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Jagdeo fumes at World Bank

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Jagdeo fumes at World Bank

Not a cent yet from Norway By Neil Marks in Cancun, Mexico Guyana has not received a cent yet from the country’s forest-saving deal with Norway and President Bharrat Bharrat Jagdeo used a gathering...

Vehicle crashes into Nursery School at Rose Hall Town

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Vehicle crashes into Nursery School at Rose Hall Town

It could have been catastrophic had the children been in school, but thankfully it was earlier than the usual commencement of classes at the Rose Hall Town Nursery School. At around 07:40 hours...

‘Saltfish gang’ captured and beaten at Parika

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on ‘Saltfish gang’ captured and beaten at Parika

Last evening, four members of the infamous ‘Saltfish gang’ that has reportedly been targeting heavy-duty vehicles around the country were caught. Reports are that the four men, ranging in age...

Trouble brewing in PNCR camp

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Trouble brewing in PNCR camp

…as NY group protests Presidential Candidate process The process that the People’s National Congress Reform has adopted to identify a Presidential candidate has irked the party’s New York Group...

Female condoms attract $28M bid

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Female condoms attract $28M bid

…Health Ministry looking to secure 29,000 units The Ministry of Health will soon be making more female condoms available for use in Guyana as the National Procurement and Tender Administration...

Sixth witness testifies at Neesa Gopaul murder PI

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Sixth witness testifies at Neesa Gopaul murder PI

Detective Inspector Joel David, who is stationed at Ruimveldt, was the sixth person called to give evidence as the Neesa Gopaul preliminary inquiry continued before Magistrate Priya Beharry at the...

Dem boys seh…De World Bank mek Bharrat cry

Dec 10, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…De World Bank mek Bharrat cry

When de sugar workers ask fuh money de government didn’t understand wha dem complaining about. Dem had dem pay and that was enough. But dem boys seh that when de shoe deh pun de other foot it does...

Pegasus winners receive prizes

Dec 10, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pegasus winners receive prizes

All the outstanding performers in this year’s Pegasus Open Tennis Championships received their prizes yesterday during a simple presentation ceremony that was conducted on the Hotel Hardcourts....

18 years have passed

Dec 10, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on 18 years have passed

By Rawle Welch Even after a profusion of enquiries which were quickly followed by a similar amount of pronouncements and aggressive responses from the National Sports Commission and the Ministry of...

Police issue two more bulletins

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Police issue two more bulletins

The Guyana Police Force has issued two more wanted bulletins, this time for the suspect in a 1998 murder, and a man fingered in the recent 21 kilograms of cocaine bust. Police say that Christopher...

Education Ministry joins fight to combat hunger

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Education Ministry joins fight to combat hunger

Trophies and certificates of appreciation were yesterday presented to students from various schools across the country to recognise their participation in a recent competition to mark their support...

GRA on track to achieve $94B revenue target

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on GRA on track to achieve $94B revenue target

– Container scanner, new features in 2011 Despite a challenging year in which large taxpayers were troubled to make payments, the country is set to achieve its $94B revenue target. According to...

REDD deal in jeopardy at climate summit

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on REDD deal in jeopardy at climate summit

– Brazil accused of blocking progress By Neil Marks in Cancun, Mexico Negotiations on forest protection, or Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation, or REDD Plus, was seen as one...

Relatives ‘satisfied’ with findings

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Relatives ‘satisfied’ with findings

By Latoya Giles “We feel satisfied that the report has unearthed the truth…..we now hope that the company will keep to their word.” This was the expressed opinion and desire of Cheryl Munroe,...

Bandits beat victims as robberies continue

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Bandits beat victims as robberies continue

Despite grandiose plans to ensure the safety of citizens throughout the Christmas holidays, bandits continue to make a mockery of the police in certain parts of the country. While police in...

Spready’s Bakery Berbice U-19 Cricket resumes

Dec 10, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Spready’s Bakery Berbice U-19 Cricket resumes

Shiwtahal’s 7-7 confirms No. 2’s place in Q/finals The 2010 Spready’s Bakery Berbice 50-over Under-19 Cricket Competition resumed recently with No. 2 winning their latest Zone B (West Bank...

Policy initiatives to improve quality of learning outcomes

Dec 10, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Policy initiatives to improve quality of learning outcomes

Dear Editor, I have been following the intense debate in the media for the past several weeks on the Ministry of Education’s policy on repetition. I was very satisfied that the Minister of...

‘Suriname’s path to international acceptability’ does not ‘run through Vlissengen Road’

Dec 10, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on ‘Suriname’s path to international acceptability’ does not ‘run through Vlissengen Road’

Dear Editor, “Suriname’s path to international acceptability” does not “run through Vlissengen Road.” (SN, Sep. 30, 2010). Suriname’s economic and political development does not depend on...

Fitness a problem, Munroe banking on tactical preparation

Dec 10, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fitness a problem, Munroe banking on tactical preparation

– As Men’s Singles champ goes for three in a row By Edison Jefford Current National Men’s Table Tennis Singles Champion, Godfrey Munroe believes fitness will be his biggest problem...

Republic Bank launches new phase for “Power To Make A Difference”

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Republic Bank launches new phase for “Power To Make A Difference”

As more emphasis is placed on the “less fortunate and needy” in society, especially around the festive season, a number of institutions will continue to host community outreach programmes as...

President Jagdeo owes Guyana lots of apologies

Dec 10, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on President Jagdeo owes Guyana lots of apologies

Dear Editor, The Honorable Charles R. Ramson, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs wrote a letter to Kaieteur News (12/8/2010) saying that, “Nigel Hughes owes President Jagdeo an...

Brazilian grass track riders entertain Rupununi residents

Dec 10, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Brazilian grass track riders entertain Rupununi residents

Following an invitation from the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce recently, approximately 16 Brazilian grass track riders descended on Lethem and put on a show which thrilled area residents last Sunday...

GuySuCo effectively rules out wage increase for 2010

Dec 10, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on GuySuCo effectively rules out wage increase for 2010

– admits production will miss mark “by some margin” The likelihood of sugar workers being paid an increase along with an Annual Production Incentive (API) before Christmas has been...

National Testing Week target surpassed by 5,000

Dec 10, 2010 knews News Comments Off on National Testing Week target surpassed by 5,000

…as HIV prevalence among adolescents remains concern Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy has revealed that a total of 35,000 persons took the opportunity to know their HIV status during the National...

UG students are being made ‘scapegoats’ for admin.’s political agenda

Dec 10, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on UG students are being made ‘scapegoats’ for admin.’s political agenda

Dear Editor, As a past student of the University of Guyana (UG), I have closely followed the institution throughout the years and I must say that I am disappointed in the institution. The level of...