$17M river heist… Coast Guard trio charged with murder
By Fareeza Haniff and Andrunie Harris Three ranks from the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard were yesterday charged for the murder of 23-year-old, Dweive Kant Ramdass of Bartica. Sherwyn Harte, 26, of 123 Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Delon Gordon, 21, of 108 ‘C’ Field, Sophia, and Deon Greenidge, 20, of 166 Middle Road, La [...]
Taxi driver spills beans on dirty cops
Taxi driver Leroy Lloyd said yesterday that he came close to being executed by three crooked cops on Thursday night while he was unwittingly transporting a bagful of cash stolen during the Essequibo River heist. Lloyd believes that the policemen had meant to silence him so as to leave no witnesses after stealing most of [...]
17% of Guyanese live on less than US$2 a day
About half of the world’s population live in poverty. Nearly 50 percent live on less than the equivalent of US$2 per day. Hundreds of millions of people live barely above that level, the Population Reference Bureau has stated in its 2009 report, which was released recently. It is recorded that 17% of Guyanese live on [...]
Chief Justice quashes decision of Amerindian Affairs Minister
Orealla/Siparuta Elections… Chief Justice Ian Chang has issued an order against Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai, quashing her decision to uphold the disqualification and ineligibility of an Amerindian community leader to contest for the post of Toshao/Captain at the Orealla/Siparuta Village Council Elections, which were held on April 28 last. The matter was taken [...]
KNews given ‘run around’
The Ministry of Agriculture responded promptly to the front page photograph carried in our August 24 issue. Kaieteur News commends the prompt response, said its management. Noting this, though, the management is in puzzlement as to why the Agriculture Ministry has not seen it fit to respond in like manner to requests for a financial [...]
CGX files 2nd Qtr. financial results, provides exploration update
CGX Energy Inc. yesterday announced that it has filed its Interim Financial Statements and Management Discussion & Analysis for the period ended June 30, 2009 on the Company’s SEDAR profile and they have also been posted on the Company’s website. As of June 30, 2009, CGX remains well financed with a working capital of $18.3 [...]
Tanzania Water Minister visits Guyana
Tanzania’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Professor Mark Mwandosya and a team from his Ministry is on a visit to Guyana to “humbly learn” of this country’s water supply system. Yesterday, Mwandosya and his team met Minister of Water Irfaan Ali and were scheduled to tour the Pouderoyen Water Treatment Plant, West Bank Demerara; [...]
Linden restaurant robbery accused refused bail
A man accused of robbing the owners of a Linden restaurant last week was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Demston La Fleur is accused of having a .22 revolver in his possession on August 20. It was also alleged that on the same date [...]
Blood stocks improving – Mangal
National Blood Donor Manager of the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), Shameeza Mangal has said that stocks at the facility are improving on a daily basis. In an invited comment, Mangal indicated that recent blood drives have significantly increased the buffer supply. She however noted that the required amount of units to be supplied [...]
Army begs for forgiveness
… as Dwieve Kant Ramdass laid to rest A Guyana Defence Force contingent, led by Chief-of-Staff, Commodore Gary Best, yesterday attended the funeral of Dweive Kant Ramdass at Bartica. Ramdass was the victim of a brutal robbery at the hands of three ranks from the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard on Thursday. His body was [...]
Waddell, Cheeks outstanding at JKA/WF 2009 National Karate C’ships
Christopher Waddell and Claire Cheeks produced outstanding performances when the Japan Karate Association/World Federation (Guyana) held its 2009 National Karate Championships at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Saturday. The event commenced at 13:30 hrs with an address by Chief Instructor of JKA/WF Guyana Sensei Christopher Chaves. This was followed by the presentation of a [...]
Could Royston Crandon avoid the One-day Bogey?
Congratulations to Rose Hall Town Sports Club, Berbice and Guyana All-Rounder Royston Crandon on his elevation to the West Indies One-day Squad for ICC Champion Trophy in South Africa next month. The pugnacious opener who is also a capable off spinner is the first Guyanese since Regional one day cricket began in 1976 to score [...]
Ravens outclass Jets to emphatically advance
As Brusche’s B/ball Classic nears Final Four By Edison Jefford Dyna’s Ravens clinically disposed of Amelia Ward Jets Sunday night when the Brusche’s Basketball Classic continued at the Mackenzie Sports Club court in Linden amid growing concerns that a Georgetown team may defend the title. Ravens won 64-58 in the featured game with Kevin Lawrence [...]
