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Man bludgeoned over misuse of drug money

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…witnesses refused to intervene Police have detained a suspect in the death of 52-year-old Victor Persaud, called ‘Bugger Grip’ who was bludgeoned to death early yesterday morning. Persaud, of...

Man gets beating after catching lover in compromising position

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What was intended to be a casual visit at his paramour’s work site turned out to be a near fatal attack for a 32-year-old South Ruimveldt man after he caught his partner in a compromising position....

Man hospitalised after cutlass attack

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A Cove and John resident is currently being treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital for several chops, which he sustained about his body on Easter Sunday. Reports are that 65-year-old Rajkumar was...

Two unsolved murders still haunt relatives

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By Latoya Giles There are two murders that still linger at the back of my mind for some unknown reason. These are the brutal execution-style killing of 30-year-old Sheriff taxi driver, Keith Bowen,...

Bartician Leah Allen is Guyana ’s latest Centenarian

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By Franklin Wilson While thousands graced Bartica with their presence for the annual Regatta activities, a small but equally significant gathering met to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of...

Domestic violence: Women’s body recommends stringent rules of prosecution

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Guyanese Women in Development (GUYWID) are of the view that the recent increase in domestic violence in Guyana, particularly the incidences of death of women, is beginning to sound like a broken...

Belle’s dominate Regatta 2K9 Power Boat races

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Historic 2-day meet ends on a high By Franklin Wilson The Historic Bartica Regatta two-day Power Boat Races held at the Golden Beach Circuit ended yesterday afternoon in emphatic style with a...

Mahendra Persaud capturesGNRA Fullbore Championships

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ACP Paul Slowe claims day 3, Terry Stewart tops ‘O’ Class As expected, the big guns prevailed at the Guyana National Rifle Association’s 3-day Fullbore Championships which concluded...

Taffin Khan triumphs over top players

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Junior Chess Champion, Taffin Khan, retained his superb form from the just concluded junior chess championship to add the Kei-Shar’s Easter Open trophy to his collection when that tournament...

McKinnon’s 19th minute strike sends Camptown to final

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Telston McKinnon’s bundled in goal in the 19th minute was what separated Camptown from hosts Fruta Conquerors in their semi-final clash of the Banks Premium Beer Knock-out Cup which was played last...

Pacesetters sweep five–a–side tournament

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– GABA disappointed with clubs’ support By Edison Jefford Following the disappointment in the recent Next Level Entertainment championships, the number one ranked club in Georgetown, Courts...

GT / Miami Masters take on Tigers Masters today

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– Return fixture set for Thursday GT Miami Masters, a team made up of former senior nationals and club players will engage Western Tigers Masters in two friendly football matches in memory of...

Guyana Football Federation to elect three new office bearers

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The Guyana Football Federation will be holding its AGM on Saturday 25 April 2009 at the Ocean View Hotel. Only three positions would be contested, 1st Vice President, Treasurer and Asst Secretary...

Stoute (186) leads Barbados to 1st innings points

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By Sean Devers Kevin Stoute fell 14 short of a maiden double century and Ryan Hinds hit an even ton as Barbados took a 62-run first innings lead against Guyana on the penultimate day of their WICB...

Carifta Games snub

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The usual pattern of behaviour by our sports officials remained true to form when none of them came forward and publicly congratulated the gold medal achievement of junior middle distance star Jevina...

Investors in CLICO should agitate

Apr 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Investors in CLICO should agitate

Dear Editor, I had decided not to comment on the CLICO (Guyana) fiasco before because of two reasons: • There is more to come out; and • This is a matter that is engaging the attention of the...

Has anyone been successful in prosecuting noise makers?

Apr 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Has anyone been successful in prosecuting noise makers?

Dear Editor, The ‘anti- noise’ letter writers are sounding like broken records as they continue to lament the same cries over and over in the newspapers. Ms Joyce Jonas, who has written numerous...

Dr. Ramsammy threatens to revoke licences of private hospitals

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Following reports that private hospitals in Georgetown are still collecting blood, although they were instructed not to do so, Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, has threatened to revoke their...

Legal Aid to be extended to hinterland communities

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…service complements fight against domestic violence-Manickchand Minister of Human Services and Social Security Priya Manickchand says that she is very pleased with the populace’s utilization of...

Growing abuse of press freedom

Apr 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Growing abuse of press freedom

Dear Editor Over the last several years, Guyana witnessed two resurrections of the media code of conduct seminars/workshops; more like media reunions; to bring some kind of sanity to election...

Presidential math does not add up

Apr 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Presidential math does not add up

Dear Editor, The Kaieteur News of Thursday April 9, 2009 reported the Office of the President (OP) as stating that I and other (sic) directors of Globe Trust blocked payout of up to $100,000 each to...

Meeting of indigenous people open

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Guyana delegates express concern about mining Leaders of the indigenous peoples of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana opened a key meeting in Georgetown yesterday, with one of the mains concern of...

BEYOND ALL EXPECTATIONS

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In my life I have had only one kite. It was bought for me when I was three years old and my parents never had to buy another. That one kite was used for my entire-kite-flying days. At the end of...

Guyana Music Festival opens today

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The Guyana Music Festival, which has been credited with discovering the talent of great musicians such as renowned pianist Ray Luck, is all set for a revival this evening. The actual competition...

The difference between CLICO (GUY) and Globe Trust

Apr 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The difference between CLICO (GUY) and Globe Trust

Dear Editor, President Bharrat Jagdeo appears to have been unwittingly suckered into a politically partisan tit-for-tat when, in response to calls for a CLICO (GY) probe, he says that he will agree...