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Foulis residents nab would-be rapist

May 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Foulis residents nab would-be rapist

Public-spirited residents of the Foulis/Paradise area on the East Coast of Demerara yesterday handed over a man to the police whom they said had attempted to rape an 11-year-old girl. The man was...

Better dead than REDD?

May 15, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Better dead than REDD?

It was not a matter of fortuity that President Jagdeo was the only Head of State that was invited to address the 17th Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development. He has...

Berbice police investigate terror tales of ‘Bogey Man’

May 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Berbice police investigate terror tales of ‘Bogey Man’

NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – As residents of Angoy’s Avenue and its environs continue to fear a man now known as the ‘Bogey Man’, police in Berbice have intensified their actions with the hope of...

Trusting Ithaca teen disappears from home

May 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Trusting Ithaca teen disappears from home

Shavon McGarrell, an 18-year-old of Ithaca, West Bank Berbice, is missing. The family suspects that an older woman, who resides in Barbados, could be encouraging the teen to turn to prostitution....

Guyana does not belong to the PPP or the PNC

May 15, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Guyana does not belong to the PPP or the PNC

Dear Editor, Dr. Van West Charles is making a comeback. Funnily, I feel like an 11 or 12-year-old all over again. I am 36 years old. Much is said about the goodly doctor; I am made to think...

Questions for Caribbean Police Commissioners

May 15, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Questions for Caribbean Police Commissioners

The Caribbean Police Commissioners wrap up their one week conference today so I thought I may ask them to respond to some questions I have about democracy in their respective countries. My interest...

Suriname’s intervention a blessing in disguise for CGX, says Kerry Sully

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Suriname’s intervention a blessing in disguise for CGX, says Kerry Sully

By Mondale Smith An ‘interesting coincidence’ has allowed CGX to put a lot more science into its project which could now see Guyana earning as much as $200B per year once drilling commences and...

Woman, son brutalize young Berbician girl

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Woman, son brutalize young Berbician girl

Liloutie Seepersaud and her son, Arnold, are to appear in the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court tomorrow to answer charges stemming from a severe beating they allegedly inflicted on 23-year-old,...

Jagdeo overturns ‘Fuzzy’ Sattaur’s suspension

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Jagdeo overturns ‘Fuzzy’ Sattaur’s suspension

President Bharrat Jagdeo, who holds the portfolio of Minister of Information, has intervened and consequently caused the Board of Directors of National Communications Network (NCN) to rescind its...

Thief caught red-handed at GPHC maternity ward

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Thief caught red-handed at GPHC maternity ward

… Soundly thrashed A Charlotte Street man, who is said to be a known thief, ran out of luck yesterday after he was caught red-handed stealing in the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s...

Agriculture Ministry awards $141M in contracts

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Agriculture Ministry awards $141M in contracts

Five contracts totaling $141 million were awarded to four contracting companies yesterday by the Ministry of Agriculture, under the Agricultural Sector Development Unit (ASDU). The agriculture...

Boy, 14, sustains shattered leg

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Boy, 14, sustains shattered leg

…Zeelugt water woes blamed Due to the shortage of water at Tuschen and Zeelugt, one family was forced into another predicament on Tuesday last. On the day in question, 14-year-old Faoud...

Golden opportunity beckons for new economic policy

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Golden opportunity beckons for new economic policy

Global Financial Crisis… President Bharrat Jagdeo speaking at the 17th Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, yesterday, told the session that the current global...

CANU denies KN report

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CANU denies KN report

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has refuted a claim in yesterday’s edition of Kaieteur News which stated that a rank had been charged for perverting a witness in the Colin Mack rape trial. A...

Businesses helping HIV/AIDS fight to be honoured

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Businesses helping HIV/AIDS fight to be honoured

The Guyana Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS is now finalizing arrangements for the adjudication of its 2009 Awards for Business Excellence and for the presentation of those awards at a formal ceremony...

Farmer charged for Lethem murder

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Farmer charged for Lethem murder

A 56-year-old farmer was yesterday remanded to prison for the capital offence when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. As an expressionless Ronald Charlie stood in the docks...

Food for the Poor continues poverty alleviation mission

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Food for the Poor continues poverty alleviation mission

– offers tools to help with skills training As part of its effort to fulfil its mandate to alleviate poverty throughout Guyana, Food For the Poor Guyana Inc. yesterday extended much needed...

Financial downturn pushes forest body to seek help

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Financial downturn pushes forest body to seek help

In view of the present global financial and market crisis, the Forest Products Association (FPA) is seeking strong partnership and support from the government and other stakeholders. A release from...

COURTS rewards winners in customer celebration promotion

May 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on COURTS rewards winners in customer celebration promotion

Five customers took home prizes worth over $500,000, yesterday. The presentation was held in the Furniture Section of Courts’ Main Street location on Monday last. The customers had shopped between...

‘Same script, different cast’

May 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on ‘Same script, different cast’

By Edison Jefford ‘Same script, different cast’ and so it was at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall Tuesday night, as enthusiasts watched the clinical demolition of Supply/Soesdyke and East...

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Smith to quit Presidency Joe Chapman has announced his candidature for Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) Presidency following holder of the current office, Uborn Smith’s decision to...

GDF takes pole position in Trophy Stall Rugby

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Government and GOA sponsors Guyana’s FIBA 3×3 team for AmeriCup in Puerto Rico

Investment Committee’s mandate is financial not political

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- There’s nothing quite as uniquely absurd as when someone misinterprets their job description.... more