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Jagdeo backpedals on secret deal inked with ‘corrupt’ Chinese company

Jun 09, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo backpedals on secret deal inked with ‘corrupt’ Chinese company

After his administration secretly inked an agreement with a Chinese Contractor in Jamaica, for the US$150M expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), former President Bharrat...

Cargo boat heading to Trinidad capsizes…Cook trapped in vessel, feared dead

Jun 09, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Cargo boat heading to Trinidad capsizes…Cook trapped in vessel, feared dead

By Zena Henry Terror struck late yesterday afternoon when a 65- foot cargo vessel destined for Trinidad and Tobago capsized in the Demerara River, about quarter mile offshore. Seven crewmen were on...

Jagdeo worked at OP during Ramotar’s absence

Jun 09, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo worked at OP during Ramotar’s absence

Government has defended the presence of former Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo, in the Office of the President (OP) saying that he was there to specifically help compile a special report on the recent...

REDjet files for bankruptcy

Jun 09, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on REDjet files for bankruptcy

Airone Ventures Limited, the company doing business as REDjet, has announced the suspension of all operations in Barbados. “REDjet profoundly regrets this decision and its impact on its...

Cane juice vendor on the run after killing labourer

Jun 09, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Cane juice vendor on the run after killing labourer

Up to press time yesterday police on the West Coast of Demerara were on the hunt for a man identified as Michael Powley who reportedly stabbed his neighbour to death during a...

Fraud probe launched at NCN, senior official sent home

Jun 09, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Fraud probe launched at NCN, senior official sent home

The Board of Directors of the National Communications Network (NCN) has launched an investigation over payments by advertisers but never seem to have made their way to the accounts of...

THE AIRPORT CONTRACT FIASCO

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE AIRPORT CONTRACT FIASCO

The government can listen but should not be unduly influenced by what the former President of Guyana, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has to advise about what needs to be done in relation to the...

Dem boys seh…Some thiefing get expose at Hen See Hen

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Some thiefing get expose at Hen See Hen

The thiefing get suh rampant that everybody thiefing. Fuh a long time dem boys know that wid all de noise dem people at Hen See Hen was mekking dem bread was well buttered. Dem...

Inconsiderate actions can hurt

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Inconsiderate actions can hurt

The inconsiderate actions of some can always lead to problems for others and invariably the others are innocent people simply wanting to go about their business. The most recent incident of...

England v West Indies, 3rd Test, Edgbaston, 2nd day…

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on England v West Indies, 3rd Test, Edgbaston, 2nd day…

Test suffers consecutive washouts For the first time since 1964 – at Lord’s against Australia – the first two days of an England home Test were washed out after the second day at...

Golden Jaguars battle – but go 3-1 at the Azteca

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Golden Jaguars battle – but go 3-1 at the Azteca

Mexico City, Mexico – A spirited second half performance could not prevent the Golden Jaguars from going down 3-1, to CONCACAF giants Mexico on the opening day of Group B action, in...

Central McKenzie spoil party in Georgetown

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Central McKenzie spoil party in Georgetown

– tournament moves to Linden tonight By Edison Jefford Central McKenzie spoiled the party in Georgetown Thursday night after they prevented the City teams from celebrating a clean sweep of...

Digicel Triple Sports Fiesta on tonight

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Triple Sports Fiesta on tonight

Tonight local sports fans will have the opportunity to witness a new innovation in the sporting arena here in Guyana when the Digicel-sponsored Triple Sports Fiesta is unveiled, at the...

DDL, GABA inaugural Andrew Lewis U-16 boxing tournament starts tonight

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on DDL, GABA inaugural Andrew Lewis U-16 boxing tournament starts tonight

The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) and Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL) joint effort in the staging of several boxing cards will commence tonight with the inaugural Andrew ‘Sixhead’...

Guyana denied Azteca training opportunity

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana denied Azteca training opportunity

Mexico City, Mexico – An enthusiastic Golden Jaguars contingent suffered a slight disappointment in preparation for their clash versus Mexico, as they were denied the chance to train at the...

Fifth Inter-Organisation B/ball competition on today

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fifth Inter-Organisation B/ball competition on today

The Fifth Annual Inter-Organisation Basketball Competition gets underway today at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall beginning at 11am with the Royston Siland-led defending champs, Neal and Massy...

Rising Sun Judo Club revels in performance at National Judo Championships

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rising Sun Judo Club revels in performance at National Judo Championships

Top local Judo club, Rising Sun, based at the Marian Academy School, Carifesta Ave, fielding eight athletes, bagged six medals at the Judo Association of Guyana sponsored 2012 National Judo...

Why not invite readers to estimate how much longer it will take to complete the Amaila Falls Access Road?

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why not invite readers to estimate how much longer it will take to complete the Amaila Falls Access Road?

DEAR EDITOR, In an effort to assist in the accuracy of your reports on the Amaila Falls Access Rd., please find below a description of the seven sections that comprise the entire road. I have...

We all have a role to play and we need not criticize

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on We all have a role to play and we need not criticize

DEAR EDITOR, As a resident of Lodge, I would like to respond to Mr. Balwant Persaud, whose letter was published in the Kaieteur News on June 7, 2012 to comment on the diplomatic community seeking...

It’s never too old to learn

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on It’s never too old to learn

DEAR EDITOR, There is a story carried on Fox News (June 6, 2012) that really caught my attention. It had to do with a 97-year-old woman who received an honorary high school diploma, something...

The CCJ will not come on stream as quickly as anticipated

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The CCJ will not come on stream as quickly as anticipated

DEAR EDITOR, It seems as if it will take a longer time for Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago to accept the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the final court. I was optimistic after receiving...

There needs to be a clampdown on extra lessons

Jun 09, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on There needs to be a clampdown on extra lessons

DEAR EDITOR, If the new Education Minister needs better grades in schools, she needs to think fast and place some restrictions on teachers in schools who are giving extra lessons at their homes or...

NICIL VS Guyana Stores Limited…Brassington grilled over audit reports

Jun 09, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on NICIL VS Guyana Stores Limited…Brassington grilled over audit reports

The High Court action between the National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited and Royal Investment Inc. which owns and operates Guyana Stores, was again called up before Justice...

Fuel shortage hits Berbice

Jun 09, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Fuel shortage hits Berbice

A gasoline shortage has hit Berbice for the past two weeks. The situation appears to be worsening and taking its toll as many ‘No Gas’ signs are being displayed across the region. Several...

Private Sector Commission looks to mend broken Badal/Govt. relationship

Jun 09, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Private Sector Commission looks to mend broken Badal/Govt. relationship

Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Ramesh Dookhoo, says that he is urgently trying to make arrangements for a private engagement with substantive owner of the Guyana Pegasus, Robert...

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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