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Kudos for Region Ten EAB team

Jan 11, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Kudos for Region Ten EAB team

Dear Editor, Though the Electoral Assistance Bureau- EAB- has already thanked its observers/volunteers for coming on board and for being part of the team; displaying commitment and...

The miners at Omai and injustice

Jan 11, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The miners at Omai and injustice

Dear Editor, Please permit me the space to bring to the public and the powers that be the real truth concerning the eviction of miners from the former Omai Gold Mines. Contrary to...

Some advice for the Attorney General

Jan 11, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Some advice for the Attorney General

Dear Sir, Several of the Ministers of Government have been accused of being involved in corruption and the Opposition Parties who now have a majority in Parliament are committed to...

In defence of Irfaan Ali

Jan 11, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on In defence of Irfaan Ali

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me space in your newspaper to respond to an article published on page 2 of the Kaieteur News on Sunday 1st, 2012 titled “Irfaan Ali builds mansion with...

A Christmas stolen by excessive noise

Jan 11, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on A Christmas stolen by excessive noise

Dear Sir, I recently read in one of your dailies how the Church services in New Amsterdam were rudely and disrespectfully obstructed by noise nuisances. I wish to state that this has...

“Up for grabs” is ugly

Jan 11, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on “Up for grabs” is ugly

Dear Editor, The phrase “up for grabs” is ugly regardless of the origins of its use. Why do our radio/T.V announcers persist? Every prize, every trophy, every medal is unfortunately...

Mahdia businessman Roger Hinds shot, robbed of $5M

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Mahdia businessman Roger Hinds shot, robbed of $5M

Two gunmen shot popular Mahdia businessman Roger Hinds at around 19:00 hrs yesterday before fleeing with over $5M and two of the victim’s licenced firearms. Hinds, 47, was shot in the left forearm...

Detectives under close arrest for trying to sell seized car

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Detectives under close arrest for trying to sell seized car

In an unprecedented move, the administration of the police ‘A’ Division has transferred almost the entire staff of the East Ruimveldt Outpost as they investigate allegations of massive...

Opposition still haggling on Speaker imbroglio

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition still haggling on Speaker imbroglio

…continued division could see Ramkarran’s return By Gary Eleazar One day before the 10th Parliament is convened by Head of State Donald Ramotar, the Opposition Parties, namely the Alliance for...

Gunmen beat, rob supermarket owners

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen beat, rob supermarket owners

Four gunmen attacked, terrorized and robbed a Vryheid, West Canje, Berbice family around 20:30hrs on Monday shortly before making their escape. Owner of the Fung- Fook Supermarket, Pamela Fung- Fook,...

Second extension may be necessary for $310M EBD revetment project

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Second extension may be necessary for $310M EBD revetment project

Construction of the $310M sheet pile revetment project at New Hope, East Bank Demerara is said to be 40 percent completed. The project is expected to conclude on February 23, but owing...

Town Clerk, City Treasurer under fire over incentive payout

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Town Clerk, City Treasurer under fire over incentive payout

During a sometimes raucous statutory meeting on Monday, last, City Councillors and Mayor Hamilton Green demanded that Town Clerk, Yonette Pluck-Cort “be honest” about transactions leading to the...

REDjet facing financial difficulty

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on REDjet facing financial difficulty

…cancels some Guyana flights REDjet, the low-cost airline which started flying the Caribbean last year, has reportedly run into troubles and has slashed a number of flights in the region, which are...

Berbice has newest centenarian

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice has newest centenarian

…Director of Prisons among those honouring Stanleytown senior Berbician Cecelia Ethleen King turned 100 on Monday and was honoured by the members of her community and church in New...

Fifteen families to benefit from Habitat’s ‘buy a block’ campaign

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Fifteen families to benefit from Habitat’s ‘buy a block’ campaign

Still committed to the eradication of poverty housing and homelessness, the Habitat for Humanity Guyana Incorporation, under the theme ‘What will you build?’ launched its ‘Buy a block’...

Remigrant housing scheme at Providence…Over 1,200 applications received

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Remigrant housing scheme at Providence…Over 1,200 applications received

The distribution of 30,000 new house lots, a remigrants’ housing scheme and other special programmes for young professionals and single persons are among some of the plans of the Ministry of...

UGSS to reform its constitution

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on UGSS to reform its constitution

The University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS) is planning to reform its constitution, including an expanded student body in its decision-making process. This is one of its goals in enhancing...

Fisherman found dead on Adventure foreshore

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Fisherman found dead on Adventure foreshore

….teen that accompanied him on trip still missing A Cromarty, Corentyne fisherman was found dead on the Adventure foreshore on Monday by police. Thirty- nine year old Pooran ‘Sham’ Mathoor,...

Reputable Pulmonologist Dr. Moti Lall passes on

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Reputable Pulmonologist Dr. Moti Lall passes on

Reputable Pulmonologist, Dr Moti Lall, who over the years served the health sector diligently, has died. He was said to be suffering from a heart condition and was ailing of recent. He...

Chief Education Officer touts refined approach to teaching

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Chief Education Officer touts refined approach to teaching

A refined approached, which is geared at incorporating a more compassionate attitude, is expected to be unveiled in the public education system. This approach, which represents an off-shoot of...

UG Pro-Chancellor appointed Professor at British University

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on UG Pro-Chancellor appointed Professor at British University

Pro-Chancellor of the University of Guyana Dr Prem Misir has been appointed Professor of Public Health of the University of Central Lancashire in England. Dr Misir who has been the longest...

Mocha burnt remains…Taxi service owner freed, co-accused to stand trial

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Mocha burnt remains…Taxi service owner freed, co-accused to stand trial

Bharrat Narine, the owner of a prominent Grove taxi service, burst into tears yesterday when he heard that the murder charge brought against him in early February 2010 was discharged. His co-...

Police witness testifies in Gopaul murder PI

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Police witness testifies in Gopaul murder PI

The preliminary inquiry (PI) into the death of Queen’s College student, Neesa Lalita Gopaul, continued yesterday, and resuming his evidence –in –chief led by state prosecutor, Pritima Kissoon,...

Lodge centenarian passes away

Jan 11, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Lodge centenarian passes away

Believed to be the oldest resident in Durban Street, Lodge, 102-year-old Mrs. Margaret Hamilton passed away on Saturday evening, last, at her Lot 58 residence. She was surrounded by...

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Hauls from Persaud and Farley highlight MVP Sports Girl’s U11 Football Tourney commencement

The PPP is in the grip of the bourgeoisie

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur news- The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) stands at a crossroads. Once the vanguard... more