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Full public disclosure is needed in accounting for CARIFESTA X expenditure

Sep 17, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Full public disclosure is needed in accounting for CARIFESTA X expenditure

DEAR EDITOR, I have seen a thoroughly scurrilous letter in Kaieteur News of 13th September purported to have been written by Ray Watts, described as a “Volunteer from USA for CARIFESTA X”. This...

SHEDDING SOME LIGHT ON THE SITUATION..

Sep 17, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on SHEDDING SOME LIGHT ON THE SITUATION..

Bill did warn you. Subtly. He hinted galore that all was not well with the lights at the Carifesta Opening and Closing Ceremonies. His ear was to the ground. Bill knew what was happening. The...

Forde returns unceremoniously…Takes aim at regional dominance

Sep 17, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Forde returns unceremoniously…Takes aim at regional dominance

By Edison Jefford Having enjoyed less than a ceremonial return to Guyana after his International Olympic Committee (IOC) scholarship expired, Cleveland Forde has forgotten about his wounds and now...

I, TOO, AM PROUD TO BE A GUYANESE

Sep 17, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on I, TOO, AM PROUD TO BE A GUYANESE

Like the Minister of Health, I too am proud to be a Guyanese. I am so proud that I am willing, if Minister Ramsammy joins me, to surrender my American citizenship. What say you Leslie? Is that not a...

The $60M bounty

Sep 17, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The $60M bounty

DEAR EDITOR, Winning a lottery or inheriting $60 million are two ways I would suggest to the Joint Services and the informant in the case involving the deceased, ‘Fine Man,’ that you will be...

Parking Meters – Revenues for Georgetown

Sep 17, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Parking Meters – Revenues for Georgetown

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA INTRODUCTION The Mayor of Georgetown advocated aggressively for new revenue in order to improve the city. The fact that the Government does not pay its share of taxes to the...

Chanderpaul is now on top of the cricketing world

Sep 17, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Chanderpaul is now on top of the cricketing world

DEAR EDITOR, I would like to sincerely congratulate Shivnarine Chanderpaul for being awarded the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. Chanderpaul’s heroics have recently taken the cricketing...

The critics are seeking the sensational

Sep 17, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on The critics are seeking the sensational

The delay of the new Skeldon Modernisation Plant is being used by the AFC to gain mileage. One of its leaders who failed to bring support to the Party’s list is now trying to justify his position...

The EPA saga

Sep 17, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The EPA saga

DEAR EDITOR, Firstly, it reflects a lack of planning on the part of the Government in terms of diversifying its markets for sugar, rum and rice, which are the main products that stand to be affected...

Oil: The paradox of plenty

Sep 17, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on Oil: The paradox of plenty

It appears that, at long last, some serious exploration of the vast oil potential that the U.S. Geological Survey assures us lies off our coast is about to begin, with major players like Exxon...

Lincoln Lewis flees home after brush with “unsavory characters”

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Lincoln Lewis flees home after brush with “unsavory characters”

– GTUC condemns threat on life of former General Secretary The Guyana Trade Union Congress has expressed its concern for the safety of its former General Secretary, Lincoln Lewis, following...

Skeldon Sugar Factory problems… Issue being blown out of proportion – GuySuCo CEO

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Skeldon Sugar Factory problems… Issue being blown out of proportion – GuySuCo CEO

The problems being experienced at the Skeldon Sugar Factory has been blown out of proportion, Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Nick Jackson said yesterday. While there...

Dumpsite fire quelled… City Hall lacks leadership to deal with the problem – Minister Lall

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Dumpsite fire quelled… City Hall lacks leadership to deal with the problem – Minister Lall

After one week of much discomfort to residents in South Georgetown, the fire at the Le Repentir dumpsite has finally been brought under control. At a press conference held yesterday, Minister of...

Alleged thief watches water boil to ‘corn and cook’ him – still hospitalised after five days

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Alleged thief watches water boil to ‘corn and cook’ him – still hospitalised after five days

Forty-five-year-old Patrick Richmond is currently hospitalized at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after he was allegedly beaten and burnt by enraged villagers on Thursday morning...

PNCR, AFC shun Jagdeo’s invitation to EPA briefing

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on PNCR, AFC shun Jagdeo’s invitation to EPA briefing

Opposition political parties yesterday shunned an invitation by President Bharrat Jagdeo to attend a briefing on recent developments as it relates to the CARIFORUM/EU Economic Partnership Agreement....

Commissioning of Takatu Bridge imminent …Guyana/Brazil signal readiness

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Commissioning of Takatu Bridge imminent …Guyana/Brazil signal readiness

Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett says that Guyana is prepared to commission the Takatu Bridge and has been waiting on Brazil to signal its readiness. The Brazilian Deputado...

Chanderpaul deserves higher honour than Golden Arrow of Achievement – AFC

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Chanderpaul deserves higher honour than Golden Arrow of Achievement – AFC

Shivnarine Chanderpaul should be properly recognized by Guyana for his stellar achievements with an award higher than the Golden Arrow of Achievement (A.A) which was “hurriedly bestowed” on him...

Boy hospitalized after pit bull attack

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Boy hospitalized after pit bull attack

– was picking fruits from neighbour’s tree Friends of a 12-year-old boy barely managed to drag him to safety last Thursday after he was attacked by a pit bull while picking fruits from a...

Until GAWU says otherwise union dues will be deducted – Jackson

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Until GAWU says otherwise union dues will be deducted – Jackson

During a recent press briefing by the Alliance for Change, it was noted by the party Chairman that as a result of the impasse between the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), its employees and the...

Pictorial exhibition on Hindu civilization begins tomorrow

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Pictorial exhibition on Hindu civilization begins tomorrow

In celebration of its rich cultural diversity in Guyana, the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) of Guyana, a non profit voluntary organization with affiliation to one of the largest voluntary Hindu-based...

Royal Castle opens Hinck Street outlet

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Royal Castle opens Hinck Street outlet

Fast food lovers now have another option available to them in the heart of Georgetown with the opening of another branch of Royal Castle. This new outlet is located on Hinck Street in the vicinity of...

Jamaica not buying rice as expected

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Jamaica not buying rice as expected

…exporters complain about buyers not concluding purchase arrangements The Jamaican market has not been taking up the quantities of rice available from Guyana, thus causing some disturbance among...

IDB, Finance Ministry outline Bank’s 2008-2012 country strategy

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on IDB, Finance Ministry outline Bank’s 2008-2012 country strategy

Executive Vice President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Dan Zelikow, yesterday met with Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, to strategise the IDB’s new country strategy for...

Essequibo Islands Secondary School is 40 today

Sep 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Essequibo Islands Secondary School is 40 today

The Essequibo Islands Secondary School (EISS) celebrates its 40th anniversary today. The institution was so named because initially it served students of Wakenaam, Leguan and the other islands in the...

Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United win Football Festival tourney

Sep 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United win Football Festival tourney

Beat sunburst Camptown 2-0, Santos stun Pele 1-0 for third By Franklin Wilson Reigning Kashif and Shanghai and Cellink Plus Premier League champions Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United has proved that they...

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Desecration, Disrespectful, and Disgraceful

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The solemnity of Babu Jaan, a site meant to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Cheddi... more