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Schoolgirl kills stepfather

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Schoolgirl kills stepfather

By Dale Andrews Police arrested a 17-year-old girl, last evening, who allegedly stabbed her stepfather to death during a heated row at their Plaisance home. Glendon Scipio, 54, a security guard...

More magistrates needed, says Chief Magistrate

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on More magistrates needed, says Chief Magistrate

With the judicial system already under significant pressure, there has been a call for more magistrates to be introduced to the system. This is according to Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson,...

NBS a victim of bad governance – GTUC

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on NBS a victim of bad governance – GTUC

Acting General Secretary of the Guyana Trade Union Congress (GTUC), Norris Witter, says that New Building Society (NBS) could very well suffer the same fate as CLICO (Guyana). According to him, NBS...

Lindeners still awaiting TV, radio licences

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Lindeners still awaiting TV, radio licences

Although Chief Justice (ag) Ian Chang ordered that the National Frequency Management Unit (NFMU) speedily grant broadcast licences to those who want to broadcast in Linden and Region Ten, some...

Colin Mack further remanded until VC testifies

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Colin Mack further remanded until VC testifies

The preliminary inquiry for embattled promoter, Colin Mack, continued yesterday before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Yesterday as the matter was...

Third suspect held for vigilante-style killing

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Third suspect held for vigilante-style killing

Police have held a third man for the vigilante-style killing of 39-year-old Patrick Henry, the Victory Valley, Wismar man who was allegedly abducted, beaten and dumped in a drain after being accused...

Linden gets water safety plan

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The National Programme of Action (NPA) and Water Safety Plan (WSP) were yesterday officially handed over to Government, through the Ministry of Health. The ceremony took place at the Linden Economic...

E’bo on top against Demerara after day one

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on E’bo on top against Demerara after day one

By Sean Devers in Essequibo In Association with Arabian Hotel Despite a slight stutter in the middle session, a solid start and a sensational finish to the opening day by host Essequibo left them on...

BV Triumph & GDF thump opponents on opening night

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on BV Triumph & GDF thump opponents on opening night

By Franklin Wilson The spoils on the opening night of the 2nd annual Mackeson/Digicel Sweet 16 knockout competition were shared evenly between Georgetown and East Coast. Springing a huge surprise...

Motor racing is unpredictable, but we’ll be ready- Singh

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Motor racing is unpredictable, but we’ll be ready- Singh

-Kalamadeen looking for more speed “Motor racing is one of those sports that you can never predict what will happen on the day,” reigning Group 2A champion Chet Singh told Kaieteur Sport during a...

German Chess Grandmaster begins visit today

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on German Chess Grandmaster begins visit today

German grandmaster Rainer Buhmann, currently on a three day visit to Guyana, will pay a courtesy call on the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony this morning. The grandmaster...

Miner alleges beating by police

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Miner alleges beating by police

…ranks were seeking information on interior bandits There is a standard way for police to extract information from persons and according to the officials, it certainly is not by torture. However,...

Woman faces arson charges

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Woman faces arson charges

A woman who lost her home to fire on Monday night last is expected to be charged for arson. Jasmattie Ali was taken into police custody on Tuesday and up to press time yesterday was still in police...

Republic Bank donates school shoes to St Ann’s Orphanage

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Republic Bank donates school shoes to St Ann’s Orphanage

In preparation for the new school term, Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited handed over a pair of school shoes for each of the orphans at St Ann’s Orphanage on Friday last. The donation was made under...

Junior netballers fully prepared and confident – Coach

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Junior netballers fully prepared and confident – Coach

Coach of the national 16 and under netball team Lawrence Kellman told Kaieteur Sport yesterday that the team which is scheduled to depart early this morning for Jamaica is fully prepared and...

GTTA lauds junior and cadet national teams

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GTTA lauds junior and cadet national teams

– rates performance successful The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) was unanimous yesterday when rating the performance of the national junior and cadet teams that participated at the...

Sustainable forestry can mitigate climate change

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– UN Forum on Forests Sustainable forest management policy is crucial at a time when climate change, the financial crisis and unsustainable development are posing severe risks to this...

Omali Rogers, Courtney James wanted by police

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Omali Rogers, Courtney James wanted by police

The police yesterday released bulletins for Omali Rogers and Courtney James. Rogers is wanted in connection with harbouring of wanted persons and for accessory to murder. Omali Rogers’s last known...

Chess Champion seeks assistance to spread sport

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Chess Champion seeks assistance to spread sport

ROSE HALL TOWN, CORENTYNE – Senior National Chess Champion Kriskal Persaud is in search of persons who are will to assist in aiding him to establish chess clubs in Berbice. It is his way of...

Western Union & RHTY&SC launches Junior Cricketer Ambassadors Programme

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Western Union & RHTY&SC launches Junior Cricketer Ambassadors Programme

Lewis, Austin & Pereira first to benefit Western Union Money Transfer and the Rose Hall Town Youth on Tuesday last launched an historic Junior Cricket Ambassadors Programme (JCAP) which will see...

Inter-Guianas Games : Locals ready to defend home turf

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Inter-Guianas Games : Locals ready to defend home turf

By Rawle Welch Coach of the Inter-Guianas football team Denis ‘Chow’ Hunte in an interview with Kaieteur Sport said that the players are fully focused and confident of doing well in front of...

Morgan could miss Colorado Springs stint

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Morgan could miss Colorado Springs stint

– Greene, D’Andrade on reserve Alika Morgan’s place among the athletes that were selected for an intense training stint in Colorado Springs is now in doubt following her recent ankle...

Single lane traffic expected to be restored this morning

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Single lane traffic expected to be restored this morning

The section of Sheriff Street, which was excavated on Tuesday, is still under repair and was yesterday completely closed. It is estimated that the road should be able to accommodate at least a single...

$GDF regrets football infraction$

GDF regrets football infraction

Apr 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GDF regrets football infraction

Following the expulsion of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) under-12 team from the Georgetown Football Association / Milo competition finals, the GDF’s Public Relations department has issued the...

National Library sponsors competition to rekindle love for reading

Apr 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on National Library sponsors competition to rekindle love for reading

In its quest to rekindle a love for reading among young children, the National Library will, on Monday, commence a Champion Readers competition to involve young people countrywide. According to Chief...