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Guyana will not arrest Bouterse

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana will not arrest Bouterse

In response to request by foreign powers – Jagdeo Guyana’s President Bharrat Jagdeo says that his country will not arrest Suriname’s Head of State Desi Bouterse whenever he visits the...

Mother of 14 dies after snake bite

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Mother of 14 dies after snake bite

A mother of 14 died Monday night at the Georgetown Public Hospital while being treated for a snake bite. According to reports, 42-year-old Kushmattie Sukhdeo, of La Bonne Intention, East Coast...

Female scam artist caught on camera

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Female scam artist caught on camera

– hands over money after traced to city bus park A female scam artist led a Campbellville businessman on a merry chase Monday shortly after she managed to swindle his establishment of thousands...

Magistrate warns against witness tampering

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Magistrate warns against witness tampering

As the Preliminary Inquiry into the Neesa Gopaul murder continues before Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, State Prosecutor Pritima Kissoon brought to the court’s...

Dem boys seh…Bharrat and Bouterse – two bees

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Bharrat and Bouterse – two bees

Mouth open and story jump out. Bouterse is de new leader of Suriname and Guyana was one of dem countries to celebrate de event. Bharrat go over to celebrate wid de man. Then Bouterse come over and de...

Nurses in training targeted for sickle cell edification

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Nurses in training targeted for sickle cell edification

As a part of its sustained efforts to raise awareness about sickle cell locally, the Guyana Sickle Cell Association (GSCA) has plans to target the country’s Nursing Schools. And according to member...

Diplomatic utterances on elections worry President

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Diplomatic utterances on elections worry President

– has problem with expression of “vested interest” Recent utterances of “vested interest” in Guyana’s upcoming General Elections is worrying President Bharat Jagdeo. The Guyanese...

RUSAL to invest almost $900M this year

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on RUSAL to invest almost $900M this year

– equipment, workers’ compensation targeted Russian-owned RUSAL/Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI) says that it plans to plug almost US$4.5M ($900) into its operations this year. Already,...

Shot bandit still hospitalised

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Shot bandit still hospitalised

Durban Street robbery… Shot bandit Robin Akeem Holder remains in a critical but stable condition at the Georgetown Hospital, after being shot twice by a licenced firearm holder during a robbery...

Amerindian Ministry willing to help Wilson

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Amerindian Ministry willing to help Wilson

By Edison Jefford The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs is interested in helping distance athlete, Doretta Wilson, and has sent for more information on the National Schools and 2010 Junior Cross Country...

Coach Seeram fired!

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Coach Seeram fired!

Mark Harper is Guyana’s new head coach By Sean Devers Former Guyana middle order batsman Mark Harper is Guyana’s new National head Coach, replacing Ravindra Seeram after another failure in the...

Boxers ready for action as ProAm boxing extravaganza resumes

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boxers ready for action as ProAm boxing extravaganza resumes

The last time that Kurt Bess and Anthony Augustin squared off, in a previous ProAm boxing card, the latter fighter had literally beat up on the former to take a lopsided points decision. Since then...

Resurfacing of Cycling Track at National Park commence

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Resurfacing of Cycling Track at National Park commence

Dipcon carrying out $24.59M works The long awaited re-surfacing of the Inner Circuit of the National Park, Guyana number one cycling circuit has finally commenced and is expected to be completed by...

Beaton only new cap in Guyana 4-Day team

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Beaton only new cap in Guyana 4-Day team

Fudadin named Captain By Sean Devers Essequibo fast bowler Rensford Beaton is the only player without First-Class experience in a Guyana 13-man Guyana squad to face host Jamaica in the opening round...

NAMILCO Football Festival finals set for Friday

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on NAMILCO Football Festival finals set for Friday

The long-awaited conclusion of the Namilco Football Festival will be witnessed this Friday, at the Tucville ground. The final will be played between Alpha United and Santos, while hosts Fruta...

Improved water supply draws nearer

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Improved water supply draws nearer

Improved water supply draws nearer – distribution network gears for upgrade The promised increased water supply to the nation is seemingly closer to realisation as a number of bids were opened...

GOA expresses condolences on the passing of Martin Stephenson

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on GOA expresses condolences on the passing of Martin Stephenson

The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has expressed condolences to the family and friend of the late President of the Athletics Association of Guyana and sport administrator, Martin J Stephenson, who...

Gutsy performance but not the best – Head Coach Collie Hercules

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gutsy performance but not the best – Head Coach Collie Hercules

By Franklin Wilson Head Coach of the National Under-20 team, which just returned from CONCACAF stage-two qualifying matches in Suriname, Collie Hercules, summed up the performances of his charges as...

Mother, step-father detained

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Mother, step-father detained

The mother and stepfather of a 21-year-old East Canje carpenter have been arrested pending investigations into the man’s mysterious death. The cousins of Chaitram Basdeo of Lot 911 New Area,...

Budget does not inspire change for the better – PNCR

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Budget does not inspire change for the better – PNCR

“We are certainly not building tomorrow’s Guyana today,” said Executive Member of the People’s National Congress/Reform, Cheryl Sampson, as she highlighted the glaring limitations of what has...

RHTY&SC recognise national U-20 football team

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC recognise national U-20 football team

$300,000 in hygienic & educational kits presented The National Under-20 football team on Monday were recognised by the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club for their efforts in the just concluded...

RHTY&SC/Church of Latter Day Saints donate items valued $2M

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTY&SC/Church of Latter Day Saints donate items valued $2M

Schools, Churches & Health Centers benefit The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Friday last donated items valued at $2million to a...

Suspect remanded for diamond dealers’ robbery

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Suspect remanded for diamond dealers’ robbery

Ryan Couchman, 32, of 1360 18th Street Diamond, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday to answer to the charge of...

Fire scare at Tutorial High compound

Jan 26, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Fire scare at Tutorial High compound

Staff and students of Tutorial High School, located on Woolford Avenue, yesterday experienced a fire scare that raised sufficient concern for them to completely evacuate the compound. This newspaper...

Guyana 1984 CONCACAF under-20 team was a force to be reckoned with

Jan 26, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana 1984 CONCACAF under-20 team was a force to be reckoned with

Dear Editor, Trinidad and Tobago hosted the 1984 Fifa 10th Concacaf youth football championship from August 19 to September 7. Guyana was placed in Group 3 alongside host Trinidad and Tobago,...

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Nandu and Thorne return home after invaluable exposure with WI U19s in England

Hamilton Green, Aubrey Norton, Roysdale Forde and human nature

Kaieteur News – One of the most painful ironies of civilization, is that the ordinary folks want to be ruled by educated... more

Christmas parties will have to be cancelled

Kaieteur News – In less than six weeks, the number of active COVID-19 coronavirus cases has increased five times. It... more