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Coconut vending a very lucrative profession, says Buddy

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Coconut vending a very lucrative profession, says Buddy

It does not take a wealth of education or the most prestigious of business ideas to elevate a typical man out of the stranglehold of poverty. In fact, all that is required is a desire to work...

New cases of “lepto” discovered at GPHC

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on New cases of “lepto” discovered at GPHC

Both cases are children There have been two new suspected cases of leptospirosis, adding to the five that Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy had identified in a recent press conference. Dr Ramsammy...

Justices of the Peace should witness prisoners’ statements

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Justices of the Peace should witness prisoners’ statements

– Association President of the Justices of the Peace Association and Commissioner of Oaths Association, Hermon Bholaisingh, yesterday said that he is ready to fight for the passage of the Lay...

A phone loss irks surgical patient

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on A phone loss irks surgical patient

Winston Patterson, 49, also known as ‘Pappy,’ of 106 D’Urban and Smyth Streets, Georgetown, was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital for surgery, yesterday at around 2:00 am. What he got...

Alexander Village carpenter is latest hit-and-run victim

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Alexander Village carpenter is latest hit-and-run victim

Juan Valdares, 48, a carpenter of 169 Fourth Street, Alexander Village, is the latest hit-and-run victim. He is a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), having sustained a...

Should make deadline despite four-month delay – Jagdeo

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Should make deadline despite four-month delay – Jagdeo

President Bharrat Jagdeo is optimistic that the Sophia/Kingston inter-connect high power cable will make its mid-year deadline despite a four-month delay in laying the groundwork. Mr Jagdeo stated...

Businessman alleges police victimisation

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Businessman alleges police victimisation

A city businessman says that he is being victimised by police traffic ranks attached to the Ruimveldt Police Station. His accusation followed an accident involving a car owned by Wings Taxi Service...

Helping to save a life

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Helping to save a life

The nature of the times demands that we care a little more and give a little more to those in special need. And, really, it is not much we have to give to make a difference or to save a life, as in...

Three arrested after gun find

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Three arrested after gun find

A woman and two men are currently in police custody at the Anna Regina Police Station assisting with investigations after an unlicensed weapon with matching rounds was found in a yard. This newspaper...

The secret life of Veeran Veerapen

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on The secret life of Veeran Veerapen

By Michael Jordan None of us suspected that he might have a secret life. None of us thought that the time would come when his name would be mentioned in the same sentence with unsavoury figures from...

PNCR calls for value-for-money audits of public sector expenditure

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on PNCR calls for value-for-money audits of public sector expenditure

By Gary Eleazar There is dire need for the value for money audits of public expenditure in Guyana. This is according to Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Member of Parliament and...

Teen runs away from home, aunt fears the worst

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Teen runs away from home, aunt fears the worst

For almost one week, Trimaine Griffith, 14, has not been seen after she fled from her aunt’s home at Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, on January 5. The young teen’s aunt and primary care giver,...

President Jagdeo and the PPP, a true representation of all Guyanese

Jan 11, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on President Jagdeo and the PPP, a true representation of all Guyanese

Dear Editor, Permit me space to express my gratitude to our leader, President Jagdeo and the leadership of the PPP who have once again demonstrated that they serve all Guyanese without favour, fear...

January 1st will not be the same in Linden

Jan 11, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on January 1st will not be the same in Linden

Dear Editor, The 1st January will not be the same in Linden; after 18 years of being host to the finals of the Kashif and Shanghai (K & S) football tournament, it is difficult to see its return...

Strategic long term solutions welcomed

Jan 11, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Strategic long term solutions welcomed

Dear Editor, As an overseas-based Guyanese keeping tabs on what is happening in Guyana, I have been hearing a lot of talk about the Hope Outlet by the government and other engineering experts. I am...

The perception is not the reality, Mr. Jadunauth

Jan 11, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The perception is not the reality, Mr. Jadunauth

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter in the Kaieteur News which alleged that work on the culvert at Enmore has been abandoned. The author, Mr. Tejnauth Jadunauth, also alleged that the contractor has...

The situation at Vryman’s Erven Secondary is much improved

Jan 11, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The situation at Vryman’s Erven Secondary is much improved

Dear Editor, The letters’ columns are a place where frustrations are vented, where lies and corruption are exposed. But it doesn’t end there. It is also a place where the good things are also...

Selective outrage

Jan 11, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Selective outrage

Dear Editor, I applaud the CIOG’s courageous stance in condemning Israel for its terrorist acts of butchery in Gaza. I also await their condemnation of the Mumbai attacks but just in case I...

President’s excuse for non-cooperation with political parties is unacceptable

Jan 11, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on President’s excuse for non-cooperation with political parties is unacceptable

Dear Editor, President Jagdeo’s comment published in SN dated Thursday, 9 January 2009 in which he is reported to have stated that “PNCR infighting ruined political cooperation”, can be...

Communication is the way of a civilized people

Jan 11, 2009 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Communication is the way of a civilized people

The question of whether political interest supersedes that of the country is a serious problem, so serious that the very people who vote for the politicians are often caught up in the dilemma. When...

Smith’s unbeaten ‘double’ puts Windwards in command

Jan 11, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Smith’s unbeaten ‘double’ puts Windwards in command

By Sean Devers in Grenada In association with Mike’s Pharmacy & Trophy Stall A magnificent unbeaten 201 from Test left-hander Devon Smith gave the Windwards Islands a 205-run first innings...

I can safely say that 2008 was rewarding for us

Jan 11, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on I can safely say that 2008 was rewarding for us

– Bishwa Panday While 2008 can be describes as a great year, President of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Bishwa Panday is optimistic that this year will be even better than the last....

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Chess’s success attributed to collaboration with Sport Ministry

Jan 11, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Chess’s success attributed to collaboration with Sport Ministry

By Edison Jefford Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr Frank Anthony has stated that the success of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) is attributed to their collaboration and relationship with...

GCA aiming for more success in 2009

Jan 11, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GCA aiming for more success in 2009

I can safely say that 2008 was rewarding for us – Bishwa Panday While 2008 can be describes as a great year, President of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Bishwa Panday is optimistic...