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No bail for cargo assistant on ganja charge

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on No bail for cargo assistant on ganja charge

Acing Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle has refused bail to an employee of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, after he was charged with possession of narcotics for the...

Accused duo in stolen car saga remanded

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Accused duo in stolen car saga remanded

Two men were yesterday remanded to prison after they were charged separately in connection with a stolen car. Sunil Sukhdeo and Duean Boston made their appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’...

Non-conclusion of rice purchase arrangements being addressed

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Non-conclusion of rice purchase arrangements being addressed

…in excess of 32,000 tonnes available for export Local exporters can enter into contracts to ship in excess of 32,000 tonnes of rice as the Guyana rice industry braces itself for its highest...

Negotiations between Linden Hospital Complex and GPSU resolved

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Negotiations between Linden Hospital Complex and GPSU resolved

— nurses to resume duty tomorrow After intense negotiations between the Linden Hospital Complex and the Guyana Public Service Union, a Memorandum of Agreement between the two sides was signed...

No evacuation required

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on No evacuation required

– MOH The Ministry of Health says it has not advised an evacuation of persons from the communities near the Mandela dumpsite. In a release, the Ministry of Health says it has been monitoring...

Shot fugitive’s mom, girlfriend detained for allegedly harbouring him

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Shot fugitive’s mom, girlfriend detained for allegedly harbouring him

Police at Linden have arrested the mother and girlfriend of a man who was shot last Friday during a confrontation with a Wismar businessman. The two women were detained on Sunday after police...

Health official denies making public evacuation call to “dumpsite victims”

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Health official denies making public evacuation call to “dumpsite victims”

Head of the Public Health Department of City Council, Dr. B. Jeffrey, is refuting statements attributed to her by the Stabroek News that she made a public ‘evacuation call’ to residents affected...

Dumpsite constables on ‘work-to-rule’

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Dumpsite constables on ‘work-to-rule’

…City Hall employees likely to strike for non-payment of increases The five City Constables responsible for security at the Mandela Avenue dumpsite are presently on a ‘work-to-rule’ protest as...

Noble House Seafoods Indoor Hockey…Old Fort ‘A’ maintain ascendancy

Sep 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Noble House Seafoods Indoor Hockey…Old Fort ‘A’ maintain ascendancy

By Rawle Welch Beginning with a 3-goal advantage, Old Fort ‘A’ had to pull out all the stops to repel a spirited challenge from Everest Hikers ‘A’ that ensured they maintain their ascendancy...

Significant decrease in road fatalities

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Significant decrease in road fatalities

…but 14,012 speeding cases made in nine months – Police There has been a significant decrease in road fatalities this year, when compared to 2007. A police press release stated that enforcement...

Sans Souci Riders win Cell Zone, GT&T 20/20 tourney

Sep 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Sans Souci Riders win Cell Zone, GT&T 20/20 tourney

Roopnarine Persaud 3-19 and 43 off 18 balls stars By Franklin Wilson Captain and man-of-the-match Roopnarine Persaud snared 3-19 then returned with the bat to smash a quick fire 18 ball 43 spiced...

President Jagdeo pledges financial commitment to Deaf Awareness Week activities

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on President Jagdeo pledges financial commitment to Deaf Awareness Week activities

President Bharrat Jagdeo has pledged to financially support Deaf Awareness Week activities set to begin on Sunday with a march and rally at the National Park. This commitment was made yesterday when...

GFA/DeSinco U-18 reaches knock out stage

Sep 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on GFA/DeSinco U-18 reaches knock out stage

Eight teams advance By Franklin Wilson Eight teams have made it through to the knock-out stage of the DeSinco Group of companies sponsored Georgetown Football Association (GFA) under-18 league...

Women and Gender Equality Commission to replace NCW

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Women and Gender Equality Commission to replace NCW

The new Women and Gender Equality Commission will replace the National Commission on Women to play a more crucial role. The responsibilities of the new body will include addressing gender issues,...

Ovid-Richardson stake claim for debut national selection

Sep 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Ovid-Richardson stake claim for debut national selection

Daniels, Khan among the wickets in 1st Guyana Under-17 cricket trialBy Sean Devers In steaming hot conditions on a true batting track, Harrinarine Chattergoon’s X1 defeated Dexter Solomon’s X1 by...

Farmer charged for gun possession:

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Farmer charged for gun possession:

Eustace Rodriguez, 43, of Kato Village, Lethem, was yesterday remanded to prison for allegedly having a shotgun in his possession, knowing that he is not the holder of a firearm licence. It is...

Teen snatches chain

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Teen snatches chain

18-year-old Leon Duncan, of Lot 1977 Williamstaad Road, Festival City, was yesterday remanded to prison for allegedly snatching a chain from a mini bus conductress. It is alleged that the accused, on...

New television sports programme launches tonight

Sep 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on New television sports programme launches tonight

Sports enthusiasts will have a chance to revel in the feats of recently crowned International Cricket Council (ICC) player of the year awardee, Shivnarine Chanderpaul at the launching of a new...

New Line Cavaliers beat DCC to win NLAF 20/20 competition

Sep 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on New Line Cavaliers beat DCC to win NLAF 20/20 competition

Despite a swashbuckling hundred by Demerara Cricket Club’s (DCC) Christopher Barnwell who clobbered 106, New Line Cavaliers were never intimidated and whipped DCC by three wickets to win the New...

Kitty resident charged with possession of narcotics

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Kitty resident charged with possession of narcotics

36-year-old Paul Smith, of Lot 88 Thomas Street, Kitty, was yesterday remanded to prison for allegedly having in his possession 33 grams of cannabis when he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate...

Buggery accused refused bail

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Buggery accused refused bail

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday refused to grant bail to a man who has been charged with buggery. The accused, 27-year-old Cheddi Seepaul, of First Street, Campbellville,...

Labourer gets two years for break and enter

Sep 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Labourer gets two years for break and enter

A man who pleaded guilty to two break-and-enter charges has been sentenced to two years behind bars, despite his plea for leniency. The accused, Clive Drakes, made his appearance yesterday at the...

Shame and the psychiatrist’s couch

Sep 17, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Shame and the psychiatrist’s couch

There are two columns over the past three days that have queried the state of my mental stability. That perception should not be taken seriously because one is written by a washed-up, failed...

Developing GUYSUCO and Guyana

Sep 17, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Developing GUYSUCO and Guyana

DEAR EDITOR, The Government must listen and talk directly to sugar workers, cane farmers and their Labour Union and farmers’ organisation about GUYSUCO’s proposed “Strategic Development...

The fight for one side shoe

Sep 17, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on The fight for one side shoe

The Parrot is confused; confused as Uncle Freddie was recently, well probably still is. I am confused about the same person, or issue, that led to Uncle Freddie’s state of befuddlement; Uncle...