March 15, 2009

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Rum and Spirits division in trouble

Mar 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Rum and Spirits division in trouble

As liquidators, judicial managers and governments around the region grapple with the effects of a troubled CL Financial in Trinidad and the ripple effect on Colonial Life Insurance Companies around...

I have never declared any assets to unconstitutional commission

Mar 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on I have never declared any assets to unconstitutional commission

…contrary to the President’s assertion – Corbin Contrary to what President Bharrat Jagdeo had said about declarations to the Integrity Commission, and that leader of the People’s National...

Mothers’ Union Diocesan President Sheran Harper is our “Special Person’

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A life dedicated to volunteering… …“It’s a fulfilling feeling, knowing that I can use the gifts and talents that God has given me to help others… to make meaningful contributions not only...

Welder survives fall from four-storey building

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A 22-year-old welder survived a 40-foot fall after he was flung from the roof of a four-storey building by an electrical surge while working yesterday morning. Anthony Pellew, of Bachelor’s...

At 109, Sonny Hendricks longs to see the city again before he dies

Mar 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on At 109, Sonny Hendricks longs to see the city again before he dies

By Dale Andrews At 109 years old many people will either be retired to bed being assisted by others while waiting for the maker to call them home. But Sonny Hendricks, arguably Guyana’ oldest...

Gunmen hit V/Hoop store under police nose

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…cart off $12.5M Gunmen last evening carted off some $12.5M in gadgets, jewellery and cash from Cell King Store, which is located two doors from the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station. Reports are that...

Police to enact modified traffic laws

Mar 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police to enact modified traffic laws

…no hand held phones for drivers from tomorrow From tomorrow, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will be intensifying operations to enforce the laws that govern the playing of music in public...

Woman caught red handed with prohibited substance

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– husband telephones cops to ‘work something out’ A New Amsterdam man who tried to bribe the police after his wife was caught red-handed with a quantity of drugs at their Charles Place home...

DOCOL makes oxygen available to children’s home

Mar 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on DOCOL makes oxygen available to children’s home

Demerara Oxygen Company Limited (DOCOL) has provided assistance to the Ruimveldt Children Home and Care Centre (RCHCC) in the form of medical oxygen to be used for children at the Centre who suffer...

Regional body links HIV/AIDS to sexual violence

Mar 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Regional body links HIV/AIDS to sexual violence

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (IPS/GIN) — A new women’s coalition has joined the fight against widespread sexual violence in the Caribbean and warns the abuse could be a major reason for the...

Revive the steelbands – says old pan man

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“There was a time when Steel Pan music dominated the music scene in Guyana. It was exceptional to be heard and felt.” Those were the words of Steel Pan artist and enthusiast Mr. Oliver Pross....

Prisoners without papers

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– The plight of Guyanese ‘backtrack’ workers abroad By Rustom Seegopaul As times got increasingly more difficult in Guyana since before the 1990s, the exodus to Suriname and French Guiana...

Commission of Inquiry assists M&CC in capacity building

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…new model of management likely to be introduced The Commission of Inquiry, headed by Keith Burrowes, is contending that the government needs to pay urgent attention to the Georgetown City Council,...

NBTS still in urgent need of blood

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The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) is once again experiencing a severe shortage of blood of all types, and is therefore asking persons to urgently donate blood. A statement from the NBTS...

Stolen car found stripped, four men arrested

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Although Rameshwar Arjun is lucky to have found his car, he is counting his losses, as the vehicle has been stripped of its accessories. Kaieteur News understands that at around 22:00hrs on Thursday...

Paramour may have encouraged suspect

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The police are likely to make more arrests in connection with the cocaine bust (reportedly 10kg/22lbs) at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, on Friday last. According to a source, the...

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Ravens edge Sonics in controversial overtime

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– Jets fuel past Scorpions By Edison Jefford Pepsi Sonics confirmed its place as one of the new leading clubs in Georgetown when the team continued its recent emergence in a thrilling and...

Pele, Alpha United battle for top honours as Mayor’s Cup concludes tonight

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By Michael Benjamin Come by bus or car Come from near or far Come along one and all All roads lead to the Mayor’s Cup football After some two weeks of action-packed duels among the...

Large turnout of karters converge at GMR&SC

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– Minister Anthony among them By Rawle Welch With an estimated cost in the vicinity $21 million spent so far for the construction of the newly-asphalted go-kart track at the club’s...

Nicolette Fernandes create upset in Eindhoven comeback tourney

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Nicolette Fernandes and Victoria Lust registered stunning results to gatecrash the semi-finals of the Forexx Eindhoven Open 2009 Squash championships last week. In her first tournament since April...

Banks DIH Xtra white 40 overs cricket starts today in E’bo

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The Banks DIH Xtra white 40 overs cricket competition starts today in Essequibo with three matches. In zone B, Wakenaam will host Leguan while in zone A Central will travel to North Essequibo and...

Vickram Oudit at the helm of the Guyana Horseracing Authority

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The Guyana Horseracing Authority recently held its elections and Businessman Vickram Oudit was reelected unopposed as president. The election was held at the Guyana Horseracing Authority (GHRA)...

Route 44 minibuses without proper park

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Minibus operators who ply Route 44 (Georgetown/Mahaica) are objecting to the absence of a proper minibus park where they can load passengers, just like every other zoned minibus route working along...

St. John’s/Zeeburg, IPE crowned champions

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-Hope that the Girls inclusion will change perception-Dr. Anthony By Rawle Welch St. John’s /Zeeburg (Boys) and Institute of Professional Education (IPE) (Girls) were crowned the respective...

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WI seamers rattle Bangladesh, put visitors ahead in Sylhet

Nov 07, 2026

(Cricinfo) – Bangladesh found themselves on the back foot at the end of the second day’s play of the Sylhet Test, losing three wickets for 88 runs in response to West Indies’ 356....

From economic genocide to physical extinction

Nov 06, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – “To bring about hunger, desperation and overthrow of government.” Those were the chilling words of Lester Mallory, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, in a memorandum dated 6th April, 1960, addressed to his superior in the U.S. State Department....

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Torture: Mohamed must clear the air

Nov 06, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The sister of Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, said he was tortured. The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) said he was not. Mr. Azruddin Mohamed should be out on bail. He is the best body of evidence (literally) as to whether he was or wasn’t tortured. He has...

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