Redefining the way we think
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA Chairman, Vision Guyana OVERVIEW: No matter how much we complain about the government for not taking care of the citizens, no one can take away how proud we are to be Guyanese. As we celebrated another anniversary of our Republic and danced on the streets, it once again reinforced what we [...]
Litter bugs abound in Industry
Dear Editor, It is with great disgust and frustration that I write seeking your assistance in exposing the lawlessness of some residents of my community, who often dispose of their refuse on the sides of the streets and trenches. As a resident of Industry, it is frustrating to see the entire Sugrim Singh Road lined [...]
Farming was very important to our ancestors
Dear Editor, In these times of financial upheavals and economic crisis, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government of Guyana should consult with the Opposition political parties to chart a course that would prevent Guyana’s economic development from being derailed. The reality suggests that government over-spending would create short-term problems which the Opposition would like to [...]
M&CC continues to be challenged by littering culture – City PRO
Although limited by its professed meagre revenue base, the Georgetown municipality was able to allot a total of $450,000 towards after mash cleanup works. This disclosure was made yesterday by Public Relations Officer, Royston King, who divulged that the cleanup efforts included both the efforts of council workers and that of private contractors. And while [...]
More fishes to fry
While we Guyanese have one of the highest consumption of fish and shrimp in the world, excepting for our hinterland citizens, most of that catch comes from the ocean. However, in line with trends across the globe, this catch has been steadily decreasing and it is now generally conceded that the oceans have passed their [...]
Change is inevitable
Dear Editor, Change is inevitable; like it or not it’s gonna come. Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion, reason, that you can beat them (the system) at the game only if you are prepared to challenge the odds. Barack Obama’s victory has proved that theory right once more. When Johnson became the first [...]
GETTING OUR ACT TOGETHER
The Ministry of Tourism is fast being seen as a special events ministry. It should however recognise that it needs to go beyond merely hosting GUYEXPO in October and the Main Big Lime in December and become more involved in working directly with our airlines, tour operators, sporting bodies and cultural promoters in putting together [...]
Magistrate accuses DPP of interference
… Sash Sawh murder PI Magistrate Yohannseh Cave has expressed concern over what he called an attempt by the Director of Public Prosecutions to influence the way he was conducting his work at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court. The concerns were raised during a hearing of the Preliminary Inquiry into the slaying of Agriculture Minister Satydeow [...]
Glitz, glitter galore for Mashramani 2009
Despite the fears that the Mashramani Float Parade would not be up to par due to the lack of corporate support, the parade was a resounding success, as it thrilled thousands of people who watched, either sitting by the roadside or on the open spaces along Merriman Mall, or who merely walked alongside the revellers [...]
Boy, 8, rescues sister, uncle drowns
Mash celebrations at Wakenaam were marred when the body of 19-year-old Peter Sankho was fished out of the Essequibo River yesterday about 90 minutes after he reportedly went under while bathing. Sankho, a mason, formerly of Hararuni, Linden Highway, travelled to Wakenaam on Sunday to seek employment. He stayed with his mother-in-law at Friendship Village [...]
Cops counting on forensic tests to solve Berbice double murder
Local detectives are counting on forensic tests to lead them to the killer of 18-year-old Alexis George and 25-year-old Nekecia Rouse, who were slain at New Amsterdam, Berbice last week. A police official told Kaieteur News yesterday that investigators are conducting forensic tests on blood samples found at the scenes where the two women were [...]
Confidence trickster hits businesses with bogus manager’s cheques
A confidence trickster is defrauding many big businesses by obtaining credit on bogus manager’s cheques and disappearing into thin air. The scheme began a few weeks ago when, according to reports, the trickster would seek credit on the promise that he would pay with a manager’s cheque. The modus operandi is that the perpetrator would [...]
Guyana’s foreign policy leaves much to be desired – Norton
In addressing the foreign policy aspect of the 2009 Budget, Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister for the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Aubrey Norton told the National Assembly recently during the debates that the Minister of Finance must again this year be criticized for not addressing the issue He stressed that it was even more critical [...]
