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Contractor failed on previous MOU with GPL, Govt.

May 07, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Contractor failed on previous MOU with GPL, Govt.

With Synergy Holdings Inc and its owner Makeshhwar Fip Motilall coming under increased scrutiny, it has been discovered that the contractor has failed to deliver on a Memorandum of Understanding he...

Mystical ‘pandits’ vanish

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Mystical ‘pandits’ vanish

– believed to have raked in over $10M By Leonard Gildarie Several Indian nationals, posing as ‘pandits’ with mystical powers capable of solving domestic problems and healing sicknesses,...

Dem boys seh…Pandits becoming a disappearing breed

May 07, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Pandits becoming a disappearing breed

Four wedding get postpone because de pandit who was to perform it disappear. He running from dem police. And de people can’t find some others because dem too running. De whole problem begin when de...

Baron Foods launches new facility in Grenada

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Baron Foods launches new facility in Grenada

The evening of April 24, last, saw a dazzling event at the 4 Diamond Spice Isle Beach Resort which was the location for the official launching of Baron Foods Grenada. The three-hour event was...

Student councils to be in place by September

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Student councils to be in place by September

– Minister Baksh Through the institutionalisation of Student Councils at schools across the country, the Ministry of Education is gearing to incorporate the support of students in its quest to...

Zeelugt residents peeved at ‘uncaring’ cow owner

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Zeelugt residents peeved at ‘uncaring’ cow owner

Residents of Zeelugt South Housing Scheme West Coast Demerara are frustrated at what they call a health hazard, which is reportedly being caused by approximately 50 cows that traverse the area....

Co-accused jailed for three years

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Co-accused jailed for three years

The co-accused in a house lot scam was yesterday jailed for three years by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Prem Persaud had spent over a month in...

Police Association condemns wrongdoing by ranks

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Police Association condemns wrongdoing by ranks

The Guyana Police Association has expressed concern over alleged wrongdoing involving a few members of the Police Force, and which has been publicised in the print and electronic media. According to...

No bail for gun and ammo accused

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on No bail for gun and ammo accused

Ron Forde, who is alleged to have had in his possession one .38 revolver and four matching rounds of ammunition on May 5, last, at Rahaman’s Park was yesterday remanded to prison by Magistrate...

Man remanded for escaping from lawful custody

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Man remanded for escaping from lawful custody

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson refused bail for a 21-year-old man who escaped from lawful custody last month. It is alleged that Kevin Henry, of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, on April 4,...

Guyana’s first Family Court almost complete

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Guyana’s first Family Court almost complete

The country’s first Family Court is expected to be ready by Tuesday with workers now putting on the finishing touches. The construction manager, according to a government statement yesterday,...

Critical sea defence works affected by squatting

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Critical sea defence works affected by squatting

Emergency works are being expedited on sea defence on the Essequibo Coast, Region 2, to mitigate flooding, which has been affecting residents there recently. However, according to Chief Sea and River...

IDB sees turning point in remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on IDB sees turning point in remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean

Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean are showing signs of stabilization and could register a single-digit increase this year, following last year’s sharp drop due to the global economic...

Is the Pro/Am boxing card another Kashif and Shanghai in the making?

May 07, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Is the Pro/Am boxing card another Kashif and Shanghai in the making?

Asks Michael Benjamin On Saturday May 2, the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the National Communications Network (NCN) staged...

Greaves set to defend title on May 15&16

May 07, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Greaves set to defend title on May 15&16

Leading cyclist Alonzo Greaves will be aiming for a repeat when he defends the number one spot at the 28th Annual National Sports Commission (NSC) sponsored three-stage cycle road race set to pedal...

‘Souse Mouth’ joins colleague in jail

May 07, 2010 knews News Comments Off on ‘Souse Mouth’ joins colleague in jail

An Angoy’s Avenue man, who was on the run after he and his partner had committed a robbery, had his liberty cut short and will now join his cohort behind bars, after he was nabbed by police and...

Entries for Kennard Memorial Turf Club Post Arrival Day meet close tomorrow

May 07, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Entries for Kennard Memorial Turf Club Post Arrival Day meet close tomorrow

The Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club will hold its Post Arrival Day race meet on Sunday May 16 at Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne Berbice. Seven races are carded for the day and entries close tomorrow,...

Arjoon elected to Head GSA

May 07, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Arjoon elected to Head GSA

Andrew Arjoon was elected to serve as President of the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) which held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, at the Georgetown Club. During the Meeting, members received...

THE DEAF CANNOT HEAR YOUR CRIES

May 07, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE DEAF CANNOT HEAR YOUR CRIES

Based on reports in the media, there are attempts to cap the number of mining concessions any one person can have. But why only cap mining concessions? What about limiting the number of State lands...

HRC overall winner Royston Booker receives Yamaha RX 100 Motorcycle

May 07, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on HRC overall winner Royston Booker receives Yamaha RX 100 Motorcycle

Royston Booker, winner of the overall Mr. Hugh Ross title at the Second Edition of the competition was presented with his prize yesterday. Host of the competition Hugh Ross was on hand to present the...

The advice of the DPP is legally and morally correct

May 07, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The advice of the DPP is legally and morally correct

Dear Editor, I’ve noticed several attacks in the press directed at the DPP and its office, most of which are related to her advice on the “pink suitcase” and are aimed at discrediting her and...

“Dis time na lang time” exhibition launched at UG

May 07, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on “Dis time na lang time” exhibition launched at UG

The University of Guyana (UG) is planning to hold several exhibitions showcasing the arrival of the different ethnic groups of the country. Alim Hosein, Head of UG’s Department of Language and...

A suggestion on how to clean up the city

May 07, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on A suggestion on how to clean up the city

Dear Editor, I respond to the comments of the Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh which was aired on the Seven o’clock Newscast (Seven Hours Newscast) on NCN Radio on the 19-4-2010, in which he...

AAG to postpone Under-23 Meet

May 07, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on AAG to postpone Under-23 Meet

– a lot of work still to be done By Edison Jefford In light of the inclement weather and amount of work that has to be done to get the venue ready for the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG)...

Dave Martins – a living legend

May 07, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Dave Martins – a living legend

Dear Editor, I was privileged to be among a large West Indian audience listening to the legendary Guyanese singer/songwriter Dave Martins at the Mangoville in New York recently. The tour was made to...

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The President’s pipe dream

Kaieteur News – The effusive optimism of President Irfaan Ali in proclaiming Guyana as poised to become a major manufacturing... more