Captured bandit dies from injuries
Bartica robbery spree… – girlfriend, other woman detained Lorenzo De Freitas, the fourth bandit from the gang that had terrorized Barticians in recent weeks, died from injuries some hours after being captured by Brazilians at Arimu Backdam. Some reports said that De Freitas succumbed from gunshot injuries, which he sustained while fleeing during Saturday’s shootout, [...]
Rajesh Dubraj crowned Chutney Monarch
- Dismal performances, mediocrity takes over By Neil Marks Rajesh Dubraj made it easy for the judges to hand him the $550,000 prize and the title of 2009 National Chutney Monarch Saturday evening, owing to a string of poor performances – one showing callous disregard for the massacre of 11 Lusignan residents just a year [...]
Boat collision leaves one missing, one injured
A collision on the Essequibo River, between a speedboat and a vessel used to transport farming produce on Saturday evening last, has left one person missing and another hospitalized. Reports have indicated that the two vessels collided at approximately 18:45 hours in the Lannaballi area, some distance from Scots Landing, an island located in the [...]
Robbery victims say prayer for bandits
The members of a Section C Enterprise family said prayers for two bandits minutes after they had relieved the household of an undisclosed but significant amount of cash and jewellery during a brazen robbery at about 04:45 hours yesterday. The robbery occurred at the home of Dr. Simpson Da Silva, a former Minister in the [...]
Mashramani Pan-O-Rama thrills hundreds
“Mashramani Pan-O-Rama” was the theme of the Republic Bank Mashramani Steel Pan competition, held at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall last Saturday night, which thrilled hundreds. The evening began with the warm remarks of the Minister of Culture Youth and Sports, Dr. Frank Anthony. He said that he was happy to see that the ‘art [...]
Another rank held on bribery allegation
Another police rank was yesterday placed under close arrest in relation to a bribery allegation and charges are likely to be laid soon. This newspaper understands that the officer is a detective attached to the Ruimveldt Police Station. Reports state that the policeman promised a businessman, who is under investigation for carnal knowledge, to “throw [...]
Lack of Internal Auditor could have led to financial irregularities
– Deputy Mayor The lack of an Internal Auditor at City Hall may have been one of the principal reasons that financial irregularities and mismanagement have been allowed to persist at the Georgetown municipality over the years, a situation which has been gaining the attention of a Commission of Inquiry. According to Deputy Mayor Robert [...]
Elderly man killed in Mandela Avenue accident
The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 21:35hours on Saturday night at Mandela Avenue, which resulted in the death of an unidentified male pedestrian. The victim is of African descent and is about 65 to 70 years of age. Eyewitness told this newspaper that the man may have survived if he [...]
Death threats forces T-Pain’s withdrawal from mega Mash Concert
The hot international act ‘T- Pain’ carded for the Mash night mega concert at the GCC Ground is no longer coming to Guyana. Word is that a top promoting entity in Guyana has informed the super star’s management that rumors are circulating of death and abduction threats should he visit the country to perform. Yesterday [...]
Beware of excessive alcohol use today
- Health Minister Even as Guyanese prepare to celebrate the country’s 39th Republic anniversary today, the Health Ministry is urging them to guard against excessive consumption of alcohol. Health Minister, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, at a press conference on Friday, lamented that the auspicious day often brings with it the desire to consume generous amounts of [...]
Mexican embassy to be installed in Guyana by year end
Mexico will be the first Central American country to establish an embassy in South America and Guyana has been bestowed that honour. This is according to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues, who told the National Assembly that the move comes as Guyana aims to deepen bilateral ties with countries around the world. The Foreign [...]
Trapped sea turtle saved by heroic fishermen
In what could only be described as a heroic move, a juvenile green sea turtle was yesterday released back into the Atlantic Ocean after being away from its natural habitat for almost five days. According to Guyana Marine Turtle Conservation Society Project Coordinator, Michelle Kalamandeen, the turtle was stranded at the Mahaicony Creek where it [...]
Deonarine’s ton helps Guyana to first 400-plus total
As hosts aim to deny T&T outright win today By Sean Devers Narsingh Deonarine’s first century since 2005 was as responsible as it was entertaining and reminded a fair sized crowd which included West Indies selector Clyde Butts, of his immense talent as Guyana battled bravely yesterday to remain in the fight against Trinidad [...]
