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Mr Ralph Ramkarran was silent amidst atrocities

Jul 21, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr Ralph Ramkarran was silent amidst atrocities

Dear Editor, Mr. Ralph Ramkarran said at the recently concluded FITUG conference, “The first thing I would do is to consider the possibility of eliminating extreme poverty in Guyana within my first...

Playing the safety of citizens, central aspect of the PPP culture

Jul 21, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Playing the safety of citizens, central aspect of the PPP culture

Dear Editor, If there were any lingering doubts about how the Jagdeo PPP/C Government proposes to settle scores with its political enemies those were removed by the outrageous response by Minister...

Public education seems to be lagging

Jul 21, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Public education seems to be lagging

Dear Editor, I pen this letter to express my worry and concern over what has become of Guyana’s current educational system. It has been, slowly but surely, deteriorating before our eyes. Now...

There will be no change of govt.

Jul 21, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on There will be no change of govt.

Dear Editor, Permit me to share with fellow readers what I believe are some of the advantages the political opposition will have if they choose to engage in a constitutional struggle which is based...

Microbicide ‘reduces’ HIV infection rate

Jul 21, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Microbicide ‘reduces’ HIV infection rate

…USAID at the forefront of research USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah in a recently released statement said that the entity is proud to be the major funder of the first-ever proof of concept that...

It is a “grave offence” to ordain a woman?

Jul 21, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists Comments Off on It is a “grave offence” to ordain a woman?

I have tried to stop myself several times from writing this column, if for no other reason than because I have already written twice in as many weeks on the Catholic Church. However, anyone who knows...

The PPP has manipulated the police

Jul 21, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The PPP has manipulated the police

Dear Editor, Ms. Nazima Alli has declared that we need more Randy Persauds in Guyana and I can see from where she is coming. To support her position she gives us the resume of a man of excellent...

Return of the Strongman

Jul 21, 2010 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Return of the Strongman

Ex-dictator, Desi Bouterse, who staged two coups, was convicted in 1999 in the Netherlands for cocaine smuggling and is on trial for the 1982 murder of 15 of his political opponents, is the new...

GECOM willing to uplift left-behind ID cards

Jul 21, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on GECOM willing to uplift left-behind ID cards

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) says it is willing to uplift National Identification Cards left behind at business places by citizens. According to the Commission, it is aware that many...

I’m committed to effecting meaningful policy changes

Jul 20, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on I’m committed to effecting meaningful policy changes

Dear Editor, Mr. Harry is correct in stating that he might be misinformed and disadvantaged in being far removed from what transpired at the ERC meeting several weeks ago, living as he does in...

A law that needs revisiting

Jul 20, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on A law that needs revisiting

Dear Editor, Something is definitely wrong with the framer of our laws governing tax concessions being granted to Guyanese workers. If my understanding/interpretations of the law governing tax-free...

Can Corbin’s detractors withstand the scrutiny that they apply for him?

Jul 20, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Can Corbin’s detractors withstand the scrutiny that they apply for him?

Dear Editor, Reference is made to David Williams’ letter “An elected leader is replaceable and could be removed from office by legitimate means” (KN 17/7/2010) Comparing the issue of being...

Guyana needs hydro power, but not at an unbearable cost to its already suffering people

Jul 20, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana needs hydro power, but not at an unbearable cost to its already suffering people

Dear Editor, In a July 3 letter published in Kaieteur News, “Are PPP leaders, like many Guyanese, having buyers’ remorse over the President?” I referenced President Bharrat Jagdeo’s...

14 leave permanently to the US every day

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on 14 leave permanently to the US every day

… figure does not include migration to Canada, UK, Caribbean, Suriname The United States embassy yesterday released information that shows that more than 20,000 Guyanese were issued immigrant visas...

Kuwaiti’s Prime Minister pays whistle stop visit to Guyana

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Kuwaiti’s Prime Minister pays whistle stop visit to Guyana

– Major trade agreements signed, debt write-off talks ongoing Guyana yesterday signed five agreements with Kuwait, paving the way for the two countries to increase trade ties and develop open...

Dead donkey halts court proceedings

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Dead donkey halts court proceedings

The stench from the carcass of a dead donkey brought the proceedings in the Berbice High Court to a sudden halt, yesterday. After first adjourning court for 15 minutes to determine the source of the...

Imam’s car stolen from Masjid

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Imam’s car stolen from Masjid

The fight launched by Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority to take control of the Kitty Masjid turned ugly when someone stole the Imam’s car from within the compound last night. At...

Another Guyanese shot dead in Brooklyn

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Another Guyanese shot dead in Brooklyn

Former Guyana Immigration Officer and fashion designer, Samuel Boucher, was shot and killed about 5:00hrs yesterday near a subway station in New York. Reports are that Boucher and another friend had...

Dem boys seh… Luncheon eat de Kuwaiti PM food

Jul 20, 2010 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… Luncheon eat de Kuwaiti PM food

People sweat yesterday. Dem sweat because dem mek preparations fuh de Kuwaiti Prime Minister and he sixty-member delegation and at one stage it look like if de man wasn’t coming. De man send and...

US calls for probe into Phantom squad killings

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on US calls for probe into Phantom squad killings

While the government has backed down from calls to launch an independent probe into allegations that a so-called Phantom Squad executed scores of Guyanese, the outgoing US Charge D’Affaires, Karen...

Pharmacies increase orders for flu medication

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Pharmacies increase orders for flu medication

… caution on the use of antibiotics, advise patients to see the doctor Pharmacies around the country have increased their orders for flu medication by 15 per cent to 20 per cent more since the...

Alarming increase in dengue fever – say private practitioners

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Alarming increase in dengue fever – say private practitioners

The Ministry of Health has said that according to its surveillance there is no increase in flu or any other related illness. On Saturday, Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, explained too that...

Police to be more proactive with breathalyzer

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Police to be more proactive with breathalyzer

Traffic Chief, Neil Semple, said that the police will be adopting a more proactive approach to deal with persons who drive under the influence of alcohol. The Traffic Chief was responding to concerns...

Drug dealer nabbed at horse race meet

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Drug dealer nabbed at horse race meet

Police on the West Coast of Berbice arrested Joel Craig, called ‘Li’l Mouth’ of Number Five village, West Coast Berbice, with over 18 grams of Cannabis on Sunday, at No 6 village West Coast...

Desi Bouterse elected Suriname President

Jul 20, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Desi Bouterse elected Suriname President

Former military dictator Desi Bouterse was yesterday elected President by the country’s Parliament following weeks of jostling by opponents who sought to stop the man they saw as a convicted drug...