Teacher caught in hotel with student
(By Mondale Smith) A teacher of a city school on an alleged promise to give better grades, in exchange for sexual favours, lured a female student to an East Bank Demerara hotel for ‘a piece’ but only managed a kiss on the neck before he was arrested Saturday last. However, while the student’s mother and [...]
Presidential adviser dies of heart attack
Renowned Hindu Spiritual leader, Shri Prakash Gossai, died yesterday in Miami, Florida, USA, of a heart attack. He was 56. Pandit Gossai had been medivacced over the weekend for emergency treatment for a heart condition. He became ill last Thursday evening after leaving work, and was admitted to the Balwant Singh Hospital and subsequently transferred [...]
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into bus
A 33-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead on arrival on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital yesterday, minutes after he crashed head on into an approaching 32-seater bus on the Success Public Road, East Coast Demerara. Roy Anthony Mapp of Melanie Damishana, had just finished watching the West Indies defeat England in the 20/Twenty World Cup [...]
PI still languishing in Magistrate’s Court
…Five years after Brickdam Police Station shooting On March 1, 2004, a man walked into the Brickdam Police Station compound and after snatching a gun from one of the ranks, opened fire, killing two policemen. Five years later, the case against the shooter, Solomon Blackman, is still languishing in the magistrate’s court having gone through [...]
Ranji Chandisingh is dead
(see details tomorrow)
Dredge owner is third charged for Pomeroon double murder
Ex-cop still on the run A dredge owner became the most recent person to have been charged with the murders of Romeo and Clint De Agrella, whose bullet-riddled bodies were discovered at “Iron Punt” North West District, last March. Jerome Parkes, 24, called “Delly”, of Grant Gardens, Lower Pomeroon, was not required to plead to [...]
Liat woes… Passengers complain about lengthy delays with no explanations
Scores of passengers are currently fuming at the inefficient service meted out to them whilst traveling with LIAT Airlines, starting Sunday. The troubles started when the LIAT, 772 was supposed to depart Piarco International Airport, Trinidad, at 14:30hrs on Sunday, but left shortly before 17:00 hrs. When the passengers arrived in Barbados, they had to [...]
Six Guyanese drug convicts to know fate in September
Barbados Nation: Only one of six drug convicts, all Guyanese, had anything to say when they returned to court yesterday, after more than a week on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Dodds in St. Phillip. That one maintained his innocence. Lemme Michael Campbell, 45, and his wife Somwattie Persaud, 40, both of 106 New [...]
GBTI, Demerara Bank, establishing new branches on East Bank Demerara
Before year-end, residents on the East Bank of Demerara are likely to be able to enjoy the services of two major commercial banks without having to travel far from their homes. Officials of the Guyana Bank of Trade and Industry Ltd. (GBTI) and Demerara Bank, have confirmed that they are establishing new branches at Diamond [...]
Two injured in speed boat collision at Troolie Island
Two persons are currently being treated at the Suddie Hospital, after being involved in a speed boat collision, in the vicinity of Troolie Island in the Essequibo River. This newspaper was told that the incident occurred some time around 19:00 hours on Sunday. The two boats were heading in the opposite direction. The police stated [...]
IPED loans in 2008 decline 11 per cent
The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) yesterday hosted its 23rd annual general meeting at the Pegasus Hotel’s Savannah Suite, but as was expected, it was not all celebratory, given that the micro financing body’s Chairman, Dr Yesu Persaud, informed stakeholders that the loans disbursed for 2008 had declined by 11 per cent. There was [...]
Alpha Utd, Camptown register wins, as GFA/Cellink Premiere League continues
Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United continued their winning ways, defeating Conquerors FC 3-1, while Camptown FC prevailed over the Georgetown Football Club when play in the Guyana Football Association/Cellink Premier League continued at the Tucville Ground Sunday evening last. Shawn Bishop netted a double in the 43rd and 75th minutes for ‘The Hammers’ while Dwight Peters [...]
Allen, Gilkes oozing confidence ahead of title fight
As fight night draws closer, Leon ‘The Lion’ Gilkes, operating out of the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym, increased his training regiment with 12 rounds of sparring against three opponents in preparation for his 12-round super/middleweight title fight against Lennox ‘Pretty Boy’ Allen this month end at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Allen, apparently sensing [...]
