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Man takes own life after vicious attack on son’s mother

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A man viciously stabbed the mother of his child and believing that she was dead, apparently turned the weapon on himself with fatal consequence. Dead is 40-year-old Julius Chung, of South Road,...

US$10M earmarked for Govt. to illegally purchase drugs – Murray

Feb 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on US$10M earmarked for Govt. to illegally purchase drugs – Murray

Shadow Finance Minister Winston Murray yesterday argued in his presentation in the National Assembly that despite being highlighted via the Auditor General’s reports and outcries by the Public...

Stanford whereabouts unknown

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Depositors swarm banks WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal regulators said yesterday they do not know the whereabouts of billionaire Texas banker Allen Stanford, charged with a...

Teachers commence industrial action

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“We will not condone corporal punishment in schools” –Baksh As a result of the refusal of Education Minister Shaik Baksh to reinstate a teacher at the Berbice High School, who was suspended for...

Children’s Mash finals kick off at NCC

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The National Finals of the Children’s Mashramani 2009 Competitions began yesterday at the National Cultural Centre, with schools showcasing impressive creativity and artistry, in a variety of...

US-based teenager held with ‘coke’ at CJIA

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Ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) yesterday held a teenager in whose luggage they unearthed a significant amount of cocaine while he was an outgoing passenger at the Cheddi Jagan...

New tobacco labelling standard to be implemented within months

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The labelling of cigarette packets will come under serious scrutiny within a matter of months and tobacco companies could even have their products seized if they do not comply with the soon to be...

Agriculture sector on path of further strengthening economy

Feb 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Agriculture sector on path of further strengthening economy

By Tusika Martin The criticisms of the agriculture sector were yesterday addressed in the National Assembly when Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud gave a review of the performance in 2008 and...

Roots causes of crime in Guyana

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…Police Force should be renamed By Tusika Martin In a very fiery presentation Tuesday evening, at the National Assembly, People’s National Congress Reform member, Deborah Backer pointed out...

Budget stimulus package, diversification required to meet oncoming challenge – PSC

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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has conducted a preliminary review of the 2009 Budget. That is according to a statement released by the body which reveals that it is the view of the Commission...

BK International makes Western Tigers $500,000 richer

Feb 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on BK International makes Western Tigers $500,000 richer

More lucrative days ahead in 2K9 By Franklin Wilson Official sponsor of Western Tigers FC, BK International, yesterday afternoon handed over a cheque for $500,000 and 14 balls to the club as part of...

Denesh Ramdin Player Diary FEB 17

Feb 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Denesh Ramdin Player Diary FEB 17

As the West Indies plays England in the Digicel Series 2009, Windies wicketkeeper and Vice Captain, Denesh Ramdin, speaks about the team’s position in the 3rd Digicel Test. Denesh Ramdin: Hi...

Sparkle Youth Group receive gear from PS Ninvalle

Feb 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Sparkle Youth Group receive gear from PS Ninvalle

Sophia Sparkle Youth Group last weekend received a quantity of sports equipment from Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, Steve Ninvalle following a pledge made by him...

Sunshine Kids of Guyana Forum donates cash, stationery to OVC

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The Sunshine Kids of Guyana Forum, a charitable non-profit organisation based in New York, whose main objective is to assist poor children in Guyana, has made a significant contribution to orphans...

Scotiabank reaffirms commitment to Kiddy’s Cricket

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– Discussions ongoing to conduct additional sessions By Rawle Welch Even in the midst of the current global economic crisis, Scotiabank recently declared one of the Top Ten performing financial...

Residents fearful as suspect lurks in area

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Residents of Port Kaituma said they are living in fear as the man who is alleged to have killed his wife, Deborah Allen, on Sunday last is still at large and might still be in the community. They...

Lennox ‘Pretty Boy’ Allen promises to knockout Leon ‘The Lion’ Gilkes

Feb 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Lennox ‘Pretty Boy’ Allen promises to knockout Leon ‘The Lion’ Gilkes

By Michael Benjamin The brave boasts of Leon ‘The Lion’ Gilkes that he will devour Lennox ‘Pretty Boy’ Allen has reached the ear of the latter fighter even as he undergoes rigid training...

Brazilian shot during robbery in interior

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A Brazilian national is currently nursing a wound in the left leg after he was shot during a robbery in Arimu Backdam, Cuyuni River. Reports are that 56-year-old Osmar Oliveira Da Silva was attacked...

Basketball needs Government support

Feb 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Basketball needs Government support

–CBC prospects extremely refreshing By Edison Jefford Whether it is bare rhetoric or political pragmatics, the recent disclosure that Government is prepared to support local basketball should be...

B’ce businesses express disapproval of treatment meted out by Bridge Company

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The Upper Corentyne, Central Corentyne and Berbice Chambers of Commerce have expressed “great disappointment and strong disapproval” of the treatment meted out to them by the Berbice Bridge...

Mustapha spearheads QC to victory against BHS

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Too often we underplay the importance of sports says Harper By Sean Devers A fine all-round performance from Feaz Mustapha yesterday spearheaded Queen’s College (QC) to an exciting five-wicket...

Quality education is influenced by equity and inclusiveness – Dr Fox

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With a $20.4 B budgetary allocation, the Education sector is well on its way to sustaining the delivery of quality and equitable education this year. Minister within the Education Ministry, Dr Desrey...

Hugh spending vital at this time

Feb 19, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Hugh spending vital at this time

Dear Editor, There are some concerns about the size of deficit spending in the Government of Guyana’s Budget by the usual suspects. Nobel Prize Winner in Economics, Paul Krugman argues that in...

Guyana has lost a fine mind and a great son of the soil

Feb 19, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Guyana has lost a fine mind and a great son of the soil

Dear Editor, A great comrade has fallen having lived a full life in fighting against oppression and for a better Guyana. Josh Ramsammy survived an assassin bullet some 38 years ago but the bold...

Stronger legislation key to improving security – Rohee

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Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee has placed the need for stronger legislation high on the list of priorities for the strengthening of the security of the nation. Speaking during the debate on the...