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CLICO (Guyana) fires majority of Head Office staff

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…agency branches close doors, agents relocated “They told us the company solid and now when we do find out they don’t have money to do anything…is we does have to interact with the clients...

Jagdeo again distances his govt. from Roger Khan

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In the wake of the recent plea bargain by Guyanese businessman Roger Khan in a Brooklyn court, President Bharrat Jagdeo has once again distanced himself from the self-confessed drug trafficker....

New Skeldon factory ready for GuySuCo takeover – Site Representative

Mar 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on New Skeldon factory ready for GuySuCo takeover – Site Representative

… but Guyana is still pursuing delay damages – Persaud By Tusika Martin The Skeldon Sugar Factory will be handed over to the Guyana Sugar Corporation as soon as the company feels...

Guyana headed for industrial relations collapse – TUC President

Mar 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana headed for industrial relations collapse – TUC President

President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Gillian Burton, has said that from what she has seen, Guyana is heading for an industrial relations collapse. Burton was at the time addressing questions...

Municipality’s bidding to coconut vendors takes effect

Mar 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Municipality’s bidding to coconut vendors takes effect

– Defaulters could be fined or have merchandise seized Coconut vendors in the city could have their merchandise seized and even destroyed if they fail to comply with the demand of the...

UN expert sees deepening ethnic polarization

Mar 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on UN expert sees deepening ethnic polarization

– Calls for implementation of Stakeholder Forum recommendations, end to restrictions on media Ethnic polarisation still runs deep in Guyana, independent expert on minority issues, Gay...

Pitch should favour batters – Habib

Mar 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Pitch should favour batters – Habib

– All systems are ready -Xavier With just over 24 hours to go before the start of the first ODI between the West Indies and England at the Guyana National Stadium, Head of the ground staff at...

Chanderpaul receives Guyana’s 3rd highest award

Mar 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Chanderpaul receives Guyana’s 3rd highest award

Official Awards ceremony set for last quarter this year By Sean Devers Under a clear night sky at State House on Tuesday, West Indies batting sensation Guyanese Shivnarine Chanderpaul was awarded...

NLE Final Four Analysis : Games too close to call

Mar 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on NLE Final Four Analysis : Games too close to call

By Edison Jefford The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall will be transformed into a NBA arena tomorrow night as the Final Four teams in the Next Level Entertainment (NLE) Basketball Championships take centre...

Chanderpaul visits son at National U-15 trials

Mar 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Chanderpaul visits son at National U-15 trials

Hemraj (2-7 & 53) star in penultimate trial By Sean Devers West Indies runs machine Shivnarine Chanderpaul yesterday made an appearance at the second and penultimate Guyana 50-over under-15 trial...

Pele beat GFC 3-1 in latest Milo U-21 league match

Mar 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Pele beat GFC 3-1 in latest Milo U-21 league match

Blackout halts play at Tucville Competition in the Milo under-21 league continued on Tuesday afternoon at the Camptown ground in Campbellville with Pele marching to a 3-1 win over Georgetown Football...

Reds Perriera Sports Foundation hosts another Nostalgic Night

Mar 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Reds Perriera Sports Foundation hosts another Nostalgic Night

The Reds Perreira Sports Foundation (RPSF), in keeping with its mandate to preserve the sports cultures and achievements of cricket and other stalwarts, has organized another Night of Nostalgia at...

Clive Lloyd and Lance Gibbs to receive ICC Hall of Fame caps

Mar 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Clive Lloyd and Lance Gibbs to receive ICC Hall of Fame caps

Guyana and West Indian Cricket legends Clive Lloyd and Lance Gibbs will be honoured tomorrow during the 1st Digicel One-Day International between West Indies and England at the Guyana National...

Commissioner meets municipal officials to analyse situation

Mar 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Commissioner meets municipal officials to analyse situation

– promises early report “I am not going to rush this process to please anybody,” said Commissioner of Inquiry, Keith Burrowes, when he met with the heads of departments of the Georgetown...

Man accused of raping mother cries in court

Mar 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Man accused of raping mother cries in court

The 28-year-old Sparta fisherman, who is accused of raping his mother, burst uncontrollably into tears after he was released on $40,000 bail by Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty. The victim who was also...

UNAIDS backs ‘combination HIV prevention’

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– as Pope plays down condom use The UNAIDS Secretariat for Guyana and Suriname has come out with a strong statement in support of “combination HIV prevention” following comments by Pope...

Ronnie aiming to treat home fans to a big score

Mar 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Ronnie aiming to treat home fans to a big score

As Windies hope to extend winning streak against England The in-form Ramnaresh Sarwan says he is hoping to reproduce his recent heavy scoring before his home fans and hopes West Indies can extend...

Teen remanded on armed robbery charge

Mar 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Teen remanded on armed robbery charge

Devon Prince, 19, was yesterday remanded to prison after a court appearance before Magistrate Hazel Octive Hamilton. The accused, on March 15 last, allegedly robbed Troy Baksh of US$400 and a cell...

Fraud accused, two thieves head to jail

Mar 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Fraud accused, two thieves head to jail

A man claiming that he was employed by the Ministry of Housing would enjoy being a guest of the state after he was remanded to prison, yesterday, by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. Mohamed...

Persons without tickets or passes will not be allowed into Stadium

Mar 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Persons without tickets or passes will not be allowed into Stadium

Digicel/WICB ensure radio broadcast free for regional stations By Sean Devers Barbadian Barry Wilkinson, Managing Director of the newly formed Line & Length Network which has the exclusive radio...

Another youth goes missing

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The mother of an 11-year-old boy is desperately seeking the public’s help in locating her youngest son who has gone missing since last Friday from his Diamond, East Bank Demerara home. The woman,...

WICB Four-day champs to get Headley/Weekes Trophy

Mar 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on WICB Four-day champs to get Headley/Weekes Trophy

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has announced that the winners of this year’s WICB Regional Four-day Tournament will be awarded the George Headley/Everton Weekes Trophy. The decision was taken...

Is the GCB in collaboration with the WICB going for an overkill?

Mar 19, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Is the GCB in collaboration with the WICB going for an overkill?

Dear Editor, Did the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) lie to me when I purchased my tickets for the two One Day International cricket matches to be played at the National Stadium at Providence this weekend...

U.S. producer to build eco-lodges

Mar 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on U.S. producer to build eco-lodges

A U.S-based television producer is back in Guyana as he explores the possibility of building a string of eco-lodges that can be used for research and sports fishing. Robert Arrington plays hosts to...

Are we waiting for a rape to take place?

Mar 19, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Are we waiting for a rape to take place?

Dear Editor, With regards to the fiasco at the Vryman’s Erven School in New Amsterdam and a letter penned by a teacher of that school, I would like to add a few words. First of all, what are the...

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Mashramani must break from the shackles of imitation

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mashramani, heralded as Guyana’s grand national celebration, is often presented as a... more