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DL&GIC Inter Zone rescheduled

Apr 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on DL&GIC Inter Zone rescheduled

The Diamond Life & General Insurance Company Limited under-19 Inter Zone cricket tournament which was scheduled to bowl off this weekend has now been rescheduled due to the rain. West Berbice...

M&CC reviews local contractors for crematorium – Mayor Green

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on M&CC reviews local contractors for crematorium – Mayor Green

Discussions between the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown and a Barbadian contractor over the construction of a crematorium have officially come to an end with the contractor opting out of any...

Two charged and remanded

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Two charged and remanded

Kwame Cross, 42, of Lot W Bent Street, and Ceon Griffith 28, of Second Street, Campbellville, were yesterday remanded to prison after making a court appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa...

Foo slams 106 for Albion, Phillip Edwards 7-22, Malvern Williams 6-7

Apr 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Foo slams 106 for Albion, Phillip Edwards 7-22, Malvern Williams 6-7

Jonathan Foo hit an aggressive hundred (106) as Albion defeated Gibraltar/Courtland by 209 runs in latest play of the Spready’s Bakery Berbice under-19 cricket competition. Foo hit the boundary...

Arts and Craft Association to partake in Rodeo

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Arts and Craft Association to partake in Rodeo

The Guyana Arts and Craft Producers Association of Guyana is gearing up to mark its presence at the Lethem Rodeo, while at the same time, hoping to establish markets in neighbouring Brazil. This...

Herbalists association not sure about new law

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Herbalists association not sure about new law

Following an announcement by Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy that by the end of the year, there will be a new law called the Health Professionals Act that will seek to regulate who can actually...

What do Castro and Chavez have in common?

Apr 04, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on What do Castro and Chavez have in common?

Fidel Castro would have lived an embarrassing life as a leader if he was still in charge after Barack Obama became the President of the US. Obama is a living testimony of the ignominious collapse of...

Donors announce contest for energy innovation funding

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Donors announce contest for energy innovation funding

US$925,000 Guyana bio-fuels project yet to kick off Donors are offering up to US$200,000 to finance multiple proposals for promoting energy efficiency and access to renewable energy in Latin America...

Caricom forwards concerns to G-20 forum

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Caricom forwards concerns to G-20 forum

The Caribbean Community’s concerns on the impact of the global economic and financial crisis and its views on the related reform of the international financial architecture were conveyed to the...

Frustration and stress at the Licence Revenue Office

Apr 04, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Frustration and stress at the Licence Revenue Office

Tens of thousands of motor vehicle owners from Parika to Mahaica have to line up on Smyth Street, outside of the Licence Revenue Office (LRO), in order to take out their Road Service Licence (LRC)....

Deal with the noise nuisances in residential areas, not buses

Apr 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Deal with the noise nuisances in residential areas, not buses

DEAR EDITOR The Minister of Home Affairs Mr. Clement Rohee must be congratulated for his re-organisation of the Community Policing Groups. The Minister would receive even greater kudos if he were to...

We must use the rod of wisdom to shape our children

Apr 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on We must use the rod of wisdom to shape our children

Dear Editor, Children are being physically beaten by their parents and guardians, this has been customary for numerous years in our country, but I think it is time we address and assess the...

There is nothing wrong with brain circulation

Apr 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on There is nothing wrong with brain circulation

Dear Editor, I refer to Mr. Clinton Urling’s letter of March 27, 2009, in the Kaieteur News, with the caption “Is Guyana’s greatest wealth to be found overseas?” Allow me to reiterate that...

M&CC already benefiting from inquiry process – Town Clerk

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on M&CC already benefiting from inquiry process – Town Clerk

Although a report on the inquiry process at City Hall is yet to be handed over to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Kellawan Lall, the process has already proven to be useful to...

Farewell dear lady, and rest in peace

Apr 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Farewell dear lady, and rest in peace

Dear Editor, The Executive and members of the United Force extend deepest sympathy to the children, relatives, friends and the People’s Progressive Party on the passing of Mrs. Janet Jagan, former...

Goldsmith robbed of $7M in jewellery

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Goldsmith robbed of $7M in jewellery

Police on the Essequibo Coast are investigating a robbery committed on a goldsmith of Golden Fleece, Essequibo Coast. Reports are that some time around 20:00 hours on Thursday, someone broke into the...

Paddy, Rice and Markets

Apr 04, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Paddy, Rice and Markets

In addition to raking in valuable foreign exchange, the rice industry employs the largest slice of our labour force. It might not have the glamour of, say IT, but it certainly brings home the bacon....

Potable water woes at Amelia’s Ward

Apr 04, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Potable water woes at Amelia’s Ward

While people in some parts of the country are complaining about the present persistent rainy weather, for the residents of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, the “heavenly” water is a blessing. It...

Corbin moves to Parliament to force investigation

Apr 03, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Corbin moves to Parliament to force investigation

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Robert Corbin, says that he will be submitting a motion to the National Assembly today to have the House pass instructions for an investigation into...

Age of consent law applicable to girls only

Apr 03, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Age of consent law applicable to girls only

…modified legislation languishing at AG chambers The law as it relates to sex with a person under the age of 16 is only applicable to girls, according to one of the country’s leading legal minds...

Getaway car leaves gunman stranded during police chase

Apr 03, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Getaway car leaves gunman stranded during police chase

A bandit who snatched two bags containing $1.3M was apprehended by the police after his accomplice in the getaway car decided that discretion was better than valour. While escaping, the bandit rode...

Biting bandit jailed for 9 years, blames demons for his troubles

Apr 03, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Biting bandit jailed for 9 years, blames demons for his troubles

After stealing a video camera, biting a police sergeant and assaulting two other ranks, an 18-year-old Berbician begged Magistrate Chandra Sohan for a chance to bargain with the court. But the...

GDF silence Pele, Camptown nail Santos to enter semis

Apr 03, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GDF silence Pele, Camptown nail Santos to enter semis

The Guyana Defense Force were in no mood to entertain the challenges of Pele as the Soldiers downed their rivals 2-0 in final quarter final match of the 2nd annual Banks Premium Beer Cup at the...

Cummings cops to spot at Regent Household Golf tournament

Apr 03, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Cummings cops to spot at Regent Household Golf tournament

With his exceptional gift for precision shots and near-perfect timing, Bruce Cummings announced his return to the winner’s circle with a sensational victory at the Regent Household and Electronic...

Driver escapes unhurt after tree crushes truck

Apr 03, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Driver escapes unhurt after tree crushes truck

The owner of a Canter truck is questioning who will compensate him for his vehicle which was extensively damaged when a tree that lines the avenue on Carmichael Street came crashing down yesterday...

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Pakistan targets West Indies’ vulnerability with spin-heavy squad for Test series

The PNCR and AFC are a blight on democratic politics

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) have forfeited... more