GT&T workers must be given option to buy its shares
…as Jagdeo administration prone to give concessions to its friends – PNCR The workers at Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company should be afforded the first option to buy the shares, according to People’s National Congress Reform member, Basil Williams. Williams yesterday told the media that the party would insist on this position and would oppose [...]
Dr. Ramsammy lauds health system, but seeks medical attention in the US – AFC
inister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, is hypocritical and is practising Animal Farm methodologies. This is according to Chairman of the Alliance for Change, Khemraj Ramjattan, who was commenting on the recent trip overseas by Dr Ramsammy to have a heart checkup. According to Ramjattan, the Health Minister boasts of his many achievements in his [...]
Husband beats wife for working
Shawn Richards, of Lot 62 Third Street Agricola, East Bank Demerara, appeared in court accused of unlawfully assaulting his wife, Nadira Ramnauth, because he had insisted that the woman stop working. This allegedly happened on July 8 at Cowan Street, Kingston, where he unlawfully and maliciously assaulted Ramnauth. He pleaded not guilty. According to Ramnauth, [...]
Ex-husband charged for Alpha Guest House owner’s murder
Police have charged Alex Barker, called Amkabima’, with the murder of his ex-wife, Alpha Guest House owner, Roselanie Pearl Hall, whose decomposed remains were found near Yarrowkabra, off the Soesdyke/ Linden Highway last year. Barker, who police said gave several addresses, was remanded to prison after appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the [...]
Jagdeo refuses public debate with Trotman
President Bharrat Jagdeo does not debate with political aspirants, such as those residing in the Alliance For Change, especially since they do not command widespread support among the Guyanese public. This is according to a statement issued by Press Officer for the president, Kwame Mc Coy, who in a statement last evening said that President [...]
Unlicensed driver remanded
Magistrate Fazil Azeez described the recent accident at Versailles, West Bank Demerara, which claimed the life of 24-year-old Levi Leon Seecharran, as a very serious matter yesterday, when he remanded Mohamed Khan to prison. Khan appeared before Magistrate Azeez at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s court to answer charges of being an unlicensed driver and for breach [...]
Pastor charged with obtaining money falsely
A man claiming to be a pastor attached to Revival Ministries, was yesterday placed on self bail by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Ronald Hudson, 39, of Lot 156 Section A Block X Diamond, East Bank Demerara, pleaded not guilty to obtaining $30,000 by falsely pretending that he was in [...]
Alexander Village killer teen driver remanded
Police have charged the unlicensed 16-year-old driver who caused the death of 47-year-old Lilowtie Persaud. The teen was initially charged with dangerous driving and unlicensed driving after the accident, but different charges had to be instituted after the woman died on Wednesday. It was alleged that the teen, on June 23, at Alexander Village, drove [...]
Guyana bids farewell to Canadian High Commissioner
Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday bade farewell to Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Charles Court, who paid a courtesy call to the Office of the President. The High Commissioner highlighted some of the significant accomplishments that were achieved during his tenure. “I think we’ve helped to contribute to improving or clarifying the investment environment [...]
ITUC accuses govt. of violating trade union rights
… Laws to stop anti-union discrimination are not applied – Report The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has produced a report in which it castigates the Jagdeo Administration for the violation of trade union rights. Yesterday, Vice Chairman of the People’s National Congress Reform, Basil Williams, said that among the criticisms leveled at the Administration [...]
Government revisits Hope Canal consultancy contract – Persaud
Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud has confirmed that he has been in receipt of several periodic preliminary reports from the consultancy contract as it relates to the construction of the East Demerara Water Conservancy Relief Canal, popularly known as the Hope Canal. According to Persaud, he was awaiting another report to give an update as to [...]
Guyana’s HIV prevalence rate stands at 1.8%
…major dent made in stigma and discrimination By Fareeza Haniff. Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, has revealed that Guyana’s HIV prevalence rate currently stands at 1.8 per cent. This, he said, is a significant achievement for Guyana, when compared to previous years, when the prevalence rate was said to be between three per cent [...]
