Man bludgeoned over misuse of drug money
…witnesses refused to intervene Police have detained a suspect in the death of 52-year-old Victor Persaud, called ‘Bugger Grip’ who was bludgeoned to death early yesterday morning. Persaud, of Lusignan Pasture, East Coast Demerara, succumbed hours after a man with whom he had a heated argument, apparently over a misunderstanding over drugs, clubbed him. His [...]
Man gets beating after catching lover in compromising position
What was intended to be a casual visit at his paramour’s work site turned out to be a near fatal attack for a 32-year-old South Ruimveldt man after he caught his partner in a compromising position. Shawn Haynes, of South Ruimveldt, managed to make his way to the Georgetown Public Hospital with a gaping wound [...]
Man hospitalised after cutlass attack
A Cove and John resident is currently being treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital for several chops, which he sustained about his body on Easter Sunday. Reports are that 65-year-old Rajkumar was rushed to the hospital by police ranks who were on patrol after two men on the Cove and John Public Road attacked him [...]
Two unsolved murders still haunt relatives
By Latoya Giles There are two murders that still linger at the back of my mind for some unknown reason. These are the brutal execution-style killing of 30-year-old Sheriff taxi driver, Keith Bowen, and the brutal killing of 25-year-old Shenese-Ann Richardson-Austin. These two murders happened almost four months apart and I was the reporter assigned [...]
Bartician Leah Allen is Guyana ’s latest Centenarian
By Franklin Wilson While thousands graced Bartica with their presence for the annual Regatta activities, a small but equally significant gathering met to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Bartician, Leah Allen. The cool, calm and collective-looking Allen was feted by her two daughters, and five generation of relatives at a Thanksgiving ceremony and party [...]
Domestic violence: Women’s body recommends stringent rules of prosecution
Guyanese Women in Development (GUYWID) are of the view that the recent increase in domestic violence in Guyana, particularly the incidences of death of women, is beginning to sound like a broken record, playing the same tune over and over. GUYWID believes that extreme circumstances necessitate extreme measures. As such, a number of proposals have [...]
Belle’s dominate Regatta 2K9 Power Boat races
Historic 2-day meet ends on a high By Franklin Wilson The Historic Bartica Regatta two-day Power Boat Races held at the Golden Beach Circuit ended yesterday afternoon in emphatic style with a showdown between the Belle’s clan to decide the champion among the big engines, 225 to unlimited. As it turned out, nephew, Randy Belle [...]
Mahendra Persaud capturesGNRA Fullbore Championships
ACP Paul Slowe claims day 3, Terry Stewart tops ‘O’ Class As expected, the big guns prevailed at the Guyana National Rifle Association’s 3-day Fullbore Championships which concluded on Sunday at the Timehri Rifle Ranges, Yarrowkabra, Linden Soesdyke Highway. Some of the young guns had jumped ahead after the first day of competition but the [...]
Taffin Khan triumphs over top players
Junior Chess Champion, Taffin Khan, retained his superb form from the just concluded junior chess championship to add the Kei-Shar’s Easter Open trophy to his collection when that tournament concluded at the Keishar’s, Hadfield Street Sports Club, Saturday afternoon last. The young chess star overcame an earlier loss to National Champion, Kriskal Persaud to amass [...]
McKinnon’s 19th minute strike sends Camptown to final
Telston McKinnon’s bundled in goal in the 19th minute was what separated Camptown from hosts Fruta Conquerors in their semi-final clash of the Banks Premium Beer Knock-out Cup which was played last Sunday evening, at the Tucville ground. The result meant that they now await the winner of the rescheduled clash between the Guyana Defence [...]
Pacesetters sweep five–a–side tournament
- GABA disappointed with clubs’ support By Edison Jefford Following the disappointment in the recent Next Level Entertainment championships, the number one ranked club in Georgetown, Courts Pacesetters returned to glory on Sunday when they completed a clean five–a–side sweep. Pacesetters had a lopsided 39-10 victory with Hugh Arthur scoring 13 points and Stephon Gillis [...]
GT / Miami Masters take on Tigers Masters today
- Return fixture set for Thursday GT Miami Masters, a team made up of former senior nationals and club players will engage Western Tigers Masters in two friendly football matches in memory of the late Aubrey ‘Amo’ Ritchie Barker and Selwyn Bailey. The first encounter will be played today, at the GFC ground, starting from [...]
