June 2009

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Powerlifters gear up for Briswood Barbell Club championships

Jun 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Powerlifters gear up for Briswood Barbell Club championships

Several of the country’s top powerlifters are scheduled to test their strength, when the Briswood Barbell Club and Fitness Centre (BBCFC) presents its 10th Annual Open Countrywide Powerlifting...

All pieces in place for CARICOM 10K

Jun 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on All pieces in place for CARICOM 10K

“This is one of the events that we have all the pieces covered and we are pretty much ready to host,” Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony boasted at a press briefing yesterday to apprise the...

Nandy Park face-off with North Soesdyke

Jun 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Nandy Park face-off with North Soesdyke

The ‘old’ Providence Cricket Club ground on the East Bank of Demerara should come alive tomorrow, when Nandy Park and North Soesdyke face-off in the Goodwood 40-over second division East Bank...

We are lost in an area of darkness

Jun 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on We are lost in an area of darkness

DEAR EDITOR, We are living in an age of advanced technology; an age of cell phones, television, internet, computer, iPods, DVD players and an unending list of contemporary inventions that stimulate...

Government’s crime-fighting strategies require full support of citizens

Jun 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Government’s crime-fighting strategies require full support of citizens

Dear Editor, Since 2002/2003, Government maintained crime as its top priority and embarked to enhance existing crime-fighting methods to ensure that national security prevails. It should be noted...

Prejudice and immigration

Jun 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Prejudice and immigration

DEAR EDITOR, Dr. Randy Persaud (KN June 1) penned an excellent synopsis explaining attacks against immigrant groups. As he correctly argued, nativist attacks on foreigners are indeed a worldwide...

The state must of necessity take care of all its citizens

Jun 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The state must of necessity take care of all its citizens

Dear Editor, Concerning my initial letter that “Homosexuality portends the fall of modern civilization” (KN May 25th) and the response penned by Justin de Freitas, “The Gay Armageddon – The...

Totally uncalled for at a school fair!

Jun 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Totally uncalled for at a school fair!

Dear Editor, Last Saturday (May 30), I witnessed what one would call a ‘today’ Primary School fair. I am a parent of a child attending the same Primary School and as is customary, I accompanied...

Obama to Muslims

Jun 06, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Obama to Muslims

Last Wednesday, President Barack Hussein Obama (as he referred to himself) delivered a speech to a Muslim audience in Cairo. That speech was earlier heavily promoted by his staff (and in the remarks)...

Guyana needs holistic approach to criminal justice system

Jun 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana needs holistic approach to criminal justice system

– private consultant By Tusika Martin Guyana needs a holistic approach to enhance its criminal justice system. If the quality of investigation and the decision to prosecute are right, then the...

Badminton introduced to Eccles Primary School

Jun 06, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Badminton introduced to Eccles Primary School

Shuttlecocks flew at the Eccles Primary School on Thursday last, as the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) President and members introduced the game to the institution at the request of the...

Body found at #78 Village foreshore

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Body found at #78 Village foreshore

Businessman abducted in Suriname waters… NUMBER SEVENTY-EIGHT FORESHORE, CORENTYNE – Masked gunmen murdered Corentyne businessman Fazal Hoosein and dumped his corpse in the Corentyne River,...

Guyana Times owners buy VCT 28

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana Times owners buy VCT 28

VCT Channel 28, founded by Anthony Vieira, was this week sold to the Ramroop Group of Companies, owner of Guyana Times. The assets sold to the Ramroop Group include the business office and studio at...

Army radio link leads to soldiers’ arrests

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Army radio link leads to soldiers’ arrests

A massive radio communications network, linking the Police and stakeholders in the gold and diamond mining sector, has contributed to an increased sense of security among miners, at this time, one...

Child prostitution rampant in Region Eight

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Child prostitution rampant in Region Eight

…Human Services Ministry set to tackle social scourge By Gary Eleazar Having been apprised of the various services available at the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and by extension,...

More CLICO employees sent packing

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on More CLICO employees sent packing

…company mum As the debacle continues within the Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO), 12 employees were yesterday issued with termination letters by Chief Executive Officer of CLICO, Geeta...

Lawmakers, prosecutors, investigators meet to boost justice system

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Lawmakers, prosecutors, investigators meet to boost justice system

By Tusika Martin Local prosecutors and police investigators were yesterday brought together with the main players in the local justice system in an effort to close the gaps in prosecution that...

Commissioner uncovers $$$multi-million fraud at City Hall

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Commissioner uncovers $$$multi-million fraud at City Hall

A fraud amounting to at least $3.3m has been uncovered in the Georgetown Municipality’s City Treasury Department and this may just be the tip of a multi-million dollar iceberg. A source close to...

Wobbling Titan causes three vehicle smash-up on Sheriff Street

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Wobbling Titan causes three vehicle smash-up on Sheriff Street

…four injured Three people– a local squash player and two drivers –and a seven-month-old baby, are nursing various injuries to their heads and body following a three-vehicle collision...

GNCB on aggressive campaign to recover money from defaulters

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GNCB on aggressive campaign to recover money from defaulters

…as Amelia’s Ward resident is appointed receiver of Ocean View The Guyana National Cooperative Bank (GNCB) is currently on an aggressive campaign to recover monies borrowed by clients over the...

NATI staff on ‘sit out’

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on NATI staff on ‘sit out’

GARRISON ROAD, FORT CANJE – Nine workers at the New Amsterdam Technical Institute entered their fourth day on ‘sit out’, yesterday. The workers have not been confirmed as permanent members of...

Blood collection improving

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Blood collection improving

The blood collection effort seems to be improving in the country as at the end of May, a total of 3,286 units were taken in. Of that number, the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) collected...

GDF Coastguard officers being trained locally

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GDF Coastguard officers being trained locally

With increased interests in Coastguard operations and the limited scholarship places available, 11 Officers of the Guyana Defence Force are in the midst of a local 16-week training programme. The...

Food for the Poor celebrates 18 years of benevolence in Guyana

Jun 05, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Food for the Poor celebrates 18 years of benevolence in Guyana

Striving to meet and assist as many as possible of the poorest of the poor on the local shores, Food for the Poor (FFTP), on Wednesday last, marked 18 years of existence in Guyana. The entity’s...

BRING BACK THE BRITISH MANUALS

Jun 05, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on BRING BACK THE BRITISH MANUALS

The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown along with the Ministry of public works has been engaged in an exercise aimed at improving the drainage and outlook of the city of Georgetown. Yet the same...

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High stakes in Essequibo as Regal Super Centre hands over additional...

Oct 10, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Retail giant Regal Super Centre has officially presented the remaining individual awards for the Lotto/Let’sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast ahead of Sunday’s national...

How much do you love your country?

Oct 10, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – After the fourth beer my friend’s tongue loosened. “Boy, Guyana is a beautiful place. Folks back home just do not know how good they have it. Look at us here in this freezing place. I would give anything to be outside Petboy Shop sipping a cold one on a Friday afternoon.”...

The People’s Wars, Caribbean Bills

Oct 04, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The Caribbean did not start, or participate in, the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, nor the other continuing conflicts in the Middle East. Yet millions of Caribbean people are paying a price for them every day. They pay it at petrol...

Routledge – differing from Adams, Ram, others

Oct 10, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – I regret differing from respected brothers, Dr. Vincent Adams and Chris Ram, two peerless Guyanese. The source of the difference is Exxon Guyana President, Mr. Alistair Routledge’s statement that “it’s not our job to build the nation…they didn’t vote for us…we are...

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