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NICIL money invested in undisclosed projects

May 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on NICIL money invested in undisclosed projects

…only US$3.5M remains in the coffers – Brassington By Gary Eleazar Head of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) Winston Brassington, has revealed...

German citizen claims Police brutality

May 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on German citizen claims Police brutality

– after Irfaan Ali ‘wake house’ incident A Guyana-born woman who is now a German citizen, claims that she was badly beaten and dragged out of her house by the police...

Marriott Feasibility Study under ‘lock and key’

May 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Marriott Feasibility Study under ‘lock and key’

… ‘show and tell’ session for Opposition could be arranged-Finance Minister By Gary Eleazar The factors that motivated primarily the Bharrat Jagdeo-led government to take a lead role in...

Thieves slit watchman’s throat

May 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Thieves slit watchman’s throat

The once peaceful and secure community of Enmore, East Coast Demerara is once again grappling with another savage murder, the second in less than two weeks. This time it is 60-year old watchman,...

Eunice ‘Miss Nicey’ Ettienne – Coomaka mom of 19 is a ‘Special Person’

May 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Eunice ‘Miss Nicey’ Ettienne – Coomaka mom of 19 is a ‘Special Person’

“You couldn’t even begin to imagine what it was like to prepare three square meals for 19 children every day! My mother is an extraordinary woman.” – Eunice Ettienne’s eldest daughter,...

Dem boys seh…Dem gone wid de NICIL money

May 13, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Dem gone wid de NICIL money

De NICIL kitty empty. De Rat and he kavakamites know that dem was coming out suh dem start a cleanup campaign. De main man Brazzy and he second in command, Maasee, been in de thick of things....

Reasonable men and women would find nothing unreasonable with these demands

May 13, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Reasonable men and women would find nothing unreasonable with these demands

Dear Editor, There are times in a nation’s history when men and women of reason, statesmen and states women must step forward. Putting aside partisan political agendas they must be...

PPP Govt.’s illegality continues unabated

May 13, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on PPP Govt.’s illegality continues unabated

Dear Editor, Notwithstanding all the mouthings of President Ramotar, and Finance Minister, Ashni Singh, and CEO Mr Brassington, such will never legalise the illegality about the...

We must not wrest children from the God-given format of family without considering the serious consequences

May 13, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on We must not wrest children from the God-given format of family without considering the serious consequences

Dear Editor, Presently, America is undergoing what I believe is a radical social experiment – the redefining of marriage. Ultimately, it’s not about whether or not gays and...

Lincoln Lewis inaccurate on racial coding complaint

May 13, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Lincoln Lewis inaccurate on racial coding complaint

Dear Editor, Reference is made to Mr. Lincoln Lewis’s missive “The President has opted for a ‘divide and rule’ strategy” (KN May 10) accusing the President and a Regional...

The citizens need iron clad evidence from the President

May 13, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The citizens need iron clad evidence from the President

Dear Editor, President Ramotar has broken his silence on NICIL not putting its money into the Consolidated Fund. Many have argued that this practice is a violation of Section 216 of the...

These rice farmers are still to pay their arrears

May 13, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on These rice farmers are still to pay their arrears

Dear Editor, I have said more than a mouth-full on this issue of the delinquent rate payers who own large amount of cultivated rice land in Region Two. I do not want to sound...

Guyana’s ‘Golden Jaguars’ WC Qualifiers launched

May 13, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana’s ‘Golden Jaguars’ WC Qualifiers launched

National pride at stake, we cannot afford to be stingy with our monies – Dr. Anthony Guyana’s football has a dream – Shabazz By Rawle Welch “With...

President’s/Jefford Track & Field Classic…YK Investments & Pawn Shop on board again

May 13, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on President’s/Jefford Track & Field Classic…YK Investments & Pawn Shop on board again

They’ve been from the inception and according to Managing Director of YK Investments & Pawn Shop, Harry Yenkana, the entity will continue to support the President’s / Jefford Track...

Water recedes in Region Nine as rainfall stops

May 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Water recedes in Region Nine as rainfall stops

Heavy rains and flooding remain major concerns for residents in various parts of Region Nine as the water in the Takutu River continues to overflow the banks. During the past week...

Letter to the Sports Editor…Vibrant club executive and meaningful association representation is needed in football

May 13, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the Sports Editor…Vibrant club executive and meaningful association representation is needed in football

Dear Editor, Reference is hereby made to the above caption as it relates to a letter captioned “The government should become involved in football just as it has in cricket” by...

Guyanese football coach receives prestigious accolade for football diligence

May 13, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese football coach receives prestigious accolade for football diligence

Peter Barry may have migrated to the United Kingdom but his heart is still in Guyana. The young coach recently departed these shores after a scouting mission to identify possible talent for...

Team Cocoas rider takes top honours as event gets underway

May 13, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Team Cocoas rider takes top honours as event gets underway

Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport Annual Three Stage Cycle Road Race Frank Traveiso, representing Team Cocoas of Miami, rode a brilliant race from Corriverton to New Amsterdam and...

Locals to impress at IAAF World Athletics Day Meet

May 13, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Locals to impress at IAAF World Athletics Day Meet

Tevin Garraway along with other local athletes in Guyana will set the Police Sports Club ground track on fire today when the officials indicate the start of the IAAF World...

“England v West Indies – Lords Cricket Ground – Test No. 1 – Nowhere to hide anymore!”

May 13, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on “England v West Indies – Lords Cricket Ground – Test No. 1 – Nowhere to hide anymore!”

Colin E. H. Croft To paraphrase 41st President of USA, George Herbert Walker Bush, better of two Bushes who were USA Presidents, who would be better remembered had it not been for his...

Sunday Cartoon

May 13, 2012 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

Compromise and Democracy

May 13, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Compromise and Democracy

As events unfold in our political landscape, it is obvious that our politicians are determined to ignore the message delivered by the electorate at the last elections: they must work...

A Pepsi in a Coca-Cola bottle… Guyanese collector to put historical curiosity on auction

May 13, 2012 KNews News 1

Not too many people will keep a bottle of Pepsi without opening it for 25 years. Rajnauth Persaud has done so. Don’t be surprised, the bottle of beverage is no ordinary one. It happens to be...

GPHC eye department begs improvements

May 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC eye department begs improvements

Despite constant appeals to replace the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)’s Eye Department operating suite with its old, rusted and badly damaged instruments, nothing is being...

Sunday May 13, 2012

May 13, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Sunday May 13, 2012

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Bangladesh and Ireland qualify for 2023 women’s T20 World Cup

Sep 25, 2022

(Cricinfo) – Bangladesh and Ireland have booked their places at the next women’s T20 World Cup, to be held in South Africa early next year. In the semi-finals of the qualifying tournament...