April 2009

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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...

AK-47 bandit invades Magistrate’s home

Apr 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on AK-47 bandit invades Magistrate’s home

– escapes with booty after terrorizing victims The police have intensified their hunt for a suspect who is well known to them following the daring early morning robbery at the Non Pareil, East...

Two held for vigilante-style killing

Apr 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Two held for vigilante-style killing

– cops seek third suspect Police have detained two Lindeners and are looking for a third in connection with the death of 39-year-old Patrick Henry, who succumbed on Saturday from injuries he...

Man slits lover’s throat, rushes her to hospital

Apr 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Man slits lover’s throat, rushes her to hospital

Early yesterday morning police arrested a man at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he rushed his lover there for treatment with her throat slit. Twenty-two year-old Maria Warde was taken to the...

Cops question several, two released after I.D parade

Apr 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Cops question several, two released after I.D parade

Police have released the two suspects in connection with the shooting of Commissioner of Insurance Maria van Beek, but have now detained several others as they seek a motive for the attack. A top...

‘Concerned’ NBS members to meet ahead of AGM

Apr 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on ‘Concerned’ NBS members to meet ahead of AGM

– Investment in Berbice Bridge on agenda The $1.5 billion investment into the Berbice River Bridge by the New Building Society (NBS) is among the thorny issues to be discussed when the...

Industry fire victims seek assistance after setback

Apr 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Industry fire victims seek assistance after setback

While the smoke has cleared, and the glowing embers have been extinguished, the knowledge that all of their worldly possessions are gone and the fact that they have no roof over their heads still...

CLICO agents peeved over non-payment

Apr 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CLICO agents peeved over non-payment

– Pension records prior to 2004 not available Agents at Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) Guyana are peeved over the fact that cheques issued to them on April 16 last are not being...

Water safety plan for Linden

Apr 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Water safety plan for Linden

– Pilot Initiative to be handed over tomorrow The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Health will tomorrow morning hand over a Pilot Initiative for the joint development of a...

Magistrates threaten action over lack of security

Apr 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Magistrates threaten action over lack of security

Magistrates have threatened to take action if concerns about their security remain unaddressed. This comes in the wake of an armed robbery at the home of Magistrate Nigel Hawke at Non Pareil, East...

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Watch the PPPC like a hawk!

Jun 22, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – A curious silence has greeted what ought to be one of the most debated economic announcements of the year. President Irfaan Ali has indicated that bonds will be issued to members of the Guyanese diaspora, allowing them to invest in major infrastructure projects in Guyana. One...

If the OAS did not exist, it could not be created today

Jun 21, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – I have spent a decade in the councils of the Organization of American States. I have watched governments come and go, seen some crises handled well and others handled badly, sat through more commemorative meetings than sessions discussing pressing issues,...

More money for Guyanese workers

Jun 22, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – I like it. More money for Guyanese workers. Not private sector minimum wage workers, regrettably. If any local workers are due more money, private sector (and public service) minimum wage workers standout. More money is for Guyanese in the oil industry. Well, that’s...

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