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Customs Deputy Head, 13 others refuse polygraph tests

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Customs Deputy Head, 13 others refuse polygraph tests

… cites ludicrous questions such as sexual preference, alcohol use Deputy Head of the Customs and Trade Administration, Ingrid Griffith, and 13 other employees of the Guyana Revenue Authority,...

Parliament staffer drowns off Number 63 Beach

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Parliament staffer drowns off Number 63 Beach

The body of an office assistant attached to the Parliament Buildings was pulled from the Atlantic Ocean hours after he perished while taking a swim in the vicinity of the Number 63 Beach, Corentyne....

How the DEA implicated Roger Khan’s lawyer

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on How the DEA implicated Roger Khan’s lawyer

The successful prosecution of any person accused of any offence in any part of the world is largely dependent on skilful in-depth investigations on the part of the law-enforcement agency. One such...

Four more open-heart surgeries conducted at GPHC

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Four more open-heart surgeries conducted at GPHC

– as plans for locally manned operations near By Sharmain Cornette Surgical operations at the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) will be completely undertaken by local medical professionals...

Over 35 years of dedicated service in nursing

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Over 35 years of dedicated service in nursing

Savitri Chandrabose is deservedly a ‘Special Person’ “You must be committed and have a love for what you are doing, otherwise you will not do it to the best of your ability. I knew that I...

Essequibo farmers frustrated over paddy prices

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Essequibo farmers frustrated over paddy prices

By Tusika Martin The brewing dispute between rice farmers and millers was yesterday again discussed on the Essequibo Coast when farmers from that region expressed their frustration over the low price...

Living life with an incurable disease

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Living life with an incurable disease

…. the tale of a 32-year-old man Life for 32-year-old Rajesh Bedassir has not been ordinary ever since he was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease more than one year ago. Crohn’s disease is a...

Suspect in Lodge stabbing discharged from GPHC

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Suspect in Lodge stabbing discharged from GPHC

The police are attempting to contact Dianne Browne to obtain a statement from her concerning the circumstances surrounding the death of Julius Chung, who died from a stab wound to his heart. This...

Albouystown youth NGO seeks to effect change

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Albouystown youth NGO seeks to effect change

An Albouystown Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), The Young Leaders of Albouystown, has set out to mobilise a number of young people in the Albouystown area to turn their community around. The...

Three held for Sheriff Street internet café shooting

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Three held for Sheriff Street internet café shooting

– wounded nurse loses kidney By Latoya Giles Student nurse, Bobby Hemraj, had to be rushed back to the Georgetown Public Hospital’s operating theatre yesterday after suffering further...

Justice Ramlal issues cease order to manufacturer

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Justice Ramlal issues cease order to manufacturer

A furniture manufacturer may be forced to cease operation upon receipt of a court order issued by Justice William Ramlal. The manufacturer has an operation in the residential community of Section B,...

Four more open-heart surgeries conducted at CHI

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Four more open-heart surgeries conducted at CHI

By Sharmain Cornette Surgical operations at the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) will be completely undertaken by local medical professionals by this year-end. At least this is the expectation of Head...

Commercial operations at Skeldon likely soon

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Commercial operations at Skeldon likely soon

Union says change of Booker Tate management overdue The new Skeldon Sugar factory, supposedly Guyana’s boon to rescue the faltering fortunes of the industry, is due to begin commercial operations...

EU, Caricom should strengthen partnership against use of illicit drugs

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on EU, Caricom should strengthen partnership against use of illicit drugs

– Caricom official The Caricom Secretariat’s Programme Manager for Sustainable Development, Beverley Reynolds, has made an impassioned plea for the region’s territories and the European Union...

Susan’s story: The road to recovery after 16 years of drug addiction

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Susan’s story: The road to recovery after 16 years of drug addiction

By Jenelle Carter Coming from a broken home is not something easy to deal with as a child. While some may see it as no big deal there are others who feel differently and carry that burden for a long...

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Guyana observes International Women’s Day

Mar 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana observes International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), an occasion which is observed on March 8 every year. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women...

Dr. Cheddi Jagan and the world crisis

Mar 08, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Dr. Cheddi Jagan and the world crisis

Last Friday marked the 12th anniversary of the death of President Cheddi Jagan. As the pre-eminent leader in the struggle for our country’s independence, there are many lessons that can be gleaned...

Pensioner has received all benefits due to him

Mar 08, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Pensioner has received all benefits due to him

Dear Editor, With reference to an article appearing in Kaieteur News (March 2, 2009) and bearing the caption: “Pensioner Waiting To Receive Benefits from NIS”, please see the following response...

Intense battle in the making for Mayor’s Cup semi-final places tonight

Mar 08, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Intense battle in the making for Mayor’s Cup semi-final places tonight

The eagerly awaited showdown between Pele FC and Bakewell Buxton will whet the appetites of football buffs, while Conquerors and the Guyana Defence Force will provide added entertainment when the...

Reviving history in school curriculum will promote Guyana

Mar 08, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Reviving history in school curriculum will promote Guyana

Dear Editor, Commitments made by donor companies towards Tourism development indeed go some way, and it was pleasant reading to learn that some companies came on board and supported the “Heritage...

Ticket centre at Bourda to open today

Mar 08, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Ticket centre at Bourda to open today

Yesterday many cricket fans converged on the ticketing centre at the Guyana Cricket Board Office on Regent Street to purchase tickets for the first two One-Day Internationals (ODIs) of the Digicel...

The PPP has used lies to entrench a dictatorship

Mar 08, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The PPP has used lies to entrench a dictatorship

Dear Editor, Some letter-writers use the letters section to spread their daily propaganda to a nation fed up with PPP lies. These lies and myths are couched in the identification as “facts” to...

Reports have always been a source of discomfort in Guyana

Mar 08, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Reports have always been a source of discomfort in Guyana

Dear Editor, Reports have always been a source of discomfort in a Guyana context, particularly as it relates to those that unfairly seek to shed Guyana in a bad light. Many of such can come to mind....

Mc Kay unstoppable at 18th R&R Int. feature

Mar 08, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Mc Kay unstoppable at 18th R&R Int. feature

By Franklin Wilson Warren ‘Forty’ Mc Kay of Continental Cycle Club once again rode a commanding race to win the feature 35 lap event at the 18th annual R&R International sponsored...

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Mental illness is real and a serious public health concern

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mental illness is a reality we often acknowledge in passing but seldom confront with the... more