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‘Wize Up HIV/AIDS Initiative’ heads to Albouystown

Nov 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on ‘Wize Up HIV/AIDS Initiative’ heads to Albouystown

Since the launch of the ‘Wize Up HIV/AIDS Initiative’ last Sunday at the City Mall, the concept of the project seems to have made an impact on teenagers. Although numerous teenagers listened...

Bretton Woods II?

Nov 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Bretton Woods II?

A few weeks ago, as we surveyed the spreading world recession precipitated by the meltdown in the financial architecture of the US and, to a lesser extent, Europe, we wondered whether there would be...

NAMILCO quarter-finals kick off this evening

Nov 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on NAMILCO quarter-finals kick off this evening

The battle for final four spots in the 2008 Namilco Football Festival commences this evening at the Tucville ground. Kicking off at 18:00hrs is the first of a double header between Fruta Conquerors...

Noitgedacht Sports Club celebrates 20th anniversary with cricket match

Nov 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Noitgedacht Sports Club celebrates 20th anniversary with cricket match

A team defeat B team by 7 runs Noitgedacht sports club A Team defeated the B Team by 7 runs as the club celebrated its 20th Anniversary on Tuesday last with a 40 overs cricket match at Noitgedacht...

Illegal construction recommences in residential area

Nov 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Illegal construction recommences in residential area

Despite the pleas of the residents in Subryanville over the construction of a three-storey commercial building in that residential area, and in the face of a ‘cease’ order by the Central...

THE QUALITIES OF A GREAT LEADER

Nov 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE QUALITIES OF A GREAT LEADER

Happy Birthday Uncle Adam! Every time I think of Uncle Adam’s career as a journalist, I think of our boss here at Kaieteur News, Glenn Lall. It was Glenn who, against great opposition, took on...

What is the Government’s definition of solving crime?

Nov 02, 2008 knews Letters 1

DEAR EDITOR, The recent debates in Parliament, one commending the Joint Services for the killing of ‘Fine Man’ on the one hand, and allegations of torture carried out by the same service on the...

Filariasis prevention gets underway in Region Five

Nov 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Filariasis prevention gets underway in Region Five

…Only the irresponsible would not cooperate – Health Minister The much-anticipated campaign by the Ministry of Health to fully eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Guyana has finally commenced...

Talk to these three men immediately!

Nov 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 4

There can hardly be any debate on the theory that in the absence of protest and a vibrant opposition movement, governments, whether elected or not, will not behave democratically, take excessive...

Banks Beer/Kick International Masters Tournament

Nov 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Banks Beer/Kick International Masters Tournament

Defending champions Notredame of Barbados, GT All Stars, Pele and GFC have advanced to the semi-finals of the Banks Beer/Kick International Masters football tournament after finishing in the top two...

I predict a closer presidential race than the polls suggest

Nov 02, 2008 knews Letters 2

DEAR EDITOR, The American Presidential election on Tuesday seems all but over. The polls are predicting a landslide in popular vote as well as in electoral votes for Democrat Barack Obama. It is not...

Linden minibus operators lower fare

Nov 02, 2008 knews News 1

– others expected to decrease this week By Rustom Seegopaul Due to the reductions in the price of oil on the world market and the subsequent lowering of the price of gasoline in Guyana, the...

GUYANESE LITERATURE

Nov 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Guyanese Literature Comments Off on GUYANESE LITERATURE

By Petamber Persaud Two recipe books were launched at Carifesta X namely, ‘Taste of Carifesta’, with a subtitle ‘recipes of the Caribbean, Latin and South America’ and ‘Passion! Healthy...

Correcting Ms Sandra Khan’s misinterpretations

Nov 02, 2008 knews Letters 2

DEAR EDITOR, I am perplexed by Ms. Sandra Khan’s (SN: 10/28/2008) erroneous interpretation of the phrase “… the 40-plus percentage of the population…,” that was contained in my letter,...

One big step for Obama, One huge leap for America

Nov 02, 2008 knews Ronald Sanders 1

This commentary is being written before the US Presidential election on November 4th. At this point, it seems certain that Barack Obama will be elected President of the United States of America. In...

Third interaction Day of activities fixed for today

Nov 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Third interaction Day of activities fixed for today

After hosting two successful ‘Day of Interaction’ activities, the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports has planned a similar occasion, this time at the Diamond Community Centre Ground, East Bank...

Creating a viable legacy for the next generation

Nov 02, 2008 knews Peeping Tom 1

Taken from Chapter 14 of My Book “Road to Eldorado – The People’s Revolution” Given that America is about to seriously consider change, we here in Guyana must also realize we too can...

The power of discretion is inseparable from the exercise of the general powers of arrest

Nov 02, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The power of discretion is inseparable from the exercise of the general powers of arrest

DEAR EDITOR, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee published the Section 17 (1) and Subsection (2) of the Police Act to buttress his argument against scrutiny of law enforcement by the Opposition. Mr....

Guyana’s 92-year-old divorce laws to be revised

Nov 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Guyana’s 92-year-old divorce laws to be revised

– but there should be no ‘no fault’ divorceBy Oscar Ramjeet At long last, steps are being taken by the Guyana Government to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act (divorce law), which was...

PNCR calls for investigation into GPL operations

Nov 02, 2008 knews News Comments Off on PNCR calls for investigation into GPL operations

Even as the Guyana Power and Light, Inc. (GPL) signals great confidence in supplying consumers with an adequate supply of electricity for the Christmas season, the People’s National Congress Reform...

Barakat Brothers 20/20 Cricket launched

Nov 02, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Barakat Brothers 20/20 Cricket launched

The Barakat Brothers 20/20 Cricket Competition was officially lunched last Monday at Feroze Barakat’s residence, Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara. The competition will be played with white...

A REFRESHING DEVELOPMENT

Nov 02, 2008 knews Editorial Comments Off on A REFRESHING DEVELOPMENT

Over the past few sessions of the National Assembly, the opposition parties in Guyana have taken certain principled stands on issues of concern to the Guyanese people. They tabled a motion, which was...

This leap year has got to go

Nov 02, 2008 knews My Column Comments Off on This leap year has got to go

Just the other day a young man said to me that he wants this leap year to pass quickly by. His desire was prompted by the fact that there seemed to be too many of his friends dying and he blamed this...

Torture allegations…

Nov 01, 2008 knews News 5

Unlikely that report would be made public – Dr Luncheon “It was not a hands-off investigation,” was the explanation of Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon yesterday, when he...

‘Dark Christmas’ averted…

Nov 01, 2008 knews News 1

GPL rents three generators for US$55,000 a month Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL), Winston Brassington, is confident that a dark Christmas has been averted,...

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An Open Letter to the election observer missions

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-Later this year, you will arrive in Guyana as protectors of the integrity of our democracy.... more