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Mrs Jagan’s wish State Funeral Tomorrow… The Government of Guyana wishes to announce that the State Funeral of the late Former President of the Republic of Guyana, Mrs. Janet Jagan, O.E., will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. The hearse, accompanied by the family, will move off from Mrs. Jagan’s residence, New Haven, Bel [...]
Pomeroon family hit by four unsolved murders
A pattern of violent death seems to be following the De Agrella family who reside in the Pomeroon. Within the space of 16 months, they have lost four male relatives, all brutally slain at sea after returning from Venezuela. So far, all four murders are unsolved. In late December, 2007, the bullet-riddled bodies of Paul [...]
Teenage girl killed by minibus
By Latoya Giles An 18-year-old girl was killed on Saturday night after she was struck from behind by a minibus while cycling on the Schonard, West Bank Demerara Public Road. Tenisha Hudson, of 63 Pouderoyen West Bank Demerara, was reportedly going to visit her father, who lives at La Grange, West Bank Demerara. A police [...]
The PPP a living monument to her life and work
Janet Jagan remembered… PPP’s General Secretary Donald Ramotar It was a somber atmosphere on Saturday at the People Progressive Party’s headquarters Freedom House, as members and leaders milled around still seemingly yet to consume the shock at the passing away of one of the founder members, Janet Jagan. Politicians who are normally vociferous were at [...]
Press Association pays tribute to former President
As Guyana mourns the death of its first female President, Janet Jagan, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) has stated that it is deeply saddened at the passing of Mrs. Jagan, who they described as an indomitable fighter for press freedom and one of the longest-serving journalists in the country. According to the GPA, as editor [...]
Conficker virus to create havoc on internet
…over 12M PCs infected Digital Technology has revealed that a virus by the name of Conficker C is slated to be unleashed on April 1st and is expected to create havoc on the internet. According to the digital company, which is located at lot 54 Grove Public Road East Bank Demerara, Conficker. C or Downadup [...]
New Jersey police seek Guyanese-born man
The New Jersey police are seeking a Guyanese-born man, Travis Williams, 24, who pleaded guilty for using a 17-year-old boy, to help him repeatedly break into a home in New Jersey. Williams failed to show up for the sentencing of the case, which was scheduled to take place on March 23. Investigations began on February [...]
Completion of Oxfam’s Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction Programme
Oxfam, over the weekend, announced the completion of its Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction Programme in Guyana. The programme saw 18 Local Emergency Committees (LEC) being trained in Region Four, which will enable them to soften the impact of flooding in their communities. The project, dubbed ‘Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Reducing Vulnerabilities in Flood Prone [...]
‘German’ arrested, refused bail
- caught red-handed with hand in victim’s pocket Known convict Jermaine Samuels called ‘German’ who was recently granted bail by the High Court on a charge of armed robbery after being committed to stand trial in the same court is back behind bars. Samuels, of no fixed place of abode, was remanded to prison by [...]
The Wedding Bug bites
By Neil Marks I want an Abhishek dude! And no, it’s not what you might be thinking. So what if Abhishek Bachchan is my favourite Bollywood actor? Actually, Abhishek Dude is one of the hair and beauty packages Nayelli’s is offering to guys getting married. The package could include a turmeric massage, a hairstyle, a [...]
Brazilian military Attaché awarded ‘Military Efficiency Medal’ at farewell luncheon
The Guyana Defence Force on Thursday presented the outgoing Brazilian Military Attaché, Colonel Eudes Carvallho Dos Santos, with the Military Efficiency Medal (MEM). The presentation was made at a farewell luncheon in his honor last Thursday at the Officer’s Mess at Base Camp Ayanganna. The award represents an appreciation of the Colonel’s service of a [...]
Guyana, Dominican Republic Ambassadors in India laud Cuban healthcare aid
Ambassadors to India from Guyana and the Dominican Republic have lauded the aid in healthcare and education that Cuba has provided to the countries of the Caribbean. In light of this, Cuban Ambassador to India, Miguel Angel Ramirez, said that Cuban ties with the Caribbean have grown and solidified on the basis of cooperation and [...]
