Decisions taken not being implemented by CARICOM
- 30th CARICOM Heads of Govt. meet “…no matter what devise or mechanism is developed and there is the lack of political will then there would not be any progress,” Sir Shridath Ramphal By Gary Eleazar The 30th Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government is currently taking place over three days of plenary sessions [...]
Free movement does not mean illegal residency – Dominica’s Prime Minister
Common Immigration policy must be adopted – Sir Shridath As the immigration issue within the Caribbean Community brews, former Commonwealth Secretary General, Sir Shridath Ramphal, has called for a common immigration policy to be adopted within the region. During an interview with members of the media, yesterday, at the International Conference Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast [...]
Man killed for chanting ‘fire and brimstone’ on suspected lesbians
By Mondale Smith A man who levelled chants of “fire and brimstone pun all lesbians” was yesterday beaten to death with an axe handle in North Ruimveldt and his killer has since turned himself into police custody. Dead is father of one, Ethiel Jones, aka Timothy, 26, of 1976 Nutmeg Street, North Ruimveldt. He was [...]
Top achievers at Grade Six Assessment Examination
Eighty-five candidates were able to secure scores high enough to be placed in the top one percent of the 2009 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). And according to Minister of Education, Shaik Baksh, the regional distribution of candidates saw a total of 119 being drawn from the District of Georgetown, 20 from Region Three, 15 [...]
Education Minister unveils 2009 NGSA
- claims he is satisfied with performance Although the results of this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) which was written early May, are yet to be analysed, Education Minister Shaik Baksh said yesterday, that he is satisfied with the performance. The Minister’s comments came during a press conference held at the Ministry’s Brickdam head [...]
Craig Street fire leaves four homeless
….survivors praise fire service A midday fire of unknown origin, destroyed the bottom flat of a residence at 62 Craig Street, Campbellville, left four homeless and three others giving the fire service praise. Homeless are 50-year-old Dhanpattie and her huband, Bissioondial Babulal, 46, along with their children Deorishi, 22, and Deoranie, 23. The fire from [...]
GT&T’s fibre optic cable cut in WCB
With hundreds of miles of cable running underground to provide telecommunication service in Guyana, it’s impracticable and impossible for Guyana Telephone and Telegraph company to provide security to protect them. In the face of apparent sabotage of the company’s cables, its managements is calling on communities to be watchdogs for the service in their best [...]
When will we ever learn?
DEAR EDITOR, The SN article captioned “Volda trounced Norton ….” in the June 29 edition will no doubt stimulate speculation about Guyana’s future. The assertions of well respected PNC MP, Mr. Winston Murray, that there is no reason for the PNC to apologise for anything it might have done during its 28 years in office; [...]
Change must begin at the individual level
DEAR EDITOR, Michael Jackson was truly an icon in the global music industry. Beyond his personal troubles he was the embodiment of phenomenal talents. Nonetheless, he was the sum total of all of his experiences. All the things he did and did not do define him as a very special actor on the world stage [...]
Cheddi Jagan was a righteous leader who persevered
DEAR EDITOR, The recent death of Ranji Chandisingh brought many statements from many prominent politicans and personalities in this country. Let me extend to the family of the deceased, my earnest condolences. But I would like to really express some thoughts concerning Mr Chandisingh and his superficial communist beliefs which led him to betray the [...]
BV student wins Dell laptop in poster competition
Ansa McAl Trading Limited donated a Dell Computer and a series of books in a presentation on Wednesday at the Beterverwagting Primary School. The presentation was done in conjunction with a Trinchloro Poster Competition that was introduced to the school. Students from the school were encouraged to submit a poster highlighting the uses of Trinchloro [...]
Hoping for an academic synergy to Guyana’s benefit
Dear Editor, I was entirely bemused watching Ms. Elizabeth Daly’s fulminations vis-a-vis Dr. Tarron Khemraj. Her last missive (KN 01/07) however has forced me to add my two cents. Dr. Khemraj did not knock the ‘Grow More Food Campaign’. He acknowledged it was a step in the right direction, and critiqued it as any respectable [...]
Guyana receives international help in aquaculture development
Guyana’s emerging aquaculture sector is receiving expert international technical assistance that will help increase exports of farm-raised tilapia. Recently, 2,200 pounds were shipped from Berbice. The National Aquaculture Association of Guyana (NAAG) recently welcomed representatives from the United States Agency for International Development, Aquaculture and Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Programs (USAID AquaFish CRSP) and the [...]
