Articles published on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Dear Editor, I refer to the article entitled ‘TCL/TGI case against Guyana gov’t – CCJ reserves ruling on special leave to sue’ appearing in the online version of your newspaper on July 7, 2008, under the byline of Ms Miranda la Rose.
Dear Editor, Remember when the famous economist Adam Smith told us that when businesses act in pursuit of their own self interest, society’s interest is always protected and that this process is made possible by an “invisible hand.”
– over ‘disparaging and disrespectful’ remarks in letter he sent to media Capitol News’ reporter Gordon Moseley has been banned from the Office of the President (OP) and State House following what has been described as the “disparaging and disrespectful” remarks he made in a letter he sent to the newspapers last week.
Dear Editor, By now, it is known that there is a change of government following a general election in Grenada – a trend experienced in all Caricom states that held elections over the last couple of years (save in Trinidad where the incumbent survived because the opposition was split into two competing parties dividing the votes).
Dear Editor, I am saddened to read in KN’s front page Sunday editorial (Jul 13) that the government is intimidating and harassing the paper.
Principal Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday refused bail to a 15-year-old student, who allegedly robbed a taxi driver at gunpoint.
Dear Editor, In reference to your editorial of Stabroek Business of Friday, July 11, captioned ‘A capital in chaos,’ I should point out that if one has an eye for beauty he/she will appreciate beautiful things.
Accident victim Leroy Nedd is in a stable condition at the in the open ward of the Georgetown Hospital.
Dear Editor, In the conversation between Professor Dawkins and Mr Joseph Cohen (Yousef Al Katab), as rendered by Mr Justin de Freitas (‘Clash of Cultures,’ SN July 12), Cohen-Katab used a phrase I find very intruiging: “dress them like whores.”
Minutes after a fire was doused in a Bagots-town, East Bank Demerara home, a second one erupted in a different section of the building, this time destroying the house in a matter of minutes leaving five families homeless.
Surveyors working on a road at Amelia’s Ward, Linden on Sunday afternoon discovered a 12-gauge Mosberg pump-action shotgun among some bushes, police revealed in a statement yesterday.
– High Court order foils pre-trial liberty bid Justice William Ramlal yesterday dashed Oliver Hinckson’s hopes of pre-trial freedom when he granted a motion against him being admitted to and released on bail, filed by the Attorney General’s Chambers yesterday morning.
– Arjoon, Fung-A-Fat, and Jeffrey grab titles at the 2008 CASA Caribbean Junior Squash Championships Victoria Arjoon, Mary Fung-A-Fat and Keisha Jeffery validated Guyana’s reputation for being the powerhouse of female squash in the region as they snatched three of the four girls’ titles at the CASA Junior Squash Championships yesterday.
Dear Editor, There is a competition for attention in our society these days.
From Calvin Roberts in Barbados Compliments of Ansa McAl, Cummings Electrical, Lifetime Realty, P&P Insurance, Cellular Plus and Hanes (Guyana) Limited Rain had the final say on the first day of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB)/ TCL-sponsored 2008 under-19 third round clash between Guyana and Barbados at the Cable and Wireless/BET ground yesterday.
Utility poles fell causing damage to power lines and in at least one case a vehicle, and branches snapped off trees across several areas in Guyana on Sunday evening during an intense rainstorm.
Dear Editor, Captain Gerry Gouveia’s recent statement concerning the Lindo Creek murders, demonstrated the loyalty and independence of thought that is a hallmark of the best military institutions.
A dispute over land at Sara Johanna, East Bank Demerara has left some farmers irate and fearful for their crops but the developer of the land, said they were apprised of his plans for it and ample time was given for them to reap their crops.
A 26-year-old man, who allegedly attempted to murder another, was remanded to prison when he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Dear Editor, Why should our authorities vacillate on this question of the report on torture by sections of our security forces?
Persaud hints at sugar management changes Chief Executive: Guysuco struggling to supply some markets because of production shortfall By Shabna Ullah Government is working to ensure that the local sugar industry meets world class standards in terms of efficiency, production and cost but it hopes that Guysuco’s management takes the responsibility to make it happen.
Does the National Assembly have the capability to exercise effective oversight of the security sector?
The Demerara Mutual sponsored Medal Play tournament at the Lusignan golf Course is set to be played off on Saturday with close to 30 golfers expected to battle for top honours.
