November 2008

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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...

Nov 16, 2008 knews The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on

Last week everyone started to criticize the Baccoo as though she was responsible for the fires that struck. The simple fact is that these fires were destined but the extent of the damage could have...

Nov 16, 2008 knews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on

Chanderpaul defends Stanford Super Series

Nov 16, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Chanderpaul defends Stanford Super Series

HONG KONG, China (AFP) – World cricketer of the Year Shivnarine Chanderpaul says players are increasingly eyeing the huge paycheques offered by Twenty20 cricket but believes the Test format...

The monster of Pakaraima Mountain

Nov 16, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The monster of Pakaraima Mountain

By Michael Jordan Do strange things sometimes happen in the hinterland? I mean baffling, sometimes terrifying things that cannot be easily explained away? You bet they do! I had my own weird...

Nov 15, 2008 knews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on

Wanted man shot at Wismar

Nov 15, 2008 knews News 1

– stolen firearm recovered, two alleged accomplices held A Linden man who was wanted for burglary and other offences was shot in the leg yesterday during a confrontation with police at...

Fire destroys 16 homes within 12 days

Nov 15, 2008 knews News 4

Over the past few weeks, several homes have been destroyed by fire, and according to Fire Chief Lawrence David, many of the fires were caused by carelessness. According to statistics from the Guyana...

Corentyne teachers stage sit-in to protest parent’s actions

Nov 15, 2008 knews News 10

Twelve teachers of the New Market Primary School, in Number 63 Village, Corentyne, staged a sit-in yesterday to protest a charge being brought against one of the Grade Five teachers, who was...

US Ambassador promise continued assistance to North West district

Nov 15, 2008 knews News 2

Thousands in the North West District stand to benefit from the USS Kearsarge’s Humanitarian Mission to Guyana. The medical contingent has set up shop at Santa Rosa, Moruca, and will be there until...

Despite GNNL’s statement…

Nov 15, 2008 knews News 1

Govt. still owes me – Adam Harris The Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL) yesterday issued a statement indicating that it had paid Kaieteur News’ Editor-in- Chief Adam Harris the...

NDIA to construct canal to relieve conservancy

Nov 15, 2008 knews News 4

Persons who are building houses at the Hope Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara must halt construction as moves are being undertaken to build a canal through that neighbourhood to facilitate the...

Courts kicks off Christmas holidays

Nov 15, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Courts kicks off Christmas holidays

One again, Courts Guyana Inc. pulled off a smashing ‘Light Up’ ceremony which attracted hundreds to the Main Street location. As expected, MC Wanita Huburn created an electrifying atmosphere and...

GuySuCo guarantees electricity supplies for Christmas

Nov 15, 2008 knews News Comments Off on GuySuCo guarantees electricity supplies for Christmas

…as GPL pays some $100M of its debt to sugar company-Persaud The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is in the final stages of agreeing on a complete power purchase agreement with Guyana Power...

More laws on the cards to protect children

Nov 15, 2008 knews News 1

Five new laws are being developed to protect the rights of children. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand, yesterday told this to children from all across the country,...

Police Force unveils plan to track down gun runners

Nov 15, 2008 knews News 4

Acting Police Commissioner Henry Greene says that the Guyana Police Force is working on a plan to penetrate the gun-running gangs that are smuggling weapons into the country. At a press briefing...

GPL moves to convert Canefield power station

Nov 15, 2008 knews News Comments Off on GPL moves to convert Canefield power station

…as GPL pays some $100M of its debt to sugar company-Persaud The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is in the final stages of agreeing on a complete power purchase agreement with Guyana Power...

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What is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong

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(Kaieteur News) – There are moments in the political life of every nation when the character of its people is tested by whether they have the courage to condemn wrongdoing when it is committed against those with whom they disagree. It is easy to champion justice when the victim belongs to your...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Light and darkness, lips to life

Nov 09, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The light that shines over Guyana must be at its dazzling purest. Not a speck of darkness on the horizon. Not a stray dark spot in the cupboard or under the carpet. When light is at its brightest, what chance for darkness to show its face, to linger? On the occasion of...

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