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Shop owner shot in chest by bandits

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Shop owner shot in chest by bandits

A Kaneville businessman was last evening shot in the chest by armed bandits who invaded his residence, where he also operates a shop. Up to press time, he was listed as critical. The victim, 30...

Journalist Clem David succumbs

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Veteran journalist Clem David, a household name in print, radio and television for over three decades, passed away last night at his Eccles, East Bank Demerara home. Kaieteur News understands that...

Nurse injured as ambulance collides with car

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Nurse injured as ambulance collides with car

A nurse sustained injuries to her face and leg, when a city-bound ambulance from New Amsterdam collided with a car at Ogle, East Coast Demerara. The nurse, Ingrid Roberts, one of her colleagues, the...

UG students arrested for firecracker explosion on campus

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Two first-year University of Guyana (UG) Faculty of Technology students were yesterday arrested in connection with igniting a firecracker on the Turkeyen campus, which resulted in panic among those...

Dem boys seh…Was grenade and big squib and panic

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Was grenade and big squib and panic

Old people have a saying that goat dung does only wait fuh high breeze. And of course Rohee did say that goat ain’t bite he. Dem boys seh that Wednesday some man explode a grenade outside Stabroek...

McWilfred elected to head new mining body at Bartica

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on McWilfred elected to head new mining body at Bartica

In what can be considered as a major shakeup within the mining industry, Bartica yesterday launched its own association and signaled its intentions to meet with government shortly. Calling itself the...

Country braces for intense rainy season

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Country braces for intense rainy season

Guyana is currently experiencing and is being affected by La Niña weather conditions and the most recent statistical and forecast models indicate that this event is expected to sustain or increase...

Stall holder still in custody

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Stall holder still in custody

By Michael Jordan Police have detained stall holder Mark Hyman, called ‘Bow Wow’ as they seek answers to the circumstances that led to Wednesday’s grenade explosion which killed a vagrant and...

PSC non-appointment affects police promotions

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Anxious police ranks are on an indefinite wait for the release of the Force’s annual list of promotions. The promotions were to have taken effect from January 1st, but have been put on hold,...

RUSAL, union meet with govt.

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– warned of compulsory arbitration if talks fail A key meeting, widely seen as the beginning of the resolution of the year-long standoff between Russian-owned, RUSAL/Bauxite Company of Guyana...

GPHC fully capable of dealing with mass casualties – Medical Services Director

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on GPHC fully capable of dealing with mass casualties – Medical Services Director

The staff of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) came in for high praise for their rapid and effective response following Wednesday’s grenade explosion in the city, during which some...

Vendors turn to PNCR for assistance

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With white pieces of cloth tied around various visible body parts, several vendors of the Stabroek Market Square yesterday paid an impromptu visit to Congress Place to speak with Opposition leader...

Ejected market vendors picket ministries, City Hall

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Ejected market vendors picket ministries, City Hall

– Council to review policy on seasonal vending By Latoya Giles and Leonard Gildarie Following a grenade explosion on Wednesday morning that claimed the life of one and left 19 injured at the...

Guyana CL T20 players not yet paid

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana CL T20 players not yet paid

Stadium and lights made available to National team By Sean Devers The participation fee and prize money owned to the Guyana cricket team which participated in the 2010 Airtel Champions League T20...

Commander Vyphuis denies bad-mouthing government

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Commander Vyphuis denies bad-mouthing government

A recent publication on a website operated by social activist Mark Benschop has thrown a wedge between senior officers of the Guyana Police Force and the Jagdeo administration. Commander of ‘A’...

GPL could have saved US$3M on Wartsila generators

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on GPL could have saved US$3M on Wartsila generators

Dear Editor, I refer to the Peeping Tom article in Kaieteur News on January 5th 2011. I myself have some questions on this matter. I have in my possession an email to Messrs Winston Brassington,...

Under20s commence training at Bayrock Ground

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Under20s commence training at Bayrock Ground

Head Coach believes Guyana will advance to finals Training ahead of what is being considered the most crucial matches the National Under-20’s are set to play in Suriname later this month, began...

What weapon can be used to rid the world of violence against women?

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on What weapon can be used to rid the world of violence against women?

Dear Editor, Domestic violence is a woman’s unending nightmare from biblical days to this modern age as her struggles continue to survive in a world stranglehold by evil, man being the tool used to...

Shondell ‘Mystery Lady’ Alfred cops Most Inspirational Boxer of the year award

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Shondell ‘Mystery Lady’ Alfred cops Most Inspirational Boxer of the year award

Every year top boxing analysts and experts convene to evaluate the performances of female boxers worldwide and place these performances in their proper perspective. Over the years, many top notch...

Mr. Greenidge’s contract came to an end he was not fired

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Greenidge’s contract came to an end he was not fired

Dear Editor, I have noticed that in the media and in your publication (Kaieteur News) that CARICOM has fired Mr. Carl Greenidge and at the insistence of the Government of Guyana. Stabroek News and...

Enmore, Farm and New Mosque record wins

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Enmore, Farm and New Mosque record wins

Defending champions Enmore, Farm and New Mosque were in winner’s row when competition in the Trophy Stall sponsored Muslim Youth Organisation organised Inter-Jamaat 10-overs round-robin competition...

Minister Nadir must now walk the talk

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Minister Nadir must now walk the talk

Dear Editor, In what appears to be a forced awakening, an election year publicity stunt or a cheap gimmick, Minister Manzoor Nadir chooses to now publicly admit what the Guyana Bauxite & General...

IT specialist flown in to track hacker

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on IT specialist flown in to track hacker

Over the past few weeks, several government-run internet websites have been infiltrated by hackers, and despite efforts by the Police Force to track the perpetrators, the attacks continue. The...

The NIS is willing to engage anyone who needs additional information

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on The NIS is willing to engage anyone who needs additional information

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News dated Wednesday, December 22, 2010, carried a letter under the caption “There’s a lot wrong with NIS”. The National Insurance Scheme noted Mr. Mervin’s concerns and...

Critical works being done on Pomeroon embankment

Jan 07, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Critical works being done on Pomeroon embankment

Flood-weary farmers of Pomeroon, in Region Two, Essequibo, are set to receive a timely boost with critical embankment works. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the exercise, which costs in...

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Morally Right. Legally wrong

…Peeping Tom Morally Right. Legally wrong Kaieteur News- The situation concerning the disputed parliamentary seat held... more