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Single-sourcing is sometimes the only appropriate procurement method

Feb 19, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Single-sourcing is sometimes the only appropriate procurement method

Dear Editor, This letter serves to inform the public that although Open Tendering is the most desirable form of procurement, involving Government contracts, there are certain conditions...

This doctor’s conduct should indeed have been investigated

Feb 19, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on This doctor’s conduct should indeed have been investigated

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter, “The doctor was within her rights in refusing to re-write a prescription,” (KN, Jan 29, 12). The signatory is someone who said he is a doctor by...

Plain incompetence, or greed and graft?

Feb 19, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Plain incompetence, or greed and graft?

Dear Editor, When a sugar factory runs out of cane the factory operations doesn’t just stop notwithstanding that no more cane is being ground and therefore no more bagasse is being...

What will be the fate of Dr Harding?

Feb 19, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on What will be the fate of Dr Harding?

Dear Editor, A lot has changed in our culture from the earlier days when a woman was treated like a glorified maid by most Guyanese men. The days when the emphasis on educating a child...

The GTU fails us yet again

Feb 19, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The GTU fails us yet again

Dear Editor, I make reference to the article “The Guyana Teachers’ Union leaves a sour taste in my mouth” in the Kaieteur News newspaper dated Saturday, February 4, 2012 and I too...

The opposition is being called upon to join the PPP in robbing Guyanese

Feb 19, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on The opposition is being called upon to join the PPP in robbing Guyanese

Dear Editor, President Ramotar’s accusation that the opposition political parties were involved in rigging the November 2011 elections was a precursor for what occurred in parliament...

“Questions, Planning, Alternates, Stalling – Has West Indies cricket reached its Point of No Return?”

Feb 19, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on “Questions, Planning, Alternates, Stalling – Has West Indies cricket reached its Point of No Return?”

Colin E. H. Croft “There are more questions than answers; Pictures in my mind that will not show! There are more questions than answers; The more I find out, the less I know;...

Tired of this madness in cricket

Feb 19, 2012 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tired of this madness in cricket

Dear Editor, Your Friday, February 10, 2012 back page story captioned (Guyana lose more International matches) about the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) removal and transfer of 2012...

Sunday Cartoon February 19, 2012

Feb 19, 2012 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Sunday Cartoon February 19, 2012

Hassar curry poisoning…Four discharged, one remains in hospital

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Hassar curry poisoning…Four discharged, one remains in hospital

Sukdeo Dharamdat, a Mahaica poison victim, was discharged from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) last Friday, while his son, Chaitram, 17, remains in hospital....

Father recalls 14 days of fear for 13-year-old

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Father recalls 14 days of fear for 13-year-old

…when she joined sex predator in a dash for Venezuela “What does the law account for? I want to see this man being also charged for fleeing the jurisdiction and holding my...

Police accused of jewellery theft

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Police accused of jewellery theft

…after raiding South Ruimveldt house Once again a legitimate police operation in the city has ended with allegations of unprofessionalism and larceny of valuables from a home the ranks...

Senior Citizens entertained

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Senior Citizens entertained

– made to relive their golden days Last evening, senior citizens, made good use of the opportunity to relive their youth, by participating in singing, dancing, sharing stories and...

Mother of five-year-old rape victim speaks out

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Mother of five-year-old rape victim speaks out

….says she was not negligent The mother of the five-year-old girl who was brutally raped on December 22, last year, under the Canje River Bridge has broken her silence. She...

Opposition feels snubbed by IDB president

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition feels snubbed by IDB president

…wonders if move was orchestrated by Govt. With the single largest project ever to be undertaken by Guyana now hinging on an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan, the local Opposition parties...

ImmigrationTALK: Questions & Answers

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationTALK: Questions & Answers

By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram, Question #1: Can my daughter who is aged 16 and a U.S. citizen file for me? Answer #1: No. A U.S. citizen can file or petition for his/her...

The Suriname Connection

Feb 19, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on The Suriname Connection

President Donald Ramotar’s one-day visit to Suriname at the invitation of his counterpart President Desi Bouterse this early in his regime sends a strong signal that the strengthening of the...

APNU takes help to remote Pomeroon community

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on APNU takes help to remote Pomeroon community

Members of A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) reached out to the depressed community of Bat Creek, which is located over fifteen miles from Charity, in the Pomeroon River. Councillor,...

‘Soup drinker’ gives Young Bill Rogers Calypso crown

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Soup drinker’ gives Young Bill Rogers Calypso crown

Roger “Young Bill Rogers” Hinds yesterday copped the 2012 Calypso monarchy, chalking up his second win in this year’s Mashramani singing competitions. The second place winner of the...

National Parks Commission worker succumbs after falling from moving tractor

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on National Parks Commission worker succumbs after falling from moving tractor

Rayman Khan Wong, 57, who has served the National Park Commission for some 34 years has died. On Friday the man fell off of the trailer of a moving tractor on Vlissengen Road. He succumbed to...

Guyanese worried most about robbery, night-time break-ins

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese worried most about robbery, night-time break-ins

– UN reports cites corruption in Caribbean police forces A United Nations report shows that criminal violence is taking its toll on Caribbean countries, with Guyanese mostly...

Salute to Guyana – Launch of Regional Choirs

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Salute to Guyana – Launch of Regional Choirs

Salute to Guyana, a new addition to the country’s Mashramani programme was yesterday launched at the National Cultural Centre that showcased Regional Choirs from all ten...

Digicel’s fifth anniversary …A major hit!

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Digicel’s fifth anniversary …A major hit!

Besides providing the Guyanese public with top notch telecommunications service, Digicel Guyana has proved that they can be great entertainers. Patrons on Friday night got every cent of their...

Children’s Costume Parade attracts thousands

Feb 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Children’s Costume Parade attracts thousands

Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Georgetown and turned up at the National Park yesterday to have a glimpse of the colourful, dazzling floats and revelers in the Children’s...

Emergency interventions needed at Hinterland communities

Feb 19, 2012 KNews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Emergency interventions needed at Hinterland communities

The Hinterland regions continue to be affected by many issues and situations that could be resolved if some attention is paid and systems put in place to alleviate them. For example: REGION #8...