Suspect identifies cop as driver
A suspect who has confessed to robbing cambio dealer, Ramesh Bhagoo, of $12M in jewellery claims that two policemen assisted him in the heist. Police officials confirmed yesterday that the man, whom they have detained, positively identified a police constable as the person who drove the getaway car that picked up the gang near Le [...]
Execution arranged over missingTT$800
Guyanese labourers’ killings in T&T… – Guardian crime reporter “As far as I know, they were working with a guy and he accused them of stealing from him,” according to Francis Joseph, the senior crime reporter of the Trinidad Guardian, who told this to Kaieteur News last night in a telephone interview. He added that [...]
Five charged for Republic Bank fraud
Five former employees of Republic Bank yesterday appeared in Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged with defrauding the company. The five, Wilfred Mc Cado, Steven Gangadeen, Manniram Beharry, Deodat Narine Rampersaud, and Saisenarine Rampersaud made their appearance before Magistrate Melissa Robertson. The five were all charged with conspiracy to commit a felony between April 24 and May [...]
Ansa McAl launches multi-million-dollar construction showroom
The construction boom is evident on the local shores and if all goes well with material demands Guyana could see a further investment of $5.4B in 2010. Ansa McAl Trading Ltd yesterday, recognising what the company terms “a construction boom,” launched a $10m Construction Solutions showroom at its head office, 60 Industrial Site, Beterverwagting. Guyana [...]
Housing drive to be boosted in Linden
- as GWI upgrades service Remigrants could become eligible for house lots once they register their status with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through a process that is in accordance with the Housing Ministry’s policies. Minister of Housing, Irfaan Ali, made this disclosure recently during a visit to Region Ten where he explained the policies [...]
Passengers walk away from car, minibus crash
Several persons escaped serious injury yesterday after a two-vehicle smash up yesterday at the corner of Camp and Quamina Streets. Both drivers proclaimed their innocence but it is clear from the skid marks on the road coupled with the damage to the vehicles that speed was a contributory factor. The driver of the car, a [...]
UWI Vice Chancellor meets President Jagdeo
Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies in Mona, Kingston, Jamaica, and Guyana-born Professor Nigel Harris met with President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday to talk about the potential for collaboration with UWI and the University of Guyana in various areas. During the meeting at the President’s State House residence, the Vice Chancellor spoke of [...]
Home Affairs Minister meets new Police Cadet Officers
Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee, yesterday met in a closed door session with 16 new police Cadet Officers from the Guyana Police Force. The 16 Cadets, including three females, graduated from the Standard Officers’ Course #41 last February and have been deployed to the various police divisions throughout the country, working under the direct supervision [...]
City Hall loses overseas investor for cemetery
City Hall has lost a prospective overseas-based investor who was expected to help with the restoration of the Le Repentir Cemetery. Deputy Mayor Robert Williams said, yesterday, that the Barbados investor had expressed interest in the cemetery and had brought with him a detailed proposal for the facility. However following a visit to the Le [...]
Police cell numbers found in phone recovered from dead bandit
Investigators in the Guyana Police Force have questioned some ranks whose telephone numbers appeared on a cellular phone that was recovered from slain wanted man, Courtney James. However, police sources said, yesterday, that they have so far unearthed no incriminating evidence to link the ranks to the dead bandit. According to a senior police official [...]
U-19 ‘ruggers’ commence training
The 35 players called by the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) to prepare for the upcoming NAWIRA Under-19 Championship qualifier for the IRB U-20, 2010 World Trophy to be staged in the Cayman Islands from July 4-10 commenced training yesterday at the National Park. The sessions are being conducted by Head Coach Laurie Adonis and [...]
Finishing Touch steals show
– Jumbo Joy returns to winning ways – Tropical Passion also impressive at KMTC Meet Jumbo Joy of the Jumbo Jet Stable returned to winning ways with a clinical victory in the B class event as Finishing Touch scores two victories, while Tropical Passion was also outstanding when the Kennard Memorial Turf [...]
Laboratory professionals provided with advanced management techniques
In its observance of National Laboratory Week, and under the theme “Laboratory Professionals Get Results,” the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, recently provided training to 20 laboratory staff from across the regions of Guyana in Laboratory Operations and Laboratory Management. The Laboratory Operations training provided all [...]
