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Fired lecturer leaked exams papers to selected students-report

Sep 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Fired lecturer leaked exams papers to selected students-report

…writes to foreign sponsor seeking termination of students’ scholarships A stunning report prepared by a Panel of Inquiry at the University of Guyana (UG) has found evidence that a lecturer...

Man throws self under moving truck

Sep 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Man throws self under moving truck

Several city residents watched in horror as a 29-year old man was crushed after he threw himself under a moving double axle truck around midday yesterday. Earland Hinds was killed on the spot after...

Kaneville children do community proud

Sep 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Kaneville children do community proud

Mention the name ‘Kaneville’, and most people conjure up images of poverty and violent crime. But thanks to the academic performances of several students from the East Bank Demerara community,...

Security increased at all locations – Minister Persaud

Sep 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Security increased at all locations – Minister Persaud

By Fareeza Haniff Following continuous acts of sabotage at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Enmore and LBI estates, the company has beefed up security measures at all locations. This is...

Berbice Magistracy in crisis

Sep 27, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Berbice Magistracy in crisis

– One Magistrate serving 10courts and 11 districts including Berbice River The Magistracy in Berbice is facing a severe crisis and the situation appears to be getting worse, according to some...

Pro-Chancellor’s new book on Social Exclusion & Ethnicity

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Pro-Chancellor’s new book on Social Exclusion & Ethnicity

The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Dr. Prem Misir, has landed another book publication. Ms. Patricia Schultz, Producer Editor, of The Edwin Mellen Press, recently informed the...

Car crash, cuts Kitty electricity supply

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Car crash, cuts Kitty electricity supply

Residences of Public Road, Kitty were up to yesterday afternoon without electricity supply after a car crashed into a lamp post in the area. About 5:30 hrs, the driver of Toyota 192 Carina motor car...

Basil Williams’ son excels in Canadian University

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Basil Williams’ son excels in Canadian University

The son of local Member of Parliament and prominent lawyer, Basil Williams, recently excelled at a Canadian University making not only his father proud but all who know him. In June, Kevin Jerome...

Barrels, chemicals for Region 9 farmers as drought continues

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Barrels, chemicals for Region 9 farmers as drought continues

Some farmers of Region Nine, hard hit by the El Nino-like conditions, will be benefiting from several water tanks and shallow wells as Government scrambles to intervene on their behalf. Yesterday,...

Not all electrical fires are GPL’s fault – Chief Fire Officer

Sep 27, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Not all electrical fires are GPL’s fault – Chief Fire Officer

Not all electrical fires can be attributed to Guyana Power and Light although the fire may be electrical in origin. This is according to Chief Fire Officer, Marlon Gentle, who believes that some...

21 Artillery company wins GDF Run-and-Shoot fitness competition

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on 21 Artillery company wins GDF Run-and-Shoot fitness competition

The 21 Artillery Company, with 702 points, emerged as the top male team when the Guyana Defence Force staged its Third Quarterly run and shoot fitness competition at the ranges of Base Camp...

GPL fires 120 workers for illegal activities

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on GPL fires 120 workers for illegal activities

By Leonard Gildarie More than 120 persons have been fired by the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) during the past two years as the company cracks down on dishonest employees. According to senior...

The Great Leader Bharrat ‘Kim Il Sung’ Jagdeo

Sep 27, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The Great Leader Bharrat ‘Kim Il Sung’ Jagdeo

Dear Editor, I wish to remonstrate with Dr Prem Misir for not showering enough praise on The Great Leader Bharrat ‘Kim Il Sung’ Jagdeo in his letter, “Jagdeo penetrates the global village”...

Rice Mill to conclude payments this week – Seeraj

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Rice Mill to conclude payments this week – Seeraj

By Fareeza Haniff Mahaicony Rice Mills Limited (MRL) is expected to conclude all payments to farmers by next Friday. This is according to General Secretary of the Guyana Rice Producers Association...

The AFC is a multiracial movement

Sep 27, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The AFC is a multiracial movement

Dear Editor, Until April 27, 1953, when the general elections were held, everyone in Guyana would have seen the Peoples Progressive Party as a multiracial party. Immediately after that time, when the...

Regional blood collection slow

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Regional blood collection slow

The blood collection coming in from the four regional hospitals in Guyana is very slow and something needs to be done in order to have it increased. This view was expressed by National Blood Donor...

If the English Language were a person, he’d suffer a cruel and merciless death

Sep 27, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on If the English Language were a person, he’d suffer a cruel and merciless death

Dear Editor, Many businesses spend their hard-earned advertising dollars during the airing of TV newscasts in Guyana each night. However, sometimes, I am left to wonder if their monies are going to...

Let’s unite and rally for change now

Sep 27, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Let’s unite and rally for change now

Dear Editor, The Office of the President needs to portray more statesmanship. Today, the trend to solve problems by the Office of the President seems to be one which is very spiteful and tends to...

Manickchand says community should rescue children from abuse

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Manickchand says community should rescue children from abuse

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand-Murli, yesterday called on members of the community to take action and rescue children from abuse, the Government Information Agency...

Gandhi – the law of truth

Sep 27, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Gandhi – the law of truth

Dear Editor, Today, we see the use of racial incitement to sustain a predatory political culture in Guyana. Known political operatives, the media, and now hate literature are the main conduits of...

WANTED

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on WANTED

Police have issued a bulletin for a 22-year-old Sherlmarsha Daniels who they say is wanted for Uttering Forged Document. Police said that the woman’s last known address was Fire Station Road,...

Writer accuses Govt. of discrimination

Sep 27, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Writer accuses Govt. of discrimination

Dear Editor, In November 2006 the Jagdeo Administration suddenly and arbitrarily withdrew all state advertisements from the privately-owned SN. Mr. Jagdeo, after being persistently pressed for a...

Guyanese father and son team offers Bajans cheap pre-fab houses

Sep 27, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese father and son team offers Bajans cheap pre-fab houses

Guyanese-born John Seymour and his son, Curt Seymour, Production Manager of Seymour Enterprises Limited, are offering Barbadians the chance to obtain low cost, Guyana-sourced, greenheart homes. The...

The opposition in Guyana has become moribund and obsolete

Sep 27, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The opposition in Guyana has become moribund and obsolete

Dear Editor, The Kaiteur News editorial lamenting the MIA political opposition in Guyana, in the face of revelations of corruption, nepotism and gross indecency, is squarely on the mark. If this is...

Albion go down to RHTWSB by 29 runs in Berbice final

Sep 27, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Albion go down to RHTWSB by 29 runs in Berbice final

…Despite destructive 72 from Foo By Sean Devers in Berbice In association with Michelle Playter’s Modeling Agency A masterful 72 from National under-19 player Jonathon Foo failed to prevent...

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Mental illness is real and a serious public health concern

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mental illness is a reality we often acknowledge in passing but seldom confront with the... more