July 2008

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Consumers can challenge GPL meter charges

Jul 23, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Consumers can challenge GPL meter charges

…power company acquires necessary testing equipment The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has acquired two pieces of equipment capable of ascertaining whether energy meters are functioning...

Bijlall benefits from Deal on Wheels

Jul 23, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Bijlall benefits from Deal on Wheels

Ganesh Bijlall has acquired a spanking new vehicle with the help of Republic Bank and its annual “Deal on Wheels” auto financing campaign. The “Deal on Wheels” campaign is an eight-week...

Another 13-year-old girl ‘missing’

Jul 23, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Another 13-year-old girl ‘missing’

Thirteen-year-old Gem Klautky has been reported missing since last Saturday, July 19, and her father, Colin Klautky, is desperately trying to locate her. The young girl was last seen on Saturday...

Treat yourself to a trip to the majestic Kaieteur Falls

Jul 23, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Treat yourself to a trip to the majestic Kaieteur Falls

Dear Editor, Rainforest Tours and Air Services Limited have done it again! How refreshing it was to have learnt of the reintroduction of the special package to the majestic Kaieteur Falls in Region...

Weather is not the challenge, its facilities – Shabazz

Jul 23, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Weather is not the challenge, its facilities – Shabazz

By Franklin Wilson “We can’t stop the rain from falling, but greater efforts can be made for us to have the right facilities to train.” These were the words of Guyana Football Federation...

DHB repair works extended

Jul 23, 2008 knews News Comments Off on DHB repair works extended

The repair works being done to the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) have been extended for an additional two days, to 19:00 hours on Thursday. The management of the DHB has advised that the weight...

GMR&SC ‘Race of Champions’ Meeting on July 27…A look at Hassan, Choo ahead of the Meet

Jul 23, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC ‘Race of Champions’ Meeting on July 27…A look at Hassan, Choo ahead of the Meet

Reigning Group 2A champion Syed Hassan in an interview with Kaieteur Sport ahead of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club ‘Race of Champions’ Meeting this Sunday, at the South Dakota Circuit,...

Sexual molestation in schools…

Jul 23, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Sexual molestation in schools…

GTU President still to submit agreement to Education Ministry President of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), Mr Colwyn King, is still on a mission to prove to senior officials of the Education...

These allegations against me are unfounded

Jul 23, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on These allegations against me are unfounded

Dear Editor, This letter is in regard to a letter appearing in Kaieteur News (20-07-08) by Anthony Vieira captioned “Winston Murray, not David Patterson, deserves credit”. First, let me express...

Banks DIH, GOA to stage Olympic Caravan

Jul 23, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH, GOA to stage Olympic Caravan

Banks DIH Limited, the Licensed Bottler and Distributor of Coca Cola in Guyana, will be teaming up with the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) to bring a touch of the XXIX Summer Olympiad to Guyana...

The quality of the Antigua coverage was not factored into the ban decision at OP

Jul 23, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The quality of the Antigua coverage was not factored into the ban decision at OP

Dear Editor, The Administration of the Office of the President has determined that Mr. Gordon Moseley of Capitol News is persona non grata at the Office of the President and State House, as a result...

Know your game – you can’t ride on tracks you haven’t laid down

Jul 23, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Know your game – you can’t ride on tracks you haven’t laid down

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA INTRODUCTION: Money is something one achieves with hard work, commitment and drive. A Guyanese proverb says “wen you wan fuh swim, yuh gat fuh plunge inside fuss” You can...

Darts team depart for Caribbean and Americas Cups

Jul 23, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Darts team depart for Caribbean and Americas Cups

Locally based players selected to represent Guyana at this year’s 17th Caribbean Cup and 4th WDF Americas Cup Darts Tournament scheduled to be staged from July 25- August 3 in Trinidad and Tobago...

Home Affairs Ministry lists prohibitive items for Carifesta venues

Jul 23, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Home Affairs Ministry lists prohibitive items for Carifesta venues

The Ministry of Home Affairs has outlined a number of items that are prohibited and restricted at the various venues where events of Carifesta X will be held. A press release from the Carifesta...

