GPL suffers $40 million in losses
…contaminated fuel the cause The Guyana Power and Light sustained some $40 million in losses over the past two weeks when it tried to ship fuel to the Anna Regina power station. The first shipment of fuel, some 75,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil, was shipped to the Essequibo Coast via a vessel operated [...]
Fate of suspended Customs officers still uncertain
…this despite multi-task force’s recommendation of reinstatement The fate of the six Customs officers who were recommended for reinstatement remains uncertain at this point in time, given that their reinstatement will have to be a decision of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Revenue Authority. This is according to GRA Commissioner-General Khurshid Sattaur, [...]
GHRA slams Agriculture Ministry on flooding situation
… Ministry says GHRA is a tool of convenience The manner in which drainage and irrigation rehabilitation has been carried out since 2005 has generated frustration in affected communities, the Guyana Human Rights Association said yesterday. In a statement issued yesterday afternoon, the Guyana Human Rights Association said that contracts for local drainage improvements [...]
NDC destroys houses in Region Three
- houses were on Government reserves – Regional Chairman The National Democratic Council (NDC) of Parika yesterday descended upon residents who had been occupying sections of Government reserves, just off of the main road in Parika, and began to demolish the structures they had erected. Newly elected NDC Chairman Krishna Samlall pointed out [...]
PNCR instructs MPs not to make submissions to Integrity Commission – Corbin
Mr Robert Corbin, Leader of the main opposition party, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), said that that party had instructed its Members of Parliament not to make submissions to the Integrity Commission until the court determines the legality in the setting up of the Commission. Corbin mounted a legal challenge to the constitutionality [...]
Disabled fisherman ponders his future
Russell Cornelius, who lost his legs on Sunday in a horrific accident at sea, has been transferred from the Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital. Russell appeared to be in better spirits when Kaieteur News visited him in Ward ‘A’ yesterday. However, the now-disabled man is concerned about his future and that of [...]
Dr Ramsammy debunks former First Lady’s accusation
Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has made it quite clear that he never had a conversation with former first lady, Varshnie Singh, during which he indicated to her that President Bharrat Jagdeo instructed him not to provide any assistance to her or Kids First Fund. At a press conference recently, Singh stated that she has [...]
Law passed for constant upgrade of medical practitioners
…cannot be registered unless they have 12 credits each year As moves are being made to regulate the health sector in Guyana, medical practitioners who do not have at least 12 academic sessions recognised by the Medical Council of Guyana will not be able to practise. After less than an hour of deliberations, the National [...]
Govt praise led to Murray’s resignation
The main opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) yesterday admitted that it was the praise the Government heaped upon its Chairman, Winston Murray, that was the cause of the quarrel which eventually led Murray to resign from his key position within the party. Party leader Robert Corbin yesterday said the Government was attempting to misuse [...]
Police inspectors and sergeants must relate better with members of the public
Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee yesterday briefed the inspectors and sergeants attached to the Guyana Police Force on their roles in the force. “You are the eyes and ears of the force,” said Rohee, reiterating that the inspectors and sergeants are the ones who are often in contact with members of the public. With this [...]
Mining sector earns 50% of Guyana’s foreign exchange
…drilling for oil to commence this year – PM Yesterday, in an overview of the mining sector, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds reported a creditable performance for 2008, but said that the global recession will more than likely have an impact on the industry. He noted that gold declaration for 2008 rose to 260,387 ounces, [...]
UK appoints first Ambassador to CARICOM
The Government of the United Kingdom is keen on helping to build the Region’s capacity to tackle crime. This is according to the Honourable Fraser Wheeler, who yesterday presented his credentials as Plenipotentiary Representative of the United Kingdom to CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Edwin Carrington. He is the first such representative from the UK to CARICOM. [...]
South Ruimveldt pensioner was strangled
- suspect still in custody Police yesterday continued to question the prime suspect in the murder of South Ruimveldt pensioner Hector Fitzroy Marshall, even as an autopsy revealed that the 64-year-old man was manually strangled. The suspect was arrested on Thursday in the wake of reports that he was seen in Marshall’s home. Kaieteur [...]