RHTYSC/Latter Day Saints continue to assist sister organisations
A total 16 cricket clubs, 10 youth and sports clubs, 12 churches and the Berbice Umpire Association received over $3 million worth of educational and hygiene material from the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RTHYSC) in conjunction with the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints last week. The presentation took place under [...]
Sir Garfield Sobers schools cricket tourney in Barbados : School of the Nations stepping up preparations
School of the Nations will participate in next month’s Sir Garfield Sobers International school’s cricket competition in Barbados and they are keen to better their third place finish in last year’s competition. According to team Manager Rhonda Joy Pearson, the local team, which is scheduled to depart Guyana on July 3, has intensified preparations and [...]
Muffy’s Café opens its doors
With a gala affair on Friday, the management of the spanking new Muffy’s Café opened its doors to the general public. A brief but colourful ceremony, which was attend by dignitaries and representatives of the Guyana Model Search team, Muffy’s Public Relations Officer, Michael Younge preceded the launch which also saw patrons sampling some of [...]
GDF rank charged for rape
A Guyana Defence Corporal was yesterday charged and remanded for the indictable offence of rape, after he made a court appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, at the Georgetown Magistrates Court. It was alleged that Anthony Hunte, 29, of Lot 610 Block 22 Wismar Linden, on June 9, at Tacama, Berbice River, had carnal [...]
North Ruimveldt stumbles at ultimate challenge
All-Stars illuminate Sports Hall By Edison Jefford It was built as the ultimate challenge for current Inter-Ward basketball champions, North Ruimveldt after all the tenets for a gruelling display became evident at the Cliff Anderson Sport Hall before a capacity crowd Saturday night. The venue was illuminated, famous personalities were present and the atmosphere had [...]
Final witnesses turn up
The preliminary inquiry into the Kaieteur News pressmen killings, continued again yesterday before Magistrate Nigel Hawke, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. At yesterday’s session, Savatri Tarwattie, also known as “Lisa”, and Sergeant Trevor Gravesande, both gave evidence about the matter. The prosecution is currently seeking to bring the preliminary inquiry to an end with the [...]
Board Games needed in schools
By Rawle Welch In a recent conversation with Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony on the subject of why the board game Scrabble is not being played in schools, he quickly responded by saying, that once the Ministry is approached by the Governing Body of the sport, he would be willing to offer assistance to [...]
Tenelec Berbice 1st division cricket : Tight race for zone ‘A’ semi-final places
RHTWSB, Albion already through from zone ‘B’ Four teams are involved in a tight race for the two semi-final spots from zone ‘A’ in the Tenelec Berbice 50 overs first division cricket competition, heading into the final preliminary round matches this weekend. Police (7 points) have completed their matches and will now hope that Blairmont [...]
Woman succumbs after stabbing by spurned lover
By Latoya Giles Pandemonium broke out last evening at the Georgetown Public Hospital as the relatives of 32-year old Sharmine McKay had their worst fears realised. McKay had died and news of her demise sent shock waves within her community and family. Mc Kay was stabbed multiple times about the body last Wednesday night, allegedly [...]
Yellow Mines defeat Floodlights XI
Last Friday night at the GCC Ground Bourda Yellow Mines played some outstanding softball cricket to upset the experience Floodlights XI. Yellow Mines batting first made a massive 246 for 7 off their allotted 25 overs, with Man-of-the-Match, Henry Alphonso top scoring with 81, and was well supported by a blistering 78 from David Wallace [...]
City Hall pays solid waste contractors $40M
- Garbage collection to resume today City Hall has been able to pay close to $40M to solid waste contractors, a sum that will see them resuming garbage collection in the city today. This disclosure was made by the municipality’s Public Relations Officer, Royston King, yesterday. The contractors, Cevon’s Waste Management and Puran Brothers Disposal [...]
Cycling action set for this weekend
National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohamed has organised a cycle race programme for Saturday from 09:00hrs at the National Park Circuit. The programme is sponsored by Anchor–Hi–Calcium, whose agent is Geddes Grant (Guy) Limited and involves 11 races. The main event is the School Boys & Novices -35-Laps. Meanwhile, Mohamed MS has also organised the Castrol [...]
