Corbin moves to Parliament to force investigation
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Robert Corbin, says that he will be submitting a motion to the National Assembly today to have the House pass instructions for an investigation into Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) Guyana. According to the PNCR leader, the move is necessary given that for some time now on more [...]
Age of consent law applicable to girls only
…modified legislation languishing at AG chambers The law as it relates to sex with a person under the age of 16 is only applicable to girls, according to one of the country’s leading legal minds who wished to remain anonymous. This was pointed out in light of the recent public outcry of citizens as it [...]
Getaway car leaves gunman stranded during police chase
A bandit who snatched two bags containing $1.3M was apprehended by the police after his accomplice in the getaway car decided that discretion was better than valour. While escaping, the bandit rode into New Street, New Amsterdam, where he encountered a vehicle with personnel from a private security firm. He dropped the firearm and the [...]
Biting bandit jailed for 9 years, blames demons for his troubles
After stealing a video camera, biting a police sergeant and assaulting two other ranks, an 18-year-old Berbician begged Magistrate Chandra Sohan for a chance to bargain with the court. But the magistrate was not prepared to enter into any agreement with Aubrey Mc Lennon and sentenced him to a total of nine years, three months [...]
GDF silence Pele, Camptown nail Santos to enter semis
The Guyana Defense Force were in no mood to entertain the challenges of Pele as the Soldiers downed their rivals 2-0 in final quarter final match of the 2nd annual Banks Premium Beer Cup at the Tucville ground on Wednesday evening. Friday’s opening game saw Sunburst Camptown having to pull out all the stops to [...]
Cummings cops to spot at Regent Household Golf tournament
With his exceptional gift for precision shots and near-perfect timing, Bruce Cummings announced his return to the winner’s circle with a sensational victory at the Regent Household and Electronic Store Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Club on Saturday. In only his forth tournament after a prolonged absence, he dug deep into his long family [...]
Driver escapes unhurt after tree crushes truck
The owner of a Canter truck is questioning who will compensate him for his vehicle which was extensively damaged when a tree that lines the avenue on Carmichael Street came crashing down yesterday morning at around 08:15 hours. Thankfully, the driver, who was the lone occupant, was spared serious injury although the tree flattened his [...]
DDL Pepsi renews sponsorship of RHTY&SC U 19 team
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) under the internationally renowned Soft Drink Pepsi has renewed its sponsorship of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club under-19 team for another year. The partnership which now in its 6th year started in 2004 when Pepsi replaced GT&T who opted to sponsor the club’s Anti Drug and Pro Education [...]
Guyana calls for independent investigation into contaminated rice
Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, says that he has called for an independent investigation as it relates to the 1,000 tonnes of local paddy that was exported to Colombia and found to be contaminated with “an identified exotic disease.” According to Persaud, he has since written to the Agriculture Minister of Colombia lodging a mild [...]
8,290 Guyanese became US citizens in 2008
Last year, 131,935 first generation Caribbean migrants took the oath that made them citizens of the United States of America. This number represents an increase of almost 200 over 2007. While most of these migrants were from the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, there were 8,290 Guyanese persons who were naturalized in the United States, last year. Compared [...]
Guyana out to upset champions Jamaica in their yard
By Sean Devers in Jamaica In association with Noble House Seafoods, Western Union & Jamaica Pegasus Top face bottom from today at Jarette Park when repeat Champions Jamaica battle bottom-placed Guyana in the 13th round of the WICB regional four-day cricket series from 10:00hrs (11:00hrs Guyana time). Guyana, inspired by an improved performance in their [...]
Stabbed female guard still fighting for her life
- as attacker remains at large Patricia Rose, who was brutally stabbed last year by a jealous ex-boyfriend, is waging a grim battle for survival even as her attacker remains at large. The 44-year-old woman was readmitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) a month ago after suffering further complications from a stomach wound [...]
East Bank cricket elections set for April 17
Clubs affiliated to the East Bank Cricket Association are being notified that their Annual General Meeting is set for April 17, 2009 at the Providence Cricket ground commencing at 18:00hrs. According to a release, each registered club are invited to send the names of three (3) representatives which can be submitted to any member of [...]
