Books are meant to be read, Part Three
- by Petamber Persaud ‘The Twelve Views in the Interior of Guiana’ by Sir Robert Schomburgk, published by the Guyana Heritage Society, 2010 ‘The Twelve Views in the Interior of Guiana’ is a big book, a very big book in many ways – physically, imaginatively, geographically, ambitiously, graphically, and descriptively. This big multidimensional book will [...]
Real Professionalism
By Rawle Welch In his article dated Friday, April 23, under the caption ‘I am at odds with Mr. Rawle Welch’, Director of Sport Mr. Neil Kumar familiarly attempted to denigrate the writer, who was simply asking ‘Where is the National Sports Policy’ in an April 20 issue. The Director, who according to him has [...]
Negotiating from Weakness: Review of European Agreement Needed
By Sir Ronald Sanders “Negotiating from Weakness” is the title of a paper written by Scott Sinclair of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Basically, the paper argues that in current negotiations with the European Union for a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canada is negotiating from a position of weakness and this “is [...]
BOOK REVIEW
By Emeritus Professor Frank Birbalsingh N.D. Williams, Julie Mango, Leeds: Peepal Tree Press, 2004, pp. 269 ISBN 1 900715 77 5; First published by Xlibris Corporation in U.S.A., 2000. ****************** The nine stories in Julie Mango, N.D. Williams’s fifth work of fiction, roam from one Caribbean territory to the next, and from these territories to [...]
We will now enjoy better protection against sex predators
By Latchmin Budhan – Punalall, M.P This week’s column is an address by AFC Member of Parliament, Latchmin Budhan – Punalall, to the National Assembly on Thursday, April 22, 2010, on the Sexual Offence Bill # 30 – 2009 Introduction: Mr. Speaker the “Sexual Offence Bill” is very important and necessary for our people at [...]
Strange things are happening
By Adam Harris Sometimes strange things happen when one least expects. For example, cricket is coming to Guyana and this is indeed anticipated. I am not going to labour over the belief that once there is cricket, there is rain. Everyone in Guyana believes this and I am certain that no one is going to [...]
Sexual fascism in Guyana: Maniacs in the corridors of power
The irony pierces your psyche and lacerates your soul as you read more and more of the condemnations of some perverted politicians in the corridors of power of sexual abuse. Surely, if God exists, he would strike down these hypocrites. Times like these I ask God where is he. He doesn’t speak to me so [...]
Demons in a burgundy taxi
- they were mere boys…but they were boys with a thirst for cash, fast cars and killing… By Michael Jordan Taxi drivers claim to have a built-in instinct about danger, but the driver in the burgundy Toyota Carina felt no apprehension when the three boys approached his car. Maybe it had to do with the [...]
The Baccoo speaks
Electricity theft is going to be at the centre of an electrocution. Only this time the victim would not be the run-of-the-mill thief. A child is going to wander across an open piece of land and will come into contact with an exposed wire. The parents are going to raise their voices to high heavens [...]
IT’S A RUM LIFE
Some noises are once again being made in official circles about alcohol abuse and its relation with disease, death and a host of social problems. The trigger this time was a soon-to-be-launched PAHO survey to quantify the nexus between alcohol and injuries and alcohol and gender. Not that studies are not necessary when public health [...]
DO WE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Guyana is building a hydroelectric facility. But do we have the expertise to oversee our interests in the complex and difficult negotiations that such enterprises involve? Do we have what it takes? We do not need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to building a hydroelectric dam in Guyana. There are examples all over [...]
Do we want a recurrence of the past?
Dear Editor, Since the PPP/Civic gained power in 1992, teachers were liberated from the shackles, bondage and perpetual fear. Prior to 1992 teachers and students were compelled to attend all rallies and National Events. This situation augmented whenever the then presidents and ministers visited a region. Teachers and students were cooped in mechanically ailing Government [...]
CN Sharma’s US visa revoked
The woes of the now embattled businessman and political party leader, Chandra Narine Sharma, reached a new depth. His United States visa was revoked yesterday. This newspaper understands that all airlines were notified of Sharma’s visa revocation shortly after 14:00hrs yesterday. Reports are that the revocation of his visa is a direct result of the [...]
