Dr. Ramsammy purchased spy equipment
Enrico Woolford in New York The Guyana Government says that the Guyanese police have the ‘intercept’ receiver and laptop that Roger Khan was using. Yesterday the US Government produced it in Court. And that was not the end of the story. The US produced the Co-founder and director of the firm that manufactures the equipment. [...]
Ministry of Health fire: Political group had planned to create terror
- allegedly recruited gang to torch government buildings, city businesses A top police official said yesterday that the burning of the Ministry of Health head office was the beginning of a plot by a political group to create public terror by torching several government buildings and businesses in the city. But the investigators said that [...]
Laws of Guyana now means nothing – Corbin
…as PNCR vows to take to streets to have Govt. investigated thoroughly It was pandemonium yesterday at the nation’s highest forum even before the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran, denied Robert Corbin the opportunity to have a motion debated to call on Interpol to come to Guyana and investigate the allegations being revealed [...]
Speaker nixes motion on explosive testimonies in US court
PNCR walks out, AFC boycotts sitting The People’s National Congress Reform said that it was forced to walk out of Parliament after its application for leave to discuss “the explosive sworn testimony”, given on July 28 and July 29 in a New York City Court by Selwyn Vaughn, was denied. Robert Corbin, the opposition leader, [...]
There have been abuses of power – Pres. Jagdeo
President Bharrat Jagdeo has admitted that the security forces have used ‘excessive’ forces in the past in an attempt to extort information from arrested persons. However, according to the Head of State, this practice has not been institutionalised in Guyana, pointing out that he cannot stop every abuse or bribery within the security forces. Addressing [...]
Juliet Holder-Allen detained, released on station bail
- Archie Poole also released Former Chief Magistrate Juliet Holder-Allen was taken into police custody yesterday in connection with the fire, which destroyed the Health Ministry’s building in Brickdam. But she was released on $10,000 station bail around 19:00 hrs. Attorney-at-Law Gregory Gaskin, who is one of the lawyers representing Mrs. Holder-Allen, said that the [...]
Roger Khan placed bomb in TV, DVD player destined for Buxton
By Ron Elcock with additional reporting by Enrico Woolford in New York. At one stage it looked like a scene from the movie “Goodfellas” with the prosecutor asking the informer “what are you getting for this…” And why should it not, as some of the actors in this real life courtroom drama are the ones [...]
Kaieteur News pressmen killings: Final prosecution witness still missing, PI in limbo
The prosecution’s final witness, Troy Bacon, failed again this week to appear in court, causing a halt in the preliminary inquiry into the Kaieteur News killings. The matter is being heard by Magistrate Nigel Hawke, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. As the matter was called yesterday Bacon’s name was called repeatedly by the court orderly. [...]
Husband apologizes for threatening wife’s life
Clinton Clark, of 2 Carifesta Avenue, was required to appear before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday, because he (Clark) allegedly threatened his wife, Belinda Clark, on Tuesday. The accused contended that he was sorry for the threats made. ‘My apologies for that your honor……..I was angry my worship’. KNews understands that the two are [...]
Pork knocker remanded
Desmond Rigby, 27, on Wednesday last, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to answer a charge of felonious wounding. The 63-year-old Middle Street, McDoom resident was said to work as a pork knocker in the interior. It is alleged that on July 25, at Mahdia Arcade, the accused wounded Marlon Williams. The prosecutor told [...]
Gunmen rob two fishing crews
Two fishing crews were attacked and robbed by three men on Wednesday at the Albion Foreshore, Corentyne. According to the police, the incident occurred about 18:30hrs. Investigations revealed that Nazim Mazeed and his crew of two were approaching the Albion Koker when they were confronted by the three men who held them at gunpoint, boarded [...]
Voluntary donors respond to blood shortage – Health Minister
Staffers of the Ministry of Health opted to lead by example yesterday when they decided to become voluntary blood donors to help replenish the dwindling National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) buffer stock. Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy last Monday made the call for donors to support the blood bank. And according to him more than [...]
