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Nursing Assistants in limbo at Linden

Apr 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Nursing Assistants in limbo at Linden

All is certainly not well at the Linden Hospital Complex, as doctors and auxiliary staff at the institution continue their sit-in to protest the nonpayment of monies due to them for overtime work....

Security installed at magistrates’ homes – Police official

Apr 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Security installed at magistrates’ homes – Police official

The security has been tightened at Magistrate Nigel Hawke’s home following a brazen armed robbery that took place in the wee hours of the morning at the Magistrate’s Non Pareil home, East Coast...

Western Union/GFA division one league launched

Apr 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Western Union/GFA division one league launched

Funding reinforces, reliability & commitment to football – Natheeah King First division football in the city was yesterday rebranded with the coming on board of Western Union Money Transfer,...

Mv Malali operating on single engine

Apr 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mv Malali operating on single engine

The MV Malali on which the woman died in the ambulance is the means by which patients from Suddie Hospital who need urgent attention are transported to the West Demerara Regional Hospital or to the...

Woman admits to ganja possession, gets community service

Apr 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Woman admits to ganja possession, gets community service

“Your worship is not a normal hobby, but I was at a party and decided to burn a joint with meh friend,” said Yolanda Harry, after she pleaded guilty to possession of one gram of cannabis on April...

Kennard Turf Club stages post Arrival Day race meet

Apr 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Kennard Turf Club stages post Arrival Day race meet

The Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club will host a horse racing meet dubbed, ‘The Post Arrival Day Meeting 2009,’ at the Club’s Bush Lot Farm headquarters, Corentyne, Berbice, on Sunday May 17....

What is the logical reason for these ‘No Parking’ signs?

Apr 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on What is the logical reason for these ‘No Parking’ signs?

Dear Editor, What is the reasoning behind putting ‘No Parking’ signs on both sides of the roadway in front of the country’s only school situated on Carifesta Avenue? One does not know whether...

The GABF is an embarrassment

Apr 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on The GABF is an embarrassment

Dear Editor, As I watch the drama and the collapse of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) unfold before my eyes, in my humble opinion, I believe it is time for its president, Godwin...

Revival of Guyana Music Festival

Apr 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Revival of Guyana Music Festival

Dear Editor, The following is in no way for a debate to start, and I will say once again that it was indeed a brilliant decision by organisers in reviving The Guyana Music Festival. To whatever level...

Federal Management assists police to host ACCP meeting

Apr 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Federal Management assists police to host ACCP meeting

Federal Management Systems Inc. (FMS) recently made a monetary donation to the Guyana Police Force to assist with the hosting of the 24th Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Association of...

Tourism needs a major boost

Apr 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Tourism needs a major boost

Dear Editor, Interesting headline story carried by SN dated 4.19.2009 on The Carnegie School of Home Economics. The bottom line is that we are far off for many reasons in witnessing the major boost...

The ANC will win the election

Apr 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The ANC will win the election

Dear Editor, South Africa goers to the polls on Wednesday (22-04-09) to elect a national assembly of 400 members, who in turn will choose a President for a five-year period. The members of parliament...

Misquote or misspoke?

Apr 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Misquote or misspoke?

Dear Editor, Within the not too unreasonable coverage of the (possibly much deeper) issue pertaining to the supposed non-payment of rent to Mr. K. P. Thomas, your reporter mentioned (KN 16.04.2009)...

Macroeconomic fundamentals, agriculture and climate change initiatives

Apr 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Macroeconomic fundamentals, agriculture and climate change initiatives

Dear Editor, After all the excitement of the Summit of the Americas and the overkill in coverage in some newspapers within the region, Heads of State returned to do battle with the problems on their...

President Jagdeo’s fatal mistake in understanding American democracy

Apr 22, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on President Jagdeo’s fatal mistake in understanding American democracy

There is much more about American democracy and democracy in general that President Bharrat Jagdeo needs to know. Here are the words of Mr. Jagdeo speaking at a press conference in Trinidad during...

New Chief City Engineer appointed

Apr 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on New Chief City Engineer appointed

The Mayor and City Councilors of Georgetown recently appointed Gregory Erskine as the Chief City Engineer. He replaces Beverley Johnson. Mr. Erskine was appointed to the post on April 1. He has a...

Can love be legislated?

Apr 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Can love be legislated?

Dear Editor, The hullaballoo that has been raised recently on marital rape warrants profound response. It seems as if the media has found fodder for yet another black on the white cloth of Islam....

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE NEW BUILDING SOCIETY

Apr 22, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE NEW BUILDING SOCIETY

Last year when a fraud was alleged to have taken place at the New Building Society, a group of concerned members held a meeting to discuss the state of the Society. I warned them then that this was...

Toddler drowns in Essequibo River

Apr 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Toddler drowns in Essequibo River

Police are probing the death of a one-year-old girl, who allegedly drowned in an area known as Fowl Mouth, in the Essequibo River on Monday, after wandering out of her parents’ home. Police reports...

PREV 12

The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day Horse race meet

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more