Erskine to probe ‘rampant corruption’ in Georgetown Prisons
–ranks fingered in organized crime ring within prison walls By Michael Jordan Director of Prisons, Dale Erskine has promised to investigate allegations about a ring of corrupt junior and senior prison staffers who collude with prisoners to smuggle drugs, cash, alcohol and cell phones in the Georgetown Prison. The reports and other serious allegations surfaced [...]
Budget prescribes unachievable targets – Corbin
… AFC laments no mention of job creation The 2009 projections in the budget as set out by Dr Ashni Singh in his Budget have been condemned by leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Robert Corbin as grandiose and unachievable. Mr Corbin said that the expectations are laudable if achievable but not realistic. [...]
Essequibo man rapes mother, remanded
A 25-year-old of Sparta, Essequibo Coast, who allegedly raped his mother on several occasions, while she was under the influence of alcohol, was remanded to prison by Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty. Ramkellwan was not required to plead to the indictable charge of rape. It is alleged that on December 16, 2006, at Sparta Village, Essequibo [...]
Lawmen remanded on bribe allegation
Five serving members of the Guyana Police Force were yesterday charged and remanded to prison after making a court appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. Corporal Tyron Edwards, 38, of 203 Prospect East Bank Demerara; Police Constable John Blake, 24, of 3086 North Ruimveldt Park; Corporal Carl Ifill, 40, of 92 Canterbury Walk, Beterverwagting, [...]
Budget duplicates last year’s efforts on airstrip projects
…project profile differs from Minister’s presentation By Tusika Martin and Gary Eleazar Parliamentarians are preparing to debate the 2009 Budget, which on Monday was presented under the theme, ‘Working together, reinforcing resilience’ in the National Assembly. This year’s budget, however, includes several projects that were scheduled to be partially completed, and in some cases fully [...]
City Hall identifies elusive Subryanville developer
Despite the reluctance on the part of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) to disclose the name of the developer constructing the illegal commercial establishment in Subryanville, Kaieteur News has learnt that a cease work letter has been sent to an individual named Mr. Latchmin Darampaul. City Hall served another cease work notice yesterday [...]
Poultry farmer lands carnal knowledge charge
Chicken farmer, 59-year-old Motilal Brijbhukan, of Lot 70 Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara, on Monday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to face the charge of carnal knowledge with teen. It is alleged that on February 4, 2009, at Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, the accused had carnal knowledge with a girl who [...]
Bartica Speedboat Association calling for better facilities
Members of the Bartica Speedboat Association are calling on the relevant authorities to provide them with all the necessary facilities to ensure the safety and comfort of commuters traveling from Parika to Bartica. During a meeting with some members, yesterday, it was noted that on a daily basis boat operators are being made to pay [...]
Renowned Guyanese Dr. Charles Denbow dies in Jamaica
Guyanese Dr Charles Denbow, a member of the renowned local family of medical experts, died yesterday morning in his adopted homeland of Jamaica. He was 63. Prof. Denbow, who on October 11, 2000 was appointed to the post of Professor in the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, [...]
SOL Manager promises reduction in kerosene, gasoline prices
Commerce Minister, Manniram Prashad yesterday met with manager of SOL, Ken Figaro, to discuss concerns of members of the Guyana Petrol Station Dealers Association. At the meeting, Figaro promised to address the concerns of the members of the Guyana Petrol Station Dealers Association, as it relates to their new contracts, which SOL will issue shortly. [...]
Singh, Mohamed named in 16-man Guyana squad for next match
Practice session fixed for 12:30hrs today at Stadium By Sean Devers The new Guyana senior selection Committee has selected a 16-man squad from which the final thirteen will be selected for Guyana next match in the WICB regional four-day cricket tournament against Jamaica from Friday at Providence.The 16 players selected are asked to be [...]
Athletics Coach tackles major undertaking
- seeks government assistance to use part of Durban Park If the Vice President of the Bedford All Stars Sports Club, Wayne Walcott, gets his way, local athletes will soon have a spanking training facility with modern equipment. This follows a request by Walcott and other sports enthusiasts, to the Minister of Transport and Hydraulics, [...]