Court hears: Sharma employees hid 13-yr-old victim’s mom in Grove house
Five charged with obstruction of justice Yesterday, five associates of the embattled businessman, Chandra Narine Sharma, including a former reporter and his son-in-law, were charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice. The five, Tyrone Ali, Mark Reid, Ravi Mangar, Raywattie Ramsaywack and Doodnauth Sharma all appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Acting [...]
Rohee moves to control firearm licencing, PNCR objects
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is objecting to the move by Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, to usurp the authority to grant or refuse firearms license to applicants without the consultation of the Divisional Commanders of the Guyana Police Force. This issue was raised during a press briefing yesterday at the PNCR headquarters, [...]
Missing chopper found, everyone safe
…forced to land at Issano after encountering bad weather A Surinamese-registered helicopter that went missing on Thursday has been located with its four passengers and pilot safe. Local aviation officials said yesterday, that the chopper was forced to put down at Quartz Stone, Region Seven, around 18:00 hrs Thursday after encountering difficulties from the weather. [...]
Dem boys seh…Sharma passport ain’t got value
Mocking is ketching. Dem boys always seh that dem grandmother tell dem when you got seed…you know de rest. Well dem same boys sit down and hear how C.N. use to announce how Mr Loll visa get tek way and how he can’t guh to de States. He laugh and then he claim how nuff [...]
Peacemakers and Blueberry Hill to contest final tonight
By Franklin Wilson The History making Sunburst/GT&T/UDFA/JOF Haynes Twenty20 Football knock-out competition in the Bauxite Mining town of Linden will climax this evening at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground following 3-days of pulsating action. Earning the right to battle for the top prize of $300,000 are Peacemakers of Ituni and Blueberry Hill United following contrasting [...]
PNCR never did any checks on Fip Motilall – Carberry
People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Chief Whip, Lance Carberry, yesterday told media operatives that his party has not done any kind of due diligence checks of its own on Makeshwar Fip Motilall, head of Synergy Holdings Inc. Synergy Holdings was awarded the US$15M contract to build roads leading to the Amaila Falls hydro power site. [...]
I am at odds with Mr. Rawle Welch
Dear Sports Editor, Your writer/reporter, Mr. Rawle Welch is obviously letting you down in terms of the professionalism I’m sure you seek and which should be the tenet of fair and balanced reporting. This “feature column” captioned WHERE IS THE NATIONAL SPORTS POLICY?” (KN April 20, 2010) seems, to the untrained eye and uninformed mind, [...]
FFTP commences $80 Million housing project
Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc, in collaboration with the Roetheli’s Lil’ Red Foundation of the United States of America has commenced a third housing project in Region Two. Dubbed Princeville Housing Project, the works will see the construction of 65 two-bedroom houses along with sanitation blocks and a community centre consisting of a library [...]
Mr. Harper should clear the air
Dear Sir, In his article on the HP Cricket Centre, Mr. Sean Devers suggested that Mr. Roger Harper is the front runner for the position of Head Coach. Mr. Devers is noted for his industry and research but I find this suggestion very alarming. Mr. Roger Harper recently was part of a group that changed [...]
Wortmanville make graceful exit
New Amsterdam upset Kitty Wortmanville/Werk-en-Rust made a graceful exit from the Mackeson National Super Ward Basketball Championship Thursday night with their second win of the tournament while New Amsterdam upset Kitty/Campbellville. Wortmanville won 60-51 against South Ruimveldt with Triston Lake scoring 14 points, Royston Siland and Kurt Elias 12 points each. Fabian Johnson, Gavin Beeram [...]
Linden Town Week begins on Sunday
Six to contest Miss Big Bold and Beautiful (By Mondale Smith) This publication understands that the Linden Town Week preparations are in full swing for the opening of the week of activities billed for Sunday April 25, at the Linden to Georgetown minibus Park and will feature cultural events galore. Event co-ordinators said, “People need [...]
Office of the President remembers soon-to-be centenarian
A happy May Garraway received a special gift from the Office of the President, yesterday, on the eve of her 100th birthday. Mrs Garraway will be a 100 on May 2, next. The centenarian described her gift as a big one and thanked President Bharrat Jagdeo for remembering her on her special day. On Hand [...]
