August 2012

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The Heron

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Heron

The herons are long-legged freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 64 recognised species (some are called ”egrets” or ”bitterns” instead of “heron”). Within...

Caribbean Book Review…A book’s sober look at West Indian babysitters in New York

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Caribbean Book Review…A book’s sober look at West Indian babysitters in New York

By Dr Glenville Ashby The True Nanny Diaries, a compelling novel cloaked in the naked reality of immigrant life in New York. “Diaries,” written by London born, (but “Trinidadianised”) Nandi...

The Federal Option

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on The Federal Option

As the Linden protests escalated from a complaint over electricity rates into demands for equity in development, participation in decisions affecting the region; involvement in land allocation;...

PEERING BENEATH THE SURFACE OF PROTEST ACTION

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on PEERING BENEATH THE SURFACE OF PROTEST ACTION

A deeper analysis of the protests in Linden would reveal that it went beyond the electricity issue. The protests followed the decision to increase electricity tariffs in Linden through a...

I will take a brain scan this week

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I will take a brain scan this week

My security situation has become so bad I think it may be wise not to state on what day this week, I will visit the hospital to take a brain scan. Gerhard Ramsaroop insists that as early as...

The bogeyman of Stanleytown

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The bogeyman of Stanleytown

By Michael Jordan Travel through Inner Stanleytown, on the West Bank of Demerara and you’ll observe the canefields, the canals and the thick vegetation. It may then dawn on you that this area would...

Sunday Cartoon

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon

CHERISH IN LIFE

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on CHERISH IN LIFE

As unpredictable as it may be, we’ve decisions to make. Some are easy and others will break your heart especially when you have to make one with your head months after your heart has made it, and...

Linden crisis…All damaged infrastructure will be rebuilt -Works Minister

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Linden crisis…All damaged infrastructure will be rebuilt -Works Minister

Presidential Advisor on Governance, Gail Teixeira and Works Minister Robeson Benn have stated that all of the damaged infrastructure in Linden will be rebuilt once things are back to normal. The two...

We are on the brink of victory for Linden and change is in sight – Reg. 10 Chairman tells rally

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on We are on the brink of victory for Linden and change is in sight – Reg. 10 Chairman tells rally

By Latoya Giles and Enid Joaquin Scores of Lindeners turned out yesterday to mark the one month commemoration of the three men – Shemroy Bouyea, Ron Somerset and Allan Lewis – who were...

US medical team completes health outreach in Guyana

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on US medical team completes health outreach in Guyana

A medical team from the United States of America has been in Guyana over the past week to conduct numerous clinics around the country. The team which comprised two doctors, three nurses and four...

NCN hosts corruption debates from tonight

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on NCN hosts corruption debates from tonight

The government’s state-owned National Communications Network (NCN) has announced plans to host a series of debates on corruption starting today. According to the entity, the debate will be...

The Declaration of Vreed-en-Hoop – The way forward for the PNCR

Aug 19, 2012 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on The Declaration of Vreed-en-Hoop – The way forward for the PNCR

The People’s National Congress is preparing to celebrate its 55th anniversary on 5th October this year. The Party is also preparing a policy review to enable it to respond to the demands...

ImmigrationTALK: Obama announced deferred action for young immigrants in U.S.

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationTALK: Obama announced deferred action for young immigrants in U.S.

By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram On June 15, 2012, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and President Obama announced that certain young people who were brought to the United States...

From the Diaspora…YOU KNOW YOU ARE GETTING OLD WHEN…

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…YOU KNOW YOU ARE GETTING OLD WHEN…

By Ralph Seeram I could not understand what was going on. I was in a squatting position doing some work, then attempted to stand up, but found myself stuck. I could not stand up; my knees...

Linden crisis…Cautious optimism as Govt., Region 10 officials reach consensus

Aug 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Linden crisis…Cautious optimism as Govt., Region 10 officials reach consensus

Region 10 Chairman Sharma Solomon last night expressed optimism that a solution to the one-month Linden crisis is in sight, following a meeting yesterday at the Office of the President between...

US-based Guyanese kills wife, hides body

Aug 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on US-based Guyanese kills wife, hides body

A Guyanese man who reportedly stabbed his wife to death on Thursday and then stuffed her under his bed is in a US jail. Ganesh Seelall, 39, faces murder and other charges in the death of his...

Brian Tiwarie sues Walter Willis for $200M

Aug 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Brian Tiwarie sues Walter Willis for $200M

Managing Director of BK International, Brian Tiwarie, yesterday moved to the High Court against Walter Willis, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Public Works, seeking damages in excess of $200M...

Linden shooting deaths…Top Cop wants eyewitnesses to step forward

Aug 18, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Linden shooting deaths…Top Cop wants eyewitnesses to step forward

– says ballistic tests now being conducted One month after the shooting death of three Linden protesters, Commissioner of Police (ag), Leroy Brumell, is appealing to eyewitnesses to...

Historic Goodwill Swimming C/ships splashes off @ Aquatic Centre

Aug 18, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Historic Goodwill Swimming C/ships splashes off @ Aquatic Centre

-3 gold; 2silver & a bronze for Guyana on day 1 By Juanita Hooper History was created yesterday in the Land of Many Waters when 18th Goodwill Swimming Championships, hosted by the Guyana...

Rahim cops silver at IPF/NAPF South American Powerlifting C/ships

Aug 18, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rahim cops silver at IPF/NAPF South American Powerlifting C/ships

– sets new SA Squat record; new Nat. & Commonwealth Deadlift marks also attained One of Guyana’s junior powerlifting sensations Vijay Rahim has lived up to his reputation as being...

Rodrigues gets support from E-Networks

Aug 18, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rodrigues gets support from E-Networks

Super bike racer Carlos Rodrigues was the recipient of sponsorship for an undisclosed sum from Cable Provider E-Networks yesterday, to ensure his participation in the second leg of the Caribbean...

New GPC in support of Goodwill Swimming c/ships

Aug 18, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on New GPC in support of Goodwill Swimming c/ships

The 18th Goodwill Swimming Championships began yesterday, and even as the swimmers were taking a dip into the new Olympic-sized swimming pool at the National Aquatic Centre, the Guyana Amateur...

Mackeson Smooth Moves tournament postponed

Aug 18, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mackeson Smooth Moves tournament postponed

The Coordinators of the Mackeson Smooth Moves 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament yesterday announced in a press release the postponement of the second edition of the competition “until further notice”....

T&T, Jamaica for Women’s T20 final

Aug 18, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on T&T, Jamaica for Women’s T20 final

Guyana face Barbados in consolation final Kingston, Jamaica – Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica will meet in the Final of inaugural Regional Women’s Twenty20 Tournament today at Sabina Park here....

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The New Doctor’s Clinic joins World Cup as Bronze Sponsor

Sep 21, 2026

IMC Over-40s Cricket World Cup Guyana 2026 (Kaieteur Sports) The Cricket West Indies Masters Association (CWIMA) welcomes The New Doctor’s Clinic as a Bronze Sponsor of the IMC Over-40s Cricket...

Pace and spin

Sep 21, 2026

(Kaieteur News) There are governments that take a year to get started, governments that take a year to find their feet, and then there is the second Irfaan Ali administration, which seems to have been in office for approximately three years, seven months and a long weekend, even though it has been...

Crime thrives on weak justice, illegal guns and dirty money

Sep 20, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...

Visa review

Sep 21, 2026

Kaieteur News – For now, all I have is a handful of questions. I think they have bearing, particularly when the temperature of the local environment is taken. Where did this “visa review” development originate from: official Guyana or the U.S? It has to be one of the two places,...

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