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12 months jail for bag thief

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on 12 months jail for bag thief

Raul Evans will spend the next 12 months in jail for picking up a bag which he claimed was left in a mini bus. Evans was before the courts for stealing one handbag containing a quantity of items...

Several locals participate in WICB Level 1 Coaching Course at National Stadium

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Several locals participate in WICB Level 1 Coaching Course at National Stadium

The West Indies Cricket Board level 1 Coaching Course concluded recently at the Guyana National Stadium with 24 participants. During the Course, which lasted for five days, participants were thought...

GASA enjoys another good year despite challenges

Jan 14, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GASA enjoys another good year despite challenges

Access to facilities and lack of pool time hampers progress The Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) recorded another good year (2008) despite the many challenges faced, the major challenge...

Cops check suspect’s link with botched Meadow Brook robbery

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Cops check suspect’s link with botched Meadow Brook robbery

The suspected gunman in the murder of businessman Ricardo Henriques is also a prime suspect in a botched robbery at Meadow Brook Drive in which a bandit was shot dead. Police officials said that the...

Eon Andrews is newest City Councillor

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Eon Andrews is newest City Councillor

In his first presentation as a Councillor of the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown (M&CC), Eon Andrews emphasised the importance of addressing employees’ wellbeing in the interest...

Runaway teen remains missing after five months

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Runaway teen remains missing after five months

A Kara Kara, Soesdyke/ Linden Highway man is pleading with his 15-year-old daughter who ran away from home to return. Ronald Wong said that his daughter, who was then 14 years old, left his home some...

GPL prepaid meter service

Jan 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on GPL prepaid meter service

Dear Editor, I refer to an article, captioned: “GPL gears for prepaid meter service”. (Kaieteur News 13.1.09) and would appreciate if an answer could be sought for the following question: Who...

The garbage situation at Diamond Housing Scheme

Jan 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The garbage situation at Diamond Housing Scheme

Dear Editor, At the first bridge of the Diamond Housing Scheme, there are heaps of rotting garbage just flowing over the very small bin placed at the corner of the street allowing pigs, cows and...

Stephenson needs to research Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands

Jan 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Stephenson needs to research Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands

Dear Editor, This is in response to Wilbert M. Stephenson’s letter captioned, “Lasting peace will come when Israel’s existence as a nation is not threatened” (Guyana Chronicle dated...

The things this President says

Jan 14, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The things this President says

In all my studies of Guyanese and Caribbean politics, I have not encountered a governmental leader that has made so many faulty statements that should have disqualified him from receiving any votes...

That toll tantrum

Jan 14, 2009 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on That toll tantrum

The Parrot read with interest the recent incident in which Mark Benschop reportedly left his vehicle to obstruct traffic at the toll station of the Berbice River Bridge. Now, tell me if this is not...

President Jagdeo needs no lecture from Williams on Gaza issue

Jan 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on President Jagdeo needs no lecture from Williams on Gaza issue

Dear Editor, I refer to Mr. Roger Williams’ letter of January 9, 2009 in the SN, with the caption: “President’s statement on Gaza situation should not be considered a ‘Guyana’ position”....

Forestry Training Centre attracts meagre response

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Forestry Training Centre attracts meagre response

… but regional companies take full advantage – James Singh Local timber companies are not taking advantage of the Reduced Impact Logging courses offered by the Guyana Forestry Commission at its...

Proper recognition will attract more capable members to Police Force

Jan 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Proper recognition will attract more capable members to Police Force

Dear Editor, I must echo the sentiments of Mr. Munesh Singh in his letter to the editor captioned: “Is this the way the Guyana Police Force treats its retired members?” I must say that I have...

2009 Budget – pay attention

Jan 14, 2009 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on 2009 Budget – pay attention

OVERVIEW: This is the time of the year where we once again hear of the budget. I have no doubt it will be like every previous year with titles such as “Billions more for Drainage” or...

AFC’s posit of no platform now for power-sharing proved

Jan 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on AFC’s posit of no platform now for power-sharing proved

Dear Editor, Permit me please to respond to a letter written by Mr. Eric Phillips on behalf of ACDA as published in the Kaieteur News of 13th January, 2008. Mr. Phillips has made some fundamental and...

Opportune Summit

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Opportune Summit

By Edwin Carrington The Fifth Summit of the Americas is just a few months away. It will take place from April 17 to April 19 in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and it comes at a critical juncture...

That Berbice Bridge toll

Jan 14, 2009 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on That Berbice Bridge toll

There is nothing that could please some people; and the more the benefits accrue, the louder one hears the critics. This time, the issue is the Berbice River Bridge, which has been more than five...

How is issuing radio licences threatening national security and productivity?

Jan 14, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on How is issuing radio licences threatening national security and productivity?

Dear Editor, “CJ ruling on TV licenses to Lindeners will be challenged” (January 12th) begs for an explanation from President Bharrat Jagdeo as to why he would want to challenge this landmark...

BEGIN FROM THE TOP

Jan 14, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on BEGIN FROM THE TOP

I have never heard about a forensic audit of the assets of anyone. I have read and known about forensic audits of governmental projects and government departments, which have subsequently led to...

Mass prophylaxis treatment not necessary – CMO

Jan 14, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Mass prophylaxis treatment not necessary – CMO

Despite the fact that more and more suspected cases of leptospirosis are being uncovered every day, the Health Ministry is adamant that it will not commence the distribution of mass prophylaxis...

Obama and trade

Jan 14, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Obama and trade

Jagdish Bhagwati is the world’s foremost academic defender of the “free trade” credo that had undergirded the globalisation phenomenon over the past four decades. Early last year, during the...

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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