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Govt. says ‘barber shop’ company awarded contracts since 2002

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. says ‘barber shop’ company awarded contracts since 2002

…but records show entity registered seven years later – Ministers refuse to look at evidence The government yesterday sought to defend the ‘barber shop’ company that was awarded a...

PPPC, PNCR unite on Claims and Objections

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on PPPC, PNCR unite on Claims and Objections

… AFC votes against amendment In the midst of a storm of controversy, parliament has passed an amendment to the National Registration Act. On Monday, last, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)...

Irwin LaRocque is new CARICOM Secretary-General

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Irwin LaRocque is new CARICOM Secretary-General

Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has been selected to serve as the seventh Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) by the Heads of Government. LaRocque, 56, a national of Dominica, replaces...

Broadcasting Legislation tabled

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Broadcasting Legislation tabled

After being promised for years, the long awaited Broadcasting Bill has finally been tabled in Parliament. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds did the honours yesterday afternoon during the session. The Bill...

Bus driver charged with five counts of causing death

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Bus driver charged with five counts of causing death

Homestretch Avenue accident… “You are refused bail taking into consideration the nature, gravity and seriousness of this epidemic in society, and the court ought to send a very strong message,”...

Dem boys seh…Ash-knee pants drop and Baksh shake

Jul 22, 2011 knews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Ash-knee pants drop and Baksh shake

Wha happen in de dark does come to light. Dem boys decide to pay some attention to one of de company that get a big contract from de government. Dem find nuff thing and dem write. Shaik start fuh...

WPA condemns ban on Professor Thomas from workshop

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on WPA condemns ban on Professor Thomas from workshop

The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has described as yet another giant step in the direction of a full-fledged dictatorship, the PPP-led government’s banning of Professor Clive Thomas from a...

Waste disposal companies threaten to withdraw services over $50M debt

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Waste disposal companies threaten to withdraw services over $50M debt

The Mayor and City Council is currently in negotiation with Cevons Waste Management and Puran Brothers over outstanding debts. Mayor of Georgetown Hamilton Green yesterday confirmed to this...

CARICOM protests plan to ship hazardous waste through region

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM protests plan to ship hazardous waste through region

A plan by the United Kingdom and Japan to ship hazardous waste via the Caribbean Sea is not going down well with regional officials. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued a statement calling...

Incentive scheme for mothers to commence in August – Ramsammy

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Incentive scheme for mothers to commence in August – Ramsammy

Guyana has started to implement a new nutrition programme, which includes the introduction of a new incentive scheme for mothers, which is slated to commence in August, according to Minister of...

Plans afoot to revamp animal, plant quarantine sections at ports

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Plans afoot to revamp animal, plant quarantine sections at ports

Facing the possibilities of locally produced items being sidelined by international markets, authorities yesterday announced plans to drastically improve security at the country’s ports to reduce...

Ten-year-old accident victim on life support

Jul 22, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Ten-year-old accident victim on life support

Doctors at the Georgetown Hospital were up to press time closely monitoring ten-year-old Shawn Archibald’s condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Archibald and his two siblings, Jamacie and...

Ralph, Ian and Trudy

Jul 22, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Ralph, Ian and Trudy

This country has produced the most irritating human beings on Planet Earth. You have to look hard around the globe to find more Shakespearian characters. Let’s start with a famous Guyanese, Ian Mc...

A THIRD TERM WAS ALWAYS POSSIBLE

Jul 22, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A THIRD TERM WAS ALWAYS POSSIBLE

When you are contesting an election and you are not the frontrunner, you have to stay focused. Diversions can cost you votes, since instead of dedicating yourself to mobilizing support, you end up...

Brazilian business team meets Linden counterparts

Jul 22, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Brazilian business team meets Linden counterparts

By Enid Joaquin Members of Sabrae out of Roraima, Brazil, yesterday met with officials from the Linden Chamber of Commerce, and senior Executives of the Linden Enterprise Network (LEN) to discuss...

Top of the table clash at Bourda today

Jul 22, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Top of the table clash at Bourda today

Guyana face-off with Jamaica By Sean Devers Joint tournament leaders Guyana and Jamaica face-off from today at Bourda in the second round of this year’s regional three-day under-19 cricket...

BCB file injunction against GCB

Jul 22, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on BCB file injunction against GCB

Guyana’s Director of Sport willing to work with GCB The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has filed an injunction against the newly elected Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) claiming that the Executives were...

Better Hope XI prevails over Combine Warriors

Jul 22, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Better Hope XI prevails over Combine Warriors

Better Hope XI led by a swashbuckling knock from Ricknauth Rooplall defeated Combine Warriors when action in the Kares Ten10 cricket competition continued at the Ogle Community Center Ground in the...

Who’s who on the Guyana Men’s Basketball Team

Jul 22, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Who’s who on the Guyana Men’s Basketball Team

By Edison Jefford The Guyana senior men’s basketball team will be launching their campaign at the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championships on Sunday against Antigua and Barbuda in...

Giftland Office Max on board

Jul 22, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Giftland Office Max on board

Giftland Office Max recently added their name to the list of sponsors of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club July 31, Race Meet when Marketing Manager Compton Babb handed over a cheque for an...

Bakewell Topp XX A blank Cool Runnings 2-0 to take top spot

Jul 22, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Bakewell Topp XX A blank Cool Runnings 2-0 to take top spot

By Franklin Wilson The most successful team in the 20-plus year history of the Kashif & Shanghai tournament Bakewell Topp XX A has once again displayed a healthy appetite for knock-out...

TradeWind Tankers True Champion Volleyball Tournament

Jul 22, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on TradeWind Tankers True Champion Volleyball Tournament

Young Achievers looking to maintain dominance After producing another inspiring performance to top all contenders in the 6’s format, Young Achievers is once again favoured to defend home court when...

Wartsila Medal Play Golf tournament set for tomorrow

Jul 22, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Wartsila Medal Play Golf tournament set for tomorrow

Power Generation Company Wartsila will sponsor Saturday’s (tomorrow) Medal Play Golf tournament that will have several attractive prizes (wedges, balls and gloves) at stake in the 18-hole...

That barber shop computer deal

Jul 22, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on That barber shop computer deal

Dear Editor, Did this PPP government give a contract for US $796 per unit for Dell desktops that start at US $299.99? That is a question that I have a question for all PPP voters and supporters. When...

The reopened claims and objection is Machiavellian

Jul 22, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The reopened claims and objection is Machiavellian

Dear Editor, Reading Hydar Ally’s missive on the re-opening of the Claims and Objection period clearly left me mystified. Rather than feeling proud of this man, whom I once share common membership...