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‘Skinny’s’ escape blamed on contractor’s error

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A contractor’s mistake may have facilitated the escape of notorious criminal Jermaine ‘Skinny’ Charles. A senior source at the Sparendaam Police Station told this newspaper that the wooden...

State Funeral today for Guyana’s 1st President

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Guyanese of every class, colour, creed and political affiliation yesterday turned up at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) to get a glimpse of the body of the late former President of Guyana, the...

Nine-year-old perishes in Sophia ‘Blacka’

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Ten-year-old friend survives after artificial respiration By Alex Wayne Screams of deep anguish filled the air in Guyhoc Park yesterday afternoon when a single-parent mother received news of her...

Fishermen call for stiffer penalties for illegal fishing in local territory

Jun 30, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Fishermen call for stiffer penalties for illegal fishing in local territory

There is need for stronger penalties to be implemented to deal with persons who are caught fishing illegally in Guyana’s waters. This is one of the issues that were highlighted yesterday when the...

Slaughtered miners…Arrival date of forensic expert unknown – Rohee

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Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, says he is yet to receive word on when the requested forensic expert from the United States of America will arrive in Guyana to assist in ascertaining certain...

Sewerage problem in Albouystown continues

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– despite complaints lodged almost a year ago Residents of the Albouystown area are upset over failure of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to rectify the sewerage problem that they have been...

Substance abusers prone to mental disorders – Dr Bhiro Harry

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The problem of substance abuse is undoubtedly linked to mental disorders, and according to Head of the Mental Health Unit at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr Bhiro Harry, the two...

The show must go on, and it shall…The rebirth of the Theatre Guild

Jun 30, 2008 knews News Comments Off on The show must go on, and it shall…The rebirth of the Theatre Guild

By Rustom Seegopaul Like a phoenix rising from its own ashes, so has the Theatre Guild risen once again, and along with it the hope that the era of theatre in Guyana has been reborn. The handing-over...

Gender-based training to pave way for expanded substance abuse treatment – Minister Ramsammy

Jun 30, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Gender-based training to pave way for expanded substance abuse treatment – Minister Ramsammy

With the intent of ensuring that substance abuse treatment is offered to both males and females, the Ministry of Health will be initiating a gender-based training programme for those who will be...

CARIFESTA X fever hits Berbice

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NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Berbicians were given a prelude to CARIFESTA X on Saturday night. The activity, which was held at the compound of the New Amsterdam Technical Institute, was free of...

Centenarian laid to rest

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New Amsterdam, Berbice – Tears flowed freely as friends and relatives eulogized the woman who was possibly the oldest woman in Berbice – Ms. Ursula Julian. The Howard’s Alley, New Amsterdam...

Humanitarian Mission donates house to a needy family

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ROSE HALL TOWN, CORENTYNE – Humanitarian Mission 2008 kicked off yesterday at Rose Hall Town on the Corentyne. The New Jersey Arya Samaj, in collaboration with the Guyana Central Arya Samaj...

Man dies after vehicle topples

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The relatives of 33-year-old Lloyd Mendonza are now in mourning after an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) which he was driving toppled on a Mahdia trail, claiming his life. The accident occurred on Saturday...

Journalism of speculations and allegations

Jun 30, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Journalism of speculations and allegations

DEAR EDITOR, About 200 years ago, President Jefferson said: “The only security of all is in a free press.” And in 1823, he said: “The force of public opinion cannot be resisted when permitted...

Reintroduce religious education in the school system

Jun 30, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Reintroduce religious education in the school system

DEAR EDITOR, I heartily support Mr. Roger Williams’ call for the re-introduction of Religious Education in the school system (SN Letter June 24, 2008). As well as attempting to deal with...

Jeffrey, Fernandes capture Open titles

Jun 30, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Jeffrey, Fernandes capture Open titles

– Jinx finally broken……….Jeffrey By Rawle Welch Kristian Jeffrey produced a master-class display to capture his first Men’s Open National title after he trounced the experienced Robert...

People are the problem, not dogs

Jun 30, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on People are the problem, not dogs

DEAR EDITOR, With the recent controversy about pit bull attacks, why don’t some owners understand that failing to enclose their dogs in a fence in a yard with a gate, or keeping their dogs on a...

A deliberate ploy to deflect attention from pressing issues

Jun 30, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on A deliberate ploy to deflect attention from pressing issues

DEAR EDITOR, What was an interactive programme that gave Berbicians an actual voice on the airwaves in airing matters of concerns to them is now a one-sided conversation that is continually called...

Morgan snatches fourth consecutive CARICOM 10k title in Antigua

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Johnson finishes fourth as Ballantyne retains male crown By Sean Devers Seventeen-year-old Guyanese distance runner Alika Morgan continued her dominance in the annual CARICOM 10k race by running away...

Hercules holds Jabloteh

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(Trinidad Express) – A last-gasp Collie Hercules penalty put the brakes on T&T Pro League defending champions CLICO San Juan Jabloteh as they were held 3-3 by Tobago United in Couva...

GWI needs to reconsider its cut-off time

Jun 30, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on GWI needs to reconsider its cut-off time

DEAR EDITOR, One is left to wonder what GWI is playing at. For the last three weeks here on the East Coast, the cut-off time for water in the evenings has been getting progressively earlier. What...

Who’s who in Guyana Under-19 cricket team

Jun 30, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Who’s who in Guyana Under-19 cricket team

By Sean Devers Guyana begin the defence of their West Indies under-19 three-day cricket title against the Leeward Islands in Barbados from July 4 and Kaieteur Sports continues its series of profiles...

Tony Deyal – A switch in time

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The whole cricket world was talking last week about Kevin Pietersen’s “switch hitting” when he changed from right-handed to left-handed during a one-day game between his team, England and New...

The Freddie Kissoon column – DECENT PEOPLE

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There are no scientific laws governing normative or psychological behaviour of human beings. There are no scientific principles that inhere in the movement of history. One great historian once wrote...

Mining and development

Jun 30, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on Mining and development

For most Guyanese who live on the coastlands (and that means almost ninety percent of the population), mining is outside their everyday radar. The recent brutal slaying and immolation of eight...

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A call for more cultural centres

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- Burnham’s decision to divert the Indian Immigration Fund towards constructing the National... more