Young entrepreneurs exposed to business development
The Young Americas Business Trust Guyana (YABT) in cooperation with the Organisation of American States (OAS), the Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Centre of Haifa, Israel(MCTC), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel(MASHAV) through the ‘’Nex Link’’ project, is wrapping up training of young entrepreneurs in the ‘’Business Labs’’ methodology, in an effort [...]
Jagdeo lashes GECOM over Local Govt delay
The Guyana Elections Commission came in for a tongue lashing on Wednesday when President Bharrat Jagdeo expressed his annoyance at the inability of the agency to hosts local government elections this year. During a press conference hosted at Office of the President, the Head of State said that the administration cannot keep ‘pumping’ taxpayers’ money [...]
Under-15 footballers gear up for four-nation overseas tournament
- leave for Suriname next week Members of the national Under-15 football squad that were disappointed after the abortion of the Caribbean Football Union tournament, that was scheduled for Trinidad and Tobago, but was cancelled because of the presence of the swine flu in that country, will now get an opportunity to showcase their skills [...]
Another H1N1 case confirmed
- Local testing likely by year end – Health Minister By Sharmain Cornette Yet another case of the H1N1 virus has been confirmed but Health Minister, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, is adamant that the situation is under control. Of 52 samples that were tested by the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) in Trinidad and Tobago, six have [...]
Police accident victim stable
Doctors have managed to stabilise the condition of Lloyd Smith, 64, of 106 Third Street, Prospect East Bank Demerara. Smith was struck down by a police vehicle in the vicinity of the Alberttown Police Station, Wednesday afternoon. Yesterday, Smith’s wife, Sandra Smith, said that her husband’s condition has improved. “He is talking to relatives and [...]
GDA executives visit Berbice
As part of its aim to increase popularity in the sport, a few executive members of the Guyana Darts Association (GDA) and players paid a visit recently to New Amsterdam, Berbice at the invitation of Mr. Tony Samaroo (co-ordinator) to meet with a newly-formed club in that area. According to Secretary of the GDA Jean [...]
Woman admitted to HDU, in stable condition
Having suffered a severe beating from her estranged husband Wednesday night, 49-year-old Sumintra Rampersaud, also known as Mayo, is a patient of the High Dependency Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC). The mother of five, according to her children, has not responded to them and remained motionless when they attempted to talk to her [...]
Sizzling action anticipated at Martial Arts tourney
The Guyana Harpy Eagle Martial Arts Academy (GHEMAA) will stage its 3rd annual ‘Exhibiting the Arts,’ Martial Arts Tournament, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), on Sunday August 2 and the organisers are promising a day filled with excitement. Consequently, officials would be conducting seminars on the 4th and 5th August at the Plaisance [...]
Flamingo and Uprising to clash in final after contrasting wins
As was the forecast, fans were treated to some spine-tingling Futsal action, when the semi-finals came off at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Wednesday evening, witnessed by an animated crowd. Led by a helmet trick from Omoli Nassey, Uprising mauled Fruta Conquerors 8-5 and in the game of the night; a high intensity affair, [...]
GABF President to be laid to rest today
Jammers, LABA expresses condolences By Edison Jefford The Washington D.C Jammers club and Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) have expressed condolences on the passing of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) President, Godwin McPherson on Monday. The Funeral Service of the late retired Colonel will be held today at the Church of the Transfiguration on [...]
GUYANA IS NO FAILED STATE
This article was previously published a few years ago in response to the contention that Guyana was a failed state. It is repeated now that this absurdity is being repeated again. The column has been revised in small measure to take account of the changed security situation from the time it was first published. Poor [...]
Emancipation in the air
As Guyanese prepare to observe Emancipation Day celebrations this woman who mastered the hat and head wrapping art in Suriname has begun plying her trade on Main Street, Georgetown. Bedecked in her African garb she represents the African Cultural Development Association and has been offering her expertise on African influenced hat making for several years. [...]
Dogs kill 17 pigs in President’s College farm attack
President’s College suffered another setback when 17 of the pigs were slaughtered, presumably by a pack of dogs. Farmhands made the shocking discovery on Wednesday when they reported for duty at the school farms. The slaughter of the pigs will put a dent in the school’s coffers, according to the administration, since the animals were [...]
