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Towards a new political culture: Shaping systemic democracy for substantive democracy

Nov 16, 2008 knews AFC Column 1

By Lin-Jay Harry-Voglezon In following the American process of arriving at its next President, one would recognise Guyana as a primordial democracy. For instance, the quality of media investigations,...

The degradation of a road in Plantation Washington

Nov 16, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The degradation of a road in Plantation Washington

Dear Editor, It is with great concern that I bring to the Central Government’s attention the lackadaisical and reluctant behaviour of the Regional Council in Region Five. There are several issues...

Jim’s “uncool” kool-aid

Nov 16, 2008 knews Peeping Tom Comments Off on Jim’s “uncool” kool-aid

The Parrot was a lil boy when, arguably, Guyana’s most infamous incident occurred. I had just entered high school; Form One. The news was slow in breaking but spread like wild fire subsequently. I...

Minibus fares reverted

Nov 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Minibus fares reverted

Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad, along with the presidents and representatives from the General Minibus Association (GMA) and the Guyana Public Transportation Association...

President’s Cup regional one-day cricket

Nov 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on President’s Cup regional one-day cricket

By Sean Devers Trinidad and Tobago had to settle for one point after their second round regional one-day president’s Cup cricket match against Canada was washed out at the Uitvlugt ground yesterday...

A living nightmare: My 20 years as a columnist

Nov 16, 2008 knews Freddie Kissoon 1

Last month, I completed 20 years as a newspaper columnist. I have been a major commentator for the Stabroek News, the Catholic Standard and the Kaieteur News. I have done about ten columns for the...

GFC’s misleading data on forestry in Guyana

Nov 16, 2008 knews Letters 1

Dear Editor, The arithmetic presented by Minister Robert Persaud (Kaieteur News, 13 November 2008 ‘IDB forest project kicks off’) for the forest area annually logged and its production obscures...

Another attempted jailbreak in New Amsterdam

Nov 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Another attempted jailbreak in New Amsterdam

NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Several inmates of the New Amsterdam Male Prison attempted a daring prison break yesterday morning. According to reports, the attempt was foiled after they were spotted...

Give me plastic any time

Nov 16, 2008 knews My Column 5

A few days ago I happened to be among the media team to hear the police talk about the plans for Christmas. At the same time I learnt about the successes over the past year, but I also learnt some...

At last, the dawn of a new era is here!

Nov 16, 2008 knews Letters 1

Dear Editor, Whether anyone likes it or not, whether anyone believes it or not, whether anyone accepts it or not, the Barack Obama victory has definitely rekindled new hope and renewed vision,...

Of History and lessons

Nov 16, 2008 knews Ravi Dev 2

When Senator Barack Obama first announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States back in 2006, it had immediate reverberations in Kenya. One took the form of a humorous quip that...

Barbados lead President’s Cup points after two rounds

Nov 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Barbados lead President’s Cup points after two rounds

Host Guyana (4 points) trail L/W, T&T and CCC By Sean Devers Barbados, who beat defending champions Jamaica and took a bonus point from the USA in their rain affected second round match, lead the...

Defence

Nov 16, 2008 knews Peeping Tom 2

INTRODUCTION: Our military has not been modernised in decades. Their mission has been recently changed to crime-fighting instead of building a military for the current times, such as protecting our...

Intense rivalry anticipated in scrabble tournament today

Nov 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Intense rivalry anticipated in scrabble tournament today

It’s been over four weeks since the last tournament so scrabble players have had enough time to practice the old words and learn new ones in time for this morning Open Championships at the...

The world awaits Obama’s presidency and the promises it brings

Nov 16, 2008 knews Letters 2

Dear Editor, I refer to Prame Kumar’s letter titled “Nelson Mandela, Dr. Jagan and Barrack Obama” in Kaieteur News, November 9, 2008. Kumar, like me, and many others around the world are very...

Police Commissioner favours video taping interviews with suspects

Nov 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Police Commissioner favours video taping interviews with suspects

Acting Police Commissioner Henry Greene says that he favours the video taping of interviews with persons in police custody. But he says that the facilities do not exist at present for this to be put...

Kudos for Minister Manickchand

Nov 16, 2008 knews Letters 1

Dear Editor, On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Arya Samaj Mandir Inc. Humanitarian Mission, the pleasure is mine to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the...

The Joint Services’ efforts are bringing about desired results

Nov 16, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The Joint Services’ efforts are bringing about desired results

Dear Editor, The Joint Services have and are coming in for a lot of deserved recognition and praise by many for their prompt and successful response to the heist of a $17.2 million GuySuCo payroll,...

Africa fails Zimbabwe: Another burden for Obama

Nov 16, 2008 knews Ronald Sanders 1

A former Caribbean Head of Government, who should know, told me a few months ago that the only way Robert Mugabe is leaving Zimbabwe is “feet first”. In other words, Mugabe will die before...

Minibus drivers are destined for heaven

Nov 16, 2008 knews News 2

By Michael Benjamin A preacher and a minibus driver died after their vehicles collided on a dangerous highway. Shortly afterwards, the pair appeared before the Creator to be assigned their final...

Schools Athletics, Cycling and Swimming Championships

Nov 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Schools Athletics, Cycling and Swimming Championships

LOC, Stakeholders rise above challenge Despite the financial challenge that almost forced the cancellation of this year’s National Schools Track and Field, Cycling and Swimming Championships, one...

Men are celebrated in death more than in life

Nov 16, 2008 knews Editorial 3

The outpouring of glowing tributes to the late Editor-in-Chief and founder of the Stabroek News, Mr. David De Caries, has raised an interesting paradox. Most men are celebrated in death more than...

Conservation targets spending on climate change

Nov 16, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Conservation targets spending on climate change

Conservation International Guyana (CIG) intends to spend some US$6M over the next four years on programmes geared towards climate change mitigation and adaptation at the local and national levels,...

Janice Lowe Shinebourne’s The Godmother and Other Stories (Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2004)

Nov 16, 2008 knews The Arts Forum Comments Off on Janice Lowe Shinebourne’s The Godmother and Other Stories (Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2004)

A BOOK REVIEW by Anne-Marie Lee-Loy There can be many interpretations of a work of art; every reader brings his or her own insight and valid social and cultural experiences to bear when trying to...

Vendors, Anna Regina Town Council at loggerheads again

Nov 16, 2008 knews News 2

The bitter feud between the Anna Regina Town Council and vendors attached to the Anna Regina municipal market has intensified. The animosity between the parties has resurfaced one year after vendors...

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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