PNCR to approach House to block sale
Govt. shares in GT&T… Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Robert Corbin, has said that his party will be moving to the National Assembly in an attempt to have the government reverse its decision to sell its shares in the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T). The intended sale of the shares by [...]
$154M sluice incomplete
After 14 months… It’s been more than a year since the construction of the De Willem river drainage sluice valued at $154m began in region three. Now while it is yet to be completed apparently works have grounded to a halt. Yesterday when Kaieteur New visited the location, save for some goats having free reign, [...]
GT&T parent company declines to buy Govt. shares
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company’s parent company has rejected the offer to buy Government’s 20 percent shares in the telephone company. A source yesterday stated that Atlantic Tele-Network (ATN) at its recent Board of Directors meeting declined to purchase the shares. Last year government collected $1.5B in taxes from the company and $265M in [...]
Manu Durant shot by gunman
Doctors were today battling to save the life of popular Kitty resident Manu Durant, after he was shot at close range behind the left ear by a lone gunman outside a night club. According to reports, at around 00:45 hrs today, Durant, 34, of Lot 170 Barr Street Kitty, was standing with friends outside the [...]
Cop petitions High Court to quash assault charges
Attorney at law Basil Williams has moved to the High Court seeking an order, staying permanently, the criminal charge brought against a Police Constable since December 13, 2005. The matter was filed on behalf of Dellon Elexey, and its stems from an altercation during a show on the West Coast of Demerara featuring Jamaican dancehall [...]
Guyana,Venezuela gearing to appoint new Good Officer
Guyana and Venezuela are getting ready to appoint a new representative of the United Nations (UN) to restart negotiations on a border dispute over Essequibo. This is according to the Director General of the Guyanese Foreign Affairs Ministry, Elisabeth Harper. “There has been progress and we hope that we will appoint someone soon.” The “Good [...]
Police raid Prashad Nagar house, rescue ‘abducted’ man
Police have detained at least one person after raiding a Prashad Nagar house to rescue a man who claimed that gunmen in two pickups had abducted him. The alleged victim has told police that he was returning from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, yesterday morning with his wife when the occupants of two pickups [...]
We will not be silenced by this administration
- Lincoln Lewis – protest moves to Ministry of Home Affairs “Anytime you express an alternative opinion to that of Emperor Jagdeo and his team…they come after you with the law even if it means transgressing the rights of people.” This was the view expressed by secretary of the Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL), Lincoln [...]
Bandits strike again at Albion
Bandits continue to plunder the Albion, Corentyne with another report of robbery this time by three armed men. Police in a statement said that about 19:30 hours on Monday the gang attacked overseas-based Guyanese Budnarine, 75, and his wife Sookranie Budnarine, 67, and three other relatives. According to the police, investigations have revealed that the [...]
Teen remanded for stealing from KN Editor-in-Chief
Travis John, 18, was remanded when he appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson to answer charges of burglary on the home of Kaieteur News Editor-in-Chief, Adam Harris. It is alleged that on July 6, John broke and entered the home of Harris and removed one Nikon D90 camera, a Blackberry cellular phone, one laptop computer, a [...]
Arjoon, Jeffrey cop titles
Guyana rebounded well on day three of the 2009 Junior CASA Championships in Barbados, taking home two titles, thanks to Victoria Arjoon and Keisha Jeffrey in the Under-15 and 17 categories respectively. Arjoon took her third Caribbean title in as many years when she completely outclassed Jessica Perkins of Jamaica in straight games, while Keisha [...]
‘National Race of Champions’ Meeting set for July 26
Competitors from Canada, USA and Trinidad and Tobago have confirmed participation for the second round of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club ‘National Race of Champions’ Meeting which is scheduled to be staged on July 26, at the South Dakota Circuit. According to President of the Club Aaron Bethune, who spoke with Kaieteur Sport [...]
Herstelling residents, NDC clash over removal of street lights
Some residents of Herstelling and their Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Chairperson yesterday clashed over a decision to remove some of the streetlights in the village. At the NDC Office, Chairperson Zameena Sookdeo was trying to calm the residents but to no avail. According to Sookdeo, the decision by the council was unavoidable. She cited the [...]
