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Kaieteur News refuses Sithe Global advertisement

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Kaieteur News refuses Sithe Global advertisement

– After company declines to answer questions The publisher of Kaieteur News has refused to publish advertisements requested by Sithe Global, the developers of the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, as...

Thief caught in trench sent to jail

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Thief caught in trench sent to jail

Christopher Smith, the man who jumped in a trench only to be arrested by some Presidential Guards, will rest in jail for 18 months. He was charged with robbery and appeared on Friday before Chief...

Father shoots self in head after sending home pizza for kids

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Father shoots self in head after sending home pizza for kids

A city businessman was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital early yesterday morning with a single gunshot wound to his head. There are reports that 36-year-old Andre Khan of...

The seamstress with a spiritual touch

Jun 19, 2011 knews News Comments Off on The seamstress with a spiritual touch

By Crystal Conway “To young women, if you love yourself then you will hold out until you are treated with respect in all things…then it will be harder for young men to hurt or mistreat you. To...

Dem boys seh…Irfaat mek bodyguard run

Jun 19, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Irfaat mek bodyguard run

Today is Father’s Day and nuff fathers sad. Some of dem looking fuh diversion—anything fuh tek dem mind off dem own bad mind. Bar-Rat run out de country and dem boys check and find out that he...

Blind dad wishes for peace and love on Father’s Day

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Blind dad wishes for peace and love on Father’s Day

by Yannason Duncan Amidst the craving to acquire preferably, monetary or material presents, for one’s dad on Father’s Day, one father who is not asking for too much, hopes that his only wish...

Some fathers get a second chance at happiness

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Some fathers get a second chance at happiness

By Leon Suseran Father’s Day compels us to seriously and prayerfully give thanks to the fathers in our midst for their labours and dedication, which I daresay usually go unrecognized in the society...

Three fathers who are role models

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Three fathers who are role models

Fathers are very special persons; they are the first men we love, look up to and learn to depend on. Today being Father’s Day, there was a focus on three exemplary and proud fathers. Dr Joseph...

From a memorable steamer trip to Florida’s judiciary – the inspiring journey of a humble Essequibian

Jun 19, 2011 knews News Comments Off on From a memorable steamer trip to Florida’s judiciary – the inspiring journey of a humble Essequibian

By Leonard Gildarie For most folks, there is a specific time that they could look back on what could be considered the turning point in their life. Their entire perspective would have changed in that...

From the Diaspora…WHO’S INTERESTED IN FOOD SHORTAGE 30YRS AGO?

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…WHO’S INTERESTED IN FOOD SHORTAGE 30YRS AGO?

By Ralph Seeram The letters has been going back and forth in the letter columns debating which ethnic groups suffered during the food shortages in the 70s and 80s during the PNC reign. Some are...

No projects yet submitted for Norway funds

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on No projects yet submitted for Norway funds

…Norway says financial safeguards must be ensured for funds release The government says it plans to use funds from the forest-saving deal with Norway to help build the Amaila Falls Hydro Project,...

Control system failure at Berbice Bridge caused June 12 delay – Management

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Control system failure at Berbice Bridge caused June 12 delay – Management

A delay on June 12 at the Berbice Bridge which caused delays with travellers is being blamed on problems with the control system which open and closes the facility, management says. Almost a week...

Man goes missing, family fears “foul play”…

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Man goes missing, family fears “foul play”…

Relatives of a South Ruimveldt man are desperately trying to locate him, after he failed to turn up at his reputed wife’s home at Charity, Essequibo several days ago. According to relatives Steve...

IDB makes US$12M water loan to Linden

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on IDB makes US$12M water loan to Linden

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$12M loan to improve efficiency, quality and sustainability of potable water service in Guyana’s second largest city, Linden. The...

Body floats up at Kingston Wharf

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Body floats up at Kingston Wharf

…appears to be badly beaten The partly decomposed body of a man washed up yesterday afternoon behind a Kingston wharf, just behind Demerara Woods. A security guard attached to the Demerara...

Building your home? (Guttering, drains and floods)

Jun 19, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Building your home? (Guttering, drains and floods)

By Leonard Gildarie On Friday, last, the country received good news. At least for the building industry it is. Barama Company Limited, the maker of plywood locally, announced that it has restarted...

FastBall official kick off set for July 2 @MSC Ground

Jun 19, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on FastBall official kick off set for July 2 @MSC Ground

Jamaican Reggae artiste Konshens to headline concert; $1M in giveaways for fans Jamaican Reggae artiste Konshens will be the main act on the opening day of the GT&T FastBall nationwide knock-out...

Horses battle at Norman Singh today in ‘Guyana Cup Fever’ Meet

Jun 19, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Horses battle at Norman Singh today in ‘Guyana Cup Fever’ Meet

By Samuel Whyte The battle line has been drawn, the die has been cast, the arena has been prepared, the horses entered and all ingredients are in place for the grand one day Guyana Cup Fever...

Alpha United off to French Guiana today

Jun 19, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha United off to French Guiana today

Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United leave Guyana today for the 4th edition of the Inter Guiana Club Championship set for French Guiana this week. The leading Guyana club side is yet to win this...

“West Indies cricket – Disappointment, Elation and Anticipation

Jun 19, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on “West Indies cricket – Disappointment, Elation and Anticipation

– Fire seems to be burning in Babylon!” Colin E. H. Croft I am not pleased about it at all, but, as I mentioned weeks ago, I am sure now that West Indies cricket, the international issue,...

Andrew Murray (Jnr) is set to retain his father’s destiny

Jun 19, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Andrew Murray (Jnr) is set to retain his father’s destiny

By Michael Benjamin When Andrew Murray Snr became involved in an accident on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway on Jan 26 2002, he left a vacuum in the professional boxing arena since he was engaged in the...

Husband and wife remanded for narcotics

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Husband and wife remanded for narcotics

Gavin and Alana Dubblin, who were charged with possession of narcotics, were on Friday remanded by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry. The married couple allegedly had in their possession on...

City Hall to undergo renovations

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on City Hall to undergo renovations

As the Mayor and City Council (MCC) embarks on addressing the council’s financial position with budget proposals, a lot of emphasis is being placed on taxes, properties, encumbrances and other...

Immigration TALK: Child Status Protection Act Helps Children over age 21

Jun 19, 2011 KNews News 1

By Attorney Gail S. Seeram There are several issues faced by children who are beneficiaries of a pending family-based immigration petition. One of the major issues is when a child turns age...

Hemraj falls for 99 as Demerara press for outright win

Jun 19, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Hemraj falls for 99 as Demerara press for outright win

By Sean Devers at Providence Chanderpaul Hemraj missed a century by one run while left-arm spinner Raj Nanan took three wickets and Amir Khan and Neil Barry Junior two each to put Demerara in a...

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The Opposition is engaged in self-sabotage

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- You know, I never thought I’d see the day when elections in Guyana would become something... more