Suriname’s intervention a blessing in disguise for CGX, says Kerry Sully
By Mondale Smith An ‘interesting coincidence’ has allowed CGX to put a lot more science into its project which could now see Guyana earning as much as $200B per year once drilling commences and oil is brought to the surface offshore of Guyana and Suriname. President and Chief Executive Officer of CGX, Kerry Sully, told [...]
Woman, son brutalize young Berbician girl
Liloutie Seepersaud and her son, Arnold, are to appear in the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court tomorrow to answer charges stemming from a severe beating they allegedly inflicted on 23-year-old, Shaneeza Hartman, of section ‘B’ D’Edward Village, West Coast Berbice, on Sunday last. Yesterday, Hartman told her story and displayed the marks of violence she sustained about [...]
Jagdeo overturns ‘Fuzzy’ Sattaur’s suspension
President Bharrat Jagdeo, who holds the portfolio of Minister of Information, has intervened and consequently caused the Board of Directors of National Communications Network (NCN) to rescind its decision to suspend Mohamed “Fuzzy” Sattaur. As a result of Jagdeo’s intervention, Board Chairman Prem Misir yesterday afternoon, by way of a letter, informed Sattaur that his [...]
Thief caught red-handed at GPHC maternity ward
… Soundly thrashed A Charlotte Street man, who is said to be a known thief, ran out of luck yesterday after he was caught red-handed stealing in the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s maternity ward. Reports are that 42-year-old Nigel Holder was caught removing 51 surgical gloves from the Maternity Ward at the hospital some time [...]
Agriculture Ministry awards $141M in contracts
Five contracts totaling $141 million were awarded to four contracting companies yesterday by the Ministry of Agriculture, under the Agricultural Sector Development Unit (ASDU). The agriculture development unit is a new unit which is being funded jointly by the Inter American Development Bank and the World Bank. These contracts, which were awarded at the Ministry [...]
Boy, 14, sustains shattered leg
…Zeelugt water woes blamed Due to the shortage of water at Tuschen and Zeelugt, one family was forced into another predicament on Tuesday last. On the day in question, 14-year-old Faoud Bacchus, a third form student of Zeeburg Secondary School, left school for Parika, where he reached his parents, who had just purchased [...]
Golden opportunity beckons for new economic policy
Global Financial Crisis… President Bharrat Jagdeo speaking at the 17th Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, yesterday, told the session that the current global economic downturn presents a golden opportunity given that the international community is moving to create a new global institutional and regulatory framework. “As this framework is [...]
CANU denies KN report
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has refuted a claim in yesterday’s edition of Kaieteur News which stated that a rank had been charged for perverting a witness in the Colin Mack rape trial. A release stated that there was no Antonio Szala ever employed with CANU. However, that was only reported because of the fact [...]
Businesses helping HIV/AIDS fight to be honoured
The Guyana Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS is now finalizing arrangements for the adjudication of its 2009 Awards for Business Excellence and for the presentation of those awards at a formal ceremony next month. The Coalition issued a Call For Entries to its membership and to the wider business community in April. Now it awaits the [...]
Farmer charged for Lethem murder
A 56-year-old farmer was yesterday remanded to prison for the capital offence when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. As an expressionless Ronald Charlie stood in the docks at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, he was informed by the magistrate that he was not required to plead to the indictable offence of murder which [...]
Food for the Poor continues poverty alleviation mission
- offers tools to help with skills training As part of its effort to fulfil its mandate to alleviate poverty throughout Guyana, Food For the Poor Guyana Inc. yesterday extended much needed assistance to a number of local organisations. Among the recipients were the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), the Guyana Prison Service, and [...]
Financial downturn pushes forest body to seek help
In view of the present global financial and market crisis, the Forest Products Association (FPA) is seeking strong partnership and support from the government and other stakeholders. A release from the FPA stated that it remains committed to sustaining the forest sector for the benefit of the country. It adds that the current slump in [...]
COURTS rewards winners in customer celebration promotion
Five customers took home prizes worth over $500,000, yesterday. The presentation was held in the Furniture Section of Courts’ Main Street location on Monday last. The customers had shopped between the period April 6 and May 2, and became eligible for this promotion having purchased $5,000 and more and filling a coupon. According to Courts [...]
