‘Capone’ confesses to massacres
‘Fineman’s gang member nabbed in Suriname… Another suspect in the Lusignan and Bartica massacres is now in police custody following his capture in neighbouring Suriname. Deon Cort, called ‘Capone’, was handed over to local police last Friday and brought to the city on Saturday. This newspaper understands that Cort has confessed to being a member [...]
Venezuelan vehicles seized in Lethem
‘I am entitled to duty free concession – Regional Chairman By Brian Sam & Rustom Seegopaul Customs officials seized three Venezuelan vehicles on Saturday, from prominent Lethem persons. These vehicles had been imported through neighbouring Brazil without the knowledge of the relevant authorities. One of the vehicles was hidden in the proximity of a ranch [...]
NIS expenditure $500M more than contributions
…as future of $6B invested in CLICO still uncertain According to the 2007 Annual Report for the National Insurance Scheme, the viability of the scheme is dependent on its investment returns given that its expenditure is greater than its income from contributions. The audited report states that for 2007 its total contributions were some $8.06 [...]
Five injured in three-vehicle smash up
At least five persons were rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital last evening following a three-vehicle smash up which occurred on the Leonora Public Road, West Coast Demerara. Reports are that the incident occurred some time around 19:00hours. Among those injured are Steven Clement, 18; Andre Sparman; Jamal Bruce, the driver of one of [...]
GPHC to undertake Paediatric Heart Surgery by September
– Dr Gary Stephens – Kids First Fund list of children to be examined By Sharmain Cornette The Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) which is situated in the Georgetown Public Hospital compound is expected to yet again make history by the month of September when it introduces open heart surgery for children, an undertaking which has [...]
Riot brewing at Camp Street jail following beating of prisoners
A riot could be brewing at the Georgetown Prison. Inmates there are expressing disgust at the constant beatings they suffer at the hands of prison officers. Kaieteur News understands that prison officers have developed a new habit of waking inmates in the middle of the night and inflicting severe beatings, leaving many of them suffering [...]
Solider dies in collision with motor car
Horace Bagot, 22, of 66 Bent Street, Wortmanville, succumbed to massive head injuries he sustained Saturday night after his motorcycle crashed into a moving car. According to reports, the accident occurred in the vicinity of Friendship, East Bank Demerara around 21:30 hrs Saturday evening. Bagot, a Corporal in the Guyana Defence Force, was heading up [...]
Some millers are using farmers as bankers
– Agri Minister …‘this will not be tolerated for much longer’ By Tusika Martin Some millers are using farmers as ‘bankers’ to acquire money for alternative investments but this phenomenon will not be tolerated much longer, Agriculture Minister, Robert Persaud said on Saturday, pointing out that measures are being explored to deal with such persons. [...]
GPL opts to return to NAACIE agreement
Following a lengthy meeting yesterday between members of Guyana Power and Light Company and the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE), the power company has decided to return to the agreement. According to NAACIE General Secretary, Kenneth Joseph, for several years now the Union and GPL had agreed that junior staff would [...]
Ophthalmology Center to do surgeries by June
– Dr. Ramsammy The newly opened ophthalmology centre at Port Mourant, Berbice is now operational, but it is not offering all of the services as yet. According to Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, while only some services are being offered to the public, such as screening, major services like surgeries would have to wait [...]
Health Minister threatens to close down law breaking pharmacies
Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, has threatened to stop the operations of any pharmacy that sells prescribed drugs to patients who do not have a prescription from a doctor for the purchase of the medication. In an invited comment, yesterday, Dr. Ramsammy said that this is an illegal act, and as such he is [...]
M&CC to discuss compensation for damage to woman’s property
More than three weeks after a huge palm tree planted on the M&CC reserves crashed onto the roof of her North East La Penitence home, destroying thousands of dollars in household articles and killing her pet parrot, Rita DaSilva has been assured that her matter is receiving expeditious attention. This assurance came from Deputy Mayor, [...]
