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Waitress killed, Australian critical

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Waitress killed, Australian critical

…as gunmen strike A 36-year-old waitress was shot dead and an Australian national seriously wounded after three gunmen carried out a brazen robbery at around 20:00 hrs last night at Safraz Sports...

Man gunned down outside Red Dragon

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Man gunned down outside Red Dragon

Popular North East La Penitence resident Vibert Weekes was gunned down shortly after midnight today outside of the Red Dragon night club in Robb Street, Weekes, known as ‘Vibee’, was shot at...

Russian diplomats detained after night spot brawl

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Russian diplomats detained after night spot brawl

– two cops injured Two staffers from the Russian Consulate ended up in police custody around 03:00 hrs yesterday after they allegedly assaulted two policemen and a taxi driver during a drunken...

$1M disappears from GTU headquarters

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on $1M disappears from GTU headquarters

Police are currently probing a $1M heist that occurred mid-December last year at the Guyana Teachers’ Union but are still to make any arrests. Yesterday, Coretta McDonald, the General Secretary,...

Miners call for scrapping of Govt imposed notice

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Miners call for scrapping of Govt imposed notice

…says it is death knell for industry In a fiery meeting, gold and diamond miners yesterday called on the government to scrap proposals that will mandate them to give six months notice before...

$8B increase in revenue comes from excise tax on fuel -Chris Ram

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on $8B increase in revenue comes from excise tax on fuel -Chris Ram

The more than projected revenue haul for 2009 by the Guyana Revenue Authority does not accurately illustrate resilience and increased spending power of the populace, says Chartered Accountant...

Is distraction pun distraction

Jan 09, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Is distraction pun distraction

Not a day don’t pass without somebody seeking a distraction. When things slow down somebody try to burn down de court and create a distraction. Before de dust settle, de police holler how is de...

Muslims Observe Islamic New Year 1431

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Muslims Observe Islamic New Year 1431

…Scholar Mufti Ashraul Hack to grace event The 13th Annual Cultural Programme to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1431 / 2010 will be held tomorrow, at 14:00rs at the Anna Catherina...

Zakier elected Chairman of ECU & SA

Jan 09, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Zakier elected Chairman of ECU & SA

Zabeer Zakier has been elected unopposed as Chairman of the Essequibo Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association when the body held its Annual General meeting on Sunday at Parika Marketing Centre on the...

ERC meets bauxite union on dismissal of Aroaima workers

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on ERC meets bauxite union on dismissal of Aroaima workers

Yesterday, the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers’ Union met with the Ethnic Relations Commission at Watooka House, Linden, in connection with its complaint filed on January 4, last. The ERC...

Rice Board to ensure Mahaicony farmers are paid

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Rice Board to ensure Mahaicony farmers are paid

Agriculture Minister, Robert Persaud, has mandated the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) to ensure that Mahaicony Rice Limited pays farmers early. The company gave the assurance of payment during...

4R Masters and Female softball cricket tournament resumes tomorrow

Jan 09, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on 4R Masters and Female softball cricket tournament resumes tomorrow

Play in the Masters and Female Softball Cricket competition organized by the Guyana Softball League in collaboration with the Floodlight Association and sponsored by 4R Bearing, resumes tomorrow. In...

Eliminate those lingering misconceptions

Jan 09, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Eliminate those lingering misconceptions

By Rawle Welch Over the years, the media have often times rightfully lambasted the operations of the Ministry of Sport, the National Sports Commission and individual sporting organisations, but one...

Remanded prisoner slapped with new charge

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Remanded prisoner slapped with new charge

…fails to give information to the police A remanded prisoner, Tyrone Solomon, 22, of 3440 Jacksonville, North Ruimveldt, was yesterday further remanded after appearing before Acting Chief...

CGX gears to begin drilling

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on CGX gears to begin drilling

As the administration continues work toward ensuring that Guyana remains socially, economically and environmentally sound, recent developments in the energy sector are indicative of forthcoming...

National Carib Beer softball cricket tournament continues tomorrow

Jan 09, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on National Carib Beer softball cricket tournament continues tomorrow

Competition in the Carib Beer/Ansa McAl sponsored national softball cricket competition, which has been organized by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and Guyana Softball League, continues...

GTTA forms sub-committee in Essequibo

Jan 09, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on GTTA forms sub-committee in Essequibo

Initiative part of decentralisation programme The much-talked-about and much-anticipated Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) decentralisation programme was initiated in Essequibo earlier this week...

Salim is Good Success cricketer of the year

Jan 09, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Salim is Good Success cricketer of the year

Allrounder Abdool Salim took the cricketer of the year award when the Good Success Sports Club of Wakenaam held its annual awards ceremony on Tuesday evening at the Wakenaam Community Centre...

I hope Dr Persaud acknowledges his mistake: if it is a mistake at all

Jan 09, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on I hope Dr Persaud acknowledges his mistake: if it is a mistake at all

Dear Editor, Dr Randy Persaud’s letter (Kaieteur News January 7, 2009) on “the revisionist hoax and other fallacies” of David Hinds and Freddie Kissoon is in keeping with his previous critique...

THE TWO DILEMMAS OF THE PPP

Jan 09, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE TWO DILEMMAS OF THE PPP

In this the final in the series of articles on the PPP, I examine the prospects for the party in the years ahead. There is no doubt that the passing of two of the most dominant figures in the party,...

The place of the Trade Union movement in Guyana’s Development

Jan 09, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on The place of the Trade Union movement in Guyana’s Development

Dear Editor, The Trade Union Movement has a vested interest in the development of Guyana. More than that; it has a right and duty to be actively involved in the task of development. The whole purpose...

Mashramani begins at Ashmins January 16

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Mashramani begins at Ashmins January 16

The Ashmin’s Christmas ‘Win this car’ promotion concludes today with a final draw. On January 15, next, the $2.5M Toyota car will be handed over via a game show. But the company is already...

The funnier side of 2009

Jan 09, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The funnier side of 2009

Politics is a caricatured process in this country that leaves the society without surprises. Guyanese are accustomed to the comical, hypocritical and unusual utterances and behaviour of those who...

Plastic has an advantage

Jan 09, 2010 knews Editorial Comments Off on Plastic has an advantage

Guyanese pay one of the highest income tax rates in the world. They are asked to pay thirty-three per cent on their taxable income. This tax is derived after the minimum wage, National Insurance...

Guyanese gears up for Trinidad Carnival competitions

Jan 09, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese gears up for Trinidad Carnival competitions

Trinidad-based Guyanese Edmond ‘Ejo’ Johnson is hoping to be among the contestants competing for top honours in the 2010 carnival music competitions. He is taking aim at several competitions such...

National B/Ball team departs for Suriname today

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Gimme de ting wah the doctor order me!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The government’s decision to go ahead with the universal healthcare voucher scheme is... more