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Cheddi and Janet will always be on a pedestal for the PPP

Apr 08, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Cheddi and Janet will always be on a pedestal for the PPP

Dear Editor, President Bharrat Jagdeo, at the cremation at Babu John, I feel, may have sensed concern and uncertainty of the future, that may have lurked in the minds and hearts of many members,...

Something an East Indian woman said to me Monday afternoon

Apr 08, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Something an East Indian woman said to me Monday afternoon

An ephemeral cloud set off some raindrops on the Sheriff Street seawall on Monday afternoon sending the strollers including me to seek shelter at the newly reopened Texaco gas station. Among the...

Freddie a GOAT?

Apr 08, 2009 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Freddie a GOAT?

The Parrot was unavoidably absent for about two weeks. Apologies. Many things happened during that time, most notably the death of former President and founding member of the PPP, Janet Jagan. Much...

High Court grants bail to visiting Muslim teachers

Apr 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on High Court grants bail to visiting Muslim teachers

The two Muslim teachers whom Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson denied bail on Monday, were yesterday granted $100,000 bail in the High Court by Chief Justice Ian Chang. The two men, Abdul...

Guyana should look at electronic voting

Apr 08, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Guyana should look at electronic voting

Dear Editor, During every election in Guyana, we had counting problems after the manual vote with allegations of voter fraud, incorrect counting, etc. Guyana should look to India which is adopting...

The real criminals are the men who beat and kill women

Apr 08, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The real criminals are the men who beat and kill women

Dear Editor, The media’s role in changing the attitudes to domestic violence in Guyana has been noted. There is a problem however, in the way in which the media does its reporting. Pamela...

April criminal sessions open in Georgetown

Apr 08, 2009 knews News Comments Off on April criminal sessions open in Georgetown

The April criminal sessions of Demerara Assizes opened yesterday morning with Justice James Bovell-Drakes, one of the judges hearing the matters this session, taking the salute and inspecting the...

A healthier nation

Apr 08, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on A healthier nation

Yesterday “World Health Day” was observed under the theme of “Save lives. Make hospitals safe in emergencies.” Now, there is obviously nothing in and of itself objectionable in this goal. ...

Mrs. Jagan was no obstacle to national unity

Apr 08, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Mrs. Jagan was no obstacle to national unity

The President of Guyana is absolutely correct when he said that Mrs. Janet Jagan was not a hindrance to national unity. The greatest obstacle to national unity was not Mrs. Janet Jagan; it is...

Cops beating forces prisoner to run from one station to another

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Cops beating forces prisoner to run from one station to another

…as abused husband reports domestic violence A West Demerara speedboat operator is now convinced that the police only see one side of domestic violence following his treatment by ranks at the...

Muslim teachers remanded for overstaying

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Muslim teachers remanded for overstaying

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday remanded two Muslim teachers attached at the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana to prison. Abdul Rahman Panawala, 36, on April 3, having...

‘Deadbeat’ fathers will be taken to task

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on ‘Deadbeat’ fathers will be taken to task

…as Manickchand launches Single Parent Assistance programme Human Services and Social Security Minister, Priya Manickchand, during the launch of the Single Parent Assistance programme at Anna...

Vreed-en-Hoop murder suspect surrenders

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Vreed-en-Hoop murder suspect surrenders

After running from the police for almost one week, murder suspect, Devon Limerick, turned himself in to the police at the Springlands Police Station, on the Corentyne Coast, at approximately 14:30...

Former Chancellor Kenneth George passes on

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Former Chancellor Kenneth George passes on

The family of former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Kenneth George, and members of the judiciary are mourning his death. Justice George died early yesterday morning at the St. Joseph’s Mercy...

Colombian dentist secures order against Dental Council

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Colombian dentist secures order against Dental Council

Colombian dentist, Ruben Dario Mercado Navas, has secured orders against the Dental Council of Guyana for refusing to grant permission for him to work as a dentist in Guyana, for this year. Justice...

CONTAMINATED RICE – No word yet on independent analysis

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CONTAMINATED RICE – No word yet on independent analysis

…but was shipped to same port as contaminated shipment from USA There has been no update as yet from the independent analysis of the 1,000 tonnes of paddy that was shipped to Colombia from Guyana...

Three years’ jail for gun possession

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Three years’ jail for gun possession

Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, yesterday sentenced Derrick Joseph to three years’ imprisonment. The man pleaded guilty to possession of a 20-gauge...

DEONARINE, BERNARD GET WEST INDIES RECALL

Apr 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on DEONARINE, BERNARD GET WEST INDIES RECALL

No place for Barath or Daren Bravo The West Indies selectors have recalled prolific Guyanese left-hander Narsingh Deonarine and Jamaican all-rounder David Bernard in a 17-man squad for the Test...

Milo balls handed over to Georgetown U-21 clubs

Apr 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Milo balls handed over to Georgetown U-21 clubs

M. Beepat and Sons, the local distributors of Milo has handed over a number of footballs to the organisers of the Milo under-21 league which has reached the semi-final stage. Each club that has...

GDF training boosted through US Army

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GDF training boosted through US Army

Four Guyanese military and civilian personnel are to engage in the second-phase of the First-Responders–Disaster Management Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE) that is to be held in Florida,...

GASP releases packed programme for World tournament

Apr 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GASP releases packed programme for World tournament

By Michael Benjamin Local scrabble players will be engaged in a hectic year of activities even as they prepare for participation in the World Scrabble tournament slated for October 26-29 at the Zon...

Woman allegedly hits two banks with forged cheques

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Woman allegedly hits two banks with forged cheques

Simone Etwaroo, 26, of 44 Providence East Bank Demerara was yesterday denied her pretrial liberty by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. It was alleged that September 29, 2008 with intent to...

Stepson attack sends Parika man to hospital

Apr 07, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Stepson attack sends Parika man to hospital

Police in Parika are looking for a 25-year-old man who attacked his stepfather early yesterday morning leaving him in a critical condition. Reports are that 58-year-old Norville Rockliffe was...

Narsingh Deonarine no stranger to firsts

Apr 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Narsingh Deonarine no stranger to firsts

Congratulations to Narsingh Deonarine on becoming the first batsman to reach 1000 runs in Regional First Class Cricket Season, but the record breaking milestone by the flamboyant left hander is not...

Milo U-21 semi-finals fixed for tomorrow @ Tucville

Apr 07, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Milo U-21 semi-finals fixed for tomorrow @ Tucville

GDF challenge Pele, Sunburst Camptown engage Fruta Conquerors The semi-finals of the inaugural Milo under-21 football competition will be contested tomorrow evening at the Tucville ground and it has...

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Democracy is a long-term commitment

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Some things in life just shouldn’t have an expiration date—like true love, a fine bottle... more