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Teenager killed as car smashes into utility pole

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Teenager killed as car smashes into utility pole

– Would have celebrated 16th birthday on Saturday – Sister critical A 15-year-old girl was killed at around 20:00 hrs yesterday after a speeding car she was in smashed into a utility pole...

Guyana gets confirmation of two H1N1 cases

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana gets confirmation of two H1N1 cases

As was anticipated by Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy, the H1N1 virus, familiarly referred to as Swine Flu, has finally made its way here, making Guyana the last Caricom country to have...

Multiple overpayments to contractors in Region 5

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Multiple overpayments to contractors in Region 5

The Region 5 administration came in for much criticism, in the Auditor General report, for a number of overpayments to contractors that carried out works in the district. But even as the report...

Anyone desirous of providing dialysis services can come forward – Ramsammy

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Anyone desirous of providing dialysis services can come forward – Ramsammy

“It would not be financially feasible for the Ministry of Health to offer a free dialysis service even to poor people,” said Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy, yesterday. The Minister was at the...

$1.5B being invested in D& I for Region Three

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on $1.5B being invested in D& I for Region Three

Approximately $1.5 billion is being invested in Region Three in the areas of drainage and irrigation. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, who noted that Drainage and...

‘Skinny’s’ girlfriend may testify

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Skinny’s’ girlfriend may testify

Magistrate Yohanseh Cave is expected to rule this Friday on the admissibility of a caution statement allegedly made by murder accused in the Satydeow Sawh murder trial, David Leander, called Biscuit....

Who’s who on Guyana’s team for the Regional U-19 series

Jul 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Who’s who on Guyana’s team for the Regional U-19 series

By Sean Devers This year the National Under-19 cricket team will participate in the TCL three-day and one-day regional series in Jamaica from July 9 to August 5 with the hope of winning their 12th...

GCC continues local dominance

Jul 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GCC continues local dominance

Ladies declared joint winners with Hikers By Rawle Welch Indoor champions GCC took their dominance of local hockey to the outdoors when they captured the Men’s title and were declared joint...

Paralysed accident victim takes turn for the worse

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Paralysed accident victim takes turn for the worse

Despite the daunting prospects facing 47-year-old Alexander Village resident, Lilowtie Persaud, relatives are still hoping for the best, even though the woman’s condition has taken a turn for...

Andrew Harris “dares to be bold” internationally

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Andrew Harris “dares to be bold” internationally

Takes flight at Barbados “Set goals, learn all you can from Richard Young and Sonia Noel, don’t get caught up with the glitz and glamour and put God first,” said Guyanese Men’s wear Designer,...

Alpha strengthen lead in Cellink Premier League

Jul 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha strengthen lead in Cellink Premier League

Arrest GDF 2-1, Pele overwhelm Flamingo 8-0 Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United, on the back of a 4th minute effort off the boot of Edison Gomes and Howard Lowe 32nd minute strike, triumphed over...

NAWIRA U-19 RUGBY TOURNAMENT : Guyana fall to Trinidad and Tobago

Jul 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on NAWIRA U-19 RUGBY TOURNAMENT : Guyana fall to Trinidad and Tobago

Guyana fell to Trinidad and Tobago by a 23-5 margin in their first game of the NAWIRA Under-19 tournament, which commenced on Sunday, at the South Sound Rugby Club ground in the Cayman Islands, with...

Sixth annual ‘Wheat Up’ cycle road race :

Jul 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Sixth annual ‘Wheat Up’ cycle road race :

Mc Kay out-pedals Greaves in exciting finish By Franklin Wilson Warren ‘Forty’ Mc Kay upstaged defending ‘Wheat Up’ road race king Alonzo Greaves to win the 6th annual race, sponsored by the...

President of Andean Parliament calls for regional integration

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on President of Andean Parliament calls for regional integration

President of the Andean Parliament, Ivonne Baki, has called for regional integration while noting that the body which she leads cares deep about this. Baki is the only candidate from this hemisphere...

Rose leads LTI to second NSBF U-19 title

Jul 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Rose leads LTI to second NSBF U-19 title

Marian left empty handed By Edison Jefford A few enthusiasts ran around the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall with plaque cards that read “Welcome to the Orin Rose Show” and as it turned out, the famed...

Commonwealth to expand its scholarship programme

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Commonwealth to expand its scholarship programme

The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to expand its Endowment Fund to facilitate the continuation of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Programme (CSFP). This was announced by Secretary...

Moen Gafoor prevails in CARICOM Open competition

Jul 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Moen Gafoor prevails in CARICOM Open competition

GASP plans workshop for beginners By Michael Benjamin Persons with a desire to become acquainted with the intricacies of scrabble can now do so at a workshop organised by the executive of the Guyana...

West Indies name 13-man squad for 1st Test against Bangladesh

Jul 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on West Indies name 13-man squad for 1st Test against Bangladesh

Adrian Barath, Narsingh Deonarine, Ravi Rampaul and Andrew Richardson included The West Indies selectors have named a 13-man squad for the First Digicel Test match against Bangladesh at the Arnos...

Judge’s order cited for success of Grade Six standout

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Judge’s order cited for success of Grade Six standout

A timely order by Justice William Ramlal is being hailed as the reason for the excellent performance of one of this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) top achievers. On February 27 last,...

Stabbing victim reluctant to continue matter after ‘receiving threats’

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Stabbing victim reluctant to continue matter after ‘receiving threats’

One day after his reputed wife was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital with stab wounds, ‘Khrisna’ without apparent consideration has reportedly ‘gone back to work at sea’. Initial...

Hospitality packages available for ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010

Jul 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Hospitality packages available for ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010

deals cheaper than comparative offerings for ICC CWC 2007 Hospitality packages are already available for next year’s ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010, it was announced on Saturday. The packages...

Ms. Daly attacks the messenger and skirts the message

Jul 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Ms. Daly attacks the messenger and skirts the message

Dear Editor, While there is a substantial improvement in Ms. Daly’s writing (Kaieteur News, July 6th), she still remains who she is – a person that attacks the messenger and pretty much skirts...

Uneven development and uneven pace among poor nations

Jul 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Uneven development and uneven pace among poor nations

Dear Editor, I want to talk about the global financial crisis and the fact that there is an emerging global financial system. Grants, loans, conditionalities, in short, aid, have become a regular but...

Major construction creates uncertainty for small businesses

Jul 07, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Major construction creates uncertainty for small businesses

Not everyone in the New Diamond Housing Scheme is rejoicing that two commercial banks are being constructed in the community. Those who are not happy are the vendors and hire car drivers who will...

UG must emphasise teaching, not research

Jul 07, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on UG must emphasise teaching, not research

Dear Editor, I had hoped one of my more capable colleagues at the University of Guyana (UG) would have by now responded to the Kaieteur News editorial of June 29, 2009, titled, “Where is the...

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