Blatant violations of several laws uncovered
The Auditor General’s report for 2007 on the Public Accounts of Guyana and on the accounts of the Ministries Department and Regions was made public on Thursday. Auditor General (ag) Deodat Sharma had said that there were several issues that reoccurred in the report. In the report, it was pointed out that the explanations for [...]
Bosai will not close down its operations – Jagdeo
President Bharrat Jagdeo has said that Bosai has no plans to institute any major lay offs or to close down its operations here in Guyana. At a press conference yesterday at the Office of the President, the Head of State said that while all of the aluminium plants have been shut down in Jamaica, Bosai [...]
Dr. Ramsammy had nothing to do with purchase of spy equipment – Pres. Jagdeo
The government has no plans to establish a commission of inquiry into the accusations leveled against Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy by former Attorney for Roger Khan, Robert Simels. President Bharrat Jagdeo at a press conference at the Office of the President yesterday, was responding to a query. Simels is alleging that it was [...]
OP attracts another protest
A group of no more than ten persons staged a demonstration exercise in front of the Office of the President, New Garden Street yesterday. They were seeking to get what they claimed is ‘justice’ for the people of Guyana. Leading the protest was General Secretary of the Caribbean Congress of Labour, Lincoln Lewis, who told [...]
City Hall gets assistance for enhancement works
- warns Saffon Street vendors to cease operation In its quest to garner corporate assistance to restore Le Repentir Cemetery, the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) has been able to solicit the committed support of a few business entities. This is according to Public Relations Officer, Royston King, yesterday. And the assistance comes [...]
Indian hospital detains Guyanese patients
…we are not a charity, says doctor CHENNAI: There was drama at the Frontier Lifeline Hospital here on Friday when 10 children and two adults from Guyana were detained at the hospital for allegedly defaulting on payment of US$91,250 (about Rs 45 lakh). They had been brought to the hospital on June 9 for heart [...]
Walter Aaron wanted by CANU
Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit operatives are trying to locate Walter Remington Aaron in connection with a recent drug bust involving two foreigners. Aaron is described as a singer who resides in East Ruimveldt Housing scheme. The two foreigners were recently arrested at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport with a quantity of cocaine.
Man hijacks car with broken bottle
Zamali Khan, a 20-year-old carpenter of Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara, was yesterday remanded to prison despite pleading not guilty to robbery under arms and unlawful wounding. Khan is accused of robbing Fazil Baksh of his car and a cell phone, both valued at some $2.6M on Sunday. He told Acting Chief Magistrate, Melissa Robertson, [...]
“Handyman” fined $8,000 or three weeks in jail
Harris Nurse, 50, of 114 Silverballi Road, Meadow Brook Gardens, was yesterday given the alternative of paying an $8,000 fine or spend the next three weeks behind bars, when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Harris pleaded guilty to converting fraudulently, $2,000 to his own use. The money [...]
Mike’s Pharmacy nationwide softball cricket results
The Mike’s pharmacy 15 overs country wide round hand softball competition organised by Guyana Softball League continued last Saturday with several matches. Following are the results:- U-15 for Kidicare Trophy West Coast zone: Uitvlugt: Super Street XI beat Uitvlugt Youths by 9 wkts: Uitvlugt Youths won the toss and batted first and totaled 73- 6 [...]
Businessman with forged compliance granted bail
Deodat Challu of 119 Oleander Gardens, East Coast Demerara, was placed on $85,000 bail on Thursday, on a charge of conspiring with persons unknown and forged one compliance in favour of his business “Oleander Plant Hire and General Compactor Inc”. The crime was allegedly committed between October 28, last and April 15, last. He pleaded [...]
Post mortem reports tendered into evidence
The preliminary inquiry into the Kaieteur News killings continued yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The matter is being heard by Magistrate Nigel Hawke. Yesterday, a Police Corporal gave his evidence in chief about five post mortem examinations that were conducted by the chief pathologist, Dr. Bridgemohan. The corporal also stated that he was given [...]
