December 2008

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The Ministry of Sport should intervene in this dispute

Dec 03, 2008 knews Letters 1

Dear Editor, I have read Mr. Colin Klass’s announcement that he will not resign, but will leave in similar fashion as he entered. I have not heard such a shameless and barefaced utterance in quite...

Bus operators also have a story to tell

Dec 03, 2008 knews Letters 3

Dear Editor, Every day, minibus drivers and conductors have to put up with some unscrupulous commuters who are bent on robbing them. For some time now, the minibus association has been calling for...

Task Force presents first Trafficking in Persons report

Dec 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Task Force presents first Trafficking in Persons report

The National Inter-Agency Task Force for Combating Trafficking in Persons presented its first National Report on Monday in the Conference Room of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The National...

Female ruggers off to Caribs Sevens

Dec 03, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Female ruggers off to Caribs Sevens

A strong Guyana All Star female rugby squad leaves today to participate in the Trinidad Enthusiasts / Caribs Sevens Championships which will be played on December 6-7 in the Twin Island Republic. The...

Internet café owners fear closure

Dec 03, 2008 knews News 2

Following revelations by Office of the President, that unlicensed and unregulated internet cafes which offer cheap international voice calls, could face closure following visits by the Guyana Revenue...

Post-Bynoe politics

Dec 03, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 11

I was leaving the ATM on Camp Street and on the pavement, I met Mark Benschop. He promised me an interview after I relayed to him a rumour that is often repeated in little parliaments that are dotted...

“Two-faced” and “Bare-faced”

Dec 03, 2008 knews Features / Columnists 3

The Parrot’s last squawk alluded to the effects of acts of terrorism in the wake of the recent attacks in Mumbai. Similar effects locally were also noted with emphasis on the alleged tacit support...

Why are hard working youths made to suffer so much?

Dec 03, 2008 knews Letters 2

Dear Editor, I make reference to the issue of Internet Cafe’ and the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). Why is it that every time young people in this country try to make something of themselves, they...

City Hall restructuring awaits Minister’s intervention

Dec 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on City Hall restructuring awaits Minister’s intervention

Although it was said by senior officials at City Hall that restructuring of the municipality would have been placed on the front burner this year, from all indications the process will not be...

C.V. Nunes Primary in chaos

Dec 03, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on C.V. Nunes Primary in chaos

Dear Editor, Only a few months ago C.V. Nunes Primary, due to hard work and co-operation of the teachers, parents and the previous head-master, brought much pride to all Essequibians and also the...

Education in trouble

Dec 03, 2008 knews Features / Columnists 9

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA INTRODUCTION This week I had the opportunity to watch a teacher grading Christmas Term exams of another class in her school. I was appalled at what I saw. The grading...

The argument about ‘belated objections’ is irrelevant and redundant

Dec 03, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The argument about ‘belated objections’ is irrelevant and redundant

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter without a name in SN of November 30, 2008, with the caption “Guyana’s belated objections to provisions of the draft EPA must have taken other CARIFORUM...

Children’s homes being boosted in HIV/AIDS fight

Dec 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Children’s homes being boosted in HIV/AIDS fight

The Ministry of Health has been directing substantial funding to the more than 20 children’s homes countrywide in a bid to help address some of the challenges faced in providing care to their...

Adam Harris must be given his due

Dec 03, 2008 knews Letters 1

Dear Editor, I do not write letters to the press because of a noticeable tendency on the part of those who respond to attack the author, rather than attempt to demolish his arguments. Yet I have to...

Political sophisticates

Dec 03, 2008 knews Editorial 4

The killing of the three bandits from East Coast of Demerara on the Cromarty foreshore of Berbice has produced several clues to the puzzle behind the wave of attacks by violent gunmen that has...

Marijuana use at Waramadong under control

Dec 03, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Marijuana use at Waramadong under control

Minister within the Ministry of Education, Dr. Desrey Fox, in an invited comment said the use of marijuana at the Waramadong Secondary school is not a major issue since the situation is under...

People who are getting away with murder

Dec 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 1

Sorry if I deceived you with my caption. I do not mean murder in the physical and legal sense. I was just resorting to the expression in common parlance to mean that you do or say something so absurd...

A TIPPING POINT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE

Dec 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A TIPPING POINT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE

Often, when we think of what is needed to improve the standard of living in Guyana, we assume that we need some great development plans. We have had such plans in the past, but they delivered only...

People who are getting away with murder

Dec 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on People who are getting away with murder

People who are getting away with murder

Dec 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on People who are getting away with murder

A TIPPING POINT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE

Dec 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A TIPPING POINT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE

Often, when we think of what is needed to improve the standard of living in Guyana, we assume that we need some great development plans. We have had such plans in the past, but they delivered only...

A TIPPING POINT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE

Dec 02, 2008 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A TIPPING POINT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE

Often, when we think of what is needed to improve the standard of living in Guyana, we assume that we need some great development plans. We have had such plans in the past, but they delivered only...

Philip Bynoe pardoned

Dec 02, 2008 knews News 11

It feels so good to be living among people again after several years of living among animals – Bynoe Philip Bynoe is no longer accused of treason. President Bharrat Jagdeo, acting in accordance...

Berbice shooting…

Dec 02, 2008 knews News 4

14-man gang was to hit Albion payroll – GuySuCo official Reports are circulating that the three gunmen who were slain last Friday on the Cromarty foreshore at Corentyne, Berbice were part of a...

Guyana uses same body armour as used in Iraq, Afghanistan – Paul Slowe

Dec 02, 2008 knews News 13

Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Slowe said yesterday that experts have not yet been able to develop soft body armour that can stop a bullet from a rifle like the AK-47. Slowe, the police expert...

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Georgetown has reached its limits

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(Kaieteur News) – Georgetown, the capital city of Guyana, I have concluded after extensive observation (and several near-death experiences attempting to cross Regent Street), has not merely reached its tipping point. It has tipped, landed awkwardly, and is now apologizing to itself while asking...

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) –As with all my commentaries, this one is strictly in my personal capacity, drawing on more than fifty years of engagement with Caribbean affairs and a lifelong commitment to the cause of regional integration. I do not speak on behalf of any government or...

AG Nandlall – reflect, set standard, exemplify

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Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Mr. Anil Nandlall, honorable Attorney General, has a dilemma. His foot is in a trap, and the more he opens his mouth to help himself, the more he makes matters worse. What was heard from the Caribbean Court of Justice was the subtle chiding of...

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