Towel around his naked body, toothbrush in his mouth and Kanchan blazing away
There cannot be any debate in this country about the Barbados Prime Minister’s edict to Caribbean nationals living illegally in his country to register or be deported. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this policy. There cannot be anything wrong with such an approach. Guyanese people who are enraged about what PM Thompson has done [...]
Illegal business making life miserable for residents
Dear Editor, It has been with great interest that I have recently observed several articles in the press about illegal drinking and gambling establishments operating on government reserves. In my community, we also have similar problems that have been going on for many years, despite complaints to The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, City Engineer, Minister of [...]
With the passing of legislation you have to be drunk to drive drunk
By Michael Benjamin Recently, someone recited to me the story of a young businessman who after experiencing an extremely torrid day at the office, went home, sat before his television set and began imbibing from a six-pack of Polar Beer. As he switched on the device he heard the anchor of a popular newscast relating [...]
Cuban eye mission here for Port Mourant Hospital
A two-member high level team from the Cuban Medical Services arrived in Guyana last week with the aim of inspecting the National Ophthalmology Hospital, Port Mourant, to determine its technical preparedness in anticipation of the commencement of surgical activities at the beginning of next month. This was confirmed by Minister within the Ministry of Health, [...]
ENTER THE PENDRAGONS
The class teacher was discussing different jobs held by the parents of the students. When she called on little Johnny, she asked, “And what does your father do, little Johny?” Johnny replied matter-of-factly, “He’s a magician.” “Really,” the teacher enquired, “What is his best trick?” Johnny responded quickly, “That’s easy. His best trick is [...]
Isn’t a historian credible enough to write about both slavery and Indentureship?
Dear Editor, When will the ignorance stop? Guyanese Africans are unfortunately bluntly stuck in the age of mental slavery. There are some Afro-Guyanese who tend to intentionally discredit themselves by deeming themselves as marginalised and claiming that only Africans can write about Africans, when clearly this is untrue. After the abolition of slavery, the system [...]
Limits on Powers or Terms?
Over the past year, there have been persistent rumours that President Jagdeo might be considering a third shot at the Presidency. This eventuality, of course, would necessitate a strong dose of political manoeuvring to circumvent the constitutional limit of two terms that had been imposed on Presidential incumbency back in 2000. The AFC had suggested [...]
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
In 1859, the French novelist and journalist, Alphonse Karr wrote; “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” – “the more things change, the more they are the same.” Since then, just about one hundred and fifty years ago, that French saying has found repetition in literally millions of written documents – books, journals, magazines, [...]
Berserk man bites two, damages Magistrates vehicles
He had fire in his eyes – Canadian (By Mondale Smith) A magistrate and other residents of Sunflower Square, South Ruimveldt Park, are breathing sighs of relief following the detention of a man whom they say terrorised their neighbourhood and destroyed property. Described as “a deportee off his medication” the man went berserk yesterday morning [...]
Rwanda genocide survivor moves audience to tears
St John’s University graduation Rwanda genocide survivor and author, Immaculée Ilibagiza, recounted to an audience at St. John’s University how she survived the slaughter of thousands of the her Tutsi tribe in 1994 by hiding for 91 harrowing days in a bathroom cramped with seven other women. In a speech that occasionally moved her audience [...]
Teshawna Lall earns Masters from St. John’s University
Ms. Teshawna Lall did her parents proud last Sunday, when she received further honours from the St. John’s University in the United States. This time around, Ms. Lall graduated from the prestigious university with an MBA in Management. Teshawna, who is the daughter of Kaieteur News Managing Director Mr. Glenn Lall and Mrs. Bhena Lall, [...]
‘To Hell and back’
‘Special Person’ Carl Bernard Morgan shares experiences of Independence and an impressive military career “We have to stop all this backbiting; we have to move forward as a nation, and not be divided politically and racially, these are stumbling blocks to development. “We need a genuine desire to move this nation forward.” By Neil Marks [...]
