September 2009

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Waramadong girl wins ‘Low Carbon’ Amerindian pageant

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Waramadong girl wins ‘Low Carbon’ Amerindian pageant

A 16-year-old Akawaio girl from Region Seven won the Miss Amerindian Heritage pageant early yesterday morning. However, the emphasis on the LCDS sucked the excitement and cultural bliss out of the...

CANU officers’ vehicle turned turtle, one critical

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on CANU officers’ vehicle turned turtle, one critical

Four ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) were injured at around 15:00 hrs yesterday after the vehicle in which they were traveling slammed into a tree after overturning at Timehri....

Man killed in begging turf row

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Man killed in begging turf row

A brawl between two drug addicts over ‘begging rights’ ended with one of them dropping dead at the Georgetown Hospital yesterday after being clubbed in the head. The victim, identified as...

Commissioner of Police launches Scout Group in Linden

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Commissioner of Police launches Scout Group in Linden

The recently resuscitated Linden Police Station Management Committee (LPSMC) was on Saturday officially launched by Commissioner of Police, Henry Greene, at the Banks DIH Tarmac on Republic Avenue...

Delivery of education should be intriguing – Permaul

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Delivery of education should be intriguing – Permaul

It is crucial that teachers understand their fundamental role to deliver with precision the Education Ministry’s curriculum at the varying levels in the quest to improve literacy and numeracy. Mrs....

Heart patient, 66, succumbs

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Heart patient, 66, succumbs

By Sharmain Cornette “There is no zero risk in heart surgery. Everybody who goes on the table runs a risk of dying from this procedure even though we think we may do our best.” Cardiac...

Relatives seek info on hit-and run driver

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Relatives seek info on hit-and run driver

Relatives of Rory Mohan are pleading for public-spirited individuals to help them identify the hit-and run driver who caused his death last week. Mohan, 36, of Grove, East Bank Demerara and Howes...

Residents unhappy with police response to deliberate fire setting

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Residents unhappy with police response to deliberate fire setting

Despite recent warnings by Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee, to prosecute persons who set fires indiscriminately, a Goedverwagting East Coast Demerara man did just that, much to the annoyance of...

New Vendors’ Mall set for commissioning Saturday

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on New Vendors’ Mall set for commissioning Saturday

A massive gala, set for Saturday has been streamlined by the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown through its Market Authority to officially declare the New Vendors Mall commissioned. Clerk of...

Locals consume beached whale meat

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Locals consume beached whale meat

A senior Ministry of Agriculture source has confirmed that the dead whale, which could have weighed tons, has now provided the North West District community with another source of meat. The 36 foot...

Construction of approach road for Harbour Bridge scale begins

Sep 28, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Construction of approach road for Harbour Bridge scale begins

The truck scale constructed on the western side of the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) may soon become operational as works on an approach road finally commenced yesterday. This newspaper in its...

‘Mystery Lady’ tames the ‘Panther’ to claim WIBA belt

Sep 28, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on ‘Mystery Lady’ tames the ‘Panther’ to claim WIBA belt

Moore too good for Pastrana, Eastman KO’s Placide By Michael Benjamin A gutsy display of skill, aggression and courage distinguished Shondell ‘Mystery Lady’ Alfred from...

Sweet Will Be One Nation

Sep 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Sweet Will Be One Nation

Dear Editor, I refer to the article “The essential experiment” by Lennox Bruce in the September 25, 2009 Kaieteur News, where he proposed an experiment that he thinks may lead to racial unity...

Alpha retain title following impressive run

Sep 28, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha retain title following impressive run

Defending champions Alpha United have retained the GFA / Cellink Plus title following a 2-1 victory over Flamingo, while a goalless stalemate between Sunburst Camptown and GDF, earned both teams 1...

More focus should be placed on issues at home

Sep 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on More focus should be placed on issues at home

Dear Editor, There was an ominous sign over the last weeks in New York. With just about 70 days to go to Copenhagen, there remains a sea of disagreement about the best strategy on what should and...