500 used tyres removed from Agricola plot
As part of efforts to improve the aesthetics of the capital city, yesterday more than 500 used and damaged tyres were removed from 23 Agricola Public Road. Reports from residents are that the land belonging to ace Guyanese race car driver, Mark Vieira, was being used illegally by a nearby mechanic/ tyre shop to store [...]
Present administration is most corrupt in history – PNCR
The People’s National Congress Reform, yesterday stated that it has already referred to the fact that the recent Auditor General’s report has confirmed that this Administration must be the most corrupt in Guyana’s post independence history. “Not only is it corrupt but it has remained shamelessly unaccountable to the people of Guyana.” It was pointed [...]
Sophia woman alleges police harassment
A Sophia woman is calling ‘fire and brimstone’ on police officers whom she claimed visited her residence while she was away, broke into her home and stole some of her valuables. Denise Hilliman of 490, Block X, A Field, Sophia, said that the incident occurred around 11:00 hrs yesterday morning while she was at the [...]
Hollywood actress is Fashion Week spokesperson
Guyana Fashion Weekend audition for designers and models is carded for Tower Hotel on July 5 and 6 from 14:00hrs. Models are advised to walk with one picture and heels for female, while designers are asked to walk with sketches or portfolio and two completed outfits. Fashion designer Sonia Noel, who is also the founder/CEO [...]
‘Jamzone Summer Break’ now a four-day affair – Director
In keeping with a mandate to ensure that leisure lovers enjoy quality entertainment on the local shores during the August holidays, the Hits and Jams promotion group has announced that the event is definitely happening again this year on a larger scale. Director Kerwin Bollers said that as the event enters its ninth year, his [...]
Break and enter accused claims he went to wrong house
Eighteen-year-old Ryan Ramdan, who also goes by the alias of Ryan Smith, of 4 Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara, was yesterday remanded by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, on a charge of attempting to commit a felony. On June 24, Ramdan allegedly attempted to break and enter the dwelling house of Rehana Yankana. When he [...]
‘Dankey’ cart mentality and permanent colonial brainwashing
Many writers of the Third World genre take the position that colonialism has left a permanent laceration on the psyche of the colonial subject. A few of these thinkers, in the seventies, sought a catharsis for the post-colonial leaders and their citizens in the socialist path. They posited that a continuation of western style political [...]
Students remember Martin Carter
(By Mondale Smith) Contrary to popular beliefs, students, though not in large numbers are passionate that literature is not an unnecessary subject on the local shores and are openly expressing without methods of violent protest, aim to prove that Guyana has great sons and daughters of the soil who need be honoured at home. In [...]
Region Three police begin meeting with communities on concerns
The Police Administration in ‘D’ Division (West Demerara/East Bank Essequibo) has embarked on an initiative whereby the police will regularly interface with residents of the various communities on issues of mutual concern. This is in keeping with a decision that was made at the recently concluded Police Annual Officers’ Conference 2009. It will be conducted [...]
THE PPP IS IN A TANGLE
While every member of the People’s Progressive Party has a right to respond to criticisms of the party, its history and its leadership – both present and past – not every response can be said to represent the official position of the party. This much must be made clear. The party of course cannot, as [...]
Digicel launches mega summer promotion
Digicel has launched its summer promotion called D’ BIMMER FLEX with sizzling prizes to be won, including two BMWs by customers who collect the letters B-I-M-M-E-R. To get these letters, customers have to top up their Digicel account with a $500, $1000 and $2000 Bimmerflex Card. When they scratch the card, there will be a [...]
‘Dankey’ cart mentality and permanent colonial brainwashing
Many writers of the Third World genre take the position that colonialism has left a permanent laceration on the psyche of the colonial subject. A few of these thinkers, in the seventies, sought a catharsis for the post-colonial leaders and their citizens in the socialist path. They posited that a continuation of western style political [...]
Prime Minister receives Georgetown’s ICT Transformational Blueprint
The Georgetown municipality is seeking Government’s fiscal and other support in transforming the municipality into being Citizen-centric in its service delivery. On Tuesday, officials of the Georgetown municipality met and shared discussions with Local Government Minister, Kellawan Lall. These officials have since presented Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds with a Georgetown City’s ICT Transformational Blueprint, prepared [...]
