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More shocking drug purchases revealed…New GPC sells $2,000 ‘pressure tablets’ for $18,000

Jun 20, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on More shocking drug purchases revealed…New GPC sells $2,000 ‘pressure tablets’ for $18,000

…under-fire, calls for value for money audit Government’s largest supplier of pharmaceutical supplies has backed down and is now calling on the Auditor General to carry out a value for money...

Security concerns over businesses operating in Post Office buildings

Jun 20, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Security concerns over businesses operating in Post Office buildings

…PRO says nothing to be alarmed about Security concerns have been raised with the establishment of a grocery store in the same building that houses the Skeldon Post Office on the Corentyne....

‘I have launched a probe into drug purchase’ – Dr. Bheri Ramsaran

Jun 20, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ‘I have launched a probe into drug purchase’ – Dr. Bheri Ramsaran

Even as the New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (New GPC) has called on the Auditor General to provide a value for money audit, Minister of Health Dr. Bheri Ramsaran has announced that he has...

Bobcat operator buried alive as sand pit caves in

Jun 20, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Bobcat operator buried alive as sand pit caves in

A bobcat operator who was working in a sandpit at Sibirien/Old England, Linden, was yesterday buried alive after the pit caved in. According to reports, the incident occurred at around noon...

Chinese contract for CJIA US$150M expansion says…Ban from roads, bridge construction, not airport project

Jun 20, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Chinese contract for CJIA US$150M expansion says…Ban from roads, bridge construction, not airport project

The Chinese contractor of the US$150M Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion says that while it is banned from participating in roads and bridge projects by the World Bank,...

A leader for the season

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A leader for the season

With the ‘new dispensation’ in the Assembly producing a balance between the executive and legislature, and the PNC about to choose a new leader, the question of leadership is on the agenda....

Last gig of a failed rock star

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Last gig of a failed rock star

There were two opinions in the letter pages of the newspapers this week and from persons who know what they are talking about. One is GHK Lall, the other, Vic Puran. Both were unkind to Ralph...

IS UNCLE DONALD UP TO THE TASK?

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on IS UNCLE DONALD UP TO THE TASK?

Uncle Donald has an imposing physical stature that equates him to a heavyweight. But if he fails to take a grip on the affairs of the nation, he may end up being referred to as a political...

Dem boys seh…Two more stooge come out wid more scampishness

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Two more stooge come out wid more scampishness

After fame is shame. Jagdeo know good ‘bout that. Now a days he does down he head and walk. Dem boys seh none amount of soap, soap powder or body wash can wash way he shame. Nuff of...

Violence against women in this the month of brides

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Violence against women in this the month of brides

Dear Editor, It’s the month of June, the month of Brides, when vows are exchanged to love, care and protect, a wedding day when she’s dressed in pure white, the most special day of a...

Co-operatives appear fragmented

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Co-operatives appear fragmented

Dear Editor, The year 2012 has been designated the International Year of Cooperatives but from where I sit I am not sure that we in Guyana are observing this fact in a meaningful way. I had...

A case of system abuse?

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on A case of system abuse?

Dear Editor, I am forced to write this letter to you out of desperation, since I have been frustrated in my efforts to obtain legitimate representation for my just cause. Since November 2011, I have...

Government cut backs reduce UG

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Government cut backs reduce UG

Dear Editor, It has been almost six months since Kaieteur News Columnist and a critic of the PPP regime, Freddie Kissoon’s contract has been breached and his services as a senior...

Thank heavens for KN, AFC and the exposures

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Thank heavens for KN, AFC and the exposures

Dear Editor, In a recent contribution via your letter column, I thanked God for-Kaieteur News and AFC for their exposure of corruption and the waste of taxpayer’s money by the PPP/C...

When gossip is spread as truth

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on When gossip is spread as truth

Dear Editor, Mr Sultan Mohamed in comments on my letter associates me with a certain mindset, ”What can fundamentally reassure mindsets which have historically cultivated abhorrence to...

Not getting the DSL one pays for

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Not getting the DSL one pays for

Dear Editor, I would like to highlight my dilemma with regards to my DSL internet connection provided by GT& T. I must state that I am paying for the standard 256 kb/s connection...

Home Affairs Ministry responds to APNU Leader

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Home Affairs Ministry responds to APNU Leader

Dear Editor, The Ministerial Task Force on Trafficking in Persons rejects the baseless and unsubstantiated allegation by Mr. David Granger that the Government is not doing enough to...

Cook steers England to series win

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cook steers England to series win

BBC Sport – Captain, Alastair Cook scored 112 as England cruised to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies to clinch the one-day series with a match to spare. Cook shared an opening stand of 122...

Three national ruggers, trainer rewarded

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Three national ruggers, trainer rewarded

Three players of Guyana’s National Rugby team, Rondel Mc Arthur (Most Improved Player) , Claudius Butts (Outstanding Try) and Captain Ryan Gonsalves (Outstanding Player) along with the...

Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Competition

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Competition

– Campbellville, St. George’s, Friendship register victories Despite the soggy conditions underfoot, favorites Campbellville Secondary School came away with a 2-0 victory over an exhausted...

National ruggers confident ahead of Bermuda clash

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on National ruggers confident ahead of Bermuda clash

“If we get our game correct, I feel we could beat Bermuda and become holders of both the 15’s and 7’s titles,” Coach and player, Theodore Henry said during a press briefing,...

A brief history of the ‘Guinness Greatest of de Streets’ Futsal Tournament

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on A brief history of the ‘Guinness Greatest of de Streets’ Futsal Tournament

On the 4th December, 2008, Tiger Bay became the first team to be crowned champions of the inaugural “Guinness Greatest of De Street Football Tournament” weeks after the tournament was...

Suriname deepens ties with Flex Night International

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Suriname deepens ties with Flex Night International

The neighbouring Republic of Suriname has deepened its involvement in the Flex Night International event, scheduled to take place on Saturday December 8th at the National Cultural...

Hugh Ross Conquerors all at NABBA World C/ships in Dublin

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hugh Ross Conquerors all at NABBA World C/ships in Dublin

After enduring setbacks resulting from a brief period of illness, Hugh Arlington Ross promised that he will be ready for the World Championships on June 16 in Dublin, Ireland and ready he was....

Alpha successfully retain GFF Super League title

Jun 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alpha successfully retain GFF Super League title

– Den Amstel upset Western Tigers Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United have successfully retained the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Super League Championship after they were given a walk-over on...