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Seven escape from NOC

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Seven escape from NOC

Police are trying to locate seven juveniles who escaped recently from the New Opportunity Corps (NOC). It is unclear how the juveniles slipped out of the Essequibo facility, but late in the evening...

Lindeners allege favouritism in house lot distribution

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Lindeners allege favouritism in house lot distribution

– claim overseas-based Guyanese given preference Residents in the mining town of Linden are crying foul over what they described as corrupt practices with regards to the distribution of...

We don’t have to announce all of Jagdeo’s trips

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on We don’t have to announce all of Jagdeo’s trips

– Kwame Mc Coy “We don’t have any obligation to announce every time the president leaves the country,” said President Bharrat Jagdeo’s Press Liaison Officer, Kwame Mc Coy, when...

‘Obeah’ victim unwilling to testify

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on ‘Obeah’ victim unwilling to testify

– cites his mother’s involvement The Buxton man who was burnt during a botched ‘obeah’ ritual a week ago, may not give evidence in the trial of the three women who caused his injuries....

Special police officers to administer breathalyzer tests

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Special police officers to administer breathalyzer tests

– names not yet with Home Affairs Minister The controversy over the use of the breathalyzer will soon be rectified, as the Guyana Police Force is preparing to identify a list of officers...

Relatives plead for persons with information to come forward

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Relatives plead for persons with information to come forward

Missing US citizen… With no new clues about his whereabouts, relatives of missing US citizen, Rumel Jabronewet are continuing to plead with persons with information about his disappearance to come...

SARS cases to be closely monitored in the wake of the H1N1 virus

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on SARS cases to be closely monitored in the wake of the H1N1 virus

– Dr Persaud A port mortem will be conducted on anyone who dies from respiratory failure to determine whether it was related to the H1N1 virus. This disclosure was made by Chief Medical...

Local businesses awarded for their fight against HIV/AIDS

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Local businesses awarded for their fight against HIV/AIDS

…Dr. Edward Greene calls for a ban of ‘daggering’ culture Deputy Secretary General of the Caribbean Community, Dr. Edward Greene, has spoken out against the culture of ‘daggering’ that is...

Chainsaw operator killed by tree branch

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Chainsaw operator killed by tree branch

A 45 year old chainsaw operator was pronounced dead on arrival at the McKenzie Hospital on Saturday, hours after he was struck by the branch of a tree that he was cutting. Gregory Domingo of Port...

Region 3 to expend $2.2B in current programs

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Region 3 to expend $2.2B in current programs

The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Three, has been allocated $2.2 billion to execute works under the current program. Regional Executive Officer, Nandalall Ramkisson, said that for the...

7% of the population living with disabilities

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on 7% of the population living with disabilities

The Ministry of Health is observing Rehabilitation Week 2009, and is currently involved with the Disability Commission and the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security, in establishing...

City Hall could receive second $10M tranche this week

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on City Hall could receive second $10M tranche this week

– Minister Lall City Hall is likely to receive the second tranche of the monthly $10M Government support before the end of this week, according to Minister of Local Government and Regional...

Guyana’s ‘Lady Jags’ fall at final hurdle

Jun 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana’s ‘Lady Jags’ fall at final hurdle

– lose 3-0 to Bethseda FC of USA The Guyana Women’s ‘Lady Jags’ football team lost to Bethseda FC of the USA 3-0 in the final of the Turks & Caicos Football Festival. Both teams had...

Johnson wins 10,000m at T&T Nationals

Jun 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Johnson wins 10,000m at T&T Nationals

– Greene, Fortune misfire Kelvin Johnson stormed to an emphatic win in the 10,000m Saturday night at the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Championships in a time that would have made the...

Two cricketers quit Nat’l youth camp

Jun 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Two cricketers quit Nat’l youth camp

By Sean Devers After being relegated to the stand by list, Berbice spinner Sahadeo Somai and Demerara left-hander Ryan Rajmangal quit the National two-week camp, as Guyana prepare for this year’s...

Olympic Day swimming competition fixed for weekend

Jun 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Olympic Day swimming competition fixed for weekend

Olympic Day 2009 will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27. As a result the Guyana Olympic Association has asked several National Federations to organise activities on that day, in accordance with the...

Schools’ basketball gets Beharry support

Jun 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Schools’ basketball gets Beharry support

Edward B Beharry Company Limited continued its support for sport Saturday through its ‘Champion’ brand, when the company handed over a sponsorship cheque to the organisers of the National...

BCB launches Academy

Jun 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on BCB launches Academy

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) last week created history, when it launched the first ever Berbice Cricket Academy during a simple ceremony at its head office, with sponsorship from the Bank of Nova...

Local athletes threaten boycott of CARICOM 10k

Jun 22, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Local athletes threaten boycott of CARICOM 10k

– feel neglected and unwelcome Two of Guyana’s premier male distance athletes are threatening to boycott the marquee CARICOM 10km Road Race that will be held in Guyana on Sunday, claiming that...

Majority rule is anti-democratic, philosophically flawed and inconsistent with society

Jun 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Majority rule is anti-democratic, philosophically flawed and inconsistent with society

Dear editor, I was reading some letters in the dailies relating to democracy or the absence of it in the context of Guyana. What I garnered from these letters is a relish by soi disant intellectuals...

“I don’t think justice will ever be served” – Suicide victim

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on “I don’t think justice will ever be served” – Suicide victim

The most recent suicide victim who was rushed to the Georgetown Hospital on Saturday evening is being monitored closely by doctors there, but still believes that justice will never be served. The...

Where has the sanctity of fatherhood gone?

Jun 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Where has the sanctity of fatherhood gone?

Dear Editor, “The family is a most important foundation. And we are called to recognise and honour how critical every father is to that foundation”. Those were the words of U.S. President...

Calypso art form will die without deserved recognition – Singing Lurlene

Jun 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Calypso art form will die without deserved recognition – Singing Lurlene

By Alex Wayne “The calypso art form will die altogether if it is not given the deserved attention, sponsorship and recognition it so truly deserves.” These were the words of Guyanese...

We need not only a change of Govt., but a complete change in system of Govt.

Jun 22, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on We need not only a change of Govt., but a complete change in system of Govt.

Dear Editor, I welcome your editorial, “There must be an investigation,” (June 20), which is helping to keep this hot button issue in full view of the public. I have written a few letters...

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Anderson ton, Looknauth’s 9 seals dominant 10-wicket win for Harpy Eagles

A wave of criminal deportees may be coming our way soon

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-It is peculiar the way the PPP/C government often finds itself staring down the barrel of... more