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Lawyers secure services of British forensic experts

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Lawyers secure services of British forensic experts

…on behalf of slain miners’ relatives Hughes Fields and Stoby, the law firm representing relatives of victims of the Lindo Creek massacre, have secured the assistance of the Forensic Science...

Doctors found in breach of blood screening regulations – Health Minister

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Doctors found in breach of blood screening regulations – Health Minister

By Melanie Allicock Some medical practitioners have not been adhering to the prescribed measures that relate to blood collection and screening. As a result, they are putting patients at extreme risk...

Mora Point murder suspect dies

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Mora Point murder suspect dies

The suspect in the Mora Point murder/arson, 47-year-old Desmond Laulys, of Mora Camp, Bartica/Potaro Trail, died yesterday. Laulys had reportedly ingested a toxic substance after beating, chopping...

National Grade Six Assessment… Education Minister debunks allegation of unmarked papers

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on National Grade Six Assessment… Education Minister debunks allegation of unmarked papers

Reports that the National Grade Six Assessment papers of more than 400 pupils are yet to be marked in order to afford them a place at secondary level schools were categorically refuted yesterday by...

$5 per kWh is unacceptable!

Jul 03, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on $5 per kWh is unacceptable!

My average monthly consumption of electricity is around 300 units per month. This means that at a rate of $52 per kilowatt hour (kWh), I pay around $15,000 to $16,000 per month. And despite this, the...

The gods are destroying people

Jul 03, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The gods are destroying people

Remember that ancient Greek saying, “Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad”? This phrase has become quite common place in political commentary. Dictators, sensing that the end is near,...

11 more vehicles for police fleet

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on 11 more vehicles for police fleet

Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee yesterday officially handed over 11 new vehicles, worth $44.2M, to the Guyana Police Force. The vehicles, which include two pick-ups, five minibuses and two...

Reforming the international economy

Jul 03, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on Reforming the international economy

Over the last decade there is a growing consensus among both governments and independent experts that the existing monetary and financial arrangements need extensive reforms to enable the...

Mismanagement, fraud at City Hall… Bank deposits probe recommended

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Mismanagement, fraud at City Hall… Bank deposits probe recommended

– Lall to decide today whether Town Clerk, City Treasurer should be sent on leave Sweeping changes are being recommended for the City Treasurer’s Department of the Mayor and City Council...

‘Smutty’ and ‘dutty’ songsters and cultural performers

Jul 03, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on ‘Smutty’ and ‘dutty’ songsters and cultural performers

DEAR EDITOR, I refer to the article “No smutty songsters” published in the July 2 issue of SN. In the said article, it was reported that Minister Rohee “…sounded a stern warning to...

Slain gunman identified

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Slain gunman identified

The man who was shot dead by Police ranks on Tuesday following a robbery has been identified as 36-year-old Dexter Chase, of Evan Phillips Park, Agricola, East Bank Demerara. According to a Police...

The Govt. has kept Guyana as the “Bread basket of the Caribbean”

Jul 03, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The Govt. has kept Guyana as the “Bread basket of the Caribbean”

DEAR EDITOR, As a farmer with 30 years’ experience in practical farming, and former Vice-President of the Guyana Rice Producers Association (GRPA), I have always recognised the potential Guyana has...

Refuse the polygraph, GPSU tells members

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Refuse the polygraph, GPSU tells members

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has advised its members to refuse to comply with requests to be polygraphed. A press release stated that it is the unapologetic view of the organization that...

No GPL connection, although fees paid

Jul 03, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on No GPL connection, although fees paid

DEAR EDITOR, On May 18th, 2006, my family made payment to GPL for connection of electricity. I am presently living at 361 Ordnance Fortlands, East Canje, Berbice. To date, nothing has happened, we...

Let corporal punishment remain in schools

Jul 03, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Let corporal punishment remain in schools

DEAR EDITOR, Mr. Michael Hackett jumps for joy every time a country abolishes all forms of corporal punishment (CP), as Costa Rica was the newest member to that addition. Mr. Hackett always runs to...

Health Minister orders clampdown on funeral parlours

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Health Minister orders clampdown on funeral parlours

Some funeral parlours are exporting corpses out of Guyana without being legally certified. This is according to Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who at a press conference yesterday noted that...

Why youths turn to crime

Jul 03, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Why youths turn to crime

DEAR EDITOR, I do hope that opposition leaders Robert Corbin, Raphael Trotman and others are paying attention to what those mothers are saying about their criminal sons. The mother of Jermaine...

Forestry Commission appeals Chief Justice order

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Forestry Commission appeals Chief Justice order

The Guyana Forestry Commission has appealed a decision by Chief Justice Ian Chang, who on Monday ordered that the commission withdraw its closure notice directed to Toolsie Persaud Limited. On April...

Joseph, Farnum hit tons as Foxton continue winning streak in England

Jul 03, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Joseph, Farnum hit tons as Foxton continue winning streak in England

An unbeaten 112 and a four-wicket haul from Guyanese Patrick Joseph spearheaded Foxton to their fourth consecutive victory in the English cricket leagues recently. Joseph helped to restrict Eaton...

Quest on for CANU Head

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Quest on for CANU Head

Persons are currently being interviewed to fill the position of Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU). These persons are both from within and outside of CANU, Home Affairs Minister Clement...

Sahadeo’s century highlights DDL Wakenaam softball cricket

Jul 03, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Sahadeo’s century highlights DDL Wakenaam softball cricket

A fine unbeaten century from Tulsie Sahadeo spurred Belle Plaine to a 110 run victory over Sea Shore as the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) 15 over round robin softball cricket competition...

GABBFF seniors set for August 10

Jul 03, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on GABBFF seniors set for August 10

The Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GABBFF) will be hosting its Annual Senior Championships on Sunday August 10 at a venue to be confirmed shortly. The best male and female bodies...

Culture Ministry, City Hall spread Carifesta fever

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Culture Ministry, City Hall spread Carifesta fever

With 50 days to go before the grand opening of Carifesta X in Guyana, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, is encouraging all Guyanese to start feeling the ‘Carifesta fever.’...

AAG names team for CAC senior c/ships in Colombia

Jul 03, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on AAG names team for CAC senior c/ships in Colombia

The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) has named a four (4) member team to attend this weekend’s Central American and Caribbean Senior Championships which will open today and run through to July...

One year after fatal crash…

Jul 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on One year after fatal crash…

Mom still seeking compensation for injured son One year after surviving a horrific crash that claimed the lives of two of his friends, 20-year-old Jermaine Rodrigues still has severe headaches,...

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Keevin Allicock – the next torchbearer for Guyanese professional boxing

Sometimes the best of leaders fail

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Jimmy Carter’s presidency fell victim to global and domestic upheavals. His single term... more