July 2011

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Benefits of Federalism

Jul 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Benefits of Federalism

(We encourage politicians to think outside the box) Even in a homogenous society, federalism offers many advantages over a unitary state structure. Following Montesquieu, James Madison of the US saw...

THE CANDLELIGHT GROUP

Jul 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE CANDLELIGHT GROUP

Following the tragic accident that occurred on Homestretch Avenue recently, a candlelight vigil is being mounted almost nightly at the location where the accident took place. Those involved are very...

Diabetic Foot Centre to open branches in other regions

Jul 24, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Diabetic Foot Centre to open branches in other regions

Eleven years after being a diabetic Jagdeo Biswah confronted one of his worst nightmares, when recently several toes were amputated from both legs. Staring blankly at empty gaps in his feet where...

Alcohol consumption country’s number one drug problem – Health Officials

Jul 24, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Alcohol consumption country’s number one drug problem – Health Officials

By Rabindra Rooplall Although Guyana is one of the many countries that are engaged in the evaluation of the impact of alcohol on society, it has been identified as the country’s number one drug...

Guyana sends Immigration Officer to reduce Barbados backlog

Jul 24, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana sends Immigration Officer to reduce Barbados backlog

Hundreds of Guyanese living and working in Barbados who have been clamouring for passport and other services will benefit from the presence of an Immigration Officer starting tomorrow. According to...

From the Diaspora…FREDDIE’S WORST NIGHTMARE, JAGDEO

Jul 24, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…FREDDIE’S WORST NIGHTMARE, JAGDEO

By Ralph Seeram This article was intended to be about the upcoming elections and the PPP presidential Donald Ramotar, before writing the article last Friday, I made a call to my friend Gregory in New...

Giving back the gift of knowledge

Jul 24, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Giving back the gift of knowledge

… Canadian-based Guyanese donates books to UG Library A closed book is of no value. That was the sentiment expressed by Mr. Lal Balkaran on Friday last when he donated at least 40 books to the...

Immigration TALK: Do’s and Don’ts for Permanent Residents

Jul 24, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Immigration TALK: Do’s and Don’ts for Permanent Residents

By Attorney Gail S. Seeram, Gail@Go2Lawyer.com Many lawful permanent residents (or green card holders) are not aware of their legal rights and responsibilities upon entry into the United States....

Guyana’s midwifery facilities inadequately staff, poorly equipped

Jul 24, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s midwifery facilities inadequately staff, poorly equipped

During the launch of the midwifery report last week Family and Child Health representative from PAHO/WHO Karen Roberts, identified some gaps in the report that needed to be addressed. According to...

Guyana needs inquiry into road safety

Jul 24, 2011 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Guyana needs inquiry into road safety

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), for the second time in the month of July, laments the tragic death of innocent persons on our roadways. On this sad occasion, five persons, Coretta Benjamin;...

CEO refused to honour contract with UG after India training

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on CEO refused to honour contract with UG after India training

– Computer contract scandal grows … Digital Technology claims eight years in existence, but records show only two Digital Technology, which was recently granted computer contracts worth close...

Pensioner’s home broken into and robbed in broad daylight

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Pensioner’s home broken into and robbed in broad daylight

…bandits left bloody trail Another daring daylight robbery took place yesterday, this time at the residence of 85-year-old Goodwin Samuels. The man has left his home to take his granddaughter to...

Seventh Berbice Expo gets underway at Albion

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Seventh Berbice Expo gets underway at Albion

By Leon Suseran The seventh Annual Berbice Expo and Trade Fair opened Friday evening at the Albion Sports Complex. The event is being executed by the Central Corentyne Chambers of Commerce under the...

Guyanese elected to prestigious post in Caribbean Toastmasters district

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese elected to prestigious post in Caribbean Toastmasters district

Guyanese nationals continue to shine on the international scene. Following the accomplishment of a distinguished career an award has been bestowed upon Finance Director and Company Secretary of the...

