January 2009

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Road restoration works ongoing at WCD

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Road restoration works ongoing at WCD

Much to the happiness of commuters and drivers on the West Coast of Demerara, restoration works have begun on the roadways. According to the workmen who were repairing the road in Uitvlugt, the...

Dangerous environmental pollution

Jan 24, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Dangerous environmental pollution

Dear Editor, As a resident of the Diamond/Golden Grove, New Scheme, East Bank, Demerara, there is something of great concern that needs to be addressed urgently by the relevant authorities. Ever...

GPSU has no plans to strike at GPHC – General Secretary

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GPSU has no plans to strike at GPHC – General Secretary

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has no plans to mobilise nurses of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to engage strike action. This disclosure was made on Thursday by General...

The “wood screw pump” is recommended for flooding in Guyana

Jan 24, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The “wood screw pump” is recommended for flooding in Guyana

Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen, I feel obligated to address the situation each rainy season, when mass flooding takes precedence, disrupting the daily lifestyles of many citizens. Overwhelming...

Guyoil spearheads drop in kero prices

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyoil spearheads drop in kero prices

Commerce Minister Manniram Prashad yesterday said that he has been assured by the Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) that there will be an adequate supply of kerosene. He believes that once Guyoil maintains...

The bottom house monster

Jan 24, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The bottom house monster

I had lunch the other day with Clinton Urling, owner of German’s Restaurant and we disagreed on the strategies to change Guyana. Clinton feels that a few good people should stay within the two...

In search of true heroes

Jan 24, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on In search of true heroes

The word ‘hero’ has been hijacked for too long by Hollywood, Bollywood and the denizens of the tube. Thanks to these media ‘worlds’, we associate the word ‘hero’ with a man who has brawn...

THE RIGHT CHOICE

Jan 24, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE RIGHT CHOICE

Peeping Tom did not request that the investigation into the alleged illegal importation of beer in Guyana be tabled in the National Assembly. This is clearly a criminal investigation and would be...

GT&T turns up cellular service at Madewini

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GT&T turns up cellular service at Madewini

– more sites targeted for early turn-up in 2009 Mobile users at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri and surrounding areas will notice an improvement in their cellular coverage now...

Conned!

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Conned!

Father mortgages house for visa Fifty-eight-year-old furniture maker Seesahai Mohan so much wanted a better life for his daughter, Nadira, that when he was told that she could get a student visa to...

Company finds some five million pounds of uranium in Guyana

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Company finds some five million pounds of uranium in Guyana

A Canadian uranium exploration company has revealed that an independent consulting firm has completed a resource estimate for the Aricheng North and Aricheng South structures, located in the basement...

Squatters can be removed forcefully

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Squatters can be removed forcefully

– Dr Roger Luncheon A forceful approach to having squatters removed from the Lamaha Railway Embankment will not be ruled out, if the area is not cleared by next month end. Cabinet Secretary Dr...

Loopholes at GRA caused Govt. to lose $$M

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Loopholes at GRA caused Govt. to lose $$M

…Fidelity Boss must repay lost revenue -Task Force report Several loopholes exist allowing one importer to defraud the Government of hundreds of millions of dollars by means of importing Polar beer...

Legal Affairs Minister to amend constitution before demitting office

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Legal Affairs Minister to amend constitution before demitting office

The Attorney-General and Legal Affairs Minister, Senior Counsel Doodnauth Singh, after a noticeable absence from sittings of the National Assembly, yesterday tabled the Constitution (Amendment )...

Untried prisoners reach record proportions

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Untried prisoners reach record proportions

With 832 persons making up the untried prison population, the Ministry of Home Affairs says it is heartened by the recent appointment of two temporary Magistrates, Dale Kingston and Judy Latchman, by...

NBS gears to erect $700M building in city

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on NBS gears to erect $700M building in city

…moving to reduce mortgage interests The sod was finally turned yesterday for the construction of the new head office of the New Building Society Limited (NBS). It will be erected directly opposite...

$48.4M fraud unearthed at Toolsie Persaud

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on $48.4M fraud unearthed at Toolsie Persaud

– two employees slapped with more than 100 charges A former sales supervisor and an office manager of Toolsie Persaud Limited were slapped with more than 100 charges of fraud. They are accused...

Five-year-old electrocuted by drop cord

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Five-year-old electrocuted by drop cord

The life of a five-year-old girl was snuffed out after she came into contact with a live wire in her house at Number Five Village, West Coast Berbice. Montoya David was pronounced dead at the Fort...

Singh confident of re-election as GCB President

Jan 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Singh confident of re-election as GCB President

Promised Essequibo Board votes could seal the deal for incumbent By Sean Devers President of the Guyana Cricket Board since 1991, Chetram Singh, is confident of re-election when the GCB holds its...

Vagrant found dead

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Vagrant found dead

A male vagrant was discovered dead in an unfinished three-storey building at D’Urban Street and Louisa Row, Wortmanville, yesterday morning by nearby construction workers. The deceased, of African...

GPSU ready to assist sacked T&HD officials

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GPSU ready to assist sacked T&HD officials

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) is prepared to render assistance to the recently sacked top Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) officials, Ivor English and Karen Bowen. The two, who...

Panday shares his vision for the future of Guyana’s cricket

Jan 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Panday shares his vision for the future of Guyana’s cricket

Says he will utilize the best and brightest if elected as GCB Boss on Sunday By Sean Devers Business entrepreneur Bish Panday continued his intense campaign to win the Presidency of the Guyana...

President’s call to declare assets reveals double-standard by protesters – Dr Luncheon

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on President’s call to declare assets reveals double-standard by protesters – Dr Luncheon

The declaration of financial assets is fundamental in addressing the issues of accountability in public office and that of the probity of public officials. This notion was emphasised by Cabinet...

Police hold suspect in South R/veldt murder

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police hold suspect in South R/veldt murder

A prime suspect has been arrested for the murder of 64-year-old pensioner Hector Fitzroy Marshall. The suspect was arrested yesterday in Georgetown by investigating ranks. According to police...

New Forest Bill replaces 54-year-old legislation

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on New Forest Bill replaces 54-year-old legislation

… sets precedent for good public consultations By Tusika Martin After ten years of consultation and one year in a Special Select Committee, the Forest Bill 2007 was yesterday passed in the National...

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PC girls hit 10 as ExxonMobil U18 Schools Football competition...

Oct 12, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – President’s College produced the biggest victory of the day with a commanding 10-0 win over Hope Secondary in the girls’ division as the ExxonMobil Under-18 Schools Football...

The evolution of crime in Guyana

Oct 12, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Thirty-three years ago, the death of Monica Reece sent shockwaves throughout Guyana. Today, we can look back and say that Monica’s death marked a turning point for violent crime in the country. Guyanese were so shocked by her death and the dumping of her body in the middle...

Haiti: When the Promise of a Haitian-Led Solution Begins to Fade

Oct 11, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Who speaks for Haiti? It is a question the international community can no longer avoid. For years, governments and international organisations have insisted that the country’s deepening crisis must have a “Haitian-led solution”. The principle is...

What Mr. Routledge didn,t say, what I say

Oct 12, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Exxon’s Guyana head, Mr. Alistair Routledge, created a firestorm in Guyana with an unyielding expression of his company’s position. Though he said much, he was careful to steer clear of certain circumstances, disciplined to silence. What Mr. Routledge didn’t say, I...

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