‘Skinny’s’ escape blamed on contractor’s error
A contractor’s mistake may have facilitated the escape of notorious criminal Jermaine ‘Skinny’ Charles. A senior source at the Sparendaam Police Station told this newspaper that the wooden portion of the floor of the lock-ups should not have been there in the first place. Instead, the entire floor should have been constructed with concrete. “Why [...]
State Funeral today for Guyana’s 1st President
Guyanese of every class, colour, creed and political affiliation yesterday turned up at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) to get a glimpse of the body of the late former President of Guyana, the Honorable Raymond Arthur Chung O.E., before he is accorded a state funeral today. The atmosphere was a sombre one as throngs of [...]
Nine-year-old perishes in Sophia ‘Blacka’
Ten-year-old friend survives after artificial respiration By Alex Wayne Screams of deep anguish filled the air in Guyhoc Park yesterday afternoon when a single-parent mother received news of her nine-year-old son’s drowning in the ‘Blacka’ at Sophia. Akeem Hinds, of Lot 1 Guyhoc Park, Georgetown, reportedly perished in the canal after he left his home [...]
Fishermen call for stiffer penalties for illegal fishing in local territory
There is need for stronger penalties to be implemented to deal with persons who are caught fishing illegally in Guyana’s waters. This is one of the issues that were highlighted yesterday when the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Agriculture hosted ‘Fishermen’s Day 2008.’ The fishermen lamented the fact that foreign countries have stiffer penalties [...]
Slaughtered miners…Arrival date of forensic expert unknown – Rohee
Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, says he is yet to receive word on when the requested forensic expert from the United States of America will arrive in Guyana to assist in ascertaining certain aspects of the Lindo Creek slaughter of eight miners, some 10 miles from Christmas Falls. President Bharrat Jagdeo, on Wednesday last, [...]
Sewerage problem in Albouystown continues
- despite complaints lodged almost a year ago Residents of the Albouystown area are upset over failure of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to rectify the sewerage problem that they have been facing for close to a year. According to a resident of the area, some time ago, one staffer from GWI came and inspected [...]
Substance abusers prone to mental disorders – Dr Bhiro Harry
The problem of substance abuse is undoubtedly linked to mental disorders, and according to Head of the Mental Health Unit at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr Bhiro Harry, the two problems can affect each other in many ways. Quoting from a study which was done in the United States of America, Dr Harry [...]
The show must go on, and it shall…The rebirth of the Theatre Guild
By Rustom Seegopaul Like a phoenix rising from its own ashes, so has the Theatre Guild risen once again, and along with it the hope that the era of theatre in Guyana has been reborn. The handing-over ceremony of the fully renovated facility to members of the executive committee was held last Saturday, and was [...]
Gender-based training to pave way for expanded substance abuse treatment – Minister Ramsammy
With the intent of ensuring that substance abuse treatment is offered to both males and females, the Ministry of Health will be initiating a gender-based training programme for those who will be tasked with providing care to persons who abuse substances. The programme, according to Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy, will be undertaken in collaboration [...]
CARIFESTA X fever hits Berbice
NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Berbicians were given a prelude to CARIFESTA X on Saturday night. The activity, which was held at the compound of the New Amsterdam Technical Institute, was free of charge and attracted hundreds of persons from as far as Corriverton and Georgetown. Chairman of the Region Six CARIFESTA X Committee, Faizal Jaffarally, [...]
Centenarian laid to rest
New Amsterdam, Berbice – Tears flowed freely as friends and relatives eulogized the woman who was possibly the oldest woman in Berbice – Ms. Ursula Julian. The Howard’s Alley, New Amsterdam resident died on June 22, just one month after she celebrated her 106th birthday. The celebration of her life was held at the Mission [...]
Humanitarian Mission donates house to a needy family
ROSE HALL TOWN, CORENTYNE – Humanitarian Mission 2008 kicked off yesterday at Rose Hall Town on the Corentyne. The New Jersey Arya Samaj, in collaboration with the Guyana Central Arya Samaj Humanitarian Mission, handed over the keys to a newly constructed home to Iris Latchman and her family of Rose Hall Town. The $700,000 two-bedroom [...]
