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A most inexpert opinion on security strategies and tactics

Oct 07, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on A most inexpert opinion on security strategies and tactics

DEAR EDITOR I write to draw attention to two newspaper reports titled “Toucan Suites owner awarded $125M” and “Judge grants $125M damages to Guest House Owner’. In one of the newspaper...

Feedback and suggestions are important to companies holding promos

Oct 07, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Feedback and suggestions are important to companies holding promos

DEAR EDITOR, The Guyana Lottery Company has every right to its decision with respect to an unclaimed prize. It’s a very successful company, and I commend the company for its contribution towards...

PNCR’s storyline on the EPA not factual

Oct 07, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on PNCR’s storyline on the EPA not factual

DEAR EDITOR, It’s not surprising that the main opposition group erroneously claimed, not long ago, that it was awaiting EPA handouts and other types of feedback from the PPP/C Administration during...

On elephants and grass

Oct 07, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on On elephants and grass

There is an old African saying that says: whether elephants fight or make love, the grass always suffers. The Africans obviously know a thing or two about elephants – including some from the human...

Jamaican PM targets President Jagdeo

Oct 07, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Jamaican PM targets President Jagdeo

In what must be considered one of the most vicious attacks on another Caricom leader since the birth of Carifta, Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding made a devastating critique on one of his...

THE DONALD WAS THERE

Oct 07, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE DONALD WAS THERE

When it first happened, I was tempted to raise it in these columns. However, I presumed then that there must have been some good reason why it took place, and I gave the benefit of the doubt to the...

Dead miner’s phone records…Soldier and two brothers held

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Dead miner’s phone records…Soldier and two brothers held

– relatives profess innocence By Michael Jordan The brothers who were arrested in connection with calls made from Dax Arokium’s cell phone are all from a Linden family, and their relatives...

Lodge bandits nabbed at C’tyne beach…Beaten victim dies

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Lodge bandits nabbed at C’tyne beach…Beaten victim dies

Sookdeo Mootoo, the Number 74 Village, Corentyne resident who was beaten with a handgun during a botched robbery last Tuesday, succumbed to his injuries yesterday. Mootoo was reportedly hospitalised...

Dataram arrested

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Dataram arrested

– detention is unlawful – lawyers Barry Dataram, who was held earlier this year by local police on a provisional warrant of arrest pending extradition proceedings which were requested by...

Foreign Affairs Minister says…Accra Declaration vindicates Guyana’s position on EPA

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Foreign Affairs Minister says…Accra Declaration vindicates Guyana’s position on EPA

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, says that the Administration is pleased with the outcome of the summit of African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, held in Accra, Ghana,...

Tomorrow is D-Day…CARIFORUM leaders to submit response to draft communiqué

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Tomorrow is D-Day…CARIFORUM leaders to submit response to draft communiqué

Guyana will be a little closer to knowing if it will be signing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU) tomorrow, following a request by the CARICOM Secretariat to...

Horse, owner in police custody

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Horse, owner in police custody

– owner caught stealing construction material A horse ended up in police custody yesterday after its owner was caught red-handed stealing construction material from a house lot in the Diamond...

Good Shepherd Academy receives $500,000 from Digicel

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Good Shepherd Academy receives $500,000 from Digicel

– Contribution to support expansion of Early Learning Centre in Linden Digicel, recently presented $500,000 to the Good Shepherd Academy to assist in the institution’s expansion. With this...

Hydromet Service celebrates 43 years in existence

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Hydromet Service celebrates 43 years in existence

– climate change takes centre stage The Hydrometeorological Service in Guyana yesterday celebrated 43 years since its existence at the Botanical Gardens. In observance of the event, the...

Inquests are ongoing

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Inquests are ongoing

– Magistrates’ Association Contrary to what has appeared in sections of the local media, the Magistrates’ Association of Guyana has stated that inquests are ongoing, despite the many challenges...

Universal access to education high on Education Ministry’s agenda

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Universal access to education high on Education Ministry’s agenda

– Minister Baksh The education sector has been able to provide full access to education at the primary level but according to Education Minister, Shaik Baksh, the Ministry is still tasked with the...

Fire destroys house at Phoenix Park

Oct 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Fire destroys house at Phoenix Park

Fire of unknown origin, completely destroyed a wooden and concrete structure at Grant St, Phoenix Park, in the lower Pomeroon area yesterday. The house which is located about 20 miles from Charity,...

Fruta Conquerors humble Alpha to claim DeSinco Under-18 title

Oct 06, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Fruta Conquerors humble Alpha to claim DeSinco Under-18 title

GFC beat Sunburst Camptown for third placeBy Franklin Wilson Fruta Conquerors F.C. led by the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper Colin Edwards, Most Valuable Player Paul Bobb and Highest Goal Scorer...

AFC/Continental Cycle Club/Max & Marlis Memorial Meet…Tyrone Hamilton out sprints Alonzo Greaves to win feature race

Oct 06, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on AFC/Continental Cycle Club/Max & Marlis Memorial Meet…Tyrone Hamilton out sprints Alonzo Greaves to win feature race

By Franklin Wilson It was a fitting finish to the Second Annual Max Pereira and Marlis Archer Memorial Race Meet, Tyrone Hamilton signaled that he is back to full fitness and will be a serious threat...

BASKETBALL SHOCKER!!! CPS player collapses and dies

Oct 06, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on BASKETBALL SHOCKER!!! CPS player collapses and dies

By Edison Jefford A day of fun, excitement and intense competition turned tragic yesterday when a Courts Pacesetters (CPS) player, Kevin Worrel, collapsed during a basketball game on Burnham Court...

Central Rupununi win RFA Inter-District football title

Oct 06, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Central Rupununi win RFA Inter-District football title

Central Rupununi blanked East End 4-0 at the St Ignatius ground in Region Nine yesterday to win the Rupununi Football Association male Inter District football competition. For their effort Central...

NDM Inter-Church Futsal Championship…Heavenly Light ‘B’ beat ‘A’ team to win 2008 edition

Oct 06, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on NDM Inter-Church Futsal Championship…Heavenly Light ‘B’ beat ‘A’ team to win 2008 edition

By Franklin Wilson Led by MVP of the tournament Stellon David who also blasted a double, Heavenly Light ‘B’ whipped their ‘A’ counterparts 3-2 to win the Third Edition of the Network...

Steve’s Jewellery Over-40 cricket…Semple continues run rampage with second consecutive ton for MSC

Oct 06, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Steve’s Jewellery Over-40 cricket…Semple continues run rampage with second consecutive ton for MSC

Forty-year-old former Demerara youth batsman Winston Semple continued his run-rampage with his second consecutive century for MSC in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) 30-overs Steve’s...

Pepsi Cup 1st division cricket…Haniff (89*), Griffith (66) shine as GCC, DCC win

Oct 06, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Pepsi Cup 1st division cricket…Haniff (89*), Griffith (66) shine as GCC, DCC win

By Sean Devers Former West Indies ‘A’ team left-hander Azeemul Haniff hit a commanding unbeaten 89 to spur GCC to a five-wicket victory against MSC while a solid 66 from National under-19 opener...

Banks DIH edge BOG in Tapeball thriller

Oct 06, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH edge BOG in Tapeball thriller

Banks DIH cricketers pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Bank of Guyana (BOG) in their 20-over-a-side Tapeball cricket match played at Thirst Park ground last Friday as part of their Friday...

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“One Guyana” is no less a national slogan than “Green Guyana”

Kaieteur News- The notion that “One Guyana” is a partisan slogan is pure poppycock. It is a desperate fiction... more