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R.K’s Homesafe Security handed $60M monthly contracts

Nov 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on R.K’s Homesafe Security handed $60M monthly contracts

– market tarmacs for Charity, Wales At least 50 per cent of the workforce of private security companies will have to comprise women, according to new regulations being considered by Government....

GECOM reaches decision on Local Government constituencies

Nov 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GECOM reaches decision on Local Government constituencies

Chairman Dr. Steve Sourball has said that for the first time in Guyana, there is a new system for Local Governance and it should come into effect through a new electoral system, i.e., a mixed...

GDF pays tribute to fallen veterans

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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) staged its first ever “Day for Veterans” yesterday. Wreaths were laid in honour of the ‘departed’ military personnel who served in British Guiana and in Guyana....

Spray painter charged with car theft

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A spray painter of Chung’s Spray Paint and Body Shop was remanded to prison on Wednesday, after it was alleged that he stole a car and drove it without being licensed to do so. On that occasion, he...

Tennis standard at its lowest right now- Squires

Nov 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Tennis standard at its lowest right now- Squires

National Men’s Tennis champion Phillip Squires speaking with Kaieteur Sport following his fifth consecutive triumph in the Pegasus Open Championships said that in his opinion, apart from a few...

Guyana never lodged a formal complaint about cement quality-TCL

Nov 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana never lodged a formal complaint about cement quality-TCL

General Manager of the Trinidadian Cement Company, Satnarine Bashew, is adamant that there must be a level playing field in the region in the field of competition. According to Bashew, the cement...

Digicel CEO to tee off this weekend’s Golf at LGC

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Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Guyana, Gregory Dean will tee off the two-day Digicel Classic Golf tournament today at the Lusignan Golf Club at 09:00 hours. Over 60 players are now registered for...

Police hunt two in schoolgirl rape incident

Nov 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police hunt two in schoolgirl rape incident

Police in Berbice have intensified the hunt for two men who were part of a three-man gang that allegedly abducted and raped a 15- year- old New Amsterdam Multilateral School student. The incident is...

GWI waives all reconnection, tampering fees

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It’s an early Christmas at the Guyana Water Incorporated, GWI, to the benefit of customers. Yesterday, the utility company officially launched a new Customer Service promotion that could save...

Khan bags 5-30, Ragnauth hits half century

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Good Success, Sans Souci and Noitgedacht recorded victories as the Busta 40 over cricket competition continued last Sunday in Wakenaam. At Zeelandia, Good Success defeated the host by 8 wickets. ...

$5.4 billion put into housing and water sector

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Some $5.4 billion was allotted to the Housing and Water sector, to “accelerate” the People’s Progressive Party’s programmes aimed at providing access to affordable housing and to ensure the...

DeSinco Trading U-19 Football continues today

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Matches on at Camptown and Tucville grounds When play in the DeSinco Trading Under-19 tournament organised by the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) continues today in the city, Fruta Conquerors,...

Insanitary condition at primary school fuses protest

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Disgruntled teachers and parents of the St. Ignatius Primary School in Region Nine staged a protest outside the school’s compound on Friday last. The protest was to express their growth of...

Boat captain laid to rest, crewmembers released from police

Nov 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Boat captain laid to rest, crewmembers released from police

After days of praying and hoping, the family members of 48 year-old Shankar Kumar are now more at ease. His body was recovered and they were able to give him a descent funeral. The man’s remains...

Seerja Construction Company Windball Cricket C/ships open

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Five matches were played on opening day in the Seerja Construction Company sponsored 5 overs Primary Schools Windball Cricket Championships at the Carifesta Sports Complex. The competition organised...

Police cause GCB 4-day match to be abandoned

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Cricketers prevented from finishing match due to school Sports By Sean Devers Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Administrator Savitri Persaud is adamant that she followed proper procedure by sending a...

Gunpoint robber goes to jail

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George Yearwood, a 51-year-old man of 305 One Mile Wismar, Linden, who was charged with co-defendant Wesley Carto Payne, called ‘Piggy’ of Lot 17 Section ‘C’ Christianburg, Linden, was jailed...

Residents of Ann’s Grove realize Community Centre of Excellence

Nov 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Residents of Ann’s Grove realize Community Centre of Excellence

The members of the Ann’s Grove Line Stars United Football Club are now beaming following the completion of a major community project. The club collaborated with the USA Chapter of the Ann’s Grove...

Shell announces readiness to start Guyana offshore oil exploration

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Shell has begun nudging its way into Guyana’s offshore oil exploration. On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the oil giant, Shell, will begin exploring for oil near the South...

Parliament again Yet no Freedom of Information bill

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The Broadcast Bill that will possibly allow for more radio stations may have to wait a while longer as there is still work to be done. However, another key Bill, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)...

Golden Grove leads Ansa McAl points standing in ECD Football League

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Football fans were a mite disappointed following the abortion of one match and the further lackluster performance of both teams in the other when action continued in the Ansa McAl East Coast Football...

Following brief lull in activities Mayor’s Birthday football tournament resumes

Nov 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Following brief lull in activities Mayor’s Birthday football tournament resumes

The football tournament organized by former national football coach, Lennox Arthur to commemorate the 75th birth anniversary of Mayor Hamilton Green had hit a temporary snag forcing the organizers to...

Colwyn King released on $350,000 bail

Nov 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Colwyn King released on $350,000 bail

Former President of the Guyana Teachers Union, Colwyn King, was granted $350,000 bail by Magistrate Fazil Azeez at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. He had been refused bail on his two previous...

The Norway agreement and implications for the narcotic trade

Nov 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The Norway agreement and implications for the narcotic trade

Dear Editor, Norway signed an agreement with Guyana to essentially preserve its rainforest. There was nothing in the press releases that dealt with a troubling concern with respect to the rainforest...

Joint opposition parties complete dossier

Nov 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Joint opposition parties complete dossier

– PNCR accuses police of shameless unprofessionalism A dossier put together by the joint opposition parties, and aimed at addressing the incidence of extra judicial killings and other criminal...

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The PPP has started the intimidation

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- In politics, as in life, what goes around comes around. The People’s Progressive Party/Civic... more