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Homosexuality, man-kissing and logical deduction

Aug 12, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Homosexuality, man-kissing and logical deduction

One of Guyana’s most talented young lawyers that I predict will be a formidable name at the bar asked me last week if I think a certain person he named is a homosexual. My first reaction is that I...

Ex-cop died from shock, hemorrhage

Aug 12, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-cop died from shock, hemorrhage

– some suspects released A post mortem examination performed on the body of 32-year-old ex-policeman, Sheldon Matheson, has revealed that he died from shock and hemorrhage due to multiple...

Guyanese players in the dark – No response from GCB to WIPA’s proposal

Aug 12, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese players in the dark – No response from GCB to WIPA’s proposal

WIPA shares the Guyanese players concern about being kept in the dark about the arrangements for their participation in the forthcoming Airtel CLT20 scheduled for September 2010 in South Africa. The...

Irresponsibility on the roadways

Aug 12, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Irresponsibility on the roadways

If you did not see the front page of last Sunday’s Kaieteur News, I invite you to take a look. There is quite a revealing photograph on display. It was taken at the scene of an accident on Lombard...

The school feeding programme is necessary

Aug 12, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The school feeding programme is necessary

Dear Editor, A full stomach helps children concentrate better on their lessons. But not every family can afford three square meals for their children each day. The school feeding programme, in which...

Construction of Biker Fest ramps underway

Aug 12, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Construction of Biker Fest ramps underway

-professionals transforming National Park United States-based Professional Skateboarders, Jeff Ferris and Benji Galloway are transforming the National Park according to international specifications...

Nadir denounces Ramjattan’s remarks

Aug 12, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Nadir denounces Ramjattan’s remarks

Dear Editor, I write in condemnation of the remarks made by the Hon. Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan in Kaieteur News and the manner in which you have reported on his motion. The MP,...

The PNCR and AFC need to get their act together now!

Aug 12, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PNCR and AFC need to get their act together now!

Dear Editor, I am aware that Guyana has a serious drug problem, but politicians and political pundits must avoid taking that stuff… it’s dangerous. I have to admit; the opposition parties,...

Destitutes, garbage and long-lasting benefits

Aug 12, 2010 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Destitutes, garbage and long-lasting benefits

The garbage crisis which threatened to overwhelm every aspect of our lives, has received an increased level of attention over the past few days, and there is obvious relief in a besieged capital....

Fisherman knifed to death by neighbour

Aug 11, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Fisherman knifed to death by neighbour

By Jenelle Carter Just after noon yesterday, a 43-year-old fisherman, Nandalall Bopat, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Leonora Cottage Hospital. The man’s upper body bore several gaping...

Minibus slams into four vehicles outside hospital

Aug 11, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Minibus slams into four vehicles outside hospital

– no one seriously injured A minibus driven by an allegedly drunken driver caused a five-vehicle smash-up on Monday night in front of the New Amsterdam Hospital. Investigators are of the...

Prison population concerns authorities

Aug 11, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Prison population concerns authorities

– Staggering 26:1 inmate/officer ratio highlights plight The ever-increasing prison population has underscored the urgent need for an aggressive approach to recruit additional and qualified...

Engineering firm enters $170M bid for installation of street lights

Aug 11, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Engineering firm enters $170M bid for installation of street lights

One engineering firm has bid some $170M to undertake the installation of street lights along certain sections of the Corentyne Highway. The project would have been advertised several weeks ago...

Girl, 10, struck by bicycle, dies several hours later

Aug 11, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Girl, 10, struck by bicycle, dies several hours later

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death yesterday morning of 10-year-old Teneshia Edwards, of Parika, East Bank Essequibo, According to a police release, investigations...

Lethem residents forced to buy-back fuel from Brazilians

Aug 11, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Lethem residents forced to buy-back fuel from Brazilians

….as supplies dwindle Lethem residents are being forced to buy-back fuel from Brazil as stocks run low in face of the closure of a road that links that border area to Linden. Residents yesterday...

Gov’t moves to lift export ban on scrap metal

Aug 11, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t moves to lift export ban on scrap metal

…as dealers commit to “policing” themselves By Leonard Gildarie Government is moving to lift the ban on the export of scrap metal but a number of phased measures will first have to be...

GT&T contributes $$$ as Pan Am Karate C/Ships preparation continues

Aug 11, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT&T contributes $$$ as Pan Am Karate C/Ships preparation continues

By Sean Devers The Guyana Karate College (GKC) is preparing to host the 11th International Shotokan Federation (ISKF) Pan American Karate Championships from August 12-15 at the Cliff Anderson Sports...

‘Use Guyana’s 20/20 success as motivation’

Aug 11, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Use Guyana’s 20/20 success as motivation’

GCB President tells National female cricketers By Sean Devers South Africa will host the first ever ICC Women’s Cricket Challenge, with South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Netherlands...

PS King meets T&T junior Windball cricketers

Aug 11, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on PS King meets T&T junior Windball cricketers

Despite an unavoidable late start, the scheduled meeting between the visiting Trinidad and Tobago Primary Schools Windball cricketers and Permanent Secretary attached to the Ministry of Culture,...

Girls excited and eager to be here – Rampersad-Gocool

Aug 11, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Girls excited and eager to be here – Rampersad-Gocool

Manager of the visiting Trinidad & Tobago Primary Schools Windball Cricket team who’re here on a five-test series told Kaieteur Sport that the girls are extremely excited to be here to engage...

Mayor’s Cup Youth Squad impress in Suriname

Aug 11, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mayor’s Cup Youth Squad impress in Suriname

The Mayor’s Cup Youth Squads turned in impressive performances in their two-match Goodwill tour of neighbouring Suriname last week, winning one and losing one game to Suriname’s senior squad....

Morgan is best lifter as Guyana claim three medals at regional Powerlifting C/ships

Aug 11, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Morgan is best lifter as Guyana claim three medals at regional Powerlifting C/ships

Guyana claimed three medals at the CAC championships even as Randolph Morgan claimed the best lifter accolade. Junior lifter from Essequibo Kenneth Melville lifting in the Men’s open 110kg class...

BCB to launch Deonarine Cricket Fund, Guyana Snr Players Charity Programme

Aug 11, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB to launch Deonarine Cricket Fund, Guyana Snr Players Charity Programme

The Berbice Cricket Board as part of its junior cricketers development and public outreach campaign, on September 4 would be launching two new programmes. The BCB would launch the Narsingh Deonarine...

Let’s salute the first female National Basketball team September, 1976

Aug 11, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Let’s salute the first female National Basketball team September, 1976

Dear Editor, As Guyana female National Basketballers prepare for International engagements against North Carolina All Stars and Antigua and Barbuda, it’s important to pay homage to the players who...

Gov’t earmarks its rates and taxes for waste contractors

Aug 11, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t earmarks its rates and taxes for waste contractors

By Sharmain Cornette Without considering whether there will be any operational ramifications, government has taken a decision to release monies it owes to the municipality in rates and taxes, only if...

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Guyana and US sign pact to strengthen cooperation, address regional challenges

By Shania Williams Kaieteur News- Guyana and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday, aimed... more