June 2009

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Some observations on Guyana

Jun 10, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Some observations on Guyana

Dear Editor, It could be said that I should not be commenting about anything Guyanese, because I have deserted my land of birth. Although I tend to agree with anyone who makes these comments, I would...

Kerzorkee: The beginning of scandalmania

Jun 10, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Kerzorkee: The beginning of scandalmania

One of the threads that run through my analysis of the seventeen-year-old rule of the PPP but in particular the nine-year rule of Bharrat Jagdeo, is that there has been more scandals in a shorter...

Low Carbon Development Strategy

Jun 10, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Low Carbon Development Strategy

President Bharrat Jagdeo, on Monday, unveiled a bold new vision for our country’s future in the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) that he outlined at the National Convention Centre. He has...

Peter Morgan throws in the towel

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Peter Morgan throws in the towel

– faces 10 years to life Two years after drug agents seized and extradited him to the United States, Guyanese auto dealer and race car driver, Peter Morgan, has accepted a plea bargain to...

Plaisance man gunned down outside girlfriend’s home

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Plaisance man gunned down outside girlfriend’s home

A Plaisance, East Coast Demerara man was gunned down last night outside his girlfriend’s house. Marlon Britton, said to be in his thirties, was shot in the head and jaw, in Prince William Street,...

Three-headed baby delivered at city hospital

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Three-headed baby delivered at city hospital

Doctors and nurses at a city hospital are baffled that she has survived for so long, but a two month old baby who was born with what appears to be three heads, is still clinging to life. Born via...

Mango thief gets pit bull mauling

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mango thief gets pit bull mauling

(By Mondale Smith) Thou shall not steal rang home forcibly for many in the vicinity of the Stabroek Market, at Lombard Street, specifically yesterday, when a mango-loving, hungry trespasser escaped...

Colin Mack granted bail

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Colin Mack granted bail

After being committed to stand trial in the High Court last Friday by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, embattled promoter Colin Mack was yesterday granted $250,000 bail in the High Court by...

Guyana launches Low Carbon Development Strategy

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana launches Low Carbon Development Strategy

-Jagdeo calls for “equal partnership” in climate change fight President Bharrat Jagdeo, yesterday, launched Guyana’s low carbon development strategy towards promoting economic development,...

Carpenter commits suicide

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Carpenter commits suicide

A carpenter who was reportedly experiencing domestic problems with his wife, died yesterday at the Suddie Public Hospital, after ingesting a toxic substance at his Richmond Housing Scheme home last...

Man held for shooting at Police Headquarters

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Man held for shooting at Police Headquarters

…may have been linked to Lusignan massacre Police are said to be questioning an East Coast Demerara man, who is believed to be one of the gunmen who fired several shots at Police Headquarters in...

Taxi driver remanded for possession of grenade

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Taxi driver remanded for possession of grenade

A taxi driver from Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, has been remanded to prison after being charged for illegal possession of a grenade. The accused, Shane Simon, made his appearance yesterday...

Contractors withdraw garbage collection services

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Contractors withdraw garbage collection services

…in excess of $20M owed by M&CC There will be no removal of garbage in the city as of today, unless the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) is able to find in excess of $20M to...

Police narcotics ranks nab two more US citizens at CJIA

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police narcotics ranks nab two more US citizens at CJIA

Two US citizens are currently in police custody assisting with investigations, after they were nabbed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Timehri. Reports are that the two women, Asha Smallwood...

Knife-wielding bandits hit Line Path family for $1.2 million

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Knife-wielding bandits hit Line Path family for $1.2 million

LINE PATH, CORENTYNE – Bandits struck again on the Corentyne. This time, three knife wielding robbers held up a Line Path shop-keeper and allegedly relieved the family of some $1.2 million on...

Headmaster granted bail on sex charge

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Headmaster granted bail on sex charge

Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty used her discretion and granted bail to a Headmaster from Karawab, Lower Pomeroon, on a charge of carnally knowing a girl, between the age of fifteen and 16. The accused,...

Second cop held in cambio dealer robbery

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Second cop held in cambio dealer robbery

An interdicted Tactical Service Unit constable is to be charged in connection with the multi-million dollar robbery that was recently committed on cambio dealer Ramesh Bhagoo. The rank was detained a...

Gunmen flee robbery scene empty handed

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Gunmen flee robbery scene empty handed

RAMPUR VILLAGE, CORENTYNE – Police at Springlands are investigating what is believed to be an attempted robbery of a teenager. According to reports, about 20:40 hours on Sunday, 19-year old...

Berbice Bridge operation more efficient

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Berbice Bridge operation more efficient

With the modifications and additions to the Berbice River Bridge successfully completed, the retraction period will now be mainly dependent on the number of vessels transiting the retractor span....

Family denies requesting removal of life support

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Family denies requesting removal of life support

The family of beekeeper Michael Christopher Phillips, has denied ever requesting that the badly injured man be taken off life support at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. In a statement...

Jagdeo regime is a stranger to good governance – Dr. Van West Charles

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Jagdeo regime is a stranger to good governance – Dr. Van West Charles

It has been clear for some time now, that the Jagdeo Regime is a stranger to good governance, aspiring leader of the main opposition, People’s National Congress Reform, Dr. Richard Van West...

Missing youth contacts mother

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Missing youth contacts mother

After being missing for the past two months, 17-year-old Mark Lawrence, of Fort Island, Essequibo River, finally made contact with his parents. He reportedly told them that he is currently working...

Wales stabbing… Police still hunting suspect

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Wales stabbing… Police still hunting suspect

Police on the West Bank of Demerara, have said they are still working on all possible leads to locate the suspect in last month’s killing at Wales. To date, investigators said they have failed to...

Hire car driver seeks Government intervention

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Hire car driver seeks Government intervention

CORRIVERTON, CORENTYNE – Deepak Ramsook, a hire car driver of Lot 56 Eliza Mary Housing Scheme, Corriverton, is appealing for the help from the relevant officials to secure the return of his car....

Health Ministry keeps sharp focus on swine flu

Jun 09, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Health Ministry keeps sharp focus on swine flu

As the reach of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) expands subtly around the world, the local Ministry of Health has put all relevant measures in place as part of its surveillance campaign. According to...

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Guyana Cup rematch on the cards in President’s Cup feature

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The field will be a packed one on Sunday November 29, at Rising Sun Turf Club when the President’s Cup horse race meet shoots off. More than 100 horses have thrown their names...

Who says the government does not listen?

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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