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Wortmanville FAOG hosts Gospel Fest 2009

Sep 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Wortmanville FAOG hosts Gospel Fest 2009

The Youth Ministries Department of First Assembly of God (FAOG), Wortmanville, will be hosting its annual Gospel Fest under the theme, “The Rising.” Over the years, Gospel Fest has been used as...

E’bo name squad for senior 4-day inter county tourney

Sep 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on E’bo name squad for senior 4-day inter county tourney

Narine chosen as captain The Essequibo Cricket Board selectors have shortlisted a squad of 14 to represent the county in the upcoming senior four day inter county tournament which is scheduled to...

Region 2 dominates essay writing competition

Sep 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Region 2 dominates essay writing competition

The Ministry of Education in collaboration with Guyanese Assisting in Development (GUYAID) presented nine students with their prizes for the annual essay writing competition, an initiative of GUYAID....

GBTI medal Play Golf tourney set for today

Sep 12, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GBTI medal Play Golf tourney set for today

Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) is the sponsor for today’s Medal Play Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course on the East Coast of Demerara. Secretary of the Lusignan Golf Club Ronald...

PNCR throws support behind Acting Chief Education Officer

Sep 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on PNCR throws support behind Acting Chief Education Officer

The current acting Chief Education Officer, Genevieve Whyte-Nedd, is now receiving support from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) which joins sections of the Trade Union Movement in a...

When ‘freedom of expression’ becomes the vehicle for violent behaviour

Sep 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on When ‘freedom of expression’ becomes the vehicle for violent behaviour

Dear Editor, It is with disbelief and utter astonishment of my observation of an incident recently, that I was compelled to make my views on the particular subject public via the letter pages. The...

Deaf Awareness Week begins Sept. 20

Sep 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Deaf Awareness Week begins Sept. 20

School children will again benefit from activities organised by the Support Group for Deaf Persons as it observes Deaf Awareness Week 2009 which will be observed from September 20 to 26. The purpose...

One person, both sexes

Sep 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on One person, both sexes

Dear Editor, Intelligent Design? The tests to determine whether a South African runner is male or female are complete and the Australian Sydney Morning Herald newspaper is reporting that Caster...

Illness in Region One at manageable level – Dr Ramsammy

Sep 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Illness in Region One at manageable level – Dr Ramsammy

More than two weeks have passed but no additional deaths have been recorded in Region One, Barima/Waini, resulting from the gastrointestinal illness which has been plaguing communities there for just...

Some questions for the relevant authorities

Sep 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Some questions for the relevant authorities

Dear Editor, I have noticed that there is a call from your newspaper that citizens be more proactive in matters pertaining to issues of governance and financial accountability. I commend your efforts...

Pleasing commentary by the Head-of-State

Sep 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Pleasing commentary by the Head-of-State

Dear Editor, Thank you Mr. President for making it public that you don’t think it might have been the best approach taken with the expulsion of the US Mormons. Nothing pleased me more with that...

CARICOM-Canada negotiations set for November

Sep 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on CARICOM-Canada negotiations set for November

Negotiations for a Trade and Development Agreement between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Canada are set to begin in early November. This was decided at a preparatory meeting between Ministers...

Versailles power station continues to ‘trip’

Sep 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Versailles power station continues to ‘trip’

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) power station in Versailles, West Bank Demerara continues to ‘trip’ and as such, residents on the West Coast of Demerara and on the East Bank of Essequibo...

The same principle that is embraced for sugar must also be embraced for bauxite

Sep 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The same principle that is embraced for sugar must also be embraced for bauxite

Dear Editor, I refer to the Guyana Agriculture and General Workers’ Union letter “The sugar industry remains an intrinsic component of our economy” in Kaieteur News (September 10, 2009). It is...

Poor role models in our society

Sep 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Poor role models in our society

Dear Editor, The introduction of the recent fashion show in Guyana was a very interesting phenomenon that was broadcast on NCN channel 11 live last Sunday night (06-09-09). I kept my television on to...

Minister Fox calls for better security at Gov’t buildings

Sep 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Minister Fox calls for better security at Gov’t buildings

Minister within the Ministry of Education, Dr. Desrey Fox, is urging for government buildings to be properly secured and for personnel to be adequately trained in order to deal with an emergency....

A TALE OF TWO CASES

Sep 12, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A TALE OF TWO CASES

Two industrial relations disputes are featuring prominently in the media at the moment. Both, in my estimation, do not deserve the attention they are having in the media. The first is the dismissal...

Will the justice system work?

Sep 12, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Will the justice system work?

Dear Editor, Will justice be brought to all five kidnappers? Not only justice be brought to them but severe justice to make them an example to deter other would be kidnappers. The justice system is...

Farmers, millers meet as paddy prices fall, costs increase

Sep 12, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Farmers, millers meet as paddy prices fall, costs increase

By Leonard Gildarie The local rice industry is bracing itself for some hard times as falling paddy prices and harsh weather conditions are proving too much to handle. And there may be a case of too...

A small project but a giant opening

Sep 12, 2009 knews Editorial Comments Off on A small project but a giant opening

The Ogle airstrip project is one of the shining beacons in Guyana’s development. It not only brings the city closer to visitors to Guyana from the other Caricom countries, it also opens the door to...

30 versus 128: Let’s hear from President Jagdeo

Sep 12, 2009 knews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on 30 versus 128: Let’s hear from President Jagdeo

I know I would have had the last laugh. I wrote about me having the last laugh twice after Mr. Jagdeo boldly proclaimed three times that the human rights group based in New York, Freedom House, put...

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