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PNCR Chairman resigns

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Winston Murray has resigned as Chairman of the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNCR) following disagreements over his position on the Economic Partnership Agreement between Europe and CARIFORUM,...

This week’s ‘Special Person’ is Ralph Ramkarran

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“Because I have a leadership position in the PPP, the challenge as Speaker of the National Assembly is ensuring that all sides develop and maintain confidence in my management of the business of...

There is already an Integrity Commission in place – Donald Ramotar

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…but AFC queries authenticity of the reports submitted General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Donald Ramotar, in responding to a call by the People’s National Congress Reform...

My Visit to the Taj Mahal

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By Fareeza Haniff I have always dreamt about visiting the famous Taj Mahal one day, but not in a million years did I think it would have happened so quickly. I heard people talking about it before...

Marijuana still abounds in Region Eight

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Despite the authorities’ pleas, best efforts… By Rustom Seegopaul In the chilly atmosphere of Paramakatoi, in Region Eight, the cultivation, use and sale of marijuana still abounds, despite...

Banks DIH records largest profit in history

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…as shareholders complain of incessantly high tax paid to Govt. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Banks DIH, Clifford Reis, yesterday told the 53rd shareholders meeting that despite a minimal...

GPO no longer delivers mail to Paramakatoi

Jan 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GPO no longer delivers mail to Paramakatoi

The foreign missionaries and international volunteers working in Paramakatoi have constantly lamented the poor state of the postal service in Region Eight. Speaking with one of these missionaries,...

Another teen goes missing

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The relatives of 13-year-old Talinessa Bailey is seeking the assistance of the public to locate the teen who has been missing since Tuesday. Bailey on Tuesday last left her Shell Road, Kitty...

An amazing escape

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It’s remarkable how no one died in this smash-up yesterday afternoon at the junction of Croal Street and Vlissengen Road. According to eyewitnesses, children were crossing the road even though the...

Father of five thankful for a successful surgery

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“Having to go through surgery of any kind is not something nice.” Those were the words of Robin Williams, 30, a security guard from Craig Village, East Bank Demerara. On Friday, January 16, last,...

Stiffer rules for medical practitioners

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Medical practitioners who have not concluded at least 12 academic sessions recognised by the Medical Council of Guyana may soon not be able to practice in Guyana. Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie...

Next big name in R&B, Melanie Fiona, has Guyanese roots

Jan 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Next big name in R&B, Melanie Fiona, has Guyanese roots

The R&B world is buzzing with news of Melanie Fiona, especially her European tour with Kanye West; but, she is virtually unheard of here. Well, here is a reason to get to know her: she is of...

EUROPEAN SHADOW DIMS CANADA-CARIBBEAN TRADE TALKS

Jan 18, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on EUROPEAN SHADOW DIMS CANADA-CARIBBEAN TRADE TALKS

By Sir Ronald Sanders The fall-out from the controversial Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed between the European Union (EU) and individual Caribbean countries has begun to show itself. Two...

Oh no!

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Has the Ministry of Agriculture’s farmers’ all-weather road on the West Coast of Demerara been reduced to a dumping site?

Overstepping the boundaries

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It is sometimes hard to reconcile the arrogance that some people display when there is no need for such. A political leader more often than not tends to be arrogant and this is often because he or...

Housewife sues Scotia Bank

Jan 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Housewife sues Scotia Bank

…claiming in excess of $1M in damages for negligence Sandrina Bacchus has filed a lawsuit against the Bank of Nova Scotia, the first marshal of the Supreme Court and the Court Registrar, claiming...

GRA reports increased compliance by taxpayers in 2008

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Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Khurshid Sattaur, has announced that there was increased compliance to the tax system during last year. Last year the GRA engaged in activities...

Release the results of the pre-feasibility study for Georgetown-Lethem road

Jan 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Release the results of the pre-feasibility study for Georgetown-Lethem road

Dear Editor, In an advertisement published in your newspapers on January 14, 2009 by the Ministry of Public Works and Communications, it is stated that “a pre-feasibility study for improving the...

Advancement of Regional cricket high on agenda

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West Indies captain Chris Gayle has recently topped the one-day batting averages while his teammate, Shivnarine Chanderpaul has emulated this feat in tests. While these individual achievements are...

Isn’t there definitely a confusion of the aggressors here?

Jan 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Isn’t there definitely a confusion of the aggressors here?

Dear Editor, I respond to John DeBarros’s letter in the Kaieteur News of January 15th, 2009, titled “Confusion of roles”, in which he chides the ruling party for protest action taken outside...

Stop ignoring this situation

Jan 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Stop ignoring this situation

Dear Editor, I write to bring to your attention a situation which was allowed to develop into an uncontrollable state. The Georgetown municipal has for a number of years allowed persons of all...

How much longer will the system fail to protect its women?

Jan 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on How much longer will the system fail to protect its women?

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter with grave concern for the vulnerable women living in fear as a result of violence in their lives. As a woman and an advocate who opposes violence against women,...

These propaganda efforts will not work

Jan 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on These propaganda efforts will not work

Dear Editor, It is absolutely within the bounds of absurdity and dishonesty for the main opposition party and their acolytes to claim that the government has, in anyway, neglected to do all that is...

Obama has given us real hope

Jan 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Obama has given us real hope

Dear Editor, In a few days we in Guyana will see the outpouring of hope in a better future for all mankind with the elevation of Barack Obama to the Presidency of the United States of America. The...

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President’s College upstage Santa Rosa to advance into Quarters

Anticipation without preparation

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Vice President of Guyana, ever the sagacious observer of the inevitable, has reassured... more