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GNBS moves to register used tyre, cell phone dealers

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GNBS moves to register used tyre, cell phone dealers

Importers and local manufacturers of the commodities monitored by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) under its standards compliance programme, used tyre dealers and scale manufacturers...

Report to be presented to Minister Lall by next month – Keith Burrowes

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Report to be presented to Minister Lall by next month – Keith Burrowes

The lack of an established system to accurately provide financial data and the non-availability of necessary information were cited as the main hindrances to the completion of the inquiry into the...

SEVEN SCHOOLS RECEIVE CHESS SETS

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on SEVEN SCHOOLS RECEIVE CHESS SETS

-Sport could be the missing component in school curriculum-Dr. Fox By Rawle Welch Before, making the presentation of fifty (50) chess sets to representatives of seven of ten designated secondary...

Labourer falls to death from coconut tree

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Labourer falls to death from coconut tree

A 48-year-old labourer died while receiving treatment at the Leonora Cottage Hospital for treatment he sustained after falling from a coconut tree. The incident occurred at about 15:30 hours...

Prosecution closes case in son’s murder

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Prosecution closes case in son’s murder

The prosecution yesterday closed its case in the trial of murder accused Clive Gall, who is charged with the June 21, 2007 stabbing death of his son, Clive Gall Junior. Their last witness was Dr....

Fernandes in charge once again

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Fernandes in charge once again

-Outgoing President urges Board to preserve and extend sport By Rawle Welch Business Executive Phillip Fernandes was unanimously elected as President of the Guyana Hockey Board at its Annual General...

The Future of the National Game is being placed at risk

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on The Future of the National Game is being placed at risk

Dear Sir, Those who stand in opposition to Chetram Singh retaining his position as President of the Guyana Cricket Board have gone very public in an orchestrated campaign to reduce his chances. Early...

Teaching them young

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Teaching them young

The Andrew ‘Sixheads’ Lewis Boxing Gym was built by the Government as a token of appreciation after Lewis had defeated James Page to become Guyana’s first world champion. The principal idea...

GBBC plans initiatives to lift boxing from its dismal state

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GBBC plans initiatives to lift boxing from its dismal state

By Michael Benjamin The current dismal state of professional boxing has prompted officials of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) to convene a meeting to discuss ways of addressing the problem...

M&CC aids Cuba in wake of hurricane

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on M&CC aids Cuba in wake of hurricane

The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown (M&CC) yesterday handed over two containers of supplies to Cuban Ambassador Pedro Arteaga Cardenas as part of their contribution to the...

Keith Foster returned as RHTY&SC President

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Keith Foster returned as RHTY&SC President

Reintroduction of membership fees for 2009 discussed Keith foster was returned unopposed as President of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) on Wednesday last when the club held...

Has the GSSBA drifted into oblivion?

Jan 24, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Has the GSSBA drifted into oblivion?

– silence, inactivity threatening By Edison Jefford The idea of a uniformed national basketball competition for secondary schools fascinated players and enthusiasts but the initiative failed to...

Dr. N.K. Gopaul is the right pick

Jan 24, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Dr. N.K. Gopaul is the right pick

Dear Editor, Last week the President and Cabinet approved an Interim Board for GuySuCo. The Board has been tasked with producing a ‘turnaround’ plan for the sugar industry. This is urgent...

2009 will be challenging – Minister Prashad

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on 2009 will be challenging – Minister Prashad

Commerce Minister Manniram Prashad has said that, though this will be a very challenging year due to the global financial crisis, the situation needs to be met with an attitudinal change and a more...

Perturbed with NCN’s level of competence

Jan 24, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Perturbed with NCN’s level of competence

Dear Editor, I am very perturbed with NCN’s level of competence. I can prove that the entity is still miles ahead of the rest in terms of presenters, but this is not exemption to perform just a...

Guyana Watch assists fireman with prosthetic arm

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana Watch assists fireman with prosthetic arm

By Tusika Martin After losing his arm in a motorcycle accident, 23-year-old Walter Grant-Stuart will now receive a prosthetic arm with the help of Guyana Watch Inc. The Guyana Fire Service employee...

Assistance for farmers welcomed

Jan 24, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Assistance for farmers welcomed

Dear Editor, Following the recent heavy rainfall experienced along the coastland, which affected the livelihood of many farmers and destroyed supplemental household kitchen gardens, the...

Road restoration works ongoing at WCD

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Road restoration works ongoing at WCD

Much to the happiness of commuters and drivers on the West Coast of Demerara, restoration works have begun on the roadways. According to the workmen who were repairing the road in Uitvlugt, the...

Dangerous environmental pollution

Jan 24, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Dangerous environmental pollution

Dear Editor, As a resident of the Diamond/Golden Grove, New Scheme, East Bank, Demerara, there is something of great concern that needs to be addressed urgently by the relevant authorities. Ever...

GPSU has no plans to strike at GPHC – General Secretary

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GPSU has no plans to strike at GPHC – General Secretary

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has no plans to mobilise nurses of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to engage strike action. This disclosure was made on Thursday by General...

The “wood screw pump” is recommended for flooding in Guyana

Jan 24, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The “wood screw pump” is recommended for flooding in Guyana

Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen, I feel obligated to address the situation each rainy season, when mass flooding takes precedence, disrupting the daily lifestyles of many citizens. Overwhelming...

Guyoil spearheads drop in kero prices

Jan 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyoil spearheads drop in kero prices

Commerce Minister Manniram Prashad yesterday said that he has been assured by the Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) that there will be an adequate supply of kerosene. He believes that once Guyoil maintains...

The bottom house monster

Jan 24, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The bottom house monster

I had lunch the other day with Clinton Urling, owner of German’s Restaurant and we disagreed on the strategies to change Guyana. Clinton feels that a few good people should stay within the two...

In search of true heroes

Jan 24, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on In search of true heroes

The word ‘hero’ has been hijacked for too long by Hollywood, Bollywood and the denizens of the tube. Thanks to these media ‘worlds’, we associate the word ‘hero’ with a man who has brawn...

THE RIGHT CHOICE

Jan 24, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE RIGHT CHOICE

Peeping Tom did not request that the investigation into the alleged illegal importation of beer in Guyana be tabled in the National Assembly. This is clearly a criminal investigation and would be...

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Hridoy ensures draw in Sylhet; WI beat Bangladesh 1-0 in series

Nov 09, 2026

Cricinfo – With an 82 in the fourth innings, Towhid Hridoy ensured Bangladesh completed a hard-fought draw against West Indies in the Sylhet Test. The visitors clinched the series 1-0 on...

What is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong

Nov 09, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There are moments in the political life of every nation when the character of its people is tested by whether they have the courage to condemn wrongdoing when it is committed against those with whom they disagree. It is easy to champion justice when the victim belongs to your...

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...

Light and darkness, lips to life

Nov 09, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The light that shines over Guyana must be at its dazzling purest. Not a speck of darkness on the horizon. Not a stray dark spot in the cupboard or under the carpet. When light is at its brightest, what chance for darkness to show its face, to linger? On the occasion of...

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