GPL mulls arms for personnel
Death of Chief Security officer… – calls emergency meeting Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has convened an emergency meeting to come up with ideas to deal with security measures in the wake of Monday’s brutal murder of its Chief Security Officer, Clifford Peters. Peters was gunned down while carrying out disconnection work in the [...]
Wife binds drunk husband, threatens to kill him
…but spouse saves her from jail In the culture of some countries some people find bondage (one partner tying up another one with a rope) to be a source of sexual pleasure. The Japanese have made an art form of it, calling it kinbaku, and there are some western countries where people get a lot [...]
Pig farmers asked to be more vigilant
Farmers, especially those in the pig industry, need to be very alert and proactive to maintain the safety and integrity of the industry. Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud made the call during a meeting on Saturday with stakeholders in the pig industry to discuss the H1N1 virus commonly called Swine flu. He urged that there [...]
CHI open heart surgery patient succumbs
Although valiant efforts were made to save the life of 50-year-old Bibi Khalil who underwent triple bypass open heart surgery at the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) last Friday, the terribly sick woman succumbed on Monday. Cardiac Surgeon Dr Gary Stephens who led the surgery said that Khalil had undergone a triple vessel bypass procedure which [...]
West Dem. Arrival Day celebrations stand out
Arrival Day celebrations at Joe Vieira Park, attended by hundreds, proved to be the most innovative held to observe the 171st anniversary of the arrival of East Indians to Guyana. The celebrations are hosted annually by the Indian Cultural, Religious and Social Organisation of West Demerara. This year featured a float parade in which mainly [...]
Two held for taxi driver’s murder
Police have detained two men who have convinced them that they were responsible for the murder of taxi driver Rawle Henry. Based on the men’s story, the police are now sure that Henry was the victim of a carjacking. Henry’s body, with head almost severed, was discovered on Sunday afternoon in a clump of bushes [...]
Transfer of COI functions greeted with skepticism
Given the track record of Government Bills, the National Assembly will approve the Insurance (Supplementary Provisions) Bill 2009, tomorrow. The Bill will seek to transfer the functions of the Commissioner of Insurance to the Bank of Guyana (BOG). According to the legislation tabled, notwithstanding anything in the Insurance Act 1998 or in any other law, [...]
President’s College records $25M deficit
Following the revelations that President’s College (PC) will be cutting down on cost by firing a number of staff members, Kaieteur News understands that the institution is in some $25 million deficit. This newspaper was informed by a reliable source that Chairman of the Board of Directors, David DeGroot, held a meeting recently with some [...]
Nikiesha Telford wins coveted Miss Linden crown
A superbly executed Miss Linden Town Week pageant saw Nikiesha Telford, who represented the Silvertown community, walking away with the coveted crown on Saturday night at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground. Described as “the best in recent years”, “wonderful” and “a breath of fresh air” by satisfied patrons, the event thrilled the enthusiastic crowd from [...]
CHI mounts study of heart diseases in Guyana
Cardiological-related ailments are among the most challenging health problems facing the local health sector, and according to Head of the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI), Dr Gary Stephens, the root cause of this state-of-affairs could be aptly analysed with a study. According to the doctor, during an interview with this newspaper, heart cases have a certain [...]
Dancer dies after fall during routine
Paul Quintin, 35, a male dancer, died some time early yesterday morning at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he fell and hit his head during a dance routine. While reports are still sketchy, Kaieteur News was informed that on Wednesday last Quintin was performing a dance routine at the Tavern Night Club on America Street [...]
Wanted men turn themselves in
The two men for whom the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) had issued wanted bulletins last Thursday have turned themselves in. Reports are that the men, Cecil Anthony Edwards, 46, and Dennis Alexander Edwards, 53, turned themselves over to CANU officials some time yesterday evening. This newspaper was told that the men were wanted to [...]
Upsets highlight opening night
Upsets were the order of the day in opening action of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB)-organised Indoor Tournament which started on Monday, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The first sign of things to come was witnessed in the Old Fort ‘A’ versus GCC ‘B’ clash which the latter won 7-4 after leading 3-1 [...]
