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DPP unlikely to object to bail for accused during appeal

Apr 01, 2010 knews News Comments Off on DPP unlikely to object to bail for accused during appeal

As the debate continue to rage over the Court of Appeal Amendment Bill which gives the Director of Public Prosecutions the power to appeal, Government says that it is puzzled why there are...

CARIFTA team departs without Fraser

Apr 01, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on CARIFTA team departs without Fraser

– Boyce forced to make tough decision By Edison Jefford Guyana’s national junior athletics team that will compete in the CARIFTA Games, which start on Saturday at the Truman Bodden Sports...

Tractors used to transport potable water to desperate Region One residents

Apr 01, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Tractors used to transport potable water to desperate Region One residents

The El Nino weather conditions continue to devastate interior locations rendering drinking water a main problem for residents. And although, the showers are scattered, they are but a drop on the...

Attacks on public figures

Apr 01, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Attacks on public figures

Dear Editor, To say that I was alarmed by the recent attempt on the lives of two government officials would be understating my feelings at that particular time. This latest assault brings into...

Madewini man died of heart failure

Apr 01, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Madewini man died of heart failure

A post mortem examination performed on the remains of 58-year-old Lambert Patrick Clarke revealed that he died as a result of myocardial infarction, which resulted in heart failure. Government...

The bauxite union must answer some questions

Apr 01, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on The bauxite union must answer some questions

Dear Editor, The Personnel Manager and Mr. Akeel recently had meetings with us workers of the bauxite company at Aroaima. During the meetings we asked questions such as why was Mr. Akeel allowing the...

Guyana breached CET, to pay costs

Apr 01, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana breached CET, to pay costs

…but CCJ dismisses contempt case against Attorney General The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has thrown out contempt claims against Attorney General, Charles Ramson, but found that Guyana...

GDF Bodybuilders set to ignite New Amsterdam

Apr 01, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on GDF Bodybuilders set to ignite New Amsterdam

At GABBFF Novices on Sunday The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will be leaving no stones unturned when the entity makes its debut at the upcoming Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation...

Culinary Art included in Portfolio 2010

Apr 01, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Culinary Art included in Portfolio 2010

In an effort to integrate the arts in the branding of a Guyanese identity Sonia Noel has included the culinary arts in the portfolio competition. A number of budding chef from Carnegie School of Home...

I too possess ‘significant skills, frankly speaking’

Apr 01, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on I too possess ‘significant skills, frankly speaking’

Dear Editor, I refer to an article published in Kaieteur News (30-03-10) captioned, “Jagdeo’s defence of Geeta Singh-Knight high class lawlessness – Trotman”, where the Alliance For Change...

JPs, Commissioners of Oaths under fire for charging fees

Apr 01, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on JPs, Commissioners of Oaths under fire for charging fees

… AG urges police action Minister of Legal Affairs, Attorney General, Charles Ramson, has expressed concern over the continued practice by Justices of Peace (JP) and Commissioners of Oaths (COAs)...

Digicel 20/20 football well received at Lethem

Apr 01, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Digicel 20/20 football well received at Lethem

Digicel, Proud sponsor of Football, has reason to indeed be proud after receiving much kudos from residents of the Lethem area. Last weekend the cell phone service provider sponsored a 7-a-side 20/20...

Air decompression issues and engineers’ oversights should not be ignored – ever!

Apr 01, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Air decompression issues and engineers’ oversights should not be ignored – ever!

Dear Editor, Close-call air accidents especially with flights coming in and out of Guyana should not be taken lightly. Traveling on an airplane is one of safest methods of traveling, but a tiny error...

The Peace Corps volunteers’ work ethic is deserving of emulation

Apr 01, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on The Peace Corps volunteers’ work ethic is deserving of emulation

Dear Editor, I read with interest the induction of a new batch of Peace Corp volunteers to serve in the various sectors of Guyana, more particularly the Education and Health sectors. These volunteers...

Mahdia Businessman sponsors amateur boxers

Apr 01, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Mahdia Businessman sponsors amateur boxers

In what is being described as a bold and timely initiative, Mahdia businessman, Roger Hinds, has offered immediate sponsorship for two amateur boxers to get them through preparation until the...

New GPL system leaves consumers in a quandary

Apr 01, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on New GPL system leaves consumers in a quandary

…Bills now issued seven days after meter reading Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is in the process of implementing new systems that would reduce the time between the date that meters are read and the...

Digicel supports Port Mourant Easter Race Meet

Apr 01, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Digicel supports Port Mourant Easter Race Meet

– Club Secretary predicts big turnout Secretary of the Port Mourant Turf Club (PMTC) Chattergoon Ramnauth was the recipient of a cheque for $280,000 from Digicel’s Business Development...

Georgetown Chamber meets, boasts of increased surplus

Apr 01, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Georgetown Chamber meets, boasts of increased surplus

Executives and Members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry adjourned yesterday for their Annual General Meeting at Duke Lodge in Kinston. Incorporated 120 years ago to provide a body...

The police should go to greater lengths to apprehend dangerous drivers

Apr 01, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on The police should go to greater lengths to apprehend dangerous drivers

Dear Editor, Just recently, I travelled to Bartica, first by minibus to Parika which was an experience that should not condemn all minibus drivers but is, from what I understand, a regular occurrence...

Timehri Panthers beat Grove 2-1 to lift championship

Apr 01, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Timehri Panthers beat Grove 2-1 to lift championship

Soesdyke based Timehri Panthers are the 2009 Stag Beer/East Bank Football Association division-one champions following a 2-1 win over close rivals Grove Hi Tec at the Grove Community Ground on Sunday...

Corbin’s exit from the presidential race

Apr 01, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Corbin’s exit from the presidential race

Dear Editor, Opposition Leader, Robert Corbin has announced his decision not to run for president at the upcoming 2011 general elections. This latest move has come as no surprise to those of us who...

Jockeys asked to renew licence

Apr 01, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Jockeys asked to renew licence

The general horse racing public, horse owners, trainers of race horses, grooms and jockeys are asked to note that no person shall ride in any race at any recognised meeting until they obtained a...

R.H.O.C. WILL BE THE MAN

Apr 01, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on R.H.O.C. WILL BE THE MAN

Mr. Robert Herman Orlando Corbin will be the PNCR presidential candidate for the 2011 general and regional elections. While it was recently announced that he will not be running as the party’s...

Jagdeo attends launch of UK’s international climate change action plan

Apr 01, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo attends launch of UK’s international climate change action plan

President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday joined UK’s Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Ed Miliband, for the launch of ”Beyond Copenhagen: The UK Government’s International Climate Change Action...

15,000 semi-literates each year

Apr 01, 2010 knews Editorial Comments Off on 15,000 semi-literates each year

Yesterday, some 18,000 began writing the examination that is now known as the National Grade Six Assessment. It has been around for a very long time under many guises, one of which was the Government...

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Due diligence on investments must become a priority

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- In 1985, the Forbes Burnham government looking for economic salvation, entered into a memorandum... more