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Guyana and China sign significant grant Agreement

Dec 14, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Guyana and China sign significant grant Agreement

By Amar Panday The Government of Guyana and the People’s Republic of China yesterday signed a grant agreement to the tune of $50 million yuan or approximately US$8 million. At yesterday’s signing...

Bartica unveils monument to mass murder victims

Dec 14, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Bartica unveils monument to mass murder victims

Two years after the Bartica Massacre, which claimed 12 lives, the town commissioned the Monument of Hope” to honour those who died. The monument was blessed by Reverend Cornell Moss, in the...

Crippled Wakenaam resident seeks Minister’s intervention

Dec 14, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Crippled Wakenaam resident seeks Minister’s intervention

… after public assistance halted A Wakenaam resident is calling on Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand to investigate why public assistance paid to him was cut off and...

Former blood bank employee alleges victimisation

Dec 14, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Former blood bank employee alleges victimisation

A former Blood Bank employee has accused her employers of a breach of the contract she signed with them. Grace Grant Andries said that she became employed with the Blood Bank from September last year...

Hinterland road forces community dislocation

Dec 14, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Hinterland road forces community dislocation

…parents rent homes for school children The main road leading to the Santa Rosa Secondary School in the Kumaka District, Region One has become increasingly deplorable over the last few months due...

People of African descent prepare for year of activities

Dec 14, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on People of African descent prepare for year of activities

The Region Ten organising Committee for the International Year for people of African descent, which will be commemorated next year, is optimistic about the positive role they will play in helping to...

Essequibo rice farmers lose millions to flooding

Dec 14, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Essequibo rice farmers lose millions to flooding

Rice farmers who occupy the Lima Housing Scheme area, on the Essequibo Coast, have suffered significant losses. Over the last month, an estimated 200 acres of rice lands continue to be submerged and...

Thieves use car jack to enter home

Dec 14, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Thieves use car jack to enter home

… but pensioners foil them A pensioner and his wife who foiled an attempted robbery at their home in Wajid Ali Street, Diamond East Bank Demerara yesterday, are furious at what they describe as a...

Dale Hing is Spads National Smallbore Champion

Dec 14, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Dale Hing is Spads National Smallbore Champion

The Guyana NRA Smallbore Year End Championship ended with Dale Hing edging former Champion Dr. Johan DaSilva into second place. Hing captured the Spads Inc. sponsored Year End Championships Trophy...

The influx of cars

Dec 14, 2010 knews Editorial Comments Off on The influx of cars

There are going to be some serious headaches for the people using the streets in the coming days. Those who drive may find that they may have to park and walk long distances because the streets are...

Britany van Lange & Ronaldo Rodrigues to fly Golden Arrowhead

Dec 14, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Britany van Lange & Ronaldo Rodrigues to fly Golden Arrowhead

Two of Guyana’s most promising swimmers – Britany van Lange and Ronaldo Rodrigues – will be this country’s representatives at the 10th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) in Dubai...

Region’s Best at ASATT Swim Invitational

Dec 14, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Region’s Best at ASATT Swim Invitational

Niall Roberts to headline a Guyana combined 5-member team Leading Guyanese swimmer Niall Roberts will headline Guyana’s 5-member team to the Annual 4-day ASATT Invitational Inter Club Swim Meet...

Marathon Man wins feature at Port Mourant

Dec 14, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Marathon Man wins feature at Port Mourant

Crawford, Jagdeo and Jumbo Jet stables put on outstanding performances By Samuel Whyte Marathon Man out of the Jumbo Jet stables produced a mesmerizing turn of speed to create a major upset and...

GTTA host high-profiled Award, Closing Ceremony

Dec 14, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on GTTA host high-profiled Award, Closing Ceremony

– Association get kudos from Prime Minister By Edison Jefford There was unanimous concurrence from major stakeholders Sunday night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall that table tennis is...

My car broke down with my wife inside

Dec 14, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on My car broke down with my wife inside

I keep telling readers that there are mysterious signs trying to tell me about something evil in my Christmas shopping. I have had four close encounters and that is it for me. I am not shopping for...

We will deliver our customary standards – Kashif Muhammad

Dec 14, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on We will deliver our customary standards – Kashif Muhammad

Urges teenage fans to protect themselves against HIV/AIDS Co-Director of the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation Kashif Muhammad has promised sponsors and the entire football fraternity that they can...

Guyana begin T20 preparations

Dec 14, 2010 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana begin T20 preparations

Sarwan’s fitness continue to improve – Seeram By Sean Devers Guyana begin the defence of Regional T20 cricket title against Jamaica from the 10th of next month in Antigua and yesterday the 21...

NORWAY IS NOT TO BE BLAMED!

Dec 14, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on NORWAY IS NOT TO BE BLAMED!

In this week’s column we examine the recent developments as regards the agreement between Guyana and Norway. Guyana is complaining that the World Bank is not moving fast enough to have the funds...

Look out Linden, here we come!

Dec 14, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Look out Linden, here we come!

Dear Editor, I read the letter that was written by Mr. Frank Fyfee and it was so heart-warming to read. I always watch the awards show on TV and wish if one day I can get an award too, but thanks to...

Unimaginable cruelty to a beautiful animal

Dec 14, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Unimaginable cruelty to a beautiful animal

Dear Editor, While driving down Hunter Street, I noticed a beautiful, young female dog laying at the side of the narrow road and not moving. The road was very busy and worried that it might get hit...

Congrats, ‘Teacher Mohabir’

Dec 14, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Congrats, ‘Teacher Mohabir’

Dear Editor, I am very pleased to read about ‘Teacher Mohabir’ as a Special Person. Congratulations, Sir. I was one of his many pupils he may not remember, but this letter here may refresh his...

An utter embarrassment

Dec 14, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on An utter embarrassment

Dear Editor, While the disciplined services would receive their fat bonuses and tax-free salaries in a few days’ time, there is no excuse at all from the government for offering teachers a meager...

Praise is due, however…

Dec 14, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Praise is due, however…

Dear Editor, I congratulate your newspapers for continually featuring people who have made a mark in Guyana and in some cases outside of Guyana in their respective fields and indeed, praise is due to...

Mystery caller claims to have missing woman

Dec 13, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Mystery caller claims to have missing woman

Where is Barbita Sarjou? – says family As the mystery surrounding the whereabouts of 28-year-old Barbita Sarjou remains unsolved, her close relatives are claiming that they have been receiving...

Two more to face multiple charges today

Dec 13, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Two more to face multiple charges today

Ministry of Health arson… The two other “terror gang” suspects who were detained Friday by the police are expected to appear in court today. This newspaper was told that the men are...

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