Rose Hall WSB, Young Warriors, West Berbice & Canje reach semis
Rose Hall Town Windies Sports Bar (RHTWSB), Young Warriors, West Berbice and Rose Hall Canje have advanced to the semi-finals of the Busta Champion of Champions cricket tournament being played in the Ancient County of Berbice. Canje booked their place in the final four the easiest of the lot as they won by walk over [...]
ERC opens Region Five visit
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) opens a two- day visit to Region Five, West Coast Berbice today. A women’s workshop at the Regional boardroom from 09:30 hrs and a meeting with the Regional Executive, the Regional Democratic Council, Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), and all other levels of leadership within the region including the business, social [...]
Zeelandia defeat SS Jaguars
Zeelandia defeated Sans Souci Jaguars, by 8 wickets at the Wakenaam Community Centre Ground as action in the Sterling Products sponsored 40-over cricket competition got underway with one match. Sans Souci Jaguars batted first and made 129 all out in 36 overs. Gladwyn Henry 20 and Siddiq Mohamed 18 were the only batsmen that offered resistance, [...]
Berbice men remanded on wounding charge
Two Rosignol West Bank Berbice men appeared at Blairmont Court yesterday charged in connection with the cutlass attack on 40-year-old cattle and rice farmer, Nnamdi George at Ithaca last week Thursday. Denis Thomas, 50, and Michael Thomas, 41, was refused bail. Sergeant Hattie Anthony told Magistrate Tejnarine Ramroop that the victim of the attack was [...]
Toddler drowns after slipping through gate
After summoning the Essequibo police search party, the Colahar family of Back Street, Affiance, Essequibo Coast, recovered their missing 18-month-old dead in the Capoey canal. He had drowned. Avinesh Colahar, called Avin, went missing on Sunday around 5.30pm. Today, the child’s body was at its parent’s home waiting to be cremated at 1pm at the [...]
Absenteeism affects Woodpecker Products National Squash C/ships
The Woodpecker Products sponsored National Junior Squash Championships served off last evening at the Georgetown Club courts. Several of Guyana’s top junior players are on show, as they aim to impress the national selectors ahead of team selection for the Caribbean championships. However, this year’s tournament has been severely hit by the amount of top [...]
Colin Duke slams unbeaten 118 for Achievers
After an extended suspension due to rain, the 2008 New Building Society (NBS) Challenge 2nd division 40over cricket competition resumed last weekend in Berbice. Hopetown Cricket Club of West Berbice became the first team to reach the last 16 playoffs when they defeated Rainbow Generation in their final zone A preliminary match to end as [...]
IAC calls for restoration of democracy and cultural freedom in Fiji
The Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) is calling for the restoration of democracy and cultural freedom in Fiji. The IAC statement comes as the Fijian Prime Minister, Frank E, Bainimarama, and a delegation from the Pacific island state are attending the 11th Special ACP Ministerial Conference on Sugar here in Guyana. In welcoming the delegates, the [...]
GT&T kicks off Cellink Jingles and Song Competition
-$8M up for grabs With a brief but spectacular ceremony at the Roraima Duke Lodge, Kingston, yesterday, GT&T launched its 2009 Jingles and Song Competition in the presence of the media and other special invitees. While the initial competition in 2005 saw competitors receiving up to $100,000 in cash and prizes this year, there is [...]
Diplomatic workshop welcomed but more training necessary
- Norton Former Foreign Service Officer and current People’s National Congress Reform executive, Aubrey Norton, says that while the CARICOM workshop for mid-career diplomats in the region is welcomed, more is required at a national level. He noted that diplomacy the world over is changing and this needs to be filtered down to career diplomats [...]
Blind cricketers step up preparation for regional tourney
- visit Bartica to promote awareness for persons with disabilities A Guyana Blind Cricket Association (GBCA) 17-member squad joined the Disabled Persons Network (DPN) Region 7 (Bartica) in their campaign to promote awareness, for persons with disabilities. The trip, which took place recently, was funded by the EU and VSO. The GBCA contingent was headed [...]
Adrian Dutchin to release album
After opting to not defend his three-time Soca Monarch crown, Adrian Dutchin apparently laid low for awhile. But from all accounts he was not sitting idle. Currently residing in the USA, he’s working feverishly to release an album by the end of June. ‘Finally’, the album, the artiste says, will feature about 17 tracks. While [...]
