October 2012

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YCT touts ‘Shaquille Grant Learning Centre’

Oct 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on YCT touts ‘Shaquille Grant Learning Centre’

Relatives of dead teen Shaquille Grant, who met his demise after sustaining three gunshot wounds during a police raid in Agricola, have launched a foundation in his memory. The Youth Coalition...

Suspects in Belle West stabbing remain in custody

Oct 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Suspects in Belle West stabbing remain in custody

– post mortem delayed The two suspects in the Belle West fatal stabbing were up to press time yesterday still in custody as the post mortem examination of 17-year-old Imran Mohamed’s remains...

PNCR highlights importance of democracy as it celebrates 55 years

Oct 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on PNCR highlights importance of democracy as it celebrates 55 years

With a vision to fortify grass-roots democracy by supporting legislative reform and by playing a greater role in local government nationwide, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is...

PNCR calls for rectification of education system

Oct 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on PNCR calls for rectification of education system

The education system is in crisis, a state of affairs that warrants urgent rectification. In fact, this task is currently high on the agenda of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) even as...

Tourism sector looking to extend reach to ‘high-end market’

Oct 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Tourism sector looking to extend reach to ‘high-end market’

With a high-end market in focus, the Government is gearing to direct greater attention to the tourism sector. Among the focal areas are eco-, nature and adventure tourism, which according to Minister...

Centenarian seeks help against “annoying” nearby construction

Oct 06, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Centenarian seeks help against “annoying” nearby construction

While most centenarians are desirous of relaxing at home in comfort, 101-year-old Olive Blackmore is claiming that she has been unable to do so for the past few months. Mrs. Blackmore, who has...

Juvenile promiscuity among Amerindians

Oct 06, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Juvenile promiscuity among Amerindians

Dear Sir, I was very surprised that Head of the Guyana Child Protection Agency, Ann Green, should make such a naïve statement as: “This, what we are seeing is a culture in most Amerindian...

Peter D’Aguiar should be kept alive

Oct 06, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Peter D’Aguiar should be kept alive

Dear Editor, I write in relation to Freddie Kissoon’s article “Lee and Taylor: Footnotes in the Shakesperean wind” of the Kaieteur News of October 3rd, 2012. I do not agree with Mr....

A local alternative to pirated text books

Oct 06, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on A local alternative to pirated text books

Dear Editor, It is with much amazement that international copyright laws mean so little to certain elements of the Guyanese society who see pirating textbooks as the only. However, I do agree...

Where is the self-respect in governance?

Oct 06, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Where is the self-respect in governance?

Dear Editor, As the saying goes, the more things change the more they remain the same. This is very true of the relationship between the poor and the working class and the PPP regime. Ever...

Managing the resources

Oct 06, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Managing the resources

For a country with immense natural resources, Guyana is not doing that well to harness these resources. We know that gold is the booming industry and we know that bauxite has been...

The Venezuelan Elections

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The Venezuelan Elections

There is no doubt that the October 7th presidential vote will be Hugo Chávez’s most difficult election to date. The man who has dominated Venezuela’s politics for over a decade —...

The Jagdeo/Ramotar cabal does not get the arithmetic on NIS

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Jagdeo/Ramotar cabal does not get the arithmetic on NIS

DEAR EDITOR, When one reads the press release from the PPP regime on the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), especially the role of Dr. Roger Luncheon, one is reminded of a character called...

Will the political opposition confront the continuing mismanagement of the country’s public funds?

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Will the political opposition confront the continuing mismanagement of the country’s public funds?

Dear Editor, The Attorney General, the Minister of Finance and the Head of the Presidential Secretariat have been busy distorting the decision in the Budget cuts case to mislead the public....

How in heaven’s name did GWI pay US$360,000 for a sewage vacuum truck?

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on How in heaven’s name did GWI pay US$360,000 for a sewage vacuum truck?

Dear Editor, Every single day the PPP gives us something egregious, shocking and indecent. The PPP paid US $360,000 for a Aquatech sewage vacuum truck. The PPP paid US$360,000 for a truck that...

A salute to all teachers

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on A salute to all teachers

Dear Editor, It is a privilege to be able to commend my fellow teachers on this special occasion of World Teachers’ Day. World Teachers’ Day was begun by UNESCO and is celebrated the world...

Refund required for a rushed job

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Refund required for a rushed job

Dear Editor, Those who were responsible for securing the bridge between Prashad Nagar and South Sophia, along Eastern Highway, should be congratulated for the expedition with which the project...

WI meet Aussies in showdown

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on WI meet Aussies in showdown

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Two of cricket’s traditional arch-rivals Australia and West Indies will come face-to-face with each other in what is expected to a huge semi-final battle on...

England women book final spot

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on England women book final spot

BBC Sport – England’s women hammered New Zealand by seven wickets to reach the final of the World Twenty20. Chasing only 94 to win, captain Charlotte Edwards hit 33 and Lydia Greenway...

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to reach final

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to reach final

BBC Sport – Sri Lanka’s bowlers stifled Pakistan to give the hosts a 16-run win and a place in the final of the World Twenty20. Chasing 140 on a slow Colombo pitch, Pakistan looked in...

GABA Novices Championship starts today at Gymnasium

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GABA Novices Championship starts today at Gymnasium

The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association will stage the National Novices Championships at the National Gymnasium Tarmac starting today at 6:00pm. A total of about 60 boxers from the gyms around...

GBFA select squad for T&T tour

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GBFA select squad for T&T tour

The following players were selected by the technical staff of the Guyana Beach Football Association (GBFA) to represent Guyana at the 3rd Annual Bagosports Beach Football Championship...

Farm B captures MYO/Raf’s 10/10 Inter- Jamaat Softball Cricket Competition

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Farm B captures MYO/Raf’s 10/10 Inter- Jamaat Softball Cricket Competition

The Muslim Youth Organization of Guyana in association with Raf’s Variety Store, 2nd Annual Hajjin Zeleena Rafeek Memorial countrywide Inter-Jamaat 10/10 knock out Softball cricket...

$WCDUCL\President’s Cup T\20…Benn all-round efforts hand MMZW consecutive victories, MMZE beat Leonora by 7-wkts$

WCDUCL\President’s Cup T\20…Benn all-round efforts hand MMZW consecutive victories, MMZE beat Leonora by 7-wkts

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on WCDUCL\President’s Cup T\20…Benn all-round efforts hand MMZW consecutive victories, MMZE beat Leonora by 7-wkts

Trevor Benn produced a fine all-round performance to guide Meten-Meer-Zorg West to a comfortable 72 run victory over Tuschen as the West Coast Demerara United Cricket League\ President’s Cup...

$GCA\NBS second final set for Sunday$

GCA\NBS second final set for Sunday

Oct 05, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCA\NBS second final set for Sunday

The Georgetown Cricket Association\ New Building Society second division 40-over final is set for Sunday at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground, Bourda. The home team will face Demerara Cricket Club...

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(Kaieteur News) – Suriname’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation (BIS)said: “During the most recent discussions, Suriname clearly indicated its intention to assume responsibility for financing the Corentyne River bridge.” Guyana’s Executive...

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