September 2009

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WHEN IS A WOMAN A WOMAN?

Sep 07, 2009 KNews Features / Columnists, Tony Deyal column Comments Off on WHEN IS A WOMAN A WOMAN?

Whether you call it a paradox or a parable, a lateral thinking puzzle or just a riddle, the question “When is a woman not a woman?” becomes increasingly important as the fate of Caster...

Introduce an extension site for the National Library

Sep 07, 2009 KNews Letters Comments Off on Introduce an extension site for the National Library

Dear Editor, Jules Gibson’s published photo of a long line of students in the National Library waiting to utilise the research facilities in the SN, is an indication that the authorities need to...

Community Centres

Sep 07, 2009 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Community Centres

In our editorial of yesterday, “Rebuilding Institutions”, we noted the breakdown of institutions in both the state and civil sectors of our country but focused on those in the former...

Former First Lady Doreen Chung dies

Sep 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Former First Lady Doreen Chung dies

Former First Lady Doreen Chung died yesterday. She was 77. She passed away at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital just after 17:00 hrs, her son Raymond confirmed last evening. Born Doreen Pamela Aun, Mrs....

Late payment of requisite funds stalled process

Sep 06, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Late payment of requisite funds stalled process

Local Govt. Elections delay… Local Government Elections could have been held this year if the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) had received the monies necessary to pay De La Rue for the...

Bandits terrorise, rob neighbours simultaneously

Sep 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Bandits terrorise, rob neighbours simultaneously

Two separate families in the Diamond Housing Scheme on the East Bank of Demerara area were yesterday the victims of brazen mid-morning robberies that took place simultaneously. Lots 63 Second Street...

Original $98.3M had to be increased twice by more than $90M

Sep 06, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Original $98.3M had to be increased twice by more than $90M

Problems abound at Mabaruma Hospital… More than two years past its completion date, the Mabaruma Hospital recently opened its doors to treat patients in Region One, but a plethora of problems...

Baramita residents call for health issues to be addressed

Sep 06, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Baramita residents call for health issues to be addressed

As Guyanese celebrate Ameridian Heritage Month 2009 many of the country’s indigenous peoples feel there is not much to rejoice about. Residents of Baramita in Region One are adamant that while...

Army Chief meets Joint Services seniors

Sep 06, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Army Chief meets Joint Services seniors

The Heads of the Joint Services are to meet to discuss the differing disciplinary procedures and make necessary recommendations to the Defence Board in this regard. As such in the face of the recent...

Buxton’s Tipperary Hall restoration kick-started

Sep 06, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Buxton’s Tipperary Hall restoration kick-started

The name Tipperary Hall is synonymous with Buxton and the village’s much talked about social events, at least to the elderly and not so young. It was a name that rang out on the airwaves during...

A budding star with deep Guyanese roots…

Sep 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on A budding star with deep Guyanese roots…

Lesley Lewis of R&B pop group ‘Electrik Red’ If all goes well, Guyana may soon be in for some international vibes from Electrik Red. Currently signed to Def Jam records, the group comprises...

UG Scientific Officer launches amphibian text

Sep 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on UG Scientific Officer launches amphibian text

Michelle Kalamandeen, a University of Guyana and Oxford University graduate launched the text book, “ABC Taxa” that she and Belgian Herpetologist, Philippe Kok had co-written, last Thursday at...

13th PANCAP Meeting to be held in Guyana

Sep 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on 13th PANCAP Meeting to be held in Guyana

The 13th Ordinary Meeting of the Regional Coordinating Mechanism (RCM) of the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) will be convened in Guyana from September 17 – 18, 2009. Under...

Investigation into dumped syringes : Health Minister says culprit nabbed

Sep 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Investigation into dumped syringes : Health Minister says culprit nabbed

By Fareeza Haniff The Ministry of Health has finally discovered who has been behind the dumping of syringes around the city, and as a result, an individual has been arrested for the unscrupulous act....

Delineation process for proposed Shell Beach protected area begins

Sep 06, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Delineation process for proposed Shell Beach protected area begins

The process towards the delineation of the boundaries of the proposed Shell Beach Protected Area (SBPA) has commenced. The much anticipated move, according to Protected Areas Project Coordinator,...

West Berbice girl missing

Sep 06, 2009 knews News Comments Off on West Berbice girl missing

A 17-year-old girl has not been seen since Thursday morning and her family is seeking the help of the public to locate her. Missing is Kimishaw Seeram of Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice. The young lady...

Police modernisation plan urgently needed

Sep 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Police modernisation plan urgently needed

Dear Editor, Over the past decade, the Government of Guyana has undergone a fundamental transformation. Although facing internal challenges, by the army and police, Guyana has not been able to chart...

Shooting victim light-hearted in adversity

Sep 06, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Shooting victim light-hearted in adversity

Approximately one week after an attempt on his life by unknown gunmen, former professional boxer, Wayne Smith, is taking a light-hearted approach to his misfortune, appealing to the gunmen for help...

Mormons’ expulsion

Sep 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Mormons’ expulsion

Dear Editor, Thank you for your excellent articles on the expulsion of Mormon missionaries in Guyana. I commend those in the Ministry of Home Affairs, the CID, and the office of the President for...

Manufacturers back LCDS

Sep 06, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Manufacturers back LCDS

The Office of Climate Change yesterday announced the support of the country’s manufacturers for the draft Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). The Guyana Manufactures and Services Association...

Guyanese Mormons also do missionary work abroad

Sep 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Guyanese Mormons also do missionary work abroad

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to letter written by Mr. Shiv Maharaj, Phd, headed, “Support for expulsion of religious fanatics” found on page 3 of the Guyana Chronicle of Friday 04th September...

It is the Private Sector, despite all the barriers thrown at it, which keeps this country afloat

Sep 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on It is the Private Sector, despite all the barriers thrown at it, which keeps this country afloat

Dear Editor, I am a senior functionary in a Private Sector company and I am terribly offended at the recent remarks by President Jagdeo regarding the contribution, or deficiency thereof, by the...

Pictorial exhibition on National Library opens Wednesday

Sep 06, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Pictorial exhibition on National Library opens Wednesday

Godfrey Chin’s pictorial exhibition of 20th century Guyana moves on to the Conference Room of the National Library as that institution continues to celebrate its centennial year. Opening day is...

ECHO school initiative ‘ready for take-off’ this term

Sep 06, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on ECHO school initiative ‘ready for take-off’ this term

By Sharmain Cornette Although it was launched last term in selected schools with a view of improving environmental education through special clubs, the Environmental Community Health Organisation...

What an extravagant expenditure for the small man!

Sep 06, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on What an extravagant expenditure for the small man!

Dear Editor, The authority of the regional Administration should be extended conveniently to facilitate mediation in land disputes in Mahdia and further, in order to resolve issues to some extent,...

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(Kaieteur News) – On the next occasion that Guyana’s Hon Attorney General, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP, OE, CCH, opens his book of wisdom and expounds on the rule of law and respect for the law (and of laws, not men), I have a humble addition for inclusion in his encyclopedia. There is...

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