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Two poltergeists in 2008

Jan 12, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Two poltergeists in 2008

This is a poor, under-populated country with a history of authoritarian rule but each day it produces curious and intriguing spectacles, and simultaneously tragic happenings. The past year...

Increase pound fees to deter the practice of carefree animal owners

Jan 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Increase pound fees to deter the practice of carefree animal owners

Dear Editor, Government’s responsibility to curb the stray cattle nuisance within my district in Region Two, which stretches from Pomeroon to Supenaam, is urgently necessary with the enactment of...

Berbice rice production in jeopardy

Jan 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Berbice rice production in jeopardy

NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE — Rice production in Region Six is severely threatened. This is according to the President of the Guyana Rice Producers’ Association, Leeka Rambrich. Some 60 percent of...

The Jeanne Dixon Effect

Jan 12, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on The Jeanne Dixon Effect

A few days ago, I predicted that I would write a column about predictions and psychics. Now I am in the process of doing it. Uncanny isn’t it? Perhaps, as a journalist, I am a victim of my own...

Sliding towards oblivion

Jan 12, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Sliding towards oblivion

The brouhaha between the political parties that accompanied the passage of the amendment to the Trade Union Recognition Act Amendment Bill in Parliament, as the old year segued into the new, is more...

Woman struck by mystery illness

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Woman struck by mystery illness

31-year-old mother left in child-like state Leena Ramrattan likes to watch cartoons, and she whimpers if you switch the television off. She wears disposable diapers, and is fed, bathed and carried to...

Jagdeo’s statements on opposition infighting utter rubbish — Corbin

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Jagdeo’s statements on opposition infighting utter rubbish — Corbin

“Utter rubbish!” That was the response of the Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Robert Corbin, on Thursday last, when asked to comment on the Head of State’s position on the...

Nine more suspected ‘lepto’ cases at GPHC

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Nine more suspected ‘lepto’ cases at GPHC

Within the last two days, nine more persons have being admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital with suspected leptospirosis. According to hospital sources, over the space of a day, five new cases...

This Week’s ‘Special Person’ is Sister Beatrice Fernandes

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on This Week’s ‘Special Person’ is Sister Beatrice Fernandes

“Had I married and had children of my own, it would have distracted me and taken up valuable time that could have been spent in servitude to others, and I didn’t want that.” Some...

Only seven days’ wait for machine readable passports

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Only seven days’ wait for machine readable passports

Persons who are applying for the new machine readable passports will now have to wait a shorter period for the new document. Commissioner of Police and Chief Immigration Officer, Henry Greene, after...

New police promotions prompt massive reshuffling

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on New police promotions prompt massive reshuffling

Following the recently announced promotions in the Guyana Police Force, the organisation has already commenced a massive reshuffling programme, which will see some of the newly appointed Assistant...

Man, 18, shoots hard-working Guyanese dead in NY

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Man, 18, shoots hard-working Guyanese dead in NY

Investigators hope surveillance video will give them some clues as they try to figure out who is to blame for an altercation that left a man dead in Queens. The video shows the man after he was...

Air traffic controllers threaten strike action over emoluments

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Air traffic controllers threaten strike action over emoluments

The raging dispute between air traffic controllers and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, over monies owed to the former by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has escalated and the...

Rural farmers stage their own market, cheap greens abound

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Rural farmers stage their own market, cheap greens abound

As the prices of vegetables skyrocket around the country, the New Guyana Marketing Corporation yesterday hosted farmers outside its office at Robb and Alexander Streets, selling fruits and vegetables...

Leonora Cottage Hospital turns pregnant woman away

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Leonora Cottage Hospital turns pregnant woman away

…woman forced to travel to Georgetown to give birth The pregnant Shazeena Azeez and her family were shocked and appalled when, early yesterday morning, they were turned away from the Leonora...

Local singer moves from rags to stardom

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Local singer moves from rags to stardom

(By Alex Wayne) A few years ago, Jermaine Mc Bean was rapidly chalking up points on the local music charts. Then he suddenly disappeared from circulation. Then word reached us that the talented...

Children should complete the curriculum

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Children should complete the curriculum

– Minister Fox As the rainy season continues, some schools in the South Georgetown area are being forced to close because of flooding. But Minister within the Ministry of Education, Dr. Desrey...

Coconut vending a very lucrative profession, says Buddy

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Coconut vending a very lucrative profession, says Buddy

It does not take a wealth of education or the most prestigious of business ideas to elevate a typical man out of the stranglehold of poverty. In fact, all that is required is a desire to work...

New cases of “lepto” discovered at GPHC

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on New cases of “lepto” discovered at GPHC

Both cases are children There have been two new suspected cases of leptospirosis, adding to the five that Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy had identified in a recent press conference. Dr Ramsammy...

Justices of the Peace should witness prisoners’ statements

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Justices of the Peace should witness prisoners’ statements

– Association President of the Justices of the Peace Association and Commissioner of Oaths Association, Hermon Bholaisingh, yesterday said that he is ready to fight for the passage of the Lay...

A phone loss irks surgical patient

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on A phone loss irks surgical patient

Winston Patterson, 49, also known as ‘Pappy,’ of 106 D’Urban and Smyth Streets, Georgetown, was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital for surgery, yesterday at around 2:00 am. What he got...

Alexander Village carpenter is latest hit-and-run victim

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Alexander Village carpenter is latest hit-and-run victim

Juan Valdares, 48, a carpenter of 169 Fourth Street, Alexander Village, is the latest hit-and-run victim. He is a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), having sustained a...

Should make deadline despite four-month delay – Jagdeo

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Should make deadline despite four-month delay – Jagdeo

President Bharrat Jagdeo is optimistic that the Sophia/Kingston inter-connect high power cable will make its mid-year deadline despite a four-month delay in laying the groundwork. Mr Jagdeo stated...

Businessman alleges police victimisation

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Businessman alleges police victimisation

A city businessman says that he is being victimised by police traffic ranks attached to the Ruimveldt Police Station. His accusation followed an accident involving a car owned by Wings Taxi Service...

Helping to save a life

Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Helping to save a life

The nature of the times demands that we care a little more and give a little more to those in special need. And, really, it is not much we have to give to make a difference or to save a life, as in...

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Hridoy’s historic 242* powers Bangladesh’s epic...

Nov 08, 2026

Cricinfo – Towhid Hridoy staged a turnaround for the ages as his record-breaking unbeaten 242 handed Bangladesh a 30-run first-innings lead on day three of the second Test against West Indies....

Who says the government does not listen?

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

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...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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