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Cellink Jingle and Song Competition

Apr 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Cellink Jingle and Song Competition

Dear Editor, Who can disagree that “American Idol” is the broadcast entertainment television show that is creating lots of buzz? Even GT&T has now embarked on a local version with its Cellink...

Consulate in Barbados dealt with this matter

Apr 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Consulate in Barbados dealt with this matter

Dear Editor, I refer to a news item in your paper (“No arrest for Guyanese murdered in Barbados”, 19 April 2009). An interviewee, one Abiola Alleyne and described as a relative of the deceased,...

Dorcas Medical Mission offers free clinic

Apr 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Dorcas Medical Mission offers free clinic

The Dorcas Medical Mission, a faith-based, not-for-profit, volunteer organisation from Brooklyn, New York is currently in Guyana offering their services to the public. The Mission commenced work...

Digicel partners D’Urban Park Lions to raise anemia awareness

Apr 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Digicel partners D’Urban Park Lions to raise anemia awareness

– project officially launched at North Ruimveldt Secondary School Digicel Guyana has partnered with the Lions Club of D’Urban Park to combat the prevalence of anemia within the society....

Without justice, there can be no prosperity

Apr 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Without justice, there can be no prosperity

Dear Editor, There is an unsurpassed immorality being pushed on Guyanese of all races by our political elites. It is called local government elections without constitutional reform. Over eight...

Entertainers to pay VAT

Apr 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Entertainers to pay VAT

All persons who intend to stage public entertainment are required to register for Value Added Tax. Yesterday, Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Khurshid Sattaur, said that public...

Juniors impress at AAG Senior Championships

Apr 28, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Juniors impress at AAG Senior Championships

– Saul, Harlequin, Scotland among top performers By Edison Jefford Triston Joseph continued his impressive season on Sunday at the Police Sports Club with his blistering performance in the 200m...

Health Ministry targets lengthy waiting time at A&E

Apr 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Health Ministry targets lengthy waiting time at A&E

The issue of patients’ waiting time at the Accident and Emergency Units and at pharmacies within public hospitals will come under scrutiny as early as next month when the Ministry of Health...

Swine Flu outbreak

Apr 28, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Swine Flu outbreak

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the outbreak of swine flu, which originated in Mexico, is serious enough to be considered a “public health emergency of international...

‘Opening’ of Takatu Bridge baffles officials

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on ‘Opening’ of Takatu Bridge baffles officials

– Guyana flag hoisted, national anthem played Local officials are baffled by what appears to be an unofficial official opening of the Takatu Bridge yesterday. Officials from the Brazilian town...

Man stabbed to death in Laing Avenue brawl

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Man stabbed to death in Laing Avenue brawl

– suspect held A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death at around 14:00 hrs yesterday during a brawl with another man in Laing Avenue. Earl France called “White Boy” or...

Health Minister again threatens to shut down hospital’s laboratory

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Health Minister again threatens to shut down hospital’s laboratory

– over blood screening controversy Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has accused some private hospitals of collecting and screening blood although being banned from doing so. On March 1, the...

Corbin moved to GPHC

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Corbin moved to GPHC

Although his condition has been listed as stable, leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) party, Mr Robert Corbin, was yesterday transferred to the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) at...

Son of Indian Indentured Labourers joins the centenarian club

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Son of Indian Indentured Labourers joins the centenarian club

The son of an Indian indentured labourer has joined the list of Guyanese who have reached 100 years old. Autar, of Big Baiboo Mahaica River on the East Coast of Demerara celebrated the milestone on...

Local miller increases purchasing price for paddy

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Local miller increases purchasing price for paddy

– Agri. Minister hopes other millers will follow suit By Tusika Martin As rice farmers continue to complain about the price for the commodity countrywide, the Old Mac (Guyana) Inc. has...

Berbice Bridge investment will see slashed mortgage rates

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Berbice Bridge investment will see slashed mortgage rates

A decrease in interest rates payable on mortgages is one of the many favourable returns foreseen by the Board of Directors of the New Building Society (NBS) accruing from its investments in the...

Mahaica farmers say dam-building project blocking kokers

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mahaica farmers say dam-building project blocking kokers

Farmers at little Baiboo Mahaica Creek are criticising the revetment work being carried out by the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary/ Agricultural Development Authority MMA/ADA, claiming that their outfall...

Two cocaine mules nabbed at CJIA in less than 24 hours

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Two cocaine mules nabbed at CJIA in less than 24 hours

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force Narcotics Branch seem to be stepping up the fight against the drug trade, nabbing two cocaine mules in less than 24 hours. Reports are that a woman was nabbed at the...

No one organisation can address domestic violence

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on No one organisation can address domestic violence

– PPP Even though many strides have been made in the area of domestic violence in Guyana, the problem continues to persist, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Donald Ramotar...

Sophisticated foot care for diabetics at GPHC

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Sophisticated foot care for diabetics at GPHC

– Health Minister The Ministry of Health has reached new heights in addressing the problem of diabetes mellitus, according to Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy. The Minister says that...

Region Ten to focus on roads and drains

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Region Ten to focus on roads and drains

Region 10 has received a total of $169 million this year in their capital budget and according to Chairman of that Region, Mortimer Mingo, these monies will be used to address basic infrastructure in...

Regional clinicians benefit from PAHO/MOH workshop

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Regional clinicians benefit from PAHO/MOH workshop

The conclusion of a Pan American Health Organisation/Ministry of Health collaborated workshop on Saturday has left local clinicians with a sense of empowerment to effectively champion the Health...

Detained guard proclaims innocence in colleague’s death

Apr 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Detained guard proclaims innocence in colleague’s death

– but victim’s family skeptical about ‘suicide’ The R.K Security Guard who has been detained in connection with the death of his colleague, Julian Embrack is reportedly sticking to his...

Suriname score double

Apr 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Suriname score double

– claim male and female football titles The 2009 Inter Guiana Games ended with a bang for Suriname as their male and female teams won the respective football titles. The females swamped Guyana...

Suriname capture swimming C/ships

Apr 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Suriname capture swimming C/ships

Cart off lion’s share of gold medals Suriname added a further 172 points to their overnight total of 111 to cart off the honours with a massive 283 points when the Tri-Nation, Inter-Guiana Games,...

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