May 2010

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OUT OF CONTROL? WHAT ELSE COULD BE EXPECTED? (Part 3)

May 16, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on OUT OF CONTROL? WHAT ELSE COULD BE EXPECTED? (Part 3)

By Clarence O. Perry What we want our nation to be we must first put in our schools. If certain inhumane tendencies (for example, immunity to the suffering of others, or, hard self-interest) do not...

Racist politics has muzzled the East Indians

May 16, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Racist politics has muzzled the East Indians

– says Freddie Kissoon “Where are the East Indians now when they were everywhere criticising the government during the Presidency of Forbes Burnham. They were out in the streets demonstrating...

Technician refurbishes Linmine relic

May 16, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Technician refurbishes Linmine relic

The recent Linden Town Week celebrations will forever remain etched in the memories of lots of children in the mining town, and their parents too. These children (and their parents) were taken back...

In Tribute to the late Sir Ian Valz – Part 2

May 16, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Guyanese Literature Comments Off on In Tribute to the late Sir Ian Valz – Part 2

– by Petamber Persaud (Excerpt of an interview with Ian Valz, Georgetown, Guyana, November 2007. Valz made his mark on local theatre before migrating to St. Maarten in 1983 where he died...

TIMID LEADERSHIP SETTING BACK CARIBBEAN IN THE WORLD

May 16, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on TIMID LEADERSHIP SETTING BACK CARIBBEAN IN THE WORLD

By Sir Ronald Sanders (The Writer is a Consultant and former Caribbean Diplomat) Several commentators have lamented in recent years the seeming timidity of Caribbean leaders in not more aggressively...

THE AFC IS LISTENING TO THE YOUTHS OF GUYANA

May 16, 2010 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on THE AFC IS LISTENING TO THE YOUTHS OF GUYANA

By Raphael Trotman, AFC Leader There is a special joy that comes from associating with young people which energizes the old and excites the aging. Working closely with the members of the AFC’s...

The truth hurts badly

May 16, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on The truth hurts badly

By Adam Harris I was at a press conference hosted by President Bharrat Jagdeo not so long ago when I heard him say that reporters in Guyana are lazy. Being a reporter myself, I rationalized. I told...

The President laments: “What if it was your child?

May 16, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The President laments: “What if it was your child?

President Jagdeo was in Wakenaam last week to seek support for his airstrip project on the island. President Jagdeo’s logics never fail to amaze. In justifying an airport in Wakenaam to the people...

The Baccoo speaks

May 16, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

Madness. That is the only way to describe what is going to happen. It is known that the police have done a good job in the city and have scared the bad guys. The bad guys must now turn their...

Then and now

May 16, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Then and now

My piece last week on the arrival from India of my great-grandfather Rambishun in 1888, elicited animated comments from some correspondents. There were several queries on how different life was...

THE SILENCE AND THE ANSWERS

May 16, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE SILENCE AND THE ANSWERS

When the government wishes to be open it is free-handed with information. But on those occasions it’s mainly about the small things. When it comes to major issues, the silence can be heard all the...

Guyana stopped Alex Ferguson’s men in international soccer in 1976

May 16, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana stopped Alex Ferguson’s men in international soccer in 1976

Dear Editor, This is an historic point to note: Guyana (1976) World Cup Squad preparation for its inaugural clash with Suriname intensified with the visit of Scottish First Division Club St....

Almost everything govt. does is cloaked in secrecy and corruption

May 16, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Almost everything govt. does is cloaked in secrecy and corruption

Dear Editor, I am absolutely amazed at the bombastic arrogance of the leader of our country. In an article published in the SN May 13: “Avoid ‘cake-shop‘ reportage on Amaila – Jagdeo”;...

Political situation in UK should be lesson to local Muslim community

May 16, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Political situation in UK should be lesson to local Muslim community

Dear Editor, “The political situation in the UK should awaken the Muslim community of Guyana” In the recent general elections in the United Kingdom, which ended with no overall winner of a...

Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets Cricket Team honour three Berbice Mothers

May 16, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets Cricket Team honour three Berbice Mothers

Thirty five years old and mother of four Simone Rampersaud of No. 2 Village, East Canje, was named the Region 6 Mother of the Year 2010 when the Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets First Division...

Yolaskee did not address the pathetic service of our post offices

May 16, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Yolaskee did not address the pathetic service of our post offices

Dear Editor, I believe Yolaskee Jervis has really insulted my level of intelligence in a letter published in the SN, captioned, “The post office has measures in place to expedite the processing of...

What transpires at Oldendorff

May 16, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on What transpires at Oldendorff

Dear Editor, The coming of Oldendorff Carriers in Guyana seemed very good, as Guyanese would be provided with job opportunities. Of course, jobs were provided and everything seemed fine. Bauxite was...

Republic Bank sponsors Annual RHTY&SC Summer Camp

May 16, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Republic Bank sponsors Annual RHTY&SC Summer Camp

Banking giants Republic Bank (Guy) Ltd has once again joined hands with the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club and sponsored for the 4th successive year, the Club’s Annual Sports &...

Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability

May 16, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability

Dear Editor, The submissions made by the United Kingdom and United States to the UN Universal Periodic Review for Guyana about the discrimination and degeneracy in society are welcomed. Encouraging...

BFA Coca Cola Snr KO tournament continues today

May 16, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on BFA Coca Cola Snr KO tournament continues today

Competition in the 2010 BFA, Coca Cola sponsored Snr KO Football Tournament continues today with a double header at Blairmont Community Centre ground starting at 14:00hrs. Monedderlust FC come up...

Kennard Memorial Post Arrival Day meet set for today

May 16, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kennard Memorial Post Arrival Day meet set for today

– DDL, Digicel among main sponsors After a brief lull in activities, horseracing returns today when the Kennard Memorial Turf Club stages its grand Post Arrival Day Meet, at the club’s track,...

Holder’s allegations are totally false

May 16, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Holder’s allegations are totally false

Dear Editor, I take this opportunity to respond to a letter carried in your newspaper on May 13th 2010 by one S. Holder. I wish to categorically state that allegations by the writer regarding my...

AAG U-23 Games set for official launch

May 16, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on AAG U-23 Games set for official launch

– Digicel to host event in its boardroom The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) will officially launch its much-anticipated Under-23 Games tomorrow in the boardroom of telecommunications...

‘Lady Jags’, is the toughest we have faced in a long time – Jamaal Shabazz

May 16, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Lady Jags’, is the toughest we have faced in a long time – Jamaal Shabazz

Soca Princesses played smart Technical Director of the Trinidad and Tobago National Female team – ‘Soca Princesses’ – is of the view that Guyana’s ‘Lady Jags’ is the toughest team...

Land allocation under the PNC

May 16, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Land allocation under the PNC

Dear Editor, Presidential advisor Odinga Lumumba admitted that he received $20,000 acres of land at Manarasbisi and Akawini during his tenure as a comrade of the PNC and there is no reason to doubt...

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India’s cockroaches, Guyana’s parasites

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(Kaieteur News) – Police out in force. Tens of thousands in India. Is there a war? Indeed, there is. The Modi government apparently has scant tolerance for students, young unemployed and, of course, Muslims. Hence, that ready army of cops with sticks, and demonstrators ready to go to...

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