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The dexterous Mr. Bisram

Jul 26, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The dexterous Mr. Bisram

Dear Editor, There is misreading, there is misinterpretation, and then — enthroned in the most exalted place of the trinity — there is Bisram. I am not trying for dramatic effect here; I simply...

For the sake and safety of the people of Guyana

Jul 26, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on For the sake and safety of the people of Guyana

DEAR EDITOR, Once again we read about a speedboat sinking in Guyana’s waters – fortunately, on this occasion, with no fatalities. My wife and I have made three visits to Guyana in the last...

Pandering to the foibles of Guyanese

Jul 26, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on Pandering to the foibles of Guyanese

Last week the Guyana Elections Commission came under scrutiny for a decision it took to extend the period of claims and objection. That extension took effect yesterday and will continue until...

Digital Technology supplied faulty equipment to UG

Jul 24, 2011 knews News 20

… Education Ministry scampers to cover tracks Digital Technology, the firm that has secured multi-million dollar computer contracts from the government since 2002, has been found to have supplied...

Readers, keep all comments clean

Jul 24, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Readers, keep all comments clean

Building your home? (Prefabs and innovative construction ideas)

Jul 24, 2011 knews News 3

By Leonard Gildarie Last week, we examined the timeliness of the second International Building Expo which begins this Friday at the National Stadium, Providence. We also spoke of one important...

Accident victim seeks help to find hit and run driver

Jul 24, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Accident victim seeks help to find hit and run driver

A Mon Repos man is appealing to the police to try and locate the driver of a motor car that struck him down on the Non Pareil Public Road, East Coast Demerara last Wednesday. Ramnarine Dwarka, 50, of...

Auto Supplies fire site now a city embarrassment

Jul 24, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Auto Supplies fire site now a city embarrassment

Eight years ago a massive fire demolished several businesses at the corner of Hadfield and Lombard Streets. But while other businesses have reconstructed their premises and restarted their...

NAMILCO launches halwa and parsad mix at Berbice Expo

Jul 24, 2011 knews News Comments Off on NAMILCO launches halwa and parsad mix at Berbice Expo

The National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) has introduced for the first time two new products during the ongoing Berbice Expo and Trade Fair at the Albion Ground in Berbice. The products,...

APNU kicks off in Linden

Jul 24, 2011 knews News Comments Off on APNU kicks off in Linden

A huge crowd converged on the Mackenzie Bus Park, Friday evening for the official launch of the A Partnership For Unity (APNU) in Region Ten, despite sporadic drizzles, which eventually turned to...

Jagdeo a no show at Sophia commissioning ceremony

Jul 24, 2011 knews News Comments Off on Jagdeo a no show at Sophia commissioning ceremony

What started out as a highly anticipated event for residents of Sophia yesterday proved to be a great disappointment to a majority of the gathering since the official commissioning of the Sophia...

Cartoons Sun. July 24, 2011

Jul 24, 2011 knews Cartoons, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Cartoons Sun. July 24, 2011

The Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi)

Jul 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Interesting Creatures in Guyana Comments Off on The Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi)

The Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) is a medium-sized wild cat that ranges from southern Texas in the United States south to South America. The two colour phases were once thought to represent two...

Research shows rape took place

Jul 24, 2011 knews Letters 8

Dear Editor, I am responding to Mr. Malcom Harripaul (Kaieteur News, June 13) who challenged me to do research on rape in Guyana as happened during the period of forced National Service in the 1970s...

The relations between my ex- husband and me are pleasant and without bitterness

Jul 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The relations between my ex- husband and me are pleasant and without bitterness

Dear Editor, Some person,man or woman is writing a blog and trying to write in my name as though I am the writer. I Ena Ram declare that I am not the writer of any blog anywhere in cyberspace. Many...

Dr. Prem Misir’s idea of Public Relations: use fictitious African names for letters!

Jul 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on Dr. Prem Misir’s idea of Public Relations: use fictitious African names for letters!

Dear editor, I refer to Francis Carryl’s letter in KN of July 19th titled, “Why haven’t we heard from Mike Persaud?”, in which he charges that my response of June 23rd titled, “We still...

I hope this double standard will be discontinued

Jul 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on I hope this double standard will be discontinued

Dear Mr. Editor, It’s noticeable to the public that the workers of the Ministry of Works are carrying out pavement work at Plaisance Market Square. I am wondering if the Ministry will remove the...

The ‘Jagdeo prosperity’ has not trickled down to the poor

Jul 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The ‘Jagdeo prosperity’ has not trickled down to the poor

Dear Editor, Sometimes it is hard to accept failure when you have so much invested emotionally in an organization or a person. We try to counsel, we hope they will change, we make apologies, we...

Missing Brazil

Jul 24, 2011 knews Editorial Comments Off on Missing Brazil

The launching of the Guyana/Brazil Private Sector Integration Project by the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), and the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Development Organization...

The Agriculture Sector in Region One needs urgent attention

Jul 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on The Agriculture Sector in Region One needs urgent attention

Dear Editor, I read with amusement a letter from Mr Laurence Louis which is in response to one from Mr. Desmond Fernandes on the state of the Agriculture Sector in Region One. Mr. Louis forgot to...

This brazen bus conductor boasts that his police contacts will protect him

Jul 24, 2011 knews Letters Comments Off on This brazen bus conductor boasts that his police contacts will protect him

Dear Editor, If I had needed any evidence of the arrogance of some mini-bus operators, I got it last Wednesday while travelling in a route 42 mini-bus from Diamond to Georgetown. I was coming down to...

Fares flying low over REDjet fears?

Jul 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on Fares flying low over REDjet fears?

By Sir Ronald Sanders The appearance of the low-cost carrier, REDjet, in the relations between the countries of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) has tossed up a number of issues,...

C&O issue can exert a malignant influence on our fragile democracy

Jul 24, 2011 knews AFC Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on C&O issue can exert a malignant influence on our fragile democracy

It is with grave concern that the AFC views the passage of legislation to facilitate the re-opening of the claims and objections period. The “divisions” called for in the National Assembly will...

Did the PNCR abandon its commissioners?

Jul 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, My Column Comments Off on Did the PNCR abandon its commissioners?

By Adam Harris The mind of the politician must be different from the mind of ordinary people. In the first instance, there must be something that would make a person do anything to lord it over...

Power: A comparison between Guyana and the USA

Jul 24, 2011 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Power: A comparison between Guyana and the USA

There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind that Cheddi Jagan and Forbes Burnham were genuinely likeable personalities who were committed to a certain level of societal obligation. But it begins and ends...

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