$100M to be spent on teachers’ training this year
– Minister Baksh Although the education sector has been earnestly striving to improve the delivery of service, it has been plagued with some problems over the years, according to Education Minister, Shaik Baksh. Baksh’s comments came last Thursday during the budget debates when he attempted to justify the performance of the sector over the past [...]
Children’s float parade captivates hundreds
The Children’s Mash festivities culminated on Saturday with a massive road parade that saw schools in several regions across the country performing in a festive manner. While a few costumes were dull and lacked the customary glitz, glitter and the kaleidoscope expected around ‘Mash’ time, others were brilliant, striking and radiated a festive air with [...]
Darren Allen humbles rivals
By Franklin Wilson Darren Allen recorded his first win of the 2009 cycling season in grand style when he pedaled to victory all alone in the Forbes Burnham 85th birth anniversary 36-mile road race yesterday from Carifesta Avenue to Belfield and back. His winning time was one hour 13 minutes 17 seconds. The short [...]
McPherson urges referees to be cognisant of fitness
– says Peters failed fitness at FIBA recertification By Edison Jefford The clarion call for local basketball referees to start paying more attention to their fitness was issued last Friday at the Water Chris Hotel where Godwin McPherson gave a lucid exposé on that aspect of the sport. McPherson, who is the President [...]
Jonathan Fagundes tops field at Forbes Burnham birthday Race Walk event
Multi-talented athlete Jonathan Fagundes was in winner’s row once again when he carted off the top trophy in the Forbes Burnham birth anniversary Race Walk event held yesterday morning in the city. Yesterday’s race started at the Burnham Bust, Public and Vlissengen Road, Kitty moved south along Vlissengen Road, east into the Botanic Gardens and [...]
The death is announced of Boxing???
By Michael Benjamin Boxing buffs who would have experienced the historic encounters of yesteryear would obviously be nurturing bouts of nostalgia at what obtains for boxing cards these days. Ironically, the purses on offer these days, far exceeds those offered to past pugilists. Yet amidst the ridiculously large sums asked by local fighters to engage [...]
Several top seeds advance to championship round
The National Sports Commission Mashramani Junior Singles Tournament continued on Saturday at the Queens College Badminton Courts with the Under 15 & 17 Singles Events. A number of the top seeds advanced from the semi-final round to battle in yesterday’s scheduled finals. In the deciding matches that were contested yesterday, the Boys Under-15 title was [...]
Several top seeds advance to championship round
The National Sports Commission Mashramani Junior Singles Tournament continued on Saturday at the Queens College Badminton Courts with the Under 15 & 17 Singles Events. A number of the top seeds advanced from the semi-final round to battle in yesterday’s scheduled finals. In the deciding matches that were contested yesterday, the Boys Under-15 title was [...]
Old Fort makes stop at St. Joseph’s High School
Members of the Old Fort Hockey Club last Thursday extended their coaching sessions to the St. Joseph’s High School where students were taught the rudiments of the game. The club is the first affiliate of the Guyana Hockey Board to answer the call from the parent Body to increase the base and popularity of the [...]
GCB’s decisions crucial to future of Guyana’s cricket
GCA’s involvement of former players should be copied Says Sean Devers At a time when the West Indies Cricket Board seems incapable of not making blunders that further tarnish the image of the regional game, the new executive of the Guyana Cricket Board is not practicing what it preaches. Journalists were recently told that the [...]
Finance Minister must cater for local effects of global recession
Dear Editor, The Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, in presenting the $128.9 billion budget in the National Assembly on Monday 9, February, 2009, in para. 1.10 of his presentation had this to say: “Mr. Speaker, still on the current global situation, we in Guyana should make no mistake about it: recovery from the current global [...]
There is need for a paradigm shift within the PNCR
Dear Editor, Permit me, even at this late moment, to respond to Carvil Carrington’s letter which was published in Kaieteur Newspaper on 04/02/2009 under the caption: “Those of us who set out to criticise Corbin can at least do it with some degree of fairness”. The missive seems to resemble the interest of a known [...]
