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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...

Another leptospirosis death

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Another leptospirosis death

Ralph Stewart, 50, of 5 Hadfield Street, Lodge became the latest victim of the flood waters when he succumbed last night. He had been admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital with a temperature and...

37 suspected lepto cases detected – CMO

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on 37 suspected lepto cases detected – CMO

By Sharmain Cornette Since the current rainy season commenced, the Ministry of Health has detected 37 suspected cases of leptospirosis, 10 of which have since been confirmed. This disclosure was...

Draconian legislation primary reason for overcrowded prisons

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Draconian legislation primary reason for overcrowded prisons

…lack of judges and ineffective police prosecution also at fault – Basil Williams Prominent attorney-at-law and Member of Parliament Basil Williams yesterday lambasted recent comments by...

GDF announces promotions of 494 officers and ranks

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GDF announces promotions of 494 officers and ranks

Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, President Bharrat Jagdeo, has approved the promotions of 494 ranks of the Guyana Defence Force. The list of promotions comprises 78 officers and 416 other...

Digicel fairy grants wish to mechanic

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Digicel fairy grants wish to mechanic

…will live free for a year, dream vacation, money to donate, among others For months Digicel customers have been hoping and praying that the Digicel fairy would grant them their wish of living...

Security guard found face-down in trench

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Security guard found face-down in trench

When 64-year-old Philbert Liverpool did not show up for work on Sunday night, his employers believed that he was not feeling well and maybe had called it a day. What they did not know was that the...

New well in the pipeline for Tuschen

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on New well in the pipeline for Tuschen

– new Housing and Water Minister visits affected community Newly appointed Minister of Housing and Water, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, accompanied by top brass of the Guyana Water Inc. and senior...

GPL gears for prepaid meter service

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GPL gears for prepaid meter service

– U.S. company awarded US$500,000 supply contract UtiliSol, a company from Chattanooga, Tennessee (USA), pushing energy innovation in developing countries, has been awarded a US$500,000...

Dismissed for failing to come to work in the future

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Dismissed for failing to come to work in the future

Mohamed Deen, a former equipment worker who was previously working with Region Four, was dismissed by the Region for not coming to work four days in the future. Deen presented his termination letter,...

Agriculture Ministry requests GDF assistance to monitor EDWC

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Agriculture Ministry requests GDF assistance to monitor EDWC

…water dumping into Mahaica/Mahaicony outlets ceases Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud yesterday confirmed in a telephone interview that he has submitted a request to the Secretary of the...

Plans afoot to ensure minimal impact

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Plans afoot to ensure minimal impact

Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud has said that, at present, the administration is currently making and is still assessing more interventions that could be made to minimise the impact of the...

Guyanese talks of life as a leader in the U.S. Army

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyanese talks of life as a leader in the U.S. Army

(Reprinted from YumaSun.com) A top leader at Yuma Proving Ground says that soldiers serving in the Army today are simply the best he’s ever seen. That’s saying a lot when you are Command...

Finally…

Jan 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Finally…

The growing pile of garbage along Sussex Street has been cleared, much to the satisfaction of persons who live in the environs. Late last week, persons had expressed concern over the refuse, saying...

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Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- There are moments in the history of nations when fate lays before them a choice not of... more