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China anticipates continued cooperation with Guyana

Jan 23, 2009 knews News Comments Off on China anticipates continued cooperation with Guyana

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Zhang Jungao, on Wednesday evening said that he is looking forward to continued cooperation between Guyana and China this year. The ambassador was at the time addressing...

Raphael endorses Chetram Singh for GCB Presidency

Jan 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Raphael endorses Chetram Singh for GCB Presidency

Feels Panday should continue to develop G/T cricket for another two years The Guyana Cricket Board’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Sunday is somewhat different from recent years in...

The Guyanese Dream – Economic Prosperity

Jan 23, 2009 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on The Guyanese Dream – Economic Prosperity

Peter. R. Ramsaroop, MBA Chairman, Vision Guyana INTRODUCTION: This week has been historic with the inauguration of President Obama. The world celebrated; even our President tried to compare himself...

The fallout from a State House eviction

Jan 23, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Stella Says Comments Off on The fallout from a State House eviction

When something happens to upset one’s apple cart, one lashes out. A snake that is disturbed strikes out; a cat that is cornered attacks with a vehemence that belies its size; it is the same with a...

Chattergoon, Garraway, Pooran re-called for Nevis game

Jan 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Chattergoon, Garraway, Pooran re-called for Nevis game

Johnson, Bess unavailable for Guyana’s next match By Sean Devers Right-handed Port Mourant batsman Hoomchand Pooran, who turns 30 next month, has been recalled to the national senior cricket team...

The “Consumer Movement” not linked to the Guyana Consumers’ Association

Jan 23, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The “Consumer Movement” not linked to the Guyana Consumers’ Association

Dear Editor, A small group styling itself “The Consumer Movement of Guyana” had been sending letters to various businesses and other entities, making appeals for donations of money and in kind....

Musical chairs in Sophia

Jan 23, 2009 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Musical chairs in Sophia

The Parrot hinted in its last squawk about Uncle Murray’s departure from his chair at the Place of CONgress. A little bird nestled in Palm Tree jungle in Sophia whistled to me that Uncle Murray was...

Demerara Cricket Board ready for tomorrow’s elections

Jan 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Demerara Cricket Board ready for tomorrow’s elections

DCB clears the air on GCA allegation of constitutional breach By Sean Devers Vice-President of the Georgetown Cricket Association Alfred Mentore yesterday alleged that the Demerara Cricket Board...

A certain line of reasoning

Jan 23, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on A certain line of reasoning

Dear Editor, In condoning the dismissal of Mr. English and Ms Bowen, President Jagdeo said that he has always heard from the T&HD that it does not have money to put in some basic things that are...

When the power is gone, all that remains is your deeds

Jan 23, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on When the power is gone, all that remains is your deeds

‘’Ah just hope that when he leaves office, he can enjoy what he has helped to destroy.” Oh, sorry, just in case somebody thought I was referring to Guyana, I was in fact referring to President...

Today is Bharrat birthday

Jan 23, 2009 knews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Today is Bharrat birthday

On Tuesday dem boys join everybody and celebrate, not that dem really care who is de United States president, but because dem had people who really care and these people push dem hand in dem pocket...

Anxious for President Barack Obama

Jan 23, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Anxious for President Barack Obama

Dear Editor, Guyanese and other Caribbean Americans are excited about the inauguration of America’s first black President. They are anxious to begin calling President-elect Barack Obama Mr....

GNRA Elections set for next Wednesday

Jan 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GNRA Elections set for next Wednesday

The Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) will convene their Annual General Meeting (AGM) next Wednesday at the Bank of Guyana Roof Garden commencing at 18:00hrs. The GNRA is urging members to...

Remembering, not thinking

Jan 23, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Remembering, not thinking

Individuals play significant roles in shaping history, by challenging old traditions and by contributing new ideas and concepts to pave the way for progress. On the other hand, there are those who...

Preparations for schools’ b/ball c/ships moving apace

Jan 23, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Preparations for schools’ b/ball c/ships moving apace

– despite slow registration rate By Edison Jefford Despite the slow registration rate of the schools ahead of the National Sports Commission (NSC) High School Basketball Championships, preparations...

Jagdeo could still find Damascus

Jan 23, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Jagdeo could still find Damascus

It was a wonderful feeling to read that President Obama will be signing a presidential edict to dissolve secret CIA jails around the world. What did the US become under President Bush? How can you...

Extraordinary GFC defence of Barama

Jan 23, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Extraordinary GFC defence of Barama

Dear Editor, The Commissioner of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) has repeated his endorsement of the Barama logging company, which he made just two years ago (SN, January 17, 2009, “Barama...

Jagdeo fails to hold Integrity Commission meeting

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Jagdeo fails to hold Integrity Commission meeting

The promised meeting between President Bharrat Jagdeo and the Integrity Commission, slated for yesterday, did not come off as was promised by the President. Pandit Rabindranauth Persaud, a...

Suspected arsonist arrested after Buxton fire

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Suspected arsonist arrested after Buxton fire

Yesterday morning, police arrested a 33-year-old woman who allegedly set fire to the house she shared with her mother, two children and other relatives at 98 Barnwell Street and Buxton Sideline Dam....

Two fined for stealing State House “rum”

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Two fined for stealing State House “rum”

People who were working at the State House as carpenters nearly carted off a quantity of liquor belonging to the President. They committed the act on Monday last.“We took the rum after we find...

Police seek man who was caught stealing from farm

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police seek man who was caught stealing from farm

Police have launched a search for a man whom they believe could provide useful information on the brutal murder of Estate Manager Muneshwar Paragass. Paragass was shot dead during a robbery at his...

Legendary broadcaster Ayube Hamid passes on

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Legendary broadcaster Ayube Hamid passes on

For five and a half decades, Ayube Hamid brought the sounds of Mohamed Rafi’s “Suhani Raat” to radio listeners across Guyana; but now he has stopped playing. The legendary broadcaster...

Farmers disappointed with assistance from Agriculture Ministry

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Farmers disappointed with assistance from Agriculture Ministry

…‘We are doing the best we can’ – Agri Minister By Tusika Martin Farmers continue to be disappointed with the level of assistance they are receiving as they seek to get their...

Court Registrar challenges JSC allegation of disciplinary breaches

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Court Registrar challenges JSC allegation of disciplinary breaches

…matter taken before the court Supreme Court Registrar Sita Ramlal has filed a court action against the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) after she was called upon by the entity to answer to...

CARICOM tackles the scourge of illegal guns

Jan 22, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CARICOM tackles the scourge of illegal guns

Firearm examiners and ballistics experts from across the Caribbean Community are currently working on the development of an integrated ballistics information network for the region. It was explained...

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A psychological profile of a control freak

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- Imagine an official who believes he’s the last bastion of sanity in a world of incompetence.... more