Dem boys seh… Barber shop got bright future

Jul 23, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Barber shop got bright future

Norway promise to give Guyana money bout two years now and up to today no money ain’t coming. Is nah time fuh people get vex? One man suh vex in Guyana that he quiet and dem always seh that when a...

CIDA gives UG $20M for mined out sites

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on CIDA gives UG $20M for mined out sites

The University of Guyana, Faculty of Agriculture received a $20M boost from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) yesterday. The sum is part of a Contribution Agreement valued at...

Digicel Guyana launches summer promotion

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Digicel Guyana launches summer promotion

– Three Suzuki Swift, $$$ up for grabs Digicel Guyana yesterday officially launched it 2011 summer promotion which will give its customers a chance to win 18 BlackBerry Torches and 36...

Much to be desired in Guyana’s approach to nutrition – Corlette

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Much to be desired in Guyana’s approach to nutrition – Corlette

“In Guyana, our approach to matters of nutrition continues to leave much to be desired. It is debatable whether the under importance to matters of nutrition is due to lack of knowledge of the...

Compassionate and a fighter against injustice, Evelyn Estwick is a ‘Special Person’

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Compassionate and a fighter against injustice, Evelyn Estwick is a ‘Special Person’

“I tell people that I’m not rich but I’m not at the bottom and I tell myself, from what I have, I could help or I could ask people to assist with these children in my village who really...

500 benefit from Guyana Watch outreach at WCB

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on 500 benefit from Guyana Watch outreach at WCB

By Leon Suseran Nearly 1,000 persons from East and West Berbice have benefitted from the benevolence of the Guyana Watch Medical team over the past two days. A clinic was held at the Bath Primary...

Venezuelan national remanded over firearm and ammo possession

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Venezuelan national remanded over firearm and ammo possession

A Venezuelan national, who had in his possession an unlicenced firearm and ammunition, was yesterday remanded after he pleaded not guilty to the offence. When Oswaldo Mansoul Flores Montilla appeared...

Duo charged with illegal drug possession

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Duo charged with illegal drug possession

Miguel Hutson and Patrick Bailey, who were allegedly found with a large quantity of illegal drugs in their possession, yesterday denied all allegations brought against them. The duo made their...

Accident on Number 51 public road injures two, one critical

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Accident on Number 51 public road injures two, one critical

An accident on the Number 51 Public Road on the Corentyne, around 11:10 hrs on Thursday left two persons injured, one of whom is fighting for his life in a city hospital. According to reports, two...

Financial crisis prompts concerns over substance abuse – 2010 Drug Addiction report

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Financial crisis prompts concerns over substance abuse – 2010 Drug Addiction report

By Rabindra Rooplall It has largely been assumed that a slowdown in a country’s economic activity is associated with increased substance use, the 2010 Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction...

Man still nursing wounds after step-dad’s brutal chopping

Jul 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Man still nursing wounds after step-dad’s brutal chopping

Forty-one-year-old Roy Saunders is still nursing wounds about his body after he was brutally chopped by his stepfather “Carl” on Sunday, last, at their Mocha residence, East Bank Demerara. The...

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Guyana starts preparation to host 2027 CARIFTA Games

Aug 26, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – Guyana has officially begun the process of preparing to host the 2027 CARIFTA Games, marking a historic milestone for the country as it prepares to stage the premier youth and...

Lack of time and misinterpretation?

Aug 26, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The belated explanation offered by Ralph Ramkarran, former Chairman of the Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) that the present constitutional gridlock over the appointment of Guyana’s Chancellor and Chief Justice resulted from a misinterpretation by the Oversight Committee...

Facts, Due Process and Fairness: The CCJ’s Test

Aug 23, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – I have been an advocate of the Caribbean Court of Justice from its conception. In 2015, on the Court’s tenth anniversary, I described its creation as arguably the most significant institutional achievement of the English-speaking Caribbean since the...

MV Barima – a month later

Aug 26, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The night of Saturday, July 18, 2026 and the early hours of the agonising Sunday that followed are now dates etched into the memory and history of Guyanese. The first hours brought the first pieces of news of a tragedy about which none had a clue that it was really one. And...

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