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Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Millions missing from credit unions
By Nadia Guyadeen Labour Minister Manzoor Nadir yesterday said that there are tens of millions of dollars unaccounted for in Guyana’s credit unions. Credit Unions, like banks, give loans to...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on City Mall lights up X-Mas tree
The lighting up of the City Mall Christmas Tree on Saturday evening was an eye popping experience for everyone that was there to witness the event. The evening was filled with laughter and cheers of...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Car thief jailed for two years, accomplice remanded
Dindyal Persaud, aka Steve, a 22-year-old mechanic formerly of Grove, East Bank Demerara, and Richmond, Essequibo, was sentenced to two years’ jail yesterday, with two further six-month jail...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Contractor claims over $300,000 from GWI
An irate former contractor who was attached to the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is claiming that GWI owes him some $385,000 for works he did for the water company early this year. David Sinclair,...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on GHRA members to remove account from Republic Bank
Members of the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) have unanimously agreed to remove the association’s accounts from Republic Bank, after the bank’s management failed to recognize its error in...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on UNDP/Govt. sheep project help underprivileged
A Government and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project is helping underprivileged families to become more self-sufficient. On Sunday, the project continued on the East Bank of Demerara...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on One in ten women has no knowledge of HIV prevention – survey
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) which was conducted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Bureau of Statistics has found that one woman in ten does...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Police confirm cars were drag racing
Police on the East Coast of Demerara have confirmed that the driver of a white Honda Integra, PLL 1485, was involved in a drag race that led to the death of 31-year-old Sonita Thomas on the Enmore...Dec 16, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE LAW MUST NOT BE FLEXED
I saw something interesting yesterday along Regent Street where bus stops have been re-introduced. What I saw confirms that we have a serious problem in Guyana which, if not reversed soon, can only...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Bonus uncertain for Toolsie Persaud workers
-strike looms The National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) says that it has, for some time now, been lobbying for better wages for the workers it represents...Dec 16, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Elected dictatorship and the signs of untergang
One of the mental strands that permeate autocratic leadership is something ordinary people cannot fathom, no matter how much they try. We do not have to go to Nazi Germany, Stalin’s Russia or...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Persons claim they never received bills
After not receiving a water bill since 2006, when she moved into her residence, a Campbellville resident explained that, much to her confusion, her water supply was disconnected early last week. The...Dec 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Pele needle Milerock, Bakewell Topp XX survive against Rusal
By Franklin Wilson As the pundits have forecasted, the 19th Kashif and Shanghai Football tournament will not be a walk in the park for the top rated teams and the opening night proved just that....Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Rotary joins NPC for park enhancement initiative
Stabroek Rotary has joined hands with the National Parks Commission (NPC) to enhance the appeal and usefulness of the National Park in Thomas Lands. The initiative was birthed out of the need to...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Cheshire Home, senior citizens get Christmas cheer from road safety group
Despite the world economic crisis that could impact on the livelihoods of many around the world, Guyanese living in the United States of America continue to assist their countrymen and help keep the...Dec 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Floyd Carmichael finally nets a win in GASP ‘Scrabble Scramble’ shutdown
By Michael Benjamin It seemed as though second place was an allotted position for Floyd Carmichael, evident from the last three tournaments when he retained this position with alarming monotony. Last...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Plainclothes policemen accused of theft after raid on West Demerara home
A Goed Fortuin family is alleging that, yesterday morning, two plainclothes ranks entered their home and removed music equipment valued at approximately $400,000, along with $162,000 in cash and...Dec 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Marian Academy captures National Schools Chess Championship
“We need chess in the schools where the students can be active. We will have workshops for teachers in the schools. We have a lot of schools in Guyana and that is why we want to see the game...Dec 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Guyana/ Jamaica 4th round clash washed out
T&T in line for title with 9-wkt win against L/Wards By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Igloo Ice Cream, Pepsi, Smalta, TCL, Demerara Power Company, Lifetime Reality & Noble House...Dec 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Humanitarian mission helps the needy
As part of its mission to assist the less fortunate, the New Jersey Arya Samaj Mandir recently donated two wheelchairs to persons who had suffered a stroke and were subsequently paralyzed. Receiving...Dec 16, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on EPA collaborates with many agencies to eradicate pollution
Dear Editor, In reference to a letter published in the SN on Wednesday, 1st December, 2004, written by Mr. Peter Khan and captioned “What is the EPA’s role with noise and air pollution?”, the...Dec 16, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Government neglect has led to total breakdown in our society
Dear Editor, Crime continues to permeate every sphere in our country. No group can claim innocence and no region immunity. Some military-trained are executing illegal activities, and riding shot-gun...Mineral and oil rich country borrowing to feed, clothe and house its citizens.
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