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CJ ruling on TV licences to Lindeners will be challenged

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President Jagdeo says… …shows reluctance to withdraw political interference — Corbin Head of State, President Bharrat Jagdeo, during a recent press briefing, confirmed that the recent...

Foreign Affairs, Trade Ministries to be merged

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– Govt. official A senior official of the People’s Progressive Party has confirmed that a decision has been taken to merge the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, currently headed by Minister...

Another suspected leptospirosis patient dies

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– two more admitted to the GPHC One of the nine suspected leptospirosis patients at the Georgetown Hospital has succumbed. The victim is 55- year-old Juliet Kissoon, of Ketley Street,...

President Jagdeo on bilateral talks in Middle East

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A team of officials led by President Bharrat Jagdeo is currently in the Middle East to explore possibilities for strengthening relations and expanding cooperation programmes in the economic, social...

Interim management board to be put in place at GuySuCo

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…team to come up with ‘turn around’ plan An interim management board will be put in place at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), within a matter of weeks, to draft a ‘turn around plan’...

New laws to regulate private schools, school boards

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The regulation of private schools will be among the areas which will be aptly addressed when the new education legislation and regulations are completed. According to Education Minister Shaik Baksh,...

Slothful justice system major factor of prison overcrowding

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– Minister Rohee Government has initiated action aimed at increasing and improving the accommodation at the prisons. Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee recently reiterated that the improved...

Guyana better positioned to cope with EPA than CARIFORUM counterparts

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Guyana is in a better position to cope with the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entered into with the European Union, given that, as it relates to reciprocity, Guyana had already liberalized...

Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha celebrates 35 years

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The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, on Thursday last, celebrated 35 years of its unequivocal commitment to the propagation of Hinduism in its pristine purity, and fostering its rich cultural heritage....

Guyana’s oldest twins celebrate 83rd birthday

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Eating well and exercising in the form of hard work was highlighted as the main factors which have contributed to the long life of two of Guyana’s senior citizens. Azeez Azimulla, also known as...

$2B allocated for Hope Canal in upcoming budget

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Some $2B have been allocated in the 2009 Budget for the Conservancy Relief Channel at Hope, East Coast Demerara. This is according to Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud, who, at a recent press...

Slinghshot ‘Sharing his Love’ on Mash Day

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Little has been heard about Guyanese overseas-based artiste John ‘Slingshot’ Drepaul since his gala and colourful presentation at Mash 2008 celebrations. In a recent telephone conversation with...

Guyana blown away by innings & 147 runs inside three days

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Windwards record biggest first-class win By Sean Devers in Grenada In association with Mike’s Pharmacy & Trophy Stall The Windward Islands recorded their biggest first-class victory when they...

Ahmad is new ECB president following landslide win

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To focus on youth development in first six months By Franklin Wilson Treasurer of the Guyana Cricket Board Sheik Asif Ahmad has been elected President of the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) following a...

Greene says AAG will not change after Blackmore

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– vows to quit if dreams not realised this year By Edison Jefford Guyana’s leading national sprint champion, Rawle Greene has stated that the departure of Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG)...

Sport benefiting from more publicity – Ramdhani

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– participation in international tournaments will continue By Rawle Welch President of the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) Gokarn Ramdhani in an interview with Kaieteur Sport yesterday said...

Joanne Lowe for 1st FINA World swimming coaches’ conference

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Leave today for Singapore Experienced Swimming Coach Joanne Lowe leaves Guyana today to attend the First FINA World Swimming Coaches Conference which takes place in Singapore from January 15 – 17...

Will Dr. Van-West Charles lead mass-based agitation if political dialogue fails?

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Dear Editor, In your news article, “Dr. Van-West Charles free to challenge for party leadership – Corbin,” (January 10), Opposition and PNC Leader, Mr. Robert Corbin, said that,...

The spectacle of empty suits at the leadership level is frightening

Jan 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The spectacle of empty suits at the leadership level is frightening

Dear Editor, President Jagdeo, as is his custom, continues to be superficial in his understanding of our difficulties. He has stated recently the simplism that the Alexander/McAllister contest...

Is this the way the Guyana Police Force treats its retired members?

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Dear Editor, Late last year, I bounced into a very good friend of mine, who is no other than Rudy Levans, as he is popularly known. He is also a former member of the Guyana Police Force (GPF). He was...

Buxton United FC, a story to tell

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By Franklin Wilson While there has been extremely negative PR coming out of the Buxton Village on the East Coast of Demerara for many reasons, there has been a number of positive things emerging from...

Education strategic plan to be boosted by Govt. funding

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– Minister Baksh The Education Sector Strategic Plan for the period 2008-2013 has finally been completed, and according to Education Minister Shaik Baksh, the document has been well accepted by...

Road construction during rainy season

Jan 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Road construction during rainy season

Dear Editor, The road constructed around and within South East Cummings Lodge is of very poor standard. One very visible example is the road just east of the University of Guyana. The road was in the...

Overseas-based organization assists incapacitated woman

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WILLIAMSBURG, CORENTYNE — The New Jersey Arya Samaj Humanitarian Mission, in collaboration with its local chapter, donated a wheelchair to Waveney Fraser last week. The 75-year-old woman, who...

This condition, I believe, is eminently treatable

Jan 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on This condition, I believe, is eminently treatable

Dear Editor, With reference to the Kaieteur News article: (11-01-09) “Woman struck by mysterious illness” — without the benefit of a proper history of the circumstances during...

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