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Ministry launches “Get Wise” campaign

Apr 08, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Ministry launches “Get Wise” campaign

…as World Health Day observed As part of its observance of World Health Day, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) yesterday launched a ‘Be...

Teen threatens to take her life months after alleged rape

Apr 08, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Teen threatens to take her life months after alleged rape

– fears case will be forgotten, but cops say charges likely soon A teenager who claims that she was raped by her cousin some months ago is now threatening to kill herself as a result of her...

ICT Hub Review Panel operationalised for OLPF

Apr 08, 2011 knews News Comments Off on ICT Hub Review Panel operationalised for OLPF

The placement of internet ready and learning enabled laptops into the homes of thousands of Guyanese families moved one step closer yesterday, when the project moved into high gear with the...

Region Three hosts mini fair for World Health Day

Apr 08, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Region Three hosts mini fair for World Health Day

The services of the West Demerara Regional Hospital were literally taken out into the community yesterday as part of Region Three’s observance of World Health Day. It took on the form of a...

Jagdeo announces $10M revolving fund to assist Art & Craft industry

Apr 08, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Jagdeo announces $10M revolving fund to assist Art & Craft industry

Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday met with members of the Guyana Art and Craft Association (GACA) in a bid to see how the government could assist the industry and subsequently committed a $10M...

Operational procedures were breached – Edghill

Apr 08, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Operational procedures were breached – Edghill

Chairman of the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) Bishop Juan Edghill has stated that the entity will do everything in its power to address the breakdown in communication that resulted in the...

BIG BUCKS CAN WIN THE ELECTION FOR OBAMA

Apr 08, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on BIG BUCKS CAN WIN THE ELECTION FOR OBAMA

Elections would seem to be the last thing on the minds of Americans. But this week’s announcement kick-starting the re-election campaign of Barack Obama is a reminder that next year, Americans will...

Life is bigger than our problems

Apr 08, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Stella Says Comments Off on Life is bigger than our problems

I decided to bring my mother-in-law and sister-in-law with me on this month’s trip to Guyana. My mother-in-law’s birthday is this weekend and I thought it would be nice for her to celebrate here...

Teenager drowns in ‘Blacka’

Apr 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Teenager drowns in ‘Blacka’

A North Ruimveldt Multilateral student, Stephen Didajhar, 14, of 24 James Street, Albouystown, who went for a swim was found dead in a pond called the “Blacka” at Durban Backlands, yesterday. At...

Frequent use of antibiotics could cause superbugs to develop

Apr 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Frequent use of antibiotics could cause superbugs to develop

Washington — Public health experts warn that medical science could return to an era when doctors had no tools against infection, and they want the public to help prevent that. Anti-microbial...

Bartica Regatta 2011 officially launched

Apr 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Bartica Regatta 2011 officially launched

… delegates pay courtesy call on Minister The programme for the Annual Bartica Easter Regatta has officially been launched. Yesterday, the nine delegates competing for the Miss Regatta title paid a...

$300M scrap metal stranded on wharves

Apr 07, 2011 knews News Comments Off on $300M scrap metal stranded on wharves

– workers protest trade ban at PM’s offices By Leonard Gildarie Almost 200 containers of scrap metal valued $300M are stranded at the city wharves as Government for the third time since 2007...

Barnwell, Bishoo in new-look Windies T20 squad

Apr 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Barnwell, Bishoo in new-look Windies T20 squad

No place for ‘big name’ players Davendra Bishoo and Chris Barnwell are the only Guyanese in the West Indies squad for the lone Digicel T20 International against Pakistan at the Beausejour...

Princess Hotel supports ITTF Level I Coaches’ Course

Apr 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Princess Hotel supports ITTF Level I Coaches’ Course

Princess Hotel extended its support to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Level I Coaches’ Course in the form of sponsorship. United States of America-based Course Conductor,...

Teams intensifying preparations ahead of quarter-finals

Apr 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Teams intensifying preparations ahead of quarter-finals

With over $10million in prizes up for grabs, the teams that have made it to this Saturday’s quarter-finals of the GT&T 10/10 Softball Cricket Competition have intensified preparations in an...

Sunburst water bottles presented to U-15 Clubs

Apr 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Sunburst water bottles presented to U-15 Clubs

Continental Foods Inc. a member of the Continental Group of Companies, manufacturers and distributors of Sunburst Orange Juice on Saturday last made a timely donation of water bottles to the teams...

Razzaq, Kamran axed for West Indies ODIs and T20s

Apr 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Razzaq, Kamran axed for West Indies ODIs and T20s

Abdul Razzaq and Kamran Akmal have been axed from Pakistan’s combined ODI and Twenty20 squad for the upcoming tour of West Indies, while senior players Umar Gul and Younis Khan have been rested....

Miller joins up – Spinner boosts J’can squad for regional final

Apr 07, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Miller joins up – Spinner boosts J’can squad for regional final

LEFT-ARM orthodox spinner Nikita Miller was scheduled to leave the island Tuesday for Barbados to replace leg-spinner Akeem Dewar in Jamaica’s squad for the championship match of the West Indies...

GCB being held to ransom

Apr 07, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on GCB being held to ransom

Dear Editor, I am appalled at the current state of play regarding Guyana’s cricket after reading Sean Devers article and D. Joseph’s letter in the Kaieteur News on Sunday April 03. Guyana has now...

In support of Freddie Kissoon

Apr 07, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on In support of Freddie Kissoon

Dear Editor, It is being highly rumoured that Freddie Kissoon’s column is to be discontinued. Mr. Editor, I have met and socialized with Mr. Glen Lall on more than one occasion and I always admire...

If the President is sincere about apologising, he owes the entire nation a huge apology

Apr 07, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on If the President is sincere about apologising, he owes the entire nation a huge apology

Dear Editor, At first blush, I’d say it was magnanimous of President Bharrat Jagdeo to invite AFC Chairman, Mr. Raphael Trotman onto the stage during the William McDowell concert at the National...

Donald Ramotar is a man of integrity; a man with the common touch

Apr 07, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Donald Ramotar is a man of integrity; a man with the common touch

Dear Editor, Sincere congratulations to the next President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the Honorable (soon to be His Excellency) Donald Ramotar, on his selection as the PPP/C Presidential...

Customs officers still awaiting overtime pay

Apr 07, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Customs officers still awaiting overtime pay

Dear Editor, As I pen this letter today April 1st, “All Fools Day”, but the following is not a prank. Yet again, the officers at Customs and Trade Administration are still awaiting their overtime...

A storm in a teacup

Apr 07, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on A storm in a teacup

There are times when incidents expose the nature of the society and bring out the best or worse in people. Sometimes, these issues are internal matters but somehow they slip into the public domain...

Centenarian honoured on the Corentyne; still has a passion for rice farming at 100

Apr 05, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Centenarian honoured on the Corentyne; still has a passion for rice farming at 100

“I could tell you I live a happy, happy life. I wasn’t manhandled; man ain’t beat me. Me husband never give me a slap. I live a nice life” Guyana has just got its latest centenarian. This...

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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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