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A QUIET SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Sep 14, 2009 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A QUIET SATURDAY AFTERNOON

It is said that the sun in Guyana, when at its hottest, does not shine, but scorches. This past Saturday was no exception. It was hot day and even within the Kaieteur News office, the heat could be...

The future of our children is at stake

Sep 14, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on The future of our children is at stake

Dear Editor, It must be viewed with concern the frequent “closing down” of schools by parent or by teachers, or by circumstances contributed to by errant contractors or the Ministry of...

Same old story of destructive political leaders

Sep 14, 2009 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Same old story of destructive political leaders

One should not dignify any argument that outlines a programme for democracy for all countries because all countries are not alike. Democracy and constitutionalism are different concepts (see the work...

Rename Tiger Bay to Nation’s Bay

Sep 14, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Rename Tiger Bay to Nation’s Bay

Dear Editor, School of The Nations recent press release of offering classes to its new location neighbourhood children is indeed an amazing gesture and this is also an ideal practice of community...

SAGGING UNDERWEAR BOTTOMS OUT

Sep 14, 2009 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column 1

Recently the BBC ran what is called a “crawl” on its newscast saying “Breaking News”. It turned out to be literally accurate since the announcement was that the Australian...

Perennial Power Problems

Sep 14, 2009 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Perennial Power Problems

GPL has got to be the most detested corporation in the country – and most certainly so on the West Coast of Demerara. As our newspaper has been reporting over the last few months, the intermittent...

Kitty businessman released

Sep 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Kitty businessman released

A Kitty businessman who was held in connection with the kidnapping of 21-year-old Rorhema Dookie was released from police custody yesterday. The man was released on station bail and is expected to...

Education Ministry on earnest quest to improve literacy – Baksh

Sep 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Education Ministry on earnest quest to improve literacy – Baksh

By Sharmain Cornette In a spirited quest to sustain its drive to improve literacy in Guyana, the Education Ministry has put in place several interventions which will bear fruit in the years to...

Bishops’ High secure 100 % passes in 17 subject areas

Sep 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Bishops’ High secure 100 % passes in 17 subject areas

The teachers of the Bishops’ High School have been duly recognised by the institution’s Board for their contribution towards ensuring that the school recorded a 98.01 per cent overall pass rate...

GPL to increase generation capacity at Versailles

Sep 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on GPL to increase generation capacity at Versailles

…consumers to get relief from Wednesday By Fareeza Haniff Following weeks of continuous power outages on the West Coast of Demerara and on the East Bank of Essequibo, consumers are expected to get...

Furniture giants Courts supports S&S HEP boxing extravaganza

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Furniture giants Courts supports S&S HEP boxing extravaganza

There is absolutely no way that sports activities can progress unless the corporate community intervenes with viable packages. However, the worldwide recession has had a negative impact on the local...

Ansa McAl Trading hands over cheque, Ogle/Industry makes grand return

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ansa McAl Trading hands over cheque, Ogle/Industry makes grand return

By Franklin Wilson Ansa McAl trading under their Mackeson brand has renewed their commitment to the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) with sponsorship of their 2009/2010 Senior League which...

Pastrana reneges on previous decision, to oppose ‘Hurry Up’ Moore

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pastrana reneges on previous decision, to oppose ‘Hurry Up’ Moore

Boxers intensify preparations as Caribbean fury set to explode By Michael Benjamin Former International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Organization (WBO) and International Boxing Association...

Keith Fraser (99*), Ramoo (49 & 5-41) propel W/Berbice

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Keith Fraser (99*), Ramoo (49 & 5-41) propel W/Berbice

BERBICE ZONE – Keith Fraser hit an unbeaten 99 and his teammate Krishnadat Ramoo made 49 and took 5-41 to propel West Berbcie to victory on Saturday in the Berbice zone of the National Neal...

