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Alpha earn draw against Pele

Feb 08, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha earn draw against Pele

Play Western Tigers tonight Alpha United came from behind to earn a draw with Pele when the two teams clashed on Friday evening at the GFC ground as the former continues preparations for the...

GCA to stage Development Symposium today

Feb 08, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GCA to stage Development Symposium today

The Cricket Development Committee of the Georgetown Cricket Association will be holding a Cricket Development Symposium today at the Demerara Cricket Club starting at 14:00 hrs. Today’s event will...

Is the Caribbean financial services sector asleep?

Feb 08, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Is the Caribbean financial services sector asleep?

By Sir Ronald Sanders The threat to the financial services sector of the Caribbean is growing everyday and is becoming more evident in reports by media who have swallowed hook, line and sinker that...

CPHA refuses to disclose name of developer

Feb 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CPHA refuses to disclose name of developer

It is now approximately five months since the residents of Subryanville have been trying to get to the bottom of the situation as it relates to the construction of a proposed three-storey commercial...

Let’s fight for what is right

Feb 08, 2009 knews Peeping Tom Comments Off on Let’s fight for what is right

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA Chairman, Vision Guyana OVERVIEW: While in DC this week I was able to get just a glimpse of President Obama. He was very busy working with leaders of Congress and the Senate...

For a new state?

Feb 08, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on For a new state?

Contrary to the expectations of some, the financial crisis that emanated from the developed north is beginning to lap on our shores. From the sudden deafening sounds of silence in the bauxite sector...

Barticians fuming over increased robberies

Feb 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Barticians fuming over increased robberies

– Brazilian is latest victim With the first anniversary of the Bartica massacre drawing near, fear has once again gripped that community, with reports of several armed robberies within the past...

Christopher Holder storms to victory in feature

Feb 08, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Christopher Holder storms to victory in feature

By Franklin Wilson Junior cyclist Christopher Holder stormed to victory in the feature 30-lap clash of the 3rd annual George Cumberbatch Memorial race meet held at the National Park yesterday and...

IS THIS SOME SORT OF JOKE?

Feb 08, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on IS THIS SOME SORT OF JOKE?

Surely, the government could not be serious in proposing Dr. James Rose as the Chairperson of the Integrity Commission. Surely this is not the sort of nomination that would rebuild public confidence...

I am going to learn about money

Feb 08, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on I am going to learn about money

It is written somewhere that the love of money is the root of all evil. That may very well be the case but I would rather be at the root of all evil than having to hate money. Perhaps it is because I...

Topco Juice Mash Chess Tournament Starts Next Sunday

Feb 08, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Topco Juice Mash Chess Tournament Starts Next Sunday

The Guyana Chess Federation will hold its first Chess Tournament of the year next Sunday at the YMCA Thomas Land. The tournament will he played according to the Swiss System and consist of seven...

Teacher abuse, neglect reported at Enmore/Hope Primary

Feb 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Teacher abuse, neglect reported at Enmore/Hope Primary

– complaining parents threatened By Neil Marks Parents of children attending the Enmore/Hope West Primary School are complaining about abuse by teachers, and about other problems at the once...

Shameless politics

Feb 08, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Shameless politics

Last year I had cause to severely castigate Ravi Dev (a political relationship with whom I prefer not to have any longer) when he suggested that I cease my criticism of the PPP because my...

Human Services Ministry reviews public assistance programme

Feb 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Human Services Ministry reviews public assistance programme

All applicants may not be eligible – Minister Manickchand In order to ensure the authenticity of the situation of individuals and allow them to become eligible to access the public assistance...

The Shrimp

Feb 08, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Shrimp

They are said to have a high resistance to toxins in polluted areas and as a result may contribute to high toxin levels in their predators. However, together with prawns, shrimps are widely caught...

Richardson joins Toronto FC in Bradenton, Florida

Feb 08, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Richardson joins Toronto FC in Bradenton, Florida

Determined as Serena Williams – Bill Adams By Franklin Wilson Following one week of hectic fitness training in Miami under the expert eyes of Professional American Fitness trainer Tony Dees and...

The journey and the dream has begun

Feb 08, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on The journey and the dream has begun

By Rawle Welch & Freddie Kissoon The last time a West Indies cricket team commenced a tour with so much positive statements being splashed across the pages of the mainstream media of the...

Economic Task Force – Another CARICOM step in the right direction

Feb 08, 2009 knews Clarence E. Pilgrim, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Economic Task Force – Another CARICOM step in the right direction

By Clarence E Pilgrim At a time when the world continues to experience a financial crisis, the 13th Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Finance and Planning (COFAP) held in...

Protecting our children! – The Childcare and Protection Agency Bill of 2008

Feb 08, 2009 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Protecting our children! – The Childcare and Protection Agency Bill of 2008

By Mrs. Latchmin Budhan – Punalall MP Alliance For Change Anyone reading the newspapers over the last two weeks would have been horrified at the numerous incidents in which “our children –...

Mashramani float parade lacking corporate sponsorship

Feb 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mashramani float parade lacking corporate sponsorship

The culmination of Mashramani, the float parade, may not be as grand this year as it was last year, since many of the corporate sponsors are not supporting Mashramani as they should, or are at least...

Century partnership from Crandon, Dowlin keeps Guyana in the fight

Feb 08, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Century partnership from Crandon, Dowlin keeps Guyana in the fight

After Barbados amass 495-8 declared By Sean Devers in Barbados In association with Carib Beer, Hanes, TCL & Trophy Stall The smiles were back on the faces of everyone at the Windwards ground here...

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Guyana recorded over 10 000 dengue cases in 2024

Kaieteur News- Guyana recorded just over 10,000 dengue cases in 2024, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony revealed during an... more