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Libya: By what right?

Apr 03, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Libya: By what right?

By Sir Ronald Sanders There has been a great debate over the military action in Libya by several Western governments, supported by some Arab governments. The central question has been: by what right...

Driver claims he was kidnapped

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Driver claims he was kidnapped

– police recover Ruger 40 automatic pistol, 9mm and cash Police believe that they have wounded one of the perpetrators of last Friday nights attack on a D’Urban Street businessman, during a...

Works Ministry hammer falls on Canadian High Commission

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Works Ministry hammer falls on Canadian High Commission

Plans to build a security hut at the Canadian High Commission yesterday came to a screeching halt as workers from the Ministry of Public Works and Communication descended and removed several steel...

Ramotar gets the edge to become PPP Presidential Candidate

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Ramotar gets the edge to become PPP Presidential Candidate

Donald Ramotar, who sits at the helm of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), looks the most likely candidate to be the party’s presidential candidate at this year’s...

Death row inmates appealing to commute death sentence

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Death row inmates appealing to commute death sentence

By Rabindra Rooplall Forty Death Row inmates are appealing their death sentence since the National Assembly in October 2010, voted to amend the Act abolishing the mandatory imposition of the death...

Dem boys seh…Canada gun now tek way Guyanese visa

Apr 03, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Canada gun now tek way Guyanese visa

India win de World Cup and it cause problems in some place. Ganda invite some friends to watch de match pun TV that he get as part of de One Laptop Per Family programme fuh help out wid de education...

Four decades of selfless service in nursing

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News 1

Jean Persaud is a ‘Special Person’ “It’s not just about the money. Yes, money is important, but I feel so good when I treat somebody and they come back and say, ‘Nurse, that...

Police kill suspect in house breaking episode

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Police kill suspect in house breaking episode

Up to press time yesterday police were trying to ascertain the identity of a man who was shot and killed at ‘B’ Field Sophia. Reports are that the man who is of African descent was shot...

Land next to Sparendaam cemetery was properly secured – ‘Buddy’s’ Official

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Land next to Sparendaam cemetery was properly secured – ‘Buddy’s’ Official

An official from Buddy’s has stated that the land next to the Sparendaam burial ground was secured through all the right channels and is not the government’s reserve. This comes following...

From the Diaspora…Why should the Diaspora care what happens in Guyana?

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…Why should the Diaspora care what happens in Guyana?

By Ralph Seeram My cell phone beeped and the text message flashed across the screen “great New Amsterdam article, Kaieteur News, New York edition”. This text message surprised me, not because of...

Immigration TALK: Rights & Responsibilities of a Green Card Holder

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Immigration TALK: Rights & Responsibilities of a Green Card Holder

By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram A green card is issued to all permanent residents as proof that they are authorized to live and work in the United States. If you are a permanent resident age 18 or older,...

New Amsterdam Rotary Club awards outstanding contributors

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on New Amsterdam Rotary Club awards outstanding contributors

One organization and one individual were awarded when the Rotary Club of New Amsterdam held its World Understanding and Peace Awareness Dinner and Awards ceremony at the Caribbean Cuisine, Number Two...

Gayadin produces blistering 36.3 seconds to grab Group 3 pole

Apr 03, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gayadin produces blistering 36.3 seconds to grab Group 3 pole

-Jeffrey top of the grid in Group 4 Judging from the times recorded by drivers in Group 4 and 3, motor racing fans across Guyana are in for an exhilarating day of daredevilry when the Guyana Motor...

Ex-GRA officer seeks redress after dismissal

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-GRA officer seeks redress after dismissal

…Investigations by OP reveals that he should be reinstated Almost six years after being dismissed from the Customs and Trade Administration of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Richard Prince, is...

GCB President frustrated as Labour Ministry’s slow progress stall Elections

Apr 03, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB President frustrated as Labour Ministry’s slow progress stall Elections

By Sean Devers Once a West Indian cricketing power-house, Guyana endured its worst ever First-Class season this year. In addition to the poor showing on the field, allegations of political...

Crosse eyes century for MSC

Apr 03, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Crosse eyes century for MSC

By Sean Devers Malteenoes eighteen-year-old left-hander Kwame Crosse looks well set for his second first division century while National batsmen Leon Johnson and Vishaul Singh hit fifties for GCC on...

Linden Foundation slump to second straight defeat

Apr 03, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Linden Foundation slump to second straight defeat

– LTI make strong claim for 2011 title By Edison Jefford It became even clearer Friday evening that there will be a new champion in the Victory Valley Royals 2011 Schools’ Championships...

“The cream rises to the top while the tail wags the dog!”

Apr 03, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on “The cream rises to the top while the tail wags the dog!”

Colin E. H. Croft That India and Sri Lanka got to the final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 was no coincidence. Despite tremendous pressures, as hosts, they have been the teams that have played the...

Wolf Warriors, Trophy Stall Angels into quarter-finals

Apr 03, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wolf Warriors, Trophy Stall Angels into quarter-finals

With the remaining round of the Super 16 to be played today at the Everest Cricket Club, this year’s GT&T 10/10 Softball Cricket Competition is swinging into full gear and yesterday’s...

Alien remanded for forged passports

Apr 03, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Alien remanded for forged passports

Gloria Barahina Guevara, a 39-year-old was on Friday refused bail by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry when the woman appeared on two counts of uttering forged Spanish passports to Guyana’s...

A brutal awakening – The escalating nature of domestic violence

Apr 03, 2011 knews News Comments Off on A brutal awakening – The escalating nature of domestic violence

According to one writer, “love shouldn’t hurt, drag you through an emotional roller coaster or leave you feeling like less of a person.” However, this is perhaps how being in love had left...

Divisional Egalitarianism – ‘unhealing’ the land

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Divisional Egalitarianism – ‘unhealing’ the land

By Michael Benjamin The old belief that all men are born equal may be deemed sound thinking until one arrives in Guyana. A friend once proclaimed that all Guyanese are equal but some are more equal...

Freddie should consider emulating Jeffrey’s scholarly penmanship

Apr 03, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Freddie should consider emulating Jeffrey’s scholarly penmanship

Dear Editor, I applaud Adam Harris and Stella for their principled positions on journalistic integrity as exemplified by their unwillingness to support Freddie Kissoon’s unsubstantiated claims. I...

Book centre gears for Easter weekend

Apr 03, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Book centre gears for Easter weekend

Yesterday Guyana Reading and Research Centre (GRRC) launched its biggest and longest book sale at its new location on Woolford Avenue. According to the director, Rupert Hopkinson the new location is...

The current military campaign in Libya raises many questions

Apr 03, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The current military campaign in Libya raises many questions

Dear Editor, The current military campaign in Libya raises many unanswered questions on the necessity for even-handedness on the part of those with the policing wherewithal in the international...

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CWI Cricket West Indies suspends Alzarri Joseph for two matches

A lesson from the bread lines of America

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- If the American elections of 2024 delivered any one lesson to the rest of the world, it... more