February 2011

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‘Screw’ Richmond Schools Football Opening Ceremony set for March 1

Feb 24, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on ‘Screw’ Richmond Schools Football Opening Ceremony set for March 1

The Opening Ceremony for the 3rd Annual Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Schools Football Tournament which is set to officially commence on March 8 will be held on March 1 at the Mackenzie Sports Club...

Ogle Airport records highest water accumulation since 2005 floods

Feb 24, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Ogle Airport records highest water accumulation since 2005 floods

Like many other parts of Georgetown, East Coast and West Coast Demerara, West Bank Demerara and the Ogle Airport were not spared flood waters. And according to officials there the water level has...

Why should governorship of a territory be done by outsiders and not insiders?

Feb 24, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why should governorship of a territory be done by outsiders and not insiders?

Dear Editor, I refer to the published letter (Kaieteur News 22-02-11) captioned, “Kissoon and his anti- non-resident stance” by someone who gave his name as Brandon Samaroo. I take it that there...

The ERC will become a dangerous agent. It must be stopped

Feb 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The ERC will become a dangerous agent. It must be stopped

It is the view of many political observers that as the 2011 national election begins to take shape, Juan Edghill ( I chose not to use, Bishop), under the rubric of the defunct Ethnic Relations...

WHAT IS PREQUALIFICATION?

Feb 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom 1

In order for our readers to understand the issue of procurement, today we publish an explanation about pre-qualification of bidders. The public must not be confused between prequalification and a...

Celebrating a day that marks the beginning of our long suffering is indeed bizarre and unsound

Feb 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Celebrating a day that marks the beginning of our long suffering is indeed bizarre and unsound

Dear Editor, In Guyana, we now have several statutory holidays celebrating ‘Indian’ cultural and religious occasions such as the Hindu’s Phagwah and Diwali and Muslim’s Eid-Ul-Aza and...

The citizens are tired and fed up of being tired and fed up

Feb 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The citizens are tired and fed up of being tired and fed up

Dear Editor, The minister in charge of our roadways should be made to resign; just look at the West Coast and East Bank Demerara roads and all the roads in Georgetown – and don’t tell us...

Satirical skits must reflect a significant quantum of truth and reality

Feb 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Satirical skits must reflect a significant quantum of truth and reality

Dear Editor, On Friday last, I enjoyed that which must be considered the best “Link Show” in years. Obviously a lot of work has gone into the production. But allow me to comment on two aspects of...

Improving relationships with GECOM is a two way course

Feb 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Improving relationships with GECOM is a two way course

Dear Editor, Please permit me to respond to the letter penned by Mr. Sixtus Edwards (Kaieteur News of Thursday, February 12, 2011), under the caption, “AFC looks forward to a stronger partnership...

Is the AFC advocating communism and race politics?

Feb 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Is the AFC advocating communism and race politics?

Dear Editor, It seems that the Alliance For Change (AFC) is advocating communism and race politics. How else can you justify calls by AFC General Secretary Sixtus Edwards for a return to Jagan’s...

The day the weather people got it all wrong

Feb 24, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on The day the weather people got it all wrong

It is written somewhere in the Scriptures that Jesus once chided someone of his believers with the words, “Oh ye of little faith.” Yesterday almost never saw the annual Mashramani Float Parade...

Murder accused escapes from Camp Street jail

Feb 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Murder accused escapes from Camp Street jail

– warder under close arrest Prison officials assisted by their counterparts in the Joint Services have launched a manhunt for a murder accused who escaped from the Camp Street prison under...

Govt. did not advertise for drugs – Ramsammy admits

Feb 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. did not advertise for drugs – Ramsammy admits

IPA claim of dishonesty… …says only pre-qualified companies were invited to bid Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy, yesterday, at a press briefing to refute claims by Chief Executive Officer of...

Float parade is on today – Culture Minister

Feb 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Float parade is on today – Culture Minister

By Latoya Giles “Tomorrow (today) is a national holiday…its Republic Day” said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony emphasised at a press briefing yesterday afternoon,...

