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Residents accuse NDC Chairman of squatting

Jan 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Residents accuse NDC Chairman of squatting

Some residents of the Grove Diamond Housing Scheme are complaining that Chairman of the Neighbourhood Democratic Council, Omar Khan, is squatting. They have since written to President Bharrat Jagdeo,...

Man inflicts grievous bodily harm on sister

Jan 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Man inflicts grievous bodily harm on sister

Roy Cassias, of 228 East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on Zoe‘ Cassias, his sister. Roy who pleaded...

Forest exports in 2010 earn US$6M more than previous year

Jan 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Forest exports in 2010 earn US$6M more than previous year

Forest exports last year earned US$51M, some US$6M ($1.2B) more than 2009. this represented an increase of 13 per cent, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced. In a year in which Government was...

Gunmen rob parent at Tuschen Primary school

Jan 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen rob parent at Tuschen Primary school

-One suspect nabbed One man is currently in police custody assisting with investigations following an armed robbery committed on a parent at the Tuschen Primary School. Reports are that the incident...

No practice matches for Guyana team due to rain & unavailability of Stadium

Jan 06, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on No practice matches for Guyana team due to rain & unavailability of Stadium

By Sean Devers Guyana will begin the defence of their Caribbean T20 cricket title on Monday against Jamaica in Antigua without the planned practice matches this week. The Ramnaresh Sarwan led team...

Dr. Blackman birthday 7-a-side football finals re-fixed for Saturday

Jan 06, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Dr. Blackman birthday 7-a-side football finals re-fixed for Saturday

Due to the inclement weather last weekend the finals of the Dr. Noel Blackman birthday 7-a-side football tournament will be played on Saturday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) Ground, Bourda....

Carl Greenidge lashes out at critics

Jan 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Carl Greenidge lashes out at critics

“…the harassment by this Government has been a constant and relentless feature of my life since 1992” “In light of what has taken place over the last few weeks, it is rather ironic that in my...

The indiscipline continues

Jan 06, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on The indiscipline continues

The year is a mere six days old and already there have been more accidents that one can imagine. The number of these accidents appears to be more for this period than for any similar period in recent...

AFC chides NCN for not airing party’s New Year’s message

Jan 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on AFC chides NCN for not airing party’s New Year’s message

The Alliance For Change yesterday condemned the political machinations of the National Communications Network’s (NCN) administration, as reflected in the recent decision taken not to air the...

Three remanded on gun possession charges

Jan 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Three remanded on gun possession charges

Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry refused bail to Ronald Da Silva who appeared before her charged with possession of a gun and ammunition without being the holder of a firearm and ammunition...

The people I admired in 2010

Jan 06, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The people I admired in 2010

I know I am going to get criticized for my first preference. And yes I admit my reason is personal. But there are objective factors also in my choice. I begin with Nigel Hughes. Mr. Hughes and I go...

Anthony understands the importance of facilities

Jan 06, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Anthony understands the importance of facilities

By Edison Jefford Despite unnecessary construction delays and contractors’ procrastination, whether under pressure to produce or results from his personal or organisational initiatives, it became...

Mr. Nadir is performing a cunning political stunt

Jan 06, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Nadir is performing a cunning political stunt

Dear Editor, President Jagdeo, the ‘Earth Champion’ is treating Bauxite workers like rubbish The recent pronouncement by the Minister of Labour, Mr. Nadir on the year-old Bauxite Workers/Rusal...

TIME FOR A NEW HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Jan 06, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on TIME FOR A NEW HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Guyana needs a new human rights association. The present Guyana Human Rights Association has served its purpose. It should be thanked for its efforts, be awarded a medal of some sort and then put out...

Palms management targets recreation facilities

Jan 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Palms management targets recreation facilities

“This year, we will be working diligently towards moving further away from the stigma that suggests that the Palms offers no more than a shelter and food for its residents”, said the director of...

Plain talk indeed

Jan 06, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Plain talk indeed

Dear Editor, Had it not been for the wise and constructive statements from Mark Benschop on Plain Talk with Christopher Ram on January 02, 2011, I could have sworn that Mayor Hamilton Green’s weak...

Better administration needed at the National Library

Jan 06, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Better administration needed at the National Library

Dear Editor, I have been a member of The National Library in Georgetown for about 10 years and I observed some flaws in the administration, which I wish to address in this letter. Since I joined the...

Woman – God’s most beautiful creation – Maureen Singh said it and she is right

Jan 06, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Woman – God’s most beautiful creation – Maureen Singh said it and she is right

Dear Editor, I wanted to comment on the warm and touching letter, “ Woman – God’s most beautiful creation”, written by Maureen Singh, and published in the Kaieteur News, Thursday,...

Despite failures Jagdeo must be thanked

Jan 06, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Despite failures Jagdeo must be thanked

Dear Editor, President Bharrat Jagdeo will leave office next year, marking the end of about 11 years in the presidency of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. Whatever political views we hold, we must...

Guyana will be watching the ‘Magnificent Seven’ with interest

Jan 06, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Guyana will be watching the ‘Magnificent Seven’ with interest

Dear Editor, When I look at the impressive lineup of persons for nomination as the PNCR presidential candidate for the 2011 general elections, I see good people one and all. But as in any contest of...

Mr. Ralph Ramkarran’s democratic centralism

Jan 06, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Ralph Ramkarran’s democratic centralism

Dear Editor, Ever since declaring his interest in being the PPP’s presidential candidate for the constitutionally due general elections in 2011, Mr. Ralph Ramkarran has written several letters...

Crime and corruption continue to define current day Guyana

Jan 06, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Crime and corruption continue to define current day Guyana

Dear Editor, Guyanese, home and abroad look forward with much anticipation and interest to 2011. A year that many believe that real change will come to the nation as the people will ensure that good...

Breaking News: Man killed, several injured in Stabroek Market grenade explosion

Jan 05, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Breaking News: Man killed, several injured in Stabroek Market grenade explosion

A mid-morning explosion at the busy Stabroek Market area has left one man dead and several persons injured, creating panic in the country as news spread. Fire officials who were on the scene said...

One dead, four injured

Jan 05, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on One dead, four injured

…as car slams into utility pole near Canje Bridge A 23-year-old man was killed on the spot and four others injured at around 21:00 hrs last night after the car in which they were travelling in...

Woman tries cockroach scam at city restaurants

Jan 05, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Woman tries cockroach scam at city restaurants

…demands money and gets arrested A woman who identified herself as Melissa is currently in police custody after she attempted to fleece the Mei Tung Restaurant which is located above the Buddy’s...

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Tennis Association applauds historic GYD $8 billion allocation to the sports sector in the 2025 National Budget

‘Govt. must come clean on gas-to-energy project’

– spending US$2B on a project without financial, environmental studies is criminality at its worst – WPA Kaieteur... more