Economic nightmare at New Skeldon Sugar Factory
Leader of the Alliance for Change, Raphael Trotman, is of the opinion that the recent revelations emanating from the Skeldon Sugar Modernisation Plant (SSMP) in light of the continued ignoring of warnings by the Opposition are symptomatic of a government that has outlasted its usefulness. Trotman said that the government has become so in love [...]
Guyana needs Lay Magistrates
- Justice Desiree Bernard Justice Desiree Bernard of the Caribbean Court of Justice stressed the need for Justices of Peace to become more active and the importance of Lay Magistrates. Justice Bernard was at the time addressing a meeting held yesterday by the Justice of Peace and Commissioner of Oaths to Affidavits Association. According to [...]
Marriott deal dead, a casualty of global financial crisis
Even as the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the required permit for the construction of the Marriott Hotel is being assessed, the deal has fallen through. This is according to Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo, who during a recent press briefing, told media operatives that the investors have signaled their intention to pull out [...]
City workers still awaiting payment
- even as the need for change is emphasised From all indications, the workers of the Georgetown municipality will not receive their December wages and salaries this year since the municipality, up to yesterday, had not received monies expected from Government and other sources. The municipality was also relying on the approval of a city [...]
Lower broadband rates will be influenced by the markets
Broadband service rates will reduce once persons buy into the service when the new Suriname-Guyana submarine cable system is in place. Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company, Joseph Singh, at the multi-million-dollar deal signing ceremony said that at a national level there will be need for upgrades to facilitate the advanced [...]
The media is crucial to national development
Prime Minister Tillman speaks Most of you are aware of my government’s view regarding the media and the important role it must play in the deepening of our democratic process. In fact if you followed my history, you would clearly appreciate my conviction that a free and unbridled media is a critical pillar in the [...]
Cattle stranded in flood waters
Hundreds of cattle have been left stranded aback of Black Bush Polder, Albion Estate and other backland areas in Berbice. On Monday, an aerial view of the communities showed hundreds of animals standing in flooded fields and on soggy dams. Others were sitting and the situation repeated itself behind Albion Estate. There is a huge [...]
Health Ministry spends $100M to assist patients
The local Health Ministry has spent in excess of $100 M this year in its efforts to provide medical assistance to citizens. Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy made this disclosure yesterday during a press briefing at the Health Ministry’s Brickdam headquarters. “We at the Ministry provide a great deal of assistance…At the central ministry, in [...]
After 30 years Jonestown surfaces. Why only now?
by Oscar Ramjeet It is unbelievable. After 30 long years lawmakers in Guyana now see it fit to raise questions in the National Assembly in Guyana about the circumstances that led to the establishment of the People’s Temple of the Disciples of Christ (People’s Temple) led by Reverend Jim Jones in a remote location in [...]
Barbados-based Guyanese stabbed to death
The Barbados police are investigating the murder of 34-year-old Guyanese national, Richard Anthony Flores, who was stabbed dead yesterday morning by a yet unidentified man, following a dispute they had at approximately 2:00 hours that same day. The altercation took place at Bullens Avenue, Dalkeith, in the parish of St Michael, which is some distance [...]
Consultation is enshrined in Constitution — Opposition parties
By Gary Eleazar Constitutionality, consultation, interpretation, definition of law as against applied as law and application of Parliamentary Standing Orders, among other technical jargons, were spewed for hours on Monday leaving the speaker unable to pronounce on whether the Trade Union Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2008 should be proceeded with at that sitting. A decision was [...]
Escaped prisoner gets additional two years jail
…admits to killing a man while on the run A prisoner, who was on the run for the past two years, and who was recaptured last week, was sentenced to two years jail by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. Ronald Daniels, 28, called “Black Boy”, of Bethany, Essequibo Coast, had this additional sentence added to [...]
National cyclist to do community work for ganja possession
National cyclist Judah Klass, 20, of 30 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, who claimed that he was advised to use marijuana as a medicine, will have to spend the next six months in jail if he fails to pay a fine of $6,000. In addition, Klass will have to do two months of community service in the [...]