An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last

Jul 23, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last

Dear Editor, Just in case everyone has not realised it, Capitol News stands firmly behind what was said in the letter published on July 8th 2008 and authored by Capitol News journalist Gordon...

No ‘New Era’ this year

Jul 23, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on No ‘New Era’ this year

– LABA in ‘limbo’ By Edison Jefford Political mischief has seemingly forced the Executives of the second most popular private basketball promotions group, New Era Entertainment (NEE) to...

PPP congress fully interactive and proactive

Jul 23, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on PPP congress fully interactive and proactive

Dear Editor, I refer to an article in the SN (Tuesday, July 22, 2008) captioned “There is no interactive discussion at the Party Congress. The writer (who chose not to identify himself/herself by...

GPL rate hike continues on hold

Jul 23, 2008 knews News Comments Off on GPL rate hike continues on hold

The issue of increased tariffs at the Guyana Power and Light Company is currently at a stalemate following discussions between the Government and the utility. When asked for a comment, Chairman of...

Guyana Softball League/Banks DIH 15-over Softball Cricket tournament…Goed Fortuin, Country Side record double wins

Jul 23, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Softball League/Banks DIH 15-over Softball Cricket tournament…Goed Fortuin, Country Side record double wins

Goed Fortuin recorded double wins for last Sunday as play in the Guyana Softball League, Banks DIH sponsored cricket tournament continued. Playing at the Den Amstel ground, Goed Fortuin beat Cornelia...

The Bell 206 helicopter is used by defence forces worldwide

Jul 23, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The Bell 206 helicopter is used by defence forces worldwide

Dear Editor, Several defence forces around the world continue to operate the Bell 206 helicopter in the law enforcement, military and various roles. These governments and countries include: Royal...

Newton’s Laws and GO-MO’s ban

Jul 23, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Newton’s Laws and GO-MO’s ban

The Parrot was repacking his bookshelf a few days ago and in doing so stumbled on an old Physics text book. In perusing it, I refreshed myself on Sir Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion. The first law is...

Black Hawks impress at Martial Arts C/ships

Jul 23, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Black Hawks impress at Martial Arts C/ships

Black Hawks Martial Arts School walked away with a total haul of 29 medals at the recently concluded tournament which was staged from July 19-20, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The count...

Jagdeoite hegemony: An explanation

Jul 23, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Jagdeoite hegemony: An explanation

David Jessop, who analyzes Caribbean economic affairs and the role of the Caribbean in the world economy, has departed from his usual tranquil style and has penned a devastatingly pessimistic article...

A reality check for the private media

Jul 23, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on A reality check for the private media

Every day brings a new challenge to the country, and with each challenge the Government sets about protecting the people. There was the challenge caused by rising prices, and the Government has done...

A new meaning for an old word

Jul 23, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A new meaning for an old word

I was passing by the Georgetown Prisons and it struck me that, for quite some time in Guyana, the gallows have been dormant. We have not had an execution in Guyana for a great many years, mainly due...

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CPL awaits new champions as Kingsmen and Falcons look to make history

Sep 20, 2026

(Cricinfo) – For only the third time in CPL history, a final will be played without Trinbago Knight Riders or their fiercest rivals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, participating. After Nicholas...

A failure of planning

Sep 20, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The electricity crisis in Guyana has now reached the point where it can no longer be explained away as a series of unfortunate technical incidents, because GPL itself has acknowledged that surging demand is placing enormous pressure on the distribution network and causing...

Crime thrives on weak justice, illegal guns and dirty money

Sep 20, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...

PPP Govt. – sponsored noise nuisance

Sep 20, 2026

Hard truths… (Kaieteur News) – There is a creature called government noise nuisance. A government monster. Not VP Jagdeo at full blast. Nor Excellency Ali furiously boiling over. Follow the vibrations. Saturday, 12th Sept, 2026: 10:00 a.m. –14:00hrs Monday,14th Sept, 2026:09:00 a.m....

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