June 2010

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Business leaders should use their influence in the fight – UN Special Envoy

Jun 25, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Business leaders should use their influence in the fight – UN Special Envoy

The Fifth Pan Caribbean Business Coalition Forum on HIV/AIDS opened yesterday at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown. Under the theme “Caribbean Business Leadership: A Holistic Wellness Approach beyond...

Mute charged for murder

Jun 25, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Mute charged for murder

Thirty-two-year-old Sherwin Younge, of West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, was not required to plead to the indictable offence of murder yesterday when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa...

High court clerk on $150,000 bail for forging divorce document

Jun 25, 2010 knews News Comments Off on High court clerk on $150,000 bail for forging divorce document

Twenty-five year-old High Court Legal Clerk, Dwayne Gentle, of 239 Forshaw Street, Queenstown, was yesterday placed on $150,000 bail, after making a court appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate...

Appropriate and timely

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Appropriate and timely

Dear Editor, Stella Ramsaroop’s contribution (Kaieteur News, June 23) is so appropriate and timely. She came across as a head teacher scolding some errant pupils in school. I do think many...

‘Bad Manners’ have knocked out all contenders

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on ‘Bad Manners’ have knocked out all contenders

Dear Editor, I pen this letter with a heart heavy with foreboding over the direction life in Guyana is taking. The reason for my mindset is in relation to the heavily touted “War On Bad Manners”...

The GPF – protectors or offenders?

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The GPF – protectors or offenders?

Dear Editor, Is there a logical explanation for the excessive tolerance and lenience regarding criminal acts committed by persons employed in the Guyana Police Force (GPF) by the authorities? Is it...

Work still to commence at Kumaka Landing after stelling collapses

Jun 25, 2010 knews News Comments Off on Work still to commence at Kumaka Landing after stelling collapses

…GGMC to lend a hand Kevin Trim yesterday commented that the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will be working with the Department in assessing key requirements for the new revetment...

7th Busta Champion of Champions 50 overs cricket launched

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on 7th Busta Champion of Champions 50 overs cricket launched

Eight Berbice teams to compete in KO tourney By Franklin Wilson The 7th edition of the Busta sponsored Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club organised Champion of Champions 50 overs knock-out...

Stop the squabbling

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Stop the squabbling

Dear Editor, Alliance For Change (AFC), please stop this bickering about rotation of leader. You have an election to win. Like, for instance, how two writers encouraged Mr. Joe Singh; he’s a man of...

5th ProAm Boxing card gets underway tonight

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on 5th ProAm Boxing card gets underway tonight

The time for talking is over and the boxers contesting for fistic acclamation in the fifth edition of the ProAm Boxing card under the auspices of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control, the Ministry of...

Cattle rustling, damaged Onverwagt road being addressed – Agri Ministry

Jun 25, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on Cattle rustling, damaged Onverwagt road being addressed – Agri Ministry

A key all-weather road and bridge at Onverwagt, in the Abary area, that were sore points for farmers, are being repaired, following meetings with concerned residents and the Ministry of Agriculture....

Only a strong opposition party could serve the needs of Guyanese

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Only a strong opposition party could serve the needs of Guyanese

Dear Editor, The PNCR should take a page from President Obama’s leadership philosophy when he said Wednesday (23-06-10) after firing General Stanley McChrystal, “I didn’t want to see...

SOL launches ‘Power Up 2 win’ promotion

Jun 25, 2010 KNews News Comments Off on SOL launches ‘Power Up 2 win’ promotion

SOL officially launched its Shell 2010 retail promotion-Power Up 2 win, unveiling a brand new Suzuki Grand Vitara, yesterday. According to Ken Figaro, General Manager of SOL Guyana Inc, motorists who...

King Kong, Stella and one particular value of life

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on King Kong, Stella and one particular value of life

This essay here is a reply to “Stella Says” written by Mrs. Stella Ramsaroop in the June 23 edition of KN. She wrote; “To show blatant public disrespect for an office, such as the president of...

Sexual and violent songs are corrupting the minds of our youths

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Sexual and violent songs are corrupting the minds of our youths

Dear Editor, I am the victim of attempted rape. I write this as an absolute, in this my second month, the month to discard absolutes. Further, to emphasise awareness to the many victims of attempted...

Schools to be included in NSC National Awards

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Schools to be included in NSC National Awards

– Kumar heads Review Committee The best secondary school and the best primary school in sports categories will soon become part of the National Sport Commission (NSC) National Award structure...

SHEER IGNORANCE, EYE PASS AND CRAP

Jun 25, 2010 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on SHEER IGNORANCE, EYE PASS AND CRAP

All manner of things have been said in diplomacy to describe the actions of great powers, but one can hardly recall the use of such words as “ sheer ignorance, eye pass and crap” to describe a...

Local journalist, Guyenterprise, GT&T to provide indepth World Cup analysis

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Local journalist, Guyenterprise, GT&T to provide indepth World Cup analysis

Football fans and TV viewers are being provided with a more in depth and Technical coverage of the 19th World Cup finals currently being staged in South Africa. A special one hour TV programme...

Questions for Raphael Trotman

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Questions for Raphael Trotman

Dear Editor, In a recent edition of the Kaieteur News it was reported that Peter Ramsaroop has resigned from the AFC, citing Ramjattan’s reluctance to forge alliance with PNCR as his reason....

Rain hit National U-19 team practice match

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rain hit National U-19 team practice match

Bowling is our strength says Coach By Sean Devers The opening day of the three-day practice match for the national under-19 team scheduled to commence at the Eve Leary ground yesterday was washed out...

NCN radio inaccessible

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on NCN radio inaccessible

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter on 21/05/10 under the title, “Kudos to those who have sought to upkeep our wonderful radio tradition.” I must say that I quite agree with all that was said about...

Strath-Avon residents’ health at risk

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on Strath-Avon residents’ health at risk

Dear Editor, Something screwy is going on here. Since the year 2003 paddy shells have been dumped and burned at Strath-Avon, Cane Grove by a rice miller from the area. Letters were sent to the NDC,...

Reds Perreira launches book today at Pegasus

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Reds Perreira launches book today at Pegasus

Hopes his story is an inspiration to youths Seventy-one year-old International Cricket Commentator and Regional Sports Administrator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira is a living Sports encyclopedia and...

The scrap metal trade should remain banned

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Letters Comments Off on The scrap metal trade should remain banned

Dear Editor, Dr. Samuel Hinds, the Prime Minister recently suspended all scrap metal dealings. This is one of the greatest things the Prime Minister has done. The scrap metal trade has done much...

Port Kaituma Boxing Gym receives gear from Sports Ministry

Jun 25, 2010 KNews Sports Comments Off on Port Kaituma Boxing Gym receives gear from Sports Ministry

The sterling performances of the boxers from the Port Kaituma Boxing Gym in recent tournaments have been observed by the Minister of Culture Youth and Sports, Dr. Frank Anthony who in turn has...

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(Kaieteur News) – The local livestock industry has always had its challenges but there was a time when the livestock farmer could earn a decent living. The cattle rancher braved droughts, floods, rustlers, marauding jaguars and government promises. The poultry farmer rose before dawn, tended his...

If the OAS did not exist, it could not be created today

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – I have spent a decade in the councils of the Organization of American States. I have watched governments come and go, seen some crises handled well and others handled badly, sat through more commemorative meetings than sessions discussing pressing issues,...

From Kamla to the U.S. – SOS

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Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – I confess to disagreements with Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Excellency Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Too much under the thumb of the U.S. Reacting too readily to stimuli from DJ Trump. But whatever is said about PM Kamla, she has the interests...

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