Sunken treasure ship found 40 miles off Guyana’s coast
…may contain10 tons of gold bullion, 70 tons of platinum, 11/2 tons of industrial diamonds and 16 million carats of gem-quality diamonds A United States-based marine research and recovery firm, Sub Sea Research, has claimed that it has located the wreck of a merchant ship under some 800 feet of water approximately 40 miles off [...]
Two-yr-old dies after falling on wine glass
Investigations are ongoing into the death of two-year-old Malaki Osbourne, of South Ruimveldt Gardens, who suffered a horrific death after being impaled by a wine glass on which he fell. Malaki, who was a student at the Tender Heart Playgroup, died yesterday afternoon, at around 14:00hrs, while receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital [...]
Immigration Consultant responds to allegations
Canadian visa scam… In the wake of allegations of fraud by several persons who were reportedly conned out of large sums of money by persons claiming to be in a position to obtain Canadian Student Visas, Immigration Consultant Balwant Persaud has disassociated himself from the scheme. Several persons, including Seesahai Mohan who had contacted this [...]
GPL refuses to comment on who will pay for loss
Senior official insists that fuel could be salvaged The only comment that Winston Brassington, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Power and Light company (GPL), would make prior to a review of the facts as they relate to the cause and cost of the discovery of water in a supply of fuel [...]
Police ban cell phone use by ranks on duty
While the police are supposed to set the example for drivers who use their cell phones whilst driving, the administration of the force has gone a step further, and has banned the use of cellular phones by its ranks while they are on specific duties. Kaieteur News understands that a team headed by Head of [...]
Guyana needs a voice to champion its cause in EU
- President Jagdeo Head of State, President Bharrat Jagdeo, says that his recent trip to Greece was aimed at fostering an alliance that would provide a voice to champion the causes of developing countries such as Guyana, when the EU Council meets. This disclosure was made by the President during a media briefing on his [...]
State of the World’s Children 2009 launched
…highlights need for acceleration of progress on maternal mortality Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has called for the establishment of a new worldwide fund which countries can access to reduce the incidence of maternal and child deaths. At the launching of the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) “State of the World’s Children” Report for 2009, [...]
Capacity of reference laboratory to be boosted
- Director The capabilities of the National Public Health Reference Institute to conduct advanced leptospirosis tests will soon become a reality, according to director of the institution, Dr Colin Roach. The doctor’s disclosure came during a recent interview with this newspaper. At the moment, he said, the laboratory has the capacity to carry out rapid [...]
Singh beats Panday 15-12 to retain GCB Presidency
..says there will be changes to Guyana’s cricket By Sean Devers With the historic Bourda ground as a backdrop, the largest media contingent to cover a local cricket event in recent times converged at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) to witness incumbent Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) President Chetram Singh beat Georgetown Cricket [...]
2009 will see improvement in the sport – BFA boss, Keith O’Jeer
Discipline and stronger youth focus, lead areas By Franklin Wilson While 2008 brought with it its fair share of challenges, Berbice Football Association (BFA) President Keith O’Jeer proudly states that this year his association will be aiming for great improvement in every area, on and off the field. And while the current [...]
La Rose ready to play pivotal role for WI team
- much healthier now after knee injury By Rawle Welch Guyana and West Indies selectee Albert La Rose told Kaieteur Sport yesterday that he expects to be fully fit for the IRB’s Sevens World Series in Hong Kong from March 27-29.
Horatio, Morgan wins respective categories
AAG Cross–Country Race National athletes, Dennis Horatio and Alika Morgan won the male and female categories respectively yesterday when the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) held its season–opening Cross–Country race at Kuru Kururu. Horatio, representing Progressive Youth Club, clocked 19:27.92 that made him the first athlete to cross the finish line while Rising Stars [...]
D’Andrade places seventh in Trinidad Marathon
– bettered last year’s performance, misses record By Edison Jefford In a star–studded field of regional and international athletes, local distance champ, Lionel D’Andrade finished seventh overall and bettered last year’s performance in the CLICO Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon. D’Andrade, who had to compete with defending champion Simon Sawe, Trinidad record holder, Ronnie Holassie [...]