Berbice, Georgetown & Linden FA’s pursuing inter-club competition
Precursor to eminent national league By Franklin Wilson President of the Berbice Football Association (BFA) O’Jeer in a recent interview with Kaieteur Sport revealed that his association in conjunction with Georgetown and Linden are pursuing the possibility of having exchange games at the club level. This he says is to aid in the development [...]
GCB/Ministry of Education U-15 secondary schools cricket resumes
Due to the inclement weather on Monday, the first round of the Guyana Cricket Board and Ministry of Education Inter-Secondary Schools Under-15 forty-over cricket competition which was scheduled for Monday, was postponed and will now take place today and tomorrow. Colin Europe, Secretary of Competitions Committee, had indicated via a press release the change in [...]
Omar Farouk’s life was purposeful and creative – PNCR
The People’s National Congress Reform has expressed sadness at the passing of Mr. Terry Nelson-Fraser, who is also known as Omar Farouk and “Halagala”, from a heart attack. The PNCR said that the loss is all the more painful because he was a committed and long standing supporter of the party. “He supported the PNCR [...]
Woman attempts to smuggle marijuana into Court
Just days after a Lay Pastor was caught trying to smuggle marijuana and cell phones into the Georgetown Prison, a woman was yesterday held trying to smuggle three grams of cannabis hidden in a box of food for her brother into the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court. The woman’s brother is a remand prisoner on charges [...]
Kings suspect ulterior motives behind suspension
– says decision too late to be authentic By Edison Jefford There was always trouble brewing among the Kashif and Shanghai Kings and the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA), troubles that climaxed earlier this week with a controversial and unilateral suspension decision. After being served a suspension letter last weekend (February 6), Kings are [...]
Man found dead on front steps
A 52-year-old man was discovered dead on his front steps early yesterday morning by his elderly mother. Nazim Juman, of 759 South Cummings Lodge, who was a diabetic, is believed to have died from natural causes and succumbed some time Monday night. According to his elderly mother, “her son was a diabetic who also suffers [...]
Gilgeous Pawn Shop U-19 twenty/20 starts today in Berbice
The inaugural Gilgeous Pawn Shop twelve (12) team under-19 knock-out twenty/20 cricket competition, to celebrate their 10th Anniversary is set to start this afternoon with four matches in the Ancient County. The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club organised tournament will see Blairmont at home to West Berbice; Young Warriors and Rose Hall Canje [...]
GCB names new selection panels
Following the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB) first Executive meeting held on February 6, new selection panels have been appointed to select senior and junior national teams. Claude Raphael and Michael Franco Hyles have been named to head the respective senior and junior panels. The following selectors were appointed: Senior Panel – Claude Raphael (Chairman), Ravindranauth Seeram [...]
WBD girl runs away from home
The family of Charlyn Dickerie, 15, of 35 Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, is frantically searching for their teenaged child, who has been missing since February 3, 2009. The family believes that she has run away from home, following a quarrel she had with her mother. “She left the same day she was crying about [...]
GPL to repair faulty generator on WCD
Following the constant power outages on the West Coast of Demerara, especially in communities between Windsor Forest and Parika, East Bank Essequibo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL), Bharrat Dindyal in an invited comment yesterday told Kaieteur News that the power company is working assiduously to rectify the situation. [...]
Teachers at ‘Multi’ School appeals for structured sports programme
By Michael Benjamin The once immaculately pruned playfield aback the North Ruimveldt Multilateral School is now akin to a jungle in the heart of the city. A closer examination reveals that the structured sports programme that once comprised a part of the school’s curriculum is now a sad memory. It seems painfully obvious that sports, [...]
GCA two-day workshop begins today at DCC
By Sean Devers The G.C.A. held a Symposium under the theme “Developing Quality Players”. The programme was chaired by one of the Vice Presidents, Neil Barry, who is also the Chairman of the Cricket Development Committee. Despite the heavy rainfall, representatives from all member clubs attended including former international cricketer and Coach Roger Harper and [...]
Barticians peeved over the upsurge in criminal activities
- Regional officials support residents’ claim, police deny Over the past few weeks Bartica has been plagued by a series of armed robberies which are causing some discomfort to residents even as they prepare to celebrate the first anniversary of the massacre. As recent as Monday night a robbery was foiled after a resident who [...]
