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Abduction of Natoo’s daughter… Kidnappers captured

Sep 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Abduction of Natoo’s daughter… Kidnappers captured

An early morning raid yesterday in the squatting communities of Tucville and Stevedore Housing Schemes has led to the arrest of several suspects in the kidnapping of 21-year-old Rorhema Dookie last...

Another paid hit-man in custody

Sep 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Another paid hit-man in custody

The relatives who have been implicated in the murder of 44 year-old US-based Guyanese Motilall Singh had reportedly paid another hit-man $180,000 to do the job. But the ‘hit-man’ made off with...

Tests being conducted at police lab

Sep 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Tests being conducted at police lab

Officials at the Police Forensic Laboratory are currently carrying out tests of paint samples removed from a GDF Coast Guard vessel and another boat with the aim of establishing whether or not they...

Bishops’ High teachers stage sit-in protest over student’s reinstatement

Sep 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Bishops’ High teachers stage sit-in protest over student’s reinstatement

– ‘Delinquent’ fourth former to be relocated By Gary Eleazar The apparent reinstatement of a fourth form student of The Bishops’ High School yesterday irked teachers of the school to the...

NDC Chairman blatantly lied to KNews – PNCR MP Williams

Sep 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on NDC Chairman blatantly lied to KNews – PNCR MP Williams

People’s National Congress Reform Member of Parliament, Mervyn Williams, and former party representative for Region Three, yesterday dismissed the comments made by Regional Chairman of Region...

PSC is responsible for Whyte-Nedd’s appointment

Sep 09, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on PSC is responsible for Whyte-Nedd’s appointment

– Minister Shaik Baksh By Sharmain Cornette Although Acting Chief Education Officer, Ms Genevieve Whyte-Nedd will reach the age of retirement next year, there has been no word as to whether she...

Antigua defends passport seizures, but halts practice

Sep 09, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Antigua defends passport seizures, but halts practice

Antigua and Barbuda’s Immigration Department has defended a previous policy of seizing passports of non-national children visiting the country, following an outcry from the Guyana government....

Prosecution believes prima facie case made out against #1 accused

Sep 09, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Prosecution believes prima facie case made out against #1 accused

Slain KN Pressmen PI… Murder accused Dwight Da Silva and Quincy Evans yesterday appeared yet again at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, and the Prosecution made its final submission in the...

Brothers held, cops search Friendship backyard

Sep 09, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Brothers held, cops search Friendship backyard

Missing US citizen… Three months after his disappearance, police have intensified investigations into the strange case of United States citizen Kwame Rumel Jobronewet, who vanished without a trace...

Could Agnes Gray be Guyana’s first Amerindian May Queen?

Sep 09, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Could Agnes Gray be Guyana’s first Amerindian May Queen?

It has been almost 50 years now, but Agnes Gray, still remembers the day she was crowned Maypole queen at her school. The year was 1960, and she was but seven-years-old. The country was six years...

Furniture giants Courts supports S&S HEP boxing extravaganza

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Furniture giants Courts supports S&S HEP boxing extravaganza

There is absolutely no way that sports activities can progress unless the corporate community intervenes with viable packages. However, the worldwide recession has had a negative impact on the local...

Ansa McAl Trading hands over cheque, Ogle/Industry makes grand return

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ansa McAl Trading hands over cheque, Ogle/Industry makes grand return

By Franklin Wilson Ansa McAl trading under their Mackeson brand has renewed their commitment to the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) with sponsorship of their 2009/2010 Senior League which...

Pastrana reneges on previous decision, to oppose ‘Hurry Up’ Moore

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pastrana reneges on previous decision, to oppose ‘Hurry Up’ Moore

Boxers intensify preparations as Caribbean fury set to explode By Michael Benjamin Former International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Organization (WBO) and International Boxing Association...

Keith Fraser (99*), Ramoo (49 & 5-41) propel W/Berbice

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Keith Fraser (99*), Ramoo (49 & 5-41) propel W/Berbice

BERBICE ZONE – Keith Fraser hit an unbeaten 99 and his teammate Krishnadat Ramoo made 49 and took 5-41 to propel West Berbcie to victory on Saturday in the Berbice zone of the National Neal...

Mavericks beat city side TSC

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mavericks beat city side TSC

Fifties from Jacobs, Barrington spur MSC to win DEMERARA ZONE – National players Shemroy Barrington and Steven Jacobs hit half-centuries in a century opening stand as host Malteenoes Sports...

Camptown, Conquerors clash headline latest Cellink PL play

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Camptown, Conquerors clash headline latest Cellink PL play

When the Cellink Premier League (CPL) continues this evening at the Tucville ground, second placed Camptown will be severely tested by fourth placed Fruta Conquerors in the main attraction. Home team...

Where is the Nat’l Sports Policy?

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Where is the Nat’l Sports Policy?

By Rawle Welch After telling reporters late last year in his year end review that the National Sports Policy is near to completion, the long-awaited document is still to be presented. The Policy...

Leonara advance to semi-final

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Leonara advance to semi-final

Action continued over the weekend in the Barakat Brothers West Demerara Cricket competition with Lenora beating Meten-Meer-Zorg ‘B’ to book a place in the semi-finals. Windsor Forest is the other...

D’Andrade, AAG in selection row

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on D’Andrade, AAG in selection row

By Edison Jefford Lionel D’Andrade believes that the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) is unjustified with the reason for his non-selection to compete at the 2009 IAAF World Half Marathon in...

Back Scheme Amelia’s Ward stun Front Scheme

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Back Scheme Amelia’s Ward stun Front Scheme

Back Scheme Amelia’s Ward stunned Front Scheme in a thriller Monday night when the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s (MCYS) inaugural Inter-Block Basketball contest opened at the Mackenzie...

Dr. Anthony pledges support for local Draughts

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dr. Anthony pledges support for local Draughts

Sports Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has committed his ministry to aid the development of Draughts, pledging their support as a major stakeholder with the Steering Committee that was recently selected...

GPF Joint Services preparation underway

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on GPF Joint Services preparation underway

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Joint Services preparation is currently underway and the Head Coach of the team, Lyndon Wilson is adamant that he has enough arsenals for them to defend their title this...

Religious leaders call for support mechanisms for those who attempt suicide

Sep 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Religious leaders call for support mechanisms for those who attempt suicide

Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy firmly believes that anyone attempting to commit suicide should not be treated as a criminal; saying “we (the Ministry of Health) will not criminalise our...

Mother agonizes over daughter’s mysterious death

Sep 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mother agonizes over daughter’s mysterious death

Shabera Archer was in Trinidad when she was informed of her 10-year old daughter Marcia Barran’s death. To say that she was shocked is putting it mildly. Archer had left her three daughters...

Int’l certification for Ogle Airport today

Sep 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Int’l certification for Ogle Airport today

– Extended facility to become operational in 2011 By Gary Eleazar The Ogle Airport will today be officially marking certification as an International facility along with the ceremonial signing...