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Last prayer for Learia Bristol

Jul 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on Last prayer for Learia Bristol

– three men wanted ‘Big L’ dead By Michael Jordan On the evening of Wednesday, August 4, 2010, Shumaine Archer heard a car stop in front of her aunt’s Lot 285 Well Road, North Ruimveldt...

Benefits of Federalism

Jul 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Benefits of Federalism

(We encourage politicians to think outside the box) Even in a homogenous society, federalism offers many advantages over a unitary state structure. Following Montesquieu, James Madison of the US saw...

THE CANDLELIGHT GROUP

Jul 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE CANDLELIGHT GROUP

Following the tragic accident that occurred on Homestretch Avenue recently, a candlelight vigil is being mounted almost nightly at the location where the accident took place. Those involved are very...

Both teams disappointed with first day wash-out

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Both teams disappointed with first day wash-out

By Sean Devers Torrential early and mid-morning rain left the Bourda ground water-logged and although the sun came out yesterday afternoon the first day of the second round Regional under-91 three...

John Deere sponsors ladies hockey uniforms

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on John Deere sponsors ladies hockey uniforms

“Nothing runs like a Deere” were the words of John Deere Managing Director, Mr. Renger Van Dijk, “and I hope you girls will run the same way on the field in Rio.” At a simple presentation at...

Ramsey Ali failed to act on the financial irregularities of the GCB

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Ramsey Ali failed to act on the financial irregularities of the GCB

Dear Editor, I read a letter written by Ramsey Ali, published in the Guyana Chronicle (Friday July 17 2011) and thought long and hard before penning this response. After reading it I concluded that...

BK Western Tigers beat Reggae Boyz; round-of-32 starts tomorrow @ MSC

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on BK Western Tigers beat Reggae Boyz; round-of-32 starts tomorrow @ MSC

By Franklin Wilson A Dwayne Ali 15th minute blue ball goal was all that was needed to lead BK International Western Tigers A team to the Georgetown Zone title of the inaugural GT&T FastBall...

All set for Summer Regatta tomorrow

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on All set for Summer Regatta tomorrow

2 Million in cash & prizes up for the taking The best acts in the business of Powerboat racing and Jet Skiing in Guyana are eagerly awaiting their chance to heat up the waters tomorrow when the...

Reopening the claims and objections enhances the electoral process

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Reopening the claims and objections enhances the electoral process

Dear Editor, I am baffled by the logic of the opposition parties, namely APNU and WPA in the position taken that “the need to reopen another round of the Claims and Objections is pregnant with the...

James in Pan Am Juniors 400m Final

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on James in Pan Am Juniors 400m Final

– runs fourth fastest qualifying time Guyana’s junior 400m sensation, Stephan James continued his consistency, internationally, at the Pan American Junior Championships yesterday morning at...

Lumumba cautiously confident as Alpha leaves for Champion’s League duties

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Lumumba cautiously confident as Alpha leaves for Champion’s League duties

After months of stringent preparations and fluctuating fortunes during practice games, the 23 member football squad from the Alpha United FC will leave these shores, one set this morning and another,...

Port Mourant Turf Club Emancipation horserace meet set for Sunday July 31

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Port Mourant Turf Club Emancipation horserace meet set for Sunday July 31

Entries close today With the second half of the horseracing season well and truly on, the Port Mourant Turf Club will stage the Grand annual One day Pre-Emancipation horserace meet on Sunday July...

Rain forces postponement, DHQ leads

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Rain forces postponement, DHQ leads

Rain tampered with what was to be a pulsating final day of athletic rivalries among servicemen yesterday at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Base Camp Ayanganna Ground, Thomas Lands in the 2011...

Aditya Kids Trust Foundation present bat to Hemraj

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Aditya Kids Trust Foundation present bat to Hemraj

By Sean Devers The Adita Kids Trust Foundation yesterday presented a bat to national under-19 left-hander Chanderpaul Hemraj at a simple ceremony at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC). The foundation...

Farfan & Mendes maintains support of RHTY&SC

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Farfan & Mendes maintains support of RHTY&SC

One of the faithful and long standing corporate partners of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC), Farfan & Mendes has maintained that level of support when they handed over the...

Alpha Utd thank Caribbean Airlines for making CONCACAF participation possible

Jul 23, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha Utd thank Caribbean Airlines for making CONCACAF participation possible

Alpha United (AU) Football Club yesterday thanked Caribbean Airlines (CA) for making their CONCACAF Champions League participation possible. President of AU Football Club, Odinga Lumumba, told the...

Is the University of Guyana Law (LL.B) Programme in danger of losing its accreditation?

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters 4

Dear Editor, I write this letter with a sad heart; but I feel that if I don’t I may be guilty of not doing my utmost to ensure that a programme which I love, a programme which I and many others,...

Donald Ramotar has what it takes to lift this nation to greater heights

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Donald Ramotar has what it takes to lift this nation to greater heights

DEAR EDITOR, Mr M. Maxwell must be ‘commended’ for the consistency of his attacks on the PPP/C administration even though his criticisms invariably lack balance and objectivity. He has now joined...

The sale of St Barnabas Church is a tragedy

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The sale of St Barnabas Church is a tragedy

Dear Editor, I am dismayed and hurt as a member of the worldwide Anglican community and a Guyanese, at the disposal of the St Barnabas Church and one hundred and twenty-seven years of our history....

The same old ineffectual bleatings about bad driving

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The same old ineffectual bleatings about bad driving

Dear Editor, Another major traffic accident, another tragedy – eliciting the same old ineffectual bleatings about bad driving. If the media and the Police, and what euphemistically are called...

Developments in Suriname justify Guyana’s opening an embassy in Kuwait

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Developments in Suriname justify Guyana’s opening an embassy in Kuwait

DEAR EDITOR, Surinamese gold is now sold in souks (markets) in Dubai and shipped there by KLM Royal Dutch Airline, but now the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made its first substantive investment in...

A new definition for patriotism?

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on A new definition for patriotism?

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter by Adel Lilly (KN, July 21) under the caption” Donald Ramotar even attempting to question Brigidaier David Granger’s distinguished service is preposterous”....

OGML made a positive impact on its employees’ lives

Jul 23, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on OGML made a positive impact on its employees’ lives

Dear Editor, I take this opportunity to remind the Guyanese population of the Omai Gold Mines Limited (OGML) project and benefits, especially with regards to the transformation of human resource. I...

The lies, distortions and denials

Jul 23, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on The lies, distortions and denials

Two people always see different aspects of the same event. In the normal world it would depend on the area of focus. Different things focus on different areas and aspects. However, regardless of the...

Dem boys seh…Ash-knee pants drop and Baksh shake

Jul 22, 2011 knews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Ash-knee pants drop and Baksh shake

Wha happen in de dark does come to light. Dem boys decide to pay some attention to one of de company that get a big contract from de government. Dem find nuff thing and dem write. Shaik start fuh...

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