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4 years ago countries paid US$188 per laptop

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on 4 years ago countries paid US$188 per laptop

… OLPC in Peru, Uruguay Uruguay became the first country to place an official order for child-friendly laptops from the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative, and Peru looks set to follow. The...

OLPF… Kwame heads to pantry to avoid Laptop questions

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… Dr Luncheon doesn’t have info on purchases Kwame McCoy, the Press and Publicity Officer at the Office of the President, retreated to the pantry at the Presidential Secretariat to avoid...

Private developers capitalise on GuySuCo land

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Private developers capitalise on GuySuCo land

… roads, bridges being built Housing developments along the East Bank Demerara is picking up a fast pace with work progressing in a number of areas. Several developers have been granted plots...

Driver, Postman detained

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Police continue to detain two employees of the Guyana Post Office Corporation as they probe last Tuesday’s heist in which several mail bags, a firearm and a canister of money were stolen, after...

Dem boys seh…

Apr 14, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…

Airport up fuh sale, parking meter fuh de city One of de holy book seh something about he who knows and knows not that he knows is a blind man—hold he hand and show he de way. He who don’t know...

Bandits beat minibus driver in the eye

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits beat minibus driver in the eye

Balram Teekaram, a 43-year-old driver of route 32 minibus, and his son Rajendra Teekaram, 17, were attacked and robbed about 01:15hours yesterday, at their two-storey home located at Sea View, Anna...

No reports ever made to police against Glenn Lall

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on No reports ever made to police against Glenn Lall

Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo during a recent outreach meeting at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, had leveled an attack against Publisher of Kaieteur News, Glenn Lall. He accused Lall of being involved...

Court sessions shifted to community centre

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Court sessions shifted to community centre

… Christianburg courthouse fire With smoke still emanating from the rubble, all that remains of the Christianburg Courthouse in Linden, in the wake of Tuesday’s devastating fire presents a...

Depleting fish stock… Region, one step closer to finalizing combat plan

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Depleting fish stock… Region, one step closer to finalizing combat plan

By Leonard Gildarie Regional fishing experts on Tuesday started deliberations to finalise a common policy that should allow for the eventual sharing of resources. They also addressed the crucial...

Peace Corps inducts 23rd batch, commemorates 50 years of existence

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Peace Corps inducts 23rd batch, commemorates 50 years of existence

The delivery of health and education in Guyana, particularly in far-flung areas, is expected to be boosted considerably, with the addition of 36 new volunteers, compliments of Peace Corps Guyana....

Two more murder accused walk free

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By: Tiffany Bowen Two murder accused, Kevin Bamfield and Leroy Lynch, were on Monday rejoicing after Magistrate Sueanna Lovell dismissed the charge of murder that was instituted against them. The...

McKenzie High stun Kwakwani in crunch-time thriller

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– remain unbeaten in Royals Schools’ Championships By Edison Jefford The game is never over until it is over, and maybe Kwakwani Secondary School paid a heavy price to learn that lesson...

Abuse escalates as global justice gap expands

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Abuse escalates as global justice gap expands

– Women, especially the poor, bore the brunt Powerful governments are blocking advances in international justice by standing above the law on human rights, and shielding allies from criticism....

Venezuelan remanded on attempted murder charge

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Vincent Jack was yesterday remanded for allegedly attempting to murder his work colleague, Orlando Duncan. According to reports, the incident occurred at Iterinbang, Cuyuni River. The accused...

Stephen & Conan Belle seeking glory

Apr 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Stephen & Conan Belle seeking glory

By Franklin Wilson The father and son duo of Stephen and Conan Belle are aiming to ignite the waters with top podium finishes when the 36th Bartica Easter Regatta comes off on April 24 and 25 at...

Local swimmers return to Colgrain Pool

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– Repairs cost $6million Local swimmers and swimming enthusiasts will now have the opportunity to resume use of the Colgrain Pool on Camp Street after Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony and...

Body Max Gym hands over Mayor’s Cup football second prize

Apr 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Body Max Gym hands over Mayor’s Cup football second prize

After weeks of pulsating action the champions of the Mayor’s Cup football competition will be known when Conquerors FC squares off with Camptown FC at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground...

Ottawa Police Services train Caribbean officers

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Ottawa Police Services train Caribbean officers

…focus on domestic violence and sexual offences The law enforcement response to gender-based violence reports will be strengthened for several countries as selected officers embark on a two-week...

ECCB’s Carib 20/20 Quarterfinals set for Sunday

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The East Coast Cricket Board launches its 2011 season with two Carib T/20 quarterfinals matches from 13:00hrs this Sunday at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground and Strathaven Cricket Ground...

Two nabbed with stolen boat, seine

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Police say two men are being questioned in connection with a stolen boat and a quantity of seine found in their possession on the remote island of Hamburg, Essequibo River. A third man, Bhola...

$64.4M to be awarded for final closure of cells- Luncheon

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on $64.4M to be awarded for final closure of cells- Luncheon

Under the Georgetown solid waste programme $64.4M will be awarded for the final closing of the Le Repentir Landfill Site, this is according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon....

First Skype video- conference class at UGBC

Apr 14, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on First Skype video- conference class at UGBC

The University of Guyana Berbice Campus (UGBC) scored a first in its delivery of tertiary education in the Ancient County, using the latest in technology. The campus, on Tuesday, linked with a...

GMR&SC Drag Race opener set for May 1

Apr 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC Drag Race opener set for May 1

Following hot on the heels of its successful season opening Meeting last week, the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club will stage the first of three Drag Race events for the year on Sunday, May 1,...

Caribbean Container Inc. Easter Chess Tournament begins Saturday

Apr 14, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Caribbean Container Inc. Easter Chess Tournament begins Saturday

Caribbean Container Inc has joined the chess family with exclusive sponsorship of the Easter 2011 Chess Tournament. The tournament begins this Saturday April 16 and concludes on Sunday April 24,...

Cleveland Fraser arrives to keep ring date in ProAm card

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Barbadian based Guyanese boxing pugilist Cleveland Fraser arrived in Guyana yesterday afternoon to keep his ring date with Kurt Bess for the local cruiserweight title at the Mackenzie Sports Complex...

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Traditional media is still king

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News-Election campaigns are a battle for attention, persuasion, and votes. In this digital age,... more