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THIS IS WRONG!

Jan 13, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THIS IS WRONG!

Many persons have been questioning the tolls being charged to cross the Berbice River Bridge. They have questioned the fares because of the wide disparity between what is being charged there as...

Faria wants Bajan employers to help Guyanese

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Faria wants Bajan employers to help Guyanese

Guyana’s Honorary Consul in Barbados, Norman Faria, wants Bajan employers to assist their Guyanese workers having trouble with immigration issues. Faria has written to Harry Husbands, the Executive...

Like Guyanese, Trinidadian voters also want change

Jan 13, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Like Guyanese, Trinidadian voters also want change

Dear Editor, Guyanese are not the only voters who are calling for political reform in the opposition and requesting a change in leadership; voters in Trinidad also aspire for political change in the...

Mercury falling

Jan 13, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Mercury falling

The Porkknocker is an iconic figure in our country for very good reason. Not long after the abolition of slavery, the discovery of gold in the interior lured thousands of ex-slaves in a quest to seek...

I thank Harry Hergash for two reasons

Jan 13, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I thank Harry Hergash for two reasons

Mr. Harry Hergash, a Guyanese who long migrated to Canada (which is unfortunate for those of his kind because had he stayed, he would have seen how ineffective the PPP was as an opposition party) and...

Guyanese murder accused on US$1M bond

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyanese murder accused on US$1M bond

Guyanese Parasurama Rabindranauth, 26, who was held by law enforcement officers in Florida when he tried to board a plane to return to Guyana following the murder of Michael Sembhudyal, 38, in...

CJ ruling on TV licences to Lindeners will be challenged

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CJ ruling on TV licences to Lindeners will be challenged

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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Foreign Affairs, Trade Ministries to be merged

– 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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Another suspected leptospirosis patient dies

– 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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on President Jagdeo on bilateral talks in Middle East

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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Interim management board to be put in place at GuySuCo

…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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on New laws to regulate private schools, school boards

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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Slothful justice system major factor of prison overcrowding

– 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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana better positioned to cope with EPA than CARIFORUM counterparts

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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha celebrates 35 years

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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana’s oldest twins celebrate 83rd birthday

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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on $2B allocated for Hope Canal in upcoming budget

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

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Slinghshot ‘Sharing his Love’ on Mash Day

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

Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana blown away by innings & 147 runs inside three days

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

Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Ahmad is new ECB president following landslide win

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

Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Greene says AAG will not change after Blackmore

– 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

Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Sport benefiting from more publicity – Ramdhani

– 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

Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Joanne Lowe for 1st FINA World swimming coaches’ conference

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?

Jan 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Will Dr. Van-West Charles lead mass-based agitation if political dialogue fails?

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...