Another leptospirosis death
Ralph Stewart, 50, of 5 Hadfield Street, Lodge became the latest victim of the flood waters when he succumbed last night. He had been admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital with a temperature and immediately his family decided that they would take him to hospital since the symptoms appeared to be leptospirosis. Eventually, after tests, [...]
37 suspected lepto cases detected – CMO
By Sharmain Cornette Since the current rainy season commenced, the Ministry of Health has detected 37 suspected cases of leptospirosis, 10 of which have since been confirmed. This disclosure was made by Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shamdeo Persaud, during an exclusive interview with this newspaper yesterday. According to Dr Persaud, the ministry began observing [...]
Draconian legislation primary reason for overcrowded prisons
…lack of judges and ineffective police prosecution also at fault – Basil Williams Prominent attorney-at-law and Member of Parliament Basil Williams yesterday lambasted recent comments by Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee, who had told this newspaper that a major factor in improving the criminal justice system and reducing the overcrowding of the prisons is [...]
GDF announces promotions of 494 officers and ranks
Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, President Bharrat Jagdeo, has approved the promotions of 494 ranks of the Guyana Defence Force. The list of promotions comprises 78 officers and 416 other ranks, and is effective from January 1, 2009. Twenty-six officers and 162 other ranks were confirmed in their posts, while 52 officers and 254 other [...]
Digicel fairy grants wish to mechanic
…will live free for a year, dream vacation, money to donate, among others For months Digicel customers have been hoping and praying that the Digicel fairy would grant them their wish of living free for a year. Travelling mechanic, Muneram Nageshar, was yesterday granted his wishes by the Digicel fairy after winning the Digicel [...]
Security guard found face-down in trench
When 64-year-old Philbert Liverpool did not show up for work on Sunday night, his employers believed that he was not feeling well and maybe had called it a day. What they did not know was that the security guard did leave his Ogle, East Coast Demerara home at about 20:00 to go to work. [...]
New well in the pipeline for Tuschen
- new Housing and Water Minister visits affected community Newly appointed Minister of Housing and Water, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, accompanied by top brass of the Guyana Water Inc. and senior Region Three officials, on Saturday visited Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, to take a first hand look at the Tuschen Well Station which recently encountered [...]
GPL gears for prepaid meter service
- U.S. company awarded US$500,000 supply contract UtiliSol, a company from Chattanooga, Tennessee (USA), pushing energy innovation in developing countries, has been awarded a US$500,000 contract to provide prepaid energy options to 2,300 households in Guyana. Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL), Mr Bharat Dindyal, confirmed the award of [...]
Dismissed for failing to come to work in the future
Mohamed Deen, a former equipment worker who was previously working with Region Four, was dismissed by the Region for not coming to work four days in the future. Deen presented his termination letter, dated March 12, 2008, to this newspaper, and it read: “You were absent from work for period 16-19 March, 2008 without submitting [...]
Agriculture Ministry requests GDF assistance to monitor EDWC
…water dumping into Mahaica/Mahaicony outlets ceases Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud yesterday confirmed in a telephone interview that he has submitted a request to the Secretary of the Defence Board wherein he would like to have the assistance of the Guyana Defence Force in monitoring the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC). According to the minister, [...]
Plans afoot to ensure minimal impact
Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud has said that, at present, the administration is currently making and is still assessing more interventions that could be made to minimise the impact of the extended rainfall on Guyana’s first-quarter export commitments, particularly in the rice and sugar sectors. The minister said that there were some supplies remaining from last [...]
Guyanese talks of life as a leader in the U.S. Army
(Reprinted from YumaSun.com) A top leader at Yuma Proving Ground says that soldiers serving in the Army today are simply the best he’s ever seen. That’s saying a lot when you are Command Sgt. Maj. Forbes Daniels with 24years of active service to this country. But Forbes Daniels returned not long ago from service [...]
Finally…
The growing pile of garbage along Sussex Street has been cleared, much to the satisfaction of persons who live in the environs. Late last week, persons had expressed concern over the refuse, saying that it was both an eyesore and a health worry. The growing pile of garbage had long since started to reek, and [...]
