Drug trafficker convicted six years after bust
Chabilal Hardiyal was yesterday found guilty of trafficking in narcotics, six years after he was caught with cocaine at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Hardiyal will now have to spend the next three years in jail. On October 3, 2003, Hardiyal was found with nearly nine kilograms of cocaine, hidden in the sides of his [...]
Williams leads Demerara to five-wicket win
Prudence Williams devastated Berbice with her off-spin bowling then participated in the partnership that led Demerara to a five-wicket win when the senior female Inter-County Limited Overs cricket competition commenced yesterday. Williams seriously took part in the demise of Berbice for 71 runs off 30.2 overs with her excellent figures of 4-8 off eight overs [...]
Pistol, shotgun found in Kitty house
Police are questioning a man after finding two unlicensed firearm in a Kitty house. A release said that during the search around 06:00hrs yesterday, police unearthed a 9mm pistol with seven rounds and a shotgun at a D’Andrade Street, Kitty, residence. A man has been arrested and is in police custody assisting with the investigations.
Work on $5M tennis facility to restart after rainy season
Director of Sport Neil Kumar speaking with the media yesterday at the National Sports Commission Head Office disclosed that the long-delayed work to complete the tennis facility at the Non Pariel Hardcourts will recommence as soon as the weather improves. The Director told reporters that acting on the advice of Minister of Public Works, Robeson [...]
Cop’s shoulder dislocated after assault
A female Sergeant of police is nursing a fractured shoulder after she was allegedly dragged down the stairs of the Brickdam Traffic Office on Thursday by an irate minibus driver. Sergeant Cheryl Layne was slapped and then hauled down the stairs by the bus driver after ranks refused to issue him with a minibus pass. [...]
No society advances without its history
DEAR EDITOR, In his letter to the press (Guyana needs a new group of thinkers, SN July 18), Mr. Rakesh Rampertab, among other things, accuses me of being disrespectful and “imperial” for ignoring one of his previous letters. Although disrespect was not my intention, it clearly had that effect on Mr. Rampertab. I, therefore, wish [...]
A great proportion of remittances do not remain within our economy
DEAR EDITOR, Ms. Daly’s (Kaieteur News 23rd July) continual missing the boat on the remittances (the transfer of money by a foreign worker to his home country) debate is fine with me. It allows me to repeat the points I am trying to bring the public’s attention to. As usual, Ms. Daly does not quote [...]
Food for the Poor endows Health Ministry
As plans are being streamlined to reconstruct the recently gutted Ministry of Health, the governmental organisation came in for some much needed endowment on Thursday. Items including desks, chairs, bed frames with mattresses, bookshelves, closet ceiling fans, dust bins and file labels were donated to the Ministry by Food for the Poor Guyana Inc. Making [...]
One of Guyana’s most famous football victory
Dear Editor, On June 20, 1984 Guyana National Football Team under the captaincy of Gordon ‘Ultimate Warrior’ Braithwaite contested a historical match against the Indian National Football Team. The venue was the world famous G.C.C, Bourda. The Indians deplaned Timehri International Airport with the confidence of a three one trouncing of Caribbean Power House Trinidad [...]
Mother, boss remanded over ganja bust
A 47-year-old mother and her employer were yesterday remanded by Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Donnette Awer, 47, of Lot 22 Kalicharran Sand Road, Soesdyke; and Oswald Roberts, are accused of having in their possession 88 grams of cannabis, on July 23 for the purpose of trafficking. They both pleaded not guilty. [...]
Looking forward to a professional investigation by SOUTHCOM
DEAR EDITOR, I have been, over the past few days, mulling over in my mind possible motives for the alleged senseless destruction of the Ministry of Health via firebombing. While a number of possible scenarios have emerged, it is difficult to come to any conclusions without credible information and evidence. Therefore, it was indeed heartening [...]
Four arrested, five more wanted for questioning–Police Commissioner
As investigations to establish who set the Ministry of Health on fire continue, the Guyana Fire Service and the police crime scene experts have completed their checks of the site and the buildings and work has resumed at the location. Yesterday, Police Commissioner Henry Greene said that four were arrested. Two have since been released [...]