Those in authority must take action to restore some amount of dignity to workers

Sep 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Those in authority must take action to restore some amount of dignity to workers

Dear Editor, The Kaieteur News article captioned “Fear today worst than in Burnhamite days – MP Moses Nagamootoo” has a real and profound meaning with regards what is happening in Guyana...

Corentyne Chamber renews calls for financial assistance

Sep 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Corentyne Chamber renews calls for financial assistance

ROSE HALL TOWN, CORENTYNE – In the wake of the fire on Friday which left five persons homeless and three business entities burnt, President of the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce, Poonai...

MSC win back-to back matches to advance to semis

Sep 28, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on MSC win back-to back matches to advance to semis

Off-spinner Daniel Gravesande captured a 6-wicket haul and Skipper Randy Lindore hit 84 against University of Guyana (UG) to lead MSC to a 55-run win at the UG ground on Saturday in the opening round...

DCC, MSC clash today for place in zone final

Sep 28, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on DCC, MSC clash today for place in zone final

Everest face winners of today’s game in Demerara final By Sean Devers Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) beat GNIC on Saturday, while Everest beat Enterprise yesterday in the latest round of action in...

PNCR elections not representative of the will of its membership

Sep 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on PNCR elections not representative of the will of its membership

Dear Editor, I read the reports on the PNCR elections by the Returning Officer, Mr. Joe Harmon, and the Van West Charles faction. The Van West Charles is an effective effort of detailing a long list...

Run Kwame run!

Sep 28, 2009 knews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Run Kwame run!

Kwame can’t sleep. Everywhere he tun people watching he and laughing. Some of dem does suck dem teeth and grumble. Last night Kwame had a show in Promenade Garden and as soon as he tun up a whole...

Rice harvest in progress

Sep 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Rice harvest in progress

…poor price affecting Region Six BENGAL, CORENTYNE – President of the Guyana Rice Producers’ Association, Leeka Rambirich, is calling on rice millers in Region Six to increase the price...

Robeson Benn’s Vinayak or vinaigrette

Sep 28, 2009 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Robeson Benn’s Vinayak or vinaigrette

It is coming on to a year now that the Ministry of Works and Transport under the controversial new PPP Tsar, Robeson Benn has bought a bitumen plant from Indian from a company named Vinayak and it...

Is the silence of the main political opposition a sign of a quid pro quo deal in the making?

Sep 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Is the silence of the main political opposition a sign of a quid pro quo deal in the making?

Dear Editor, I want to say, in response to your editorial, “The silence of the political opposition,” (September 26) that the silence has been disturbingly deafening since Mr. Robert Corbin took...

INCREASING CLASSROOM TIME

Sep 28, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on INCREASING CLASSROOM TIME

This column has argued repeatedly that the present Minister of Education seems to know what he is about when it comes to bringing about improvements in education. Where this columnist feels that...

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Leopold St beat Bent St to be crowned Georgetown champions of...

May 04, 2026

– Book spot in National C/ship (Kaieteur News) – Leopold Street stamped their authority on the Georgetown leg of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ tournament on Friday, steam...

Abolish SBAs

May 04, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It would not be unusual for it to be discovered that students sitting CSEC and CAPE examinations are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complete their School Based Assessments (SBAs). Technology is now a normal part of students’ lives. Many students have access to...

A Pin, a Principle, and the Integrity of the Caribbean

May 03, 2026

Territorial claims are decided in court, not worn on a lapel By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – There are moments in international affairs when a seemingly small act reveals a much larger contest of principle. The recent controversy over the wearing, during official engagements in the...

How do Guyanese manage, survive?

May 04, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – A living standard -what is that animal? What does a livable income in Guyana look like? What does it allow? How do Guyanese manage? I begin with this basic definition: a livable income is what affords sufficient food daily, with enough left for nonfood bills. To...

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