Bits-N-Pieces in the news Related Links:More Pepperpot--2001 Letters in General Letters Menu Archival Menu Guyana and The Race Thing Rebuilding A Nation Guyana blazes occupational health, safety trail December 30, 2002 Oil search samples sent for testing December 29, 2002 Counting down the last days! December 28, 2002 President calls for a more caring society December 28, 2002 Ministry of Home Affairs - significant achievements despite crime upsurge December 28, 2002 Better things in store for next year-Ramotar December 24, 2002 Foreign ministers support division of portfolio December 22, 2002 Denial came too late to tell students December 22, 2002 PSM clears air on Ramlal issue December 21, 2002 Gov't to obey ruling on paying dismissed Supreme Court workers -Gopaul December 21, 2002 Parks Commission opens cafeteria, gift shop in Botanical Gardens December 21, 2002 World famous traveling couple calls on Tourism Minister December 21, 2002 The Ministry of Foreign Trade and International Co-operation December 21, 2002 Agriculture Ministry reports a challenging but successful year December 20, 2002 Government loses confidence in Persaud December 19, 2002 Who is hiding what? December 18, 2002 A review of the achievements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2002 December 17, 2002 Marriages must be performed in line with Act December 17, 2002 Guyanese unable to learn from past collective mistakes December 15, 2002 Things that puzzle me December 13, 2002 UN General Assembly approves resolution on New Global Human Order December 10, 2002 Bills, financial papers approved at Ocean View sitting of parliament December 6, 2002 Aborted flight December 6, 2002 PPP supports Monday's human chain December 6, 2002 Parliament in historic sitting December 5, 2002 Dr. Jagan’s New Global Human Order on UN Agenda December 5, 2002 Rohee’s presentation at Geneva meeting December 5, 2002 A dynamic contradiction December 3, 2002 CGX plans search for oil onshore December 2, 2002 Safety concerns cancel Universal schoolchildren free flight December 2, 2002 Oil and borders December 1, 2002 NA council seeking compensation for industrial site land December 1, 2002 Texaco commissions $150M fire quelling system, new tanker November 29, 2002 Ocean View Conference Centre, new venue for Parliament session November 28, 2002 THINGS WE DO November 28, 2002 Mosquitoes forcing NA shops to close up early November 26, 2002 Chief Justice pleads with skilled Guyanese to stay November 25, 2002 Diplomacy November 23, 2002 Residents group raises concerns about drainage, other matters November 21, 2002 Late for work? Don't blame it on the buses November 20, 2002 Police to enforce night spot closing times November 20, 2002 "We have to take tough positions to bring about change" - Samuel Hinds November 20, 2002 Internet café at GPOC November 19, 2002 Post office opening Internet cafe, business centre tomorrow November 19, 2002 Govt has no plan to privatise post office -Hinds November 18, 2002 GPOC seminar/retreat puts emphasis on security November 18, 2002 Some sellers of goods employ scams to rob consumers November 14, 2002 Islam means peace November 13, 2002 Ogle Airport developers pledge strict compliance with EPA November 10, 2002 Ogle airport investors say they are complying with environment act November 9, 2002 Child who caught public's attention dies after surgery November 8, 2002 Residents group says EIA report flawed November 7, 2002 Ogle airport expansion November 5, 2002 Responsibility November 3, 2002 Force should be last resort against Iraq November 3, 2002 Supplementing the advances being made in the interior November 1, 2002 Team probing Harbour Bridge collision November 1, 2002 'You're the newie-you take this one' - Amos to Lammy October 31, 2002 Damage to Demerara Harbour Bridge by vessels October 31, 2002 Customs modernising system through international online networking October 31, 2002 Upgraded computer system for Customs October 30, 2002 New guide for senior citizens October 30, 2002 Harbour bridge reopens October 27, 2002 Harbour bridge shut after barge slams into high span October 26, 2002 Demerara Harbour Bridge damaged again October 26, 2002 A meet and right honour for a Caribbean journalist October 25, 2002 Sparta Global: on the road to an efficient mass transit system October 24, 2002 Intensifying the decentralisation of Government services October 23, 2002 Courts launches `CourtsCover' insurance