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Approving theft of intellectual property is the summit of bold-faced lawlessness

Sep 16, 2012 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Approving theft of intellectual property is the summit of bold-faced lawlessness

The recent pronouncements by chief spokesperson for the PPP/C government that it was a Cabinet decision to procure pirated text books and then to approve theft of intellectual property by saying it...

The power of the will

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on The power of the will

By Adam Harris Every so often when I read a novel or watched a movie on a rich person I always found a portion devoted to the reading of a Will. Relatives from every corner of the world would...

Henry Greene has left a monumental legacy – Scout Association

Sep 16, 2012 knews News Comments Off on Henry Greene has left a monumental legacy – Scout Association

Although former Police Commissioner Henry Greene has passed on he has left behind a monumental legacy which will be continued in the years ahead. At least this is according to a touching tribute...

BOOK REVIEW: The Sticky Wicket Trilogy

Sep 16, 2012 knews News Comments Off on BOOK REVIEW: The Sticky Wicket Trilogy

Author explores sanctity of cricket in West Indian Diaspora By Dr. Glenville Ashby Sometimes the most profound and meaningful of gifts are inconspicuously wrapped. Sticky Wicket is one such...

“We’re the restless-hearted, not the chained and bound.”

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on “We’re the restless-hearted, not the chained and bound.”

Have you ever seen the 1985 movie, “Nine and a half weeks?” It is based on the 1978 publication of the memoirs of a woman whose identity to this day has never been revealed. It tells the true...

Jankie Mahadeo and Old Ma’s will

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery Comments Off on Jankie Mahadeo and Old Ma’s will

By Michael Jordan The seawalls that protect Guyana’s coastlands from the Atlantic hold decades upon decades of secrets…secrets of hidden love affairs…of rites to unseen forces…and of murder....

The Baccoo Speaks

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks Comments Off on The Baccoo Speaks

It is heartening to learn that people survived the boat mishap that I warned about, but this is not going to be the last of the boating accidents. For one, people take the waters for granted and they...

Agonism anyone?

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, Ravi Dev Comments Off on Agonism anyone?

I’ve always been a bit leery of the liberal premise that lions and lambs can sit around a table and through rational discussion, arrive at a consensus on which they can all act and live happily...

FROM THE HIGH SEAS TO THE BOOKSHELVES: PIRACY IN GUYANA

Sep 16, 2012 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on FROM THE HIGH SEAS TO THE BOOKSHELVES: PIRACY IN GUYANA

This week the topic of piracy moved seamlessly from the violent type on the high seas to the perpetually contentious area of copyright. Copyright violations are rampant in Guyana. Almost all parents...

Police Gymkhana on today

Sep 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Police Gymkhana on today

For those not really interested in the regular party night atmosphere, and would like to have fun at a more daring event, then the Police Gymkhana 2012 booked for the Police Sports Club Ground Eve...

Take Control Of Your Life

Sep 16, 2012 KNews Features / Columnists, Food For Thought Comments Off on Take Control Of Your Life

“Obstacles are there to signify how bad you want something. Failure is a passage way to success; it is how you respond to failure, obstacles, stumbles, brick walls, high mountains, tribulations,...

11-year-old hospitalised following Durban Street accident

Sep 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on 11-year-old hospitalised following Durban Street accident

An accident which occurred at around noon on Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge on Wednesday last has left an 11-year-old girl nursing severe wounds at the Children’s Ward of the...

Drunk driver kills 8-year-old

Sep 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Drunk driver kills 8-year-old

Eight-year-old Yoerindra Radhay, called Rahul, of Number 56 Village, Corentyne, died on the spot after he was hit by a speeding car on the Number 56 Public Road on Friday around 15:30...

Utilities removal stall works on four-lane highway

Sep 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Utilities removal stall works on four-lane highway

Relocation of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI)’s conduits and piping inhibiting progress in expanding the East Bank Demerara Public Road into four-lane is expected to commence shortly....

NOC VICTIM IS UNDER POLICE GUARD

Sep 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on NOC VICTIM IS UNDER POLICE GUARD

The 17-year-old,New Opportunity Corps student who was said to have been beaten by a gang comprising his fellow inmates is under police guard at the Suddie Public Hospital, while the...

Seven-year-old girl hit by bullet as police chase ‘bandit’ in Sparendaam

Sep 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Seven-year-old girl hit by bullet as police chase ‘bandit’ in Sparendaam

A mother is thankful that her seven-year-old daughter is still alive after being grazed with a bullet during a mid morning police raid in Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara. Rajkumarie...

Sexual Offence legislation to improve paper committal process

Sep 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Sexual Offence legislation to improve paper committal process

— Minister Webster The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is working feverishly with the Attorney General’s Chamber to complete the amendments to the Sexual Offences Act...

Miss Universe visits Doobay Renal Centre

Sep 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Miss Universe visits Doobay Renal Centre

Miss Universe Leila Lopez visited the Doobay Renal Centre on Friday. Mrs Dawn Oditt, Chairperson of the Doobay Renal Centre, situated at Annandale, East Coast Demerara, was there to greet her....

Freddie responds to Al Creighton

Sep 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Freddie responds to Al Creighton

Dear Editor, I hereby offer my reply to Mr. Al Creighton’s letter (“Kissoon’s Account of Academic Board Meeting Inaccurate.) As in his correspondence in both independent dailies as...

Our own tourists

Sep 16, 2012 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Our own tourists

At the recently concluded IMF/CDB forum to recalibrate the economic strategies of CariCom to deal with the global downturn, it was suggested that we focus more on inter-regional tourism. We agree but...

PNCR repeats call to Donald Ramotar to revoke Clement Rohee’s appointment

Sep 16, 2012 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on PNCR repeats call to Donald Ramotar to revoke Clement Rohee’s appointment

The People’s National Congress Reform has repeated its call to President Donald Ramotar to revoke Clement Rohee’s appointment as Minister of Home Affairs. The original call was made as a result...

Public confidence is lacking that the Broadcasting Authority can fulfill its mandate

Sep 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on Public confidence is lacking that the Broadcasting Authority can fulfill its mandate

Dear Editor, It’s a bad start that the public lacks confidence that the broadcast authority can properly fulfill its mandate. In May 2001, a joint committee, co-chaired by Deryck Bernard and Gail...

Massive fraud uncovered at Georgetown Magistrates’ Court

Sep 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on Massive fraud uncovered at Georgetown Magistrates’ Court

The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into the financial affairs of yet another organization as a result of a suspected fraud which has been unearthed. According to reports, on Friday...

From the Diaspora…WHY GUYANESE STUDENTS LACK READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Sep 16, 2012 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…WHY GUYANESE STUDENTS LACK READING AND WRITING SKILLS

By Ralph Seeram My other half has always maintained that “the day Guyana get TV the children done”. That was more than twenty years ago. What she did not factor into the equation...

How truthful is Mr. Freddie Kissoon?

Sep 16, 2012 KNews Letters Comments Off on How truthful is Mr. Freddie Kissoon?

Dear Editor, I have had cause in the past to observe that Mr Frederick Kissoon in his numerous public utterances gets away with multiple forms of offence to others, misrepresentations, false and...