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Man records his own murder

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A chilling recording from the voicemail of Hardel Haynes, an electrician of Spurwing Drive, South Ruimveldt, who was beaten to death recently, has been recovered. The recording was apparently made by...

Millions missing from credit unions

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By Nadia Guyadeen Labour Minister Manzoor Nadir yesterday said that there are tens of millions of dollars unaccounted for in Guyana’s credit unions. Credit Unions, like banks, give loans to...

City Mall lights up X-Mas tree

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The lighting up of the City Mall Christmas Tree on Saturday evening was an eye popping experience for everyone that was there to witness the event. The evening was filled with laughter and cheers of...

Car thief jailed for two years, accomplice remanded

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Dindyal Persaud, aka Steve, a 22-year-old mechanic formerly of Grove, East Bank Demerara, and Richmond, Essequibo, was sentenced to two years’ jail yesterday, with two further six-month jail...

Contractor claims over $300,000 from GWI

Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Contractor claims over $300,000 from GWI

An irate former contractor who was attached to the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is claiming that GWI owes him some $385,000 for works he did for the water company early this year. David Sinclair,...

GHRA members to remove account from Republic Bank

Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on GHRA members to remove account from Republic Bank

Members of the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) have unanimously agreed to remove the association’s accounts from Republic Bank, after the bank’s management failed to recognize its error in...

UNDP/Govt. sheep project help underprivileged

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A Government and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project is helping underprivileged families to become more self-sufficient. On Sunday, the project continued on the East Bank of Demerara...

One in ten women has no knowledge of HIV prevention – survey

Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on One in ten women has no knowledge of HIV prevention – survey

The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) which was conducted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Bureau of Statistics has found that one woman in ten does...

Police confirm cars were drag racing

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Police on the East Coast of Demerara have confirmed that the driver of a white Honda Integra, PLL 1485, was involved in a drag race that led to the death of 31-year-old Sonita Thomas on the Enmore...

THE LAW MUST NOT BE FLEXED

Dec 16, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE LAW MUST NOT BE FLEXED

I saw something interesting yesterday along Regent Street where bus stops have been re-introduced. What I saw confirms that we have a serious problem in Guyana which, if not reversed soon, can only...

Bonus uncertain for Toolsie Persaud workers

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-strike looms The National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) says that it has, for some time now, been lobbying for better wages for the workers it represents...

Elected dictatorship and the signs of untergang

Dec 16, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Elected dictatorship and the signs of untergang

One of the mental strands that permeate autocratic leadership is something ordinary people cannot fathom, no matter how much they try. We do not have to go to Nazi Germany, Stalin’s Russia or...

Persons claim they never received bills

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After not receiving a water bill since 2006, when she moved into her residence, a Campbellville resident explained that, much to her confusion, her water supply was disconnected early last week. The...

Pele needle Milerock, Bakewell Topp XX survive against Rusal

Dec 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Pele needle Milerock, Bakewell Topp XX survive against Rusal

By Franklin Wilson As the pundits have forecasted, the 19th Kashif and Shanghai Football tournament will not be a walk in the park for the top rated teams and the opening night proved just that....

Rotary joins NPC for park enhancement initiative

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Stabroek Rotary has joined hands with the National Parks Commission (NPC) to enhance the appeal and usefulness of the National Park in Thomas Lands. The initiative was birthed out of the need to...

Cheshire Home, senior citizens get Christmas cheer from road safety group

Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Cheshire Home, senior citizens get Christmas cheer from road safety group

Despite the world economic crisis that could impact on the livelihoods of many around the world, Guyanese living in the United States of America continue to assist their countrymen and help keep the...

An Inconvenient Truth

Dec 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on An Inconvenient Truth

-Admin blunders again By Edison Jefford Our laments are exaggerated, our throats are weary and our voices border on silence in an epoch that the complete collapse of the fundamentals of our sport is...

Floyd Carmichael finally nets a win in GASP ‘Scrabble Scramble’ shutdown

Dec 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Floyd Carmichael finally nets a win in GASP ‘Scrabble Scramble’ shutdown

By Michael Benjamin It seemed as though second place was an allotted position for Floyd Carmichael, evident from the last three tournaments when he retained this position with alarming monotony. Last...

Plainclothes policemen accused of theft after raid on West Demerara home

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A Goed Fortuin family is alleging that, yesterday morning, two plainclothes ranks entered their home and removed music equipment valued at approximately $400,000, along with $162,000 in cash and...

Marian Academy captures National Schools Chess Championship

Dec 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Marian Academy captures National Schools Chess Championship

“We need chess in the schools where the students can be active. We will have workshops for teachers in the schools. We have a lot of schools in Guyana and that is why we want to see the game...

Guyana/ Jamaica 4th round clash washed out

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T&T in line for title with 9-wkt win against L/Wards By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Igloo Ice Cream, Pepsi, Smalta, TCL, Demerara Power Company, Lifetime Reality & Noble House...

Humanitarian mission helps the needy

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As part of its mission to assist the less fortunate, the New Jersey Arya Samaj Mandir recently donated two wheelchairs to persons who had suffered a stroke and were subsequently paralyzed. Receiving...

EPA collaborates with many agencies to eradicate pollution

Dec 16, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on EPA collaborates with many agencies to eradicate pollution

Dear Editor, In reference to a letter published in the SN on Wednesday, 1st December, 2004, written by Mr. Peter Khan and captioned “What is the EPA’s role with noise and air pollution?”, the...

Government neglect has led to total breakdown in our society

Dec 16, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Government neglect has led to total breakdown in our society

Dear Editor, Crime continues to permeate every sphere in our country. No group can claim innocence and no region immunity. Some military-trained are executing illegal activities, and riding shot-gun...

Blackouts lessen in West Demerara

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– but residents still fear ‘dark’ holidays After weeks of continued power outages, residents of the West Coast of Demerara have reported that the incidences of blackouts have lessened...

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DDL signs new 5-year collective labour agreement with unions

DDL signs new 5-year collective labour agreement with unions

L-R Outgoing HR Director Ms. Moneeta Singh-Bird; General Secretary of the GLU, Mr. Carvil Duncan; Chairman of the... more