April 2011

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GRA to get $25.5M ICT systems upgrade – Cabinet Secretary

Apr 21, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on GRA to get $25.5M ICT systems upgrade – Cabinet Secretary

Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is to procure hardware and software at a cost of $25.5M to upgrade its services, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon said yesterday, He said that...

Are there viable alternatives to the PPP?

Apr 21, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Are there viable alternatives to the PPP?

Dear Editor, As we approach the election which is scheduled for no later than December 2011, those of us longing for change and a new trajectory with respect to Guyana’s development are anxious to...

Drug suspect brought to Georgetown on error

Apr 21, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Drug suspect brought to Georgetown on error

Lorell Thomas was yesterday returned to the Christianburg Magistrate’s Court for the continuation of his unlawful possession of ammunition and narcotics case after he was mistakenly brought to the...

Smith (51), Vanslyutman (5-24) standouts of second round

Apr 21, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Smith (51), Vanslyutman (5-24) standouts of second round

An attractive half century by Rawle Smith and a five wicket haul by Iglesias Vanslyutman highlighted the second round of the Igloo Ice cream U-15 50 over cricket competition which continued recently...

If Ogunseye’s is guilty of incitement, then what is President Jagdeo guilty of?

Apr 21, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on If Ogunseye’s is guilty of incitement, then what is President Jagdeo guilty of?

Dear Editor, It is mind boggling that the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) and its head Bishop Juan Edghill would seek to investigate ACDA’s Executive Member Tacuma Ogunseye for racial...

Essequibo reports stolen gasoline

Apr 21, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Essequibo reports stolen gasoline

Police in ‘G’ Division on the Essequibo Coast, are currently conducting investigations into 20 gallons of gasoline that was reportedly stolen on Tuesday. Reports coming out of Region Two state...

Farnum’s X1 beat ECI in Tape ball cricket

Apr 21, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Farnum’s X1 beat ECI in Tape ball cricket

After losing game one a week ago, Farnum’s X1 returned the favour by beating ECI last Sunday at the National Park Tarmac in a T20 Tapeball cricket encounter. ECI batted first and were dismissed for...

British High Commission gives support to Help and Shelter

Apr 21, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on British High Commission gives support to Help and Shelter

“Everyone has a stake and can play a role in preventing some of the most serious and damaging violations of vulnerable individuals – this is not family or private business,” said Acting British...

Let’s begin the debates with those leaders who are available

Apr 21, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Let’s begin the debates with those leaders who are available

Dear Editor, I wonder why some of us seem to be surprised at the inevitable! Any of us who thought that Donald Ramotar was going to show up for the “Mother of all Debates” with Mr. Granger and...

Kumar, NSC express sadness at Samaroo’s passing

Apr 21, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Kumar, NSC express sadness at Samaroo’s passing

The National Sports Commission, on hearing of the tragic end of Shondel Samaroo, went into complete shock. There were watery eyes, trembling mouths, questioning faces. No one was strong enough to ask...

Emanie expresses sympathy on Samaroo’s death

Apr 21, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Emanie expresses sympathy on Samaroo’s death

President of the Emanie Netball Club Warren Wilson in an e-mail to Kaieteur Sport expressed sympathy on behalf of the club to the family and friends of the late netball player Shondel Samaroo, who...

Constitutional change or learn to love thy ‘dictator’

Apr 21, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Constitutional change or learn to love thy ‘dictator’

Dear Editor, The Guyana REDD and Investment Fund (GRIF) dealings provide insurmountable evidence for Guyanese to demand that the changing of the constitution be a top priority in the upcoming...

A Giantess Has Fallen

Apr 21, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on A Giantess Has Fallen

The National Sports Commission, on hearing of the tragic end of Shondel Samaroo, was plunged into complete shock. Neil Kumar, Director of Sports, said that there were watery eyes, trembling mouths,...

Ogunseye’s call is not without justification

Apr 21, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Ogunseye’s call is not without justification

Dear Editor, A writer calling himself Lancelot Hughes claims that ACDA’s Leader Tacuma Ogunseye is guilty of incitement (Kaieteur News April 20, edition, under the caption, “Ogunseye is guilty...

Is this another ‘mo fyah, slow fyah call’?

Apr 21, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Is this another ‘mo fyah, slow fyah call’?

Dear Editor, Not too long ago, forces of evil failed when they advocated “mo fyah, slow fyah”. When they advocated burning non-supporters at Babu John, they were largely ignored. Guyanese did...

To all Guyanese; this is who they are

Apr 21, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on To all Guyanese; this is who they are

In his address to his party supporters in Berbice on the occasion of the endorsement of Donald Ramotar as the PPP’s presidential candidate, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo told his audience to ignore what the...

Is the Health Minister aware of this?

Apr 21, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Is the Health Minister aware of this?

Dear Editor, I wish to draw to the attention of the Honorable Minister of Health and the public at large an event currently being promoted by Wildfire Entertainment, scheduled for Monday April 25th...

The job multiplier effect from the OLPF will be negligible

Apr 21, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The job multiplier effect from the OLPF will be negligible

Dear Editor, In a recent letter Dr Roger Luncheon argues that the One Laptop per Family (OLPF) policy is transformative. Dr Luncheon came to that conclusion mainly because the PPP has a peculiar...

NOTHING BEFORE ITS TIME

Apr 21, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on NOTHING BEFORE ITS TIME

It should not come as a surprise that the AFC is on the point of forging an arrangement with factions of the Peoples National Congress. The AFC’s consistent position has been that it will not forge...

Present the positives not fear and intimidation

Apr 21, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Present the positives not fear and intimidation

Dear Editor, From his writings I have always considered Mr. Ogunseye a very intelligent and respected person. He commands a prominent position in the cultural organisation, ACDA, and is highly...

No proof of fascism in Guyana

Apr 21, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on No proof of fascism in Guyana

Dear Editor, After reading Malcolm Harripaul’s letter in the Kaieteur News of April 18, 2011, “Fascism is evident in the regime on a daily basis”, I am convinced that everything and anything...

A waste of time and computerisation

Apr 21, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on A waste of time and computerisation

In the not too distant future computers will be a common feature in Guyana. If President Bharrat Jagdeo has his way then every household will have a computer. At present a department operating out of...

Allegations against govt functionaries cannot be swept under the carpet – GTUC

Apr 20, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Allegations against govt functionaries cannot be swept under the carpet – GTUC

The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) believes that a simple denial by Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee will not bring to closure, the recent allegations by a Guyanese man who has now been...

Fire destroys police Land Rover at Lethem

Apr 20, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Fire destroys police Land Rover at Lethem

– explosions heard Police at Lethem in the Rupununi will certainly have to rely on civilian assistance to patrol the community for this year’s Rodeo, following the complete destruction by...

Young mother killed in Mandela Ave. accident

Apr 20, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Young mother killed in Mandela Ave. accident

– motorcycle collides with minibus A 34-year-old mother of two was killed on the spot early yesterday morning after her motorcycle collided with a minibus on Mandela Avenue, in the vicinity of...

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A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

U.S. midterms – the Guyanese challenge – Pt. III

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Kaieteur News – Donald Trump made himself into a winner. He also made himself a loser. No close midterm results to contest. No tight seat margins that call for bruising, delaying, upending battles. The American people spoke, their will prevailed. What’s the lesson for Guyanese? Is there...

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