‘Same script, different cast’
By Edison Jefford ‘Same script, different cast’ and so it was at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall Tuesday night, as enthusiasts watched the clinical demolition of Supply/Soesdyke and East Ruimveldt in the continuation of the Inter-Ward Basketball competition. With services of national centre, Dwayne ‘Sugar’ Roberts from Linden and the swingman Alwyn Bellamy, Albouystown/Charlestown disposed [...]
Smith to quit Presidency Joe Chapman has announced his candidature for Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) Presidency following holder of the current office, Uborn Smith’s decision to quit the post at Sunday’s Annual General Meeting. Smith made the declaration at the final LABA statutory meeting Tuesday night. Chapman is campaigning as an ‘alternative’ to Abdullah [...]
GDF takes pole position in Trophy Stall Rugby
Just four days after playing to a commendable 19-19 tie against Yamaha Caribs, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) made an even bigger step when they beat Hornets 12-10 to take pole position in the Trophy Stall-sponsored 10-a-side Rugby Competition which continued yesterday, at the National Park. The Army got the win on the stroke of [...]
Greene hits maiden century
- Sookdeo out of action for two weeks On a straw coloured Eve Leary pitch, with nice bounce and good carry, Herrell Greene hit his first ever century as Royston Alkins XI reached 327-7 against Anthony Bramble’s XI on the second day of their three-day National Under-19 cricket trial yesterday. Greene, who turns 17 in [...]
No Guyanese in WI T20 women’s squad
The West Indies selectors have named the following players for the International Cricket Council’s Women’s World Twenty20 Championship in England in June. No Guyanese have found favour with the selector, Erva Giddings the most likely candidate not being considered. Led by captain Merissa Aguilleira, the side also includes the talented allrounder Stafanie Taylor, who impressed [...]
Exciting contest anticipated in ABS finale
The Rose Hall Town Windies Sports Bar and Young Warriors Cricket Club will clash in the final of the 1st ever ABS 40-Over, First Division tournament organised by the Berbice Cricket Board on Sunday. The match is scheduled for the Canje Welfare Ground and promises to be a thriller, as the arch-rivals over the years [...]
Busta Champions of Champions bowls off Saturday
The 2009 Busta Champions of Champions Cricket Tournament bowls off on Saturday with four matches. The tournament features eight of Berbice’s First Division teams and is sponsored by the Guyana Beverage Company and organised by the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTWSB). Defending champions Rose Hall Town Windies Sports Bar open their defence [...]
Kool Kidz Inter-Secondary Schools Twenty/20 starts tomorrow
The 2009 Kool Kidz Inter-Secondary Schools Twenty/20 cricket starts tomorrow at several venues across Region Six. The tournament has been organised by the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTYSC) and sponsored by the Guyana Beverage Company with the aim of promoting sports as an alternative to a life on the streets. Defending Champions [...]
East Coast prime robbery suspect strikes again
A well known criminal on the East Coast of Demerara once again eluded capture after carrying out three separate robberies in the Enterprise area on Tuesday night. The man and his accomplice managed to make good their escape despite a massive manhunt by police and army ranks that ended early yesterday morning. Police say the [...]
Top golfers for Citizens Bank tourney
A star-studded line up in expected for the second annual Citizens Bank Medal Play Golf tournament on Saturday at the Lusignan Golf Club. Defending champion Gavin Todd is expected to be in action to defend his title but is expected to face stiff competition from a field of close to 35 golfers. Among the players [...]
GWI responds to water woes at Zeelugt, Tuschen
Guyana Water Inc (GWI), in response to an article in Kaieteur News which stated that the residents of Zeelugt and Tuschen have been without water since last November, has indicated that GWI visited the affected area since the Tuschen Well which is more than fifty years old, failed. According to the GWI, Minister of Housing [...]
State media disappoints Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has expressed his disappointment with the actions of the state media, which has not been giving adequate coverage to his press conferences since the beginning of the year. At a press conference held yesterday at the Minister’s Office, Dr. Ramsammy noted that he has been receiving complaints from persons [...]