Man dies after vehicle topples
The relatives of 33-year-old Lloyd Mendonza are now in mourning after an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) which he was driving toppled on a Mahdia trail, claiming his life. The accident occurred on Saturday morning, after which Mendonza, of Lot 34 Ruimveldt Ocean View, West Coast Demerara, had to be air-dashed to the city. He was taken [...]
Journalism of speculations and allegations
DEAR EDITOR, About 200 years ago, President Jefferson said: “The only security of all is in a free press.” And in 1823, he said: “The force of public opinion cannot be resisted when permitted freely to be expressed. The agitation it produces must be submitted to…” But, today, in many different parts of the world, [...]
Reintroduce religious education in the school system
DEAR EDITOR, I heartily support Mr. Roger Williams’ call for the re-introduction of Religious Education in the school system (SN Letter June 24, 2008). As well as attempting to deal with the moral issues raised by Mr. Williams, religious education will help our children to be more tolerant of and open-minded about other faiths and [...]
Jeffrey, Fernandes capture Open titles
- Jinx finally broken……….Jeffrey By Rawle Welch Kristian Jeffrey produced a master-class display to capture his first Men’s Open National title after he trounced the experienced Robert Fernandes in straight sets 9/4, 9/1, 9/3, while former World #27 Nicolette Fernandes romped to an easy 9/5, 9/0, 9/1 win over Caribbean Under-15 champion Ashley Khalil last [...]
People are the problem, not dogs
DEAR EDITOR, With the recent controversy about pit bull attacks, why don’t some owners understand that failing to enclose their dogs in a fence in a yard with a gate, or keeping their dogs on a leash, will prevent these terrible attacks on people? Responsible ownership starts from the time your chosen breed of dog [...]
A deliberate ploy to deflect attention from pressing issues
DEAR EDITOR, What was an interactive programme that gave Berbicians an actual voice on the airwaves in airing matters of concerns to them is now a one-sided conversation that is continually called “Let’s Talk Berbice”, aired on Channel 15. Of recent, this programme does not entertain any callers. If the programme allows callers, then it [...]
Morgan snatches fourth consecutive CARICOM 10k title in Antigua
Johnson finishes fourth as Ballantyne retains male crown By Sean Devers Seventeen-year-old Guyanese distance runner Alika Morgan continued her dominance in the annual CARICOM 10k race by running away with her fourth consecutive victory in the women’s division yesterday morning in Antigua. Morgan, the female champion since the inaugural event in St Lucia in 2005, [...]
Hercules holds Jabloteh
(Trinidad Express) – A last-gasp Collie Hercules penalty put the brakes on T&T Pro League defending champions CLICO San Juan Jabloteh as they were held 3-3 by Tobago United in Couva yesterday. In slippery conditions at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Jabloteh made heavy weather of bottom-placed Tobago but looked to have done enough for the [...]
GWI needs to reconsider its cut-off time
DEAR EDITOR, One is left to wonder what GWI is playing at. For the last three weeks here on the East Coast, the cut-off time for water in the evenings has been getting progressively earlier. What once was a 21:00hr cut off time has now become an 18:45hr time. This time kept going down by [...]
Who’s who in Guyana Under-19 cricket team
By Sean Devers Guyana begin the defence of their West Indies under-19 three-day cricket title against the Leeward Islands in Barbados from July 4 and Kaieteur Sports continues its series of profiles of the 14-man squad, Manager and Coach as the team hunt a hat-trick of titles on the Island where Guyana won their first [...]
Tony Deyal – A switch in time
The whole cricket world was talking last week about Kevin Pietersen’s “switch hitting” when he changed from right-handed to left-handed during a one-day game between his team, England and New Zealand. Whatever switch he hit, and whatever furore or frustration he caused, it could not have been worse than the switch that Caribbean Airlines pulled [...]
The Freddie Kissoon column – DECENT PEOPLE
There are no scientific laws governing normative or psychological behaviour of human beings. There are no scientific principles that inhere in the movement of history. One great historian once wrote that: “History is just one damned thing after another,” varying that now famous statement by the American writer Elbert Hubbard (1859-1915), who originally used the [...]
Mining and development
For most Guyanese who live on the coastlands (and that means almost ninety percent of the population), mining is outside their everyday radar. The recent brutal slaying and immolation of eight diamond miners deep in our interior, however, has forced many to deal with the reality that life and “economic” activities go on continuously there, [...]
