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Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court poised to clear up backlog

Oct 08, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court poised to clear up backlog

A huge backlog of cases has forced the magistracy to increase the number of court days at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court. The court is presently operating five days a week and, according to a...

Some Carifesta X workers still not paid

Oct 08, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Some Carifesta X workers still not paid

DEAR EDITOR, I read, received and have seen numerous reports of CARIFIESTA X celebration in Guyana. Kudos to Guyana for an excellent show. Apart from entertainment, it provided persons an...

Those expanded relations with the East were timely

Oct 08, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Those expanded relations with the East were timely

The word on the lips of the analysts is that the entire world would be affected by the crisis currently gripping the United States. Loan banks have collapsed and many people are now jobless....

Importers of melamine products to face consequences – health official

Oct 08, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Importers of melamine products to face consequences – health official

…More tainted products found at local markets The two importers of the dairy products said to be contaminated with the deadly melamine are denying that they imported the items in the country. A...

PPP Economic Report Card – 16 Years: D Minus

Oct 08, 2008 knews Peeping Tom Comments Off on PPP Economic Report Card – 16 Years: D Minus

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA INTRODUCTION: We all know that Oct 5th was the anniversary of the PPP ascending to Government. BEFORE 1992 Thanks to Herculean efforts from many in the Diaspora in USA,...

Perhaps the Ministry of Human Services can create a database of caregivers

Oct 08, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Perhaps the Ministry of Human Services can create a database of caregivers

DEAR EDITOR, As much as senior citizen Noelina Medor’s condition may be considered frail, it was indeed a relief to learn, via the media, about her recovery over the last few days, and there...

The sum reported exceeds the Council’s collectable amount

Oct 08, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The sum reported exceeds the Council’s collectable amount

DEAR EDITOR, The Mayor and City Council is expressing concern over reports, which appeared in certain sections of the media, on the amount of money owed to the municipality by ratepayers. Last Friday...

US Embassy urges eligible voters in Guyana to cast ballot

Oct 08, 2008 knews News Comments Off on US Embassy urges eligible voters in Guyana to cast ballot

The US Embassy is urging persons residing in Guyana who are eligible to cast a ballot in the November 4, presidential and general elections in the United States to vote now. A release from the...

Any OJ for OJ?

Oct 08, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Any OJ for OJ?

The Parrot is amazed at the impact OJ has on millions across the world. In Guyana that impact is no less. Yes, OJ is big. OJ is everywhere; on television, newspapers, radio and the internet. Can’t...

Power sharing could be the solution to our problems

Oct 08, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Power sharing could be the solution to our problems

DEAR EDITOR, Our political parties have been talking about power sharing, since way back in the past in order to bring peace, unity and progress to our country, Guyana. But this remains a dormant...

Health facilities protest unsavoury conditions

Oct 08, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Health facilities protest unsavoury conditions

– as Guyana observes World Day for Decent Work As World Day for Decent Work was observed yesterday, staffers at the Mabaruma Hospital Complex engaged strike action to highlight the...

Never their own freedom

Oct 08, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Never their own freedom

Do you realize that we have had in this country, three presidents who sought to lecture to the rich states what should be their obligations to poorer territories; how much of their wealth should be...

People’s development

Oct 08, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on People’s development

It is hardly a radical statement to point out that one would be hard put to point out a single example of a poor country that has clawed its way out of poverty after following the prescriptions of...

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State appeals $125M Toucan Suites judgement

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Following one’s conscience rather than the crowd

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- “They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect... more