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What an unfair, unjust world we live in

Jun 11, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on What an unfair, unjust world we live in

DEAR EDITOR, The state owes a 34-year old chap, the father of 3 children, 3 months’ pay amounting to G$180,000 – he has been teaching for 17 years. In spite of this, he carries on teaching...

Banning foods that were important to Indian dietary habits was wrong

Jun 11, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Banning foods that were important to Indian dietary habits was wrong

Dear Editor, Mr. Robin Williams penned an ad hominem retort (KN June 6) to my comments on the banning of basic items that define the cultural diet and religious practices of Indians. Williams turned...

How long will this charade continue in an election season

Jun 11, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on How long will this charade continue in an election season

DEAR EDITOR, Last Wednesday evening I had the privilege and pleasure to share in the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Dinner. We live in times where standards in quite a few areas have...

Unfulfilled promises

Jun 11, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on Unfulfilled promises

On separate occasions the authorities promised two courts that could help reduce some of the situations that are fast becoming commonplace in the society. For example, there is a remarkable increase...

Over $1B cocaine bust at Bartica

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Over $1B cocaine bust at Bartica

– several foreigners among Guyanese held Police have detained a Venezuelan and four Guyanese after intercepting a vessel with an estimated 204 kilograms (450 pounds) of cocaine at Batavia, an...

Suriname restates claim to New River Triangle

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Suriname restates claim to New River Triangle

– Bouterse eyeing int’l resolution Suriname is not backing down from its claim on the New River Triangle area, in Berbice, with President Desi Bouterse making it clear that the territory is...

Rains ease, but water still rising at Kwakwani

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Rains ease, but water still rising at Kwakwani

Though residents in Kwakwani are thankful that heavy rainfall has ceased temporarily for the past two days, this does not change the current situation with respect to their immediate surroundings...

Teacher jailed for stealing from school

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Teacher jailed for stealing from school

Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday jailed a male teacher for stealing school property. The Charlestown Secondary School teacher who appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged...

Supplies reaching stricken villages

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Supplies reaching stricken villages

Water levels continued to drop yesterday in flood-stricken Region Nine with vehicles starting to use some of the impassable trails and critical supplies of fuel flown in. According to Permanent...

Man fatally stabbed after row over cell-phone credit

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Man fatally stabbed after row over cell-phone credit

The police up to press time yesterday were on the hunt for a 19-year-old mason who fatally stabbed his friend early yesterday morning. Thirty-four year-old Richard Anthony Skeete called ‘Troy’ of...

Six emergency Caterpillar sets arrive

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Six emergency Caterpillar sets arrive

– to be connected within 10 days Six emergency Caterpillar generators which were diverted from earthquake-hit Japan are in Guyana, with the additional power expected to be connected within 10...

Lamp may have started N/A Fire, says Chief Fire Officer

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Lamp may have started N/A Fire, says Chief Fire Officer

Chief Fire Officer, Marlon Gentle, has said that the victim of Wednesday evening’s fire in Stanleytown, 52-year-old Hazel Johnson, may have been burnt to death while she was asleep on her bed. He...

Parents seek legal advice

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Parents seek legal advice

By Michael Jordan The parents of 17-year-old maternal patient Joanne Peters are accusing staff at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) of causing her to bleed to death last March. They...

Linden police score big on marijuana raid

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Linden police score big on marijuana raid

Police in the mining town of Linden have destroyed over 8000 marijuana plants, 15000 seedlings and about 600 kilograms in dried ganja during a successful drug raid on Wednesday. Police in a press...

CARICOM needs to get its act together – Persaud

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on CARICOM needs to get its act together – Persaud

“CARICOM needs to get its act together to manage high food prices and food security,” says Agriculture Minister, Robert Persaud. He noted that Guyana has been a firm advocate for food production...

Protection Agency mulls foster care

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Protection Agency mulls foster care

– mother still a no-show Even with the publicity the matter has received, the mother of three children who were abandoned in a shack at Timehri, since last Saturday, has not yet surfaced. The...

GGMC signs on to assist UG for another two years

Jun 10, 2011 knews News Comments Off on GGMC signs on to assist UG for another two years

… proposes Post Grad Degrees in Geology In one of the most beneficial corporate-academic partnerships the country has ever seen, the Geology Department at the University of Guyana can look forward...

FALLING ASLEEP WHILE THE ARAB WORLD IS AWAKENING

Jun 10, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on FALLING ASLEEP WHILE THE ARAB WORLD IS AWAKENING

Guyana’s much publicized Middle Eastern diplomacy was a huge flop. Ill-conceived, hastily pursued, the attempt one year ago to build stronger economic and investment ties with a number of Middle...

Are Guyana’s political parties afraid of gender equality?

Jun 10, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Stella Says Comments Off on Are Guyana’s political parties afraid of gender equality?

There are times when I just do not understand the logic (or rather illogic) behind the actions of those who lead the country. This time it is concerning a piece I read in Stabroek News on the Women...

Breaking News!!! US$5M cocaine bust at Bartica

Jun 09, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Breaking News!!! US$5M cocaine bust at Bartica

– Venezuelan, four locals in custody Police have detained a Venezuelan and four Guyanese after intercepting a vessel with an estimated 204 kilograms (450 pounds) of cocaine at Batavia, an...

Sandiford starts the war as pugilists sign respective contracts for ProAm affair

Jun 09, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Sandiford starts the war as pugilists sign respective contracts for ProAm affair

Ray Sandiford may be fighting in his second professional bout but from all indications he is quickly learning the intricacies of the trade. Yesterday afternoon, when the boxers convened for the...

GUYWID donate WK gloves and pad to Young Warriors CC

Jun 09, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on GUYWID donate WK gloves and pad to Young Warriors CC

Guyanese Women in Development (GUYWID) recently made a timely donation of one pair of wicketkeeping pads and gloves to the Young Warriors Cricket Club of Cumberland, East Canje, Berbice. In making...

Digicel’s Nationwide Schools Football officially launched

Jun 09, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Digicel’s Nationwide Schools Football officially launched

– Media urged to help identify the future stars By Rawle Welch As has become synonymous since its existence in Guyana, Digicel again demonstrated a proclivity for excellence and quality by...

Sattaur’s unbeaten 156 spurs E/Coast to victory

Jun 09, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Sattaur’s unbeaten 156 spurs E/Coast to victory

As three teams turn up at Providence for one match By Sean Devers Recently appointed Guyana under-15 Captain Brian Sattaur led from the front with a commanding unbeaten 156 to spur East Coast to...

FIFA/Caribbean Football chiefs hearing now set for Bahamas

Jun 09, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on FIFA/Caribbean Football chiefs hearing now set for Bahamas

President (Ag.) met constituents at Crowne Plaza Investigators will now begin interviewing the heads of the 25 Caribbean Football Union Associations at the centre of the FIFA bribery scandal on June...

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One win away! Bonofiglio’s men target fifth consecutive win against...

Nov 12, 2026

By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s Golden Jaguars will look to take another significant step towards CONCACAF Nations League, League A promotion and qualification for next year’s Gold...

A compromise is possible but not likely

Nov 12, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Back in 2009, legislation was passed by the then PPP/C government giving former presidents a wide range of benefits and facilities. These included security, vehicles, staff, utilities, medical expenses and other support, many of which were not subject to clear limits. Critics...

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...

Not one cent more for former presidents

Nov 12, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Over the years, I have learned to cultivate great tolerance for stupidity; still greater patience for the asinine. Tolerance snaps, however, whenever a word is mentioned about the benefits bill for former presidents. Here’s the short and sweet: not one damn cent more for...

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