CARICOM Development Fund begins full operations
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) began full operations yesterday. The US$250 million Fund is designed to provide technical and financial assistance to those countries, regions and sectors so designated by the Community as “Disadvantaged Countries, Regions and Sectors”. Guyana is included among the countries to benefit from the Fund. The CDF was established under Article [...]
Talent abounds but need for sustained developmental football programmes exists
By Michael Benjamin The mixed fortunes experienced by the U-15 squad of footballers that participated in the just concluded 4-nation tournament in neighbouring Suriname was indeed encouraging and signals the need for more developmental programmes and overseas exposure for our lads if the are to once again regain a reputable status in the football world. [...]
Cellink stars to spice up Jamzone Reggae night
On August 29, partying fans are guaranteed vibes of excitement, drama and good Caribbean music at the National Stadium as part of the Jamzone Reggae Summer Splash offerings. In addition to Timeka Marshall delivering her recent hits, the Hits and Jams Entertainment group is also focused on offering an opportunity to budding local stars. To [...]
D’Andrade (58*) again among the runs, Fudadin, Permaul miss tons
Former Guyana Under-19 batsman Anthony D’Andrade followed up his classy 75 on Saturday with an unbeaten 58 on Sunday to help Bermine to their second win in the 2nd round of the Berbice zone of the Neal & Massy National 40-overs first division cricket competition. The compact right-hander, who was playing cricket and attending University [...]
Relative refutes claim that inmate was mentally ill
As relatives of 27-year-old Kunja ‘Dave’ Beharry await an official word from the Prison authorities about his death, they are refuting claims that the man was mentally ill. Speaking to this newspaper, one relative was adamant that Beharry never had any notable illness, moreso any mental illness. “Dat boy never sick before and he ain’t [...]
RHT Pepsi upset Albion to earn place in Final
Rose Hall Town Pepsi created an upset when they defeated favourites Albion Community Centre, in their lair, in the first semi-final of the 2009 Spready’s Bakery Under-19, 50-over Cricket Competition to earn their place in the final of the competition. In the match which was played at Albion and which was reduced to 20-overs-a-side because [...]
BCB/Poonai’s Pharmacy U-13 cricket bowls off in Berbice
Upper Corentyne through to Final The Berbice Cricket Board/Poonai’s Pharmacy Under-13 Inter-Zone Two Inning Cricket Competition bowled off on Saturday with the Upper Corentyne Zone becoming the first team to advance to the final of the competition. In the first semi-final played at the Rose Hall Town Ground, they took first innings points from the [...]
Shortage of teachers contributed to poor CSEC performances – Kandhi
The shortage of trained Mathematics teachers in the public education sector has resulted in another year of unsatisfactory performance in the critical subject area at this year’s sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Pulandar Kandhi, emphasised this point last Friday when the results were unveiled. [...]
Business entity recognises Grade Six standouts in Linden
Barrow’s Restaurant and Lounge, on Manni Street, Linden on Saturday evening last held their fifth bursary awards and dinner, in honour of the outstanding performers in Region 10 at the last National Grade Six Assessment. Ten children, who topped the region, received a plaque each, a congratulation card and cash, compliments of the proprietor of [...]
GABBFF reschedule General Council meeting for tomorrow
Discussion and approval of revised constitution tops agenda The Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s (GABBFF) General Council meeting which was scheduled for Sunday last at the Bank of Guyana Building is now fixed for tomorrow at the Bank of Guyana commencing at 18:00hrs. The Meeting which is open to all affiliated members and other [...]
Side not a National team, West Indies selectees cannot play – GCB President
By Sean Devers A team of Guyanese players was published last week in another section of the media to participate in the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) 20/20 cricket competition on September 4 & 5 at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence. Several TV and radio commercials have been promoting the 2-day affair and President of [...]
Four remanded for $6.5M bank fraud
Four men, including a Republic Bank employee, were yesterday remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The quartet, Kurt Thompson, 21, of 396 Eleventh Street Section ‘K’ Block ‘X’ Diamond, East Bank Demerara, David Sundar, 20, of I 34 Jackson Street, Tucville, Georgetown, Leroy Walker, 20, of 760 [...]