Panday not keen on extending cricket administration career
Promises to still help areas which supported him for elections After losing 15-12 to Chetram Singh in the race for the Guyana Cricket Board Presidency yesterday, Bish Panday admitted that he was deeply disappointed with the results but stressed that he was not bitter with anyone. “I have served cricket for many years and I [...]
Only 11% of Guyanese babies are breast fed – UNICEF
Representative for the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Johannes Wedenig, has noted that only 11 percent of children under six months of age are exclusively breastfed in Guyana, as there is a lack of clear policies on micronutrient fortification of foods. At the launching of the State of the World’s Children Report 2009, Wedenig explained [...]
Drug rehab programmes to be established in Berbice
Rehabilitation programmes for substance abusers will be established at the New Amsterdam, Port Mourant and Skeldon Hospitals during the course of next month. Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, at a press conference on Saturday, said that these programmes will be managed by public health workers and volunteers from non governmental organizations (NGO’s). “The NGO’s will [...]
Cattle wreak havoc on rice crop
BENGAL, CORENTYNE — As cattle continue to wreak havoc with the rice crop in some cultivated areas, the President of the Guyana Rice Producers Association, Leekha Rambrich, is appealing to farmers to keep their cattle away from rice growing areas. Recently, farmers within the Number Fifty-Two/Seventy-Four area and Black Bush Polder complained of some extent [...]
Broadcasting of the sittings of the National Assembly is critical to deepening democracy
Dear Editor, The reasons advanced by the Government for denying Guyanese the opportunity to witness live unedited proceedings in the Parliament are far from satisfactory. The motion brought by the PNCR was unashamedly vetoed by the Government, who raked up all kinds of murky reasons as to why Guyanese should not have the right to [...]
Region Six reviews 2008 work programme
NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Region Six Chairman, Zulfikar Mustapha, is optimistic that 2009 would be the year to unwrap the potential of East Berbice/Corentyne. He is optimistic that the opening of the Berbice River Bridge would serve as a catalyst for development, along with other efforts of the government of the day. Mr. Mustapha pointed [...]
The character of the GHRA is exposed in its posturing
Dear Editor, It is not surprising to have seen a statement by the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) regarding the state of preparedness and several null allegations against the Government and other agencies. It was disappointing to know that the GHRA is criticising the valiant efforts of thousands of hard working Guyanese who have worked [...]
Robert Corbin is a tried and tested soldier
I have not written anything about the developments within the PNCR, because there was nothing to write about. Unlike many who are of the view that the PNCR is withering away because of the departure and resignations of a number of its leaders, I feel that this attrition can actually be helpful to the party, [...]
Guyana’s sugar industry set for take-off with new management changes
Dear Editor, Everyone is talking about what is happening in the sugar industry, and even moreso, the son of the late Dr. Jagan, Cheddi (Joey) Jagan Jr., in a recent letter in the SN, on 24th January, 2009, jumped on the bandwagon to further criticise the work of the Government. As a citizen of this [...]
Postal services to return to Paramakatoi
The residents of Paramakatoi have reason to celebrate: reports reaching Kaieteur News have said that the Guyana Post Office (GPO) will be resuming service to Paramakatoi shortly. For unexplained reasons, the delivery of mail to Paramakatoi had been stopped since last April, despite the numerous aircraft which travel into that area on a regular basis, [...]
Suspect’s fingerprints found in murdered pensioner’s home
- charges likely Fingerprints found in the home of the late Hector Marshall appear to link a prime suspect to the murder of that South Ruimveldt pensioner. Kaieteur News understands that the fingerprints match those of a man who has been in police custody since Thursday. Charges appear likely shortly. The same suspect was charged, [...]
Vital information on soil irrigation for rice farmers
Dear Editor, Please permit me to comment on an article entitled “Farmers requesting irrigation water despite high water level”, Guyana Chronicle, January 24th 2009. Although average rainfall in Guyana may be adequate for the needs of the rice crop, rain comes irregularly and dry spells are frequent, such that successful cultivation of two rice crops [...]
