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Seven escape from NOC
Police are trying to locate seven juveniles who escaped recently from the New Opportunity Corps (NOC). It is unclear how the juveniles slipped out of the Essequibo facility, but late in the evening on Saturday, routine checks were made and it was discovered that the inmates were missing. Kaieteur News understands that the youths were [...]
Lindeners allege favouritism in house lot distribution
- claim overseas-based Guyanese given preference Residents in the mining town of Linden are crying foul over what they described as corrupt practices with regards to the distribution of house lots at Amelia’s Ward. Some residents claimed that although they have paid for their house lots in full, they still cannot receive the land, while [...]
We don’t have to announce all of Jagdeo’s trips
- Kwame Mc Coy “We don’t have any obligation to announce every time the president leaves the country,” said President Bharrat Jagdeo’s Press Liaison Officer, Kwame Mc Coy, when contacted yesterday about the silence that surrounded President Jagdeo’s s most recent trip overseas. President Jagdeo has left for Canada. According to Mc Coy, there was [...]
‘Obeah’ victim unwilling to testify
- cites his mother’s involvement The Buxton man who was burnt during a botched ‘obeah’ ritual a week ago, may not give evidence in the trial of the three women who caused his injuries. The reason is that, his mother is one of the accused. According to a source, although the man, Rickford Lowe, has [...]
Special police officers to administer breathalyzer tests
- names not yet with Home Affairs Minister The controversy over the use of the breathalyzer will soon be rectified, as the Guyana Police Force is preparing to identify a list of officers who will be authorized to apply the test. Although the law has been passed for the application of breathalyzer testing, the Police [...]
Relatives plead for persons with information to come forward
Missing US citizen… With no new clues about his whereabouts, relatives of missing US citizen, Rumel Jabronewet are continuing to plead with persons with information about his disappearance to come forward. The 67-year-old man vanished on June 12, the very day that he landed in Guyana, and relatives have received conflicting reports about his possible [...]
SARS cases to be closely monitored in the wake of the H1N1 virus
- Dr Persaud A port mortem will be conducted on anyone who dies from respiratory failure to determine whether it was related to the H1N1 virus. This disclosure was made by Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shamdeo Persaud, who also revealed that persons with certain existing medical conditions such as Diabetes and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired [...]
Local businesses awarded for their fight against HIV/AIDS
…Dr. Edward Greene calls for a ban of ‘daggering’ culture Deputy Secretary General of the Caribbean Community, Dr. Edward Greene, has spoken out against the culture of ‘daggering’ that is fast transcending the boundaries of regional boarders. Dr. Greene called for a ban of this culture during the 3rd Annual Awards for Business Excellence by [...]
Chainsaw operator killed by tree branch
A 45 year old chainsaw operator was pronounced dead on arrival at the McKenzie Hospital on Saturday, hours after he was struck by the branch of a tree that he was cutting. Gregory Domingo of Port Kaituma North West District is the latest chainsaw operator to be killed in this manner. According to reports, Domingo [...]
Region 3 to expend $2.2B in current programs
The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Three, has been allocated $2.2 billion to execute works under the current program. Regional Executive Officer, Nandalall Ramkisson, said that for the area of regional administration and finance, a total of $118 million was allocated, while in Agriculture $206.8 million. Public Works was allocated $78.9 million, Education delivery [...]
7% of the population living with disabilities
The Ministry of Health is observing Rehabilitation Week 2009, and is currently involved with the Disability Commission and the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security, in establishing the size of the disability population in Guyana. A press statement from the Health Ministry stated that the register is an important one which would enable [...]
City Hall could receive second $10M tranche this week
– Minister Lall City Hall is likely to receive the second tranche of the monthly $10M Government support before the end of this week, according to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Kellawan Lall. The Minister’s disclosure came during a press conference at his ministry’s Fort Street Kingston, Boardroom. Lall revealed that last week [...]
