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Sanata complex deal…Tax holidays not yet granted by GRA

Jun 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Sanata complex deal…Tax holidays not yet granted by GRA

Law contains deficiencies, inaccuracies, not exhaustive enough – Finance Ministry Government says that the legislation regarding tax holidays and concessions contain a number of obvious...

More offensive approach for return clash – Shabazz

Jun 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on More offensive approach for return clash – Shabazz

Jerome and Brown expected to join squad, Bishop’s back By Franklin Wilson Following a tough loss to old rivals Suriname in the first game of their 2nd round FIFA World Cup Qualifying match on...

Region Three Administration dismantle roadside stalls

Jun 16, 2008 knews News 1

…As Carifesta X looms… The Region Three Administration made good on its promise yesterday to ensure that all roadside vending at the vicinity of the Vreed-en-Hoop junction was removed. Regional...

Charles wins Castrol Road Race on West Dem.

Jun 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Charles wins Castrol Road Race on West Dem.

John Charles held off a bunch of three riders in a terrific sprint to the line to capture the 9th Annual Castrol GuyOil Road Race which was held on the West Demerara yesterday. Approaching the final...

OAS commits to human rights of homosexuals

Jun 16, 2008 knews News 1

The 38th General Assembly of the Organisation of American States (OAS) has approved by consensus a resolution recognising serious human rights breaches faced by persons of differing sexual...

Reynolds (103*) spurs GYO to victory against TSC

Jun 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Reynolds (103*) spurs GYO to victory against TSC

White (4-11), Devers (4-25) lend support An entertaining unbeaten century from 21-year-old Jermaine Reynolds and four wickets each from off-spinner Wilfred White and Ricardo Devers fired Ghandi Youth...

Speed boat operators petition for increased fares

Jun 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Speed boat operators petition for increased fares

The rising cost of gasoline and the general increase in the cost of living are forcing speedboat operators who ply the Georgetown /Vreed-en-Hoop route to call for an increase in fares. The operators...

Ali, Phang capture top honours at Oasis Café Chess Tournament

Jun 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Ali, Phang capture top honours at Oasis Café Chess Tournament

Saeed Ali dominated the intermediate category at the Oasis Café monthly Chess tournament held last Saturday at the Oasis Too on South Road. Ali played unbeaten until the sixth and final round...

Workshop on tax legislation slated for July 9

Jun 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Workshop on tax legislation slated for July 9

A call by President Bharrat Jagdeo for the Privatisation Unit to host a ‘Privatisation and Tax Workshop’ has come to fruition, and is slated for July 9. This is according to a release from the...

GPHC Outpatient Department overburdened

Jun 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on GPHC Outpatient Department overburdened

— CEO In recent times, there have been numerous complaints regarding the services provided by doctors at the Medical Outpatient Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. These...

Trinidadian to stand trial in High Court for 2005 twin rape

Jun 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Trinidadian to stand trial in High Court for 2005 twin rape

A Trinidadian man whom Police accused of sexually molesting two sisters has been committed to stand trial at the next sitting of the High Court. The accused, Christopher Bellille, nicknamed...

The overnight increase in electricity rates for Linden is both unfair and unjust

Jun 16, 2008 knews Letters 1

Dear Editor, The Linden Concerned Citizens Association is worried about the proposed indiscreet hike of electricity rates in Linden that will commence from the 1st July, 2008. After reading last week...

My letters were taken out of context

Jun 16, 2008 knews Letters 1

Dear Editor, I must’ve really provoked T. King that made him or her pen a letter filled with so much venom and anger towards me. T. King based his or her entire letter in the Kaieteur News...

Unlicensed liquor restaurants providing unfair competition

Jun 16, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Unlicensed liquor restaurants providing unfair competition

Dear Editor, The President of Guyana is doing the correct thing in introducing the polygraph test for certain categories of public servants. I wish he will order the same for those officers working...

The Mercy Hospital: yesterday and today

Jun 16, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The Mercy Hospital: yesterday and today

Dear Editor, Those days of yesteryear when the Mercy Hospital played a preponderant role under the guidance of Dr. Bettencourt Gomes and Sister Margaret are no more. What a shame, as I am told that...

Free health clinic comes to Region Ten

Jun 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Free health clinic comes to Region Ten

Residents of Linden and far-flung areas of Region 10 will be able to access vital medical services at both the Mackenzie Hospital Complex and at the Upper Demerara Hospital, thanks to a cooperative...

Peeping Tom – I sticking to my desktop computer

Jun 16, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom 4

I am thinking about selling my old computer and buying a laptop. But I am afraid. I am scared somebody might believe that the laptop I am buying may be some sort of electronic listening device. Years...

Freddie Kissoon column – An anti-dictatorship alliance is urgent

Jun 16, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 7

The missing link in Guyana is the anti-dictatorship alliance. Any theorizing on politics in Guyana will conclude that this country is in the throes of a dictatorship. There are people like Ravi Dev...

Tony Deyal – Jarns, Nittles, Grawlix and Quimps

Jun 16, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on Tony Deyal – Jarns, Nittles, Grawlix and Quimps

I used to wonder who that person “Anon” was, since he or she was so often cited in books of quotations. Later, I found out that the word stood for “Anonymous,” which is the name given to...

Alcoholism treatment

Jun 16, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on Alcoholism treatment

The Minister of Health last week announced that an out-patient Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre will be established in the compound of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. Treatment...

The greatest achievement of a man is becoming a father – Ramotar

Jun 15, 2008 knews News 1

Today is Father’s Day and this newspaper decided to take a peek into the lives of two prominent fathers in the local political sphere, namely People’s Progressive Party General Secretary Donald...

Motorcyclist shot by police after high-speed chase

Jun 15, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Motorcyclist shot by police after high-speed chase

A high sped chase through the streets of Wortmanville ended with a 21-year-old man nursing a gunshot wound following a reported shootout with the police. Odel Anthony, 21, a plumber of Princes...

Ban placed on Pit Bull importation

Jun 15, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Ban placed on Pit Bull importation

– temporary halt on Rottweilers Government has placed a ban on the importation of Pit Bulls, following several severe attacks on citizens. Government sources have also confirmed that a...

No new development in jungle manhunt

Jun 15, 2008 knews News 2

The Joint Services have reported no new development in the hunt for Rondell ‘Fineman’ Rawlins and members of his gang, who are being pursued in the dense jungle several miles from the...

Being a conscientious father is special

Jun 15, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Being a conscientious father is special

By Enid Joaquin in Linden In a world where far too many fathers unashamedly neglect their offspring, sometimes to the point of leaving all the economic burden of raising their children to wives and...

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Guyana boxers depart for intensive Trinidad camp ahead of CAC and...

Jun 11, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – With the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games and the Commonwealth Games fast approaching, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has intensified its preparations by sending...

Art is much more than a reflection of reality

Jun 11, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – It is no wonder the arts, in all its forms, in Guyana is mired in mediocrity. If there can be such scant understanding of what art is about, then it should surprise no one that this country has failed to develop its cultural industry. The purpose of art, be it sculpture,...

Language is Infrastructure – Why Antigua and Barbuda’s...

Jun 07, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Antigua and Barbuda is one of the smaller countries of the Caribbean. Yet small states have often advanced ideas that have significance beyond their size. The decision by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, led by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, to make...

Petitioning Excellencies Ali, Phillips, Jagdeo and Cabinet

Jun 11, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – This is a public appeal to every leader and minister in the Government of Guyana. Excellencies Ali, Phillips, and Jagdeo and the entire cabinet is included. In fact, this courtesy is extended to the ruling party’s Central Executive, all voting and...

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