A growing label as drug traffickers
Guyana has long been described as one of the major drug transshipment points in the Caribbean, which in itself has developed a huge reputation as a haven for drug traffickers. But from the Guyana perspective not a week has gone by without some Guyanese or the other being implicated in drug shipment. In the past [...]
Digicel/Bounty One-Day Hockey Tournament set for Monday
The Guyana Hockey Board has received permission to hold the first ever hockey tournament at the Providence national stadium this coming Monday July 6th. The Digicel/Bounty One-Day Hockey Tournament will feature all of Guyana’s top teams playing the game on what may well be Guyana’s closest surface to the artificial pitches required for internationals. The [...]
Social workers prepare for 9th Biennial Conference
The efforts of the planning Committee for the Association of Caribbean Social Work Educators (ACSWE) over the past year to organise a very important conference have eventually come to fruition. The Social Work Unit of the University of Guyana will host the ninth Biennial Conference of Caribbean and Social Work Educators from July 20. The [...]
Donna Ramsammy – James, Janet Jagan, Magda Pollard to receive GCA awards
The Guyana Cultural Association of New York has announced that its annual Folk Festival Awards ceremony carded for staging in New York City on September 2, 2009 will honour four people who made contributions to the development and celebration of Guyanese Fashion, Food and Art. The association announced that this year it will also recognise [...]
Timeka releases collaboration single with Busy Signal
- to perform at Reggae Sumfest 2009 Guyanese Timeka Marshall continues her quest for musical stardom. The 19-year-old has added yet another single to the Caribbean musical repertoire and more is on the way. She has collaborated with Jamaican artiste, Busy Single, “feel fuh” and it has been released in Jamaica, Guyana and other Caribbean [...]
Guyanese males win 20-plus games at CARICOM Championships
The Golden Arrow Head was flown proudly at 11CARICOM Championships, the first in Georgetown Guyana, second Kingston Jamaica, third Bridgetown Barbados, fourth Port-of-Spain Trinidad, fifth back at the Sports Hall, sixth Reggae town, seventh Sports Hall, eight Nassau Bahamas, ninth Port-of-Spain, tenth Bridgetown and the eleventh Puerto Rico. To date two individuals shared the record [...]
RHTY&SC junior cricket teams honour 70 outstanding fathers
The respective Farfan & Mendes Under-15 and Pepsi Under-19 cricket teams of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club in association with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Sunday last honoured 70 Fathers under the club’s Self Development Project. Copping the Father of the Year award was 76 year-old Algenon [...]
Controversy continues at Mon Repos Masjid
Members of the Mon Repos Masjid, East Coast Demerara, have reported that the executive body of the Masjid has intimidated a member of the mosque who was part of a group that filed a motion in the High Court against the said body. Kaieteur News had reported that those five members from the Masjid had [...]
Vagrants still a major problem at Bourda Market – City Mayor
City Mayor Hamilton Green has expressed concerns that vagrants are not staying off the streets despite intensified efforts to place them in an appropriate facility. And the problem, according to the Mayor, is greatly affecting Council’s endeavours to keep the Bourda Market in an acceptable state. Green during a recent press conference said that following [...]
Police arrest Republic Bank and Courts to win dominoes match
Police behind the maximum 18 games by MVP Linden Denny and 14 from ACM Paul Slowe amassed 80 games to defeat Republic Bank 10 games back and Courts in the cellar on 68 to win the domino competition at the Officers Games night staged at the Officers Mess. Supporting the top markers for Police were [...]
Kaieteur News murder PI Final witnesses testify
The preliminary inquiry into the Kaieteur News killings yesterday continued before Magistrate Nigel Hawke, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Yesterday Inspector of Police, Trevor Reid, took the witness box to give his evidence in chief about the 2006 killings. The inspector spoke about his role in the investigation and the subsequent arrest of the defendants. [...]
Cuba, Trinidad in line for CBC title with unbeaten records after Day Two
Cuba is one win from reaching the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) semi-final playoffs after crushing Bermuda 95-37 when the competition continued on the British Virgin Island (BVI) of Turtola. Cuba expects a win from the BVI in order to secure a semi-final berth but if the BVI win against Antigua and Barbuda, the former will [...]
