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That Ministry fire: Exploding and exposing myths

Jul 20, 2009 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on That Ministry fire: Exploding and exposing myths

One of the most poignant editorials I have read for this year was the one in last Saturday’s edition of this newspaper. Titled, “The fire and the halt to any investigation,” this is a...

Our education system will continue to be unsettled

Jul 20, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Our education system will continue to be unsettled

Dear Editor, Someone told me that too much intervention in the education system is defeating its own purpose. Too many experts are advising our education personnel and it would appear that once these...

GIVE ME A BREAK

Jul 20, 2009 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on GIVE ME A BREAK

What is the difference between God and an orthopaedic surgeon? God doesn’t think he is an orthopedic surgeon. I suppose God’s ubiquity is part of the reason. You can find God here, there and...

Guyanese Tourists

Jul 20, 2009 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Guyanese Tourists

After a decade or more of promoting the eco-tourism attractions of our interior, the fact remains that the majority of visitors to our shores remains the expatriate Guyanese and his generally...

Men shot in bizarre circumstances

Jul 19, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Men shot in bizarre circumstances

Two men were yesterday admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after they were shot in two separate bizarre cases. Speaking to 29-year-old, Glen Xavier of Kururukubari, North...

Guyana Watch team for medical outreach

Jul 19, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Watch team for medical outreach

With an aim to provide medical assistance as well as US$350,000 in medication and medical and health counseling, the Guyana Watch Medical Team is set to arrive in Guyana for its 17th Annual Medical...

IWCGC installs new office bearers

Jul 19, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on IWCGC installs new office bearers

The Inner Wheel Club of Georgetown Central on July 1 had its installation of office bearers for 2009 to 2010 at the Georgetown Club. The new president is Dr Karen Boyle, who has committed the club to...

‘Junkies’ set abandoned Kitty house on fire

Jul 19, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Junkies’ set abandoned Kitty house on fire

City Hall, owner ignoring her complaints A Public Road, Kitty, resident fears that her house may go up in flames one day if nothing is done about the drug addicts who have repeatedly lit fires in an...

Parliamentary debate will reveal future strategy

Jul 19, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Parliamentary debate will reveal future strategy

The rationale behind and the manner in which the shares Government owns in Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company will be revealed at the upcoming parliamentary. This is according to a senior...

Home Affairs Ministry sees utterances of ILO Rep. as ‘eyepass’

Jul 19, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Home Affairs Ministry sees utterances of ILO Rep. as ‘eyepass’

The Ministry of Home Affairs has expressed concern about the statement made by International Labour Organisation (ILO) spokesperson who it said appears to be supportive of breaches of the peace and...

Rastafari community sets up tabernacle as anniversary project

Jul 19, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Rastafari community sets up tabernacle as anniversary project

Nyahbinghi music for some is the highest culturally and spiritually uplifting music. They would say that it is the music that helped to liberate their foreparents from “downpression” of...

City constable accuses businessman of malicious behaviour

Jul 19, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on City constable accuses businessman of malicious behaviour

Popular businessman Enrico Greaves a/ka Boy Blue, has complained of what he calls ‘disrespect and gross wrongdoings’ by a member of the City Constabulary. According to the businessman, who owns...

U.S. Army undertakes Bel Air project

Jul 19, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on U.S. Army undertakes Bel Air project

Fourteen Air Force Reservists with the 910th Airlift Wing are currently stationed in Guyana. Their task is to assist in building a new schoolhouse to help benefit the children of Bel Air. Tech...

Arjoon, Jeffrey cop titles

Jul 15, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Arjoon, Jeffrey cop titles

Guyana rebounded well on day three of the 2009 Junior CASA Championships in Barbados, taking home two titles, thanks to Victoria Arjoon and Keisha Jeffrey in the Under-15 and 17 categories...

‘National Race of Champions’ Meeting set for July 26

Jul 15, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘National Race of Champions’ Meeting set for July 26

Competitors from Canada, USA and Trinidad and Tobago have confirmed participation for the second round of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club ‘National Race of Champions’ Meeting which is...

60 horses to battle at Norman Singh Turf Club Sunday

Jul 15, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on 60 horses to battle at Norman Singh Turf Club Sunday

With some 60 of the country’s leading racehorses entered to compete, horseracing lovers are assured of an action packed day of exciting races when the Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club (NSMTC) stages...

GDF maul Independence Boulevard 12-1, 6 other teams win

Jul 15, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on GDF maul Independence Boulevard 12-1, 6 other teams win

By Franklin Wilson It was just the second night and if fans are to take a hint from the intense action that has been dished out so far; then they are in for some exciting and breathtaking nights...

Guyana Karate College to hold fund raising walk-a-thons

Jul 15, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Karate College to hold fund raising walk-a-thons

The Guyana Karate College (GKC) in an effort to send a team to the 8th International Shotokan Karate Federation / Caribbean Karate College (ISKF/CKC) Karate Championship in St. Lucia from August...

Jamaica take 132-run 1st innings lead against Guyana

Jul 15, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jamaica take 132-run 1st innings lead against Guyana

By Sean Devers in Jamaica In Association with Digicel, TCL, Western Union, GSL, Pepsi, Demerara Power Company, Smalta & Jamaica Pegasus Half-centuries from Akeem Dewar (70*), Romeo Dunka (59) and...

Johnson bangs 5, Adams 3, Cougars & Real Union win

Jul 15, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Johnson bangs 5, Adams 3, Cougars & Real Union win

Defending Berbice Football Association (BFA) senior champions New Amsterdam United (NAU) maintained their unbeaten record and pole position following the latest round of matches in the Coca Cola...

Golfers set to continue rivalry this weekend

Jul 15, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golfers set to continue rivalry this weekend

Local golfers will be looking forward to improved weather this weekend when they compete in the Edward Ajodha sponsored Medal Play Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf course on Saturday. The...

Holder places 2nd in Anguilla

Jul 15, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Holder places 2nd in Anguilla

Leading junior cyclist Christopher Holder, recently placed 2nd in the John T Memorial 20-mile criterium race in Anguilla, it was the 10th edition of the race and the first time Holder took part. The...

East Coast Demerara Cup starts July 18

Jul 15, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on East Coast Demerara Cup starts July 18

Over $1 million in prize monies and trophies will be up for grabs when Victoria Kings / Cool 2 Promotions and Team Guyana USA stage the East Coast Demerara Cup Knockout Football Competition which...

Commonwealth parliamentarian urges greater inclusion of young people in decision making

Jul 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Commonwealth parliamentarian urges greater inclusion of young people in decision making

By Gary Eleazar The Secretary General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Dr William Shija, last evening urged the Parliamentarians present at the launch of the 34th Annual Regional...

Guyana continue impressive showing

Jul 13, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana continue impressive showing

Guyana continued where they left off in the morning session Saturday at the 2009 Junior CASA Championships in Barbados, with Daina King capping off a very successful first day for the Guyanese team....

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