Cellink Jingle and Song Competition
Dear Editor, Who can disagree that “American Idol” is the broadcast entertainment television show that is creating lots of buzz? Even GT&T has now embarked on a local version with its Cellink Jingle and Song Competition 2009 during May-July. An interesting excerpt from the release was to learn that a vehicle might very well be [...]
Consulate in Barbados dealt with this matter
Dear Editor, I refer to a news item in your paper (“No arrest for Guyanese murdered in Barbados”, 19 April 2009). An interviewee, one Abiola Alleyne and described as a relative of the deceased, is quoted as saying the Guyana Consulate in the island has done nothing for the family. It will be recalled that [...]
Dorcas Medical Mission offers free clinic
The Dorcas Medical Mission, a faith-based, not-for-profit, volunteer organisation from Brooklyn, New York is currently in Guyana offering their services to the public. The Mission commenced work yesterday and will continue until Thursday. This is the third visit by the Mission to Guyana under the sponsorship of Outreach Ministries International – Winners’ Cathedral and Roraima [...]
Digicel partners D’Urban Park Lions to raise anemia awareness
- project officially launched at North Ruimveldt Secondary School Digicel Guyana has partnered with the Lions Club of D’Urban Park to combat the prevalence of anemia within the society. Anemia, which is a low level of haemoglobin in the blood due to a reduction in the number or size of red blood cells, affects a [...]
Without justice, there can be no prosperity
Dear Editor, There is an unsurpassed immorality being pushed on Guyanese of all races by our political elites. It is called local government elections without constitutional reform. Over eight years ago, it was agreed in Parliament these reforms were absolute necessary. Today, a President of limited credibility and honour has unilaterally decided he will decide [...]
Entertainers to pay VAT
All persons who intend to stage public entertainment are required to register for Value Added Tax. Yesterday, Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Khurshid Sattaur, said that public entertainment includes ‘live’ musical entertainment by bands, singers, sporting events such as boxing, cricket, football, horse racing and motor racing. Theatrical performances, comedy shows, dance performances and [...]
Juniors impress at AAG Senior Championships
– Saul, Harlequin, Scotland among top performers By Edison Jefford Triston Joseph continued his impressive season on Sunday at the Police Sports Club with his blistering performance in the 200m when the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) staged its 2009 National Senior Championships. The national junior sprinter came off his double gold medal showing at [...]
Health Ministry targets lengthy waiting time at A&E
The issue of patients’ waiting time at the Accident and Emergency Units and at pharmacies within public hospitals will come under scrutiny as early as next month when the Ministry of Health commences countrywide surveys. Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, made this disclosure recently. According to the Minister he had previously mandated hospitals to [...]
Swine Flu outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the outbreak of swine flu, which originated in Mexico, is serious enough to be considered a “public health emergency of international concern.” As such the authorities in Guyana should initiate steps necessary to deal with the possibility that the deadly virus may reach our shores. In Mexico, [...]
‘Opening’ of Takatu Bridge baffles officials
- Guyana flag hoisted, national anthem played Local officials are baffled by what appears to be an unofficial official opening of the Takatu Bridge yesterday. Officials from the Brazilian town of Bon Fin and the State of Roraima were on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony, which took place on the bridge itself minus representatives [...]
Man stabbed to death in Laing Avenue brawl
- suspect held A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death at around 14:00 hrs yesterday during a brawl with another man in Laing Avenue. Earl France called “White Boy” or “Whitey” of Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara, succumbed from a single stab wound to the chest. France’s assailant, the brother of Cindy Greene, his children’s [...]
Health Minister again threatens to shut down hospital’s laboratory
- over blood screening controversy Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has accused some private hospitals of collecting and screening blood although being banned from doing so. On March 1, the Ministry of Health banned all private hospitals from collecting or screening blood but Dr. Ramsammy says some private health institutions did not adhere to this. [...]
Corbin moved to GPHC
Although his condition has been listed as stable, leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) party, Mr Robert Corbin, was yesterday transferred to the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. According to General Secretary of the party, Mr Oscar Clarke, Corbin, who was on Saturday admitted a patient at the [...]
