Explosive revelations at Simels’ trial
Witness tells of murder, drugs and complicity From Enrico Woolford in New York In explosive sworn testimony, a crowded US court heard a story of murder, intrigue, drugs and complicity. A self-professed former member of the Shaheed ‘Roger’ Khan phantom gang, 34-year- old Selwyn Vaughn went into the witness stand and stated that Roger Khan [...]
Accounts clerk buys $60 MILLION house
Tongues were set wagging in the housing when a woman, who up to last year was an accounts clerk attached to the Guyana Oil Company, bought a home for $60 million in Bel Air Park The house was owned by John Willems, formerly of Willems Timber and Trading Company. Reports are that the former accounts [...]
Cops seek former Chief Magistrate
-Archie Poole detained, more charges likely today By Michael Jordan Former Chief Magistrate Juliet Holder-Allen is to turn herself in for questioning today in connection with the July 17 conflagration that destroyed the Health Ministry building in Brickdam. Mrs. Holder-Allen is the presidential candidate for the recently-established National Democratic Party. One of her party members, [...]
NBS Chairman moves to Court against Christopher Ram, Kaieteur News
Chairman of the Board of Directors at the New Building Society Dr Nanda Gopaul has moved to the courts seeking redress because of an article carried by this publication with comments attributed to Christopher Ram. Dr Gopaul is reportedly seeking in excess of $15M in libelous damages against Kaieteur News and Ram. The article attributed [...]
US doctors prepare to repair Guyanese bullet riddled face
After five long years and 20 complicated facial surgeries, Brandy Elias, a shooting victim, will finally get a new nose on her bullet-shattered face, thanks to doctors at NYU Medical Centre. “I know the doctors will do an amazing job,” said Elias, 24. “I’m nervous, but so excited.” Volunteer doctors have already performed three surgeries [...]
Accident victim has no knowledge of cycle crash
It has been almost three weeks, since 21-year-old, Roy Mc Koy was injured in a two-motorcycle collision on the Essequibo Coast and one week since he was discharged from the Georgetown Public Hospital. Unaware about the circumstances that caused him to be bedridden and also about the death of his best friend Rudranauth Narayan, Mc [...]
GECOM confirms no Local Govt. polls this year
… distribution of new ID cards to be completed by year end – Chairman By Gary Eleazar Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr Steve Surujbally, yesterday at a media briefing confirmed that there could be no Local Government elections this year. According to Dr Surujbally, the groundwork that has to be completed before [...]
‘Kidney transplant patients die because of other illnesses’
– Health Minister Approximately 99 per cent of persons who need a kidney transplant are very ill because of a number of diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases. This is according to Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who at his recent press conference said that kidney transplant patients do not die because [...]
Demerara claim title, Thomas spearheads emphatic win over E’bo
By Michael Benjamin Demerara led by a resilient knock of 71 by opening batter, June Thomas, defeated Essequibo by 180 runs to capture the Senior Inter-County Female 50 Overs Cricket Championships, when play concluded at the Police Sports Club Ground Eve Leary yesterday afternoon. Demerara amassed 263 all out after winning the toss and electing [...]
King extends reign
- Jad Rahaman, Vieira, Pires impressive Despite a less than desirable turnout of competitors, the sprinkling of fans that descended at the South Dakota Circuit last Sunday were treated to a day of exciting races with Group 4 champion Andrew King completely dominating his opponents, while go-karter Kristian Jeffrey, also duplicated his performance as [...]
Miss Guyana Universe gets tickets from Caribbean Airlines
Caribbean Airlines has presented Miss Guyana Universe 2009 Jenel Cox, yesterday, with two tickets to Jamaica and the Bahamas. Caribbean Airlines’ General Manager Carlton Defour made the presentation and congratulated Cox on her “excellent performance” at the Miss Guyana Universe 2009 pageant held on July 4. In a brief interview, Cox said that she is [...]
Sport Ministry expresses condolences
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has expressed condolences to the family and friends of the late Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation President, Godwin McPherson, who died Monday evening. Below is the full text of the statement: The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport is deeply saddened at the passing of retired [Guyana [...]