Brave bus driver recounts fight with gun-toting bandit
Brave minibus driver, Lincoln Bristol, yesterday recounted his fight with a gun-toting robber which ended in him being hospitalized with four bullet wounds. The 69-year-old ‘A’ Field, Sophia resident was shot in the abdomen, left side knee and near his right eye during his fight with the gunman and an accomplice, who attacked him outside [...]
Ameer Baksh 20/20 cricket
Imam Bacchus X1 defeated Affiance No.1 and Cotton Field by 33 runs respectively when the Ameer Baksh twenty20 cricket competition commenced in Central Essequibo recently. Playing at the Affiance No.1 ground Imam Bacchus X1 batted first and made 144-9 off their overs. Navindra Persaud led with 72 with extras contributing a healthy 30. Devindra Narine, [...]
THE MONEY GONE!
When the Minister of Finance made his long-winded statement in the National Assembly concerning CLICO (Guyana), I indicated that nothing that he said could be considered comforting to policyholders and investors. He did in that statement indicate the steps that were being taken to minimize CLICO (Guyana)’s exposure. I did not, however, find reason for [...]
National TT team leaders intensify preparations
– parents, corporate community offer support By Edison Jefford Undoubtedly the leaders of the national cadet and junior table tennis team that will depart Guyana for the Caribbean Championships in Saint Kitts, Nigel Bryan and Trenace Lowe have intensified preparations at the Sports Hall. Speaking to Kaieteur Sport yesterday, the top players and definite gold [...]
Another car ends up in canal
Man’s car repossessed by his child’s mother
…alleges she may have ordered his execution Upon returning to the apartment, which he was renting, at approximately 16:00 hours on April 1, Robert ‘Michael’ Brown, 27, discovered that the vehicle he had recently purchased was missing. From the moment Brown discovered his vehicle missing, he suspected that his ‘child mother’, Morlyn ‘Monifa’ Hudson, had [...]
Overseas-based Guyanese donates bat to ‘Taliban’
- Forde also promised one By Rawle Welch Canada-based Guyanese and former Malteenoes Sports Club player Victor Dias made good on a promise he made to present a bat to opening batsman Imran ‘Taliban’ Hassan should he complete a century in their Cellink Plus 3-day fixture against the Guyana Defence Force recently. Dias, who returned [...]
Kawal and Ragnauth 10 overs softball in Wakenaam
Knight Riders beat Belle Plaine in final Knight Riders defeated Belle Plaine by 25 runs in the final of the Vishal Kawal and Chandreka Ragnauth 10 overs softball cricket final played last Sunday at Belle Plaine, Wakenaam. Knight Riders batted first managing 118-6 in 10 overs with Sunil Persaud carving out 46 and Navin Narine [...]
Stanleytown ‘fix-man’ electrocuted
Police on the West Bank of Demerara have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 37-year-old Stanleytown man. Reports are that the man, Troy Greene, called Skeebow, was pronounced dead on arrival at the West Demerara Regional Hospital some time after 14:30 hours yesterday. According to a police statement, it is [...]
Mrs Jagan’s death is a great loss to this nation
Dear Editor, This letter is in tribute to former President Mrs. Janet Jagan who passed away a few days ago. Her death is a great loss to this nation. Mrs. Jagan, up to her final hours, was someone who continued to shape and influence public thinking and policy both by her writings and as a [...]
Prof James Rose replaced as UG Vice Chancellor
The University of Guyana (UG) council, under the chairmanship of UG pro chancellor Dr. Prem Misir, has appointed Professor Lawrence Carrington as interim Vice Chancellor of the university for one year. This newspaper understands that Carrington’s stint commenced on April 1. Carrington is a retired professor formerly attached to the University of the West Indies [...]
Sugar, rice enjoy more priority than fish
…greater investments are being explored – Dharamlall By Tusika Martin The fisheries sector in Guyana does not enjoy the same priority as the sugar and rice industries, thus not benefiting as much as the other sectors. This is according to Les Romalho of the Guyana Fisheries Advisory Committee, who was, yesterday, part of a regional [...]
