January 2010

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Man shot in neck during robbery on life support

Jan 27, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Man shot in neck during robbery on life support

The horse cart operator who was shot and robbed by armed bandits on Monday is in a critical condition at the Georgetown PublicHospital’s Intensive Care Unit. The man, Isaac King, 39, of 77...

Patrick Khan century fails to save Floodlights

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Patrick Khan century fails to save Floodlights

Last Friday night at the GCC ground, Bourda, Patrick Khan blasted his first century for Floodlights but failed to ensure victory for his team against Guyana Energy Agency. His 106 was laced with 9...

Wakenaam roads deplorable

Jan 27, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Wakenaam roads deplorable

– residents complain Residents of Wakenaam are complaining about the poor condition of the main road around the island. The residents are claiming that the authorities have neglected the roads...

Timehri Panthers, Grove Hi Tec, Yarrowkabra into final 4 round

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Timehri Panthers, Grove Hi Tec, Yarrowkabra into final 4 round

Timehri Panthers, Grove Hi Tec and Yarrowkabra have secured a place in the final four of the Stag Beer sponsored East Bank Football Association (EBFA) division one league. After completing their 7...

Kowshaldeo guides North to Dr. Kimani U-15 20/20 cricket title

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kowshaldeo guides North to Dr. Kimani U-15 20/20 cricket title

A fine half century by Amant Kowshaldeo guided North Essequibo to a five wicket victory over South Essequibo in the final of the Dr. Kamani sponsored knockout twenty/20 cricket competition played...

Mahaica accident victim makes slow recovery

Jan 27, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Mahaica accident victim makes slow recovery

…is bedridden and seeking insurance payback By Latoya Giles The road of recovery for Doreen Dutchin, 47, another survivor of the deadly Mahaica accident which claimed the lives of six persons on...

Former world rater, Andrew Murray remembered

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Former world rater, Andrew Murray remembered

Eight years ago, on January 27 Guyana lost one of its sons, Andrew Alphonso Murray. A mean southpaw boxer for 11 years, Andrew dreamt of winning a world title for Guyana. He fought Ike ‘Bazooka’...

High Court Judge halts Clico wind up

Jan 27, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on High Court Judge halts Clico wind up

High Court Judge FRANKLIN HOLDER yesterday ordered that all proceedings in the winding-up of Clico Life and General Insurance Company be stayed until the hearing and determination of a constitutional...

Guyana placed eighth at World Military Basketball C/ship in 1984

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana placed eighth at World Military Basketball C/ship in 1984

Dear Editor, The world Military Basketball Championship was held in Suriname September of 1984. Countries that participated were host Suriname, South Korea, Guyana, Senegal, the United Arab Emirates,...

Haiti cash donation reaches $245Million

Jan 27, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Haiti cash donation reaches $245Million

(By Mondale Smith) The cash donations that the Guyana Haiti Relief Committee has collected as at yesterday stood at $245M, according to the bank statement. But judging from the amounts donated...

Sleep well junior athletic ambassador

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sleep well junior athletic ambassador

Dear Editor, Being an all time supporter for the local athletic ambassadors via the dailies, it was a major shock and blow to learn about the strange circumstances that caused the passing of one of...

Doubts still linger of fire victim’s death

Jan 27, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Doubts still linger of fire victim’s death

On January 5, last year, Rosignol housewife, Omowatie Mohabir, 47, also known as Leila, died after being apparently trapped in her home during a fire. She was alone at home, her husband, a fisherman,...

Two bandits robbed East Canje supermarket

Jan 27, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Two bandits robbed East Canje supermarket

– One captured, one escaped Public-spirited citizens responded promptly to the cry of robbery and after giving chase managed to capture one of two bandits who robbed a supermarket in Cumberland...

Do not be hoodwinked by this miscreant Mr. Commissioner

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Do not be hoodwinked by this miscreant Mr. Commissioner

Dear Editor, I refer to an article appearing in last Sunday’s edition of the Kaiteur News captioned, “Residents write Top Cop on Sergeant’s conduct”. I am a resident of the Grove area for...

Drought and soil management

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Drought and soil management

Dear Editor, With the current drought period in Guyana irrigation may be limited or unavailable in some areas. This presents serious problems for our nation’s farmers. Fortunately, there are...

Iran to map Guyana’s mineral resources

Jan 27, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Iran to map Guyana’s mineral resources

US$10M from Kuwait will develop housing area A deal to get Iran to map Guyana’s mineral resources ranked high on President Bharrat Jagdeo’s report card when he held a press conference yesterday...

The source of all our trouble

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The source of all our trouble

Dear Editor, Many of this country’s problems stem from a single source. Starting from the constant robberies to the minibus menace, to people’s ongoing desire to migrate, in fact the very essence...

Pollster got it badly wrong

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Pollster got it badly wrong

Dear Editor, I am penning these short notes to inform readers that so-called pollster, Vishnu Bisram got it badly wrong in Trinidad on the UNC elections. Before we go to that, we need to remind...

Health Ministry to introduce communication plan to better address influenza

Jan 27, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry to introduce communication plan to better address influenza

By Sharmain Cornette While the HINI virus (Swine Flu) is the newest influenza to have invaded the health sector on a global scale, it certainly will not be the last threat of this nature to be seen....

An appeal to the East Indians of Lusignan village

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on An appeal to the East Indians of Lusignan village

The East Indian people of Guyana must know that the PPP’s tentacles that have strangulated them for decades have worked through jumbie umbrellas. I am referring to front groups. This has been an...

An open letter to the World Bank

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on An open letter to the World Bank

Dear Editor, The following letter was sent to Benoit Bosquet, Senior Natural Resources Management Specialist at the World Bank, with appendices and copied widely to representatives working at...

Why are the Americans in Haiti?

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Why are the Americans in Haiti?

The role of the Americans in Haiti is no accident. America is furthering its own national security interests by moving its troops into that country and by securing the rights to operate the airport....

President warns hospitals, schools to up standards

Jan 27, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on President warns hospitals, schools to up standards

-pointless to invest in facilities if quality is missing As a number of highlighted, recent and questionable deaths rock health institutions across the country, President Bharrat Jagdeo has...

Nipping prejudices and stereotypes

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Nipping prejudices and stereotypes

As the 2011 general elections draw ever closer, the debate about our voting proclivities – historically centered on race and ethnicity – is once again taking centre stage. Just trawl...

TAAMOG supports Govt.’s position on the removal of Dr Janette Bulkan

Jan 27, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on TAAMOG supports Govt.’s position on the removal of Dr Janette Bulkan

Dear Editor, The Amerindian Action Movement of Guyana (Taamog) fully supports the Government of Guyana position on the removal of Dr Janette Bulkan from the Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) of the...

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Why the Commonwealth Matters Again

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Small and medium-sized states, from the most vulnerable island nations to more diversified middle‑income economies, have always faced a difficult reality. They have to navigate a world in which power is unevenly distributed and in which the decisions of...

Keeping my day job advising Pres. Ali

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Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Because Pres. Ali needs the hand, I’m keeping my day job. Unpaid advisor to HE Ali. It’s a thankless gig. But for country and presidency, no sacrifice is too high. Guyana needs some standards. Plenty; with starting all over recommended. ...

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