Air France Airbus A330-200 crash: Wreckage, sensory equipment recovered on local shores
By Gary Eleazar Dennis Baksh, a farmer from Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, knew that he had stumbled on to something valuable last Friday whilst on the Hope Beach. Baksh had found what is believed to be a part of the fuselage and a component believed to be the first piece of sensory equipment recovered [...]
Union leaders, activist released on station bail
…vow to continue protests ‘No retreat, no surrender’ were the cries of Acting General Secretary of the Guyana Trades Union Congress, Norris Witter; General Secretary of the Caribbean Congress of Labour, Lincoln Lewis; and former treason accused Mark Benschop; yesterday when they were released from the Brickdam lockups. The trio was arrested following a peaceful [...]
Reward offered for missing American
Relatives of Kwame Rumel Jobronewet are offering a reward for information that could lead to them finding the 69-year-old American citizen, who disappeared over a month ago. This was disclosed yesterday by Jobronewet’s close relatives, who said that they were taking this step because all other efforts to locate him have failed. “We want to [...]
Sailor goes to jail as birthday gift
A sailor received a most unpleasant birthday gift when he was remanded to prison by Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday. Godfrey Thomas was answering charges of embezzlement of $100, 000 entrusted to him by his employer, Latchman Narine. According to the charges read in court, Thomas, a sailor of 227 Wismar, Linden, between July 11 and [...]
Conditions at B/Dam lock-ups horrific – Sir Roy
…to meet with Jagdeo on human rights issues Chief spokesperson for the International Labour Organization, Sir Roy Trotman, yesterday said that he would be making a move to have an audience with Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo over the perceived violation of human and trade union rights in Guyana. Sir Roy, who came to Guyana [...]
US$6M D & I projects ongoing
The Ministry of Agriculture, as part of its ongoing investment to support diversification and rehabilitation of drainage and irrigation (D & I) structures in the country is continuing its US$6 million (G$1.2 billion) programme in Region 3. At a press conference at the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday, Senior Civil Engineer of the Agriculture Sector [...]
Dennis Chabrol walks away from GPA
He has cut and run again over differences – Executive member The Guyana Press Association elections due date is late by close to ten months. But from six weeks ago it has been functioning void of the elected president who has relinquished all ties with the association. Questioned yesterday about his reason for resigning Dennis [...]
Arrest was not politically motivated- Rohee
Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee, has denied that the arrest of trade unionists Norris Witter and Lincoln Lewis, and social activist Mark Benschop was politically motivated. Rohee told Kaieteur News that the arrest of the three was based on the judgement of the police. The three men were detained on Wednesday when they protested outside [...]
Jamaican scientist to help re-ignite Guyana Science and Technology Policies
By Sharmain Cornette In order for Guyana to utilise its natural resources in a more effective and beneficial manner, the use of science, technology and engineering must be applied. This notion was emphasised yesterday by Jamaican Scientist, Dr Arnoldo Ventura. The scientist pointed to the fact that Guyana requires a science policy that speaks to [...]
Kleptomaniac finally refused bail
A young kleptomaniac who has stolen from and robbed more than a hundred persons since his early teenaged years was yesterday refused bail and remanded. Appearing this time before Magistrate, Melissa Robertson, 20 year-old Terrence Forde, could not ‘smooth talk his way into bail’ since the court may have grown tired of seeing his face [...]
‘Biscuit’ collapses in prison
Satyadeow Sawh murder accused, David Leander, called ‘Biscuit’, was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation yesterday after he collapsed in his cell. Leander, 29, of Buxton, East Coast Demerara, was rushed to the Accident and Emergency Unit around 07:30 hrs, where he was reportedly treated for persistent vomiting. He remained there until around 14:45 [...]
PM swears-in Temporary Magistrate, Commissioner
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds swore-in Mirza Sahadat as Commissioner of Title and Judge of the Land Court, and Sueanna Lovell as Temporary Magistrate. The Prime Minister bestowed the titles, yesterday, with the hope that the recipients administer their roles without fear or favour. He expressed appreciation that they have accepted the call to duty and [...]
Linden-born US-based doctor aid in surgical backlogs
Chief Medical Officer of the Linden Hospital complex, Dr Farouk Riyastat, said yesterday, that he was very happy to have Dr Stephen Carryl and his medical team from the USA, at the institution helping to clear up the backlog of surgical cases. Dr Riyastat said that the hardworking team of visiting doctors has done nine [...]
