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Degutted bodies float up

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Degutted bodies float up

The degutted and decomposed bodies of two men were found on the shores of Wakenaam and Hamburg Islands in the Essequibo River, one on Tuesday and the other, yesterday. Both bodies were disemboweled...

President should convene tribunal to investigate McCoy

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on President should convene tribunal to investigate McCoy

… says Rights of the Child Commissioner The Speaker of the National Assembly should ask President Bharrat Jagdeo to convene a tribunal to investigate allegations that Rights of the Child...

Kwame McCoy leaves town

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Kwame McCoy leaves town

Information Liaison to the President, Kwame McCoy, who is embroiled in a controversy over a recorded conversation purportedly to involve him soliciting sexual favours from a 15-year-old boy, has left...

GuyExpo kicks off today

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on GuyExpo kicks off today

Starting today and lasting for six days, cuisine, culture, folk, food, fun trade opportunities et al will engulf the Sophia Exhibition site as Guyana goes on show for GuyExpo 2009 showcasing the...

Guyana seeks stay of execution on CCJ cement ruling

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana seeks stay of execution on CCJ cement ruling

The Guyana Government is seeking a stay of execution on the order of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) that Georgetown re-imposes the Common External Tariff (CET) on cement imports. The CET...

Two new magistrates sworn-in

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Two new magistrates sworn-in

The local magistracy was yesterday augmented with two young magistrates, Adela Nagamootoo and Omeyana Hamilton. The two were sworn in by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds at his Wight’s Lane office....

GPSU perturbed over public servants’woes

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on GPSU perturbed over public servants’woes

Government says that it is not prepared to work with anyone unless it is “constructive engagement”. Government would be receptive to any initiative that is in the context of national...

Woman, man charged with million dollar conspiracy

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Woman, man charged with million dollar conspiracy

Bazette Mingo yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson faced with the charge of conspiracy to commit a felony. It is alleged that between June 18 and June 19, last, Mingo...

DDL appeals to EU for ‘more time’ to deliver vital support project

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on DDL appeals to EU for ‘more time’ to deliver vital support project

Guyana’s leading rum producer, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), is concerned that its marketing efforts in Europe will be under threat if the European Union (EU) does not grant more time for a...

Judge dismisses damages claim against Lottery Co.

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Judge dismisses damages claim against Lottery Co.

High Court Judge Roxanne George yesterday dismissed claims against the Guyana Lottery Company by attorney-at-law Anil Nandlall and his client Mohamed Fazloor Yassin. Nandlall, and his client who was...

Scores take part in full scale emergency exercise at CJIA

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Scores take part in full scale emergency exercise at CJIA

The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) yesterday conducted a full scale Emergency Exercise simulating an aircraft crash at the airport. The exercise, which saw approximately 300...

Schoolboy accident victim still hospitalised

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Schoolboy accident victim still hospitalised

Nine-year-old Satesh Deodat, who was hit by a motorcycle on Tuesday while negotiating a pedestrian crossing outside Agricola Primary School, was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital with his...

Low rice price: Not likely $400 million will be a reality-Corbin

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Low rice price: Not likely $400 million will be a reality-Corbin

“It will be months before farmers can see $400M”-Ramjattan Opposition parties have slammed government over the $400M rice intervention that was recently announced by President...

Hogstye robbery suspects released without charge

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Hogstye robbery suspects released without charge

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered that no charges be laid against the five men, three of them known criminals, who were nabbed last week in a car immediately after a robbery in...

Woman attempts to take cannabis into Camp St. Prison

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Woman attempts to take cannabis into Camp St. Prison

Brenda Campbell, 27, of 54 Robb Street, Georgetown, was placed on $50,000 bail yesterday after she appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson on a charge of possession of narcotics. On...

I am thankful for life – Samatta Point fire victim

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on I am thankful for life – Samatta Point fire victim

Tiffany Lamazon, the 17-year-old who is caring for two young children, is thankful that she and the two children are alive in the wake of the blaze that gutted their two-flat house, Tuesday night....

Vagrant charged for murder over “begging turf”

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Vagrant charged for murder over “begging turf”

Floyd David, a vagrant who frequents the Bourda Market area, yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson charged for the murder of Joseph Pyneadny, the vagrant who died was a...

Bare Root promised potable water again by weekend

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Bare Root promised potable water again by weekend

Water flow not expected anytime soon in Dazzell Scheme The community of Bare Root, East Coast Demerara, can expect water by the end of the week, so said Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali. The...

Joint Services working to return to glory days

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Joint Services working to return to glory days

The “rot” in the Joint Services began before the killing of Dweive Ramdass, but the erosion of discipline must be arrested by commanders demonstrating true leadership qualities, said...

A.H&L Kissoon sues AG for $10M

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on A.H&L Kissoon sues AG for $10M

A.H.& L Kissoon has taken the Attorney General to court and is claiming $10M in damages following the much-publicized seizure of three CLICO vehicles on August 15, last. The company in an action...

Partnership essential to promote school health – Baksh

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Partnership essential to promote school health – Baksh

“What do you do when someone tries to interfere with you? Be sure to tell your parents, an adult or your teacher. Do not keep it to yourself.” This precautionary measure was offered to...

Man seeks public help for cancer surgery

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Man seeks public help for cancer surgery

Jagdeo Holass, 47, called Deo, from Cromarty, Corentyne, Berbice, who lives with his wife Drupatie and their two children, is asking for public assistance to help him with therapy for the cancerous...

Exhibition showcases modern China

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Exhibition showcases modern China

The Chinese embassy and the National Museum last evening opened an exhibition to reflect the modern China, as the country today celebrates 60 years since the founding of the People’s Republic...

Mysterious bedroom fire baffles residents

Oct 01, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Mysterious bedroom fire baffles residents

Residents of Middle Street, North Cummingsburg, are wondering about the source of a mysterious fire that started in a barrel in a bedroom. Firemen, who have been hard-pressed fighting numerous fires...

Ministry considers article on Asphalt Plant as misleading and mischievous

Oct 01, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Ministry considers article on Asphalt Plant as misleading and mischievous

Dear Editor, I refer to “The Freddie Kissoon Column” on page 10 of the Kaieteur News of 28 September, 2009 headlined “Robeson Benn’s Vinayak or Vinaigrette” and wish to clarify some gross...

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The GRA is batting out of its crease

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has once again demonstrated a perplexing propensity... more