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Jan 11, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Banking for Development
Last week, we discussed the sad truth that even though we swallowed and followed for over twenty years the latest IFIs dogma in the quest for growth – “financial liberalisation”, among the...Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Two key witnesses recant in murder trial of Guyanese girl
ALBANY — A teenager who once claimed Jermayne Timmons fired a gunshot the night of 10-year-old Kathina Thomas’ death recanted his story Wednesday, telling jurors, “My father told me to say...Jan 11, 2009 knews Peeping Tom Comments Off on Securing Guyana – A Defence Strategy
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA Chairman, Vision Guyana INTRODUCTION: If one was to conduct a sample poll on our National Defence Strategy, most will say it is non-existent. Most of the answers I received...Jan 11, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GABBFF AGM set for January 25
Members of the Guyana Amateur Body Building and Fitness Federation will elect a new executive to serve when the Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place on Sunday January 25 at Olympic House, Church...Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Courts records satisfactory 2008 sales
Ready Finance and other unique initiatives available for 2009 Courts Guyana Inc. has recorded satisfactory sales in 2008, and is implementing new strategies to satisfy its customers in 2009,...Jan 11, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Domestic Cat (Felis catus)
Although cats are regarded as one of the cuddliest pets in the world, they are also known as one of the most vicious hunters in the carnivorous world. And it is through its former mentioned trait...Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Bandits target Essequibo Coast taxi drivers
Hire car driver Mohamed Nazmul, aka Smallie, of Land of Plenty, Essequibo Coast, is urging fellow taxi operators throughout the Coast to be very careful and to be on the alert for young men...Jan 11, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The difference between me and President Jagdeo
The ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, has not been credited with the discovery of the concept of obligation. If asked, most academics will say that the value of obligation in life can be dated in...Jan 11, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on The imminent Guyana Amateur Boxing Association elections
Something stinks to high heaven!!! By Michael Benjamin Ever since Affeeze Khan assumed the office of President of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA), his unique touch seems to have...Jan 11, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The sale of GuySuCo lands
On Boxing Day, I saw a sugar worker cry because he was unable to buy toys for his family. He could not do so because his production bonus was reduced because of the dismal performance of the Guyana...Jan 11, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha United for Caribbean Champions Cup
Draw set for New York on Thursday By Franklin Wilson Alpha ‘The Hammer United’ Football Club has been selected to represent Guyana at the Caribbean Champions Cup, the draw set for New York on...Jan 11, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks
As old people would say, the spit had hardly dried than the very things warned about happened. There is going to be a break in the road accidents for now but a careless parent is going allow a...Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on City drainage system copes with flooding, despite persistent littering
– Deputy Mayor Littering continues to be a crucial hindrance to the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown (M&CC), even as that entity steps up its efforts to maintain the...Jan 11, 2009 knews News Comments Off on City drainage system copes with flooding, despite persistent littering
– Deputy Mayor Littering continues to be a crucial hindrance to the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown (M&CC), even as that entity steps up its efforts to maintain the...Jan 11, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on A case for modern sports facilities
Dear Editor, Barbara Bush once said, “Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people.” I am quite sure she was not referring...Jan 11, 2009 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on This Government is habitually breaching the constitution
An Opinion on the debate in the National Assembly on the ‘Childcare & Protection Agency’ Bill No 26 of 2008 by AFC Vice-Chair Sheila Holder, MP Establishment of a Child Care Protection Agency...Jan 10, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Caricom machinery cannot represent Guyana in Canada –Jagdeo
…AFC supports revamping of entity President Bharrat Jagdeo is adamant that the Regional Negotiating Machinery (RNM) which recently concluded the Economic Partnership Agreement with the European...Jan 10, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Dr.Van-West Charles free to challenge for party leadership – Corbin
Opposition Leader Robert Corbin has said that any member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is free to contest the leadership of the party, as long as the outlined procedures are...Jan 10, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Flooding will affect export capability
President Bharrat Jagdeo has conceded that the flooding along the coastland will have a negative impact on the country’s ability to export some commodities, particularly rice and sugar. The...Jan 10, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Taxi drivers concerned as hijacking on the incresae
Over the past week, there has been a marked increase in the number of cases of carjacking in and around Georgetown. Two taxis being stolen within four days of each other. A senior police source noted...Jan 10, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Search team to check new site for missing plane
Prometheus Resources Guyana Inc. is mobilizing a team to conduct ground searches at Eping, Cuyuni/Mazaruni, after aerial photographs indicated that the Beech King Air plane which went missing last...Jan 10, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana gets breakthrough in tackling HPV
…testing to begin in a few weeks By Melanie Allicock “The general public will be able to access the HPV rapid tests in the same way that they are able to access HIV tests,”—Minister Ramsammy...Jan 10, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GLU to meet with M&CC to address pay increase for workers
– as GLGOU calls for improved management strategies A meeting to determine the way forward with regards to an increase in wages and salaries for the municipal workers represented by the Guyana...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....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...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 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...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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