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Govt to re-examine Linden tariffs – President Ramotar

Jul 24, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Govt to re-examine Linden tariffs – President Ramotar

Head of State Donald Ramotar last night announced, during an eight-minute address to the nation, that the method used to increase electricity tariffs in Linden will be re-examined. “I am willing to...

Chaos as Harbour Bridge spans collapse

Jul 24, 2012 knews News Comments Off on Chaos as Harbour Bridge spans collapse

…to be up and running in 48 hrs – GM By Leonard Gildarie and Keeran Singh Chaos ensued shortly before the rush hour yesterday morning, when a section of the Demerara Harbour Bridge...

T&T pathologist for Linden deaths

Jul 24, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on T&T pathologist for Linden deaths

The Alliance For Change (AFC) in a statement yesterday indicated that it has arranged for a pathologist from Trinidad & Tobago to come to Guyana to witness the post mortem examinations of the...

It is incredible how history often taunts political miscreants

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on It is incredible how history often taunts political miscreants

Dear Editor, The PPP could dance all around the facts and reality it wants but, as GHK Lall aptly reminded us, when a political party that depends on racial voting and that operates in a...

The PNCR remains the most progressive political party in current day Guyana

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PNCR remains the most progressive political party in current day Guyana

Dear Editor, It is pellucid that activities of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) have always attracted much public attention and opinion from the wider Guyanese society and further...

Managing Corruption using the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Managing Corruption using the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System

Dear Editor, Last December at the Public Service Award of Excellence at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) Annual Dinner and Awards ceremony, the Hon. President Donald...

Fung-A-Fat, Joseph deliver for Guyana

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fung-A-Fat, Joseph deliver for Guyana

Mary Fung-A-Fat and Nyron Joseph emerged atop of their categories at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Caribbean Championships Sunday night at the Liguanea Club Kingston...

Digicel Horse Race Classic…Who So Ever wins again

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Horse Race Classic…Who So Ever wins again

Who so ever owned by Dennis DeRoop of the Simple Royal Stable Corentyne, Berbice is turning out to be the horse to beat in the horseracing circle. The horse sourced from America and...

25th edition Friday Night Fights…Clive Atwell admits Revlon Lake affair is a tough fight but confident of victory

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on 25th edition Friday Night Fights…Clive Atwell admits Revlon Lake affair is a tough fight but confident of victory

When the Friday Night Fights started some three years ago, the general idea was to create a platform for young pugilists to accrue as many fights as possible so as to market themselves...

Ministry of Sports, NSC organizes five day cricket academy in Enterprise

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ministry of Sports, NSC organizes five day cricket academy in Enterprise

School’s out and the August holidays are once again upon us. Many parents opt to take their children to Vacation Bible School or in some cases, arrange extra-curricular lessons to...

TradeWind Tankers ‘True Champions’ Volleyball Tournament…GTC 1 takes centre stage in Young Achievers absence

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on TradeWind Tankers ‘True Champions’ Volleyball Tournament…GTC 1 takes centre stage in Young Achievers absence

In the absence of pre tournament favorite and defending champions Young Achievers, Guysuco Training Center 1 (GTC 1) took full advantage and amassed the maximum 90 points in the first leg of...

Guyana Pre cadet Team Secure 2 Gold and 1 Bronze at Caribbean C/ships

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Pre cadet Team Secure 2 Gold and 1 Bronze at Caribbean C/ships

Guyana Mini Cadet team playing in the 7th Caribbean Pre cadet Table Tennis Championships at Mona Campus Jamaica, secured two gold medals and a bronze on the second day of action. Boys Under...

Rupununi climb to the top in GFF FIA League

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rupununi climb to the top in GFF FIA League

– Georgetown and Rupununi battle @ GFC today The Rupununi girls over the weekend came out victorious, climbing to the top of the points standing after winning both of their games...

NSC to hold cycle race programme Saturday in the National Park

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on NSC to hold cycle race programme Saturday in the National Park

National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohamed MS has organized a cycle programme on Saturday, July 28 at the National Park Circuit commencing at 09:00hrs. The event is sponsored by the...

Gavin Lewis reclaims Boy’s 18 title from Longe

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gavin Lewis reclaims Boy’s 18 title from Longe

Niamatalli upsets Barckoy to reach Men’s 35 finals Gavin Lewis, who took a break from competing in the Boy’s 18 category last year, returned to wrest the title away from defending...

The Linden deaths: Is there a State conspiracy?

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The Linden deaths: Is there a State conspiracy?

At the candlelight vigil outside of Parliament for the Linden martyrs on Sunday evening, Denis Chabrol of Demerara Waves put his recorder into my face and pointedly asked a question. He said; “Mr...

A National Task Force for Traffic is needed

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A National Task Force for Traffic is needed

The Government and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) need to set up a national task force to scrutinise the nation’s deplorable traffic situation and work unremittingly to put an end to it, with...

Dem boys seh…Uncle Adam barely get pampers

Jul 24, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Uncle Adam barely get pampers

Some people does deh good till dem bite off more than they could chew. Whole year dey does strong and healthy and mekkin laugh ‘bout people till de people dem start fuh cry. Dey mek laugh ‘bout...

Guyana Watch off to tremendous start

Jul 24, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Watch off to tremendous start

– Hundreds receive treatment at Patentia, Timehri and St. Cuthbert’s Mission – Berbicians prepare for visit tomorrow Following last Saturday’s much appreciated...

A COMMISSION OF INQUIRY SHOULD BE HELD INTO THE BRIDGE COLLAPSE

Jul 24, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A COMMISSION OF INQUIRY SHOULD BE HELD INTO THE BRIDGE COLLAPSE

A section of the Demerara Harbour Bridge collapsed yesterday causing major disruptions of traffic to and from West Demerara. There will be serious economic losses as a result of this problem. This...

Accused Linden looters on $150,000 bail each

Jul 24, 2012 knews News Comments Off on Accused Linden looters on $150,000 bail each

…lawyers say clients were all taken from their homes Five men appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday. They were brought before Magistrate Ann Mc Lennan to answer the charge of...

Driver of burnt-out tanker describes harrowing experience in Linden

Jul 24, 2012 knews News Comments Off on Driver of burnt-out tanker describes harrowing experience in Linden

“Dem tell we anytime we move de truck dey gon follow we and beat we.” While there continues to be much focus on the plight of Lindeners, the driver of a fuel tanker is counting his lucky stars...

Decision to deploy water cannon rests with police

Jul 24, 2012 knews News Comments Off on Decision to deploy water cannon rests with police

“They are the professionals, it is their call …If they decided to take it to Linden it’s their decision not mine.”- Home Affairs Minister By Gary Eleazar Minister of Home Affairs Clement...

Vigils staged at State House, Parliament Building

Jul 24, 2012 knews News Comments Off on Vigils staged at State House, Parliament Building

Several persons last evening held a candlelight vigil in front of State House on Main Street, as part of their ongoing movement for “justice and compensation” for the three Lindeners, who lost...

Digicel lauds High Court ruling

Jul 24, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Digicel lauds High Court ruling

Communication giant Digicel, has lauded the decision of Justice Rishi Persaud last Friday in which he ruled that the monopoly held by GT&T to provide telecommunications service or to regulate...