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A state funeral arrested by tranquility

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on A state funeral arrested by tranquility

– Proceedings defined the spirit of Mrs. Janet Jagan By Neil Marks It is said that State funerals mark the official enshrinement of leaders in the pantheon of national heroes. Former President...

Thousands witness last rites at Babu John

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Thousands witness last rites at Babu John

Thousands from all walks of life turned out at the Babu John Crematorium, yesterday, to pay their last respect to the first female President and the fifth Executive President of Guyana, Janet Jagan....

Janet Jagan is owed an apology, even in death – Rohee

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Janet Jagan is owed an apology, even in death – Rohee

During an emotional eulogy at yesterday’s state funeral for former President of Guyana Janet Jagan, Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee broke down in tears and he called for an apology to the...

Janet Jagan made her mark on Guyana’s history

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Janet Jagan made her mark on Guyana’s history

“Death snatched from us an incomparable patriot and nationalist, an extraordinary woman who dedicated her life to the fight for freedom.” – President Jagdeo Losing a parent is not an easy...

Police compiling wanted persons list for website

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police compiling wanted persons list for website

– Criminal records strengthening key to apprehension of long standing fugitives from justice By Dale Andrews Do you know of anyone who has been on the run for years after committing crimes? The...

Time Limit for Judicial Decisions Bill for House soon

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Time Limit for Judicial Decisions Bill for House soon

The National Assembly will soon debate and possibly approve the Time Limit for Judicial Decisions Bill, which is aimed at ensuring that a case be tried as expeditiously as possible in an endeavour to...

CLICO (Guyana)’s deals with CLICO (Bahamas) were not standard contracts

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CLICO (Guyana)’s deals with CLICO (Bahamas) were not standard contracts

…appear to be mere transfer of funds The liquidator of CLICO (Bahamas), Craig Tony Gomez, has confirmed that CLICO (Guyana) did business with CLICO (Bahamas), contrary to the claims of the Bahamian...

Truck driver killed in Moblissa Hill crash

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Truck driver killed in Moblissa Hill crash

A 61-year-old truck driver was killed at around 23:00 hrs on Monday night after another truck, laden with stone, slammed into his vehicle on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway near Moblissa Hill. Michael...

USAID to step up ‘mother to child’ HIV prevention

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on USAID to step up ‘mother to child’ HIV prevention

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s draft country plan with Guyana for 2009 – 2013 states that there will be continued efforts in the Preventing Mother-to-Child...

Shooting victim leaves hospital

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Shooting victim leaves hospital

Student nurse, Bobby Hemraj, was recently discharged from the Georgetown Public Hospital after undergoing two major surgeries to save his life in the wake of an attack by gunmen last month. The...

Another airline passenger nabbed with coke

Apr 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Another airline passenger nabbed with coke

Ranks of the Police Narcotics Branch yesterday morning nabbed a Canada-based Guyanese with cocaine strapped to his body. The man was detained after police narcotics agents searched him at the...

GASA name male and female squads for IGG

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GASA name male and female squads for IGG

By Franklin Wilson The Guyana Amateur Swimming Association has released the names of their male and female squads for the upcoming Inter-Guiana Games set for Georgetown, Guyana, April 24 – 27. The...

Arjune, Pooran shine in T&T National league cricket

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Arjune, Pooran shine in T&T National league cricket

By Sean Devers in Trinidad A useful all-round performance from former Guyana player Vishal Arjune helped Munroe Road register a six-wicket win against Moosai Sports in the 3rd round of the Eastern...

A game of musical chairs

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on A game of musical chairs

By Rawle Welch How many Guyanese know the name Larry Romany? Well, he holds the same office as our own K. A. Juman Yassin. He is the President of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Association (TTOC)....

GHB short-lists 40 players to prepare for Caribbean Hockey Cup

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GHB short-lists 40 players to prepare for Caribbean Hockey Cup

Following their recent announcement of the women’s national squad, the Guyana Hockey Board has short-listed its top male players to commence training for the upcoming Caribbean Hockey Cup scheduled...

GYO defeat GNIEC in GCA 2nd Division competition

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GYO defeat GNIEC in GCA 2nd Division competition

Gandhi Youth Organisation (GYO) defeated Guyana National Industrial Engineering Corporation (GNIEC) in last weekend’s play of the Cummings Electrical and Raymond Panday second division cricket...

The All Star Guyanese men selected on Caricom teams

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on The All Star Guyanese men selected on Caricom teams

Dear Editor, The first Caricom All Stars team was selected in August of 1981 after the successful hosting of the inaugural championship in Guyana. Guyanese Hewley Harry, Stanislaus Hadmon and James...

A few questions I need answered

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on A few questions I need answered

Dear Mr. Editor I read recently in the local newspapers that Mr. Anand Sanasie is the newly elected Secretary to the Guyana Cricket Board and is the Board’s representative on the WI Cricket Board....

David Burgess’s contribution to RHTY&SC acknowledged

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on David Burgess’s contribution to RHTY&SC acknowledged

The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) and the Windies Sports Bar First Division team on Sunday bid an emotional farewell to one of its long standing sponsors, Mr. David Burgess who...

Wins for Renaissance, Fruta Conquerors, Uprising, Santos & Thomas United

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Wins for Renaissance, Fruta Conquerors, Uprising, Santos & Thomas United

When competition in the Banks DIH sponsored Coca Cola under-15 round-robin competition organised by the Georgetown Football Association continued on Sunday last. There was a massive win for...

Carmichael, Hinkson hit fifties in T&T cricket

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Carmichael, Hinkson hit fifties in T&T cricket

By Sean Devers in Trinidad Guyanese Kellon Carmichael and Jamal Hinkson scored half-centuries on Sunday for Sweet Revenge as the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board Premier League two-day cricket...

Semi-finalists decided

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Semi-finalists decided

Winners Connection will tangle with Eagles United and host club Netrockers oppose Flamingo when the semi-finals of the Netrockers F.C under-19 football competition, being held as part of the Linden...

GASA says thanks to sponsors for their support

Apr 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GASA says thanks to sponsors for their support

The Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) at their Annual Awards presentation on Friday last held at the Umana Yana not only rewarded their Age Group champions for their sterling performances,...

Police officers must not be selective in carrying out their duties

Apr 01, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Police officers must not be selective in carrying out their duties

Dear Editor, I applaud the policeman who decided to scream at me from within a private vehicle when I unconsciously answered my hand-held phone while driving. I do use a wireless ear piece, which was...

Lewd, loud music upset residents

Apr 01, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Lewd, loud music upset residents

Dear Editor, My main concern is that there is a shop/bar in the vicinity of Rose Hall Town which plays lewd music extremely loud from morning into the wee hours of the next morning. I write about...