February 2009

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Redefining the way we think

Feb 25, 2009 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Redefining the way we think

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA Chairman, Vision Guyana OVERVIEW: No matter how much we complain about the government for not taking care of the citizens, no one can take away how proud we are to be...

Litter bugs abound in Industry

Feb 25, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Litter bugs abound in Industry

Dear Editor, It is with great disgust and frustration that I write seeking your assistance in exposing the lawlessness of some residents of my community, who often dispose of their refuse on the...

Farming was very important to our ancestors

Feb 25, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Farming was very important to our ancestors

Dear Editor, In these times of financial upheavals and economic crisis, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government of Guyana should consult with the Opposition political parties to chart a...

M&CC continues to be challenged by littering culture – City PRO

Feb 25, 2009 knews News Comments Off on M&CC continues to be challenged by littering culture – City PRO

Although limited by its professed meagre revenue base, the Georgetown municipality was able to allot a total of $450,000 towards after mash cleanup works. This disclosure was made yesterday by Public...

More fishes to fry

Feb 25, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on More fishes to fry

While we Guyanese have one of the highest consumption of fish and shrimp in the world, excepting for our hinterland citizens, most of that catch comes from the ocean. However, in line with trends...

Change is inevitable

Feb 25, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Change is inevitable

Dear Editor, Change is inevitable; like it or not it’s gonna come. Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion, reason, that you can beat them (the system) at the game only if you are...

GETTING OUR ACT TOGETHER

Feb 25, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on GETTING OUR ACT TOGETHER

The Ministry of Tourism is fast being seen as a special events ministry. It should however recognise that it needs to go beyond merely hosting GUYEXPO in October and the Main Big Lime in December and...

Magistrate accuses DPP of interference

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Magistrate accuses DPP of interference

… Sash Sawh murder PI Magistrate Yohannseh Cave has expressed concern over what he called an attempt by the Director of Public Prosecutions to influence the way he was conducting his work at...

Glitz, glitter galore for Mashramani 2009

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Glitz, glitter galore for Mashramani 2009

Despite the fears that the Mashramani Float Parade would not be up to par due to the lack of corporate support, the parade was a resounding success, as it thrilled thousands of people who watched,...

Boy, 8, rescues sister, uncle drowns

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Boy, 8, rescues sister, uncle drowns

Mash celebrations at Wakenaam were marred when the body of 19-year-old Peter Sankho was fished out of the Essequibo River yesterday about 90 minutes after he reportedly went under while bathing....

Cops counting on forensic tests to solve Berbice double murder

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Cops counting on forensic tests to solve Berbice double murder

Local detectives are counting on forensic tests to lead them to the killer of 18-year-old Alexis George and 25-year-old Nekecia Rouse, who were slain at New Amsterdam, Berbice last week. A police...

Confidence trickster hits businesses with bogus manager’s cheques

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Confidence trickster hits businesses with bogus manager’s cheques

A confidence trickster is defrauding many big businesses by obtaining credit on bogus manager’s cheques and disappearing into thin air. The scheme began a few weeks ago when, according to reports,...

Guyana’s foreign policy leaves much to be desired – Norton

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyana’s foreign policy leaves much to be desired – Norton

In addressing the foreign policy aspect of the 2009 Budget, Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister for the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Aubrey Norton told the National Assembly recently during...

Buxton remembers Burnham

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Buxton remembers Burnham

The Beacon Community Development Group of Buxton sponsored a Campfire and Cultural Show to mark the 86th birth anniversary of the late President Forbes Burnham, Founder Leader of the Peoples’...

$11B allocated for infrastructure – Agriculture Minister

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on $11B allocated for infrastructure – Agriculture Minister

Heavy investment in Drainage and Irrigation structures is set to continue in 2009, with over $11B set aside for the upgrading of infrastructure, which will work alongside a number of projects that...

Health Ministry to scrutinise private hospital’s blood screening capability – Minister Ramsammy

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Health Ministry to scrutinise private hospital’s blood screening capability – Minister Ramsammy

In its quest to ensure that only hospitals with the capacity to properly screen blood are allowed to receive blood donations, the Ministry of Health will this week be inspecting all private...

Skills training high on Education Ministry agenda – Shaik Baksh

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Skills training high on Education Ministry agenda – Shaik Baksh

Although many programmes have been engaged with a view to preparing youths for the world of work, the Ministry of Education is yet working towards introducing a skills for life programme in the very...

Speedboat captain was sober

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Speedboat captain was sober

It was reported in yesterday’s edition of Kaieteur News (Monday, February 23, 2009) that the captain, Clint Burnett, of the speedboat which collided with a vessel transporting farm produce on the...

Police deny fourth Bartica bandit captured, slain

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police deny fourth Bartica bandit captured, slain

Police officials yesterday refuted media reports that Lorenzo De Freitas, the fourth bandit from the Bartica gang, had been captured or killed. Police said that the reports appear to be based on...

Joint Services’ efforts lauded by Barticans

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Joint Services’ efforts lauded by Barticans

The Joint Services have come in for high praise from residents of Bartica in the wake of the slaying of three bandits on Saturday last. In an invited comment, Regional Executive Officer, Peter...

39 years a Republic

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on 39 years a Republic

Guyana’s 39th Anniversary as a Co-operative Republic was observed with the hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead early yesterday morning at Public Buildings before a large crowd comprising Government...

Police set up special unit to capture East Coast robbery suspects

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Police set up special unit to capture East Coast robbery suspects

The police have established a special unit to rid East Coast Demerara of bandits who have been creating mayhem over the past six months. Kaieteur News understands that the unit, which comprises...

GRA hosts workshop to educate employers about Form 2

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GRA hosts workshop to educate employers about Form 2

The Guyana Revenue Authority has commenced a workshop with the aim of assisting employers in both the private and public sector organisations to better understand how to complete the statutory...

DDL moves to halt underage drinking

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on DDL moves to halt underage drinking

Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) recently launched a campaign geared at bringing an end to underage drinking. This campaign provides a unique opportunity for liquor retailers to assist in this...

Government agencies anchor Mash parade

Feb 24, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Government agencies anchor Mash parade

Elaborate plans fail to materialise A sea of people gave Georgetown a fair semblance of the usual spirit and revelry of the annual Mashramani Costume and Float Parade and, to satisfy their curiosity...

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The great rediscovery

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(Kaieteur News) – There are few things more moving than a sudden conversion. Saul had his road to Damascus. St. Augustine heard a divine voice. And now thousands of overseas-based Guyanese are experiencing their own spiritual awakening. After decades of living in Brooklyn, Toronto, Miami,...

If the OAS did not exist, it could not be created today

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – I have spent a decade in the councils of the Organization of American States. I have watched governments come and go, seen some crises handled well and others handled badly, sat through more commemorative meetings than sessions discussing pressing issues,...

Local tolerance for bull-a beauty to behold

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Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Guyanese should get first prize for their tolerance for bull, their bottomless reservoir of docility. And humour. They have grown in those respects relative to their head-of-state. Whatever has taken over his head, the astonishing is what...

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