Recovering addicts meet current inmates
…as Salvation Army hosts reunion The Men’s Social Centre of the Salvation Army yesterday held an ex-clients’ reunion and fellowship, with the new members of its Drug Rehabilitation programme, their family members and friends affording some of the ex-clients an opportunity to express their gratitude for the assistance the Salvation Army had provided. The counsellors [...]
Stolen dress lands teen in court
Corretta Marshall, 18, of 29 New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, and a customer service representative of Qualfon Guyana, yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson because she was accused of stealing a dress. It is alleged that on December 23, last, she stole one dress worth $4,800 from Fazia’s Collections. Marshall pleaded not guilty to the [...]
Immigration officer on bail for passport forgery
Telrote Griffith, 22, of Lot 11 Joint Service Housing Scheme, yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson charged with forging a passport document. He pleaded not guilty. The Immigration Officer attached to the Passport Offices at Camp Street was allegedly arrested with a passport document on February 1, 2008, on a suspicion that he [...]
Men fined for illegal entry into Guyana
Venezuelan nationals, Alejandro Butto, 34; Adelso Antonio Romero Archila; and Jesus Gomez, yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to face charges of illegal entry into Guyana. They are accused of failing to present themselves to immigration authorities. The men reportedly entered Guyana on Boxing Day. They pleaded guilty and asked to explain their [...]
Barbados-based Guyanese stabbed to death
The Barbados police are investigating the murder of 34-year-old Guyanese national, Richard Anthony Flores, who was stabbed dead yesterday morning by a yet unidentified man, following a dispute they had at approximately 2:00 hours that same day. The altercation took place at Bullens Avenue, Dalkeith, in the parish of St Michael, which is some distance [...]
ACDA spearheads Kwanzaa observances
The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) is currently spearheading Kwanzaa, which commenced on December 26 and will culminate tomorrow. As was illustrated in a brilliant letter written by Robin Williams last December, “Kwanzaa was born out of a struggle by African Americans to, among other things, develop and project an identity in contrast to [...]
Despite several setbacks, Bodybuilding enjoyed a great year – Frank Tucker
By Michael Benjamin President of the Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GABBFF), Frank Tucker is adamant that despite undergoing severe challenges, the GABBFF has enjoyed a favourable year. He is also optimistic that in the new dispensation that his executives will be able to incorporate rural, as well as participation at the level of [...]
2008, encouraging for Powerlifting
Consolidation time in 09 – President Peter Green By Franklin Wilson While it is not one of the popular sports when compared to Football and Cricket, the rise of Powerlifting in Guyana in 2008 has been very encouraging, so says President of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation, Peter Green. In just his first year at [...]
Gunmen hold up three women at Non Pareil
-residents appeal for street lights Police on the East Coast of Demerara have launched a hunt for two armed bandits who attacked three young women at Non Pareil, relieving them of cash, cell phones and other articles on Monday night. Police believe that the bandits are the same perpetrators who have been carrying out a [...]
I’m not satisfied with progress of cycling – George Humphrey
GCF must be more open By Franklin Wilson Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) Life Member and CEO of Roraima Bikers Club (RBC) George Humphrey, say he is not satisfied with the progress of the sport in Guyana. Humphrey, who as a businessman has pumped millions of dollars into cycling over the 20 years he has been [...]
Health Ministry was not obligated to transfer patient – RHO
Regional Health Officer (RHO) of Region Seven, Merlene Ferrier, yesterday sought to “clear the air” on a recent report which suggested that officials of the Bartica Hospital failed to facilitate a patient’s transfer to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). According to an article published in last Sunday’s edition of this newspaper, a resident of [...]
Underdog wins Domino competition in Wakenaam
Underdog emerged victorious in a feature Domino competition played at Carlosh residence at Good Success in Wakenaam last Sunday. Underdog totalled 82 games with Carlosh Ramnarine getting 16, David Ramlall 16, James Ramnarine 15 and Anand Dhanyshore 14. Pacesetters came second with 80 games. Amit Ramnarine chalked up 16 and Pooran 14, while All Star [...]
