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PSC non-appointment affects police promotions

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on PSC non-appointment affects police promotions

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.

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on RUSAL, union meet with govt.

– 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

Jan 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Vendors turn to PNCR for assistance

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...

Reds Perreira supports Ali for GCA Presidency

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reds Perreira supports Ali for GCA Presidency

As campaigning for the January 30 Guyana Cricket Board Elections heat up, International Cricket commentator and Eastern Caribbean Sports Consultant Guyanese born Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira is...

Wiki-d Corruption

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Wiki-d Corruption

While we await the release of the alleged 300-odd US cables on Guyana that were pilfered and delivered to WikiLeaks, we have a very clear picture of what may emerge: tales of corruption. This is not...

A vision for the sugar industry in 2011

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on A vision for the sugar industry in 2011

Dear Editor, The New Year has arrived and I would like to take the opportunity to wish all Guyana a happy and prosperous 2011. However, we can’t forget certain events that we closed last year with,...

Tropical fascism’s comical moments last year

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Tropical fascism’s comical moments last year

One thing you can say about our ruling leaders – they never fail to engender moments of hilarity. They never fail to appear comical in the eyes of the population. In the spotlight in 2010 was...

ERC salutes UN’s ‘Int’l Year for People of African Descent’

Jan 07, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on ERC salutes UN’s ‘Int’l Year for People of African Descent’

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) yesterday saluted the United Nations General Assembly’s December 18, 2009 proclamation that this year would be recognized as, “International Year for People...

Solomon making a difference in Tortola

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Solomon making a difference in Tortola

By Rawle Welch Former national rugby coach Sherlock Solomon, who recently returned home for the Christmas holidays took time out to have a chat with Kaieteur Sport about his new assignment in...

We need to stop fooling ourselves

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on We need to stop fooling ourselves

Dear Editor, I respond to a letter by C. Kenrick Hunte, appearing in the SN and Kaieteur News of Wednesday, January 5, 2011 under the captions, “Where is Minister Persaud’s evidence of GAIBANK...

Table Tennis Review: Sport moving forward

Jan 07, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Table Tennis Review: Sport moving forward

By Edison Jefford The last year, 2010, began with the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) outlining its Plans and Objectives for the year even though the serving administration knew that it’s...

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Members of the National Assembly should exercise civility towards their peers

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The following column was published two years ago in response to the same controversy that... more