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Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Another suspected leptospirosis patient dies
– two more admitted to the GPHC One of the nine suspected leptospirosis patients at the Georgetown Hospital has succumbed. The victim is 55- year-old Juliet Kissoon, of Ketley Street,...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on President Jagdeo on bilateral talks in Middle East
A team of officials led by President Bharrat Jagdeo is currently in the Middle East to explore possibilities for strengthening relations and expanding cooperation programmes in the economic, social...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Interim management board to be put in place at GuySuCo
…team to come up with ‘turn around’ plan An interim management board will be put in place at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), within a matter of weeks, to draft a ‘turn around plan’...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on New laws to regulate private schools, school boards
The regulation of private schools will be among the areas which will be aptly addressed when the new education legislation and regulations are completed. According to Education Minister Shaik Baksh,...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Slothful justice system major factor of prison overcrowding
– Minister Rohee Government has initiated action aimed at increasing and improving the accommodation at the prisons. Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee recently reiterated that the improved...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana better positioned to cope with EPA than CARIFORUM counterparts
Guyana is in a better position to cope with the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entered into with the European Union, given that, as it relates to reciprocity, Guyana had already liberalized...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha celebrates 35 years
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, on Thursday last, celebrated 35 years of its unequivocal commitment to the propagation of Hinduism in its pristine purity, and fostering its rich cultural heritage....Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana’s oldest twins celebrate 83rd birthday
Eating well and exercising in the form of hard work was highlighted as the main factors which have contributed to the long life of two of Guyana’s senior citizens. Azeez Azimulla, also known as...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on $2B allocated for Hope Canal in upcoming budget
Some $2B have been allocated in the 2009 Budget for the Conservancy Relief Channel at Hope, East Coast Demerara. This is according to Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud, who, at a recent press...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Slinghshot ‘Sharing his Love’ on Mash Day
Little has been heard about Guyanese overseas-based artiste John ‘Slingshot’ Drepaul since his gala and colourful presentation at Mash 2008 celebrations. In a recent telephone conversation with...Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana blown away by innings & 147 runs inside three days
Windwards record biggest first-class win By Sean Devers in Grenada In association with Mike’s Pharmacy & Trophy Stall The Windward Islands recorded their biggest first-class victory when they...Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Ahmad is new ECB president following landslide win
To focus on youth development in first six months By Franklin Wilson Treasurer of the Guyana Cricket Board Sheik Asif Ahmad has been elected President of the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) following a...Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Greene says AAG will not change after Blackmore
– vows to quit if dreams not realised this year By Edison Jefford Guyana’s leading national sprint champion, Rawle Greene has stated that the departure of Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG)...Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Sport benefiting from more publicity – Ramdhani
– participation in international tournaments will continue By Rawle Welch President of the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) Gokarn Ramdhani in an interview with Kaieteur Sport yesterday said...Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Joanne Lowe for 1st FINA World swimming coaches’ conference
Leave today for Singapore Experienced Swimming Coach Joanne Lowe leaves Guyana today to attend the First FINA World Swimming Coaches Conference which takes place in Singapore from January 15 – 17...Jan 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Will Dr. Van-West Charles lead mass-based agitation if political dialogue fails?
Dear Editor, In your news article, “Dr. Van-West Charles free to challenge for party leadership – Corbin,” (January 10), Opposition and PNC Leader, Mr. Robert Corbin, said that,...Jan 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The spectacle of empty suits at the leadership level is frightening
Dear Editor, President Jagdeo, as is his custom, continues to be superficial in his understanding of our difficulties. He has stated recently the simplism that the Alexander/McAllister contest...Jan 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Is this the way the Guyana Police Force treats its retired members?
Dear Editor, Late last year, I bounced into a very good friend of mine, who is no other than Rudy Levans, as he is popularly known. He is also a former member of the Guyana Police Force (GPF). He was...Jan 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Buxton United FC, a story to tell
By Franklin Wilson While there has been extremely negative PR coming out of the Buxton Village on the East Coast of Demerara for many reasons, there has been a number of positive things emerging from...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Education strategic plan to be boosted by Govt. funding
– Minister Baksh The Education Sector Strategic Plan for the period 2008-2013 has finally been completed, and according to Education Minister Shaik Baksh, the document has been well accepted by...Jan 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Road construction during rainy season
Dear Editor, The road constructed around and within South East Cummings Lodge is of very poor standard. One very visible example is the road just east of the University of Guyana. The road was in the...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Overseas-based organization assists incapacitated woman
WILLIAMSBURG, CORENTYNE — The New Jersey Arya Samaj Humanitarian Mission, in collaboration with its local chapter, donated a wheelchair to Waveney Fraser last week. The 75-year-old woman, who...Jan 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on This condition, I believe, is eminently treatable
Dear Editor, With reference to the Kaieteur News article: (11-01-09) “Woman struck by mysterious illness” — without the benefit of a proper history of the circumstances during...Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Bhigroog Poonai re-elected President of the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce
ROSE HALL TOWN, CORENTYNE — Bhigroog Poonai has been re-elected to serve as President of the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce. The election of office bearers was held recently at the...Jan 12, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on CHANGE IS POSSIBLE THROUGH THE COURTS
The Constitution of Guyana is the highest law of the land. As the country’s supreme law, no law can generally be in contradiction to it. However, a constitution needs to be understood in its...Nov 07, 2026
(Cricinfo) – Bangladesh found themselves on the back foot at the end of the second day’s play of the Sylhet Test, losing three wickets for 88 runs in response to West Indies’ 356....Nov 06, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – “To bring about hunger, desperation and overthrow of government.” Those were the chilling words of Lester Mallory, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, in a memorandum dated 6th April, 1960, addressed to his superior in the U.S. State Department....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...Nov 06, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – The sister of Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, said he was tortured. The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) said he was not. Mr. Azruddin Mohamed should be out on bail. He is the best body of evidence (literally) as to whether he was or wasn’t tortured. He has...Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
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