City obligated to pay workers millions in retroactive monies
The deferring of leave passage payment to senior municipal workers was cited as a means through which the Guyana Labour Union (GLU)-represented workers can be afforded the retroactive sum of their wage increase for the year 2007 and 2008. This proposal was made by Councillor Junior Garrett when the municipality held its statutory meeting yesterday. [...]
M&CC to review relationship with Republic Bank
The failure of the Republic Bank to render assistance to the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown when it was faced with its recent financial crisis may see the municipality rethinking the relationship it currently has with that banking institution. This notion was highlighted yesterday at the municipality’s first statutory meeting for the [...]
Cops nab suspected ‘trigger man’
Police have detained a suspect who is believed to be one of the gunmen who killed businessman Ricardo Henriques at the Juice Power establishment on Middle Street last November. A police official said that the suspect, known as ‘Nellie’, of Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, was arrested yesterday afternoon in Mandela Avenue. The official said that [...]
Lack of practice main reason for defeat says Manager
Coach blames lack of players’ mental fortitude By Sean Devers in Grenada Guyana plunged to an embarrassing innings and 147-run defeat to the Windward Islands before Tea on day three of their opening regional four-day cricket match in Grenada Sunday as they fell for only their fifth total under 100 in regional first-class competition. Over [...]
Man remanded over broken glass door
Junior Nedd, 32, of Lot 33 D’Urban Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown, yesterday appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to face the charge of unlawful and malicious damage to property. It is alleged that, last January 8, the defendant broke the glass door of Jacqueline Olyveldt. Nedd pleaded not guilty. Ms. Olyveldt, who owns a shop [...]
Devon Smith aims for 1000 runs this season
….and Windies recall for England series Stuart Williams (974), Carl Hooper (954) and Chris Gayle (945) are the only batsmen in regional first-class cricket to reach 900 runs in a single season since the inaugural match was played in 1865. With a magnificent double century in his opening game against Guyana and with 12 matches [...]
Shooting at Robb Street suspect nabbed after two months on the run
After being on the run for almost two months, Idi Bowman ended up being caught by police officers. Bowman, 27, of 57 Robb Street, allegedly discharged a loaded firearm with the intent to murder Sophia Pitman, on November 18 last year. He was not required to plead. He is also charged with receiving stolen property, [...]
Khan replies to Michael Benjamin article
President of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association Affeeze Khan has responded to an article appearing in last Sunday’s edition of the Kaieteur news, written by sports journalist Michael Benjamin. Here is the full text of Khan’s reply: “It is with much consternation that as the President of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association I must reply [...]
Sophia woman remanded for killing Barbadian
A Sophia woman who is accused of killing her Barbadian lover was remanded to prison when she appeared before a magistrate at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court. Tramangra Williams, of South Sophia, appeared before Magistrate Yohannseh Cave on a charge of murder allegedly committed on Barbadian national Tyrone Best. Best died on January 3, 2009 at [...]
Duo charged for assaulting reporter, man fined for army boots
June-Ann St. Jules, 43, of Harris Street, Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, and Raul Prince, also 43, of Broad Street, Charlestown, were yesterday granted $65,000 bail after the two made their court appearance before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. The two defendants, on November 26, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, used insulting, threatening and abusive language [...]
Rock among top junior performers
-recognised as a special talent Strong performances by eighteen year-old Guyana Defence Force Private Clevon Rock has placed him among the top contenders for the 2008 junior sports personality award. Rock, who earned a silver medal at the Junior Commonwealth Games in Pune, India, produced a devastating display to record the fastest knockout in the [...]
Off to jail for one shotgun cartridge
David Edwards, 45, of Princeville Village, Mahdia, will have to remain in jail until January 21, ostensibly for being in possession of a shotgun cartridge. Yesterday, he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to face the charge of the unlawful possession of firearm cartridge, and pleaded not guilty. It is alleged that last January [...]
