March 2009

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PNCR prepares for biennial congress

Mar 26, 2009 knews News Comments Off on PNCR prepares for biennial congress

A possible change in leadership of the main opposition PNCR, local government reforms and preparations for local government elections are among issues to be discussed at the party’s first General...

THE AUDIT OFFICE ALSO HAS BOUNDARIES

Mar 26, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE AUDIT OFFICE ALSO HAS BOUNDARIES

Whether it is cricket, drinking or working, knowing your boundaries is important. A great deal of conflict and controversy will arise because of ignorance of or the inability to stay within...

Kidney patient re-admitted to GPHC

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Kidney patient re-admitted to GPHC

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Killers reportedly used assault rifles – relative held

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Killers reportedly used assault rifles – relative held

Police have detained a 25-year-old in connection with the murders of Romeo and Clint De Agrella, whose bullet-riddled bodies were found on Monday in the Atlantic Ocean near Iron Punt, North West...

CLICO Director moves to court to suspend Geeta Singh-Knight

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CLICO Director moves to court to suspend Geeta Singh-Knight

Director of Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) and General Insurance Company, William Ramalho, yesterday moved to the Court by way of a motion to have Chief Executive Officer of the Company,...

Water boss ‘disconnected’ from GWI

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Water boss ‘disconnected’ from GWI

…Karan Singh sent on leave pending probe Having returned from his annual vacation two days ago, Chief Executive of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Karan Singh, has again been sent off on...

Nephew knifes uncle to death

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Nephew knifes uncle to death

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Students’ attendance rates affected by home and school-based factors

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Students’ attendance rates affected by home and school-based factors

– Education official Although there has been no major research done in Guyana in recent times to substantiate the root cause of students’ absenteeism, it has been established that this problem...

Intense attraction with a tragic end

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Intense attraction with a tragic end

– Diamond mother tells how she ended up in a relationship with a man who has caused her sons to be locked up for manslaughter By Neil Marks Latchmin is still seething with anger and despair,...

Runaway teen found

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Runaway teen found

After being missing for eight days, 11-year-old Andre Pratt, also known as Ron, was found lingering at the Plaisance Car Park on Friday night last.. The youth of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank...

Police take over security at CLICO

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police take over security at CLICO

Police ranks were deployed to the CLICO Head Office on Camp Street as reports of threats to staff are being investigated. The move by the police stemmed from action by the Judicial Manager, Maria van...

C’bean governments should apply adaptation policies

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on C’bean governments should apply adaptation policies

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Armed robbery in Bush Lot

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Armed robbery in Bush Lot

Early yesterday morning, three masked gunmen attacked and robbed businessman, Latchman Pooran just outside of his home in Bush Lot, Corentyne. According to the police, Pooran was checking his Canter,...

Upper Corentyne Chamber elects new executive

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Upper Corentyne Chamber elects new executive

The Upper Corentyne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCCI) held its annual general meeting on March 15, last, at Riverton Suites, Springlands, Corriverton and elected a new executive body. The new...

NBTS still to replace sacked employees

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on NBTS still to replace sacked employees

…as blood bank is understaffed After sacking eight employees from the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), the blood bank is still to find replacements. Currently, the NBTS is advertising...

Pedestrian killed while crossing road

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Pedestrian killed while crossing road

A pedestrian, Motiram Persaud, who was attempting to cross the road in Oleander Gardens, East Coast Demerara, was struck down by an east bound passing car at approximately 12:30 hours yesterday....

Murder accused jailed on disorderly behaviour charge

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Murder accused jailed on disorderly behaviour charge

The relatives of murder accused, Leno Marks, are calling on the Commissioner of Police to investigate an incident at the Charity Police Station, which resulted in nine additional charges being...

Breach of insurance fetches $50,000 fine

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Breach of insurance fetches $50,000 fine

A driver who pleaded guilty to breach of insurance, overload of minibus and continuous loud music was fined $50,000 by Magistrate Faith McGusty, yesterday. Ganesh Roopnarine was, however, reprimanded...

Brawl leaves rival school gang members injured

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Brawl leaves rival school gang members injured

A midday brawl between students of two community high schools in the Charlestown area yesterday left one teenager with a split ear. The police were called in to quell what appeared to be a gang war...

Supreme Court Registrar moved by impromptu birthday honour

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Supreme Court Registrar moved by impromptu birthday honour

Registrar of the Supreme Court, Sita Ramlal burst into tears during an impromptu birthday honour bestowed upon her by her office staff, yesterday. Some staff members claimed that they were unaware of...

GuySuCo to close Communication department

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GuySuCo to close Communication department

The communication department of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is being wound up. According to a source within the company, this move is part of the management restructuring in an effort to...

Church conference commences tomorrow

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Church conference commences tomorrow

The Alleyne’s AME Zion Church, in collaboration with other churches in the Mid-Atlantic One Episcopal District (MAOED), will convene for a conference, which gets underway at the Church’s Regent...

Jagdeo reaffirms respect for Cyprus’s territorial integrity

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Jagdeo reaffirms respect for Cyprus’s territorial integrity

President Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed Guyana’s principled position for respect of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus. This reassurance was given, Monday, to his Cypriot...

Water boss ‘disconnected’ from GWI

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Water boss ‘disconnected’ from GWI

… Karan Singh sent on leave pending probe Having returned from his annual vacation two days ago, Chief Executive of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Karan Singh, has again been sent off...

CLICO Director moves to court to suspend Geeta Singh-Knight

Mar 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CLICO Director moves to court to suspend Geeta Singh-Knight

…claim firing of staff, closure of branches null and of no legal effect Director of Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) and General Insurance Company, William Ramalho, yesterday moved to the...

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Kingsmen claim back-to-back wins

Aug 31, 2026

CPL – The Jamaica Kingsmen recorded their fourth win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a 7-run win via DLS over the Trinbago Knight Riders, as the rain halted play just...

The danger of renting another country’s power

Aug 31, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There is an old temptation among small countries, particularly those situated beside larger and more troublesome neighbours. They often mistake the friendship of a great power for an insurance policy. The illusion is comforting. It permits governments to spend less time...

Haiti after Kenscoff: Pledges and Promises Do Not Stop the Killing

Aug 30, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – For generations, Kenscoff was where people from Port-au-Prince went to breathe. Its cool hills offered relief, and its farmers supplied the capital’s markets. Gang attacks reached the commune in January 2025, but it remained an important barrier between...

Praising President Ali, PPP for thinking of Guyanese

Aug 31, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – I wish to thank publicly President Ali and the PPP Govt for keeping Guyanese in mind, caring for them. This should have been done before, but circumstances kept getting in the way. The president helped to get priorities in order, so here I am with gratitude in my heart,...

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