Son of Indian Indentured Labourers joins the centenarian club
The son of an Indian indentured labourer has joined the list of Guyanese who have reached 100 years old. Autar, of Big Baiboo Mahaica River on the East Coast of Demerara celebrated the milestone on Saturday. The centenarian, who still has the use of all his faculties, was the special guest of a religious ceremony [...]
Local miller increases purchasing price for paddy
- Agri. Minister hopes other millers will follow suit By Tusika Martin As rice farmers continue to complain about the price for the commodity countrywide, the Old Mac (Guyana) Inc. has increased its purchasing price. Kaieteur News was told yesterday that the company has increased its payment terms by 14 days to accommodate the increase. [...]
Berbice Bridge investment will see slashed mortgage rates
A decrease in interest rates payable on mortgages is one of the many favourable returns foreseen by the Board of Directors of the New Building Society (NBS) accruing from its investments in the Berbice River Bridge. “With the way things are going with this Berbice River Bridge investment, we see the possibility of at least [...]
Mahaica farmers say dam-building project blocking kokers
Farmers at little Baiboo Mahaica Creek are criticising the revetment work being carried out by the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary/ Agricultural Development Authority MMA/ADA, claiming that their outfall kokers are being blocked. Work on shoring up the dam of a section of the Mahaica Creek commenced a few weeks ago to prevent the water from spilling [...]
Two cocaine mules nabbed at CJIA in less than 24 hours
Ranks of the Guyana Police Force Narcotics Branch seem to be stepping up the fight against the drug trade, nabbing two cocaine mules in less than 24 hours. Reports are that a woman was nabbed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Timehri around noon on Saturday, while a man was nabbed yesterday morning with the [...]
No one organisation can address domestic violence
- PPP Even though many strides have been made in the area of domestic violence in Guyana, the problem continues to persist, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Donald Ramotar said, noting that one of the contributing factors is rooted in history, traditions and culture that has been male dominated for centuries. Speaking at [...]
Sophisticated foot care for diabetics at GPHC
- Health Minister The Ministry of Health has reached new heights in addressing the problem of diabetes mellitus, according to Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy. The Minister says that while regular foot care is being emphasised as one of the major factors in diabetic care, the Ministry has introduced a sophisticated method that involves [...]
Region Ten to focus on roads and drains
Region 10 has received a total of $169 million this year in their capital budget and according to Chairman of that Region, Mortimer Mingo, these monies will be used to address basic infrastructure in the region, such as roads and drains. Mingo added that the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) also plans to extend two of [...]
Regional clinicians benefit from PAHO/MOH workshop
The conclusion of a Pan American Health Organisation/Ministry of Health collaborated workshop on Saturday has left local clinicians with a sense of empowerment to effectively champion the Health Ministry’s fight against diabetes. This is according to the report of the health workers who since last Thursday were exposed to sessions of diabetes care essentials held [...]
Detained guard proclaims innocence in colleague’s death
- but victim’s family skeptical about ‘suicide’ The R.K Security Guard who has been detained in connection with the death of his colleague, Julian Embrack is reportedly sticking to his story of finding Embrack’s body after hearing a gunshot. The guard was detained shortly after the 30-year-old Visiting Inspector was found dead in School Street, [...]
Suriname score double
- claim male and female football titles The 2009 Inter Guiana Games ended with a bang for Suriname as their male and female teams won the respective football titles. The females swamped Guyana 13-0 while the Guyanese male side turned in a much improved display to hold the Surinamese to a 0-0 draw. The result [...]
Suriname capture swimming C/ships
Cart off lion’s share of gold medals Suriname added a further 172 points to their overnight total of 111 to cart off the honours with a massive 283 points when the Tri-Nation, Inter-Guiana Games, swimming championships concluded at the Castellani Pool, Homestretch Avenue, yesterday afternoon. Guyana added another 87 points to their overnight total of [...]
