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Members of the AFC should respect Carrington’s right to contest any political office

Oct 31, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Members of the AFC should respect Carrington’s right to contest any political office

Dear Editor, Today (31-10-10) the AFC holds its NEC meeting and Khemraj Ramjattan will be formally approved for the position as presidential candidate. This is based on some agreement between Raphael...

NT Computec on board for Caribbean Fury 2

Oct 31, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on NT Computec on board for Caribbean Fury 2

NT Computec has thrown in its support for the second Caribbean Fury organized by Holland Entertainment, which is set for Saturday evening at the Princess Hotel and Casino, at Providence. The...

Two GABA officials for OECS boxing championships

Oct 31, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Two GABA officials for OECS boxing championships

Two Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) officials referee/judge Dexter Patterson and timekeeper Mark Drakes, will leave Guyana tomorrow for St Lucia to officiate in the Organisation of Eastern...

Mrs. Sheila Holder is at it again

Oct 31, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Mrs. Sheila Holder is at it again

Dear Editor, I have written several times in my column that Sheila Holder of the Alliance for Change (AFC) is of old political culture. I have serious problems with Mrs. Holder’s attitude towards a...

Does the previous AG’s 2004 departure hold clues why his successor is still acting after six years?

Oct 31, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Does the previous AG’s 2004 departure hold clues why his successor is still acting after six years?

Dear Editor, With the Auditor General’s (AG) 2009 report tabled before Parliament on Friday, October 22, the nation has learned yet again that the Caribbean’s most corrupt government continues to...

“Deryck Lance Murray – Reflective, thoughtful, worried, hopeful”

Oct 31, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Deryck Lance Murray – Reflective, thoughtful, worried, hopeful”

(PART 1 OF 2) Colin E. H. Croft From 1960 to the present, Deryck Lance Murray has seen it all in West Indies cricket. Colin Croft (CC): What is happening to West Indies cricket, especially...

Mr. Bynoe lacks a sufficiently nuanced understanding of the subject upon which he seeks to comment

Oct 31, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Bynoe lacks a sufficiently nuanced understanding of the subject upon which he seeks to comment

Dear Editor, I ended my previous presentation (“A sympathetic interpretation of Mr. Bynoe’s position:” Kaieteur News, 23/10/10) in this discourse with Mr. Phillip Bynoe stating that: “A...

Transparency and proper accountability

Oct 31, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Transparency and proper accountability

Dear Editor, I was reading an article in the Kaieteur News on the problems affecting Region Four and would just like to share a view. I am a former councillor and also chairman of the works...

Sarwan continues to show class with unbeaten ton for GCC

Oct 31, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sarwan continues to show class with unbeaten ton for GCC

By Sean Devers Sacked former West Indies Captain Ramnaresh Sarwan smashed a brilliant unbeaten century for GCC against Everest yesterday at Bourda on the opening day of the Georgetown Cricket...

Our religious and spiritual communities must do better

Oct 31, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Our religious and spiritual communities must do better

Dear Editor, On the morning of October 27, 2010, I awoke with thoughts afresh about a dream I had. While contemplating the images displayed in my mind, my thoughts shifted toward the state of affairs...

Darts Tournament set for Grove HS today

Oct 31, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Darts Tournament set for Grove HS today

– Madhoo impressive in latest action The Power Darts Club of 141 Second Street, Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (School Street Entrance) will be staging a Darts Tournament today at...

Wildfire extends deadline for team submissions

Oct 31, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Wildfire extends deadline for team submissions

Wildfire Entertainment, which is the company behind the upcoming All-Star Weekend, has extended the deadline for team submissions from the Linden Amateur Basketball Association and the Georgetown...

‘Lady Jags’ will bounce back warns TD Rodrigues

Oct 31, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Lady Jags’ will bounce back warns TD Rodrigues

Face Canada in another tough clash today By Franklin Wilson in Cancun, Mexico with the compliments of GT&T, Bakewell, Fazia’s Collection and Crown Mining Supplies Technical Director of the...

Currency Contretemps

Oct 31, 2010 knews Editorial Comments Off on Currency Contretemps

The average Guyanese would be hard pressed to understand the brouhaha that has erupted mainly between the US and China (but involving most of the movers and shakers in the modern world) over the...

Pegasus Open Tennis starts tomorrow

Oct 31, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pegasus Open Tennis starts tomorrow

– Squires, Humphrey defending Open champions The Pegasus Open Tennis Championships is expected to begin tomorrow at the entity’s Hardcourts and according to a release the event will coincide...

The Purple-throated Fruitcrow

Oct 31, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Purple-throated Fruitcrow

The Purple-throated Fruitcrow (Querula purpurata) is a species of bird in the Cotingidae family, the cotingas. It is the only species of the genus Querula. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia,...

Regal Stationery over-35 male & female softball cricket continue today

Oct 31, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regal Stationery over-35 male & female softball cricket continue today

Regal Stationery & Computer Centre over-35 male 20/20 & female open 10/10 softball cricket tournament organised by the Guyana Softball League in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Youth...

Decriminalising marijuana – taking the high ground

Oct 31, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Decriminalising marijuana – taking the high ground

By Sir Ronald Sanders From the outset of this commentary, let me state categorically that I have never smoked marijuana, and I do not drink alcohol except for the occasional glass of wine at a...

A CRITICAL READING OF AMEENA GAFOOR’S PROLOGUE TO A NOVEL IN PROGRESS

Oct 31, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, The Arts Forum Comments Off on A CRITICAL READING OF AMEENA GAFOOR’S PROLOGUE TO A NOVEL IN PROGRESS

By Professor Michael Gilkes A number of readers have expressed interest in the PROLOGUE TO A NOVEL IN PROGRESS featured in this column during the last three weeks. Ms. Claudette Earle (former...

A must see movie — ‘The return of blackout’

Oct 31, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on A must see movie — ‘The return of blackout’

By Adam Harris Sometimes people come up with thoughts and ideas or they make comments that set others to thinking about the reality of some situations. I happened to be talking to Glenn Lall about...

Break the Silence, Say No to Violence

Oct 31, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Stella Says Comments Off on Break the Silence, Say No to Violence

Today is the last day of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I have dedicated all of my columns this past month to the topic of domestic violence and have received many positive...

The movie about the car starred me, President Jagdeo and three other men

Oct 31, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The movie about the car starred me, President Jagdeo and three other men

Mr. Seepaul Narine, General Secretary of GAWU, told the Guyana Labour Union congress that Guyana’s tax system is “unfair and discriminatory.” Narine went on to bemoan the disadvantage working...

The Baccoo speaks

Oct 31, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

I am tired of warning people and having them ignore my warnings. There is no need for some of the road accidents after I speak. But as usual, people always believe that my words are not for them. The...

Speech Acts

Oct 31, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Speech Acts

When one writes or makes a statement, there are the words. These can be analysed for their sense and reference (the locutionary aspect) that one can verify whether it is true or false by comparing to...

THE BARAMA WORKERS AND THE FUTURE OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

Oct 31, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE BARAMA WORKERS AND THE FUTURE OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

The decision of the government of Guyana to meet with the workers of Barama is a welcome development. It shows sensitivity to the plight of these workers, but does not by itself indicate a...

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Renuka, Mandhana consign West Indies to record loss

Chilling reminders that we are not safe

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Georgetown was plunged into shock and terror last week after two heinous incidents laid... more