Private hospitals urged to set up blood bank
The Ministry of Health is advising all private hospitals to establish a bank at their institutions, in an effort to ease the long process of requesting blood from the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). According to Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, while the NBTS will provide the private hospitals with the blood they need, [...]
Windjammer and MDT assist national powerlifters
More assistance still needed As time draws close for Guyana’s participation at the Regional Powerlifting Championships set for the British Virgin Islands, the 3-member team of ‘Big’ John Edwards, Mervin ‘Spongy’ Moses and Randolph Morgan are still short of the required funds. Coming on board to narrow the needed amount was Windjammer International [...]
Dead cop’s girlfriend thanks mother for not allowing her to go Linden
Twenty-year-old Felicia Bastiani is today thanking her mother for refusing to allow her to go to the Linden Town Week celebrations on Saturday night. Bastiani, of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, was the fiancée of traffic policeman Trevor Bramble. She was invited to go with him on the trip which ended tragically early Sunday morning. [...]
Another prison officer caught with ganja
Another prison officer has been caught trying to smuggle a prohibited substance into a penal institution. This time it’s the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara. Kaieteur News understands that around 18:00 hours on Monday officers at the gate of the Lusignan prison unearthed eight grams of marijuana on the rank’s person. According to reports, senior [...]
Foo (5-93 & 50*) leads Berbice fight back
- Griffith hits 75 for Demerara By Sean Devers National Under-19 all-rounder Jonathon Foo took 5-93 from 26 overs before smashing a commanding unbeaten 50 to lead a Berbice fight-back against Demerara on the opening day of their crucial final-round GTM three-day Under-19 Inter-County cricket match at the Providence Stadium yesterday. By [...]
East Coast teen in protective custody after suicide attempt
A 14-year-old girl who attempted to commit suicide has been taken into custody by the Child Care and Protective Agency of the Ministry of Human Services. The child, who hails from Strathspey, East Coast Demerara, attempted to commit suicide last Tuesday by ingesting a poisonous substance. She was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where [...]
Wakenaam suffer mixed fortunes
Essequibo middle order batsman Navishaul Pooran hit a fine half century, as Wakenaam defeated Leguan by 121 runs, when the Banks DIH X-tra white 40-over cricket competition continued in Zone ‘B’ Essequibo recently. Playing at White’s Park in Leguan, the home team won the toss and asked Wakenaam to bat first in a game, which [...]
Republic Bank maintains support for RHTY&SC
Republic Bank (Guyana) will continue its sponsorship of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) Annual Educational and Sports Camp this year. The Bank will invest $120,000 in the 3rd annual event which will be organised by the Rose Hall Town Farfan and Mendes under-15 and Pepsi under-19 cricket teams. The camp which [...]
CARICOM steps up anti-drug campaign
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Assistant Secretary-General for Human and Social Development, Dr Edward Greene, has said that CARICOM has stepped up to the plate to aggressively address the problem of drug trafficking, regionally and nationally. Dr. Greene was at the time delivering remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Regional Workshop on the development of National [...]
Fitness trainer honours mothers with 15-mile run
Physical fitness trainer and sports organiser, Eli Hazel, will stage a 15-mile run in recognition of all mothers. The activity, which will take place on Sunday – Mothers’ Day – commences in front of the Port Mourant Hospital, Corentyne Berbice from 5:00am and concludes at lot 40 Stanleytown in New Amsterdam. Hazel, who hails from [...]
GSL/Trophy Stall 15 overs round-hand softball competition
Following are the results of matches played in the Guyana Softball League / Trophy Stall sponsored nationwide round hand softball competition recently. Zone ‘A’ – West Coast Demerara Superstreet XI defeated Raiders XI by 70 runs at Leonora Primary School ground. Superstreet batted first and scored 97 all out in 10.1 overs. Anand Debiden 30, [...]
Use forum to unite CARICOM, seek better investment -Trotman
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) will conduct its annual review of the region’s relations with Third Countries and International Organisations during its 12th Meeting scheduled for this Friday and Saturday in Kingston, Jamaica. It will also use the forum to determine policy initiatives that could guide future relations. Leader [...]