Shieldstown resident stabbed to death

Feb 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Shieldstown resident stabbed to death

– Suspect in custody Police have arrested one man in connection with the stabbing to death of 33-year-old canecutter Bharrat Tahpaul called ‘Sunil’, of 192 Shieldstown, West Bank Berbice....

Dem boys seh…Nutten can stop Mash, and de rain run

Feb 23, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Nutten can stop Mash, and de rain run

Guyanese like a holiday and dem like a freeness. Li’l rain fall and Bharrat panic and decide to call off de float parade. He forget that Mash is something that don’t ever move. Is a Cuffy thing....

Health Ministry, GWI issue safety tips in wake of heavy rainfall

Feb 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry, GWI issue safety tips in wake of heavy rainfall

Sections of the country were overwhelmed with water on Monday resulting from intense rainfall which brought with it memories of the 2005 flood. In light of flooding concerns, the Ministry of Health...

Excessive rains will compromise city’s drainage system

Feb 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Excessive rains will compromise city’s drainage system

– City Mayor The drainage system of Georgetown is designed to take off 1.5 to two inches of rainfall over a 24-hour period. However, the system was noticeably compromised over a 24-hour period of...

Moses ready to perform miracles on impending ProAm boxing card

Feb 23, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Moses ready to perform miracles on impending ProAm boxing card

Mandessa Moses was tested to the hilt when she underwent training sessions yesterday afternoon at the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym (ALBG), in preparation for her catchweight bout against...

R&R Mash cycle race programme set for this weekend

Feb 23, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on R&R Mash cycle race programme set for this weekend

National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohamed MS has organized the 20th Annual Mashramani Cycle Programme on Saturday, February 26 and Sunday February 27, which is sponsored by R&R International Limited...

Top horses on show as Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club host race meet

Feb 23, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Top horses on show as Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club host race meet

The nation’s top horses would be complimented by two recent imported animals to add to the excitement when the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club and Sports Facility presents a grand one day horse...

ITTF Level I Coaches’ Course Ends

Feb 23, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on ITTF Level I Coaches’ Course Ends

– Paralympics Session on today After four days of intense instruction, practical and theoretical work, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Level I Coaches’ Course wrapped up...

Cheryl Thompson returned as CCC President

Feb 23, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cheryl Thompson returned as CCC President

Gemma Williams retains Secretarial post Cheryl Thompson was returned as President of the Continental Cycle Club (CCC) when their Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday February 12, at their...

Keen action expected in Republic Anniversary rapid chess tournament

Feb 23, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Keen action expected in Republic Anniversary rapid chess tournament

Local chess players would be called to duty when the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) in collaboration with DDL, under its TOPCO Juices brand, stages a one-day Republic Anniversary Rapid Chess...

BVA programme continues today with exhibition games

Feb 23, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on BVA programme continues today with exhibition games

By Samuel Whyte Despite the inclement weather the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) in the quest to spread the game in Berbice is set to participate in two different exhibition activities on...

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– Book spot in National C/ship (Kaieteur News) – Leopold Street stamped their authority on the Georgetown leg of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ tournament on Friday, steam...

Abolish SBAs

May 04, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It would not be unusual for it to be discovered that students sitting CSEC and CAPE examinations are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complete their School Based Assessments (SBAs). Technology is now a normal part of students’ lives. Many students have access to...

A Pin, a Principle, and the Integrity of the Caribbean

May 03, 2026

Territorial claims are decided in court, not worn on a lapel By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – There are moments in international affairs when a seemingly small act reveals a much larger contest of principle. The recent controversy over the wearing, during official engagements in the...

How do Guyanese manage, survive?

May 04, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – A living standard -what is that animal? What does a livable income in Guyana look like? What does it allow? How do Guyanese manage? I begin with this basic definition: a livable income is what affords sufficient food daily, with enough left for nonfood bills. To...

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