October 2008

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Legal Aid Clinic opens in Region Six

Oct 13, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Legal Aid Clinic opens in Region Six

NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Berbician attorney-at-law Ian Anamayah is heading the newly opened Legal Aid Clinic in Region Six. The attorney said the long awaited facility was badly needed in East...

Whom did Mr. Golding have in mind?

Oct 13, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Whom did Mr. Golding have in mind?

Since I identified President Bharrat Jagdeo as the person the Jamaican Prime Minister had in mind when he chastised some Caricom leaders for begging all the time in the international arena, I have...

Region Six records increased rice production

Oct 13, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Region Six records increased rice production

NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Region Six has recorded an increased production for this year’s second rice crop – the autumn crop. Last week, Regional Chairman Zulfikar Mustapha indicated...

Young Guyanese need places of recreation that do not serve alcohol

Oct 13, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Young Guyanese need places of recreation that do not serve alcohol

DEAR EDITOR, Guyana keeps developing, but there continues to be a lack of recreational facilities for families. Of course, we have the Mall, but that is mainly for shopping. What Guyana is lacking is...

SAYING NICE THINGS ABOUT EACH OTHER

Oct 13, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on SAYING NICE THINGS ABOUT EACH OTHER

It is not even Christmas and our politicians are paying a lot of compliments. First, it was the Mayor of Georgetown describing a Government minister as a bully; then it was the President describing...

Lessons from history

Oct 13, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on Lessons from history

As the shockwaves from the meltdown in the financial world radiate from its epicentre in the United States, there are growing concerns, even in backwaters such as ours, about the intensity and...

Economic Partnership Agreement…Guyana will sign if faced with punitive taxes

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Economic Partnership Agreement…Guyana will sign if faced with punitive taxes

– President Jagdeo This Wednesday, CARIFORUM leaders will sign the controversial Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues, said...

Tourism battle looms as small operators dump THAG

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Tourism battle looms as small operators dump THAG

…Government to produce own tourist guide As the country prepares for Tourism Awareness Month in November, one of the worst battles among tourism operators and the Government could be shaping up....

One year later…Linden remembers its worse road accident

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on One year later…Linden remembers its worse road accident

The day was October10, 2007, a day that began like most other days for the people of Linden. People went about their usual businesses, either going off to work or sending their children to school,...

Deterioration of Harbour Bridge…”It’s unbelievable, almost criminal”

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Deterioration of Harbour Bridge…”It’s unbelievable, almost criminal”

– President Bharrat Jagdeo President Bharrat Jagdeo expressed shock at the state of the Demerara Harbour Bridge when he stopped to make an impromptu inspection of the structure on his way from...

Hinckson’s lawyer to challenge High Court over bail rejection

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Hinckson’s lawyer to challenge High Court over bail rejection

Lawyers representing sedition accused Oliver Hinckson are planning to challenge the High Court’s decision on the issue of bail for the accused. An Order Nisi was filed in the High Court back in...

Suspected rapist lurking in Hubu

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Suspected rapist lurking in Hubu

The residents of Hubu Backdam, a community near Parika, East Bank Essequibo, have reported. That a man prowls the area after dark and recently there have been reports of rape. One of the residents...

‘Old Smokey’ to become museum

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on ‘Old Smokey’ to become museum

…heralds commencement of agro-tourism in Guyana The new Skeldon factory is closer to production level, and this would mean the imminent closure of the old sugar factory that currently operates in...

Merundoi preview

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Merundoi preview

It’s Clinic Day this week, but there are different reactions to the event. James is eager to do the DNA test, and so is Candace; but, on the other hand, Unique refuses to keep her appointment at...

Businessman accuses police of injustice

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Businessman accuses police of injustice

“If this is how the police are operating, then I have very little confidence in them!” These are the words of another Guyanese recently. He was reacting to what he sees as the unprofessional...

What is the fate of hydropower in Guyana?

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on What is the fate of hydropower in Guyana?

By Gary Eleazar For decades, various administrations have experienced on and off struggles with securing hydropower to enhance this nation’s development drive, and with the current global financial...

Man remanded for two bullets

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Man remanded for two bullets

Despite his lawyer’s relentless efforts to secure bail 25 year-old Leon Totaram was denied pre-trial liberty after he was charged with two counts of possession of ammunition. The accused made...

Police hunt suspect in acid-throwing incident

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Police hunt suspect in acid-throwing incident

Police are presently trying desperately to locate Nikita Jordan, who is wanted for questioning into an “acid throwing” incident on Wednesday at Lot 48 Barrack Street, Kingston. Fifteen-year-old...

Blood situation back to normalcy – Blood Manager

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Blood situation back to normalcy – Blood Manager

The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) is no longer experiencing a severe shortage of blood, as according to National Blood Donor Manager of the blood bank, Shameeza Mangal, the situation is...

Cubana Monument will be completed this week – Mayor Green

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Cubana Monument will be completed this week – Mayor Green

Following a bitter exchange between Public Works Minister Robeson Benn and Georgetown Mayor Hamilton Green over the construction of a monument in memory of those who died in the Cubana Air Disaster...

Assault, kidnapping charges withdrawn against Merai

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Assault, kidnapping charges withdrawn against Merai

After more than a year, attorneys for businessman Mark De Abreu have withdrawn private criminal charges filed against Senior Superintendent of Police Steve Merai. The matter was withdrawn on Friday...

Wakenaam student accuses police of theft

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Wakenaam student accuses police of theft

A 15-year-old schoolboy, who was arrested while attending the inter-schools’ sports at Wakenaam Community Ground, is claiming that, at about 15:30 hours on Friday, the police removed his personal...

Contaminated milk scare…Health Ministry monitoring institutions for melamine-related illnesses

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Contaminated milk scare…Health Ministry monitoring institutions for melamine-related illnesses

The Ministry of Health is monitoring hospitals and private clinics for any signs of illness that may have been caused by the consumption of contaminated milk originating from China. Health Minister...

Intensive deworming campaign to commence in Region Five

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Intensive deworming campaign to commence in Region Five

In an effort to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) and other neglected diseases, the Ministry of Health is presently engaged in a collaborative exercise for mass treatment, particularly in children...

Guyana Fashion Weekend 2K8 moves from lukewarm opening to fashion inferno

Oct 12, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Guyana Fashion Weekend 2K8 moves from lukewarm opening to fashion inferno

By Alex Wayne Well, the Guyana Fashion Weekend 2K8 has concluded, and there are mixed reviews all around. While the majority of persons have deemed the show ‘successful and spectacular,’ some...

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Guyana Cup rematch on the cards in President’s Cup feature

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The field will be a packed one on Sunday November 29, at Rising Sun Turf Club when the President’s Cup horse race meet shoots off. More than 100 horses have thrown their names...

Who says the government does not listen?

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

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...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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