Guyana Football Federation to elect three new office bearers
The Guyana Football Federation will be holding its AGM on Saturday 25 April 2009 at the Ocean View Hotel. Only three positions would be contested, 1st Vice President, Treasurer and Asst Secretary (Admin). The Guyana Football Referees Council will be nominating Alfred King for the Vice President post as well as Dwayne Lovell for Treasurer. [...]
Stoute (186) leads Barbados to 1st innings points
By Sean Devers Kevin Stoute fell 14 short of a maiden double century and Ryan Hinds hit an even ton as Barbados took a 62-run first innings lead against Guyana on the penultimate day of their WICB final round regional four-day cricket match at the Providence Stadium yesterday. Stoute, overnight on 104, was last out [...]
Carifta Games snub
The usual pattern of behaviour by our sports officials remained true to form when none of them came forward and publicly congratulated the gold medal achievement of junior middle distance star Jevina Straker, Straker captured the top accolade in the 1500 metres of the Under-17 category in this year’s Junior Carifta Games in Castries, St. [...]
Investors in CLICO should agitate
Dear Editor, I had decided not to comment on the CLICO (Guyana) fiasco before because of two reasons: • There is more to come out; and • This is a matter that is engaging the attention of the Court. However, an article by an investigative journalist in Trinidad Ms Camini Marajh caught my attention and [...]
Has anyone been successful in prosecuting noise makers?
Dear Editor, The ‘anti- noise’ letter writers are sounding like broken records as they continue to lament the same cries over and over in the newspapers. Ms Joyce Jonas, who has written numerous letters about being disturbed in the quietness of her home, once again has spoken out on the utter disregard for citizens who [...]
Dr. Ramsammy threatens to revoke licences of private hospitals
Following reports that private hospitals in Georgetown are still collecting blood, although they were instructed not to do so, Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, has threatened to revoke their licenses to operate in the country, if this is found to be true. Minister Ramsammy told Kaieteur News yesterday that his Ministry is not aware [...]
Legal Aid to be extended to hinterland communities
…service complements fight against domestic violence-Manickchand Minister of Human Services and Social Security Priya Manickchand says that she is very pleased with the populace’s utilization of the legal services adding that under active consideration at present is the introduction of the service in the hinterland. Coastal dwellers, Berbicians and Essequibians are already enjoying the Legal [...]
Growing abuse of press freedom
Dear Editor Over the last several years, Guyana witnessed two resurrections of the media code of conduct seminars/workshops; more like media reunions; to bring some kind of sanity to election coverage; to enhance professionalism among journalists. But clearly, these media reunions did not raise the bar for a professional media code of conduct. The evidence [...]
Presidential math does not add up
Dear Editor, The Kaieteur News of Thursday April 9, 2009 reported the Office of the President (OP) as stating that I and other (sic) directors of Globe Trust blocked payout of up to $100,000 each to 5,404 depositors of the financial institution. Apparently OP produced a “critique” to support its allegation that it was certain [...]
Meeting of indigenous people open
Guyana delegates express concern about mining Leaders of the indigenous peoples of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana opened a key meeting in Georgetown yesterday, with one of the mains concern of the local delegation being mining. The meeting, which began yesterday, is being held all week to set priorities and create a cohesive strategy to [...]
BEYOND ALL EXPECTATIONS
In my life I have had only one kite. It was bought for me when I was three years old and my parents never had to buy another. That one kite was used for my entire-kite-flying days. At the end of Easter, I would put it away safely in the storeroom and return to dust [...]
Guyana Music Festival opens today
The Guyana Music Festival, which has been credited with discovering the talent of great musicians such as renowned pianist Ray Luck, is all set for a revival this evening. The actual competition begins during the day, while an opening ceremony is set for the National Cultural Centre. The Festival runs from today to April 18. [...]
The difference between CLICO (GUY) and Globe Trust
Dear Editor, President Bharrat Jagdeo appears to have been unwittingly suckered into a politically partisan tit-for-tat when, in response to calls for a CLICO (GY) probe, he says that he will agree to an investigation into what transpired at Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) Guyana only if there is a corresponding investigation into the affairs [...]
