October 2008

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War brews between tourism bodies, Minister vows not to intervene

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on War brews between tourism bodies, Minister vows not to intervene

The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) is disturbed, surprised and upset at Government’s support of a new association of private tour operators and the publishing of a publication...

CDC helps launch $40B ‘hinterland initiative’

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on CDC helps launch $40B ‘hinterland initiative’

Approximately US$150,000 is likely to be expended over the next year as part of a President Bush Emergency Plan for AIDS Reduction (PEPFAR) Hinterland Initiative, which is expected to see more than...

Hinckson trial…

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Hinckson trial…

Court deems prosecution evidence inadmissible Yesterday marked one week since sedition accused Oliver Hinckson was granted bail by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, at the Georgetown...

Guyana’s agriculture gives FAO a lifeline

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Guyana’s agriculture gives FAO a lifeline

The peasant type agriculture that Guyanese farmers have practised over the years has served its purpose by keeping many families out of poverty, but it is time for the country to move towards a more...

‘Shilling’ demise a clear case of murder

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on ‘Shilling’ demise a clear case of murder

– PM reveals fatal blow was inflicted to the head Investigators on the West Coast of Demerara have ruled out an accident as the cause of death of 59-year-old Ishwar Seecharran, called...

Banks DIH cricketers battle Neal and Massy tonight

Oct 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH cricketers battle Neal and Massy tonight

Banks DIH cricketers are expected to face their sternest test when they square off with Neal and Massy tonight as the feature 20-over a-side Tapeball cricket series continues at Thirst Park ground...

GT&T adds $1M to GRFU’s coffers

Oct 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on GT&T adds $1M to GRFU’s coffers

By Rawle Welch The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) once more demonstrated their commitment to the development of sports across the country when they presented the Guyana Rugby...

$2 Million NAMILCO Football Festival unveiled

Oct 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on $2 Million NAMILCO Football Festival unveiled

It’s a sport we can make a long term investment in – Sukhai By Franklin Wilson “Last year when we decided to enter into the football arena we did so with apprehension as it was the first time...

Rock to contend for Commonwealth gold today

Oct 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Rock to contend for Commonwealth gold today

Guyana’s Clevon Rock overcame Taylor Josh of Scotland lost to at least be assured of a silver medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games currently being staged in India. Rock is down to challenge John...

Berbice zone Gafson’s 20/20 cricket starts today

Oct 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Berbice zone Gafson’s 20/20 cricket starts today

The Berbice zone of the Inaugural Gafooors national First Division 20/20 Cricket Competition starts today with five first round matches, whilst the sixth match in the opening round will be played on...

Inter-County replacement or glorified Trials?

Oct 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Inter-County replacement or glorified Trials?

Pooran (107), Singh (101), Permaul (5-76) excel in opening round By Sean Devers With a winner’s prize of $200,000, the President’s cup three-day cricket competition was supposed to be a...

Azad Khan Lumber Yard U-19 cricket starts tomorrow

Oct 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Azad Khan Lumber Yard U-19 cricket starts tomorrow

The Azad Khan Lumber Yard under-19 forty-over cricket competition was officially launched on Wednesday at the Khan’s Lumber yard at Tuschen on East Bank Essequibo. Ten teams from the Essequibo...

Test results prove UG asbestos-free

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Test results prove UG asbestos-free

The University of Guyana Turkeyen campus may be closer to normal operation since, according to reports reaching this newspaper, the asbestos tests have been completed and the results have revealed...

Bandits snatch $3M from customer outside bank

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Bandits snatch $3M from customer outside bank

Bandits made off with a whopping $3M from a woman who had just emerged from a city bank, yesterday morning. Michelle Sam, of West Ruimveldt, was relieved of the cash and jewellery by two armed...

Govt. official has ‘no idea’ when Carifesta participants will be paid

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Govt. official has ‘no idea’ when Carifesta participants will be paid

After assuring Carifesta X staff and participants that they would be paid this week, some Government officials now appear to have no idea when the estimated $200M will be disbursed. Carifesta...

“We punishing bad!”

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Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA INTRODUCTION This week a few workers from the Sugar Industry visited my office. They were concerned about our economy and wanted to discuss a column I had written in support...

Abstract Hammie

Oct 17, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Abstract Hammie

The Parrot is an ardent arts fan; not in its entirety; just painting and pictures. Oh, I love to look at these representations, whether real life or abstract. The abstracts seem naturally to require...

Man exhibits weakness for sweetness

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Man exhibits weakness for sweetness

Dave Linton, 41, of 736 East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, was yesterday given the alternative of paying $25,000 or facing nine months in jail. The man made his court appearance before Acting Chief...

M&CC to have public consultations

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on M&CC to have public consultations

The Mayor and City Council has signalled its intentions to have a series of consultations with members of the public, concerning the budget for 2009. The meetings will begin on October 21 and will be...

Others have signed the EPA

Oct 17, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Others have signed the EPA

Guyana did not sign the Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union on Wednesday but this country has given all assurances that it will sign before the end of the month. It is not that...

Hammy think he bad

Oct 17, 2008 knews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Hammy think he bad

Nuff things happen this week and it look like if more gun happen because is like de case of de old bull and de slaughter house. Is also de case of li’l boy bossing big man. Dem boys see nuff time...

Relatives find missing man in ICU

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Relatives find missing man in ICU

Ramchand Dipchand, 30, of 95 Railway Embankment, Success, is critical at the Georgetown Public Hospital, in the Intensive Care Unit. The man was struck down by a minibus almost a week ago on the East...

HUMILIATION!

Oct 17, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on HUMILIATION!

Guyana has indicated that it will sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). While Guyana did not sign with the rest of the region last Wednesday, it will sign before the deadline passes. The...

Benschop Foundation makes donation towards child’s surgery

Oct 17, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Benschop Foundation makes donation towards child’s surgery

The Benschop Foundation yesterday donated $100, 000 towards the surgeries needed by Malika Hercules, a child who was born with a cleft palate and dismorphic facial features. Her condition was made...

The PNC is trapped

Oct 17, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The PNC is trapped

Life has its unforeseen forces. There are times they work in favour of human progress and freedom. Below, we will come to the joke life has just played on the PNC. There are important governments in...

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Chase’s and Santa Rosa eye top spot as Republic Bank Schools...

Nov 08, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Santa Rosa Secondary and defending champions Chase’s Academic Foundation sit primed on seven points as action continues today in the Republic Bank Secondary School Football...

A capital city beyond redemption?

Nov 08, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Georgetown has become so dysfunctional, so hopelessly disorganised and so resistant to correction that one must ask whether the effort to save it is worth the trouble. The greatest mistake successive governments have made is not recognising that Georgetown should have long been...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

The epitaph on Mr. Gavin Douglas’ tombstone should read: Murdered...

Nov 08, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Another Guyanese dead, and in degraded fashion, at the hands of State agents. A State that now stands as a monument to how much the PPP Govt. has criminalized it. When not one alleged rogue cop, with blood in his eye, but four of them, can deliver blows on a man that’s...

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