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US commits US$1 billion in REDD funds

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on US commits US$1 billion in REDD funds

By Neil Marks in Copenhagen The United States yesterday announced that it was committing US$1 billion as part of a US$3.5 billion joint plan with other rich countries to help poor countries adapt to...

Christmas masquerade fever hits Essequibo tomorrow night

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Christmas masquerade fever hits Essequibo tomorrow night

– 12 bands to clash for almost $1M All roads lead to the Essequibo coast this weekend where one of Guyana’s oldest traditions will be placed in the spotlight. Through major corporate...

Republic Bank supports needy kids in Berbice

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Republic Bank supports needy kids in Berbice

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited recently held a number of Christmas parties for thousands of needy children countrywide. The bank has been involved in charitable ventures of various kinds. In Berbice,...

Camille’s Institute spreads Christmas cheer

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Camille’s Institute spreads Christmas cheer

Camille’s Institute for Business and Science Studies located at Track X, 1-4 Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, held its annual Santa Parade yesterday. The route was from the Texaco gas station to the...

An open letter to the Traffic Chief

Dec 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on An open letter to the Traffic Chief

Dear Traffic Chief, It is with much concern that I bring to your attention my deepest concern with the manner in which lives are lost on Guyana’s roads. I grieve with the families which have lost...

Public Service needs to be reorganised – Chris Ram

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Public Service needs to be reorganised – Chris Ram

“6% increase is hopelessly low” By Fareeza Haniff Persons in receipt of salaries through the Public Service Commission have received a ‘hopelessly low’ 6 per cent increase by the government....

Workers deserve better pay and improved working conditions

Dec 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Workers deserve better pay and improved working conditions

Dear Editor, There is something happening right now in the labour movement that is sinister and lawless. This has placed labour at new crossroads and if the forces of law and order do not raise their...

Downes favoured against Miller

Dec 18, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Downes favoured against Miller

National junior champion Anthony Downes will face off with Jeremy Miller this afternoon in the final of the Under-18 Division as play in the Banks DIH Masters Invitational Tennis Tournament resumes,...

Two remanded for robbing Brazilian

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Two remanded for robbing Brazilian

The two men held for armed robbery on a female Brazilian national last Tuesday, were yesterday remanded, with one of the two accused claiming that the woman has never identified them as her...

It is time that govt. take care of all the people

Dec 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on It is time that govt. take care of all the people

Dear Editor, Christmas is around the corner and the watchword is, “careful how you spend”, because things are not that good for businesses, households and individuals; the pay increases from the...

Health Minister rejects maternal mortality report

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Health Minister rejects maternal mortality report

By Andrunie Harris Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has refuted the World Economic Forum (WEF) report, which stated that countries that have “permissive” or lenient laws as it relates to...

Shot GWI manager still critical

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Shot GWI manager still critical

Joseph Coddett, the GWI field manager who was shot on Tuesday evening by two bandits, still remains in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital. He is presently a patient of the High...

Jagdeo’s administration is practicing old imperial attitudes with a passion

Dec 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Jagdeo’s administration is practicing old imperial attitudes with a passion

Dear Editor, C. J. Weber once quipped, “History is properly nothing but a satire of mankind”. Beyond that, truthfully, history also repeats itself. These were my thoughts when with other...

Woodpecker Products Junior Badminton tourney commences

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Woodpecker Products Junior Badminton tourney commences

The Woodpecker Products Junior Christmas Badminton Singles Tournament started on Wednesday at the Queen’s College Badminton Courts with competition in the Under-11, 15, 17 & 19 divisions....

Seven artistes arrive for Soca vs. Chutney shows

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Seven artistes arrive for Soca vs. Chutney shows

Soca and Chutney fans are in for three nights of international entertainment, starting tonight, when the mega Chutney versus Soca super show hits the local shores for a weekend tour. Promoted by...

This takes away one’s patriotism and puts a seal on progress

Dec 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on This takes away one’s patriotism and puts a seal on progress

Dear Editor, This is a wonderful country; it has great potential…its people, its systems everything. However, there are a few things in this country that disgust me. When you built your house how...

Minuscule thinking too restrictive

Dec 18, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Minuscule thinking too restrictive

By Rawle Welch Despite the global economic downturn which affected many countries around the world, sports somehow managed to escape the real effects of the financial phenomenon, instead there were...

No need for an agricultural development bank

Dec 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on No need for an agricultural development bank

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter published in your Monday, December 14, 2009 edition under the caption, “Government should re-establish an agricultural development bank”, by Dr C. Kenrick Hunte,...

Suriname females here to win as they too prepare for Regional and Int’l duties

Dec 18, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Suriname females here to win as they too prepare for Regional and Int’l duties

Vice President of the Suriname Women’s Soccer Association Mario Renfurm confidently stated that they are here to win the Friendly International tournament organised by the Guyana Football...

EU, Africa propose US$100B climate fund, US pledges support

Dec 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on EU, Africa propose US$100B climate fund, US pledges support

…as climate talks enter fresh phase From Neil Marks in Copenhagen The UN climate talks end here in Copenhagen today and there is an even clearer indication that no legally binding agreement will...

Climate change and global peace

Dec 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Climate change and global peace

Dear Editor, Since time immemorial, wars have been fought over primarily two things; land and religion/ideology. Over the last 60 years, much of the conflicts around the world can be attributed in...

Close electoral contest expected in Dominica

Dec 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Close electoral contest expected in Dominica

Dear Editor, Our CARICOM sister state Dominica goes to the polls today (18-12-09) to choose a government to administer the island republic for another five years. The contest is between the two...

Wake up Guyanese, your nation needs you now more than it ever did

Dec 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Wake up Guyanese, your nation needs you now more than it ever did

Dear Editor, As help begins to pour in for the lad who was tortured horribly, at the hands of law enforcement officers and who are now before the court, I wish to personally commend Mark Benschop for...

Fruta conquerors clip Eagles 3-1; Seawall FC edge Rusal 2-1

Dec 18, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Fruta conquerors clip Eagles 3-1; Seawall FC edge Rusal 2-1

By Franklin Wilson Linden teams continue to fall out of contention for the top prize in the 20th edition of the Kashif and Shanghai football tournament when two more were booted on day two at the GFC...

War and Peace

Dec 18, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on War and Peace

It is said that we now live in a “post-modern” world, with irony being one of its distinguishing features. The irony of President Obama collecting his Nobel Peace Prize just a week after he had...

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Government and GOA sponsors Guyana’s FIBA 3×3 team for AmeriCup in Puerto Rico

Investment Committee’s mandate is financial not political

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- There’s nothing quite as uniquely absurd as when someone misinterprets their job description.... more