Guyana’s ‘Lady Jags’ fall at final hurdle
- lose 3-0 to Bethseda FC of USA The Guyana Women’s ‘Lady Jags’ football team lost to Bethseda FC of the USA 3-0 in the final of the Turks & Caicos Football Festival. Both teams had registered comfortable wins in their earlier games against the T&C Select and T&C Under-20 teams, with Guyana winning both [...]
Johnson wins 10,000m at T&T Nationals
– Greene, Fortune misfire Kelvin Johnson stormed to an emphatic win in the 10,000m Saturday night at the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Championships in a time that would have made the standard of qualification for the cancelled Caribbean Games. Johnson ran 32:42.00 to beat Trinidad and Tobago’s Trevor Roland (33:20) and Clarence Serias (33:55) [...]
Two cricketers quit Nat’l youth camp
By Sean Devers After being relegated to the stand by list, Berbice spinner Sahadeo Somai and Demerara left-hander Ryan Rajmangal quit the National two-week camp, as Guyana prepare for this year’s TCL West Indies Under-19 cricket tournament in Jamaica from July 9 to August 5. Demerara batsman Rajendra Naikbarran, who has been named in the [...]
Olympic Day swimming competition fixed for weekend
Olympic Day 2009 will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27. As a result the Guyana Olympic Association has asked several National Federations to organise activities on that day, in accordance with the theme “Move, Learn and Discover”, as described on the International Olympic Committee website. While keeping the traditional run, the NOCs are going to [...]
Schools’ basketball gets Beharry support
Edward B Beharry Company Limited continued its support for sport Saturday through its ‘Champion’ brand, when the company handed over a sponsorship cheque to the organisers of the National Schools’ Basketball tournament. Area Manager of the Company, Harry Shewpaltan made the contribution in the presence of Street Solutions’, Rayad Boyce and Next Level Entertainment’s, Jamaal [...]
BCB launches Academy
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) last week created history, when it launched the first ever Berbice Cricket Academy during a simple ceremony at its head office, with sponsorship from the Bank of Nova Scotia. The Academy, the first to be organised by a county board would be held from the June 27 to July 31 [...]
Local athletes threaten boycott of CARICOM 10k
– feel neglected and unwelcome Two of Guyana’s premier male distance athletes are threatening to boycott the marquee CARICOM 10km Road Race that will be held in Guyana on Sunday, claiming that those in authority have neglected them. Lionel D’Andrade and Kelvin Johnson updated Kaieteur Sport from Trinidad and Tobago yesterday on their current position [...]
Majority rule is anti-democratic, philosophically flawed and inconsistent with society
Dear editor, I was reading some letters in the dailies relating to democracy or the absence of it in the context of Guyana. What I garnered from these letters is a relish by soi disant intellectuals to play with words. One is constantly exposed to a profusion of false logic disguised under specious phraseology, cosmetic [...]
“I don’t think justice will ever be served” – Suicide victim
The most recent suicide victim who was rushed to the Georgetown Hospital on Saturday evening is being monitored closely by doctors there, but still believes that justice will never be served. The teenager in an interview with this newspaper, said despite several counseling sessions, she felt that suicide was her only way out. The teen [...]
Where has the sanctity of fatherhood gone?
Dear Editor, “The family is a most important foundation. And we are called to recognise and honour how critical every father is to that foundation”. Those were the words of U.S. President Barack Obama (last Friday, 19-06-09) as he spent a few moments talking about fatherhood. Fathers are being ever challenged in these modern times [...]
Calypso art form will die without deserved recognition – Singing Lurlene
By Alex Wayne “The calypso art form will die altogether if it is not given the deserved attention, sponsorship and recognition it so truly deserves.” These were the words of Guyanese talented calypsonian, Lurlene James (Singing Lurlene), in a recent interview with this newspaper. Over the years, calypsonians have all complained of the lukewarm [...]
We need not only a change of Govt., but a complete change in system of Govt.
Dear Editor, I welcome your editorial, “There must be an investigation,” (June 20), which is helping to keep this hot button issue in full view of the public. I have written a few letters also calling for a public probe and even urging the Auditor-General (AG) to use his constitutional powers to conduct an audit [...]