Void left atop national federation
By Edison Jefford The basketball fraternity is mourning the death of Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) President Godwin McPherson after the usually candid official left this world late Monday afternoon shocking friends and family. McPherson became a patient at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital after suffering a ‘Stroke’ two Sundays ago but Kaieteur Sport could [...]
Deonarain’s century leads Floodlight XI to victory
Floodlights XI defeated Shattasville XI by 45 runs last Friday night at National Park Tarmac in a match of the Wellman Masters Cup cricket tournament thanks to a century from outstanding batsman Ricky Deonarain. Floodlights XI batted first and made 266 for 5 in 25 overs. Deonarain hammered 118, with support coming from Rajendra Singh 57 [...]
Naya Zamana 15 – Dancing through the ages
An exquisite and unforgettable evening of dance is slated for August 8 at the National Cultural Centre when the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha stages Naya Zamana 15 – Dancing through the Ages. Naya Zamana 15, choreographed by artistic directors, Dr. Vindhya Vasini Persaud and Trishala Persaud, has over the years presented a refreshing, eclectic melting [...]
Fitzgerald wins Gems Mining Darts tournament
Sudesh Fitzgerald, Guyana’s representative at the last World Darts Championship, once again showed why he is deservedly the best player on the local scene when he beat a star-studded field that included multiple-times national champion Norman Madhoo to win the Singles category of the Gems Mining-sponsored Tournament last Sunday at Granny’s Hang Out Bar in [...]
Woman trafficker fined $2M plus, jailed for four years
Shellon Sancho yesterday appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton on the charge of possession of narcotics with intent to traffic and pleaded not guilty. It is alleged that on Monday Sancho, who was heading to the island of Barbados, was stopped at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and her luggage searched. It was during the search [...]
11 Amerindian communities get land titles
… as meeting of National Toshaos Council opens Eleven Amerindian communities received land titles yesterday with the government reiterating its commitment to ensuring all communities get legal titles to their lands. Representatives of some of the communities approved for land titles received these from President Bharrat Jagdeo at the opening of the second biannual meeting [...]
Cellink Jingle Finals deliver high class competition
The National Cultural Centre was packed to capacity recently when GT&T hosted the Final Show in its 2009 Jingles and Song Competition. When the curtains came down after about three hours of exciting performances the large crowd was obviously satisfied despite the fact that the top three finalists were not announced at Thursday night’s competition. [...]
Young Achievers dethrone defending champions Anna Catherina
Expectations were high when the third annual John S.E. Hernandez Memorial Volleyball Tournament got underway at the National Park on Sunday last. Six teams were ready to do battle. Defending champions Anna Catherina were confident that they would once again walk away with the first place trophy. However, this was not to be. Young Achievers [...]
Militarised security equals politicised justice-GHRA
The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) is convinced that “public safety is being reduced to a frontal war with anyone whose loyalty may be suspected rather than addressing the real drivers of insecurity, namely disparities in access to resources, education and jobs.” In a media release, yesterday, GRHA also noted that a pattern is emerging [...]
Age confused thief remanded
Jamol Adams yesterday faced Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer to the charge of robbery under arms. The accused was not required to plea to the indictable charge. It is alleged that on January 8, last, while armed with a knife, stole one Laptop valued at $180,000. When asked by Magistrate [...]
Goals Galore Hockey winners receive prizes
The respective winners of the just concluded Noble House Goals Galore Indoor Hockey Championships received their prizes yesterday during a simple ceremony which was held at the sponsor’s Head Office, East Bank Demerara. GCC ‘A’ won the Men’s First Division title, while Hikers Junior Boys grabbed the Second Division crown. At the presentation ceremony were [...]
There are indeed problems with local sugar supply – Guysuco
There are indeed problems with the supply of sugar on the local market. While the Guyana Sugar Corporation did not admit yesterday that the shortage is indeed a problem, it stated that there was some ‘disruption’ over the past two weeks. In an effort to appease the situation, the corporation stated that ‘we wish to [...]
Transporting prisoners in public transport causes concern
Even as the administration of the Guyana Police Force continues to drag junior ranks over the coals for what has been described as lax behaviour as it relates to prisoners escaping, many are of the opinion that the seniors in the force are to be blamed. At the beginning of the week two prisoners who [...]
