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PPP names Donald Ramotar Presidential candidate

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on PPP names Donald Ramotar Presidential candidate

Soviet-trained political scientist and economist Donald Ramotar was unanimously selected to lead the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) in this year’s general elections. Ramotar, 60, was...

Kitty man shot again by police

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Kitty man shot again by police

– cops say he’s wanted for robbery and murder The police yesterday afternoon shot a man who according to them is wanted in connection with the murder of Police Constable 20740 Vickram Singh....

Lad found dead in Barima River

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Lad found dead in Barima River

Residents of the Port Kaituma in the North West District were yesterday plunged into mourning following the news that one of their fellow villagers met his sudden demise reportedly by drowning....

M/V Clelia II cruise ship makes second visit to Guyana

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on M/V Clelia II cruise ship makes second visit to Guyana

As Guyana continues to be placed under the spotlight in the tourism sector, 78 passengers on board the M/V Clelia landed on the shores of the “Land of Many Waters”, with the expectation of...

Cocaine in rabbit against Guyanese in NY dismissed

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Cocaine in rabbit against Guyanese in NY dismissed

The charges of possession of and trafficking cocaine against Guyanese Roger Levans, a resident of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, who now resides in Queens NY, has been dismissed. The United Stated...

Guyanese among five held in $13M Barbadian drug bust

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese among five held in $13M Barbadian drug bust

Three Guyanese are among five men held in Barbados in one of the largest drug bust on the island in recent times. Barbados police say they have arrested and charged the men with having over $13...

Bandits fail to remove safe at Clonbrook Post Office

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits fail to remove safe at Clonbrook Post Office

Thanks to a secured vault, bandits failed once again in their attempt to remove a safe containing money to pay pensioners, from the Clonbrook Post Office on the East Coast of Demerara. The thieves...

Politicians come together at international gospel concert

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Politicians come together at international gospel concert

To a large gathering at the National Park on Saturday night, President Bharrat Jagdeo took his plea for love and unity in Guyana, embracing opposition party Alliance For Change (AFC) member Raphael...

Hindus celebrate New Year today

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Hindus celebrate New Year today

Hindus throughout Guyana will today join their counterparts throughout the world in celebrating the festival of Navraatri, which marks the commencement of the Hindu New Year. For the next nine days,...

Mason’s body found floating in Canal # 1 Conservancy

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Mason’s body found floating in Canal # 1 Conservancy

Police on the West Bank of Demerara are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a man that was found floating in the Canal # I conservancy. Kaieteur News...

Jeffrey, Singh, Seereram, Graham dominate GMRSC season opener

Apr 04, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jeffrey, Singh, Seereram, Graham dominate GMRSC season opener

Despite all the talk about how competitive the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club season opener would be, reigning Group 4 champion Kevin Jeffrey, Canadian Super Bike ace Kevin Graham and...

Sophia ‘thief’ remains unidentified

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Sophia ‘thief’ remains unidentified

Up to press time yesterday police were still trying to ascertain the identity of a man who was shot dead at ‘B’ Field Sophia early Saturday morning. Reports are that the man who is of African...

Bandits attack Corentyne contractor

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits attack Corentyne contractor

Armed bandits continue their reign of terror in the Ancient County of Berbice, with the latest attack committed on a vendor and her contractor husband at their Kilmarnack, Corentyne home early last...

Bulkan wins Scotia Bank golf tournament

Apr 04, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bulkan wins Scotia Bank golf tournament

Ronald Bulkan is the winner of the 2011 Scotia Bank Medal Play golf tournament played Saturday at the Lusignan Golf Club. Bulkan shot a net 66 from a gross 88 playing off a 22 handicap to come out...

Richards’ 15-ball cameo blasts Bartica ‘A’ to title over South Essequibo

Apr 04, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Richards’ 15-ball cameo blasts Bartica ‘A’ to title over South Essequibo

On a cool and windy evening at the Bartica Community Centre Ground on Saturday; home team Bartica ‘A’ cantered to the top prize of $400,000 when the dust was settled in the inaugural Carib Beer /...

Overgrown lots in Diamond a haven for criminals

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Overgrown lots in Diamond a haven for criminals

– community still plagued by daytime burglaries Despite the presence of two Community Policing Groups, residents of Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara say that they are still being plagued...

MSC beat GDF by 7 wickets, DCC, GCC play to draw

Apr 04, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on MSC beat GDF by 7 wickets, DCC, GCC play to draw

By Sean Devers A five-wicket haul from medium pacer Ameer Khan and an entertaining 89 from National opener Shemroy Barrington failed to save GDF from a seven wicket defeat against Malteenoes Sports...

Alpha to play CFU matches at home

Apr 04, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alpha to play CFU matches at home

Acquiring finances for sporting teams have always been a major matter, so when River Plate of Puerto Rico agreed to play their matches of the Caribbean Football Union Club Championship here in Guyana...

Stray catchers targeting East Coast Demerara

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Stray catchers targeting East Coast Demerara

Cattle farmers on the East Coast of Demerara whose straying animals were been picked up by stray catchers are claiming that the process is flawed. The claim came in the wake of a stray catching...

GABA shortlists 16 boxers as they look to London 2012

Apr 04, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABA shortlists 16 boxers as they look to London 2012

The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association has shortlisted a squad of 16 boxers to prepare for possible selection on the team to the Olympic Games in London, England next year. According to GABA President...

Over 40 horses already entered for Rising Sun race meet on April 17

Apr 04, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Over 40 horses already entered for Rising Sun race meet on April 17

With just over two weeks to go before race day the organizers of the Rising Sun Turf club’s one day horserace meet have stepped up preparations for the big day, which is set for Sunday April 17 at...

Macabees oust reigning champions

Apr 04, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Macabees oust reigning champions

– Ravens survive minor scare Macabees destroyed reigning national basketball club champions, Pistons and Ravens survived a minor scare against New Amsterdam Warriors at the Cliff Anderson...

Hornets Rugby Club returns executive at AGM

Apr 04, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hornets Rugby Club returns executive at AGM

The Hornets Rugby Football Club displayed confidence in their executive and re-elected them when they held their Annual General Meeting yesterday at the Coal pot Restaurant. Peter Green continues as...

GFF Super league top 4 tourney rescheduled

Apr 04, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF Super league top 4 tourney rescheduled

Due to the CFU Club Championships that is on going, and which involves Alpha United and Milerock, the Guyana Football Federation has been forced to reschedule the Super League Top 4 Team KO...

Jagdeo highlights dire need for mental health specialists

Apr 04, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo highlights dire need for mental health specialists

The improvement of mental health service within the public health sector must be premised on three pillars inclusive of infrastructure, financial investment and the requisite specialists, according...

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Guyana’s Men and Women table tennis team heads to El Salvador in June

THE AGE OF INNOCENCE IS AN ILLUSION

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News – What is often nice-sounding and inspirational is often out of touch with reality.... more