December 12, 2010

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“Salt fish” gang members remain in police custody

Dec 12, 2010 knews News Comments Off on “Salt fish” gang members remain in police custody

The four men who were beaten on Thursday night last by Parika residents, up to press time yesterday, were still in police custody. This newspaper was told that the men are expected to appear in court...

Privitisation of the Sugar Industry needs to be examined

Dec 12, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Privitisation of the Sugar Industry needs to be examined

Dear Editor, Should I say the time is here or should I ask, is the time near? This is the question on my mind at the moment and I am of the firm conviction that the time is here. It’s time to...

Paying for public health services unacceptable – Minister Ramsammy

Dec 12, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Paying for public health services unacceptable – Minister Ramsammy

Measures are apace to root-out all unscrupulous health professionals who are demanding that patients pay for services that are available free of cost from the public health system. This is according...

Hackers strike Govt. advertising website

Dec 12, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Hackers strike Govt. advertising website

Information Liaison to the President, Kwame McCoy, yesterday confirmed that the eprocure.gov.gy website where the government posts its advertisements and notices had been hackled and had been down...

I hope the GSPCA’s expertise will be sought

Dec 12, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on I hope the GSPCA’s expertise will be sought

Dear Editor, I totally agree with A. Colin’s letter 10/10/2010 who, no doubt is an animal lover. I was looking for a written article introducing this initiative, but all I saw was a picture of four...

Alpha United favoured to win

Dec 12, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alpha United favoured to win

By Rawle Welch Alpha United must start as the clear favourite to cart off the $500,000 first prize on offer in this year’s NaMilCo Football Festival which is set to conclude on Tuesday, at the...

Freddie Kissoon’s eulogy is premature but understandable

Dec 12, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Freddie Kissoon’s eulogy is premature but understandable

Dear Editor, I read Freddie Kissoon’s article, (“Is the PNC dead?”) and as much as I was tempted to share in his pessimism, I refrained from doing so. Some facts are irrefutable; there are...

There is no justice when the strong overpowers the weak

Dec 12, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on There is no justice when the strong overpowers the weak

Says Michael Benjamin There is a popular fable about the lion and the mouse that denotes the strength of even the feeblest of creatures. The author narrates the incident about a lion trapping a mouse...

The history of GAWU and GuySuCo now in the public domain

Dec 12, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on The history of GAWU and GuySuCo now in the public domain

Dear Editor, GAWU needs to step back and look carefully at the things it is saying and doing. Observers are no longer easily swayed by the Union’s stories since the history of GAWU and GuySuCo are...

Brig. David Granger gets wide support in Tri-State area

Dec 12, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Brig. David Granger gets wide support in Tri-State area

Guyanese from all walks of life turned out in numbers to pledge support for Brigadier (Ret’d) David Granger who is visiting New York and New Jersey days to drum up support for his candidacy for...

Maybe the President’s begging and ‘buseing approach might eventually wear out the World Bank

Dec 12, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Maybe the President’s begging and ‘buseing approach might eventually wear out the World Bank

Dear Editor, I was caught between small bursts of controlled laughter and measured seriousness on reading (Kaieteur News, December 10) the headline, “Jagdeo fumes at World Bank…not a cent yet...

Nigel Hughes responds to Chancellor’s press release

Dec 12, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Nigel Hughes responds to Chancellor’s press release

Dear Editor, The article headlined ‘Chancellor mulls action against Hughes for attack on office’ published in SN of December 10th, 2010, has been brought to my attention. I would not want to...

“Cricket revisited – The 1st Tied Test & Australia now on the rocks”

Dec 12, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Cricket revisited – The 1st Tied Test & Australia now on the rocks”

Colin E. H. Croft Everyone remembers very pertinent events in their existence, might it be death, marriage, sports, or even world events like the 1st moon landing or assassinations. It was December...

All set for Horseracing action at Port Mourant today

Dec 12, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on All set for Horseracing action at Port Mourant today

By Samuel Whyte With a full serving of activities on the platter for this weekend The Port Mourant Turf Club one day Horserace meet slated for today is expected to attract its fair share of the...

