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Two perish in river mishap, one missing

Aug 12, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Two perish in river mishap, one missing

Police are investigating a mishap in the Essequibo River, which left two men dead and a 10-year-old feared drowned. Up to press time yesterday the body of 10-year-old Ricky Jainarine had still not...

Lawyer charged with bribing murder victim’s wife

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… to appear in court today A prominent Berbice defence attorney is expected to appear in the Number 51 Village Magistrate’s Court today for allegedly inducing the wife of a murder victim to give...

Trunkers nabbed after high-speed car chase

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Two suspected “trunkers” operating in West Berbice were in Police custody last night after they were apprehended following a high-speed chase on the West Berbice highway yesterday afternoon....

Double standard evident in Govt’s use of polygraph – GPSU

Aug 12, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Double standard evident in Govt’s use of polygraph – GPSU

The manner in which polygraph tests are imposed in this country clearly exemplifies the pursuit of narrow political objectives thus it cannot be perceived as in the national interest, said President...

New York Senate intervention secures visas for grieving sisters

Aug 12, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on New York Senate intervention secures visas for grieving sisters

New York, NY – After a recent jet ski accident that led to the tragic death of a Queens father and son, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and State Senator Joe Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) helped...

Field supervisor gives conflicting kidnap reports

Aug 12, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Field supervisor gives conflicting kidnap reports

A field supervisor attached to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is still to give police a statement to support his claim that he was confronted by two men dressed in military wear in the Enmore...

Prosecutor insists Simels, co-accused guilty

Aug 12, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Prosecutor insists Simels, co-accused guilty

Robert Simels trial… Unlike Monday, yesterday was a more subdued and a smaller group gathered at the Cadman plaza courtroom in downtown Brooklyn as the Simels/Irving case headed for conclusion....

PNCR want Jagdeo to address allegations of criminal link

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…stage another picketing In its continued effort to emphasise concerns of national interest, members of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) staged another picketing exercise, yesterday....

Driver’s sister detained, mother questioned released on station bail

Aug 12, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Driver’s sister detained, mother questioned released on station bail

– man who struck down Eileen August still at large Police have detained the 21-year-old sister of the driver who failed to take 78-year-old Eileen August to hospital after knocking her down...

Residents of Uncle Eddie’s Home get makeovers

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Just a few months after they underwent a terrorising ordeal when bandits killed their security guard, residents of the Uncle Eddie’s Home had their spirits lifted as Cosmetologist, Clemesa...

Runaway 16-year-old on longest run yet

Aug 12, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Runaway 16-year-old on longest run yet

Donna Brown, of 202 Shell Road, Kitty, has been missing from her home for the past week. Reports reaching Kaieteur News state that Brown, who is the only child for her mother, frequently leaves her...

Sacred Hindu day announced

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The Hindu society has announced the eight divine manifestation of the Lord Vishnu. It falls on the eight tithi of the second fortnight of Bhadrapada (August-September). This is the Puma (full) avatar...

National Squash team get assistance from Ansa McAl

Aug 12, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Squash team get assistance from Ansa McAl

By Rawle Welch Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success and that is what the junior national Squash players have displayed for a number of years, features...

Inaugural MCYS Inter-Block Basketball gears for Linden

Aug 12, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Inaugural MCYS Inter-Block Basketball gears for Linden

“You don’t have to be a ‘star boy’ to play” – Ninvalle By Edison Jefford The inaugural Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Inter-Block Basketball championship is set for...

Fojo and Shelly G get highest Accolade nominations

Aug 12, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Fojo and Shelly G get highest Accolade nominations

The highpoint of the VIP launch of the 2009 Accolade Music Awards of Guyana was the unveiling of the nominations at the Regency Hotel and according to it, Fojo and Shelly G received the greatest...

Guyana Cup 2009 preparations heats up

Aug 12, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Cup 2009 preparations heats up

As the $6.5M Guyana Cup horserace meet at the Rising Sun Turf Club just mere days away, Entries have closed and over 70 horses have taken entry. All the major stables in the country have upped their...

Wize Up HIV/AIDS Initiative impacting on society

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Since its official launch several months ago the Wize Up HIV/AIDS Initiative has been impacting greatly in schools and other sections of society according to Vizion Sounds officials. Officially...

DCC beat GNIC to book semi-final spot

Aug 12, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCC beat GNIC to book semi-final spot

As Griffith, Munroe and George shine A solid half-century from West Indies Under-19 selectee Trevon Griffith and incisive spin bowling from Untom Munroe and Kevin George spearheaded DCC to an...

Robbery accused remanded

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Quacy Letlow, 21, and Delon Farley, 19, were both remanded to prison yesterday by Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. It was alleged that the two defendants on...

Holiday turns into nightmare as cousin steals luggage

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The search is on for Reshma Singh, who, it is alleged, stole her cousin’s baggage and proceeded to sell its contents. Anita Kuim came back to visit her home country on her holiday. She took up...

Battle for final spot in National League commences

Aug 12, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Battle for final spot in National League commences

Bartica beat Essequibo 3-1 The battle for the final available spot in the Guyana Football Federation National League between respective teams from Bartica, Essequibo and East Bank kicked off on...

Berbice Cricket Board/Scotia Bank 2009 cricket academy concludes

Aug 12, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Cricket Board/Scotia Bank 2009 cricket academy concludes

Sixteen year-old Surendra Kissoonlall of the Rose Hall Town Pepsi Under-19 team was named Cricketer of the Academy when the curtains came down on the highly successful first ever Berbice Cricket...

$100,000 bail on stolen boat engine charge

Aug 12, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on $100,000 bail on stolen boat engine charge

Ricardo Guyadeen, 36, of Lot 28 Grove, East Bank Demerara and Ramesh Ramsingh, 19, of Section E Long Stelling, East Bank Demerara were both placed on $100,000 bail by Magistrate Priya Beharry at the...

Strikers, Bravado to clash in final

Aug 12, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Strikers, Bravado to clash in final

Hillfoot Strikers will square off with Dynas Bravado in the Guyana Softball and Windball Cricket Association (GS&WCA) sponsored 15-15 Tapeball Cricket final on August 22 following semi-final...

Man stabs father, placed on $40,000 bail

Aug 12, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Man stabs father, placed on $40,000 bail

A man who stabbed his father twice on Saturday afternoon was yesterday placed on $40,000 bail by Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Randy Ganesh, of Lot 1 Bel Air,...