range October 22, 2002 Courts launches new insurance plans October 19, 2002 Carter Center appoints Guyana democracy programme project director October 19, 2002 Banks launches Coca Cola Light October 19, 2002 The boys at the bar October 18, 2002 At colourful African Holocaust Day ceremony October 13, 2002 Profitt Village residents concerned about salt water intrusion October 13, 2002 Kurupukari ferry commuters will only pay one-way fare October 12, 2002 Kurupukari ferry hikes implemented Rupununi businessmen disturbed October 9, 2002 We must beware the manipulation October 9, 2002 Hoyte files libel suit against Luncheon, GNNL October 9, 2002 Despite challenges, Relief Council fulfilling mandate October 7, 2002 Coming together in the national interest October 3, 2002 Good governance, democracy gets US$1.5M American boost October 1, 2002 More U.S. support to strengthen democracy here October 1, 2002 UNDP delegate offers peace proposal October 1, 2002 Coast Guard, Fire Service joint effort saves trawler September 25, 2002 New engine for Delta 767 September 25, 2002 Banks DIH now sole distributor for Smirnoff Red vodka locally September 25, 2002 Chinese to assist with Liliendaal Conference Centre September 25, 2002 Life goes on September 24, 2002 Delta's 767 being fixed September 24, 2002 Boeing 767 makes emergency landing at Timehri September 23, 2002 Garbage from clean-up campaign to be analyzed September 23, 2002 The Facilitator’ September 22, 2002 China to help Guyana build international conference centre September 20, 2002 Whether Guyana should boycott the Miss World pageant to protest Nigeria’s stoning sentence of a mother over adultery September 16, 2002 Row brews over Stabroek Market repairs September 12, 2002 Guyanese in New York arrested over plot to kill for insurance proceeds September 5, 2002 Guyanese linked in plot to kill for insurance September 5, 2002 NDCs face serious garbage disposal problems September 3, 2002 Palm Court gaming zone deemed illegal August 31, 2002 Demerara Life sees 27% decline in policies issued last year August 31, 2002 80% of population to have water meters over next five years -Baksh August 28, 2002 Team completes training for national census August 27, 2002 Work progressing on major water projects countrywide -Baksh August 27, 2002 Modern passenger launches could be a solution August 20, 2002 THAG's bachelors' auction heat up city August 18, 2002 Baring, daring and dishes August 18, 2002 Government actively considering Guyana law school - Luncheon August 16, 2002 Mother of nine has burnt out home rebuilt August 16, 2002 Some families would have to move, job opportunities seen August 10, 2002 Foreign Affairs Ministry deplores erroneous report August 3, 2002 Fuel prices up between 6.2% to 9.2% August 1, 2002 Representing Guyana's Interest overseas July 31, 2002 Associated Press Report news item misleading says army major July 30, 2002 Scout body seeks $40M for Carib Jam July 23, 2002 The work is cut out July 19, 2002 A world without conscience June 30, 2002 Guyana Council of Churches plans closer contact with other religions June 26, 2002 Skills training at Kuru Kuru June 23, 2002 Works Ministry understaffed - auditor general June 22, 2002 Start of population census now set for October June 21, 2002 Away from Guyanese stress June 21, 2002 Shallow grave murder suspect found hanging June 19, 2002 Body of woman found in shallow grave June 18, 2002 Who will win the football World Cup? June 18, 2002 Strange happenings at West Demerara Secondary School June 16, 2002 Of palaces and luxury June 14, 2002 Army breaching tender board, other procedures -Goolsarran June 7, 2002 Cabinet outreach generally successful June 4, 2002 Who's in charge? June 2, 2002 Youth Parliament sends strong signal to politicians May 30, 2002 U.S. visa fees increased May 29, 2002 Contracts are awarded on guidelines May 22, 2002 Are you a responsible citizen? May 22, 2002 Cultural vitriol May 19, 2002 DFID concerned over discrimination charge May 19, 2002 The Coroners Act is worthy of study May 19, 2002 The rewards of reading May 19, 2002 Compensation for what? May 17, 2002 Commendable, sterling efforts May 15, 2002 Guyana's modern mother May 10, 2002 Cultural institutions May 10, 2002 Big Tobacco's quantum leap May 9, 2002 Guyana urged to ratify Ottawa Convention banning landmines May 8, 2002 El Dorado 15-year-old rum wins Platinum award May 7, 2002 Demtoco records