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Torture teen three years later…Nandlall backpedals on torture teen compensation

Mar 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Torture teen three years later…Nandlall backpedals on torture teen compensation

…says he has to ascertain Govt. next move The teenager who had his genitals set alight in 2009 during a Police murder nvestigation is yet to receive the $6.5M in compensation awarded by the High...

AFC slams Rohee’s persecution of Ramnarine

Mar 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on AFC slams Rohee’s persecution of Ramnarine

…says Constitution bars Ministerial interference The Constitution bars any Minister from interfering in the performance of the functions of Public Officers and therefore Home Affairs Minister,...

US Company acquires 44 square-mile plot in Kaituma

Mar 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on US Company acquires 44 square-mile plot in Kaituma

…. to explore for rare minerals used in electronics REE International, Inc. a US-Based mineral exploration company focused on ‘rare earth elements,’ has announced the acquisition of a...

US Citizen murders Guyanese wife

Mar 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on US Citizen murders Guyanese wife

…police launch manhunt for suspect A 27 year-old relationship ended brutally on Tuesday evening last when Bibi Shameena Deen, 43, also known as ‘Sharmila’ of Canefield Canje Berbice, was...

Guyanese woman gunned down outside Queens New York home

Mar 22, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese woman gunned down outside Queens New York home

By Rich Bockmann A normally tranquil street in South Ozone Park, New York, was dotted with yellow tags Sunday afternoon, marking the bullet casings left behind after two men opened fire...

A quest for an unwanted intervention

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A quest for an unwanted intervention

The constitution is the supreme law of the land. We keep hearing this statement whenever some problems develop over the rights and freedoms of the individual. However, many people are still...

Dem boys seh…Thiefing spreading all over de place

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Thiefing spreading all over de place

Plenty of dem Government people ain’t intend to change and learn because dem set in dem thiefing ways. Tek Cement Roti. He got $90M fuh put back and straighten de books. He got to...

If APNU has evidence what will GECOM do?

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on If APNU has evidence what will GECOM do?

In life humans make all sorts of claims to suit their own purpose. The role of the less subjective person, particularly the educated human, particular the person who has a legally trained mind...

WE DO NOT NEED A SPECIALTY HOSPITAL!

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on WE DO NOT NEED A SPECIALTY HOSPITAL!

The middle class in Guyana is growing and growing fast. They are doing well because of the growth in the Guyanese economy. Many Guyanese are now in a stronger financial position. The higher...

Whatever happened to balanced and objective reporting?

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Whatever happened to balanced and objective reporting?

DEAR EDITOR, It is amazing how a newspaper can easily gulp down a piece of information that came its way through the grapevine or a deep throat source and pretend that that information is...

The PPP is being deceptive and selective on proportionality

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPP is being deceptive and selective on proportionality

DEAR EDITOR, The PPP has, since the results of the last elections, discovered the virtues of proportionality. It’s their new mantra. They placed it at the top of the tripartite agenda. They...

I’ve lost all faith in this country’s justice system

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on I’ve lost all faith in this country’s justice system

DEAR EDITOR, As I read the Monday, 19 March 2012 dailies, several of which headlined, ‘Boat crash survivor yet to be compensated’ … ‘seeks new legal team to collect a huge sum...

One less Jaguar; One step backward in Eco-tourism

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on One less Jaguar; One step backward in Eco-tourism

DEAR EDITOR, I was excited to see Guyana making strides in tourism despites its challenges. I was happy to read Rain Forest Tours is about to embark on its 10th annual Overland Safari and...

Freedom of Speech and the GPF

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Freedom of Speech and the GPF

DEAR EDITOR, In all democracies there are statues that promote and protect the freedom of speech. Within most democracies there are organizations that also seek in the interest of society, to...

GFF/EBFA U16 to kick Saturday at Grove Play-field

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/EBFA U16 to kick Saturday at Grove Play-field

Ten teams to vie for supremacy; U13 starts in a week Competitive football action on the East Bank of Demerara is set to kick off this weekend when the Guyana Football...

GFA hands over audited financial reports for 2011 to Banks DIH Ltd

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFA hands over audited financial reports for 2011 to Banks DIH Ltd

Marketing Executive of Banks DIH Ltd Carlton Joao was presented with copies of audited financial reports for the year 2011 and the Banks Beer Football Festival from Treasurer of the Georgetown...

Barath replaces Powell for last two Digicel ODIs

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Barath replaces Powell for last two Digicel ODIs

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Adrian Barath was chosen to replace fellow opener Kieran Powell in the West Indies 13-member squad for the last two Digicel One Day Internationals against...

Women’s basketball team matured just in time

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Women’s basketball team matured just in time

-says Head Coach, Bernard Daniels By Edison Jefford Head Coach of Guyana’s national women’s basketball team, Bernard Daniels, who is in his first season with the team, has said that the unit...

GMR&SC ‘race of Champions’ Meet…Team Singh will be competitive come race day

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC ‘race of Champions’ Meet…Team Singh will be competitive come race day

Reigning Group 2A champion Chet Singh in an interview with Kaieteur Sport yesterday via telephone said that he is relishing the new additions to the category and welcomed all competitors....

Guyanese boxers win 3 out of 4 fights, Khan is boxer of the night

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese boxers win 3 out of 4 fights, Khan is boxer of the night

Guyanese boxers were impressive last evening in the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic box off preparation tournament in the Twin Island Republic. According to brief reports, the Guyanese fighters...

FFP hands over $$$ worth of gear to cricket clubs in Berbice

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on FFP hands over $$$ worth of gear to cricket clubs in Berbice

The amazing and progressive development of cricket in Berbice received a major boost when 20 clubs received millions of dollars worth of cricket gear and other items from Food for The...

Sponsors support assures Mayor’s Cup Inter Ward football prizes

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sponsors support assures Mayor’s Cup Inter Ward football prizes

– Tourney kicks off tomorrow Support by four major sponsors has assured the top four finishers in this year’s Mayor’s Cup annual Knock-Out Inter Ward Football...

GT&T 10/10 Countrywide Softball Cricket

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT&T 10/10 Countrywide Softball Cricket

The GT&T 10/10 Countrywide Softball Cricket Competition continues this weekend with more matches, at various venues. Below is a scheduled of the venues and the amount of matches to...

FFP (Guy) Inc. joins RHTY&SC to sponsor T20 tourney for Berbice River teams

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on FFP (Guy) Inc. joins RHTY&SC to sponsor T20 tourney for Berbice River teams

Cricket teams in the Berbice River areas which have been long neglected are breathing a sigh of relief since their constant pleas for tournaments have been finally answered. This is...

Kings take Trophy Stall Basketball crown in Linden after Neils free throws

Mar 22, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kings take Trophy Stall Basketball crown in Linden after Neils free throws

Beat Pistons 45-38 It was the telling effect of national player Steve Neils’ nerves down the stretch in tandem with former national Marvin Hartman, that paved the way for the...