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The Arts Forum

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In his Foreword to The People’s Progressive Party of Guyana 1950-1992: An Oral History (2007), Cary Fraser writes: “Frank Birbalsingh has provided an important service to the people and history...

The Baccoo speaks

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Fear not. The spate of accidents of which I spoke will continue and in the coming weeks more people will be seriously hurt. This is the silly season. Schools have closed their doors for the holidays...

First kidney transplant at GPHC deemed a success

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After nearly six hours of intense and intricate medical procedures, the first kidney transplant in Guyana, hosted by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), was completed yesterday with...

Oliver Hinckson bail issue… I never criticized the magistrate – Chief Justice

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Ï never criticized the magistrate for granting bail. In fact, it is unethical for a judge to criticize a magistrate for his or her decision,” Chief Justice Ian Chang said yesterday. He was...

US$1B gas pipeline through Guyana… High level team travels to Venezuela to analyse benefits

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A three-man high level team from Guyana will be traveling to Venezuela to participate in the upcoming PetroCaribe Summit to assess the economic benefits of the proposed gas pipeline which will run...

Page One Comment… Kaieteur News under attack again

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We wish to bring to the attention of the Guyanese people, the Caribbean society and international community a conspiracy from powerful quarters against this newspaper. We believe this plot forms...

NY businessman donates to GPHC

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Following a successful kidney transplant operation at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday, major sponsor of the process, New York-based businessman Mr George Subraj, handed...

Corbin calls for independent probe into prisoner’s death

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-says he is convinced inmate was tortured by members of security forces Opposition Leader Robert Corbin yesterday called for an independent investigation into the death of prisoner Edwin Niles, whom...

North Ruimveldt man found dead in home

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Police found the partly decomposed body of a man in his North Ruimveldt home yesterday, after neighbours reported a stench coming from the building. Reports are that, at around 9:45 hours yesterday,...

Omai Gold concerned over continued trespassing of mine site

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…as one man shot Officials are concerned over the continued trespassing at the Omai Gold Mines property. In the latest incident, a Linden man was shot last week after he entered the facilities and...

Mahaicony Rice Mills suspension revoked

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– farmers owed US$10 million –Minister Persaud Government, on Friday, lifted the suspension of the milling and export licences of Mahaicony Rice Limited, but said that the company is...

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Stop the EU taking the Caribbean for a ride

Jul 13, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Stop the EU taking the Caribbean for a ride

By Sir Ronald Sanders It has become patently evident that the European Union (EU) is taking the Caribbean for a ride over the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) initialled last December. The...

LTI outgun Kwakwani to take Pepsi Schools’ title

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– Minister Anthony lauds competition Linden’s Technical Institute (LTI) outgunned arch rivals and defending champions, Kwakwani Secondary to snatch the Pepsi National Schools’ Basketball...

The “Roop” Column – Treat our Farmers Fairly – The Roop Initiative

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OVERVIEW: We keep hearing about the Jagdeo Initiative that describes a strategic framework for the sector but little is said about how we will ensure our farmers’ success. We have great slogans...

Bristol family makes donation to GPHC

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The Georgetown Public Hospital recently benefited from a donation to the tune of some $3M from the Bristol family, which is currently hosting the annual family reunion for the first time ever in...

Round Three of GMR&SC Series set for July 27

Jul 13, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Round Three of GMR&SC Series set for July 27

Group Four is main focus The South Dakota Circuit is expected to come alive on July 27 when Round Three action of the 2008 Motor Racing season resumes with the Skyline Mortgage, GT&T Cellink...

GPTA accuses Government of deception

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– new fare structure will remain By Fareeza Haniff & Rustom Seegopaul President of the Guyana Public Transportation Association (GPTA), Nicholas Nnami, yesterday accused the Government of...

The Parrot Speaks – Guyana can win gold medals in Beijing

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The Parrot is excited over the upcoming big event in August this year; well next month. The event, which is expected to attract thousands, will provide the opportunity for many to mesmerise the...

Boxing Gym formed at Melanie Damishana

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A boxing gym was formed at Melanie Damishana yesterday following an interest by residents in that East Coast Village and a visit and discussions with a team of officials of the Guyana Amateur Boxing...

Linden mother loses baby, blames nurses

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“I’m sorry, but your baby didn’t make it”, were the tragic words that dashed the hopes of a young mother, who was robbed of the opportunity of even briefly cradling her child in her arms....

My column – There is so much wrong in Guyana

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It seems that at every turn there is bound to be some controversy or the other because I want to believe that people thrive on controversy. The first was the issue of the higher fares charged by the...

Mentally ill man is latest road victim

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The police are investigating a hit and run accident which occurred at around 21:00hours at Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara, on Friday night. This accident resulted in the death of senior citizen...

AFC Column – AFC PARTICIPATES IN GECOM MEETING “WITHOUT PREJUDICE”

Jul 13, 2008 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on AFC Column – AFC PARTICIPATES IN GECOM MEETING “WITHOUT PREJUDICE”

Despite the ongoing strained relationship between the Alliance For Change and GECOM surrounding the Region 10 seat and the scrutineers’ money, the AFC decided to participate in a meeting called by...

Freddie Kissoon column – Is this a Burnham thing?

Jul 13, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Freddie Kissoon column – Is this a Burnham thing?

The European Union gave Caricom up to December 2007 to approve in essence (not generally) the Economic Partnership Agreement. Caricom met the deadline. Since the beginning of 2008, the third great...

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The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day Horse race meet

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more