Former prisoner left paralysed
…authorities decline to discuss compensation Fed-up being bed-ridden and realizing that there might be little or no hope of ever walking again, Vishal Ramlall, who was involved in an accident on the Essequibo Coast, recently, opted for his discharge from the Suddie Public Hospital on Monday last. Ramlall said that he was tired of being [...]
THE PNCR MUST CLARIFY WHERE IT STANDS ON REGIME CHANGE
When Robert Corbin and the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) lose the 2011 General Election, I hope that Corbin and the supporters of that party do not try to deflect or even blame their loss on the supporters of the ruling party. It is becoming clearer with each passing day that the problems of the [...]
AAG pushing for Pan Am funding
Boyce remains “very optimistic” By Edison Jefford It is a perpetuating bugbear in local sport but the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) will not let lack of funding prevent the national junior team from competing at the Junior Pan American Games in Trinidad and Tobago. At least that is what AAG President Colin Boyce believes [...]
Sponsors support Norman Singh TC Meet
Banks DIH and Chatterpaul Deo presented trophies yesterday to Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club Organising Secretary Compton Sancho at the Trophy Stall in Bourda Market, signalling their commitment to support Sunday’s horseracing meeting. With some 60 of the country’s leading racehorses entered to compete, horseracing lovers are assured of an action packed day of exciting [...]
Sport underfinanced – Nascimento
- Inadequate preparations also cited President of the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) Noel Adonis told the media during a debriefing session to report on the country’s dismal performance at the NAWIRA Under-19 Championship which was held in the Cayman Islands recently that the issue is a worrisome one and needs to be addressed thoroughly. [...]
Hi Stars trounce Flamingo 6-0 in UDFA/Stag B-League
Hi Stars pummeled Flamingo 6-0 in the latest game of the Stag B-League organised by the Upper Demerara Football Association which was played on Wednesday at the Bayrock ground. Doubles were registered by Tony ‘Spirit’ Adams (24th, 50th) and Jason Monah (55th, 70th). Colin Samuels (8th) and Romell Jones (29th) were also on target for [...]
Harpy Eagles register 31-run win over Night Hawks
Harpy Eagles defeated Night Hawks by 31 runs to win the final of the Demerara Cricket Board –sponsored Female Mini League which ended yesterday at the Police Sports Club ground. Taking first strike in the rain-affected match that saw the 50 overs affair being reduced to 25, the Eagles led by an unbeaten 60 from [...]
Guyana battle W/Wards in bottom of the table clash
By Sean Devers in Jamaica. In Association with Digicel, TCL, Western Union, GSL, Pepsi, Demerara Power Company, Smalta & Jamaica Pegasus With two consecutive defeats in the first 2 rounds of the regional Under-19 three-day cricket series, Guyana and the Windward Islands go head-to-head at Sabina Park from today in a bottom-of-the table clash. While [...]
Lions Club provides spectacles for two
As part of its untiring humanitarian efforts, the Lions Club of Stabroek, Georgetown, yesterday offered support in the form of spectacles to two persons in dire need. The recipients were 44-year-old Mahendranauth Khaloo of Triumph, East Coast Demerara, and nine-year-old Abiola Hutson, of Barr Street, Albouystown. The presentation was made at the Saint Stanislaus College [...]
Taxi service owner further remanded for indecent assault
Forty-nine year old Fizal Ali, owner of the Wing’s Taxi service, yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson charged with indecent assault and abusive language. It is alleged that on July 12, Fazil Ali assaulted Alanna Dey, who at the time was training to be the dispatcher for the Wing’s Taxi Service. Dey answered [...]
Citizens paying for GWI’s negligence
Dear Editor, GWI installed meters to the residents of Mon Repos over two years ago. These meters were not properly installed and the connections were leaky, even past the meters. When reported, we were told that they will come and seal them at a later date. When asked what about the water that is leaking [...]
Porkknocker remanded on larceny charges
A 31-year-old sailor was yesterday remanded to prison by Magistrate Melissa Robertson on larceny charges It is alleged that between June 3 and June 10, in the Arimu Backdam, Jason Colinet, a porkknocker of Mongrippa Hill, Bartica, stole a quantity of dredging equipment, food stuff, kitchen utensils, two drums and other items from Albert Henry, [...]