Buxton remembers Burnham
The Beacon Community Development Group of Buxton sponsored a Campfire and Cultural Show to mark the 86th birth anniversary of the late President Forbes Burnham, Founder Leader of the Peoples’ National Congress on Friday. The late President Burnham was born on February 20, 1923. He died on August 6, 1985. This activity was held between [...]
$11B allocated for infrastructure – Agriculture Minister
Heavy investment in Drainage and Irrigation structures is set to continue in 2009, with over $11B set aside for the upgrading of infrastructure, which will work alongside a number of projects that have been co-financed by international institutions. These investments, according to Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, during the Parliamentary debates, are expected to improve [...]
Health Ministry to scrutinise private hospital’s blood screening capability – Minister Ramsammy
In its quest to ensure that only hospitals with the capacity to properly screen blood are allowed to receive blood donations, the Ministry of Health will this week be inspecting all private hospitals. According to Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy, several inspectors will be dispatched to the health facilities in order to determine whether they [...]
Skills training high on Education Ministry agenda – Shaik Baksh
Although many programmes have been engaged with a view to preparing youths for the world of work, the Ministry of Education is yet working towards introducing a skills for life programme in the very near future. According to Education Minister, Shaik Baksh, the programme which is deemed as vital will be complementary to the Behavioural [...]
Speedboat captain was sober
It was reported in yesterday’s edition of Kaieteur News (Monday, February 23, 2009) that the captain, Clint Burnett, of the speedboat which collided with a vessel transporting farm produce on the Essequibo River, was drinking prior to the collision. This newspaper understands that this information was inaccurate. Burnett was not consuming alcohol. The other three [...]
Police deny fourth Bartica bandit captured, slain
Police officials yesterday refuted media reports that Lorenzo De Freitas, the fourth bandit from the Bartica gang, had been captured or killed. Police said that the reports appear to be based on rumours that are circulating around the community. According to a police source, a Joint Services team had travelled to Arimu, Cuyuni on Sunday [...]
Joint Services’ efforts lauded by Barticans
The Joint Services have come in for high praise from residents of Bartica in the wake of the slaying of three bandits on Saturday last. In an invited comment, Regional Executive Officer, Peter Ramotar, said it is very heartening to see that the Joint Services have reaped success in such a short period of time. [...]
39 years a Republic
Guyana’s 39th Anniversary as a Co-operative Republic was observed with the hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead early yesterday morning at Public Buildings before a large crowd comprising Government officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, sections of the Disciplined Services and civil society. President Bharrat Jagdeo took the salute prior to the hoisting of the flag, [...]
Police set up special unit to capture East Coast robbery suspects
The police have established a special unit to rid East Coast Demerara of bandits who have been creating mayhem over the past six months. Kaieteur News understands that the unit, which comprises heavily armed patrol ranks and detectives, was set up last week and is based at the Vigilance Police Station. Police analysis revealed that [...]
GRA hosts workshop to educate employers about Form 2
The Guyana Revenue Authority has commenced a workshop with the aim of assisting employers in both the private and public sector organisations to better understand how to complete the statutory declaration of persons within their employ, also known as the Form 2 or Employers’ Return. The sessions which commenced last week Tuesday are slated to [...]
DDL moves to halt underage drinking
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) recently launched a campaign geared at bringing an end to underage drinking. This campaign provides a unique opportunity for liquor retailers to assist in this fight, and several bars, nightclubs and restaurateurs have already signed the declaration showing their commitment to the campaign. The campaign, called the “ID”, is a partnership [...]
Government agencies anchor Mash parade
Elaborate plans fail to materialise A sea of people gave Georgetown a fair semblance of the usual spirit and revelry of the annual Mashramani Costume and Float Parade and, to satisfy their curiosity and salvage the event from a lacklustre response from corporate Guyana, the Government made sure its agencies were out in numbers. The [...]
