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The greatest achievement of a man is becoming a father – Ramotar

Jun 15, 2008 knews News 1

Today is Father’s Day and this newspaper decided to take a peek into the lives of two prominent fathers in the local political sphere, namely People’s Progressive Party General Secretary Donald...

Motorcyclist shot by police after high-speed chase

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A high sped chase through the streets of Wortmanville ended with a 21-year-old man nursing a gunshot wound following a reported shootout with the police. Odel Anthony, 21, a plumber of Princes...

Ban placed on Pit Bull importation

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– temporary halt on Rottweilers Government has placed a ban on the importation of Pit Bulls, following several severe attacks on citizens. Government sources have also confirmed that a...

No new development in jungle manhunt

Jun 15, 2008 knews News 2

The Joint Services have reported no new development in the hunt for Rondell ‘Fineman’ Rawlins and members of his gang, who are being pursued in the dense jungle several miles from the...

Being a conscientious father is special

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By Enid Joaquin in Linden In a world where far too many fathers unashamedly neglect their offspring, sometimes to the point of leaving all the economic burden of raising their children to wives and...

Money changer shot, relieved of cash and firearm

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A popular America Street money changer was admitted to the Georgetown Hospital with two gunshot wounds which he sustained at the hands of bandits around 15:00 hours yesterday. Twenty-nine-year-old...

Inmate uses poetry to cope with frustration

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– Hopes to have work used in schools A convicted prisoner serving a 16 year sentence is using poetry to cope with his long lonely years behind bars. The man, 50-year-old Frank Cole, hopes to...

Businessman makes donation to victims of demolished home

Jun 15, 2008 knews News 1

After enduring a night exposed to the elements of nature, some of the residents of Lot 22 Sendall Place who became homeless after their home was demolished last Friday were yesterday in receipt of...

Guyanese author aims to popularise ‘Strategic Communication’

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Guyanese author, Gary Thompson aims to make a difference when he publishes his new book ‘Strategic Communication’ in the near future. Thompson related that the change he is advocating...

Snooping!!!

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Wiretapping and its implications By Dale Andrews When President Bharrat Jagdeo announced that Guyana, like many other countries, is moving towards introducing legislation to facilitate wiretapping,...

CARIFESTA Youth Village for construction at National Park

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Twelve youth centres geared to facilitate over 12,000 youths from across Guyana, the Caribbean and other visiting contingents are to be constructed at the National Park in Georgetown to constitute...

Carib Charitable Trust donates tables/chairs to elderly home

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Recently the Uncle Eddie’s Home for the elderly received a sizeable donation of tables and chairs from the overseas based Carib Charitable Trust entity to assist with seating accommodation and...

Non-attendance of prisoners in interior courts worrying officials

Jun 15, 2008 knews News 1

By Nadia Guyadeen Over the years, Guyana has seen many cases where persons have been incarcerated for extended periods, sometimes without their cases being heard. Many have questioned why this is so....

PGS employee killed in Sheriff Street accident

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An employee of the Professional Guard Service (PGS) was killed yesterday following an accident at the junction of Sheriff and Craig Streets, Campbellville, involving a truck and a motorcycle. The...

Free legal services now available to Essequibians

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Essequibians who cannot afford to pay for legal services will now be able to benefit from a legal aid clinic that was launched in Anna Regina on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two, yesterday by Minister...

YCG – a fundamental contributor to health care

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The local Health Ministry, although equipped and driven in its endeavours, has over the years required the assistance of international and many Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in its quest to...

Ronald Sanders – No more Yen for whales

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By Sir Ronald Sanders Dominica’s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, and his Cabinet have taken a decision that will not endear them to the Japan Whaling Association or to some of the governments in...

Forward to the future! Heehaw!

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The Parrot is not a fashion buff, and by extension, not a trend setter. To put it simply, I wear what I am comfortable with even if it means sporting the same thing ever so often. Of course I have to...

Peeping Tom – The Road That Snapped My Strut

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The publisher of this newspaper is a very charitable man. He has been known to be very free-handed in helping others, including offering assistance to many causes within our society. He is also...

Suriname needle ‘Golden Jaguars’ in tough battle

Jun 15, 2008 knews Sports 1

Big win at home needed to advance By Franklin Wilson compliments of Digicel and Carib Guyana’s ‘Golden Jaguars’ went down to host Suriname by the lone goal of their encounter in the first leg...

Bartica FA benefits from former resident’s benevolence

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The Bartica Football Association recently benefited from the generosity of a former resident. They recently received of a barrel containing football gear sent from Canada by a football enthusiast,...

Cost of Living: Where are we heading?

Jun 15, 2008 knews Peeping Tom 2

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA, INTRODUCTION The effects of the rise in the cost of living was right in front of me as I looked out of my office building in Queenstown this last week. Soon we will not be...

Ryan Crawford Memorial TC to stage CARICOM Meet July 6

Jun 15, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Ryan Crawford Memorial TC to stage CARICOM Meet July 6

The Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club, formerly Alness TC, will stage their CARICOM horserace meeting on July 6 at their Corentyne racetrack. The day’s racing will see eight races being run with...

Guyana Softball League/Banks DIH cricket…15 matches to be played today as competition continues

Jun 15, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Softball League/Banks DIH cricket…15 matches to be played today as competition continues

A total 15 matches will be contested today when play in the Banks DIH sponsored Guyana Softball League limited overs cricket competition continues at various locations. Starting from 9:00am: Rangers...

Blame the Government – Polygraphs will be conducted to find the dishonest

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Almost as soon as the government got into office in 1992, people brought out the microscope and the examination began. It was not long before there were charges of corruption and favouritism and of...