March 2009

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Thieves target Suddie Post Office in vain

Mar 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Thieves target Suddie Post Office in vain

Police are continuing their investigations into a series of attempted robberies which have been occurring at the Suddie Post Office recently. The first attempted robbery occurred in January and the...

This round goes to DIGICEL

Mar 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on This round goes to DIGICEL

Dear Editor, It is such a joy to witness anyone who is considered physically challenged and competing head-to-head with the able-bodied. In saying so, I make reference to the physically challenged...

A Stepfather to the nation

Mar 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on A Stepfather to the nation

Dear Editor, Julianne Gaul in his letter dated 26-02-2009 in the Kaieteur News said that Burnham is the father of the nation. She said that Burnham brought Independence to Guyana and he built the...

Tougher mining laws

Mar 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Tougher mining laws

Steps will be taken to prevent miners from taking equipment close to Guyana’s borders. Moves are being made to enforce the law that prevents mining in those areas, according to Prime Minister...

Forestry Commission moves to reduce log exports

Mar 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Forestry Commission moves to reduce log exports

The Guyana Forestry Commission’s (GFC) plan for the further development of the sector in the next few years includes establishing policy to support the reduction of log exports and increasing the...

Heritage Foundation is a failure

Mar 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Heritage Foundation is a failure

Dear Editor, The Heritage Foundation has been lost in the dark for a long time. This super conservative and jingoistic organisation has failed miserably over the years. The proof of this catastrophic...

Why no news reports of the crisis at Critchlow Labour College?

Mar 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Why no news reports of the crisis at Critchlow Labour College?

Dear Editor, It came as a shock to learn that the once-proud Critchlow Labour College is slowly being suffocated to death. By all accounts, student enrolment has dropped considerably, and teachers...

Vanishing opposition

Mar 07, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Vanishing opposition

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THE FALLOUT FROM CLICO

Mar 07, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE FALLOUT FROM CLICO

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The Afghan quicksand

Mar 07, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on The Afghan quicksand

President Barack Obama has, with the inevitable caveat (he cannot be sure that the “surge” worked as well as claimed), announced the timetable for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. The US...

Illegal bypass costs GT&T US$2M in 2008

Mar 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Illegal bypass costs GT&T US$2M in 2008

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) has seen a further decline in its wireless subscriber base, and a reduced number of calls home by overseas-based Guyanese in light of the world...

GHB Coaches’ Development Workshop set for today

Mar 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GHB Coaches’ Development Workshop set for today

As part of a new initiative to revive hockey in schools, the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) will be hosting a Coaches’ Development Workshop today from 13:00-17:00 hrs, at the Y.M.C.A. Thomas Lands....

Private hospitals refuse CLICO insurance cards

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Private hospitals refuse CLICO insurance cards

… demonstrate lack of confidence in President’s utterances – AFC By Gary Eleazar The Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) Guyana insurance cards are being refused at private hospitals,...

Teen shot dead during robbery

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Teen shot dead during robbery

– bandits escape with booty Fifteen-year-old Warren Scotland of Sophia was shot dead when two bandits opened fire after robbing a group of gamblers in the area. Scotland was making his way home...

PNCR calls for no delaying tactics in torture probe

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on PNCR calls for no delaying tactics in torture probe

Ant nest victim… The main opposition People’s National Congress Reform has said that it expects no delay in the investigation into recent allegations of torture by two Wakenaam residents. At...

Platinum Jet indictment… Another Guyanese granted bail in US courts

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Platinum Jet indictment… Another Guyanese granted bail in US courts

Director of Maintenance, Brien McKenzie, and Director of Charters, Joseph Singh, both attached to Platinum Jet, made their first court appearance on Wednesday and were granted bail. The two men...

Canadian visa scam victims testify in court

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Canadian visa scam victims testify in court

Embattled visa consultant Balwant Persaud yesterday made yet another court appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. His attorney, Glenn...

Donors flock blood bank

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Donors flock blood bank

The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) was flocked with a number of blood donors yesterday, and 28 units of blood were collected. National Blood Donor Manager of the NBTS, Shameeza Mangal,...

Broker reviews position in light of President’s guarantee

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Broker reviews position in light of President’s guarantee

Insurance broker Bishwa Panday in a statement to this newspaper yesterday stated that the warning letter to his clients was sent out prior to the President’s guarantee on all Colonial Life...

Increased competition hurts GT&T revenue

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Increased competition hurts GT&T revenue

Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company wireless revenue has decreased by US$700,000 as increased competition led to a 24.4 percent slump in the company’s wireless customer base to 248,000...

Wholesaler in court for threatening language

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Wholesaler in court for threatening language

Businessman Mahendra Jagabandan, called “Pet Boy”, of 29 Howes and Ketley Streets, Charlestown, was yesterday placed on $15,000 bail for using threatening language against Gerberdan Arjoon. When...

Prosecution closes case

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Prosecution closes case

The prosecution yesterday closed its case in the trial into the murder of Michael Rodrigues yesterday. On trial is Richard Reid, called “Bully Boy”, for the murder of Rodrigues, which occurred on...

Students affected by smoke at West Ruimveldt Primary School

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Students affected by smoke at West Ruimveldt Primary School

At least six students of the West Ruimveldt Primary School, located just off Mandela Avenue, in West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital yesterday suffering from...

Govt. slashes commission on export earnings

Mar 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Govt. slashes commission on export earnings

…seeks to make paddy prices more competitive By Tusika Martin The export commission on rice was reduced from US$10 to US$4 with immediate effect yesterday in an effort to have millers offer farmers...

Bounty Farm presents new uniforms to Colts

Mar 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Bounty Farm presents new uniforms to Colts

– ahead of NLE Championships Bounty Farm Limited continued its steadfast support of the Bounty Colts Basketball Club yesterday when the company handed over a set of new uniforms to the team ahead...

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How do we deal with disappointment?

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(Kaieteur News) – There was once a young man who had spent years preparing for what he believed would be the most important moment of his life. He studied late into the night. He sacrificed weekends. He turned down invitations from friends because he had a goal. When the opportunity finally...

Crime thrives on weak justice, illegal guns and dirty money

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...

Visa revocations – corruption and drug trafficking ties

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(Kaieteur News) – Bolivians carried a goodly fraction of those exposed and tarnished by U.S. visa revocations. Columbians, Ecuadorians, Peruvians all suffered the same fate. Judges. Prosecutors. A Police official. An attorney general. The allegations: corruption and involvement in...

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