Boy with hole in heart gets help from popular businessman
When Kaieteur News published an article about 11-year old Parsram Sugrim who needs surgery to repair a hole in his heart, businessman Cobeer Persaud and his family were so moved that they decided to do whatever they could to assist him. Sugrim’s condition was so desperate, that his poor mother appealed for help to meet [...]
Robert Corbin returns
Opposition Leader Robert Corbin has returned to Guyana after treatment in the US for an ailment that is yet to be disclosed. This newspaper has learnt that the party leader was greeted at the at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport at about 8:30hrs yesterday by members of the party’s executive. This welcome was followed by [...]
CARICOM meet today in T&T to discus financial crisis
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will today meet in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago at a Special Caucus to discuss the current economic circumstances of Member States arising from the on-going global economic and financial crisis. The meeting, convened at the request of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Patrick [...]
Sterling Products increased exports in 2008
By Gary Eleazar Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sterling Products Limited, Dr Leslie Chin, on Friday last reported to shareholders that the exports for the company in 2008 jumped some 7.6 per cent over the previous year accounting for some 11 per cent of total sales by the company last year. Dr Chin [...]
Sophia baby drowns in bucket
Some residents of ‘B’ Sophia were thrown into deep mourning as one of their youngest members died by drowning yesterday. The victim was 18-month-old Malachi Williams who fell into a bucket of water and drowned. The child’s guardian, 62-year-old Evelyn Latchmin, discovered the child with his face down in a bucket around 10:30 hors yesterday. [...]
Manslaughter convict gets another 12 years
A Rose Hall, Berbice man who earlier this year was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for killing a school teacher was given an additional 12-year sentence after he was found guilty on three counts of robbery under arms. Rondel Harris, 29, was sent to prison in January after he pleaded guilty to the lesser count [...]
Independence exhibition depicts reflections of national life
“Image and Identity – Guyanese Art Now”, an exhibition to celebrate the country’s 43rd Independence anniversary, opened last Wednesday at the National Art Gallery. While not overtly or consciously nationalistic in form or expression, the works of the artists on display represent interpretations of their physical, spiritual and psychological engagement with Guyana and its people. [...]
Bus accident leaves man critical
An early morning accident at Two Miles Bartica has left 28-year-old Terrence Hughes in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital. The man sustained a broken right arm and foot and head injuries. According to relatives who contacted this newspaper yesterday, Hughes had just left his home at Two and Half Mile Potaro Bartica, [...]
CSME will unravel if discrimination continues – Jagdeo
- Accuses Barbados of ‘cherry-picking’ components to implement, despicable treatment of Guyanese President Bharrat Jagdeo has warned that the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME), the pillar of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) “will unravel” if member states like Barbados continue to pursue discriminatory practices. The President lashed out at the David Thompson administration for its [...]
Faria says anti-Bajan rhetoric wrong
As the uneasiness continues among Guyanese about their stay in Barbados, given a new immigration policy that threatens to deport all undocumented immigrants at the end of the year, Guyana’s Honorary Consul, Norman Faria, warns the media against sensationalising the issue. He said that reports should be well researched and thought out, thereby making it [...]
Excellent architecture
Dear Editor, Last Wednesday I was in Georgetown, and the new grotto that was erected on the lawns of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception caught my eyes, as I was passing. I had to stop to view the structure — which is so artistically and magnificently done —and also take photographs. It is the [...]
The missing link on TV
Dear Editor, The Guyana Chronicle must be credited for covering one of the most important science stories so far for this year; that of the transitional fossil called “ida”. The world will be introduced to this 47-million-year-old human ancestor on Monday May 25th when the History Channel airs the much anticipated documentary called simply, “The [...]
Diverting attention from the genesis of a dire situation
Dear Editor, Media coverage about the impact of Barbados’ new immigration policy comes across as a deliberate strategy to divert attention from the genesis of a dire situation. The forced migration of Guyanese to Barbados is largely the result of the refusal by the Guyana government to create the environment for work for the people; [...]
