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The fall of two kings; the PPP and sugar

Feb 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The fall of two kings; the PPP and sugar

Once Burnham was in Government, Cheddi Jagan was a king. Once the PNC was an unelected government, Cheddi Jagan, was a king. Once the PNC ruled Guyana even with Hoyte’s openness, the PPP was a...

GNA elections set for today

Feb 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GNA elections set for today

-16 and under participation at C/ship to be discussed Apart from the election of office bearers, a number of important issues will be dealt with when the Guyana Netball Association (GNA) holds its...

Ministers of Health, Labour meet students of bogus nursing school

Feb 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Ministers of Health, Labour meet students of bogus nursing school

Students of the bogus Inter-American Medical Centre yesterday turned up in their numbers to meet with Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy at his Brickdam head office, to determine whether they had the...

The day I encountered many sex predators and rapists

Feb 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on The day I encountered many sex predators and rapists

This past week I undertook an investigation into child molestation and what I found was most disturbing. It is not that I was unaware that children are molested or that close relatives are for the...

SETTING THE EXAMPLE

Feb 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on SETTING THE EXAMPLE

There was one question that would have saved a great deal of the President’s and the reporters’ time at the last Presidential Press Conference. That question was unfortunately not asked...

All star defeat Daredevils in final

Feb 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on All star defeat Daredevils in final

All star defeated Daredevils by 7 wickets to win the Phillip Samuel 15 overs softball cricket competition played last Sunday at Belle Plaine Wakenaam. Set 150 for victory, All star led by contrasting...

Causing death driver remanded

Feb 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Causing death driver remanded

Mahadeo Santool, 23, of 347 Section C, Block Y, Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson on Friday, on a charge of causing death by dangerous...

GRFU bids to host Caribbean Sevens here

Feb 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GRFU bids to host Caribbean Sevens here

– A positive achievement if given green light Currently enjoying unprecedented success after winning both Caribbean titles at last year’s NAWIRA Sevens World Cup qualifiers, the Guyana Rugby...

Police issue wanted bulletin for second suspect

Feb 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police issue wanted bulletin for second suspect

A wanted bulletin has been issued for another person in connection with the last Sunday drug bust at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The bulletin was issued for Andrew Yhap, 31, of Christian...

Sugar and Trust

Feb 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Sugar and Trust

The news that we would have to import sugar has hit the national psyche very hard. To a nation founded on the production of that saccharine substance – and still is its largest industry –...

Spending versus tax reduction

Feb 01, 2009 knews Peeping Tom Comments Off on Spending versus tax reduction

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA Chairman, Vision Guyana OVERVIEW: We all know by now, I am one of the biggest advocates for Tax Reduction. One senior diplomat told me this week that we must show how we...

Addressing suicide high on Health Ministry’s 2009 agenda – Dr Ramsammy

Feb 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Addressing suicide high on Health Ministry’s 2009 agenda – Dr Ramsammy

The Ministry of Health plans to address the problem of suicide from various angles this year. These will include monitoring people’s accessibility to pesticides, and putting programmes in place to...

Morgan expresses elation over national award

Feb 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Morgan expresses elation over national award

– makes case for coach, Black By Edison Jefford Recently adjudged Sportswoman of the Year, Alika Morgan yesterday expressed elation over the award while making a case for her coach Leslie Black,...

The Urgency of Now – Need for a Joint Response to Regional Crisis

Feb 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on The Urgency of Now – Need for a Joint Response to Regional Crisis

By Sir Ronald Sanders The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that this year the world economy will suffer its worse performance in 60 years and the International Labour Organisation estimates...

Patients protest lack of efficiency at GPHC

Feb 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Patients protest lack of efficiency at GPHC

…woman collapses after prolonged wait for medical attention Patients, unable to wait for hours upon hours to obtain medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), recently...

Lodge residents living in fear of potential killer

Feb 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Lodge residents living in fear of potential killer

There is a killer on the loose in the Lodge area, and residents are fearful for their lives. The man has served time for attempted rape, and has allegedly committed numerous crimes since his release....

BCBC Special Events Committee hosts 2nd annual Educational Awards ceremony

Feb 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on BCBC Special Events Committee hosts 2nd annual Educational Awards ceremony

A total of 20 under 15 cricketers drawn from several clubs across Berbice were recipients of $200,000 worth of educational and hygiene kits. This presentation formed part of the Berbice Cricket Board...

The Baccoo speaks

Feb 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

The madness continues on the streets because for some crazy reason people are refusing to heed the basic rules. They simply cannot stop when signs so indicate and they refuse to heed other traffic on...

Political hypocrisy

Feb 01, 2009 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Political hypocrisy

The Parrot, after following recent developments, is tempted to brand them as hypocrisy. Some may feel that it is too strong a word to use for public consumption. This we can debate. When the issues...

Digicel and WICB bring Digicel 2009 series free to Caribbean radio

Feb 01, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Digicel and WICB bring Digicel 2009 series free to Caribbean radio

Starting Wednesday February 4th, Digicel and the West Indies Cricket Board will bring free live Cricket commentary of the Digicel Series 2009 where West Indies face England. Digicel and the WICB,...

Rice farmer missing

Feb 01, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Rice farmer missing

The family members of Rajesh Singh, a 35-year-old rice farmer, have not seen him since January 27, when he proceeded to the West Bank Demerara to uplift some money from his employer. The missing...

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Rutherford gets big payday from Gujarat Titans at IPL 2025 Mega Auction; Shepherd, Powell snapped up by RCB and KKR, respectively

A call for more cultural centres

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- Burnham’s decision to divert the Indian Immigration Fund towards constructing the National... more