October 23, 2011

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FIFA/GFF/RAP Programme opens in Guyana

Oct 23, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on FIFA/GFF/RAP Programme opens in Guyana

30 officials participate The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) in association with FIFA yesterday commenced a 5-day Referees Assistance Programme at the Guyana International...

Fireworks anticipated at Norman Singh Track today as over 90 horses battle

Oct 23, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fireworks anticipated at Norman Singh Track today as over 90 horses battle

Fireworks is anticipated at the Norman Singh memorial Turf Club today for their one day horserace meet in collaboration with the with the Shariff Racing Stable at No 6, Bel Air West...

“What the hell is going on here anyway?”

Oct 23, 2011 KNews Sports Comments Off on “What the hell is going on here anyway?”

Even Before we get to Tests, what exactly occurred with West Indies in ODI # 3, v Bangladesh? Could it be, as openly opined by Darren Sammy, West Indies captain, that his team took...

ImmigrationTALK – How to Avoid Paying Immigration Filing Fees?

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationTALK – How to Avoid Paying Immigration Filing Fees?

By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram, Given the economic hardship that is faced by many in the United States and worldwide, Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS) has a...

APNU accused of threatening GECOM officials

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on APNU accused of threatening GECOM officials

…Police called to thwart ‘dangerous campaign’ The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has condemned A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) for what it calls intimidation and harassment...

Disputing the Facts

Oct 23, 2011 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Disputing the Facts

We are in the midst of a general election campaign. We ought not to be surprised, therefore, that disagreements abound – even about facts. It would even appear that we should say...

Guyana’s gold rush

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News 1

…of illegal miners, crime sprees and smuggling By Leonard Gildarie It is one of the most prized of possessions for people around the world and prices over the past year or so have...

PPP says will create 25,000 ICT jobs if re-elected

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on PPP says will create 25,000 ICT jobs if re-elected

-lays out plans to spur investment, bridge Corentyne River The incumbent People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) last evening said that it would create 25,000 ‘high quality’ jobs...

Guyana Youth Congress endorses APNU

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Youth Congress endorses APNU

Denton Osborne, the Leader of the Guyana Youth Congress (GYC), one of the political parties registered with the Guyana Elections Commission, has endorsed A Partnership for National Unity. The...

Poor treatment of patients at National Psychiatric Hospital surfaces

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Poor treatment of patients at National Psychiatric Hospital surfaces

“Two weeks back, we had 31 patients and we were given two cakes of soap to last for those two weeks, and last week we had to cut one of the soap in half,” said one of the people who have...

Flooding in Alexander Village

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Flooding in Alexander Village

Residents of First Street, Alexander Village, have been experiencing ‘unusual’ flooding, for the past week. They are fearful that with spring tide commencing today and the prevailing La...

A promise is a comfort to a fool.

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on A promise is a comfort to a fool.

Every long rope has an end!!! By Michael Benjamin How many times have we heard the phrase ‘A promise is a comfort to a fool?’ An excerpt from a rendition of the late Gregory Isaacs goes,...

Female riot unit taking shape

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Female riot unit taking shape

The female riot unit of the Guyana Police Force is taking shape with training ongoing every Friday at Police Headquarters, Eve Leary. The unit, which is the brainchild of Commissioner Henry...

Tracing 150 years of agriculture in Guyana

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Tracing 150 years of agriculture in Guyana

…Expert promoted mechanization for expansion The expansion of Guyana’s agriculture sector to increase exports is dependent on mechanization. A model of this is the vertical integration...

Guyanese woman lies to Antiguan police, faces deportation

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese woman lies to Antiguan police, faces deportation

St. John’s Antigua- (Observer)- A Guyanese woman who lied to police while living in Antigua illegally, is now in the custody of the Immigration Department awaiting the next...

IAST to invest in training highly qualified scientists – Dr. Narine

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on IAST to invest in training highly qualified scientists – Dr. Narine

– Dormitory to be built for visiting professors, students Students of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) are likely to further develop their studies for...

From the Diaspora….CAN THE ELECTIONS BE WON OR LOST BY RADIO AND TELEVISION EXPOSURE?

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora….CAN THE ELECTIONS BE WON OR LOST BY RADIO AND TELEVISION EXPOSURE?

By Ralph Seeram It would seem that the opposition parties in Guyana have already lost next month’s election, that is if you are to believe their recent pronouncements about the lack of equal access...

Linden couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Linden couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

Love lives here, was the first thought that crossed my mind as I entered the home of 84-year old Miguel and Uraline Younge of Hopetown, Amelia’s Ward, Linden. The couple celebrated their 60th...

Bridging Cultural Gaps

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Bridging Cultural Gaps

Few Guyanese have the opportunity to say that they have travelled to Brazil, seen the culture and tasted the food; but with Brazilian restaurants being developed around Guyana there is...

AFC’s Action Plan is rooted in 200 years of Knowledge – Part 1

Oct 23, 2011 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on AFC’s Action Plan is rooted in 200 years of Knowledge – Part 1

By Dr. Tarron Khemraj INTRODUCTION President Jagdeo accused the AFC of plagiarizing the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), the National Competitiveness Strategy (NCS) and something called a...

Interesting Creatures…The Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra)

Oct 23, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on Interesting Creatures…The Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra)

Black Howler Monkeys are among the largest primates in the Neotropics. They can grow to be 22 to 36 inches tall when standing. And, their tails are about the same size in length as their...

“Don’t shoot me…my sons!”

Oct 23, 2011 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on “Don’t shoot me…my sons!”

One of the most complex, inexplicable and disturbing things about life is why dictators who hurt, humiliate and kill people with a craving desire (similar to the urge one has for water when thirsty),...

Housing and you: Lookout for the handbook, website

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Housing and you: Lookout for the handbook, website

By Leonard Gildarie It is rather unfortunate, but after eight months of dwelling on a particular subject, we must bring the curtain down on what has been an interesting learning experience, as...

Miss Guyana escapes ‘hostage’ situation in South Korea pageant

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News 3

Miss Guyana, Aletha Shepherd, has claimed she was forced to flee an international pageant in South Korea after suffering sexual harassment, racism and being given no food or bed to sleep on....

2011 Election Countdown…GECOM decries NCN five-minute offer to Political Parties

Oct 23, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on 2011 Election Countdown…GECOM decries NCN five-minute offer to Political Parties

…says all must have equal access to State media As the Guyanese electorate gets ready to move to the polls in a few weeks, the issue of fair campaigning has been a front burner issue for many of...

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The great rediscovery

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(Kaieteur News) – There are few things more moving than a sudden conversion. Saul had his road to Damascus. St. Augustine heard a divine voice. And now thousands of overseas-based Guyanese are experiencing their own spiritual awakening. After decades of living in Brooklyn, Toronto, Miami,...

If the OAS did not exist, it could not be created today

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – I have spent a decade in the councils of the Organization of American States. I have watched governments come and go, seen some crises handled well and others handled badly, sat through more commemorative meetings than sessions discussing pressing issues,...

Local tolerance for bull-a beauty to behold

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Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Guyanese should get first prize for their tolerance for bull, their bottomless reservoir of docility. And humour. They have grown in those respects relative to their head-of-state. Whatever has taken over his head, the astonishing is what...

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