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Broadcasting of the sittings of the National Assembly is critical to deepening democracy

Jan 26, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Broadcasting of the sittings of the National Assembly is critical to deepening democracy

Dear Editor, The reasons advanced by the Government for denying Guyanese the opportunity to witness live unedited proceedings in the Parliament are far from satisfactory. The motion brought by the...

Region Six reviews 2008 work programme

Jan 26, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Region Six reviews 2008 work programme

NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Region Six Chairman, Zulfikar Mustapha, is optimistic that 2009 would be the year to unwrap the potential of East Berbice/Corentyne. He is optimistic that the opening...

The character of the GHRA is exposed in its posturing

Jan 26, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The character of the GHRA is exposed in its posturing

Dear Editor, It is not surprising to have seen a statement by the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) regarding the state of preparedness and several null allegations against the Government and...

Robert Corbin is a tried and tested soldier

Jan 26, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Robert Corbin is a tried and tested soldier

I have not written anything about the developments within the PNCR, because there was nothing to write about. Unlike many who are of the view that the PNCR is withering away because of the departure...

Guyana’s sugar industry set for take-off with new management changes

Jan 26, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Guyana’s sugar industry set for take-off with new management changes

Dear Editor, Everyone is talking about what is happening in the sugar industry, and even moreso, the son of the late Dr. Jagan, Cheddi (Joey) Jagan Jr., in a recent letter in the SN, on 24th January,...

Postal services to return to Paramakatoi

Jan 26, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Postal services to return to Paramakatoi

The residents of Paramakatoi have reason to celebrate: reports reaching Kaieteur News have said that the Guyana Post Office (GPO) will be resuming service to Paramakatoi shortly. For unexplained...

Suspect’s fingerprints found in murdered pensioner’s home

Jan 26, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Suspect’s fingerprints found in murdered pensioner’s home

– charges likely Fingerprints found in the home of the late Hector Marshall appear to link a prime suspect to the murder of that South Ruimveldt pensioner. Kaieteur News understands that the...

Vital information on soil irrigation for rice farmers

Jan 26, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Vital information on soil irrigation for rice farmers

Dear Editor, Please permit me to comment on an article entitled “Farmers requesting irrigation water despite high water level”, Guyana Chronicle, January 24th 2009. Although average...

This is a national scandal that should scare all citizens

Jan 26, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on This is a national scandal that should scare all citizens

What I am about to write on I have incontrovertible proof of. I am writing on a national scandal that should galvanize the Government of Guyana to act with immediate haste. This disgrace should scare...

SPEAK THE SPEECH

Jan 26, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on SPEAK THE SPEECH

Hamlet: Speak the speech I pray you as I pronounced it to you,/ trippingly on the tongue;/… Be not too tame neither, but let your own discretion be your/ tutor. Suit the action to the word, the...

A tribute to two heroes

Jan 26, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on A tribute to two heroes

Dear Editor The recent passing to the great beyond of two very endearing elders of the Muslim community in Guyana heralds a bitter-sweet tribute on their behalf. Ayube Hamid and Shafeeq Khan were...

59-year-old nabbed with cocaine at airport

Jan 26, 2009 knews News Comments Off on 59-year-old nabbed with cocaine at airport

By Latoya Giles A fifty-nine-year-old citizen of the United States of America is presently in police custody after a quantity of cocaine was discovered in her hand luggage. The incident occurred at...

Deliberations at Davos

Jan 26, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Deliberations at Davos

One has to hand it to President Jagdeo; he’s always on the go trying to drum up support for Guyana’s development — economic or otherwise. While there are no official figures, we are sure that...

Canadian visa scam…More victims surface

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Canadian visa scam…More victims surface

“I gat a contact in the High Commissioner Office in Trinidad” – Con man tells them As news of a big Canadian visa racket spreads, more Guyanese have come forward to disclose how...

BK International denies contaminating GPL $40M fuel

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on BK International denies contaminating GPL $40M fuel

Yesterday, in response to an article that appeared in that day’s issue of Kaieteur News, BK International Inc. released a press statement to the media contending that it is too early to lay the...

Owner, wife, grand kids perish in N/A fire

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Owner, wife, grand kids perish in N/A fire

By Melissa Johnson CHARLOTTE STREET, NEW AMSTERDAM – Well known businessman Ivor Persaud; his wife, Parbattie Persaud, and two grandchildren were burnt to death in an early morning fire at...

Ramsammy to call in police on bogus nursing school

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Ramsammy to call in police on bogus nursing school

By Sharmain Cornette The Ministry of Health is prepared to take legal action against a ‘so called’ professional nursing school which, according to complaints, may be swindling unsuspecting...

This Week’s ‘Special Person’ is ‘Teacher Patsy’

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on This Week’s ‘Special Person’ is ‘Teacher Patsy’

“Teachers need to stop focusing on the small salaries and let teaching and assisting children become priority. They need to develop a love for their job and build a desire inside to be patient...

Second kidney transplant set for January 31

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Second kidney transplant set for January 31

The Georgetown Public Hospital and the Ministry of Health are all geared and ready to undertake the second kidney transplant in Guyana. This surgery is slated to take place on January 31, 2009 at the...

Lusignan massacre is like a sore that will never heal

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Lusignan massacre is like a sore that will never heal

“Sometimes, when I go to bed, I get scared. Anytime I hear the zinc make a sound in the night, I would panic. I still don’t feel safe.” Shazeda Khan. By Dale Andrews If anyone had not known...

Hunt on for Miss Bartica Regatta 2009

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Hunt on for Miss Bartica Regatta 2009

Last year, a stunning and beautiful young lady walked away with the title of Miss Bartica Regatta 2008. Since winning the title, her life has changed and several doors have been opened to her,...

Jagdeo not legal authority to demand declarations

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Jagdeo not legal authority to demand declarations

…says AFC leader, who will not comply Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Raphael Trotman, said yesterday that AFC Members of Parliament are not responding to President Bharrat Jadgeo’s call...

“Too many prisoners escaping”

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on “Too many prisoners escaping”

– Minister Rohee By Rustom Seegopaul During his address to the Conference of Inspectors and Sergeants of the Guyana Police Force, on Friday, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said that police...

Bartica ferry hikes fares by 300 percent

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Bartica ferry hikes fares by 300 percent

Works and Transport Minister Robeson Benn and three senior Maritime officials visited Bartica on Friday for a meeting with speedboat owners plying the Bartica/Parika route and members of the Bartica...

PNCR wants “Think Tank” on economic crisis

Jan 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on PNCR wants “Think Tank” on economic crisis

The main opposition party, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), is recommending the convening of a local “Think Tank” to study the implications of the global financial crisis and make...

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Kellogg’s Senior Indoor Hockey championship concludes

Nov 10, 2026

– GCC Elite overturn Saints to claim Women’s Open crown as Bounty GCC, Antonio’s Hickers also win titles (Kaieteur News) – GCC Elite came from behind to win the Kellogg’s...

No good deed goes unpunished

Nov 10, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Among those who joined the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar in 44 BC was Marcus Junius Brutus, a man Caesar had previously pardoned after the civil war. Caesar had spared his life, restored him to favour and trusted him. Brutus repaid this generosity by helping to put a...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

U.S. midterms – the Guyanese challenge – Pt. III

Nov 10, 2026

Kaieteur News – Donald Trump made himself into a winner. He also made himself a loser. No close midterm results to contest. No tight seat margins that call for bruising, delaying, upending battles. The American people spoke, their will prevailed. What’s the lesson for Guyanese? Is there...

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