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Parika boat operators convinced that Hogg Island victims were murdered

Sep 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Parika boat operators convinced that Hogg Island victims were murdered

– call for deeper probe of imprisoned Coast Guardsmen Boat operators at the Parika Stelling are convinced that like Dweive Kant Ramdass, foul play was responsible for the deaths of Henry Gibson...

Kwame McCoy recorded soliciting sex from schoolboy

Sep 20, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Kwame McCoy recorded soliciting sex from schoolboy

…this has implications for Rights of the Child Commission – citizens A tape-recording of a conversation between a boy who identifies himself as Julius from Linden , and an individual who many...

A selfless and dedicated educator

Sep 20, 2009 KNews Peeping Tom Comments Off on A selfless and dedicated educator

Ingrid Fung is this week’s ‘Special Person’ “Although my purse is not heavier in terms of dollars, I wouldn’t trade my teaching profession for the world. If I was asked to go through...

Vryheid’s Lust man dies after collision with motorcycle

Sep 20, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Vryheid’s Lust man dies after collision with motorcycle

Forty-seven year-old Chateram Singh called Trevon of 26 Vryheid’s Lust Public Road, East Coast Demerara, succumbed almost five-and-a-half hours after he was struck down by a motorcycle on the main...

Health Ministry clamps down on private labs for fake H1N1 testing

Sep 20, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry clamps down on private labs for fake H1N1 testing

…as 12th case is confirmed The Ministry of Health is in the process of conducting firsthand inspections at private laboratories that are involved in testing for the H1N1 virus, commonly referred...

The Bearded saki

Sep 20, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Bearded saki

With a head of thick, black hair and a dense beard framing the face, bearded sakis are highly distinctive monkeys. The coat is mostly black, with highlights of light yellow brown to dark brown on the...

Teacher instructs class of over 100 students

Sep 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Teacher instructs class of over 100 students

One teacher now holds the responsibility of teaching approximately 138 students at the Kuru Kururu Primary School, Soesdyke/Linden Highway. During Kaieteur News’s visit to the school on Tuesday...

Three homeless after Cove & John fire

Sep 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Three homeless after Cove & John fire

A fire of unknown origin destroyed a two-storey house in Cove and John, East Coast Demerara yesterday morning, leaving a family of three homeless. Escaping the conflagration were 75-year-old...

Mr. Mc Bean ought to have known the correct procedure

Sep 20, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Mc Bean ought to have known the correct procedure

Dear Editor, The recent dismissal of a senior police officer has been given much publicity. Reading all the articles in the newspapers about the subject, one is led to believe that the Public Service...

The rice industry has come a very long way

Sep 20, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The rice industry has come a very long way

Dear Editor, Response to the GRPA Press Release issued by Mr. Jinnah Rahaman on the 15th day of September, 2009 The first part of Mr Jinnah Rahaman missive, states that Minister of Agriculture...

Is Mr. Bisram ‘polls’ technically from a one man ‘polling organisation’?

Sep 20, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Is Mr. Bisram ‘polls’ technically from a one man ‘polling organisation’?

Dear Editor, Unfortunately, in his letter, Mr. Bisram, has not answered any of the basic questions with regards to his polling strategies, protocols, and organisation. In addition, no attempt was...

PCA receives over 250 complaints so far for 2009

Sep 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on PCA receives over 250 complaints so far for 2009

As the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) continues in its quest to have justice served to persons who feel they have been wrongly dealt with by police ranks, the body has received more than 250...

Mr. Rampertab is avoiding debate on the authoritarian nature of the ‘new blood’ in Guyana

Sep 20, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Rampertab is avoiding debate on the authoritarian nature of the ‘new blood’ in Guyana

Dear Editor, I offer here a reply to Mr. Rakesh Rampertab,’s letter, “Until the opposition can offer a detailed plan to Indian voters they cannot compete”, (SN, September 4). This is in...

An open letter to Norman Faria

Sep 20, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on An open letter to Norman Faria

Dear Mr. Norman Faria, This is an open letter with a copy forwarded to Barbadian and Guyanese Media. I have chosen to communicate with you both privately and publicly since the issue that prompted...

Senior Bodybuilding C/ships expected to sizzle

Sep 20, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Senior Bodybuilding C/ships expected to sizzle

Geddes Grant weighs in with key support From all indications the Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation Senior championships at the National Cultural Centre from 7:00pm tonight promises...

‘I don’t speak the language’

Sep 20, 2009 knews News Comments Off on ‘I don’t speak the language’

– Orealla struggles to hold on to its culture By Neil Marks When the M.V Epira docked at Orealla in the dark of night, I wasn’t exactly expecting to hear the spicy Chutney song “Lootala.”...

D’Andrade wins KISS 5k in Trinidad

Sep 20, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on D’Andrade wins KISS 5k in Trinidad

Johnson second at MOH 5k Lionel D’Andrade and Kelvin Johnson continued to carve names for them yesterday in Trinidad and Tobago with top podium finishes in the KISS 5k Road Race and Ministry of...

There is greater need for an IMC at the national level of governance

Sep 20, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on There is greater need for an IMC at the national level of governance

Dear Editor, The current state of the Capital City is a microcosmic representation of what the nation of Guyana has become. Yes, there might be corruption and ineffectual leadership in the governance...

Albion face Bermine, Y/Warriors play RHTWSB in today’s semis

Sep 20, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Albion face Bermine, Y/Warriors play RHTWSB in today’s semis

West Berbcie beat Rose Hall Canje yesterday by 6 wickets but still lost out on a semi-final spot to Bermine on net run in the Berbice zone of the National Neal & Massy 40-overs 1st division...

The Mayor and the President

Sep 20, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The Mayor and the President

Dear Editor, I am an American citizen of Guyanese origin who left Guyana about 25 years ago. Despite the many years since I left, I still read the Guyanese newspapers everyday to keep abreast of...

Henry slams 166, Williams takes 9-21

Sep 20, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Henry slams 166, Williams takes 9-21

The Leslie Amsterdam Memorial Under-17 Cricket Competition continued recently with Berbice Under-15 cricketer Jamal Henry slamming 166 for Edinburgh. His knock which included 16 fours and 4 sixes and...

GOOD MEN AND WOMEN MUST ACT!

Sep 20, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on GOOD MEN AND WOMEN MUST ACT!

The State and government both have an obligation in free societies to support the media by allowing access to public officials and information. The availability of this information contributes to an...

Govt. release 3rd Qtr. taxes to M&CC with conditions

Sep 20, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. release 3rd Qtr. taxes to M&CC with conditions

– Corbin will not support IMC call by President City Mayor Hamilton Green, yesterday in an invited comment in relation to President Bharrat Jagdeo’s recent statements, said that they...

Richard Allsopp (1923 – 2009)

Sep 20, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Guyanese Literature Comments Off on Richard Allsopp (1923 – 2009)

By Petamber Persaud In his poem, ‘Lost Lines’, Richard Allsopp regurgitated the essence and the import of his life’s work in a refreshing and entertaining manner. That is poetry – the purest...

Floodlights XI to play at Orealla today in softball encounter

Sep 20, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Floodlights XI to play at Orealla today in softball encounter

As part of Amerindian Heritage Month activities, three teams will be involved in 25 overs softball cricket matches today at Orealla. The first match pits Floodlights XI against Vishnu Super Store and...

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Bureaucracy gone bananas!

…Peeping Tom kaieteur News- Every morning, the government wakes up, stretches its arms, and spends one billion dollars... more