Every citizen can be given a role in society

Dec 12, 2010 knews Letters Comments Off on Every citizen can be given a role in society

Dear Editor, I find it regrettable what was done to Dr. Persaud. The Minister of Human Affairs was unjust and impulsive in her thoughts and actions. I even question if said Minister is keen in...

Money, money everywhere…

Dec 12, 2010 knews Editorial Comments Off on Money, money everywhere…

The news announced last week – just as it was annually for the last decade – by the Bank of Guyana that our banking system has “excess liquidity” always strikes a discordant note –...

Chattergoon (61*) fire on rainy night as Cellink Berbice retain Carib/Pepsi T20 title

Dec 12, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chattergoon (61*) fire on rainy night as Cellink Berbice retain Carib/Pepsi T20 title

By Sean Devers Cellink Berbice continued to dominate local cricket by retaining their Carib/Pepsi T20 cricket title with a convincing 9-wicket win in this year’s final against the Rest team at the...

Cartoons Sun. Dec. 12, 2010

Dec 12, 2010 knews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Cartoons Sun. Dec. 12, 2010

McKenzie calling on Union to rethink its decision

Dec 12, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on McKenzie calling on Union to rethink its decision

By Rawle Welch Former Ireland-based rugby star Kevin McKenzie in an interview with Kaieteur Sport on Friday questioned the harsh treatment meted out to him and two other players by the Guyana Rugby...

The Margay (Leopardus wiedii)

Dec 12, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Margay (Leopardus wiedii)

The Margay (Leopardus wiedii) is a spotted cat native to South America. Named for Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied, it is a solitary and nocturnal animal that prefers remote sections of the...

Revitalise the ACP for a Chinese deal

Dec 12, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Revitalise the ACP for a Chinese deal

By Sir Ronald Sanders On December 2, the Government of the People’s Republic of China posted on its Foreign Ministry’s website a response to a commentary I had written entitled, “Chinese...

Dr. Anthony challenges chess executives to broaden scope to attract Gov’t funds

Dec 12, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dr. Anthony challenges chess executives to broaden scope to attract Gov’t funds

Minister of Culture Youth and Sports, Dr Frank Anthony challenged the executive of the National Chess Federation to expand their activities into the schools while encouraging broad based...

DCC holds meeting for junior players tomorrow

Dec 12, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCC holds meeting for junior players tomorrow

The Demerara Cricket Club will hold a meeting for all its junior players tomorrow, Monday, December 11, at the Club’s Pavilion starting from 5:00pm. The meeting will target all Under-13, 15, 17 and...

Sarwan, Chanderpaul in Guyana 22-man T20 squad

Dec 12, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sarwan, Chanderpaul in Guyana 22-man T20 squad

Touring party to be named after fitness test on Monday By Sean Devers Veteran West Indies left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul and out of favour middle order batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan have been included...

A Poem and a Vignette

Dec 12, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, The Arts Forum Comments Off on A Poem and a Vignette

Pauline Lachman was born in the village of Lovely Lass, West Coast Berbice, and taught elementary school for six years before migrating to Canada in 1966. She read English and Philosophy at Brock...

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Kaieteur Sports – Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) has received a significant boost ahead of the upcoming domestic season, as long-standing corporate partner International SOS Guyana renewed its...

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(Kaieteur News) – The recent decision by the police to rescind the personal firearm licences held by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed (AZMO) and his father has raised troubling questions about due process, proportionality and political fairness in Guyana. It has also reopened debate about...

The OAS faces a moral test in Panama

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – An attempt is now being made by a few member states of the Organization of American States (OAS), using procedural manoeuvres, to prevent a proposed “Declaration on the Rights of Persons and Peoples of African Descent” from proceeding to the OAS...

ICJ can decide, who will enforce

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Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – For sheer drama, Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez imitated Guyana’s Irfaan Ali. Put in an appearance. Make a speech. Deliver a performance. Send a message. Quite a few, when the descendants of Spaniards took the reverse trip to the Dutch...

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