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Dr Ramsammy debunks former First Lady’s accusation

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Dr Ramsammy debunks former First Lady’s accusation

Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has made it quite clear that he never had a conversation with former first lady, Varshnie Singh, during which he indicated to her that President Bharrat Jagdeo...

Law passed for constant upgrade of medical practitioners

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Law passed for constant upgrade of medical practitioners

…cannot be registered unless they have 12 credits each year As moves are being made to regulate the health sector in Guyana, medical practitioners who do not have at least 12 academic sessions...

Govt praise led to Murray’s resignation

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Govt praise led to Murray’s resignation

The main opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) yesterday admitted that it was the praise the Government heaped upon its Chairman, Winston Murray, that was the cause of the quarrel...

Police inspectors and sergeants must relate better with members of the public

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police inspectors and sergeants must relate better with members of the public

Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee yesterday briefed the inspectors and sergeants attached to the Guyana Police Force on their roles in the force. “You are the eyes and ears of the...

Mining sector earns 50% of Guyana’s foreign exchange

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mining sector earns 50% of Guyana’s foreign exchange

…drilling for oil to commence this year – PM Yesterday, in an overview of the mining sector, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds reported a creditable performance for 2008, but said that the...

UK appoints first Ambassador to CARICOM

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on UK appoints first Ambassador to CARICOM

The Government of the United Kingdom is keen on helping to build the Region’s capacity to tackle crime. This is according to the Honourable Fraser Wheeler, who yesterday presented his...

South Ruimveldt pensioner was strangled

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on South Ruimveldt pensioner was strangled

– suspect still in custody Police yesterday continued to question the prime suspect in the murder of South Ruimveldt pensioner Hector Fitzroy Marshall, even as an autopsy revealed that the...

Police presents birthday gift to President Jagdeo

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police presents birthday gift to President Jagdeo

The Guyana Police Force made a birthday presentation to President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday. Assistant Commissioner, Administration, Krishna Lekhraj made the presentation on behalf of the...

GNBS moves to register used tyre, cell phone dealers

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GNBS moves to register used tyre, cell phone dealers

Importers and local manufacturers of the commodities monitored by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) under its standards compliance programme, used tyre dealers and scale manufacturers...

Report to be presented to Minister Lall by next month – Keith Burrowes

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Report to be presented to Minister Lall by next month – Keith Burrowes

The lack of an established system to accurately provide financial data and the non-availability of necessary information were cited as the main hindrances to the completion of the inquiry into the...

SEVEN SCHOOLS RECEIVE CHESS SETS

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on SEVEN SCHOOLS RECEIVE CHESS SETS

-Sport could be the missing component in school curriculum-Dr. Fox By Rawle Welch Before, making the presentation of fifty (50) chess sets to representatives of seven of ten designated secondary...

Labourer falls to death from coconut tree

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Labourer falls to death from coconut tree

A 48-year-old labourer died while receiving treatment at the Leonora Cottage Hospital for treatment he sustained after falling from a coconut tree. The incident occurred at about 15:30 hours...

Prosecution closes case in son’s murder

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Prosecution closes case in son’s murder

The prosecution yesterday closed its case in the trial of murder accused Clive Gall, who is charged with the June 21, 2007 stabbing death of his son, Clive Gall Junior. Their last witness was Dr....

Fernandes in charge once again

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Fernandes in charge once again

-Outgoing President urges Board to preserve and extend sport By Rawle Welch Business Executive Phillip Fernandes was unanimously elected as President of the Guyana Hockey Board at its Annual General...

The Future of the National Game is being placed at risk

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on The Future of the National Game is being placed at risk

Dear Sir, Those who stand in opposition to Chetram Singh retaining his position as President of the Guyana Cricket Board have gone very public in an orchestrated campaign to reduce his chances. Early...

Teaching them young

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Teaching them young

The Andrew ‘Sixheads’ Lewis Boxing Gym was built by the Government as a token of appreciation after Lewis had defeated James Page to become Guyana’s first world champion. The principal idea...

GBBC plans initiatives to lift boxing from its dismal state

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GBBC plans initiatives to lift boxing from its dismal state

By Michael Benjamin The current dismal state of professional boxing has prompted officials of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) to convene a meeting to discuss ways of addressing the problem...

M&CC aids Cuba in wake of hurricane

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The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown (M&CC) yesterday handed over two containers of supplies to Cuban Ambassador Pedro Arteaga Cardenas as part of their contribution to the...

Keith Foster returned as RHTY&SC President

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Keith Foster returned as RHTY&SC President

Reintroduction of membership fees for 2009 discussed Keith foster was returned unopposed as President of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) on Wednesday last when the club held...

Has the GSSBA drifted into oblivion?

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Has the GSSBA drifted into oblivion?

– silence, inactivity threatening By Edison Jefford The idea of a uniformed national basketball competition for secondary schools fascinated players and enthusiasts but the initiative failed to...

Dr. N.K. Gopaul is the right pick

Jan 24, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Dr. N.K. Gopaul is the right pick

Dear Editor, Last week the President and Cabinet approved an Interim Board for GuySuCo. The Board has been tasked with producing a ‘turnaround’ plan for the sugar industry. This is urgent...

2009 will be challenging – Minister Prashad

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Commerce Minister Manniram Prashad has said that, though this will be a very challenging year due to the global financial crisis, the situation needs to be met with an attitudinal change and a more...

Perturbed with NCN’s level of competence

Jan 24, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Perturbed with NCN’s level of competence

Dear Editor, I am very perturbed with NCN’s level of competence. I can prove that the entity is still miles ahead of the rest in terms of presenters, but this is not exemption to perform just a...

Guyana Watch assists fireman with prosthetic arm

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana Watch assists fireman with prosthetic arm

By Tusika Martin After losing his arm in a motorcycle accident, 23-year-old Walter Grant-Stuart will now receive a prosthetic arm with the help of Guyana Watch Inc. The Guyana Fire Service employee...

Assistance for farmers welcomed

Jan 24, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Assistance for farmers welcomed

Dear Editor, Following the recent heavy rainfall experienced along the coastland, which affected the livelihood of many farmers and destroyed supplemental household kitchen gardens, the...

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