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Several flood victims may have to be relocated – NDIA

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Several flood victims may have to be relocated – NDIA

– Agri. Minister denies any such considerations The country’s drainage system is under tremendous pressure, as record levels of rainfall continue to inundate the coast and backlands of...

Road deaths mar Christmas holidays

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Road deaths mar Christmas holidays

– UG student, pensioner, former footballer killed A University of Guyana student, a pensioner and a former footballer were killed in separate road accidents which occurred between Christmas...

Non-payment of increase is a transgression against workers – Burton

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Non-payment of increase is a transgression against workers – Burton

The failure of Government to afford public workers a Christmas bonus or the customary retroactive increase this year has been condemned by public sector unions, among them the Guyana Trades Union...

Govt. can’t afford at present to make Regions Four and Five flood proof – Luncheon

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Govt. can’t afford at present to make Regions Four and Five flood proof – Luncheon

It is not possible for the Government to expend the US$400M necessary to ensure that Regions Four and Five are flood proof, given that the resources are not available. This is according to Head of...

Victims suspect arson in Non Pariel fire

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Victims suspect arson in Non Pariel fire

– man perishes in Parika blaze Two Christmas Day fires have left one man dead and a couple homeless. The fires occurred at Non Pariel and Parika Backdam. Kishun Kissoon and his wife,...

Police remember fallen comrades at Christmas

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Police remember fallen comrades at Christmas

As part of its activities during the festive season, the Guyana Police Force is assisting in bringing Christmas cheer to the relatives of police ranks who were killed in the line of duty by...

THE THINGS I MISS ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS

Dec 27, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE THINGS I MISS ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS

There are so many things that I miss about Christmas. I however have to content myself with the thought that not everything is forever and therefore things will eventually change. But there are few...

Unfinished business

Dec 27, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Unfinished business

All, without exception, newspaper columnists and television commentators do a year in review for his/her own country, the world and name the things they would like to see in the future for their own...

Pele stun Alpha & GDF mark out Tigers – both by 3-1 margins

Dec 27, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Pele stun Alpha & GDF mark out Tigers – both by 3-1 margins

By Franklin Wilson ‘Jackie Chan’ was in the house as well as the ‘Twin Towers’ (Charles Pollard and Howard Lowe) but the later on either side of the divide. The ensuing battle...

Leon Moore to fight for world title early next year

Dec 27, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Leon Moore to fight for world title early next year

By Michael Benjamin Former Caribbean Boxing Federation bantamweight champion, Leon ‘Hurry up’ Moore will leave these shores shortly for a sojourn in the USA that could possibly see him...

Institutional strengthening of judiciary in reform strategy

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Institutional strengthening of judiciary in reform strategy

The Justice Sector Reform Strategy includes a plan for institutional strengthening of the judiciary. This newspaper understands that the constitution guarantees the Judiciary’s independence in the...

Ravens, Pacesetters to finally settle score

Dec 27, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Ravens, Pacesetters to finally settle score

By Edison Jefford Courts Pacesetters and Dyna’s Ravens will finally settle the question of who is the best first division club in Georgetown tonight when they meet in a long–awaited grudge game...

M&CC may have to rethink revenue collection process

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on M&CC may have to rethink revenue collection process

The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown (M&CC) may very well have to come up with a new strategy for the new year if they intend to continue operating in the interest of the citizenry...

The negatives and positives

Dec 27, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on The negatives and positives

By Rawle Welch Minister of Culture, Youth & Sport Dr. Frank Anthony in typical style gave another glowing review of his Ministry’s performance in 2008. However, there are a few things that seem...

Thief gets beating after trying to break into shop

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Thief gets beating after trying to break into shop

The police are investigating an incident that occurred at about 03:00 hours yesterday at Samatta Point, Grove, East Bank Demerara, during which one of three men who were found attempting to break...

16,000 workers benefiting from cost-of-living adjustment

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on 16,000 workers benefiting from cost-of-living adjustment

Approximately 16, 000 employees, including public servants, teachers, nurses, and members of the disciplined services, have been receiving the temporary cost-of-living adjustment put in place by the...

Kennard Memorial Turf Club Boxing Day meet shifted to tomorrow

Dec 27, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Kennard Memorial Turf Club Boxing Day meet shifted to tomorrow

The Boxing Day horseracing action at the Kennard Memorial Turf Club situated at Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne had to be shifted from yesterday to tomorrow due to intense rainfall experienced in Berbice on...

GT&T brings customers more cheer for Christmas

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on GT&T brings customers more cheer for Christmas

Intent on keeping their customers energized in the festive season, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) spread last-minute Christmas cheer to dozens when they hosted the Georgetown...

Better mental preparation urgently needed for youth cricketers

Dec 27, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Better mental preparation urgently needed for youth cricketers

U-17 team in T&T showed talent but lacked focus If West Indies cricket is to again rise to the dizzy heights of the 1980s it is imperative that Administers urgently address the mental preparation...

What about a holiday pay out for all public servants?

Dec 27, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on What about a holiday pay out for all public servants?

Dear Editor, A few weeks ago I read in the print media that members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will be getting a year end holiday bonus for 2008. While I am happy that the government has...

A lot of persons should be apologizing to Mark Benschop

Dec 27, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on A lot of persons should be apologizing to Mark Benschop

Dear Editor, Ever since the young Benschop, very much a chip off the old block, wrote his well-publicized poem, I was moved to share my thoughts about his father, Mr. Mark Benschop snr., who was at...

Sophia house collapses

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Sophia house collapses

— mother, seven children homeless A 36-year-old mother of seven is now homeless for the new year, after her ‘B’ Field, Sophia house came crashing down yesterday morning. Onika Thompson...

Isn’t the President right that it is time to save for difficult times?

Dec 27, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Isn’t the President right that it is time to save for difficult times?

Dear Editor, I am a pensioner and a retired Government servant nearing my 80th birthday. Member of Parliament Volda Lawrence, in last Sunday’s edition of Kaieteur News, called President Bharrat...

Disappointed it was not passed this year, optimistic for new year — Trotman

Dec 27, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Disappointed it was not passed this year, optimistic for new year — Trotman

Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Raphael Trotman, says that he is disappointed that the Government did not see it fit to support the Freedom of Information legislation this year. He says that...

Reverse the trend of our inability to read

Dec 27, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on Reverse the trend of our inability to read

Books are considered the gateway to the world but for some strange reason they are in drastically short supply. People are not reading, choosing instead to sit glued to the television screens. Once...

Mainstay Goldstar FC secures promotion to Elite League Season 7

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Kaieteur Sports- Mainstay Goldstar FC has officially earned its place in Season 7 of the Elite League following a 1-0 victory over Mahaica Determinators FC in the Qualification Play-Off Finals held...

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How do you analyse a Budget?

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- What if in tabling the 2025 Budget, the Minister with responsibility for Finance did... more