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Anti-Money Laundering discussions … We are not opposed to the presence of the Press – APNU

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Anti-Money Laundering discussions … We are not opposed to the presence of the Press – APNU

Shadow Finance Minister of the A Partnership of National Unity (APNU), Carl Greenidge is saying that the opposition, which is a part of the Parliamentary Select Committee, is not opposed to the...

Biker struck by car, crushed by minibus

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Biker struck by car, crushed by minibus

A biker was killed during the wee hours of Saturday morning after he collided with a car and was then run over by a Route 44 mini-bus at the junction of Albert and Regent Streets, Georgetown. The man...

Lindeners stage protest during Ramotar’s visit

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Lindeners stage protest during Ramotar’s visit

…most businesses shut their doors Most businesses in Linden closed their doors, yesterday, and Lindeners left their homes to converge at the Five Corner (Washer Pond Road) to protest the...

Amaila Falls Access Road less than two miles from completion – Ramotar

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Amaila Falls Access Road less than two miles from completion – Ramotar

The Amaila Falls Access Road is almost complete according to Head of State, President Donald Ramotar. Addressing media operatives at Office of the President, President Ramotar told reporters that...

Overturned tractor kills man in Mahaicony rice field

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Overturned tractor kills man in Mahaicony rice field

A 56-year old tractor operator perished when his vehicle turned over and pinned him in the rice field he was ploughing yesterday. Rameshwar Persaud, of Wash Clothes, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara...

Devoted Leprologist, Dr Holly Alexander, M.S., is a ‘Special Person’

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Devoted Leprologist, Dr Holly Alexander, M.S., is a ‘Special Person’

“I have that feeling of satisfaction; I am satisfied because I was able to help. You go into medicine because you want to see people get better and in this field you can see that.” By...

Body of bound, gagged security guard found after Rose Hall robbery

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Body of bound, gagged security guard found after Rose Hall robbery

Berbice recorded it first case of murder after a security guard employed with RKs Security firm was found dead around 03:00 hrs.at the Rose Hall Town Branch of the furniture giant’s Lucky...

Dem boys seh…Rob de Earth to follow Ganga

Jan 26, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Rob de Earth to follow Ganga

People use to frighten de name Persaud. Dem remember when Mitta Sharma get couple cuff from Anand Persaud then from Mata Persaud. Now is time fuh de table turn. Donald sharing de blows this time. De...

Boxing champion appeals for his belt Boxing officials promise to deliver the goods soon

Jan 26, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Boxing champion appeals for his belt Boxing officials promise to deliver the goods soon

Recently crowned super middleweight champion, Dereck ‘Lights Out’ Richmond, is an aggrieved man; one month after sending James ‘Sack’ Walcott to the canvas for good and earning the...

Teen drowns in hotel pool

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Teen drowns in hotel pool

Without seeking permission from his guardians, Shemar Edwards went to the Princess International Hotel yesterday with about 20 friends. About two hours before the pool closed, the 17-year-old had...

GABA to host Pre-Season Games today

Jan 26, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABA to host Pre-Season Games today

The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) will be hosting some pre-season games today at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall ahead of what is expected to be another busy year for the...

GBTI U-15 and Female Inter Secondary School Cricket tourneys unveiled by RHTY&SC

Jan 26, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBTI U-15 and Female Inter Secondary School Cricket tourneys unveiled by RHTY&SC

While most cricket administrators continue to pay lip service to the development of game in Guyana, the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) continues to implement new programmes to...

Skeldon Sugar factory employee electrocuted

Jan 26, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Skeldon Sugar factory employee electrocuted

Officials at the Skeldon Sugar Factory are probing the death of a 23-year-old electrician at the controversial entity. Kaieteur News understands that Ulric Leonard Johnson, of Lot 48 Leeds Village,...

All set for Kennard Memorial Turf Club horse race meet today

Jan 26, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on All set for Kennard Memorial Turf Club horse race meet today

After being rescheduled on two occasions due to inclement weather, all is now set for the Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) Horse race meet slated for their track at Bush Lot Farm Corentyne, Berbice...

“ICC, BCCI, ACB & ECB Cricket Cartel – The one who pays the piper calls the tune!”

Jan 26, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on “ICC, BCCI, ACB & ECB Cricket Cartel – The one who pays the piper calls the tune!”

Colin E. H. Croft It was from former West Indies Cricket Board President Pat Rousseau that I remember hearing it, during West Indies tour to England 1995, my first tour as a Sports Journalist, a...

REGIONAL ONE DAY FACTS

Jan 26, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on REGIONAL ONE DAY FACTS

Statistician Charwayne Walker this week takes a look back and the Regional One Day Cricket tournament as Guyana challenges their regional counterparts for supremacy in this format of the game. Walker...

Third-time lucky Li keeps her wits to win Australian Open

Jan 26, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Third-time lucky Li keeps her wits to win Australian Open

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – “Best speech ever” was the universal verdict to Li Na’s unscripted thanks at the trophy ceremony after she erased two near-misses at Melbourne Park with...

Letter to the sports Editor The Cricket charade continues unabated; parliament must intervene

Jan 26, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letter to the sports Editor The Cricket charade continues unabated; parliament must intervene

Dear Sports Editor, The 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) is fixed for (today) Sunday 26 January, 2014. Yet again a new constitution will be foisted on Guyana’s...

21st Ricks & Sari Agro Industries 11-Race Meet Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams wins feature contest in City season opener Anthony is top juvenile

Jan 26, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on 21st Ricks & Sari Agro Industries 11-Race Meet Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams wins feature contest in City season opener Anthony is top juvenile

By Franklin Wilson Roraima Bikers Club cyclist, Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams pedaled his way to a convincing win in the feature school boys and invitational 35-lap race when the cycling season in the...