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Guyanese with multiple US visas exempted

May 20, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Guyanese with multiple US visas exempted

New entry requirements for visiting St. Maarten have exempted travellers who hold multiple entry visas for the United States. According to LIAT, which operates 11 daily flights to the Dutch...

What about the bauxite workers Mr. President?

May 20, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on What about the bauxite workers Mr. President?

Dear Editor, The Kaieteur News article captioned, “Govt. promises $300M in severance to Diamond Estate workers”, (05/18/11) offers yet another example of “separate and unequal treatment”. The...

Failure to take advantage of education opportunities could prove costly

May 20, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Failure to take advantage of education opportunities could prove costly

Dear Editor, I was impressed with the advice given recently by US President Barack Obama to young Americans when he underscored the importance of education as a vehicle for social mobility. “I...

Wilson looking to reverse fortunes this time

May 20, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wilson looking to reverse fortunes this time

Says he has a surprise in store Head Coach of the Police Progressive Youth Club Lyndon Wilson in an interview with Kaieteur Sport reported that they are planning to sweep the opposition aside this...

ECHO to introduce eco-centers in Region 10

May 20, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on ECHO to introduce eco-centers in Region 10

As part of its efforts to continue to raise awareness on climate change and global warming in the various regions of Guyana, the Environmental Community Health Organisation (ECHO) has started to...

The IRO should not only engage Mr. Vieira but also various segments of our society

May 20, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on The IRO should not only engage Mr. Vieira but also various segments of our society

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter captioned, “IRO rebukes Mr. Vieira and calls for a full retraction of his commentary. (Kaieteur News, May 12, 2011) I was very shocked that this Inter Religious...

Envoys reiterate call for quickening of integration process

May 20, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Envoys reiterate call for quickening of integration process

The 32nd Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) began yesterday at the Pegasus Hotel, with more calls for a speedier thrust of the...

Accused slapped with four new charges

May 20, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Accused slapped with four new charges

Popular businessman and proposed house developer, Fazil Ramzan, who appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive- Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, last, charged with four...

Imposters posing as employees – GECOM

May 20, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Imposters posing as employees – GECOM

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) says it has received numerous reports that unauthorised persons, claiming to be employees, have been visiting homes and giving wrong advice. According to...

$1.5M expended daily to collect refuse in Georgetown – King

May 20, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on $1.5M expended daily to collect refuse in Georgetown – King

Though it was able to meet the payment demands of private garbage contractors, the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown remains in a dire, cash-strapped state. According to Public Relations Officer,...

Marian Academy Primary Inter House Badminton

May 20, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Marian Academy Primary Inter House Badminton

Fatima in pole position Fatima House (4 points) are occupying the lead position in the Marian Academy Primary School Inter House round-robin Badminton tournament which served off on Tuesday last at...

DOHA doomed?

May 20, 2011 KNews Editorial Comments Off on DOHA doomed?

For a small nation like Guyana in the international arena of sharks, there’s safety in numbers. The players are so massive that if we try to deal one-on-one with them, we’re certainly going to be...

Lower Corentyne defeat West Berbice to reach final

May 20, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lower Corentyne defeat West Berbice to reach final

Lower Corentyne defeated West Berbice on first innings at the Port Mourant Cricket Ground in the opening round of the Diamond Fire & General Insurance / Berbice Cricket Board Under-19 Inter Zone...

‘Santa Claus’ measures will not solve sugar workers’ pains

May 20, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on ‘Santa Claus’ measures will not solve sugar workers’ pains

Dear Editor, Acting as the only saviour of the land, as he did several times in the past, President Jagdeo intervened and ordered Finance Minister Ashni Singh to find $300 million dollars to pay...

The most salubrious thing about Hinds and Ogunseye is that they have no audience

May 20, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on The most salubrious thing about Hinds and Ogunseye is that they have no audience

Dear Editor, When Dr. David Hinds made the hasty, angry and superficial analysis that there was a “pouncing on Tacuma Ogunseye because he called on Guyanese to join marches in the villages to press...

Where is the rat?

May 20, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Where is the rat?

Rats have been aplenty in the news these past few weeks. About two weeks ago, a magnificent red-crested rat appeared in front of an eco-lodge in Colombia. That species of rat was not seen since 1989....

GCA name U-15 squad

May 20, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA name U-15 squad

The Junior Selection Committee of the Georgetown Cricket Association has released the names of a 21-member squad which will prepare for the upcoming Inter Sub Association Under-15 competition. The...

When rats take over

May 20, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Stella Says Comments Off on When rats take over

Let’s be honest, it is time to address the rat problem. With trash piling up in mounds all over Georgetown, can we expect anything less than for them to start taking over and trying to get rid of...

The PPP first harboured US fugitive Rabbi Washington

May 20, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPP first harboured US fugitive Rabbi Washington

Dear Editor, I thank Mr. Harry Gill for his letter, “The PNC were the architects that suppressed Guyanese freedom of expression,” (Kaieteur News 05-17-11) as it affords me the opportunity to set...

Jumbie & Loraine host Independence Domino tourney

May 20, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jumbie & Loraine host Independence Domino tourney

Eighteen teams would compete for a first prize of $100,000 and a trophy put up by Tony’s Jewelry when Jumbie and Loraine stage a Twenty20 domino competition and Bar-b-que on Independence Day,...