October 2012

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GBTI brings sophisticated banking to Lethem with new branch

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on GBTI brings sophisticated banking to Lethem with new branch

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has relocated and upgraded its Lethem branch to a standard that makes financial transactions in Region Nine easy, efficient and high-tech....

Govt. to develop better health care for the elderly

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to develop better health care for the elderly

As Min. Webster recognizes senior citizens as those who built the moral fabric of society By Abena Rockcliffe Scores of Senior Citizens turned out yesterday at Water Chris Restaurant on...

Job creation needed to assist young people

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Job creation needed to assist young people

– GYSM The Guyana Youth and Student Movement (GYSM) has lashed out at the Government, stating that the lack of in-depth attention placed on the growth of young people is causing...

Depression is more common in women than in men – PAHO

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Depression is more common in women than in men – PAHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts that by 2025, depression will be the most common disease that will surpass even heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It is estimated that around 350...

Youth killed by stray bullet laid to rest

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Youth killed by stray bullet laid to rest

Dameon Belgrave who was killed by a police stray bullet two Fridays ago outside the popular White Castle Fish Shop on the eve of his birthday was laid to rest yesterday following an...

Fitness Express to reward 1st to 3rd in each category & Overall winner

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fitness Express to reward 1st to 3rd in each category & Overall winner

GABBFF Seniors 2012 – ‘Rise of the Machines’ Like they have done ever since they opened their doors for business a few years ago, the Management of Fitness Express will once again be supporting...

India Expo spreading Indian culture to Guyanese

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on India Expo spreading Indian culture to Guyanese

With the aim of spreading Indian culture and strengthening ties between Guyana and India, Indian national, M.P. Singh has brought India Expo to Guyana. The exposition showcases a wide...

Haags Bosch leaves much to be desired

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Haags Bosch leaves much to be desired

– Mayor During a recent visit at the Haags Bosch dumpsite, Mayor of Georgetown Hamilton Green said the site reminds him a lot of the scenario at the once deplorable Le Repentir...

Squatting in the city is illegal

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Squatting in the city is illegal

– M&CC’s PRO The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is calling on other Ministries and Agencies to assist in reducing the number of squatters throughout the capital. City...

Gold miner pinned for one hour under fallen tree

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Peeping Tom Comments Off on Gold miner pinned for one hour under fallen tree

A 20-year-old Baramita, Region One resident escaped death after he was almost crushed to death by a huge tree which came crashing down last Friday. Courtney David is at the Georgetown...

Eastman/Hardy bout ends in controversy as ‘Chin Checker’ fails to ‘Chin check’ his man

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Eastman/Hardy bout ends in controversy as ‘Chin Checker’ fails to ‘Chin check’ his man

By Michael Benjamin Howard ‘Battersea Bomber’ Eastman survived a severe two fisted assault from Simeon ‘Candyman’ Hardy and launched a late attack that left his man reeling when their 8...

Guyana – a compelling case for regime change

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana – a compelling case for regime change

Dear Editor, President Ramotar and his administration have been tried and found wanting. The incompetence, nepotism and corruption are a pox upon Guyanese in Guyana and an international...

Canadian female Nat. heavyweight champ to guest pose; surprise male athlete confirmed

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Canadian female Nat. heavyweight champ to guest pose; surprise male athlete confirmed

GABBFF Seniors 2012 – ‘Rise of the Machines’ Body building fans are in for an entertaining evening of muscle flexing this Saturday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall when the Guyana Amateur Body...

Recipients of old age pension increase – statistics

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Recipients of old age pension increase – statistics

Statistics for last year indicate that there is a steady increase in the number of Old Age Pensioners. At the end of December there were 46,272 pensioners in 2011 as compared to 42,536...

Report to be presented to cabinet

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Report to be presented to cabinet

E.C.D. road extension controversy… Attorney General Anil Nandlall has said that a committee was established between the Ministry of Finance and his office to deal with the...

President hands over treated nets to Lethem hospital

Oct 15, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on President hands over treated nets to Lethem hospital

President Donald Ramotar performed the honour of distributing treated bed nets that arrived in large quantities at the Lethem Hospital, to doctors and residents of the area and the wider Rupununi...

GDF, GNIC, GYO victorious in latest action

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GDF, GNIC, GYO victorious in latest action

GCA\Queensway 50-over cricket Guyana Defence Force, Guyana National Industrial Corporation and Gandhi Youth Organization were the victorious teams at the end of the second round of the Georgetown...

The Chavez Way

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The Chavez Way

Just before the Venezuelan elections, we opined in this space: “There is no doubt that the Oct. 7 presidential vote will be Hugo Chávez’s most difficult election to date. The man who has...

Igloo Ice Cream National Junior Hockey Championships underway

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Igloo Ice Cream National Junior Hockey Championships underway

The Igloo Ice Cream National Junior Hockey Championships got off to an exciting start on Saturday morning at the national gymnasium. First up, the stars of the future took the courts as the under-13...

Pitbulls snap at $1M to become Champs

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pitbulls snap at $1M to become Champs

By Edison Jefford California Square in East Ruimveldt was transformed into a hive of basketball activity and entertainment Saturday night when Ansa McAl Limited, under its Mackeson brand, hosted the...

Why was no access provided for the disabled at GuyExpo?

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Why was no access provided for the disabled at GuyExpo?

Dear Editor, As the people of Guyana seek justice for the lives of those slaughtered by those trigger happy police, there is yet another issue that needs attention. What are the provisions made for...

Guyanese riflemen complete the double, add Short Range title to bulging collection

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyanese riflemen complete the double, add Short Range title to bulging collection

It read like a script from the individual and team championships of the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Championships when Guyanese marksmen, led by Lennox Braithwaite, won the lion’s share of the...

I demand a retraction for this defamatory Chronicle article

Oct 15, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on I demand a retraction for this defamatory Chronicle article

Dear Editor, The Guyana Chronicle carried an article under a banner, front-page headline on Sunday, October 7, 2012, in which it falsely accused me of the following:- 1. That NICIL has paid me...

BULLSEYE!!!! Guyanese marksmen regain Long Range shooting title

Oct 14, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on BULLSEYE!!!! Guyanese marksmen regain Long Range shooting title

By Michael Benjamin Local rifle shooters turned in a remarkable display of precision shooting to defeat their Caribbean counterparts, in the process regaining the prestigious Milex Cup from Jamaica...

Guyana aiming to maintain order of home advantage

Oct 14, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana aiming to maintain order of home advantage

With the final leg of the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) fast approaching, all the countries vying for the coveted title are pressing ahead with preparations for the...

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Hridoy’s historic 242* powers Bangladesh’s epic...

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Cricinfo – Towhid Hridoy staged a turnaround for the ages as his record-breaking unbeaten 242 handed Bangladesh a 30-run first-innings lead on day three of the second Test against West Indies....

Who says the government does not listen?

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(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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