February 2009

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One and five-dollar coins could be withdrawn

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on One and five-dollar coins could be withdrawn

There is a strong possibility that the Bank of Guyana will soon withdraw the local one and five dollar coins from circulation. This is according to Central Bank Governor Lawrence Williams, who said...

Brutal stepfather denied bail

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Brutal stepfather denied bail

Twenty-two-year-old Wayne Anthony Aulder was yesterday remanded to prison by Magistrate Yohance Cave on a charge of feloniously wounding a 15-year-old boy on February 4. He was not required to plead....

Works Ministry moves to demolish stalls in Soesdyke

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Works Ministry moves to demolish stalls in Soesdyke

The Ministry of Public Works yesterday moved to demolish some stalls located on the Linden/Soesdyke Junction, but the efforts of the workmen were halted when the occupants of the stalls refused to...

Surveillance continues in post-flood communities

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Surveillance continues in post-flood communities

– Dr Persaud Although the Ministry of Health has noticeably scaled down its monitoring of flood-related illnesses in most communities, Chief Medical Officer Dr Shamdeo Persaud yesterday...

Teleconferencing crucial to regional business – Jagdeo

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Teleconferencing crucial to regional business – Jagdeo

There is need for proper teleconferencing facilities within the region to improve the communication systems, thus saving the time wasted on travel around the region for simple meetings. This is...

Wales strike: GAWU says workers will not receive extra 0.79 percent API

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Wales strike: GAWU says workers will not receive extra 0.79 percent API

In keeping with their threat to continue their strike action, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) workers at the Wales Estate downed their tools for the third day in protest over the non payment...

I am no killer!

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on I am no killer!

His battle-scarred body bears evidence of a tough life, but this Lodge resident declares: I am no killer! By Michael Benjamin A resident of Norton Street, Lodge, whom his fellow villagers dubbed a...

Umpiring error helps Hinds (134) continue prolific season

Feb 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Umpiring error helps Hinds (134) continue prolific season

Barbados reach 298-4 against Guyana on opening day By Sean Devers in Barbados In association with Carib Beer, TCL, Hanes & Trophy Stall On the birth anniversary of the late great Jamaican singer...

Nicolette Fernandes through to tough semi-final clash

Feb 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Nicolette Fernandes through to tough semi-final clash

Nicolette Fernandes is the only negatively handicapped player that has made it to the semi-final stage of the Open category in the Bounty Farm Ltd. Handicap squash tournament. On Thursday evening...

Prison escapee recaptured at home

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Prison escapee recaptured at home

– relatives detained Surajnarine Singh, the 20-year-old convict who escaped from the Camp Street Prison in Georgetown a week ago, was recaptured yesterday at his Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara...

Fishermen donate cash to legless colleague

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Fishermen donate cash to legless colleague

Fishermen from Pritipaul Singh Investments have come to the aid of disabled seaman Russell Cornelius, even as his employers remain mum on his fate. The crewmen from 15 vessels attached to Pritipaul...

National schools’ basketball championships start today

Feb 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on National schools’ basketball championships start today

– Four groups, 17 teams, there can only be one winner By Edison Jefford The inaugural National Sports Commission (NSC) high school basketball championships will open today at 1:00pm with a gala...

Denesh Ramdin Player Diary – Feb 6

Feb 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Denesh Ramdin Player Diary – Feb 6

As the West Indies plays England in the Digicel Series 2009, Windies wicketkeeper, Denesh Ramdin, shares his personal analysis of the 1st Digicel Test. Denesh Ramdin: Hi everyone, the build up to the...

GuyOil Medal Play tees off Golf season today

Feb 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GuyOil Medal Play tees off Golf season today

The 2009 local golf season will get underway today with the Annual Guyana Oil Company (GuyOil) sponsored Medal Play tournament at the Lusignan Golf Club with most of the country’s top players...

Friends deny indecent exposure to officer

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Friends deny indecent exposure to officer

Two women allegedly exposed themselves to a police rank on Thursday. Yesterday, they appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, charged with indecent exposure and disorderly...

Correcting inaccuracies about deportees from Canada

Feb 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Correcting inaccuracies about deportees from Canada

Dear Editor, President Jagdeo’s recent outburst against the Canadian Government concerning their handling of deportees was thoughtless, unwise and inaccurate. Juncata Juvant Friendly Society wants...

BOG launches financial literacy programme

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on BOG launches financial literacy programme

…will seek to encourage a cashless society – Governor General The Bank of Guyana yesterday launched its countrywide financial literacy programme, aimed at edifying the populace to make...

Food for thought on MPs as lawmakers

Feb 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Food for thought on MPs as lawmakers

Dear Editor, To understand the tendencies for present and future law-abiding behaviour in a nation, especially among MPs as lawmakers, we must begin with their public attitude and behaviour toward...

Sean Hinds further remanded to prison

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Sean Hinds further remanded to prison

-to return to court on May 11 Despite relentless arguments by attorney-at-law Adrian Thompson, former policeman and former murder suspect Sean Hinds was again remanded to prison. Hinds had made his...

Guyanese-American soldiers served us well in Vietnam

Feb 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese-American soldiers served us well in Vietnam

Dear Editor, Many Guyanese saw military action in the Vietnam War or signed up with the U.S military to serve in the war. However, their participation in the war has not been documented. I...

Another teen goes missing

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Another teen goes missing

The family of a 15-year-old girl is calling on members of the public for their assistance in locating the teen, who failed to return home from school on Wednesday. The teen, Joanna Wright, who hails...

Supporting our claim about weak governance

Feb 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Supporting our claim about weak governance

Dear Editor, While the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) does not expect the Government of Guyana to be enthused by our pointing out the governance short-comings that caused the prolongation of...

Rickey Singh’s depiction in graphic display

Feb 07, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Rickey Singh’s depiction in graphic display

On Wednesday night at 22.30 hours, I called Adam Harris to ask if he can drop my Thursday article because I had done an article on the air traffic controllers’ strike. I knew President Jagdeo was...

$250M fraud at Republic Bank insignificant

Feb 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on $250M fraud at Republic Bank insignificant

The fraud uncovered recently at the Republic Bank, amounting to in excess of $250M, is described as minuscule and insignificant, given the asset base of the bank. This is according to Deputy Governor...

FINE MAN IN THE MAKING

Feb 07, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on FINE MAN IN THE MAKING

I know trouble when I see it. And what I saw on our newscasts a few nights ago, will spell trouble in a few years time unless action is taken. I have always advocated that we need in this country to...

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(Cricinfo) – Shai Hope spent the entirety of this seemingly never-ending match on the field, hobbling for the last third of his innings after having kept for 50 overs, and sealed West...

The price of prosperity

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(Kaieteur News) – In Guyana, there is a peculiar arithmetic to prosperity. The country announces itself as one of the fastest-growing economies in the hemisphere, a petroleum state that has been transformed almost overnight into a place of billion-dollar projects, expanding infrastructure and...

The People’s Wars, Caribbean Bills

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The Caribbean did not start, or participate in, the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, nor the other continuing conflicts in the Middle East. Yet millions of Caribbean people are paying a price for them every day. They pay it at petrol...

What if

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Hard truths… (Kaieteur News) – Brace for what’s coming, my fellow Guyanese. A bit off the beaten track. Here goes. What if the U.S. as a matter of immigration policy would experiment with visa-free travel for Guyanese? A kind of seasonal work permit, along the lines that used to be...

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