September 2009

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Failure to use ‘official dumpsite’ could lead to prosecution

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Failure to use ‘official dumpsite’ could lead to prosecution

By Sharmain Cornette City Hall has not authorised the unofficial collection of garbage in the city. As a result, anyone found dumping garbage at any location other than the Le Repentir dumpsite will...

Armed robbery accused refused bail

Sep 16, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Armed robbery accused refused bail

Twenty-five year-old Troy Stephen yesterday stood before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to face the charge of robbery under arms. It is alleged that the defendant on August 22, armed with...

Mangra outstanding as Vergenoegen/Zeeburg advance to semis

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mangra outstanding as Vergenoegen/Zeeburg advance to semis

An outstanding all-round performance from Tavindra Mangra who slammed 51 and took 5-34 failed to prevent Zeelught from a 2 wicket defeat to Vergenoegen in Sunday’s Quarter-final action of the...

Cocaine mule nabbed at CJIA

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cocaine mule nabbed at CJIA

A man who was intercepted on Sunday last at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Timehri is expected in court later today, charged for possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking....

Chattergoon also in Berbice One-Day team

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chattergoon also in Berbice One-Day team

West Indies Test opener Sewnarine Chattergoon has been included in both the 4-day and One-Day Berbice teams for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) competitions which commence on Tuesday....

Revelations in the Simels case being grasped for its political value

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Revelations in the Simels case being grasped for its political value

Dear Editor, The protests that are taking place on the streets in Guyana, and the interest shown in the Simels case by certain media houses, are not just about justice for the alleged victims of...

Inter-Block Basketball moves to Corentyne

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Inter-Block Basketball moves to Corentyne

– as Rose Hall Jammers dominate Fyrish The inaugural Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Inter-Block Basketball championship that was initiated in Linden a few weeks ago promptly moved to East...

The media should not set protocols for polls done by professionals

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on The media should not set protocols for polls done by professionals

Dear Editor, I am responding to letters in your paper from Anand Daljeet and Freddie Kissoon, who advocate a list of protocols to be followed before newspapers publish the findings of polls. The AFC...

Bisram still has not proved his organisation NACTA exists

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Bisram still has not proved his organisation NACTA exists

Dear Editor, Vishnu Bisram’s letter “NACTA and UWI polls had similar findings in T& T” in Kaieteur News, September 15, 2009, continues his blatant refusal to provide much sought...

GTTA League to commence at MSC

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on GTTA League to commence at MSC

Officials hoping for month end launch The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) League will commence at the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) Pavilion this month end as officials from the association...

Another unsolved case?

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Another unsolved case?

Dear Editor, On August 29th, young Vivakenand Rudradeo was the victim of a hit and run accident on the East Coast Public Road. Young Vivakenand was admitted to the ICU and when one is taken there his...

You cannot bail out a sinking ship

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on You cannot bail out a sinking ship

You do not bail out a sinking ship. No amount of bailing is going to float a ship that is beyond rescue. The Mayor and City Council, commonly referred to as the Georgetown municipality has reached...

Persaud, Hergask and Da Silva have ignored three key assertions

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Persaud, Hergask and Da Silva have ignored three key assertions

Dear Editor, The truth hurts. My recent letter, “It’s a moral imperative that these two imbalances be addressed”, published in Kaieteur News of Sunday, September 13/2009, have brought...

Is there a protocol regarding the conduct of the drivers?

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Is there a protocol regarding the conduct of the drivers?

Dear Editor, Last Sunday afternoon, at around 4:30, I was driving west along Carifesta Avenue, when I heard the approaching sounds of siren and almost instantaneously was overtaken by four speeding...

Rotting human bodies in a failed state

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Rotting human bodies in a failed state

Make a distinction between what the Government is in charge of and what the private sector owns. Then look at the condition of both. The President is always invited to give the feature address at the...

The Chief Education Officer (Ag) has lots of company

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Chief Education Officer (Ag) has lots of company

Dear Editor, Sometimes one cannot resist laughing when actions of certain individuals are in the news. One of the most recent has been the protest concerning the appointment of the Chief Education...

Rice: Too big to fail

Sep 16, 2009 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Rice: Too big to fail

The rice farmers in Region 2 are up in arms once again. Their gripe this time is the price the millers are offering them for their paddy. They complain that at $2500 per bag, their cost of producing...

Dr. Ramsahoye, ex-cop held in abduction probe

Sep 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Dr. Ramsahoye, ex-cop held in abduction probe

– brother allegedly owed physician $10M Prominent physician Dr. Walter Ramsahoye and a former policeman were placed in police shortly after midnight today for allegedly abducting a Chateau...

Lula, Jagdeo commission Takutu Bridge

Sep 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Lula, Jagdeo commission Takutu Bridge

The Takutu bridge, which connects Lethem and the south east of Guyana, to the northern Brazilian state of Roraima, was officially commissioned yesterday by President Bharrat Jagdeo and the Brazilian...

More charges for Mahaicony kidnapping accused

Sep 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on More charges for Mahaicony kidnapping accused

– slain Estate Manager’s wife declines to identify suspects The five men charged with the kidnapping of a Mahaicony rice farmer and his pump attendant made another court appearance yesterday....

Miner remanded on cannabis charges

Sep 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Miner remanded on cannabis charges

A 53-year-old miner, who plies his trade in Kuru Kuru was yesterday remanded to prison after appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. It is alleged that on September 12, at...

Brain damaged teen on life support

Sep 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Brain damaged teen on life support

“I’m asking everybody to pray for my grandson,” said Eunice Wharton yesterday as persons flocked to the Intensive Care Unit to support relatives of accident victim, 19- year-old Omarie Wharton,...

Mothers yielding to call for exclusive breastfeeding – Nurse Chandrabose

Sep 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mothers yielding to call for exclusive breastfeeding – Nurse Chandrabose

By Sharmain Cornette As part of the continued observance of National Breast Feeding Week, an informative exhibition was held yesterday just outside the Outpatients Department of the West Demerara...

Man pleads not guilty to theft, still offers to pay VC

Sep 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Man pleads not guilty to theft, still offers to pay VC

A grocery and greens vendor appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson charged with robbery under arms. It is alleged that Marvin Liverpool of Sophia had, on Saturday last, while armed...

GPL erects fire barrier at Sophia plant

Sep 15, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GPL erects fire barrier at Sophia plant

Following a fire almost two months ago at its Sophia Plant which started outside the compound, the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) has now constructed a barrier at the site in order 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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