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BOOK REVIEW: The Sticky Wicket Trilogy

Sep 16, 2012 knews News Comments Off on BOOK REVIEW: The Sticky Wicket Trilogy

Author explores sanctity of cricket in West Indian Diaspora By Dr. Glenville Ashby Sometimes the most profound and meaningful of gifts are inconspicuously wrapped. Sticky Wicket is one such...

“We’re the restless-hearted, not the chained and bound.”

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on “We’re the restless-hearted, not the chained and bound.”

Have you ever seen the 1985 movie, “Nine and a half weeks?” It is based on the 1978 publication of the memoirs of a woman whose identity to this day has never been revealed. It tells the true...

Jankie Mahadeo and Old Ma’s will

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on Jankie Mahadeo and Old Ma’s will

By Michael Jordan The seawalls that protect Guyana’s coastlands from the Atlantic hold decades upon decades of secrets…secrets of hidden love affairs…of rites to unseen forces…and of murder....

The Baccoo Speaks

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

It is heartening to learn that people survived the boat mishap that I warned about, but this is not going to be the last of the boating accidents. For one, people take the waters for granted and they...

Agonism anyone?

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Agonism anyone?

I’ve always been a bit leery of the liberal premise that lions and lambs can sit around a table and through rational discussion, arrive at a consensus on which they can all act and live happily...

FROM THE HIGH SEAS TO THE BOOKSHELVES: PIRACY IN GUYANA

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on FROM THE HIGH SEAS TO THE BOOKSHELVES: PIRACY IN GUYANA

This week the topic of piracy moved seamlessly from the violent type on the high seas to the perpetually contentious area of copyright. Copyright violations are rampant in Guyana. Almost all parents...

DHQ defend GDF Inter-Unit Athletics title

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on DHQ defend GDF Inter-Unit Athletics title

– Perry storms to 20.1 seconds in 200m Defence Headquarters (DHQ) successfully defended its Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Inter-Unit Track and Field title yesterday at the Base Camp Ayangana...

Samuels ready to step-up with bat and ball

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Samuels ready to step-up with bat and ball

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Marlon Samuels believes he will have a key role to play in the West Indies team in the upcoming ICC World T20 tournament. The top-order batsman, who also bowls clever off-spin,...

Boxing great Ali honoured for fights outside the ring

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Boxing great Ali honoured for fights outside the ring

(Reuters) – Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali was honored on Thursday for his humanitarian efforts and civil rights work at an awards ceremony in Philadelphia. The $100,000 award called...

Miller / Andrews make it to final

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Miller / Andrews make it to final

Top seed Jeremy Miller/Jason Andrews booked their place in the final of this year’s Trophy Stall-sponsored Doubles Tournament after securing a comprehensive win over the pair of Bishan Dalip /...

Archrivals RHT Gizmos & Gadgets & Albion to clash tomorrow

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Archrivals RHT Gizmos & Gadgets & Albion to clash tomorrow

Spectators are expected by the hundreds at the Albion Cricket Ground tomorrow when Albion Cricket Club clash with arch rivals Rose Hall Town Gizmos and Gadgets (RHTG&G) in the final of the...

ECCB release revised U-19 40 overs fixtures

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on ECCB release revised U-19 40 overs fixtures

The East Coast Cricket Board has released revised fixtures for their Under-19 40-overs competition, matches bowling off at 11:00hrs starting today. Following are those fixtures: Saturday 15th...

GFSCA Softball tourney continues tomorrow

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on GFSCA Softball tourney continues tomorrow

The Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) sponsored by Mike’s Pharmacy, Ariel Enterprise, Trophy Stall, Ramchand Auto Spares, Survival, Motor Trend, and Petama Enterprise,...

Action packed encounter as Independence Cup cricket competition concludes

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Action packed encounter as Independence Cup cricket competition concludes

Savage Masters will oppose Success Masters when action in the Independence Cup cricket finals gets underway at the famous Bourda sward tomorrow morning. The two teams will battle in a 25 overs a side...

‘Hurry Up’ Moore stages fistic night of fury

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on ‘Hurry Up’ Moore stages fistic night of fury

Howard Eastman/Clive Atwell return to the ring Reigning PABA and WBC CABOFE Super Bantamweight champion, Leon ‘Hurry Up’ Moore, has combed the globe searching for that elusive fight that can turn...

$6.5M on offer as Bush Lot United Turf Club stages Horserace Meet

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on $6.5M on offer as Bush Lot United Turf Club stages Horserace Meet

Preparations have begun for the Bush Lot United Turf Club (BLUTC) one-day Horserace Meet slated for Sunday September 30 at Bush Lot Village West Coast Berbice. Eight races are listed on the day’s...

Top Berbice Cyclists to assault National Park for this weekend’s event

Sep 15, 2012 knews Sports Comments Off on Top Berbice Cyclists to assault National Park for this weekend’s event

The Flying Ace Cycle Club of Berbice has upped their preparation for the sixth annual five stage cycle road race which is slated for October in Guyana. According to club Coach Randolph Roberts, the...

Barking behind fences without facing the truth

Sep 15, 2012 knews Letters Comments Off on Barking behind fences without facing the truth

DEAR EDITOR, Unlike Romel Roopnarine who gets G$395,000 of taxpayers’ money every month for barking to his OP masters’ commands, I don’t have the time to respond to his every yelp. I write...

A complete overhaul of the current policing system is required

Sep 15, 2012 knews Letters Comments Off on A complete overhaul of the current policing system is required

DEAR EDITOR, It is obvious that something is fundamentally wrong with policing in Guyana. It is my opinion that this problem cannot be fixed by a commission of inquiry or some cosmetic change of...

The knowledge society

Sep 15, 2012 knews Letters Comments Off on The knowledge society

DEAR EDITOR, September is designated Amerindian Heritage Month. It is a month set aside by the current PPP/C administration to focus attention on the progress made by our indigenous peoples over the...

Re-grading of Lodge Secondary School

Sep 15, 2012 knews Letters Comments Off on Re-grading of Lodge Secondary School

Dear Editor, The Kaieteur News of 4th September, 2012, reported that Chief Education Officer, Mr. Olato Sam ‘hinted that Lodge Secondary School will soon be named a Grade ‘A’ School as part of...

Seeking value for money

Sep 15, 2012 knews Editorial Comments Off on Seeking value for money

Some years ago, after an announcement that the Marriott brand was coming to Guyana, there was need for a sewer main to be diverted. The contract was awarded to Courtney Benn Contracting Services. The...

Trio remanded for weekend rampage at sea

Sep 14, 2012 knews News Comments Off on Trio remanded for weekend rampage at sea

Three men were yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with several counts of robbery under arms at high sea. Richard Mangal, Gary Joseph and Eon Sampson appeared before Acting Chief...

Superbike rider dies in drag racing accident

Sep 14, 2012 knews News Comments Off on Superbike rider dies in drag racing accident

The rider of a Yamaha superbike died early yesterday morning in a gruesome accident at the Sheet Anchor, East Canje, Berbice, while drag racing with another biker. Dead is Jarvis De Freitas called...

Dem boys seh… Jagdeo can’t be forgiven

Sep 14, 2012 knews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Jagdeo can’t be forgiven

All dem holy book seh nuff things. Dem seh good, bad and indifferent things. In some cases some of dem things does confuse mankind. Some of dem does got to get a reminder. One good book seh that thou...

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No place for little boys in a big man’s world

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- There’s an old saying in Guyana: “You can’t put a little boy to do a big man’s... more