today

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Pee Wee cricket final set for today

After two postponements due to rain the long-awaited Tropical Mist Pee Wee cricket final between Demerara Cricket Club (GCC) and Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) will be played today at Thirst Park...

National middle order batsman Jonathan Foo among runs

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on National middle order batsman Jonathan Foo among runs

Team Destruction led by an outstanding bowling performance from Bisram Ramrattan, who took 6-2 off 1.4 overs, defeated Foundation Youth by 8 wickets as play in the Kares Engineering Construction...

Guyanese swimmers learning from Shanghai experience

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese swimmers learning from Shanghai experience

Guyana three-member swim team attending the 14th FINA World Championships taking place in Shanghai (July 16 – 31) has been gaining valuable experience competing against the best in the world....

Preparations complete for Port Mourant Emancipation Horserace meet

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Preparations complete for Port Mourant Emancipation Horserace meet

The horseracing band wagon makes its next stop on Sunday July 31 at the Port Mourant Turf Club and preparation is almost complete for the Club’s Grand annual One day Pre Emancipation Horserace...

Stakeholders commemorate 1 year before 2012 Olympics

Jul 28, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Stakeholders commemorate 1 year before 2012 Olympics

Stakeholders including the British High Commission, Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, met yesterday at the...

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