Soca Warriors hold on for 1-1 draw despite Honduras dominate qualifier
By Sean Devers in Trinidad The transformation from empty stands at the ‘Oval’ for the cricket a few hours earlier to a noisy sea of red in a massive crowd at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on Saturday night for Trinidad and Tobago’s CONCACAF World Cup qualifier against Honduras was amazing. Close to 20,000 raucous fans [...]
Bishoo (4-48), Permaul (4-54) give Guyana 23-run lead
By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Busta, Noble House Seafoods & Carib Beer Leg-spinner Davendra Bishoo and left-armer Veerasammy Permaul took four wickets each to bowl Guyana to first innings points against Trinidad and Tobago on the penultimate day of their 12th round WICB Regional four-day cricket match at the Queens Park [...]
Policeman left lying on road for hours after colliding with horse
A policeman stationed on the East Coast of Demerara sustained a broken right leg and lacerations to several parts of his body when he collided with a horse while riding his motor scooter along the LBI Estate Access Road early Saturday morning. Detective Corporal Paul Wintz, who is attached to the Turkeyen Police Station, was [...]
Obama Youth Group celebrates nine years of existence
Established to create opportunities for youths to be involved in meaningful activities thus paving the way for them to become responsible persons of the society, the Young and Thoughtful Youth Programme came into existence nine years ago. And in observance of its sustenance and impact to local communities, the youth group, which has since been [...]
Mother of slain police rank slams Police Force
FYRISH, CORENTYNE – Four months after losing her son Oslen Glasgow, Doreen Glasgow wonders if the Guyana Police Force is cognisant of her son’s contribution to the fight against crime and wonders whether his life was lost in vain. The 25-year old, 18682 Detective Constable, Oslen Trevis Glasgow, of Fyrish Road – Fyrish Village on [...]
Time is the best interpreter of every doubtful and controversial decision
Dear Editor, It seems to me that we are in the season of anniversaries and observances of tragic events. Hence recently, we observed the anniversary of the Lusignan massacre, as well as the Bartica killings and in a matter of months we will be observing the Lindo Creek and Kaieteur News pressmen killings. Now! These [...]
Reece for Beacon Cycling Festival in T&T
Ally & Sons donate $250,000 track cycle Top Berbice rider and one of the leading juvenile’s in Guyana Neil Reece, is all set and ready for the Beacon Cycling Festival scheduled for Trinidad and Tobago, April 22 to May 3, 2009. The 16 year-old cyclist, received a timely boost for the festival when A. Ally [...]
Royals launches schools’ basketball tournament
– schools receive gear at ceremony Linden’s Victory Valley Royals launched its fifth annual schools’ basketball tournament at the Linden Economic Advancement Project (LEAP) building on Friday where the six participating schools also received apparel. The six schools that will compete in the contest that is expected to begin on Wednesday include Mackenzie High School, [...]
Alpha/Tempete return game set for Sunday in Haiti
Pollard looking for commitment from his charges By Franklin Wilson With just a few days remaining before their return game against Haiti’s Tempete FC in the Caribbean Football Union’s Club Champions Cup, Alpha’s captain Charles ‘Lily’ Pollard is looking for more commitment and desire from his fellow players. Pollard, who is also Captain [...]
The noise that passes for music these days
Dear Editor, We all know that noise can play a very important part in causing road accidents. We also know that music can have a corrupting effect on the minds, even an uplifting of the spirit. Music can be food of the soul as was said by Shakespeare. Today our landscape is saturated with noise [...]
Adventure ferry service is a distress
Dear Editor, The ferry service to the Essequibo Coast is a nightmare. A car has to be at the stelling from as early as noon the day before to catch next day’s ferry. This still does not guarantee you a space on the boat. If you don’t get to go, the next ferry is the [...]
Aditya Kids Library & Resource Centre opened
BATH SETTLEMENT, WEST COAST BERBICE – Last week the Aditya Kids Trust Fund Foundation commissioned the Aditya Kids Library & Resource Centre at Bath Settlement on the West Coast of Berbice. Secretary/Treasurer of the organization Zulfikar Alli indicated that the facility was born out of a need within the Bath Settlement area and was established [...]
AFTER JAGAN IS JAGDEO
In any political dictionary of Guyana, the name Jagan has to be followed by the name Jagdeo. With the passing of Mrs. Janet Jagan it is safe to say that we have reached the end of the Jagans’ prominence in the politics of Guyana. I do not expect that we will ever again in this [...]
