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I condemn the assault on Freddie, but…

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on I condemn the assault on Freddie, but…

Dear Editor, The physical attack on Mr. Freddie Kissoon must be condemned. Most of the media reports on the attack are biased as it is suggesting who was behind the attack when no evidence...

QUESTIONS FOR PEEPING TOM

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on QUESTIONS FOR PEEPING TOM

Dear Editor, I am not normally inclined to comment on articles written by persons who shelter behind pseudonyms, especially those incapable of disguising their bias. I cannot, however, refrain...

Two men in custody for $4M damaged GT&T cables

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Two men in custody for $4M damaged GT&T cables

Two Sophia residents are in police custody after being caught with a large quantity of Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) cables yesterday in the wee hours of the morning at...

Sharp decline recorded in CSEC English ‘A’ – Senior CXC official

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Sharp decline recorded in CSEC English ‘A’ – Senior CXC official

After two years of reasonable performances in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) English ‘A’ exams, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has recorded a sharp decline in the...

$170M required for G/T Magistrates’ Court completion

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on $170M required for G/T Magistrates’ Court completion

At least $170M is required for additional work to be done at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. That figure, according to Junior Finance Minister Juan Edghill, is what has been requested from the...

Stallholders claim authorities ignoring recurring issues

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Stallholders claim authorities ignoring recurring issues

– Sanitation, poor security among grievances Stallholders from several municipal markets have recently been expressing frustration with the existing situation in the locations at which...

Normalcy in Linden

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Normalcy in Linden

Recently, there has been a surfeit in the usage of the term ‘normalcy’ as it refers to what was going on in Linden following the killing of three protestors. The President said he would not visit...

Just gaffing about some sensitive issues

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Just gaffing about some sensitive issues

Guyana is currently discussing the issue of corporal punishment and the death penalty which remains on the statutes but which has not been applied for more than 15 years. Corporal punishment...

The Baccoo Speaks

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

There is going to be another river accident and again there will be cause for sorrow. Alcohol will play an important role in this one. A man is going to be having a drink at a river location before...

A Single Caribbean Sports Academy – Part 2

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on A Single Caribbean Sports Academy – Part 2

By Sir Ronald Sanders (The writer is a Consultant and former Caribbean diplomat) The success of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) athletes at the 2012 Olympic Games in London has created an illusion of...

The Heron

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Heron

The herons are long-legged freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 64 recognised species (some are called ”egrets” or ”bitterns” instead of “heron”). Within...

Caribbean Book Review…A book’s sober look at West Indian babysitters in New York

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Caribbean Book Review…A book’s sober look at West Indian babysitters in New York

By Dr Glenville Ashby The True Nanny Diaries, a compelling novel cloaked in the naked reality of immigrant life in New York. “Diaries,” written by London born, (but “Trinidadianised”) Nandi...

The Federal Option

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on The Federal Option

As the Linden protests escalated from a complaint over electricity rates into demands for equity in development, participation in decisions affecting the region; involvement in land allocation;...

PEERING BENEATH THE SURFACE OF PROTEST ACTION

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on PEERING BENEATH THE SURFACE OF PROTEST ACTION

A deeper analysis of the protests in Linden would reveal that it went beyond the electricity issue. The protests followed the decision to increase electricity tariffs in Linden through a...

I will take a brain scan this week

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I will take a brain scan this week

My security situation has become so bad I think it may be wise not to state on what day this week, I will visit the hospital to take a brain scan. Gerhard Ramsaroop insists that as early as...

The bogeyman of Stanleytown

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on The bogeyman of Stanleytown

By Michael Jordan Travel through Inner Stanleytown, on the West Bank of Demerara and you’ll observe the canefields, the canals and the thick vegetation. It may then dawn on you that this area would...

Sunday Cartoon

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

CHERISH IN LIFE

Aug 19, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on CHERISH IN LIFE

As unpredictable as it may be, we’ve decisions to make. Some are easy and others will break your heart especially when you have to make one with your head months after your heart has made it, and...

Linden crisis…All damaged infrastructure will be rebuilt -Works Minister

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Linden crisis…All damaged infrastructure will be rebuilt -Works Minister

Presidential Advisor on Governance, Gail Teixeira and Works Minister Robeson Benn have stated that all of the damaged infrastructure in Linden will be rebuilt once things are back to normal. The two...

We are on the brink of victory for Linden and change is in sight – Reg. 10 Chairman tells rally

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on We are on the brink of victory for Linden and change is in sight – Reg. 10 Chairman tells rally

By Latoya Giles and Enid Joaquin Scores of Lindeners turned out yesterday to mark the one month commemoration of the three men – Shemroy Bouyea, Ron Somerset and Allan Lewis – who were...

US medical team completes health outreach in Guyana

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on US medical team completes health outreach in Guyana

A medical team from the United States of America has been in Guyana over the past week to conduct numerous clinics around the country. The team which comprised two doctors, three nurses and four...

NCN hosts corruption debates from tonight

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on NCN hosts corruption debates from tonight

The government’s state-owned National Communications Network (NCN) has announced plans to host a series of debates on corruption starting today. According to the entity, the debate will be...

The Declaration of Vreed-en-Hoop – The way forward for the PNCR

Aug 19, 2012 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on The Declaration of Vreed-en-Hoop – The way forward for the PNCR

The People’s National Congress is preparing to celebrate its 55th anniversary on 5th October this year. The Party is also preparing a policy review to enable it to respond to the demands...

ImmigrationTALK: Obama announced deferred action for young immigrants in U.S.

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on ImmigrationTALK: Obama announced deferred action for young immigrants in U.S.

By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram On June 15, 2012, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and President Obama announced that certain young people who were brought to the United States...

From the Diaspora…YOU KNOW YOU ARE GETTING OLD WHEN…

Aug 19, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…YOU KNOW YOU ARE GETTING OLD WHEN…

By Ralph Seeram I could not understand what was going on. I was in a squatting position doing some work, then attempted to stand up, but found myself stuck. I could not stand up; my knees...

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The stakes are high in Guyana’s democracy

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- In any vibrant democracy, the mechanisms that bind it together are those that mediate differences,... more