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Slain detective given military send-off

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Slain detective given military send-off

– thousands turn out to pay tribute Slain detective Jirbahan Dianand was given a military send-off yesterday as thousands turned out – at his Number 64 residence, along the route...

Guyana, India to talk soon on US$50M credit line

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana, India to talk soon on US$50M credit line

Guyana will soon be able to tap into a US$50M credit line from India, according to that country’s High Commissioner, Puran Mal Meena. The envoy made the disclosure during a business luncheon at the...

$35M to rehabilitate army flagship

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on $35M to rehabilitate army flagship

Cabinet recently gave its no-objection to the award of a $35M contract to rehabilitate the GDFS Essequibo. The converted minesweeper was bought 11 years ago from Britain. Commenting on the lifespan...

Agricola fatal shooting…Decision from DPP expected today – Top Cop

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Agricola fatal shooting…Decision from DPP expected today – Top Cop

The policemen implicated in the killing of Agricola teen Shaquille Grant will know today whether they will face charges related to his death. This is the word from Commissioner of Police (ag)...

Dem boys seh…Brazzy collecting he pension

Sep 21, 2012 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Brazzy collecting he pension

When Bharrat tun president he tell people how he was Papa Cheddi protégé. De people clap. By de time he lef office de people couldn’t mention he name and Papa Cheddi name in de same...

Unabated Deadly Springs

Sep 21, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Unabated Deadly Springs

As a developing country with its population still overwhelmingly dependent on agriculture for their livelihood, we have to take heed of the dangers inherent in the technology and inputs...

US$840M Amaila Falls hydro-electric project …President to head special monitoring body

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on US$840M Amaila Falls hydro-electric project …President to head special monitoring body

A special body comprising key players will monitor the Amaila Falls hydro-electric project, Guyana’s largest ever infrastructural project. This disclosure was made yesterday by...

President to address world leaders at UN General Assembly

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on President to address world leaders at UN General Assembly

President Donald Ramotar is set address world leaders at the 67th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on September 27 at the UN Headquarters in New York. Head of the Presidential...

US$18M specialty hospital…India will not interfere in award of contract – High Commissioner

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on US$18M specialty hospital…India will not interfere in award of contract – High Commissioner

The Indian government will not interfere with Guyana’s awarding of the US$18M specialty hospital contract to Surendra Engineering Corporation Limited. Responding to questions...

C’bean Cinemas invests US$3M in Giftland Mall theatres

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on C’bean Cinemas invests US$3M in Giftland Mall theatres

By Abena Rockcliffe Caribbean Cinemas is investing some US$3M (G$600M) in bringing eight “state-of-the-art” movie theatres to complement the Giftland OfficeMax “mega mall” which is slated to...

CGX negotiating with new investors

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on CGX negotiating with new investors

Canadian oil exploration firm, CGX Energy, which failed to find oil in commercial quantities earlier this year, says it has started to negotiate with third parties to analyse its well and seismic...

Shot mother of two in ‘stable’ condition

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Shot mother of two in ‘stable’ condition

Amar Samaroo, the husband of 36-year-old Bibi Samaroo who was shot twice while trying to protect her home and children from an armed bandit, says his wife is now in a stable condition. “She...

Complaints Authority sees increase in reports against police ranks

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Complaints Authority sees increase in reports against police ranks

Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA), Cecil Kennard, has noted that there has been a marked increase in complaints against ranks of the Guyana Police Force. In an interview with this...

‘Inclusive Education Expo’ opens

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Inclusive Education Expo’ opens

– Minister indicates willingness to discuss piracy of textbooks Government, in its quest to ensure that education is equitable, has been striving to ensure that all children, irrespective of...

More needs to be done to realize true and lasting peace – Govt.

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on More needs to be done to realize true and lasting peace – Govt.

…as Guyana observes International Day of Peace Guyana joins the rest of the international community in observing International Day of Peace today, under the theme, “Sustainable Peace for a...

Inclusive education gets boost from Women’s Group

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Inclusive education gets boost from Women’s Group

The Ministry of Education’s inclusive education drive was given a boost yesterday with a small, but significant donation from the United Women for Special Children group. The endowment,...

Commission of Inquiry…Lindeners have independent lawyers – Sharma Solomon

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Commission of Inquiry…Lindeners have independent lawyers – Sharma Solomon

By Zena Henry Today is the deadline for witness statements to be submitted pertaining to last July’s fatal shootings in Linden, yet the mining town’s residents are reluctant to approach...

Good Intent man gets eight years for cousin’s murder

Sep 21, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Good Intent man gets eight years for cousin’s murder

Thirty-eight-year old Tekeram Lachanna, who in 2007 killed his cousin over a jersey, was yesterday sentenced to eight years in jail. The Good Intent, East Coast Demerara resident’s jail term was...

Colts romp to Group Two Georgetown sweep

Sep 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Colts romp to Group Two Georgetown sweep

– Tournament continues in Albouystown tonight Colts sent a strong message that they will be one of the teams to reckon with in the Georgetown zone of the Mackeson Smooth Moves 3-on-3...

Australia beat Ireland in Group B opener

Sep 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Australia beat Ireland in Group B opener

BBC Sport – Shane Watson starred as Australia beat Ireland by seven wickets in the opening World Twenty20 match in Group B. The all-rounder claimed 3-26 to help limit Ireland to 123-7 at the R...

India overcome battling Afghanistan

Sep 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on India overcome battling Afghanistan

BBC Sport – India had to draw on all their experience to overcome a spirited Afghanistan side by 23 runs in their opening match at the World Twenty20. When Afghanistan were 75-2 after 11 overs,...

Courts Golf Tourney Tee-off on Saturday

Sep 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Courts Golf Tourney Tee-off on Saturday

– part of 19th Anniversary Celebrations The best golfers in Guyana will converge on the Lusignan Golf Course on Saturday to compete in the annual mega Courts Golf Tournament that Tee-off at...

Leal relegated after placing 2nd at JCCC in Dom. Rep.

Sep 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Leal relegated after placing 2nd at JCCC in Dom. Rep.

GFC appealing decision to CCU & UCI; applaud riders for brilliant performances By Franklin Wilson Guyana’s historic performance at the just concluded Junior Caribbean Cycling...

John Fernandes Insurance Services Ltd Second division Hockey League…

Sep 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on John Fernandes Insurance Services Ltd Second division Hockey League…

Western Union Hikers declared champions The Western Union Hikers completed the John Fernandes Insurance Services Ltd Second Division Competition in fine style with a 3-0 defeat of the Airbenders to...

GOA signs $47M contract to commence work on Headquarters

Sep 20, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GOA signs $47M contract to commence work on Headquarters

By Edison Jefford The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) yesterday signed a $47M contract for the first phase of construction of its Headquarters that will be built on an acre of land at Liliendaal...

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Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-The Jagdeo Doctrine is an absurd, reckless, and fundamentally shortsighted economic fallacy.... more