Theft of stationery lands man in court
Randolph Spelling, 51, of 144 Calendar Street, Albouystown, was yesterday placed on $50,000 bail for allegedly stealing a quantity of correctional ink, pens, papers and other items valuing $88,609 property of Mohamed Nazardeen on March 12. He pleaded not guilty and told the court that he was the sole bread winner of three children. “Meh [...]
Carnal Knowledge accused remanded
A man who allegedly had carnal knowledge of a female under 15 years old was yesterday remanded by Acting Chief Magistrate, Melissa Robertson. Mark Persaud was not required to plead to the indictable offence which accused him of committing the crime on July 7. The matter was called up to the bench and after a [...]
Guyanese confident of creditable performances
Guyana’s four-member team to compete at the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy, is confident of performing creditably. Heading the list is Niall Roberts, who is also the most experienced swimmer on the team, having represented Guyana extensively at junior competitions regionally and internationally. Henk Lowe, Fabian Binns and the lone female swimmer, Noelle [...]
Pepsi Sonics write Sports Minister
Lament state of basketball A source close to the Pepsi Sonics Basketball Club had told Kaieteur Sport this week that a letter was being drafted to be sent to the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr Frank Anthony over concerns on the state of basketball. This newspaper has obtained a copy of the document [...]
Guinness Futsal starts tonight
Nearly $600,000 in prizes and trophies will be up for grabs in the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport (MCYS) / Banks DIH Guinness Futsal Indoor Tournament which kicks off tonight at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. This was intimated to the media during the launching ceremony which was attended by executives of the Georgetown [...]
Overseas mission donates audiology booth to GPHC
The Ear, Nose and Throat Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Paediatric Unit was on Thursday endowed with an audiology booth, which according to Head of the Department, Dr. Ruth Quaicoe, will greatly improve the service offered to the public as it relates to hearing impairment. According to Dr. Quaicoe, the equipment is one that [...]
Horse racing season recommences tomorrow
At Ryan Crawford Memorial Race course With the second segment of the horse racing season set to begin tomorrow, the Ryan Crawford Turf club and Sports facilities at Alness Corentyne is where the action will be. The entity in collaboration with Delmur Shipping Company, Banks DIH Limited and Rhythm Stars International sounds have organised a [...]
4th Degree Black Belt Troy Bobb excels at US C/ships
1st in Kata, 2nd in Weapons & Sword Fight at Karate Alliance By Franklin Wilson Guyanese 4th Degree Black Belt, Troy Bobb returned to the land of his birth last Sunday after excelling for the 6th year at the United States Karate Alliance (USKA) national championships which was held in Albuqerque, New Mexico, April 17 [...]
Sports and Culture Minister opens Summer Camp at Colgrain Pool
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Frank Anthony yesterday morning officially opened a Summer Camp at the Colgrain Swimming Pool, Camp Street, Georgetown, where more than 80 children from several parts of the country would spend the next two weeks being taught the basic techniques in swimming, as well as receive guidance in the intricacies [...]
UNFPA/MOH partnership gears at combating maternal mortality
A multi million dollar agreement was inked Thursday between the Ministry of Health and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). This agreement is expected to help stem the incidence of maternal and infant mortality. Affixing their signatures to the agreement at the Ministry of Health Brickdam head office, were Permanent Secretary, Mr. Hydar Ally and [...]
UDFA to launch 2009/10 season on Sunday at MSC
The Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) will launch its 2009/10 season tomorrow with a ceremony and march past at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground. The event, which gets underway at 16:00hrs, will also see the launching and kickoff of the Stag B-League, which has been sponsored by Ansa Mc al Trading to the tune of [...]
TCL U 19 Challenge : Guyana 240 away from victory with 9 wickets in hand
After losing their last 4 wickets yesterday for just 5 runs, Guyana with a slim 6-run first innings lead were 240 away for victory with 9 wickets in hand going into the final day of their first round TCL regional under-19 three-day cricket match against the Leeward Islands in Jamaica. Set 240 to win after [...]
Guyana to soon test for Swine Flu – Dr Ramsammy
The National Public Health Laboratory has now developed the capacity to test for the H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as ‘Swine Flu.’ This is according to Minister of Health; Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who noted that the laboratory recently acquired the equipment to conduct the test, but it cannot be done until it acquires the reagents. [...]
