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A retraction is in order

Oct 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on A retraction is in order

Dear Editor, Parents and elders would chide us whenever we do “wrong” things. If we were caught lying, our parents would whip us or impose some other form of punishment. We were raised with good...

Robin Williams confused about Dr. Misir’s responsibilities

Oct 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Robin Williams confused about Dr. Misir’s responsibilities

Dear Editor, I refer to Mr. Robin William’s letter in the SN on October 2, 2009 captioned, “Fluctuating principles.” First and foremost, as the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Dr....

When silence equals consent

Oct 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on When silence equals consent

Dear Editor, Approximately two weeks ago, my 13-year-old asked me two simple yet profound questions; why do you get so upset about what’s going on in Guyana when they themselves don’t seem to be...

What it takes to be an effective political leader in a multiethnic setting

Oct 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on What it takes to be an effective political leader in a multiethnic setting

Dear Editor, We want leaders and not managers! This may be true more so in politics. Unfortunately, many so-called political leaders are managers. Guyana through the nation’s chief executive and...

Deterioration of the situation in Honduras

Oct 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Deterioration of the situation in Honduras

Dear Editor, The people of Honduras are in a state of panic as a result of the “siege” declared by the de facto government. All human rights are suspended and there is much fear that reprisals...

Spare us this torment, Mr. Jagdeo!

Oct 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Spare us this torment, Mr. Jagdeo!

Dear Editor, Just when one thought that the revelations about a government official’s alleged inappropriate behaviour with a minor had taken us to the bottom of the barrel in terms of what the...

The nature of ‘Fear’ – then and now

Oct 04, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The nature of ‘Fear’ – then and now

Dear Editor, I lived through the entire Burnhamite era (1965-85) and, without a doubt, it was largely authoritarian. It was characterized for the most part, as I had written then, by political...

Thomas, GFC, Santos & Alpha book remaining knockout spots

Oct 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Thomas, GFC, Santos & Alpha book remaining knockout spots

Thomas United, Santos, Alpha and Georgetown Football (GFC) Club have booked the remaining spots in the knockout stage of the 2009 Chubby sponsored Under-13 football competition organised by the...

Politics, Power and Sex

Oct 04, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on Politics, Power and Sex

Politics, we should know, is all about power. Mr. Forbes Burnham once said that anyone in politics who said he did not want power was either a fool or a rascal. And Mr. Burnham knew a thing or two...

Sterling Products showcases new products at GuyExpo

Oct 04, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Sterling Products showcases new products at GuyExpo

Sterling Products Limited, known for its “Golden Cream” line of margarine and its Foam brand of soaps and detergents, is using GuyExpo to introduce some of its new products. The company,...

Satro take on Rebel in P&P 40-over final

Oct 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Satro take on Rebel in P&P 40-over final

Hardball cricket will take full flight today at Amsterdam, Leguan when Satro takes on Rebel in the P&P Insurance Brokers 40 overs cricket competition. The riveting contest is expected to bowl off...

THE MERMAID’S REVENGE

Oct 04, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, The Creative Corner Comments Off on THE MERMAID’S REVENGE

By Michael Jordan You may wonder why the date August 18, 1997 sticks in my head. I’ll tell you why. It was the day that me and Maxie did a terrible thing, though we hadn’t meant to hurt...

GFF National Super League continues today

Oct 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GFF National Super League continues today

Competition in the inaugural Guyana Football Federation National Super League funded under the Win in CONCACAF with CONCACAF project, will continue today with five matches around the country. One of...

Guyana/Venezuela closer to appointing Good Officer

Oct 04, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana/Venezuela closer to appointing Good Officer

…should work toward solution rather than managing dispute – AFC Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Cooperation, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, along with her Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas...

Griffith gets new bat from YK Investments

Oct 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Griffith gets new bat from YK Investments

West Indies provisional pick and Demerara Cricket Club opening batsman Trevon Griffith was the recipient of a new bat compliments of businessman Marlon Yenkana of YK Investments Pawn Shop of Regent...

The Paper Trail, part one

Oct 04, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Guyanese Literature Comments Off on The Paper Trail, part one

by Petamber Persaud (Extracts of a conversation on the movement of man, with Nalini Mohabir and Juliet Alexander, Georgetown, Guyana, August 28, 2009). Nalini Mohabir, born in Canada of a Guyanese...

DCC hammer MSC despite 50s from Holder & Barry

Oct 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on DCC hammer MSC despite 50s from Holder & Barry

In sweltering heat and watched by a small but vocal crowd, Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) defeated host Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) by 5 wickets yesterday to advance to the final of the Georgetown zone...

Court frees Prison Officers after Mazaruni escape

Oct 04, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Court frees Prison Officers after Mazaruni escape

– One to challenge his dismissal by the Prison Service By Brushell Blackman Magistrate Fazil Azeez dismissed the case of two prison officers who were charged for negligence that resulted in the...

Unions, GuySuCo to reach agreement

Oct 04, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Unions, GuySuCo to reach agreement

On Friday representatives from Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) and National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) met with the management...

The Baccoo speaks

Oct 04, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

The spate of road accidents will continue because cars are being placed in the hands of people who can barely keep the vehicle on the roads. They fail to recognize that gasoline and idiocy don’t...

Rudolph Mitchell to face stiff challenge as race walkers compete for honours

Oct 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Rudolph Mitchell to face stiff challenge as race walkers compete for honours

Race Walkers from all over the country will match steps today when the Cavaliers Sports and Tour Club stages it’s annual Agriculture Month 10K Race Walk around the National Park, commencing at...

City commissions New Vendors’ Mall

Oct 04, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on City commissions New Vendors’ Mall

“I am absolutely sure that the President would have liked me to state very emphatically that that the government owes not a single cent to the City Council. We have already paid up our taxes...

Nuff watah deh hay

Oct 04, 2009 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Nuff watah deh hay

Kwame test de watah and he run when de watah boil up round he. Now dem got a group who want fuh test watah. Imagine yesterday morning dem boy get a nice envelope that come through de post. When dem...

Can the Caribbean rely on the G20?

Oct 04, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Can the Caribbean rely on the G20?

By Ronald Sanders It’s now official. The G20 group of countries has replaced the G8 as “the premier forum for international economic cooperation”. In other words, the countries in the G20 will...

Over-40 category for the Wellman trophy quarter-finals start today

Oct 04, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Over-40 category for the Wellman trophy quarter-finals start today

Floodlight XI and Shattaville Masters will clash in the first quarter-final which will be played at the Demerara Cricket Club today beginning at 10:00am. Both teams are brimming with confidence since...

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Protest electoral tyranny

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- There comes a time in the life of a nation when silence is no longer an option, when the... more