Police presents birthday gift to President Jagdeo
The Guyana Police Force made a birthday presentation to President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday. Assistant Commissioner, Administration, Krishna Lekhraj made the presentation on behalf of the Commissioner, Officers and other ranks of the Force to the President at the Office of the President. Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon and Minister of Public Service [...]
GNBS moves to register used tyre, cell phone dealers
Importers and local manufacturers of the commodities monitored by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) under its standards compliance programme, used tyre dealers and scale manufacturers are urged to be registered with the new GNBS for the year 2009. With respect to used tyre and cellular phone dealers, GNBS has said that a permit [...]
Report to be presented to Minister Lall by next month – Keith Burrowes
The lack of an established system to accurately provide financial data and the non-availability of necessary information were cited as the main hindrances to the completion of the inquiry into the affairs of the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown. Commissioner of Inquiry Keith Burrowes made this disclosure yesterday when asked for an [...]
SEVEN SCHOOLS RECEIVE CHESS SETS
-Sport could be the missing component in school curriculum-Dr. Fox By Rawle Welch Before, making the presentation of fifty (50) chess sets to representatives of seven of ten designated secondary schools in Region 4, Minister within the Ministry of Education Dr. Desrey Fox openly confessed that she knew very little about the game. Dr, Fox, [...]
Labourer falls to death from coconut tree
A 48-year-old labourer died while receiving treatment at the Leonora Cottage Hospital for treatment he sustained after falling from a coconut tree. The incident occurred at about 15:30 hours yesterday at Stewartville, West Coast Demerara. According to the police, Mukesh Harikushun, had climbed a coconut tree and apparently held on to a dry branch which [...]
Prosecution closes case in son’s murder
The prosecution yesterday closed its case in the trial of murder accused Clive Gall, who is charged with the June 21, 2007 stabbing death of his son, Clive Gall Junior. Their last witness was Dr. Nehaul Singh, who performed the autopsy on the body of the deceased. It was found that Clive Gall Junior died [...]
Fernandes in charge once again
-Outgoing President urges Board to preserve and extend sport By Rawle Welch Business Executive Phillip Fernandes was unanimously elected as President of the Guyana Hockey Board at its Annual General Meeting which was held last Thursday evening, at the GCC Pavilion. Fernandes, who had declined nomination at the previous AGM, was replaced by Timothy McIntosh [...]
The Future of the National Game is being placed at risk
Dear Sir, Those who stand in opposition to Chetram Singh retaining his position as President of the Guyana Cricket Board have gone very public in an orchestrated campaign to reduce his chances. Early in the month, ‘Cricket Observer,’ in a letter published in Kaieteur News, asked “Why must Singh be returned as G.C.B. head after [...]
Teaching them young
The Andrew ‘Sixheads’ Lewis Boxing Gym was built by the Government as a token of appreciation after Lewis had defeated James Page to become Guyana’s first world champion. The principal idea behind the construction of the facility was to accommodate the youngsters of Albouystown and the adjoining communities. It was hoped that these youngsters would [...]
GBBC plans initiatives to lift boxing from its dismal state
By Michael Benjamin The current dismal state of professional boxing has prompted officials of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) to convene a meeting to discuss ways of addressing the problem in an effort to create opportunities for local pugilists thus enabling them to launch off into the international arena. Former Secretary of the [...]
M&CC aids Cuba in wake of hurricane
The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown (M&CC) yesterday handed over two containers of supplies to Cuban Ambassador Pedro Arteaga Cardenas as part of their contribution to the citizens of Cuba, who recently suffered the effects of a disastrous hurricane. At a simple ceremony held at the municipal chambers, City Mayor Hamilton Green [...]
Keith Foster returned as RHTY&SC President
Reintroduction of membership fees for 2009 discussed Keith foster was returned unopposed as President of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) on Wednesday last when the club held their bi-annual elections at the Area ‘H’ Ground, Rose Hall Corentyne. Long serving Secretary / CEO Hilbert Foster was also returned for his 6th two-year [...]