another strong, profitable performance May 7, 2002 Tobacco marketing to see radical shift come year end May 5, 2002 Angst revisited May 5, 2002 Demolishing International Organisation May 1, 2002 Lumumba departs with the nation's best wishes May 1, 2002 Lewis calls on govt to implement ILO conventions April 30, 2002 Another Amnesty conflict April 30, 2002 Musings on the seeds of social consciousness April 29, 2002 A bill not intended to be understood by the literate April 28, 2002 Angst in Guyana April 28, 2002 Firm action needed in speedboat operations April 27, 2002 Message from Essequibo April 26, 2002 Time for the diaspora to speak out on black youth April 19, 2002 Texas team declares NA Town Council `broke' April 13, 2002 Higher acquisition costs blamed April 8, 2002 New U.S. visa rules halt marriages April 8, 2002 Things that bother me April 8, 2002 From Cheddi's cell April 5, 2002 Xavier promises continued progress on infrastructure this year April 3, 2002 The noise has become unbearable March 28, 2002 GPSU plans to strike March 27, 2002 The governance of the world March 24, 2002 A growing, menacing problem March 23, 2002 Constitution empowers president to discipline permanent secretaries March 15, 2002 Integrity Commission publishes list of defaulters March 8, 2002 Advice and Consent March 6, 2002 African religious survivals in Guyana March 3, 2002 Going after the new, flashy rich... March 3, 2002 Make a higher contribution to culture of peace - Green February 27, 2002 Distinguished son decorated with 'Order of Excellence' February 26, 2002 Obeah: is it real? February 25, 2002 New Amsterdamers cite recreation, garbage facilities as sore points February 23, 2002 Brain drain February 21, 2002 S.A. Nabi lands $1.65B CARICOM headquarters deal February 21, 2002 G$1.65B contract awarded for CARICOM complex February 21, 2002 U.S ambassador sees optimistic signs for Guyana February 19, 2002 Sad flag-raising farce in Guyana February 19, 2002 The Black man's condition February 15, 2002 No evidence that led accused was racing February 14, 2002 Luncheon dismisses reports of PM's resignation February 14, 2002 More than 40 apply for derelicts contract February 13, 2002 Mother of 11 gets more assistance February 13, 2002 $2.2B Linden project 'leaps' into being February 12, 2002 Linden welcomes long-awaited advancement project February 12, 2002 Human resources are wasted on the Essequibo Coast February 10, 2002 Sabotage at Belladrum bridge February 10, 2002 GHRA outlines its stand on current issues February 9, 2002 This government is responsible February 8, 2002 Deed of Gift for Odetta February 7, 2002 Towns to reform property tax system January 29, 2002 No charges laid as yet - police January 23, 2002 Guyana to feature in movie on slavery January 23, 2002 PPP/C denies Opposition charges in Sharma assault January 23, 2002 Deplorable attack January 23, 2002 Four men attack, beat C.N. Sharma January 22, 2002 Martin Luther King award puts spotlight on Guyana January 22, 2002 Gunshots fired in Buxton incident January 22, 2002 Parliament in a coma January 20, 2002 Guyana Ambassador in U.S. gets Martin Luther King Award January 20, 2002 Guyanese-born UN Assistant Secretary-General publishes book January 20, 2002 A positive mindset January 17, 2002 What are your expectations for this year's budget? January 14, 2002 Hoyte accuses international agencies of hypocrisy January 12, 2002 ...Ever, in my lifetime? January 11, 2002 Mother claims abandoned children January 11, 2002 Playing loud music can be a criminal offence January 11, 2002 Not sharing the noisy fun hours January 9, 2002 British Foreign Minister to head high-level team to Guyana January 8, 2002 Cabinet approved sale of govt stake in New GPC January 7, 2002 Revert to old reading habits January 6, 2002 Focus will be on investment, technical and financial assistance January 6, 2002 Common sense call January 5, 2002 Religious convergence January 4, 2002 Looking ahead January 1, 2002 President promises improvement in public services January 1, 2002 President hopes for more `meaningful inclusion' January 1, 2002 2001 in review January 1, 2002 A time to forge ahead January 1, 2002 2001 Articles 2000 Articles 1999 Articles 1998 Articles Articles before 1998 If you do not see the 'Guyana: Land of Six Peoples' drop-down menu on the left then please click here to enter through the front door which will give you additional options and information.