Articles published on Sunday, December 21, 2008
– stakeholders note need for strong civil society Concerns about Robert Corbin’s stewardship of the PNCR have raised questions about the state and effectiveness of the political opposition, while the need for a strong civil society to protect the rights and the interests of the people has come into sharp focus.
– Jagdeo GuySuCo has significant management issues that have impacted on the current state of the industry, but a few changes are expected to be made within the company in the coming year, President Bharrat Jagdeo has said.
From financial crisis to real economic crisisTwo issues need to be considered at this stage of the analysis of the financial crisis and credit crunch.
Christmas looks likely to be a waterlogged one for many East Coast Demerara residents, and at Victoria, yesterday recent heavy rainfall had caused the water level to rise to well above two feet once more.
Introduction Today’s Business Page looks back not over the past year but to some fifteen years ago when on January 8, 1994, Ram & McRae (then Christopher L.
– residents say operator did not open koker door Residents of Ithaca woke up to even worse flooding yesterday morning just when they thought their problems were over, following temporary work done to the sluice door which had collapsed on Tuesday.
Content to be where I amWhen I was a child I had as good Christmases as any child ever had – the love of parents which anchored life, the tree with the star and the gleam of lights, the gifts in white pillow-cases found mysteriously early morning, the fat balloons flying and the decorated crèche, the spread of food and sweets and aromatic cake and even sips of wine allowed, the fragrances of Christmas, the hugs of old grands and aunts and tobaccoey uncles, the carols and immortal songs of Christmas, the sights and sounds of happiness.
The year 2009 will be a difficult one for the CaribbeanFor many, for reasons of family, religion and tradition, Christmas is both a moment of reflection and celebration; a time to look back, take stock and to consider what might lie ahead.
Police yesterday recaptured prison escapee Ronald Daniels aka ‘Black Boy’, who has been on the run since breaking out of the Mazaruni Prison two years ago.
Man held again, cops seeking second manAs investigations into the fatal beating of Ardell Haynes continue, following instructions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the police have rearrested a man and are looking for another.
Where possible keep bottled water refrigeratedThe concluding paragraphs in the article ‘Water − Liquid of Life’ published in Nyam News August Nos 1&2 2001 are shown below:“Facts about bottled water“The taste of bottled water comes from the bundle of minerals in it and the method of processing.
The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs today handed over a $7.3M tractor to three Deep South Rupununi communities to boost their agricultural prospects.
Celebrating Martin CarterCastellani House has a very distinguished history. It was named after an architect from colonial times who was a quintessential artist, leaving his exceptional marks of distinction as monuments in Guyana’s history and architecture.
The PNCR says there is a serious flood crisis looming in villages along the East Coast as residents plead for emergency supplies of fresh water and first aid to help ease their agony.
The shoes seen around the worldWe live in extraordinary times.
Gemma Robinson is the editor of Martin Carter’s University of Hunger: Collected Poems and Selected Prose (Tarset: Bloodaxe Books, 2006).
Media practitioner Enrico Woolford said the broadcast spectrum in the country needs to be more open and viewed as an economic frontier that can be exploited, as opposed to a general medium where political influence is of key concern.
– but govt ready for emergencies President Bharrat Jagdeo said he does not foresee a major drying out of flood-affected areas until the weather pattern changes, and according to him an average of some five inches of rainfall is expected over the next few days.
Guyana, West Indies and Durham’s prolific middle order batsman Shivnarine ‘Tiger’ Chanderpaul as expected carted off the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Cricketer of the Year award for the second year in succession when that entity held its 2008 Annual Awards ceremony at the Umana Yana Friday night.
For most people, Christmas is a time of peace and joy; gift-giving (and receiving); fun, family, food (some of us overeat) and friends.
By Rawle Toney Alleyene’s Retrieve Raid-ers will clash with Glans Trucking Service (GTS) Bulls while the Amelia’s Ward Jets will meet the Ballers when action in the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA), Pioneer construction senior club championship continues this evening at the McKenzie Sports Club (MSC) hard court in Linden.
– koker blocked, pump not working Accumulated water on low-lying areas of the Essequibo Coast is causing discomfort to residents and a koker and at least one pump, which could have been helping to drain the land, are inoperable.
Raising 46 pre-schoolersEven parents with the largest families do not have 46 pre-school age children to feed, clothe and care for every day, but that is the task facing the staff of the Guyana Red Cross Society Children’s Convalescent Home.
Next year promises to be exciting for the children ‘Every decision we make builds our character and forms the basis of our future decisions’ – Garry Kasparov The hosting of a National Schools Chess Championship marks the fulfilment of a dream for the Guyana Chess Federation and Dr Frank Anthony.
Sunburst Camptown, BK Western Tigers through to next roundBy Rawle Toney Sunburst Camptown defeated Eagles United 3-0 and BK International Western Tigers overcame Blue Berry Hill United by the same margin when the Kashif and Shanghai football tournament continued at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground on Friday.
K Brans out, Santos in By Rawle Toney K Brans of Trinidad and Tobago, the only overseas team in this year’s Kashif and Shanghai (K&S) tournament, failed to touch down in Guyana for their clash with Mahaica Determinators.
Molar pregnancy – a type of abnormal pregnancy By Dr Soumyaroop Dash, MD (Obstetrics/Gynaecology)Molar pregnancies are an uncommon and very frightening complication of pregnancy.
Minister of Commerce Manniram Prashad is meeting representatives from the different minibus associations, to negotiate a further reduction in bus fares following the recent drop in fuel prices.
What not to do to pets during the festive season As you read this, Christ-mas is just around the proverbial corner.
US Ambassador John Jones recently handed over US$33,000 worth of building materials to Habitat for Humanity.
Dear Editor, I refer to an article in KN dated 19.12.08 where the President was reported as saying he was satisfied with the $1.7M spent so far this year on drainage and that the government will take over the operation of the pump stations at Kitty and Liliendaal from the city and will spend millions to rehabilitate the pumps.
ANY number of factors and incidents over the five days of a Test match influence its direction and eventual outcome but there is often one that stands out above all others.
The staff of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards − hard-working, rational people − for the last few years have been trying to persuade the rest of us to comply with the law, move into the modern era and adopt the metric system that they say 96% of the world is using or in the process of converting to.
The High Commission of Canada said that from January 1 payment of immigration processing fees will only be accepted by bank drafts in Canadian dollars.
A time for plant inventories My Christmas will really begin in three days time on Christmas Eve when I sit down and listen to the ‘Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols’ which is broadcast by the BBC every year from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge.
By Amanda Hermanstyne No one would argue that of all the problems facing the development of sports locally, the lack of financial resources is probably the greatest contributing factor to the stagnation of local sports.
Dear Editor, I’ve read in your newspaper and seen news broadcasts regarding the suffering of humans and animals caused by the recent floods, especially on the East Coast.