60 horses to battle at Norman Singh Turf Club Sunday
With some 60 of the country’s leading racehorses entered to compete, horseracing lovers are assured of an action packed day of exciting races when the Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club (NSMTC) stages its one-day meet at the Club’s Bel Air #6 Village, West Coast Berbice racetrack on Sunday. Lucrative cash rewards and beautiful trophies worth [...]
GDF maul Independence Boulevard 12-1, 6 other teams win
By Franklin Wilson It was just the second night and if fans are to take a hint from the intense action that has been dished out so far; then they are in for some exciting and breathtaking nights in the Guinness/Georgetown Football association/Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports/National Sports Commission Inter Block Futsal competition [...]
Approximately 20,000 persons vaccinated against seasonal flu
The Ministry of Health has been able to vaccinate some 19,600 persons across the country against seasonal influenza. This is according to Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy who noted that although the vaccination does not guard against the H1N1 virus, it would help those who are already infected with seasonal influenza. It was noted [...]
Guyana Karate College to hold fund raising walk-a-thons
The Guyana Karate College (GKC) in an effort to send a team to the 8th International Shotokan Karate Federation / Caribbean Karate College (ISKF/CKC) Karate Championship in St. Lucia from August 13-17, will be holding two fund-raising walk-a-thons. The dates are July 18 and 19, this Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s event will start from Malteenoes [...]
Jamaica take 132-run 1st innings lead against Guyana
By Sean Devers in Jamaica In Association with Digicel, TCL, Western Union, GSL, Pepsi, Demerara Power Company, Smalta & Jamaica Pegasus Half-centuries from Akeem Dewar (70*), Romeo Dunka (59) and Kirk Harris (53) yesterday led host Jamaica to a 123-run first innings lead against Guyana at Sabina Park. When the second day of their 3-day [...]
Chinese national fingered in electricity theft
A Chinese national yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, on two counts of stealing electricity from the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). It is alleged that on June 16, and July 8, last, Caojian Hong allegedly diverted electricity from the GPL. The accused, of Lot 1C Blygezight Gardens, rents the flat to where [...]
‘Jerries’ beats police noise nuisance charge
The owner of the popular Jerries Restaurant, on Waterloo Street, Cummingsburg, was yesterday brought before Acting Chief Melissa Robertson, on two counts of noise nuisance. He walked out the court a free man. Filing the complaint were owner of the Cara Inn, Sean McGrath and Inspector Neiuenkirk. It is alleged that on September 28, and [...]
Johnson bangs 5, Adams 3, Cougars & Real Union win
Defending Berbice Football Association (BFA) senior champions New Amsterdam United (NAU) maintained their unbeaten record and pole position following the latest round of matches in the Coca Cola sponsored competition this past weekend in the Ancient County. Playing in the feature game of a double header at the Mahaicony CDC ground, NAU adapted well to [...]
Cannabis accused granted bail
Keith Bovell, 32, of 28 ‘Block ‘E’, Sophia, was yesterday sent away on $25,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate, Hazel Octive-Hamilton to answer charges of being in possession of seven grams of cannabis. It is alleged that Bovell was found with the substance on his person in Guyhoc, North East la Penitence, on July [...]
Golfers set to continue rivalry this weekend
Local golfers will be looking forward to improved weather this weekend when they compete in the Edward Ajodha sponsored Medal Play Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf course on Saturday. The tournament was originally scheduled for last weekend but was rained out and according to Captain of the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) Jerome Khan the [...]
Murder/assault accused remanded to prison
Fifty year-old Christopher Anderson of 25/26 Kaikan Street, Georgetown, was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson to answer charges of murder of a civilian, and assault of a police officer. It is alleged that on April 21, he assaulted Police Constable 19318 Mortimer Smith while the officer was executing his [...]
Holder places 2nd in Anguilla
Leading junior cyclist Christopher Holder, recently placed 2nd in the John T Memorial 20-mile criterium race in Anguilla, it was the 10th edition of the race and the first time Holder took part. The 16 year-old Guyanese sensation speaking with the media on Sunday last after placing runner-up to Geron Williams in the Ballot Box [...]
