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President Santa Claus

Sep 05, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on President Santa Claus

Dear Editor, As I entered the Apple Store in Manhattan, to buy the new iPhone 4G as an upgrade to the iPhone 3Gs I’m currently using. I couldn’t help thinking sarcastically to myself, “I should...

Guyanese-born wins Fellowship

Sep 05, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Guyanese-born wins Fellowship

– Intends to Pursue PhD in Aeronautical Engineering Twenty-two-year-old, Guyanese born, Vishagan Ratnaswamy, a recent New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) graduate who did groundbreaking...

Literature on the Amerindians of Guyana, Part One

Sep 05, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Guyanese Literature Comments Off on Literature on the Amerindians of Guyana, Part One

– By Petamber Persaud September, in Guyana, is dedicated Amerindian Heritage Month. After the pomp and the ceremonies, here is a short list of publications on Amerindian issues to supplement...

The Rule of Law

Sep 05, 2010 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The Rule of Law

Today the “Rule of law” is bandied about as such a cure all for our political problems, that we have almost lost sight from whence arises this universal acclaim. We can begin by looking at ends...

The media ignored the conclusion of my case

Sep 05, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The media ignored the conclusion of my case

Dear Editor, Reference is made to the letter, “A presidential candidate should be aware of the constitutional provisions” (Kaieteur News, September 2, 2010). Let me restate the essential points...

Unlock Common Wealth

Sep 05, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Unlock Common Wealth

By Sir Ronald Sanders The writer is a member of the Eminent Persons Group established by Commonwealth Heads of Government to report by October 2011 on strengthening the Commonwealth. The commentary...

FOCUS ON ART

Sep 05, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, The Arts Forum Comments Off on FOCUS ON ART

THE TOWN AND I A Poem by Stephanie Bowry (On Philip Moore’s art exhibition, New Amsterdam, 1990) Stephanie Bowry was born in 1946 in British Guiana to Henry Thomas of Manchester Village, Corentyne...

The President should defer AFHP to the next govt. given questions over Sithe Global in Uganda and Synergy

Sep 05, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The President should defer AFHP to the next govt. given questions over Sithe Global in Uganda and Synergy

Dear Editor, I wish to congratulate the Alliance For Change (AFC) for holding informal discussions with the US State Department on the myriad acts of corruption in the Jagdeo administration, with...

Dr. Henry Jeffrey is no born-again democrat

Sep 05, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Dr. Henry Jeffrey is no born-again democrat

Dear Editor, I would strongly suggest to Dr. Henry Jeffrey that he slows down his letters to the newspapers because as his outpourings increase, he is going to face further scrutiny from a public...

Our indigenous sisters and brothers deserve more than just promises

Sep 05, 2010 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Our indigenous sisters and brothers deserve more than just promises

By Martin Cheong Celebrations have begun in observance of Amerindian Heritage Month 2010 and all Guyana turns an eye on our first peoples once again. On the evening of Tuesday August 31, Amerindian...

When the government targets the weak

Sep 05, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on When the government targets the weak

By Adam Harris This past week, everyone has been talking about the small-time promoter who, on being taken before a magistrate’s court, opted to kill himself. The vast majority of people described...

Vested interests and personal constructs shape people’s way of thinking

Sep 05, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Vested interests and personal constructs shape people’s way of thinking

Dear Editor I once heard the saying “where you sit is where you will stand”. This means that every individual’s behaviour is influenced by principles by which that individual lives. After...

This is not a man’s world

Sep 05, 2010 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on This is not a man’s world

I recently came face-to-face with the dreadful realisation that, despite the dog and pony show given by the President and his gifted thespians concerning the passing of the Sexual Offences...

I will continue to be a road safety advocate and expose this legal system that is failing victims

Sep 05, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on I will continue to be a road safety advocate and expose this legal system that is failing victims

Dear Editor, Five months ago on Good Friday night, a young mother named Ramona Harris was killed by a hit-and-run driver a short distance from my home in the new Diamond Housing Scheme. I saw her...

Still waiting to hear from Khurshid Sattaur, Henry Greene, Dr. Pedro Archandro and others

Sep 05, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Still waiting to hear from Khurshid Sattaur, Henry Greene, Dr. Pedro Archandro and others

It may be correct to say that the first two names above are two of the top powerhouses in the land. The bossman of the Guyana Revenue Authority and the Commissioner of Police are powerful...

Guyana needs a new breed committed to nation building

Sep 05, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana needs a new breed committed to nation building

Dear Editor, Emile Mervin expresses his support for the “AFC’s decision not to align with the Robert Corbin-led PNCR in the run-up to the 2011 election.” I recall the AFC stating at one time...

Portrait of a killer

Sep 05, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on Portrait of a killer

Armed with a .32 revolver, he went on a three-month killing spree… By Michael Jordan It was noon on October 1, 1998, when 63-year-old vehicle importer Mohamed ‘Akbar’ Hussein stepped out of...

The Baccoo speaks

Sep 05, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

More madness is in the air. People are becoming increasingly frustrated and they will make costly mistakes. A woman is going to become another road fatality when she walks into the path of a speeding...

Political Hypocrisy

Sep 05, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Political Hypocrisy

Dr. David Hinds offered a further clarification on his impassioned opposition to President Jagdeo’s acceptance of the invitation to visit Buxton. His clarification does not address the concern I...

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE

Sep 05, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE

The General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party may be setting himself up for an imminent fall. He has emerged as a frontrunner and seemingly the government’s choice to become his...

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GBBFF boss reflects on milestones and leadership transition

Democracy thrives on dissent and plurality

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, speaking at an event commemorating the death anniversary... more