Jamaican PM worried about breakaway groups
CARICOM 30th Heads of Govt. meet… By Gary Eleazar Jamaican Prime Minister, Bruce Golding says that he, as well as several other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Leaders, are worried about the growing number of breakaway groups in the region that already belong to CARICOM. Speaking to Journalists during a break at the just concluded 30th CARICOM [...]
Refusing breathalyzer test could result in fine, jail time
Refusing to take a breathalyzer test that would be administered by a designated traffic rank without reasonable cause, could lead to fine of as much as $30,000 and failing to pay that could see the delinquent driver placed in jail for as much as six months. This is according to a public notice that has [...]
Mother sought for failing to pay ‘child support’
The shoe is on the other foot in a case in which a father of four is seeking an arrest warrant for his reputed wife, who has defaulted in her affiliation (child support) for their three children. The woman was ordered by a magistrate to pay $1500 per child per week, but for the past [...]
Jenelle Cox crowned Miss Guyana Universe 2K9
(By Alex Wayne) The 2009 Miss Guyana Universe Pageant hosted at the National Cultural Center on Saturday night, appeared to be well planned and orchestrated, minus a few minor glitches. While the entire venture depicted a kaleidoscope of ‘colour creativity’, elegance and intense glamour were among the other strong points at the event. Fifteen super-sizzling [...]
Cops search Buxton for unmarked graves
Missing US citizen… Tipped off about unmarked graves in the Buxton backlands, police yesterday conducted an intensive search in the community for the body of missing American Kwame Jobronewet, and for the remains of other persons who disappeared during the crime wave. The team scoured areas along Brusche Dam near Pond Dam, but failed to [...]
Sick baby dies after taken from hospital by mother
The police are trying to locate a 22-year old woman, following the death of her baby, whom she had allegedly taken from the hospital without a doctor’s permission. The nine-month-old boy succumbed yesterday at the Georgetown Hospital Corporation, a day after his mother ignored medical advice and removed him from the institution. Kaieteur News understands [...]
36 years of unity celebrated today as region observes CARICOM Day
Today the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will observe CARICOM Day on the heels of the recently concluded 30th Heads of Government meeting, where new initiatives were fashioned and reaffirmations to previous commitments were offered. CARICOM was born out of a need to deepen the regional integration movement that had started in 1963 under the Caribbean Free [...]
Revolver, stun guns found during Plaisance, C’ville raids
Police have detained three men following the discovery of a .38 revolver and two stun guns during a raid at Plaisance, East Coast Demerara and Campbellville at around 17:45 hrs on Thursday. According to a release, a mobile police patrol stopped and searched a Toyota Tundra motor pick-up vehicle at Graham Street, Plaisance, where they [...]
Bandits cart off guns, jewellery, cash during robbery
- three detained Five bandits escaped with two firearms and an undisclosed sum of cash and jewellery on Thursday night after invading a business couple’s Belvedere, Corentyne home. Police have since detained three men in connection with the robbery. Businessman Haseeb Hussain, 48, who runs a gas station and grocery, was beaten with a cutlass [...]
Manning takes in pan vibes
US medical team wraps up one week medical outreach programme
An overseas based group in collaboration with Food for the Poor Guyana, All God’s Children Foundation and Deskan Institute and Training, on Friday last wrapped up a successful medical mission. According to Head of the Mission, Dr. Claudette Heyliger Thomas, during the exercise, the team saw in excess of 800 patients who were treated for [...]
Warring in-laws: One in police custody, two in hospital
A man is in police custody while his wife and his sister-in-law had to be rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital with their heads oozing blood. This resulted from a family property dispute at 1-2 Vlissingen Road. Arrested is Neil Kowlessar, 52. The man’s wife, Serojunie, with her head bandaged, sat in a wheelchair at [...]
Hospitalised victims still critical
Two-motorcycle collision… Parbattie Bisnauth, 36, of Annandale, East Coast of Demerara and Roy McCoy,18, of Johanna Cecilia, the two surviving victims of the horrific two-motorcycle accident that left two other persons dead, are still listed as critical. Bisnauth and McKoy were both pillion riders. The two who died on the La Belle Alliance Public Road, [...]