Make legislative provisions for deaf persons
DEAR EDITOR, I am appealing to the Parliamentary Select Committee on the Sexual Offences legislation to make provisions for deaf persons. This is necessary because deaf youngsters are said to be more vulnerable to sexual abuse because they lack the communication skills to explain what is happening to them. We have found that sexual assaults [...]
Greaves back in winners’ row, McCually and Perez also shine
Alonzo Greaves returned to podium form when he captured the top spot in the Smalta sponsored ‘Teach Them Young’ cycling meet, the first for the 33rd annual coaching clinic run by the National Sports Commission with National Coach Hassan Mohamed in charge. The race which attracted nine starters – a number of riders opting to [...]
Murder accused threatens magistrate and prosecutor
The Georgetown Magistrates’ Court turned chaotic yesterday morning after murder accused, Randel Bacchus, created a ruckus in the courtyard. Bacchus openly threatened Magistrate Nigel Hawke and Police Prosecutor Robert Tyndall. Randel Bacchus and ex-policeman Andrew Morris, are accused of killing scrap metal dealer Akbar Ali, last year. Ali was killed after he fought back with [...]
THE CXC: A FORWARD STEP FOR THE CARIBBEAN
Forty years ago, the Americans landed on the moon in what was described in scientific terms as one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind. Thirty years ago, regional educators launched an ambitious project, the Caribbean Examinations Council, a small yet ambitious step in forging a regional examination that would be more [...]
Aleida Guevara and an everlasting hypocrisy
I have always felt that many, if not all, of the journalists to have interviewed Fidel Castro and his higher subordinates since he became a dictator in the mid-eighties lacked a deep familiarity with political theory and philosophy, thus they have not succeeded in embarrassing Castro on his long journey of tropical fascism. The profound [...]
Army, police still mum on brutalized suspect
Cabinet Secretary and Secretary of the Defence Board, Dr. Roger Luncheon, has said that he is expecting a report on the alleged torture of a West Ruimveldt man at the hands of members of the Guyana Defence Force. Dr Luncheon made the announcement yesterday at his weekly press briefing when he was asked about the [...]
UK investment volatile but now not a good time to repatriate
- NBS Chairman While agreeing with chartered accountant Christopher Ram that the New Building Society’s investment in the UK’s Pound Sterling is volatile, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr Nanda Kishore Gopaul, says that the time is not right of repatriate the investment. He noted that at the time of the Annual General Meeting [...]
$1.8B New Horizons Guyana projects progressing
Thousands benefit from Medical Clinics (By Mondale Smith) Through a U.S. Southern Command initiative to strengthen partnership ties with nations in Central and South America, the New Horizons humanitarian group is currently on the local shores executing construction and renovation works and medical Clinics to the tune of US$9m (G $1.8B). All told, more than [...]
Dr Luncheon unaware why Indian debt not paid
…perhaps implementing OP decision is taken for granted Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, was at a loss for words yesterday to explain why the Indian Hospital, Frontier Lifeline, in Chennai, India, did not receive payments outstanding on behalf of Kids First Fund even though it was announced that the government would foot [...]
‘Eve Leary is not holy ground’ – Witter
- resumes picket outside Top Cop’s office General Secretary of the Guyana Trades Union Congress, Norris Witter, said that the land outside the office of the Police Commissioner is not holy ground and unless that is changed, he will continue to protest there. Yesterday, Witter and Mark Benschop returned to the area where they were [...]
Berbice Expo and Trade Fair opens today
ALBION, CORENTYNE – The fifth annual Berbice Expo and Trade Fair opens this evening at the Albion Sports Complex. The Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce/Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce showpiece is expected to attract thousands over the next four nights, more so with the Berbice River Bridge in operation. Last year, approximately 22,000 supported [...]
“Biscuit still in coma”
Relatives still in the dark about “mystery illness”……. Murder accused, David Leander, called “Biscuit”, yesterday still remained in an unconscious state at the Georgetown Public Hospital. Yesterday, at the hospital, his left foot appeared to be discoloured starting from his toes and wrapped with a bandage. He was also being given oxygen and intravenous fluids. [...]
Brazilian returns favour by robbing host
A 31-year-old Brazilian yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to answer the charge of simple larceny. He knew enough English to be able to understand and answer the charge. Andre Farias, a computer technician, was taken to court by Brian Allen, who for some time now has been giving Farias lodging at his [...]
