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$300M Hydroclave (waste disposal) system…Huge discrepancy in price of GPHC’s Hydroclave system

Apr 08, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on $300M Hydroclave (waste disposal) system…Huge discrepancy in price of GPHC’s Hydroclave system

A quotation from the Canadian supplier has put the cost of the Georgetown Public Hospital’s Hydroclave Sterilization System and its waste collection truck at millions of dollars below the...

No gov’t guarantee on private financing for Marriott – Brassington

Apr 08, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on No gov’t guarantee on private financing for Marriott – Brassington

There is no government guarantee on the US$27 million debt that is being facilitated by Republic Bank (Trinidad) for the Marriott Hotel Project, says Winston Brassington, who manages...

GPL rental will be examined – APNU

Apr 08, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on GPL rental will be examined – APNU

The country’s power company, Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), is expected to come under Parliamentary scrutiny, when the 2012 National Budget debate kicks off this week. The issue is the...

Badal spends US$8M to upgrade Pegasus

Apr 08, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Badal spends US$8M to upgrade Pegasus

Despite gov’t hostility, sees Marriott as a ‘sour grapes’ project Businessman Robert Badal is spending US$8 million to upgrade the Pegasus Hotel, which he bought over from Le Meridien...

Man beats woman unconscious with hammer

Apr 08, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Man beats woman unconscious with hammer

– goes on the run, sends threatening messages to family A Prashad Nagar resident is on the run after allegedly slashing his 38-year-old lover and beating her unconscious with a...

Dem boys seh…Is not only Christians live in Guyana

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Is not only Christians live in Guyana

De other day was Good Friday and all dem rum shop close up. Even dem food place and dem shop close because de law tell dem shop owners that if dem open is straight to jail dem going....

A man for all seasons… Marcel Crawford SC is a ‘Special Person’

Apr 08, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on A man for all seasons… Marcel Crawford SC is a ‘Special Person’

By Samuel Whyte To put someone’s life and achievements in writing is seldom an easy task, especially if they are multitalented and have diverse pursuits. Many persons have excelled in just one...

The people must ensure that promises made on the campaign trail are kept

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The people must ensure that promises made on the campaign trail are kept

Dear Editor, During the just concluded November 2011 General and Regional Elections, political parties campaigned rigorously laid out their plans for the people, should they win the...

We need to look at the previous decisions of Chief Justice Chang

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on We need to look at the previous decisions of Chief Justice Chang

Dear Editor, I would like to reiterate at the expense of being criticized for beating my own drum, that prior to the court decision on the Henry Greene rape allegation, I was the only...

Many teachers still to receive their GTU ballots

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Many teachers still to receive their GTU ballots

Dear Editor, I make reference to an article which was based on an interview of Milne Seymour Presidential Candidate, GTU, Malcolm Marcus Presidential Candidate as well as incumbent Vice...

Poor management of Guyana’s tropical rainforest

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Poor management of Guyana’s tropical rainforest

Dear Editor, I am writing coincidentally on a day when Kaieteur News’ front page banner says ‘Indian coffee company ships out 50 containers of logs in two months – contrary to...

I hope that our judicial system develops the new mindset that this case has highlighted a need for

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on I hope that our judicial system develops the new mindset that this case has highlighted a need for

Dear Editor, I join the community of persons who have felt confident enough to comment on Chief Justice Chang’s decision in the Henry Greene case. And in repudiation of the ludicrous...

Large slice of budget to bail out two insolvent, badly mismanaged institutions

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Large slice of budget to bail out two insolvent, badly mismanaged institutions

Dear Editor, The PPP claims this is the biggest budget ever and there was lots of cheering from the PPP benches in parliament. What the PPP conveniently forgot to tell us is that the...

West Indies grind on dour day

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies grind on dour day

There’s no doubt about it: the Test series has started. After two weeks of limited-overs games between these two teams and while the IPL, with its promise of immediate gratification,...

Third Hugh Ross Classic Body Building Show…Mohamed’s Enterprise & City Mall flexes $500,000 muscle

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Third Hugh Ross Classic Body Building Show…Mohamed’s Enterprise & City Mall flexes $500,000 muscle

The buzz is already on and athletes are busy getting themselves in shape ahead of what is anticipated to be the biggest Hugh Ross Classic Body Building and Fitness show yet, slated for Saturday July...

Mitchell on her way to athletic stardom

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mitchell on her way to athletic stardom

By Edison Jefford Tiranna Mitchell is an unassuming teenager with an intrinsic girlishness that literally undermines her imposing ability on the track, but it is clear after just...

Roshandin feeling good about new car

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Roshandin feeling good about new car

Even the change of machine did not effectively affect the usually high quality of driving and success that is associated with defending Group 2A champion Shairaz Roshandin, who blazed to one...

Reggae Boyz set Guyana date

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reggae Boyz set Guyana date

Jamaica’s National Senior Men’s team, the Reggae Boyz, will play next in Jamaica against the National team of Guyana, the Golden Jaguars, on Friday, May 18 at 8:00 pm at the...

Aruwai Mining / D&C Promotions Regatta T20 KO tourney… New Line Cavaliers, South Essequibo, Orient & Wakenaam into semis

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Aruwai Mining / D&C Promotions Regatta T20 KO tourney… New Line Cavaliers, South Essequibo, Orient & Wakenaam into semis

Defending champions New Line Cavaliers, South Essequibo, Orient and Wakenaam have all booked their places in the semifinals of the 3rd Aruwai Mining Enterprise sponsored D&C...

Port Mourant Easter Horserace Meet on today

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Port Mourant Easter Horserace Meet on today

Banks, DIH Limited, Digicel Jumbo Jet and Shariff Racing Stable on board The Port Mourant Turf, Corentyne Berbice will be the place to be today when the club stages its grant one day Easter Sunday...

‘Screw’ Richmond Memorial Schools Football Competition…Final group matches to be played on Tuesday

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Screw’ Richmond Memorial Schools Football Competition…Final group matches to be played on Tuesday

Marcia Craig Educational Institute (MCEI) and Harmony Secondary School were the recipients of walkovers, while Christianburg / Wismar defeated Mackenzie High as play in this year’s Edward...

Guyana Badminton Association Junior Easter Doubles tournament concludes

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Badminton Association Junior Easter Doubles tournament concludes

The GBA Junior Easter Doubles Tournament concluded on Wednesday April 4 at the Queens College Badminton Courts along with the presentation to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed winners. The...

Letters to the Sports Editor…Disgusted by Gibson’s comments

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Letters to the Sports Editor…Disgusted by Gibson’s comments

Dear Editor, Please allow me to express my utter disgust and sorrow at the arrogant and juvenile comments of the West Indies Coach Mr Otis Gibson with respect to Narsingh Deonarine. I...

Disappointed at Gibson’s take on Cricinfo

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Disappointed at Gibson’s take on Cricinfo

Dear Editor, It is with great annoyance and frustration that I pen this letter about an article posted on the Cricinfo Website on April 04th 2012 by Mr. Daniel Brettig and titled...

Cream of Guyana’s boxing stars on board with Briso Promotions, GABA amateur card

Apr 08, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cream of Guyana’s boxing stars on board with Briso Promotions, GABA amateur card

The cream of Guyana’s boxing stars have joined forces to throw their support behind the Seon Bristol and his Briso Promotions Group and the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA)...

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A flawed interpretation of international law

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News – The assertion that “under international law, Venezuela is responsible for... more