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Kaieteur News refuses New GPC gag order offer in NY court case

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Kaieteur News refuses New GPC gag order offer in NY court case

– ‘Alleged defamatory statements are a matter of public concern’… Judge Kenney Samuel Beckerman, the lawyer for the new Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation, on Thursday, approached...

Charles Street fire leaves 19 homeless

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Charles Street fire leaves 19 homeless

A family of 19 was left homeless after a fire of unknown origin destroyed their Lot Eight ‘A’ Charles Street, Charlestown home at around 03:00 hrs yesterday. When Kaieteur News visited the...

Health Ministry to probe possible importation of radioactive Japanese vehicles

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry to probe possible importation of radioactive Japanese vehicles

By Zena Henry Health Minister Bheri Ramsarran stated yesterday that an investigation will be launched into the importation of used Japanese vehicles containing high levels of radiation now that the...

Who is funding those mega-concerts?

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Who is funding those mega-concerts?

– AFC calls for more disclosure, slams Govt. for not investing in local entertainment industry When we look at the money we pump into ensuring that international artists come to our...

Cops probe alleged sexual assault of waitress by hotel owner

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Cops probe alleged sexual assault of waitress by hotel owner

– teen claims manager lured her to boss’ room Police have examined surveillance footage at an international hotel here to check on claims by an 18-year-old waitress that the hotel owner...

ECD four-lane expansion…$493M contract awarded without going to tender

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on ECD four-lane expansion…$493M contract awarded without going to tender

Without going to the National Tender and Procurement Administration Board, Government gave a multimillion dollar contract to Colin Talbot Contracting Service to expand a section of the East Coast...

Dem boys seh…Shaatie clap he hand fuh another Chinee gift

Jan 13, 2014 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Shaatie clap he hand fuh another Chinee gift

Dem boys was out in de cold for a few days and that mek some people happy. But dem boys always remember de old saying; ‘all good things does come to an end’. Tek Brazzy. De fat fool jump and fuh...

Forestry directors should be hauled before the Courts

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Forestry directors should be hauled before the Courts

– Chris Ram For 18 years, the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) never submitted an Annual Report and when Minister of Natural Resources, Robert Persaud, did eventually submit reports for...

GCAA continues probe of Fenix Airways plane crash

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GCAA continues probe of Fenix Airways plane crash

…pilot to be interviewed today The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has not stated how soon it expects to conclude its investigation into Saturday’s plane crash, but should be...

Works Ministry to begin massive demolition exercise today

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Works Ministry to begin massive demolition exercise today

“Those who have not been given notices are advised to take this as the first and final notice to comply with the laws and remove all encroachments and derelicts from the public reserves”...

2014 agenda…Child Care Agency to tackle displaying of pornographic materials

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on 2014 agenda…Child Care Agency to tackle displaying of pornographic materials

The Child Care Protection Agency (CCPA) will be looking to tackle the issue of pornographic materials being exposed to children. Director of Child Care Services, Ann Greene, said that the law...

Linden/Lethem bridges…Gordon disappointed with P.M’s response to appeal for urgent repairs

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Linden/Lethem bridges…Gordon disappointed with P.M’s response to appeal for urgent repairs

By Enid Joaquin “Disappointed”, is how Linden Interim Management Committee Chairman Orrin Gordon has summed up his reaction to a correspondence he is in receipt of from Prime Minister...

Taxi driver’s murder…Ex-cop for court today

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Taxi driver’s murder…Ex-cop for court today

A 21-year-old former police constable is likely to be charged today for the murder of taxi driver Raphael Campbell, who was shot in the head and dumped at Liliendaal, on the East Coast of...

Farmer lands in gun-trap

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Farmer lands in gun-trap

– Bullet passes through left thigh, lodged in right Ian Poon, a farmer and chainsaw operator of Canal Bank Port Kaituma, Region One, was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC)...

Cane cutter charged with assaulting wife

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Cane cutter charged with assaulting wife

Cane Cutter NarinedattNowrang 24 of Adelphi Village, East Canje Berbice was on Friday charged with assaulting and threatening his wife Ommadai Gossai the mother of his four children. The...

Errant driver claims police harassment over iguana deal

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Errant driver claims police harassment over iguana deal

A hire car driver was on Friday fined $7,000 or an alternative of ten days imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to confirm to a road sign. Ron Duff of Alness Village,...

Health sector playing active role in combating violence – CMO

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Health sector playing active role in combating violence – CMO

The worrying spate of violence, particularly that of a domestic nature, in the local society has not only prompted strategic action in the social sector but the health sector too has been...

Regional Chairman Armogan makes about-turn on Liverpool flooding

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Regional Chairman Armogan makes about-turn on Liverpool flooding

Despite extensive drainage work at several Corentyne communities, Regional Chairman David Armogan admits that there are still problems of flooding in areas such as Liverpool village. The...

LIFE WITHOUT FEATHERS

Jan 13, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on LIFE WITHOUT FEATHERS

In the days after Christmas and New Year, I tend to look back in time and reflect on the more important and weighty issues and events of my life. Why does Frosty live in the middle of the...

Sand mining must be done in conformity with the law

Jan 13, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Sand mining must be done in conformity with the law

– Minister Persaud Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Robert Persaud met with sand/loam pit operators Saturday last where he informed of the Ministry’s intention to...

Linden Beach football facility commissioned following Government grant

Jan 13, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Linden Beach football facility commissioned following Government grant

The mining town of Linden has a remarkable reputation of producing reputable footballers and is the home of the inaugural edition of the Kashif and Shanghai yearly football extravaganza....

Delta Force are Cuffy 250 Dominoes champs

Jan 13, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Delta Force are Cuffy 250 Dominoes champs

Delta Force withstood stiff challenges from their rivals to win the Cuffy 250 Dominoes tournament when the final was contested last Sunday night at HBTV Channel 9 compound. In one of the most closely...

Jumbo’s New Year’s sweepstakes set for February 16

Jan 13, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jumbo’s New Year’s sweepstakes set for February 16

Top horses from across the country will throw down the gauntlet on February 16 when Jumbo Jet Auto Sales in partnership with the Port Mourant Turf Club (PMTC) stages what is dubbed the “New...

Kennard Memorial recommences preparation for previously postponed meet

Jan 13, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kennard Memorial recommences preparation for previously postponed meet

Several changes made Preparations have recommenced for the previously postponed Boxing Day horserace meet organized by the Kennard Memorial Turf Club and now set for Sunday 26th January 2014 at the...

England thrashed by Australia in first ODI at Melbourne

Jan 13, 2014 KNews Sports Comments Off on England thrashed by Australia in first ODI at Melbourne

BBC Sport – Australia’s hold over England continued with a six-wicket win in the first one-day international in Melbourne. Opener Aaron Finch hit 121, after being dropped on eight, as the...

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Morally Right. Legally wrong

…Peeping Tom Morally Right. Legally wrong Kaieteur News- The situation concerning the disputed parliamentary seat held... more