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Evaluation team determined Motilall had technical expertise – Jagdeo

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Evaluation team determined Motilall had technical expertise – Jagdeo

“Not for me to be satisfied…If you award contracts based on Jagdeo being satisfied or not you would have not just a dictatorship you would have a subjective system for assessing people’s...

Government satisfied with 574M stelling

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Government satisfied with 574M stelling

– Structure was tested in the presence of two ministers – BK Int’l BK International Inc, the contracting company involved in the construction of a $574M stelling at Supenaam, has...

GUYOIL surpasses $1B after tax in 2009

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on GUYOIL surpasses $1B after tax in 2009

…as Jagdeo commissions $170M Diamond Service Station It was announced yesterday during the commissioning ceremony of the newest service station of the Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL) in Diamond, East...

Dem boys seh…Wharf and Essequibo don’t agree

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Wharf and Essequibo don’t agree

Robeson mussy get a stroke de other night. Dem boys seh that dem get news that a pontoon sink even before de wharf open. This wharf is to replace de old one at Adventure because de journey from...

Millicent Smith-Springer is 101 not out

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Millicent Smith-Springer is 101 not out

A jovial, assertive and energetic Millicent Smith-Springer celebrated her 101st birthday at her 203 Agriculture Road, Triumph, East Coast Demerara residence yesterday. Ms Smith-Springer vividly...

M&CC HIV/AIDS project positively impacting staffers, stakeholders – Beresford

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on M&CC HIV/AIDS project positively impacting staffers, stakeholders – Beresford

By Sharmain Cornette As part of efforts by the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) to give more focus to the issue of HIV/AIDS, a number of programmes have been engaged to reach the...

Duo remanded for stealing Hymac parts

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Duo remanded for stealing Hymac parts

Two men who claim to be living at the same address were remanded to prison after being charged with robbery under arms. The duo, Zaman Mohammed and Basil Balgobin, made their appearance at the...

Courtney Benn introduces prefab concrete boxes for culvert building

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Courtney Benn introduces prefab concrete boxes for culvert building

– will save weeks of construction time Government, in a bid to cut construction time on some of its major road projects, has asked its contractors to prepare more of its structures away from...

Guyana-born Sir Ian Valz dies in St Maarten

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Guyana-born Sir Ian Valz dies in St Maarten

(By Mondale Smith) Two years ago Guyanese in the arts offered much kudos to St Maarten-based Sir Ian Valz, an outstanding Guyanese and Caribbean playwright and dramatist for his movie Panman, Rhythms...

‘Sportainment’ to ignite T20 World Cup today

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on ‘Sportainment’ to ignite T20 World Cup today

– Shaggy, Vegas, Fay-Ann set to perform at Providence By Edison Jefford It’s hype, it’s energy, it’s Twenty/20 Cricket of the highest standard, live in Guyana, under the theme ‘Bring...

Union Executive seeks dismissal of Bauxite Co. lawsuit

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Union Executive seeks dismissal of Bauxite Co. lawsuit

A senior executive of the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers’ Union is asking the court to dismiss an action brought against himself and another executive by the Bauxite Company of Guyana, claiming...

Traffic advisory for ICC World Twenty/20

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Traffic advisory for ICC World Twenty/20

The Guyana Police Force has announced the restriction of heavy duty and slow moving vehicles from a section of the main East Bank Demerara Highway to facilitate the smooth traffic arrangements in...

Brothers in vigilante killing probe released

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Brothers in vigilante killing probe released

Police have released the two brothers who were being questioned about the beating to death last Sunday of 18-year-old robbery suspect Simeon Lawrence. It is now unclear whether anyone will be charged...

THE EYES OF THE WORLD ON PROVIDENCE TODAY

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on THE EYES OF THE WORLD ON PROVIDENCE TODAY

– ICC WT20 opens at National Stadium The eyes of the world will zoom in at the National Stadium at Providence today when the historic International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty/20 (WT20)...

CHARLESTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT WINS PEPSI ESSAY COMPETITION

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on CHARLESTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT WINS PEPSI ESSAY COMPETITION

Prize winner Ashley Jaisingh(2nd left), Deputy Headmistress Blossom David (2nd right), Jaisingh – gets laptop, cricket tickets, and a chance to join the coin toss Georgetown, GUYANA – Pepsi,...

Cop and taxi driver charged for receiving stolen excavator parts

Apr 30, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Cop and taxi driver charged for receiving stolen excavator parts

Yesterday, a Lance Corporal of the Guyana Police Force and a taxi driver were granted bail after being charged with receiving in excess of $6M worth in stolen excavator parts. Lance Corporal Heralall...

Practice what you preach

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Practice what you preach

Dear Editor, Annan Boodram qualifies the memorial accolades bestowed on Clarence Ellis with the comment that quote, “But Ellis stands in a long line of erudite, accomplished Guyanese who faithfully...

BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER

Apr 30, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER

The PPP knew all along about the major land deals that the PNC entered into. They know that this information will establish beyond any doubt that that party only had a working class façade, but that...

It’s the teachings of religion that form the foundation of most moralities

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on It’s the teachings of religion that form the foundation of most moralities

Dear Editor, I must admit that I’m not a scholar, a sheik, maulana, Al Hajj or hold any of the accolades or offices that purport to speak on behalf of Islam. I’m only a servant of the creator,...

To argue that the Minister broke no law is downright ridiculous

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on To argue that the Minister broke no law is downright ridiculous

Dear Editor, Response is made to Akbar Khan’s letter, “The Labour Minister did no wrong” (Kaieteur News 28/4/2010). To argue that the Minister broke no law in his handling of the unresolved...

Lady Jags aim to advance to final round

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lady Jags aim to advance to final round

And establish themselves as one of the best in the Caribbean – Mark Rodrigues By Franklin Wilson When Guyana’s Lady Jags commence their historical training camp in Canada from next Monday to...

Exactly how many of the public’s recommendations are in the Sexual Offences Bill 2009?

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Exactly how many of the public’s recommendations are in the Sexual Offences Bill 2009?

Dear Editor, I refer to the article “New Sexual Offences Bill Can be Conduit for Justice Overhaul” (SN 28/04/10) and would appreciate the opportunity to rebut! Two issues mentioned in the article...

SASS Fast & Furious Regatta set for Saturday & Sunday at Splashmin’s

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on SASS Fast & Furious Regatta set for Saturday & Sunday at Splashmin’s

Brazilian Jet Skier & Stunts man Alexandra Sampiaio already here Regatta fans and lovers of water sports are in for an exciting time this weekend when SASS Promotions hosts what is anticipated to...

SN and KN reek with bias and disrespect

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on SN and KN reek with bias and disrespect

Dear Editor, I don’t know what else has to be accomplished for SN and Kaieteur News to show the normal courtesies for the Office of the President and President Jagdeo in particular. Let us get...

World Cup Twenty20 2010 will be a Caribbean celebration, says ICC President

Apr 30, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on World Cup Twenty20 2010 will be a Caribbean celebration, says ICC President

As the eyes of the cricketing world turn towards the West Indies for the latest edition of the ICC World Twenty20, ICC President David Morgan says the event is a chance to celebrate the unique...

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Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more