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Health Minister lauds impact of PEPFAR on sector

Jul 07, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Health Minister lauds impact of PEPFAR on sector

The importance of partnership was recently emphasised by Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy as an essential ingredient for the provision of quality health care, although the local health sector has...

Carifesta activities continue in Region Six

Jul 07, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Carifesta activities continue in Region Six

NEW AMSTERDAM – Activities leading up to Carifesta X continue in Berbice. According to the Chairman of the Region Six Committee, Faizal Jaffarally, there would be a Band Music and Street...

Tony Deyal Column – MAN IN BLACK

Jul 07, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on Tony Deyal Column – MAN IN BLACK

I suppose I was feeling blackadaiscal or had a momentary blackout. Whatever it was, that Sunday morning, on my way to the Miami airport to catch an American Airlines flight to Kingston, I was...

Region Six moving on with 2008 programme

Jul 07, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Region Six moving on with 2008 programme

NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Last week, the Region Six Administration presented a progress report on the 2008 Capital Programme that covered the period ended May 28, last. According to the Chairman...

The Freddie Kissoon column – PRESIDENT JAGDEO’S PEOPLE

Jul 07, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The Freddie Kissoon column – PRESIDENT JAGDEO’S PEOPLE

President Jagdeo was quoted in the media last week as saying that Guyana would not sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) before he consults with the Guyanese people. It was not clear how that...

Wardens recognised for protecting endangered sea turtles

Jul 07, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Wardens recognised for protecting endangered sea turtles

As sustained efforts are made to protect the very much endangered sea turtles, 32 wardens who are tasked with aiding conservation measures were recently awarded with certificates of appreciation for...

Rally round CARICOM

Jul 07, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on Rally round CARICOM

Today is a national holiday – CARICOM DAY. We are one of only three member states in our integration movement to have so honoured the idea of a unified Caribbean. The other two are the smaller...

Peeping Tom – THE DYING DAYS OF A HISTORIC BRAND

Jul 07, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Peeping Tom – THE DYING DAYS OF A HISTORIC BRAND

When the Peeper heard that Glenn was seen doing some measurements on the roof of Kaieteur News, I got really excited. You see, I had always had a dream that one day we would have a roof garden here...

Sunday Cartoon – July 6

Jul 07, 2008 knews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon – July 6

Martin Luther King’s dream or ole time America?

Jul 06, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Martin Luther King’s dream or ole time America?

By Sir Ronald Sanders My previous commentaries on Barack Obama’s candidature for the Presidency of the United States have made it clear that I am sceptical about his winning. I am now even more...

Venezuela proposes gas pipeline through Guyana

Jul 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Venezuela proposes gas pipeline through Guyana

…recommits to construction of centre for the homeless Venezuela’s Ambassador to Guyana, the Honourable Dario Morandy, on the 197th anniversary of his country’s independence, has...

Why the American forensic experts did not come

Jul 06, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Why the American forensic experts did not come

The news is out. The United States of America will not be sending a team of forensic experts to Guyana to probe the slaughter of the eight miners at Lindo Creek almost a month ago. And for good...

British ‘SWAT’ trainers here

Jul 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on British ‘SWAT’ trainers here

Another team of British Police trainers is in the country to continue working with local operatives to bring them up to standard with international anti-crime operations. The training will be...

TIME FOR “THE DONALD” TO STEP FORWARD

Jul 06, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on TIME FOR “THE DONALD” TO STEP FORWARD

With just under one month remaining before the Congress of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), it is time for all those who have any aspirations to the Presidency to step forward and...

Slaughtered miners… We have an eyewitness – Henry Greene

Jul 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Slaughtered miners… We have an eyewitness – Henry Greene

The controversy surrounding the brutal slaying of eight miners at Lindo Creek, Upper Berbice River has taken yet another twist. This time the Police say that they have hard evidence of the...

Doppler tower nears completion

Jul 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Doppler tower nears completion

After much controversy and the loss of approximately $40M, another $20M has been paid for the infrastructural works, as the construction of the Doppler Radar Tower at Timehri is nearing completion....

The impact of global food price increases

Jul 06, 2008 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on The impact of global food price increases

The Alliance For Change continues to play an important role in helping Guyanese prepare for the pending Global Food Crisis through their “Seeds of Change” programme. This week in Parliament, AFC...

Give reconciliation a chance

Jul 06, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Give reconciliation a chance

It is absolutely meaningless to say that the PNC or the combined opposition or the private media should seek reconciliation with the government when reconciliation to be successful has to start with...

Minibus fare hike from tomorrow

Jul 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Minibus fare hike from tomorrow

The Guyana Public Transportation Association (GPTA) has released a new minibus fare structure, which will come into effect from tomorrow. The move has been approved by both Nicholas Nnami, the...

Diesel now more expensive than gasoline

Jul 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Diesel now more expensive than gasoline

Despite diesel being zero rated, a price query conducted at various gas stations in and around Georgetown confirmed that diesel is, in fact, more expensive than gasoline. On average, the price of...

Punishment corporally?

Jul 06, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Punishment corporally?

The Parrot during recent reconnaissance trips to assess the price of fruits used the opportunity to conduct an unofficial survey as to people’s knowledge of an issue that has been attracting lots...

The business of concessions and money laundering

Jul 06, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on The business of concessions and money laundering

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA Introduction: According to Wikipedia, the definition of money laundering is the metaphorical “cleaning of money” with regard to appearances in law, is the practice...

Venezuela pays tribute to Simon Bolivar on 197th anniversary

Jul 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Venezuela pays tribute to Simon Bolivar on 197th anniversary

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela yesterday celebrated its 197th anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, the embassy organised a wreath-laying ceremony and a mass. The event was held at the...

Identity and Marginalisation

Jul 06, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Identity and Marginalisation

In our last article, we developed the thesis that concurrent with the abolition of physical African slavery in 1834, the British had crafted a methodology for enslaving the minds of the natives of...

Amidst passing of piracy law: Pirates attack several vessels in Berbice, Suriname

Jul 06, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Amidst passing of piracy law: Pirates attack several vessels in Berbice, Suriname

Amidst the passing of recent laws of death and life sentences for piracy acts, reports yesterday indicate that criminals have struck again on the high seas. According to Berbice fishing officials, on...

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GHE vs. WWIV Day 4: Harpy Eagles withstand heat to crush Volcanoes by...

Apr 30, 2026

2026/27 West Indies 4-Day Championships Round 3 By Clifton Ross Kaieteur Sports – Guyana Harpy Eagles completed their 3rd consecutive win against the Windward Volcanoes after a comprehensive...

While we scramble over the cash grant!

Apr 30, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – There is a lot of noise right now about whether the government’s invitation for investments in the fertilizer and gas bottling projects is legal. But while we are all busy looking in that direction, something far more important is happening in plain sight. The real issue is...

Resolving CARICOM’s Leadership Impasse

Apr 19, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) –As with all my commentaries, this one is strictly in my personal capacity, drawing on more than fifty years of engagement with Caribbean affairs and a lifelong commitment to the cause of regional integration. I do not speak on behalf of any government or...

Wales – Heads must roll

Apr 30, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Former Wales Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Taskforce Head, Mr. Winston Brassington should resign. Project Consultant, his new crown, does nothing to defend or distance him from the US$2 billion Bharrat Jagdeo contraption that now crumbles before the eyes. ...

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