Mavericks beat city side TSC

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mavericks beat city side TSC

Fifties from Jacobs, Barrington spur MSC to win DEMERARA ZONE – National players Shemroy Barrington and Steven Jacobs hit half-centuries in a century opening stand as host Malteenoes Sports...

Camptown, Conquerors clash headline latest Cellink PL play

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Camptown, Conquerors clash headline latest Cellink PL play

When the Cellink Premier League (CPL) continues this evening at the Tucville ground, second placed Camptown will be severely tested by fourth placed Fruta Conquerors in the main attraction. Home team...

Where is the Nat’l Sports Policy?

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Where is the Nat’l Sports Policy?

By Rawle Welch After telling reporters late last year in his year end review that the National Sports Policy is near to completion, the long-awaited document is still to be presented. The Policy...

Leonara advance to semi-final

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Leonara advance to semi-final

Action continued over the weekend in the Barakat Brothers West Demerara Cricket competition with Lenora beating Meten-Meer-Zorg ‘B’ to book a place in the semi-finals. Windsor Forest is the other...

D’Andrade, AAG in selection row

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on D’Andrade, AAG in selection row

By Edison Jefford Lionel D’Andrade believes that the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) is unjustified with the reason for his non-selection to compete at the 2009 IAAF World Half Marathon in...

Back Scheme Amelia’s Ward stun Front Scheme

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Back Scheme Amelia’s Ward stun Front Scheme

Back Scheme Amelia’s Ward stunned Front Scheme in a thriller Monday night when the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s (MCYS) inaugural Inter-Block Basketball contest opened at the Mackenzie...

Dr. Anthony pledges support for local Draughts

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dr. Anthony pledges support for local Draughts

Sports Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has committed his ministry to aid the development of Draughts, pledging their support as a major stakeholder with the Steering Committee that was recently selected...

GPF Joint Services preparation underway

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on GPF Joint Services preparation underway

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Joint Services preparation is currently underway and the Head Coach of the team, Lyndon Wilson is adamant that he has enough arsenals for them to defend their title this...

Lacking vision at the U-19 level, more overseas tours needed

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Lacking vision at the U-19 level, more overseas tours needed

Dear Editor, The last time a West Indies Under-19 Cricket team engaged equal opponents in an Under-19 International Youth Test was 2001 when the Brentnol Parchment led Regional Under-19 youngsters...

Albion, RHTWSB already in semis with one game to play

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Albion, RHTWSB already in semis with one game to play

Albion and Rose Hall Town Windies Sports Bar (RHTWSB) are already in the semi-finals of the Berbice zone National Neal & Massy 40-overs 1st division cricket competition despite still having one...

Bermine almost assured of semi-final spot

Sep 09, 2009 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bermine almost assured of semi-final spot

BERBICE ZONE – Bermine beat National defending champions Young Warriors by 5 wickets on Sunday in their final preliminary round game in Berbice zone of the National Neal & Massy 40-over 1st...

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Need for Speed Karting Championships: Persaud, Mendonca, Tenpow, and...

Jun 22, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – The weather was not the only scorching thing this weekend as Jumbo Jet Events staged the first round of its Need for Speed Karting Championship at the 555 Speedway in...

Watch the PPPC like a hawk!

Jun 22, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – A curious silence has greeted what ought to be one of the most debated economic announcements of the year. President Irfaan Ali has indicated that bonds will be issued to members of the Guyanese diaspora, allowing them to invest in major infrastructure projects in Guyana. One...

If the OAS did not exist, it could not be created today

Jun 21, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – I have spent a decade in the councils of the Organization of American States. I have watched governments come and go, seen some crises handled well and others handled badly, sat through more commemorative meetings than sessions discussing pressing issues,...

More money for Guyanese workers

Jun 22, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – I like it. More money for Guyanese workers. Not private sector minimum wage workers, regrettably. If any local workers are due more money, private sector (and public service) minimum wage workers standout. More money is for Guyanese in the oil industry. Well, that’s...

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