Haile Selassie I Theocracy Reign to host grand 117th Earthlight of H.I.M
The Haile Selassie I Theocracy Reign, Divine Order of the Nyahbinghi is celebrating its 117th Earthlight of H.I.M (Haile Selassie King Rastafari Ises riding) from 22-29, July 2009 at Tucber Nyaahbinghi Ground, New Amsterdam, Berbice. The event will be hosted under the motto, ‘One for all, all for One, working in such manner, there is [...]
Craft vendors cry out for recognition of their trade
By Alex Wayne Their sculptures and craftwork have become a familiar sight in upper Main Street, and on the surface, business may appear to be bright, but Rastafarians who ply their trade there say all is not what it appears to be. In a recent interview with Kaieteur News, the artists complained about the lack [...]
TSC releases Preliminary Teachers’ Promotion List
Teachers from schools across the country will be able to tender appeals over the next two weeks as it relates to a Preliminary Promotion List, which was on Thursday released by the Teaching Service Commission (TSC). The preliminary list, which is on display at the Commission’s Brickdam office, identifies teachers who are likely to fill [...]
Brans Security makes presentation to U-19 ruggers
The National Under-19 rugby team benefited from the goodwill of Brans Security Service when Managing Director of the entity Harold Bransford presented a quantity of jerseys to the squad last Thursday, at the National Park. Bransford made the donation to Captain of the team Lancelot Adonis in the presence of Union President Noel Adonis, Manager [...]
Jeffrey, Fernandes retain national titles
- Fraser, Keisha Jeffrey receive special awards Kristian Jeffrey and Nicolette Fernandes successfully defended their Men’s and Ladies national titles, as the 2009 GT&T sponsored National Senior Squash Championships concluded Saturday evening, at the Georgetown Club courts. The eagerly anticipated men’s final between Jeffrey and Regan Pollard lived up to all expectations, as the experienced [...]
GHB stages historic one-day tournament at National Stadium today
History is in the making when the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB), in collaboration with Digicel and Bounty Farm stage a one-day tournament today, at the Guyana National Stadium. According to an executive from the GHB, it will be the first time that the sport is being played at the country’s most recognised sports venue and [...]
Pepsi Sonics continue to berate GABA
Letter to be sent to Sports Ministry By Edison Jefford The Pepsi Sonics Basketball Club will be sending a document to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport this week highlighting what it believes are several flawed aspects of the administration of basketball in Georgetown. The club had issued an exclusive statement to Kaieteur [...]
ICC World 20/20 starts April 30 in Guyana
Windies play opening match of double-header at Providence The Guyana National Stadium at Providence is set to make its debut as an International venue for Day/Night cricket matches on April 30, when the West Indies play the first game of a double-header to start the 2010 ICC World 20/20 tournament in the West Indies. While [...]
Hercules follows up 20/20 ton with career-best 7-21
Twenty-year-old former Guyana Under-19 cricketer, Ryan Hercules scored his maiden ton in England last Monday in the semi-final of the 20/20 league tournament and followed up with a career best 7-21 on Saturday in the 50 overs League. The East Bank Essequibo fast bowling all-rounder smashed 10 sixes and 3 fours from just 53 balls [...]
Thirty-one Karatekas successfully complete grading exercise
Thirty-one Karatekas, from two clubs were evaluated and subsequently promoted to various levels, when the Great Diamond Martial Arts Association hosted a Karate Upgrade Examinations at the Diamond Community Centre, Diamond East Bank Demerara, yesterday afternoon. Under the evaluative eyes of their instructors Sensies Lloyd Ramnarine and Edric Henry and with assistance from a senior [...]
NCN ‘A’ captures top spot at Western Union Media dominoes tournament
National Communications Network (NCN) ‘A’ team carted off the top trophy at the Western Union sponsored Media Appreciation night dominoes competition contested at the Windjammer International Hotel, Queen Street, Kitty on Friday night. NCN tallied a total of 25 games in the final to win ahead of Channel 9 with 22 and Guyana National Newspapers [...]
Umpire dies after being struck
An umpire died after being struck on the head by a ball during a league match in Wales on Saturday. Alcwyn Jenkins, 72, was standing in the game between Swansea and Llangennech in Division One of the Antur Insurance South Wales Association at the St Helen’s ground in Swansea. He was struck by a throw [...]
