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GWI contractor caught in a scam, arrested

Jun 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GWI contractor caught in a scam, arrested

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has had cause to turn in one of its own to the police following allegations of a scam. Public Relations Officer, Rawle Aaron, in a release issued yesterday, said...

Guy-Expo launched

Jun 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guy-Expo launched

Committee expresses faith in Goodwill finances After partnering for progress in 2007, with no plan to seek financing from the government and depending on goodwill for financing, the road to Guy-expo...

Elderly man found on Mocha Conservancy dam

Jun 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Elderly man found on Mocha Conservancy dam

Women weeding the conservancy aback of Mocha Arcadia yesterday stumbled upon an elderly man who was dehydrated. The man was rescued by police ranks who were informed and taken to the Diamond...

Venezuela Embassy helps two NGOs

Jun 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Venezuela Embassy helps two NGOs

The Venezuelan Embassy yesterday handed over a quantity of items to two Non-Governmental Organisations. The donations came as a part of the observance of the establishment of the “Special Fund”...

Local economy could be revitalised with co-operatives – CCA President

Jun 30, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Local economy could be revitalised with co-operatives – CCA President

The notion that cooperatives can play a major role in the revitalising of the Guyanese economy was emphasised yesterday by President of the Canadian Cooperative Association (CCA), Dave Sitaram....

Guyanese at CONCACAF Elite Refs/Assistant Refs Course in the US

Jun 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese at CONCACAF Elite Refs/Assistant Refs Course in the US

Referee Stanley Lancaster, Assistant Referees Dion Inniss and Venton Mars are presently in Long Beach, California attending the CONCACAF Elite Referees Course. The Course, which is being held from...

Neal and Massy Sports Club elects new executive

Jun 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Neal and Massy Sports Club elects new executive

Neal and Massy Sports Club elected new office bearers, at it Annual General Meeting held on June 26 at Staff Facilities at Ruimveldt. The new President is Nandy Persaud, who was appointed by the...

Rapids waive forward Gregory Richardson

Jun 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Rapids waive forward Gregory Richardson

COMMERCE CITY, CO. – The Colorado Rapids announced on June 26 that the club has waived forward Gregory Richardson. Richardson appeared in one game for the Rapids this season, playing 11 minutes in...

Jeffrey, Fernandes favoured to retain titles

Jun 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Jeffrey, Fernandes favoured to retain titles

Defending champions Kristian Jeffrey and Nicolette Fernandes have both drawn a bye in the first round of the National Squash Championships, which serves off today at the Georgetown Courts. Jeffrey,...

Pompey wins in Bulgaria

Jun 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Pompey wins in Bulgaria

Guyana out of CAC Seniors By Edison Jefford Aliann Pompey recovered well from her Caribbean Games disappointment to post a time that is consistent with other performances this season on her way to...

Training important to consistency in refereeing – says Younge

Jun 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Training important to consistency in refereeing – says Younge

International Basketball Federation (FIBA) referee candidate, Aubrey Younge (AY) is of the view that training is an important aspect of consistency in officiating local basketball and is willing to...

Wendell Meusa out front in Sasha Cells Chess Tourney

Jun 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Wendell Meusa out front in Sasha Cells Chess Tourney

Wendell Meusa took an early lead in the Sasha Cells Chess Tournament, which started last Sunday at the Kei-Shar’s Sports Club. In round one, Meusa was paired against veteran player Learie Webster....

GFA Cellink Premier League continues

Jun 30, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GFA Cellink Premier League continues

The Tucville Ground was a hive of activity last Friday evening, when action in the GFA/Cellink Plus, Super League continued. In the first match, the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) and the Flamingo FC...

Freedom and justice should characterise the body politics at all levels

Jun 30, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Freedom and justice should characterise the body politics at all levels

Dear Editor, Every decent and concerned citizen would empathize with the sentiments expressed in a letter written by Pandit Suresh Sugrim headlined, “Domestic violence epidemic shaking the family...

Stop the blame game

Jun 30, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Stop the blame game

Dear Editor, With the countless experiences I have had over the years travelling on water, I can’t recall an instance seeing so many heads cramped in such a small vessel, which to the eyes were...

The honorable Minister of Health is riding on cloud nine

Jun 30, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The honorable Minister of Health is riding on cloud nine

Dear Editor, Being a Minster has made me poorer – Dr. Ramsammy. This headline in the Kaieteur News of Sunday June 14, 2009 caught my attention, where it stated that at a press conference in...

Ms Daly misinterpreted the economic points raised

Jun 30, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Ms Daly misinterpreted the economic points raised

Dear Editor, It is obvious from Elizabeth Daly’s letter (Kaieteur News, 26-06-09) that this individual did not understand the economic points raised by my letter (Kaieteur News 17-06-09). Instead...

Jagdeo is seeking to bring about a solution

Jun 30, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Jagdeo is seeking to bring about a solution

Dear Editor, President Bharrat Jagdeo is once again providing clear-headed and visionary leadership in dealing with new difficulties facing Guyana. I feel that he is definitely looking at the big...

The Chennai debacle

Jun 30, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on The Chennai debacle

The decision by the government to assist the children who up to Friday, were stranded in India, has not escaped notice. A government has a right and a duty to represent the interest of its people...

Education Ministry overpaid millions

Jun 29, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Education Ministry overpaid millions

The Ministry of Education has been cited in the 2007 Auditor General’s report for a number of deficiencies, such as failure to recover several millions of dollars in overpaid salaries, bank...

Ill-treatment in Barbados should be reported to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Jun 29, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Ill-treatment in Barbados should be reported to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Barbados Immigration issue… The Government of Guyana has held discussions with the Government of Barbados over reports of ill-treatment meted out to Guyanese nationals by law enforcement...

Local politics deterring Diaspora from returning

Jun 29, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Local politics deterring Diaspora from returning

– Dr. Yesu Persaud By Fareeza Haniff Guyanese were given a chance to go back into the history of this country, and to learn of the struggles and fights that were experienced to make Guyana...

Shri Prakash Gossai remembered

Jun 29, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Shri Prakash Gossai remembered

The Indian Commemoration Trust yesterday held a ceremony at the Indian Monument Site to celebrate the life of the Late Shri Prakash Gossai. The ceremony was attended by Samuel Hinds, Prime Minister...

Drug addicts picked up by Ministry will be offered rehab programme

Jun 29, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Drug addicts picked up by Ministry will be offered rehab programme

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will be offering drug rehabilitation to all drug addicts who are among the homeless persons it picks up off of the street and place in shelters....

Prisoner left crippled

Jun 29, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Prisoner left crippled

Essequibo Prison van accident… The 17 year-old prisoner who was hospitalised two Friday’s ago following an accident on the Essequibo, has taken a turn for the worst. Up to press time yesterday...

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Mashramani must break from the shackles of imitation

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mashramani, heralded as Guyana’s grand national celebration, is often presented as a... more