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DPP seeks to have Judge recuse self

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on DPP seeks to have Judge recuse self

… Pink suitcase High court trial The ‘cocaine in pink suitcase’ hearing in the High Court took a surprising twist yesterday. When the matter was called before Justice William Ramlal and...

Cops seeking advice after finding no evidence of murder

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Cops seeking advice after finding no evidence of murder

With all the hoopla surrounding the tragic death of 30-year old Bridgette Gangadeen, investigators are now forced to seek the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions to determine what charge or...

PM clears air on mining issue

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on PM clears air on mining issue

…Asserts Government’s commitment to ensure survival of the industry Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, in a press release, stated that “contrary to what various paid advertisements have been...

UNICEF pledges continued support to Child Rights Commission

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on UNICEF pledges continued support to Child Rights Commission

By supporting the efforts of the Constitutional Commission on the Rights of the Child, the United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to aid Government’s attempt of...

GT&T signs 3-year endorsement with Tourism Association

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on GT&T signs 3-year endorsement with Tourism Association

The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) received one of its biggest endorsements, yesterday, when the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) signed an agreement to support...

Dem Boys Seh… W I mek England cry and Fip get goadie

May 04, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem Boys Seh… W I mek England cry and Fip get goadie

God got to be a West Indian. Yesterday when West Indies play England, dem English mek a total that woulda challenge ten West Indies team. But this time, de Big man decide fuh send de rain because all...

Wood thief granted bail

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Wood thief granted bail

“I only gave away four pieces of 2×4” A 52-year-old man was granted $25,000 bail on a charge of simple larceny, when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the...

Workplace illnesses on govt’s radar

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Workplace illnesses on govt’s radar

…stress far more prevalent than accidents Workplace illnesses, due to stress and unsafe conditions, have far outnumbered accidents. Government has announced a comprehensive plan to change this....

UG seeks assistance outside of Govt.

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on UG seeks assistance outside of Govt.

… subventions not enough, University operating at a deficit – Vincent Alexander Vice Chancellor of the University Lawrence Carrington, just last week revealed the Strategic Plan of the...

Brazilian miner stabbed to death

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Brazilian miner stabbed to death

A 30-year-old Brazilian was stabbed to death at around 14:40 hrs on Sunday at Black Water Backdam, Mazaruni during a brawl with two other men. Police said that the victim, Goncalver DaSilva, was...

Another robbery on Alexander Street and bandits remain one step ahead of the police

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Another robbery on Alexander Street and bandits remain one step ahead of the police

Alexander Street, and more particularly the Regent Street junction, Bourda, is often regarded as the livewire of downtown activities. This corner has seen brutal assaults, daring pickpockets and a...

May Day rally… GAWU bemoans split between FITUG, GTUC

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on May Day rally… GAWU bemoans split between FITUG, GTUC

– lashes out at GuySuCo, CLICO, bauxite crisis A number of trade unions are calling for differences to be set aside and a united front presented to tackle Guyana’s problems. The call was...

Man died of blunt trauma to head and drowning

May 04, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Man died of blunt trauma to head and drowning

… Body found in Goed Fortuin canal The remains of 57-year-old Inshan Ally whose body was fished out of a canal in Goed Fortuin was yesterday exhumed to facilitate a post mortem examination. The...

High tides frustrate seashore communities

May 04, 2010 knews News Comments Off on High tides frustrate seashore communities

…crops, homes under water For the fourth time this year, residents occupying the Sea defence dam at Cullen, Essequibo Coast, continue to be affected by the excessive hide tides. Residents who are...

Ruquayah Bouyer crowned Miss Linden

May 04, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Ruquayah Bouyer crowned Miss Linden

Spectacular performances, including a riveting talent display that merited a standing ovation, all but clinched the deal for delegate Number Four, Ruquayah Bouyer, who was early Sunday morning...

Berbice Youth seriously injured at school fair brawl

May 04, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Berbice Youth seriously injured at school fair brawl

One youth was hospitalised and subsequently discharged yesterday, while his alleged attacker is in police custody following a brawl at a May Fair held at the Berbice Educational Institute on...

Guyana’s strength lies in its multicultural history

May 04, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Guyana’s strength lies in its multicultural history

President Bharrat Jagdeo emphasised that it is recognised that Guyana is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural country and that all people have contributed equally to its development. His comments came at...

CARELESS with CARICOM – Part 1

May 04, 2010 knews News Comments Off on CARELESS with CARICOM – Part 1

Sir Shridath Ramphal (Sir Shridath has held the positions of Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Chairman of the West Indian Commission and Chief...

Heavyweight Royston Booker is new Mr. Hugh Ross

May 04, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Heavyweight Royston Booker is new Mr. Hugh Ross

Alisha Fortune retains Ms. Body Fitness crown The new King of the Hugh Ross Classic Bodybuilding & Fitness show dubbed ‘The Ultimate Competition’ and sanctioned by the Guyana...

Alpha arrest GDF, Rosignol soften Liquid Gold, Buxton stall Seawall

May 04, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha arrest GDF, Rosignol soften Liquid Gold, Buxton stall Seawall

Alpha United rebounded from the thrashing they received from Riddim Squad in the Mayor’s Cup competition to hammer the Guyana Defence Force 4-1 when competition in the Guyana Football Federation...

Lady Jags in final preparation for Women’s World Cup Qualifying – Stage II

May 04, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Lady Jags in final preparation for Women’s World Cup Qualifying – Stage II

– Holds one week camp and Business Presentation in Toronto The Guyana National Women’s Football team, known as the “Lady Jags” will this week go into their final stage of preparation for...

Event technical committee confirms replacement in Sri Lanka women’s squad

May 04, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Event technical committee confirms replacement in Sri Lanka women’s squad

The ICC has confirmed the event technical committee of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 has approved a replacement player for Shashikala Siriwardane in the Sri Lanka women’s squad. The confirmation was...

Police arrest other disciplined services to win Police B division domino Competition

May 04, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Police arrest other disciplined services to win Police B division domino Competition

There is a time for every thing and that was so true when the Military and Para Military organisations in Berbice downed their weapons and other tools and engaged in a day of domino at the Central...

Second set of Mayor’s Cup quarter-finals set for tomorrow

May 04, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Second set of Mayor’s Cup quarter-finals set for tomorrow

With last year’s champion, Pele FC out of the championships, the Mayor’s Cup football extravaganza will witness the ascension of a new champion. The line up for semi-finals places who will...

Former amateur champion Wencel Thomas touted for national coach duties

May 04, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Former amateur champion Wencel Thomas touted for national coach duties

Following recommendations by his colleagues and other affiliates, to President of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association, and subsequently the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dr. Frank Anthony,...

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Mental illness is real and a serious public health concern

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mental illness is a reality we often acknowledge in passing but seldom confront with the... more