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P.J. Patterson gets Caricom’s highest award

Jul 03, 2009 knews News Comments Off on P.J. Patterson gets Caricom’s highest award

Former Jamaican Prime Minister, Percival J. Patterson, was last evening bestowed with Caricom’s highest award, the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC). The honour is in recognition of...

Maltreating Caricom citizens is repugnant – Jagdeo

Jul 03, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Maltreating Caricom citizens is repugnant – Jagdeo

By Tusika Martin Caribbean countries have the sovereign right to determine their own immigration policies. However maltreatment of Caricom citizens is repugnant to the revised Treaty of Chaguaramas...

Successful integration key to regional development- Prof. Harris

Jul 03, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Successful integration key to regional development- Prof. Harris

Professor Nigel Harris of the University of the West Indies, who is attending the 30th Caricom Summit of Heads of Government, yesterday, told local and regional media operatives that successful...

Judge cites cops for perjury

Jul 03, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Judge cites cops for perjury

…as‘Blondie’ freed -”This court will recommend perjury charges for the three police officers who offered evidence”-Justice Ramlal There was euphoria yesterday at the High Court after murder...

Triangular love affair lands in court

Jul 03, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Triangular love affair lands in court

Two women were yesterday placed on a two-year bond to keep the peace after they appeared before Magistrate Melissa Ogle to answer charges of assault, causing actually bodily harm. Taking the stand,...

Arjoon creates first upset

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Arjoon creates first upset

Alex Arjoon created the first upset in this year’s GT&T sponsored National Senior Squash Championships when he defeated former champion Robert Fernandes in a five-set thriller as...

Camptown oppose Conquerors, GFC play Western Tigers

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Camptown oppose Conquerors, GFC play Western Tigers

A potentially breathtaking double header in the 2009 Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Cellink Premier League is set for this evening at the Tucville ground. Tonight’s feature will see...

Floodlights XI to play Rangers Masters at National Park Tarmac tonight

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Floodlights XI to play Rangers Masters at National Park Tarmac tonight

Tonight at the National Park, the Wellman Master Cup nationwide softball competition sponsored by Mike’s Pharmacy will begin in a dynamic way when for the first time ever a softball cricket match...

Sixth annual Namilco ‘Wheat Up’ cycle road race set for Monday

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sixth annual Namilco ‘Wheat Up’ cycle road race set for Monday

Coincides with company’s 40th anniversary The sixth annual National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) ‘Wheat Up’ cycle road race, organised by the Roraima Bikers Club is set for Monday,...

Guyana to host 2 regional cricket tournaments this year

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana to host 2 regional cricket tournaments this year

GCB will not sanction private 20/20 tournaments By Sean Devers The second half of 2009 will be a busy one for cricket in Guyana since two regional tournaments and a 20/20 cricket festival will be...

Digicel MSC T/20 Tapeball cricket continues this weekend

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel MSC T/20 Tapeball cricket continues this weekend

Play in the Digicel sponsored Mackenzie Sports Club Twenty20 Tapeball cricket competition is set to continue today at the MSC ground starting from 5:30pm. Endeavour All Star are set to challenge Blue...

Gouveia places second in Barbados Golf tourney

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gouveia places second in Barbados Golf tourney

Guyana’s Ian Gouveia was among the top performers at the 26th Beacon Barbados Open Golf championships, played last weekend at the Royal Westmoreland Club in St. James. Gouveia finished second with...

Republic Bank donates $191,000 worth of trophies to GUYBCA

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Republic Bank donates $191,000 worth of trophies to GUYBCA

Republic Bank has donated a sum of $191,168 to the Guyana Blind Cricket Association (GUYBCA) for trophies and special awards, as Guyana steps up preparation to host the 4th annual regional Blind...

Alpha United President calls for stern action against defaulting footballer

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alpha United President calls for stern action against defaulting footballer

President of the Alpha United Football Club (AUFC), Odinga Lumumba is calling on the executives of the Guyana Football Federation to address several inconsistencies that he feels is threatening the...

Frustrated with action of Housing Ministry

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Frustrated with action of Housing Ministry

Dear Editor, On 23rd July, 2007, I paid the sum of $102,000 for a house lot at Dochfour Housing Scheme, East Coast, Demerara. This sum covered the cost for the “Title”. I was told the “Title”...

CARICOM needs unity to achieve regional integration

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on CARICOM needs unity to achieve regional integration

Dear Editor, The Caribbean is a region which shares a common culture and a common history. It is a region which experienced European invasion and American domination and has sprung into a vibrant...

Defending champs NAU regain lead in BFA/Coca Cola League

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Defending champs NAU regain lead in BFA/Coca Cola League

Defending Berbice Football Association senior Coca Cola champions New Amsterdam United (NAU) have regained the lead in the competition when they needled Cougars on Wednesday afternoon at Burnham...

Chicken farm in Success

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Chicken farm in Success

Dear Editor, We the residents of the Western part of Success, East Coast Demerara, are being faced with a very disgusting stench in the area. There is a resident near the Hindu Temple, who uses his...

Self-inflicted “blackeye” by PNCR

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Self-inflicted “blackeye” by PNCR

Dear Editor, The just concluded Georgetown District Conference of the People’s National Congress -Reform (PNCR) seems to have been another journey down the road of self-destruction. Those who were...

Sweet-talking Diamond resident lands in jail

Jul 03, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Sweet-talking Diamond resident lands in jail

A 50-year-old man who left his home at Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, to roam the Essequibo Coast, and allegedly fleece people by pretending to be in a position to obtain visas for his...

Entries for Norman Singh Turf Club July 19 meet close on the 12th

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Entries for Norman Singh Turf Club July 19 meet close on the 12th

Horseracing lovers are assured of an action packed day of exciting races when the Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club (NSMTC) stages a one-day meeting at the Club’s Bel Air #6 Village, West Coast...

Magistrate’s actions are justified

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Magistrate’s actions are justified

Dear Editor, Once again a Magistrate on the Essequibo Coast had to register her total dismay at the most deplorable condition of two of the three courts on that coast, by refusing to work in them....

GASP gear up for Caricom Day tournament

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on GASP gear up for Caricom Day tournament

Approximately one week after inscribing her name on the Earl Vigilance Memorial Lien Trophy, National Scrabble champion, Abigail McDonald, is set to continue her dominance when the Guyana Association...

Magistrate re-opens Essequibo courts

Jul 03, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Magistrate re-opens Essequibo courts

Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty resumed duties at the Charity Magistrate’s Court, yesterday, amidst moves to clear the high weeds that have been infesting the court compound. On Monday, Magistrate Mc...

Nah all ting bright and beautiful

Jul 03, 2009 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Nah all ting bright and beautiful

Right now some people preparing to challenge one another fuh represent Guyana at a contest wheh de people got to be beautiful, intelligent and tall enough to attract attention. Fifteen of dem jump up...

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Two Guyanese to officiate at AMBC youth championships

As we count down to the anniversary, questions need answers

Kaieteur News – In a week’s time, it will be one year of a brand new presidency, a presidency that almost didn’t... more

Guyana cannot hide behind CARICOM’s frock tail

Kaieteur News – The government’s explanation relating to persons travelling from Trinidad and Tobago makes no sense... more