Glenn Lall remembers the less fortunate
Kaieteur News publisher Glenn Lall has for a long time been known for his generosity and yesterday, as he geared to celebrate his “twelfth” birthday today, he again demonstrated. The KN publisher yesterday undertook the feeding of all 201 inmates at the State run home for the elderly, known as the Palms. The residents welcomed [...]
Food For the Poor helps Sophia mother’ group
More than 70 residents of the Patensen (Sophia) area were last Thursday beneficiaries of hampers and clothing, compliments of Food For the Poor (FFP) Guyana Inc. The hampers were presented by head of the Mothers’ Action Group on social issues of Patensen Turkeyen (B Field), Doris Anita Shelto. The group, which was launched in 2007, [...]
Sattaur, Naughton help Demerara retain title
By Rawle Welch Demerara retained the Castrol Under-15 Inter-County title when they beat Berbice by 7 wickets in the final match yesterday, at the Guyana National Stadium. They had to rely on another outstanding batting display by opener Brian Sattaur, who hit a matured undefeated 51 which included 7 gorgeous boundaries to achieve a revised [...]
Pomeroon women commission agro-packaging facility
The Pomeroon Women’s Agro-Processors Association officially commissioned its agro-packaging facility on Saturday. This project was a joint initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture, the European Union (EU), Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, said that over the [...]
Deonarine (198), Fudadin (93) miss landmarks
As Guyana (497-7 dec) tighten screws on CCC By Sean Devers
Tutorial claims controversial relay c/ships
– edges Saint Johns after several point tallies Tutorial High School controversially edged nemesis Saint Johns College when the school based in Woolford Avenue held a relay championship for secondary schools at the Police Sports Club Ground at Eve Leary on Saturday. Tutorial amassed 142 points after several tallies of the points to beat Saint [...]
More records fall on final day of 2009 GASA Mash Meet
IGG team to be named later this week By Franklin Wilson The 2009 Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) Mashramani Meet came to a blistering end yesterday at the Castellani Swim Pool with the penultimate event, girls 18 and over 50m freestyle producing the fourth and final record of the meet which was the eight [...]
Central Rupununi capture Mash Under-15 football title
Central Rupununi recorded an emphatic 6-0 victory over South Central Rupununi in the final of the Rupununi Football Association Inter Sub-Association Under-15 Mashramani tournament played at the St Ignatius ground recently. Mark Joseph fired in a hat-trick in the 15th, 34th and 48th minutes, while Franklin Parks with a double (67, 69) and Marson Regis [...]
Things Fall Apart
By Edison Jefford As crunch time for the signing of a ‘Letter of Commitment’ between the stakeholders of local basketball dawns, I am conscious of a beautiful conclusive and philosophical line in William Butler Yeats’ 1921 poem: “The Second Coming”. The third line of the poem reads: “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold,” to [...]
GSL declares winners for ‘Gift Giveaway’ promotion
Guyana Stores Limited (GSL) yesterday concluded its ‘Gift Giveaway’ promotion as it presented the prizes to some of the lucky winners. The promotion was launched last December with the sole intention of giving back to customers. “At Guyana Stores we have been giving gifts away since last December,” said the Operations Manager of GSL, Francis [...]
Child found with live round at Parika Back school
Police at Parika, East Bank Essequibo have been called in to investigate how a child came into possession of a live round of ammunition while in school. The child, from Ruby Backdam, is only in Grade Two at the Parika Backdam Primary School. Kaieteur News understands that a teacher found another student playing with the [...]
Man found dead in Mon Repos house
Police are investigating the death of 47-year-old Nandram Persaud, who was found in his home at Lot Two, Mon Repos North, East Coast Demerara around 19:00 hrs yesterday. The victim was found with his upper body dangling from a hammock in his hallway. Relatives said that they believe that Persaud, who suffered from hypertension and [...]
Jagdeo’s overall performance report after almost 10 years as President is very disturbing
Dear Editor, Almost 10 years ago, on August 8, 1999, to be exact, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo took over the Guyana presidency from Mrs. Janet Jagan, who served from December 1997 after successfully leading her party’s A-Team comprising herself, Mr. Jagdeo and Prime Minister Samuel Hinds in a tensely waged election fight against the PNC. Thirty-five [...]
