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CARICOM observer mission pleased with referendum

Nov 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CARICOM observer mission pleased with referendum

…as Vincentians say no to ‘President’ The CARICOM Observer Mission yesterday said it was pleased with conduct of the National Referendum on the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Constitution Bill...

Robber shoots teen, steals laptop computer

Nov 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Robber shoots teen, steals laptop computer

Police were last night hunting for a armed robber who shot an 18-year-old Cummings Lodge resident in the shoulder before escaping with his victim’s laptop computer. The incident occurred at around...

Workers’ Union calls off industrial action, apologises to administration

Nov 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Workers’ Union calls off industrial action, apologises to administration

After a one day sit-in, involving several staffers of the University of Guyana and the University of Guyana Workers’ Union (UGWU), the Union has issued a formal apology to the institution’s...

Midwives crucial to reduction of deaths from pregnancy-related complications

Nov 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Midwives crucial to reduction of deaths from pregnancy-related complications

– Chief Nursing Officer By Sharmain Cornette More than 530,000 women die annually because of pregnancy-related complications, a reality that was highlighted Wednesday during a midwives’...

Canada-based Guyanese poet launches book in Guyana

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Poet, teacher and story-teller Peter Jailall yesterday officially launched his fourth poetry book at the National Cultural Centre. Mother Earth – Poems for her Children is a 26-page book which...

McDonald performing favourably at World Scrabble Championships

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Abigail McDonald has started her quest for honours at the World Scrabble championships and has experienced mixed fortunes. To date, she has managed to put up a strong battle and in her first game...

Osborne hits century as Sans Souci book final place

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Wayne Osborne blasted a fine century as Sans Souci defeated Zeelandia by 70 urns in the first semi-final of the Busta 40 overs cricket competition played on Sunday at the Wakenaam Community centre...

Kala Utsav stages 16th anniversary competition tomorrow

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Kala Utsav has been institutionalised in the annual calendar of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s, capturing Indian talent from across the country. Kala Utsav is an annual event of songs, dances,...

More discussions before M&CC exchange cheques with GPL – Williams

Nov 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on More discussions before M&CC exchange cheques with GPL – Williams

The exchange of cheques between the Georgetown Municipality and the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) will not be possible until city officials are able to agree on a suitable plan of payment...

Kashif and Shanghai recognised for selfless service to football

Nov 28, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Kashif and Shanghai recognised for selfless service to football

Mc Rae’s Supermarket of Linden awards them with huge trophy The outstanding contributions that the Linden duo of Kashif and Shanghai has made to the development of football in Guyana have been...

Injured baby has breathing problems, moved to ICU

Nov 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Injured baby has breathing problems, moved to ICU

The one-year-old boy who was involved in the horrific Mahaica smash-up which claimed six lives last Saturday has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Georgetown Hospital after his...

Joe Public no longer headed Guyana’s way

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference affects Pro League schedule General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Noel Adonis has informed the media that leading Trinidad and Tobago...

Abel’s ton spurs D’Edward to victory

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Former Berbice middle order batsman Eon Abel slammed a pugnacious century to help defending champions D’Edward to a 7-wicket win over No. 2 in latest action in the New Building Society (NBS) Second...

CHOGM 2009 opens with challenge to plot viable future

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“Many of the people least able to withstand the adverse effects of Climate Change live in the Commonwealth,” – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II . By Gary Eleazar in Trinidad Trinidad and...

Singh leads Canal Number 2 SC to 7-wkt win against Cultural

Nov 28, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Singh leads Canal Number 2 SC to 7-wkt win against Cultural

National left-handed batsman Gajanand Singh celebrated his inclusion in the Guyana first Class training squad with a Man-of-the-Match performance yesterday to lead Canal Number 2 Sports Club to...

Mayor’s birthday football tourney continues next week

Nov 28, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Mayor’s birthday football tourney continues next week

Action in the Mayor Hamilton Green birthday 7-a-side football tournament is set to continue on Wednesday and Friday of next week, while the final will be contested on Friday December 11 all at the...

The good deeds Ali performed will live on

Nov 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The good deeds Ali performed will live on

Dear Editor, December 3rd 2008 is remembered as we observe this first anniversary of the brutal murder of our colleague Feisal Feroze ‘Robert’ Ali, and we, the members of the NFA renew the call...

Residents complain about “Dutty Friday” dances

Nov 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Residents complain about “Dutty Friday” dances

Dear Editor, This problem continues to plague our society and communities. I am referring to the playing of music loudly and disrupting public peace. I wish to bring to your attention one of the many...

Always prepare for an attack in any dense forest area

Nov 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Always prepare for an attack in any dense forest area

Dear Editor, A short while ago during a memorable adventure project in the dense mining area of Guyana, I vividly remember a walk of about 30 miles in slush mud, traversing over steep hills with a...

Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha with charity, prayer

Nov 28, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha with charity, prayer

The next two days will be filled with socialising, good foods and presents for Muslims countrywide. The three-day Muslim holiday of Eid-ul-Adha began yesterday. Muslims around the world will...

Would Venezuela and a subservient Guyana put an end to drug trafficking?

Nov 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Would Venezuela and a subservient Guyana put an end to drug trafficking?

Dear Editor, An embattled Hugo Chavez seems to be buckling under US pressure to show that he is doing something to allay US concerns on the drugs traffic to the US. The blowing up of bridges and...

GLU to move to conciliation for pay increase for M&CC workers

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By Sharmain Cornette In another attempt to convince the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) that its staffers, particularly the rank and file, are in dire need of a boosted remuneration package,...

‘Aunt Millie’ still keen at 105

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By Yannason Duncan The mood at Reliance Village, Essequibo Coast, on Thursday last was most celebratory, as close relatives and friends took the wonderful opportunity, to be a part of the merriment...

Another death blow to the

Nov 28, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Another death blow to the

Dear Editor, There are some serious double standards going on. Dr. Roger Luncheon’s response to the strike by the bauxite workers for increased wages is to talk about mature decision-making,...

THE GLOBE TROTTER

Nov 28, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE GLOBE TROTTER

In the run up to the First Test Match in the current series between Australia and the West Indies, there were concerns about the possible effects of jet lag on the performance of the West Indies...

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Guyanese boxers shine at T&T National Boxing Championships

A warning to President Ali on U.S. Overtures

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- It remains unknown what President Ali told the U.S. Secretary of State during their recent... more