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Raphael Piggott executed in Cummings Lodge

Nov 09, 2008 knews News 10

– friend escapes unhurt An unidentified gunman opened fire on two occupants of a car, killing the driver in what police are describing as an execution. Dead is Raphael Piggott, of 48 Arapaima...

Suspect in GuySuCo payroll heist…

Nov 09, 2008 knews News 14

Confesses to Bartica slaughter One of nine men who were caught following the GuySuCo payroll heist on the West Bank of Demerara has been fingered in the Bartica massacre. According to a source close...

Adam Harris still awaiting justice after 16 long years

Nov 09, 2008 knews News 15

Veteran journalist Adam Harris has championed for the rights of others on more occasions than he can remember. But not many know that Mr. Harris himself has been battling an injustice that has been...

Rice Fest attracts hundreds

Nov 09, 2008 knews News 1

– event to become annual feature Rice Fest 2008 captured the attention of many curious Guyanese, as hundreds turned up at the exhibition of the different grains of rice held at the Guyana...

Torture allegations…

Nov 09, 2008 knews News 2

‘Let the PNCR publish the names’ Dr Luncheon The Government and the main opposition party, PNCR, seem to be going in circles as it relates to the revelations of the findings in the torture...

Gang had eluded the police cordon

Nov 09, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Gang had eluded the police cordon

The gang which carried out Thursday’s daring $17.2M payroll heist at Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara managed to escape the Joint Services cordon after the police had descended on Nismes in the wake...

Amidst climate change concerns…

Nov 09, 2008 knews News 1

Crop insurance may be critically needed By Nadia Guyadeen There are fears that global warming and, by extension climate change, could cause detrimental effects to Guyana. A major concern in Guyana is...

Farewell to a freedom fighter — David de Caires

Nov 09, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Farewell to a freedom fighter — David de Caires

He is gone, but he certainly will be remembered by many as an ardent advocate for press freedom, as well as a son of this soil who genuinely exhibited a passion for social justice. David Francis de...

Deserted house a source of concern and fear

Nov 09, 2008 knews News 4

Residents of Ocean Garden, Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara have to endure many sleepless nights due to the unpleasant conditions created by an abandoned unfinished house in their community. They...

“This is Bartica” beckons

Nov 09, 2008 knews News Comments Off on “This is Bartica” beckons

– designers’ Quest et al await Reminiscent of the Bartica Trade and Tourism Expos, “This is Bartica” is an event highlighting all aspects of life in Bartica, Essequibo...

Guyana’s biodiversity, varied ecosystems continue to impress

Nov 09, 2008 knews News 1

Recently, Betchart Expeditions, a US-based tour operator that specializes in natural history expeditions to countries throughout the world brought a group of five clients to Guyana to explore the...

Body found at sea wall

Nov 09, 2008 knews News 3

The patrons of a popular seaside restaurant were shocked yesterday as, at approximately 14:30 hours, members of the Guyana Police Force swarmed the seawall following the discovery of the body of a...

Family values not threatened by ‘No-Fault Divorce’

Nov 09, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Family values not threatened by ‘No-Fault Divorce’

This past week, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand, held the first in a series of consultations on her proposed introduction of ‘No Fault Divorces.’ The...

Guyana offers much by way of project management

Nov 09, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Guyana offers much by way of project management

The Project Management Institute Southern Caribbean Chapter (PMI SCC), which recently inaugurated a local body, is gearing for a technical session nearing the end of November. President of PMI SCC,...

One investment is bearing fruit

Nov 09, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on One investment is bearing fruit

Sometimes, it takes a while before an investment yields results, and during the time of waiting, people — particularly the critics of the Government — often conclude that it is a wasted...

Nelson Mandela, Dr Jagan and Barrack Obama

Nov 09, 2008 knews Letters 13

Dear Editor, As I pen this letter, I am still overjoyed at the overwhelming victory of US President elect, Mr. Barrack Obama I had never heard of him before, until the primary between himself and...

These are misleading headlines regarding electricity generation

Nov 09, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on These are misleading headlines regarding electricity generation

Dear Editor, The headline ‘Xmas should be bright,’ on the November 1st edition of the SN, was indeed a deceitful one. ‘GPL assures no planned power outages for Christmas’ was on the Guyana...

What’s wrong with the GTA and tour operators in Guyana?

Nov 09, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on What’s wrong with the GTA and tour operators in Guyana?

Dear Editor, My love affair with the hinterland of my country Guyana started way back in 1954 when I was employed as a young Field Assistant fresh out of school (Queen’s College) and worked in...

Water woes in Kingston

Nov 09, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Water woes in Kingston

Dear Editor, It has now been close to five months since residents of Fort Street, Kingston have been severely affected by shortage of water. What is even alarming is that the situation has gotten...

Child criminality can be reduced and reversed

Nov 09, 2008 knews Letters 3

Dear Editor, The article “Child criminals on the increase,” featured in Kaieteur News of Sunday, 2nd November, 2008, made for quite disturbing reading. Indeed, Guyana’s child criminal...

Congratulations to the Joint Services!!!

Nov 09, 2008 knews Editorial 3

The prompt, decisive and successful response of the Joint Services to the daring daylight heist of the Wales Estate payroll must be commended. This time there will be no extended manhunt; all those...

The thing I thought I would never see

Nov 09, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, My Column 6

If ever there was a time in my life when I felt like throwing a party it was Tuesday night and in fact, I did arrange for one. There were some invitations for the elections watch because it has...

BELOW THE SURFACE OF APPEARANCES

Nov 09, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on BELOW THE SURFACE OF APPEARANCES

It is better for an economy to have catch-up growth than no growth at all. Over the past three years the Guyanese economy has been growing at a fair rate despite the fact that this growth was...

The Baccoo speaks

Nov 09, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

I feel as though I am casting pearls before swine. I speak of the disasters and they would happen. People would say that it appears as though no one is listening but there is such a thing as destiny...

Power outage forces abandonment of Namilco Festival semi-finals

Nov 09, 2008 knews Sports 1

Lumumba angered over replay decision By Michael Benjamin The excitement that permeated the Tucville Ground as the nation’s best football teams battle for top honours in the Namilco Football...

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The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day Horse race meet

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more