August 2011

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Guyana SlutWalk?

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Guyana SlutWalk?

Several weeks ago, PNCR and APNU’s presidential candidate David Granger was asked by a reporter how he viewed “older men who seek out girls under the age of 18 for sexual relations.” In...

SUNDAY CARTOON – AUGUST 7, 2011

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on SUNDAY CARTOON – AUGUST 7, 2011

The Baccoo speaks

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo speaks

The rivers are not as friendly as they should be. There is going to be another boating accident and again an absence of vigilance would be the cause. The boat to be affected would be laden and when...

Wanted: A leader for the ACP

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Wanted: A leader for the ACP

By Sir Ronald Sanders The 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries should use the strength of their combined number and access to their natural resources to demand a voice in global economic...

Too Little, Too late

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Too Little, Too late

In response to my article from last week, “Denouement of Verbal Extremism” – which was triggered by the tragedy in Norway – there was a response from Mr Freddie Kissoon (“Denouement of...

FEELING THE PINCH

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on FEELING THE PINCH

This past week has seen financial markets in the United States go once again into turmoil. This development has fuelled speculation that another recession is looming. Nothing could be worse...

This past week I saw something that really impressed me

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on This past week I saw something that really impressed me

I am not easily impressed by many things these days. I have seen a lot. I saw men running so fast that it is almost impossible today to believe that the runners of today would have made a mess of...

Rent a dream, rent a professor, rent a killer

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Rent a dream, rent a professor, rent a killer

A strange (I wanted to say funny but that sounds insulting) item appeared in yesterday’s edition of the Stabroek News. A group of rich young people in their early twenties (some from...

Interesting Creatures…The Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Interesting Creatures…The Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent in the world. Its closest relatives are agouti, chinchillas, coyphillas, and guinea pigs. Its common name, derived from Kapiÿva...

DEBUNKING THE MYTH OF ECONOMIC PROGRESS

Aug 07, 2011 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on DEBUNKING THE MYTH OF ECONOMIC PROGRESS

By Dr. Tarron Khemraj We have noted Finance Minister’s Ashni Singh’s glowing review of the country’s economic performance over the past five years. The Minister asserted that there has...

First, invisible log exports, now anonymous sawn-wood exports

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on First, invisible log exports, now anonymous sawn-wood exports

Dear Editor, The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) has reported to the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) that ‘many of Guyana’s lesser used species of lumber continue to...

The system works! Justice served to errant conductor

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on The system works! Justice served to errant conductor

Dear Editor, Shortly after the Homestretch Avenue tragedy, I penned a letter about an unpleasant encounter I had with a route 42 minibus driver, (BKK 4362) whom I had rebuked for overloading his...

Better emergency response needed

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Better emergency response needed

Dear Editor, Regarding the landing mishap of CAL 523, I urge everyone to read Adam Harris’ column of last Sunday. The experienced journalist/editor made several instructive comments which should be...

Just managing in the UK

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Just managing in the UK

Dear Editor, How many people are aware that almost all US farming, including that of cotton, sugar and bananas are subsidised by the state? That is why, about twenty years ago, a company...

Are we just using Africa?

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Are we just using Africa?

Dear Editor, If there are any international organizations (e.g. UNICEF) collecting money to help the famine victims in Somalia and Kenya, I would be grateful if they would let readers know how we can...

Situation at GPHC an affront to women

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Situation at GPHC an affront to women

Dear Mr. Editor, Kindly permit me the use of your daily to bring to the attention of the relevant authorities a situation in urgent need of their attention. It was while visiting my relative, who at...

Let’s place our country’s future in the hands of a partnership

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Let’s place our country’s future in the hands of a partnership

Dear Editor, Throughout the course of history, the human hand has been a source of great symbolism. It is said that ancient warriors showed their peaceful intent by showing a hand, palm...

A flaw in Digital Technology’s story

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on A flaw in Digital Technology’s story

Dear Editor, I believe that your NY representative has not properly handled the research on Digital Technology. When you first published the story on July 21, I did a search on Digital Waves...

Passengers should stand up to unprofessional minibus operators

Aug 07, 2011 KNews Letters Comments Off on Passengers should stand up to unprofessional minibus operators

Dear Editor, I am writing concerning a letter I saw in your newspaper last week, where the person was blaming drivers for accidents on the roadways. I personally believe that even though drivers are...

EU helps region focus on biodiversity

Aug 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on EU helps region focus on biodiversity

Two Caribbean countries, supposedly Guyana and Dominica, would soon benefit from the drafting of two legislations focusing on genetic resources (biodiversity), and the fair and equitable...

Guyana being featured in online reality series

Aug 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana being featured in online reality series

‘Destination Guyana’ is being featured in an online reality series called ‘Around the World for Free’ (ATWFF). ‘ATWFF’ is an online/broadcast hybrid reality series based on the concept of...

University of Guyana Berbice campus hosts remedial reading programme

Aug 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on University of Guyana Berbice campus hosts remedial reading programme

In an effort to provide a service to the community at large, the library of the University of Guyana Berbice Campus (UGBC) recently concluded its eighth August holiday reading programme at the...

Ramotar not enthusiastic about Christmas time elections

Aug 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Ramotar not enthusiastic about Christmas time elections

-does not rule out debating other Presidential Candidates The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) says that it has been vindicated in its call for the opening up of another Claims and...

Fire destroys Better Hope property

Aug 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Fire destroys Better Hope property

A fire of unknown origin has struck again this time leaving a family of four from Better Hope, East Coast of Demerara, homeless. Some time around 10:30 hours yesterday the blaze broke out at a...

Policewoman abducted, turns up later

Aug 06, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Policewoman abducted, turns up later

A police woman corporal was on Thursday night abducted, allegedly by an associate, while on her way home but is now back safe with her family. Reports are that the woman, identified as...

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(Kaieteur News) – “To bring about hunger, desperation and overthrow of government.” Those were the chilling words of Lester Mallory, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, in a memorandum dated 6th April, 1960, addressed to his superior in the U.S. State Department....

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...

Torture: Mohamed must clear the air

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(Kaieteur News) – The sister of Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, said he was tortured. The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) said he was not. Mr. Azruddin Mohamed should be out on bail. He is the best body of evidence (literally) as to whether he was or wasn’t tortured. He has...

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