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Debt relief, gateway for Guyana’s development

May 21, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Debt relief, gateway for Guyana’s development

Dear Editor: I refer to Mr. Emile Mervin’s letter of May 19, 2009 in the Kaieteur News, with the caption ‘Wasn’t the President borrowing fresh loans while getting the PNC-incurred debt written...

Guyana gears for 43rd independence anniversary

May 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana gears for 43rd independence anniversary

Plans are in train for Guyana to usher in Guyana’s 43rd Independence Anniversary with much pomp and ceremony on May 25 at the National Park. Guyana gained its independence on May 26, 1966. The...

Traffic light begging must be stopped

May 21, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Traffic light begging must be stopped

Dear Editor, Reading an article in the Guyana Chronicle dated Monday, May 18th 2009, captioned “Those traffic lights beggars” comes a warning. I urgently urge Government officials and security...

A new level of ‘barefacedness’ in local politics

May 21, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on A new level of ‘barefacedness’ in local politics

Dear Editor, It makes for quite interesting politics; when men, who for decades, were alien to the local politics have decided that its time they wave their magic wand and become leader of PNCR....

‘I suffered, therefore, I am’: Is that the Issue?

May 21, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on ‘I suffered, therefore, I am’: Is that the Issue?

Dear Editor, Please permit me to comment on the insistence by some that indentureship was similar to slavery. I refer in particular to K. Misir’s letter – “Indentureship was a clever euphemism...

REDUCING DAMAGE TO PUBLIC PROPERTY

May 21, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on REDUCING DAMAGE TO PUBLIC PROPERTY

The government’s desire to reduce damage to public property as a result of road accidents deserves our support and commendation. However, road accidents usually result in more damage to private...

Vendor shot outside Stabroek Market

May 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Vendor shot outside Stabroek Market

Police yesterday shot a Stabroek Market vendor in the arm after the man allegedly attempted to escape from custody. Twenty-five year-old Andre Allicock, of Lot 623 Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast...

Income tax threshold heartless and unjust

May 21, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Income tax threshold heartless and unjust

Dear Editor, The fixed tax threshold that makes no provision for dependant allowances is unconstitutional, heartless and wrong. I am forced by the law of necessity to address this human rights...

Moses finally drowns in the sea

May 21, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Moses finally drowns in the sea

It had to happen to the Guyanese Moses. You go into the sea all the time to do what the Biblical Moses has done and one day you will be drowned. Last week, the Red Sea in Robb Street, known to all...

Millions earmarked for Region Three water supply

May 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Millions earmarked for Region Three water supply

Almost $600 M has been earmarked to boost the water supply in several Region Three communities, said Minister of Housing Irfaan Ali when he commented on recent water woes being experienced by...

Forged driver’s licence lands man in court

May 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Forged driver’s licence lands man in court

Esan Hamer, 38, of 11 Side Line Dam, Tucshen was yesterday placed on $170,000 bail by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson on a charge of two counts of forgery and conspiracy. It was alleged...

Alleged nightclub slasher remanded

May 21, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Alleged nightclub slasher remanded

A 34-year-old Diamond resident was yesterday remanded to prison after she pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Cheryl Rambaran, on April 30, last with the intent to maim, disfigure or cause grievous...

Suspect identifies cop as driver

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Suspect identifies cop as driver

A suspect who has confessed to robbing cambio dealer, Ramesh Bhagoo, of $12M in jewellery claims that two policemen assisted him in the heist. Police officials confirmed yesterday that the man, whom...

Execution arranged over missingTT$800

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Execution arranged over missingTT$800

Guyanese labourers’ killings in T&T… – Guardian crime reporter “As far as I know, they were working with a guy and he accused them of stealing from him,” according to Francis...

Five charged for Republic Bank fraud

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Five charged for Republic Bank fraud

Five former employees of Republic Bank yesterday appeared in Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged with defrauding the company. The five, Wilfred Mc Cado, Steven Gangadeen, Manniram Beharry, Deodat...

Ansa McAl launches multi-million-dollar construction showroom

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Ansa McAl launches multi-million-dollar construction showroom

The construction boom is evident on the local shores and if all goes well with material demands Guyana could see a further investment of $5.4B in 2010. Ansa McAl Trading Ltd yesterday, recognising...

Housing drive to be boosted in Linden

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Housing drive to be boosted in Linden

– as GWI upgrades service Remigrants could become eligible for house lots once they register their status with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through a process that is in accordance with the...

Passengers walk away from car, minibus crash

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Passengers walk away from car, minibus crash

Several persons escaped serious injury yesterday after a two-vehicle smash up yesterday at the corner of Camp and Quamina Streets. Both drivers proclaimed their innocence but it is clear from the...

UWI Vice Chancellor meets President Jagdeo

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on UWI Vice Chancellor meets President Jagdeo

Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies in Mona, Kingston, Jamaica, and Guyana-born Professor Nigel Harris met with President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday to talk about the potential for...

Home Affairs Minister meets new Police Cadet Officers

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Home Affairs Minister meets new Police Cadet Officers

Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee, yesterday met in a closed door session with 16 new police Cadet Officers from the Guyana Police Force. The 16 Cadets, including three females, graduated from the...

City Hall loses overseas investor for cemetery

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on City Hall loses overseas investor for cemetery

City Hall has lost a prospective overseas-based investor who was expected to help with the restoration of the Le Repentir Cemetery. Deputy Mayor Robert Williams said, yesterday, that the Barbados...

Police cell numbers found in phone recovered from dead bandit

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police cell numbers found in phone recovered from dead bandit

Investigators in the Guyana Police Force have questioned some ranks whose telephone numbers appeared on a cellular phone that was recovered from slain wanted man, Courtney James. However, police...

U-19 ‘ruggers’ commence training

May 20, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on U-19 ‘ruggers’ commence training

The 35 players called by the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) to prepare for the upcoming NAWIRA Under-19 Championship qualifier for the IRB U-20, 2010 World Trophy to be staged in the Cayman...

Finishing Touch steals show

May 20, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Finishing Touch steals show

– Jumbo Joy returns to winning ways – Tropical Passion also impressive at KMTC Meet Jumbo Joy of the Jumbo Jet Stable returned to winning ways with a clinical victory in the B...

Laboratory professionals provided with advanced management techniques

May 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Laboratory professionals provided with advanced management techniques

In its observance of National Laboratory Week, and under the theme “Laboratory Professionals Get Results,” the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with the Ministry...

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The PPPC does not practice political inclusion

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPPC) has mastered the art of political rhetoric.... more