Arson cripples Wales Estate
- workers sent home Over 180 punts of cane were destroyed by arson as protests over inadequate remuneration in the sugar belt spilled over to West Demerara, crippling the Wales Estate. The cane was reportedly set alight on Monday afternoon and the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), stands to suffer untold losses as the final crop [...]
‘Dirty Cops’ to appear in court today
Three police ranks, including a Cadet Officer, are to appear in court today charged with the larceny of almost $4M. The money represented a part of the total cash recovered following last Thursday’s $17M river heist, involving three ranks from the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard, which led to the death of 23-year old Bartica [...]
PNCR has witness under protection ready to testify – Corbin
Leader of the Main Opposition Party Robert Corbin says that the party has a witness that is prepared to testify in the investigation of the activities of self-confessed drug dealer Shaheed ‘Roger’ Khan whenever it commences. According to Corbin, the witness is currently under protection, given that witnesses in Guyana in key cases are mysteriously [...]
Bicycle thief shot dead, two others wounded
One man was shot dead and two others seriously wounded under controversial circumstances, following the theft of several bicycles early yesterday morning from the Crescent Cycle Store in King Street. Mark Edwards, 33, of, Robb Street, Bourda, was shot in the face, chest and left side at around 02:00 hrs, and succumbed at around 08:00 [...]
Mother of five fished out of city canal
The body of 45-year-old Ann Lespeur was last evening fished out a canal on Sheriff Street, a short distance from the Chinese Embassy. She was originally a resident of Sophia but just before her demise she was staying at the night shelter. The discovery of the woman in the canal attracted scores of passersby and [...]
Boat investigation stalled, ‘snitch’ still in custody
Investigations into the suspected boat accident that resulted in the deaths of Jainarine Dinanauth and Henry Gibson and the disappearance of Ricky Jainarine appeared to have stalled. Kaieteur News understands that while there are reports and in some cases evidence of foul play, detectives appear to be no closer to linking the men’s deaths to [...]
Roger Khan to know fate on October 16
October 16 is the date set for sentencing of confessed Guyanese drug trafficker Shaheed ‘Roger’ Khan. This was disclosed by his defence attorney, Diurmuid White in a telephone interview with this newspaper yesterday. Khan, whose previous date for sentencing was set for November 4, had requested an earlier date since he had already pleaded guilty [...]
Dr. Van West Charles to remain active in local politics
Seemingly undaunted by a recent failed bid to secure a spot on the Central Executive arm of the People’s National Congress Reform Dr Richard Van West Charles says that there is a political future for him in Guyana. According to Dr Van West Charles, he will always be involved in the political processes here. When [...]
Sir Shridath issues clarification on wrongly attributed remarks
Senior regional integrationist, Guyana-born Sir Shridath Ramphal, has expressed his dissatisfaction with what he described as ‘misleading information’ that has wrongly attributed remarks to him about ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Barbados. Yesterday, Sir Shridath, an international figure of repute, said that he never made even an ‘insinuation’ about this in relation to Barbados, or any other [...]
King heads strong contingent to Barbados
Guyana’s local motor racing champion Andrew King will spearhead a strong contingent to Barbados to participate in the second leg of the Caribbean Series which takes place at Bushy Park on Sunday. King, who pilots a Mazda RX 7 and who recently dominated the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club Meeting at the South Dakota [...]
GTTA pleased with team’s performance – Munroe
By Rawle Welch General Secretary of the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Godfrey Munroe during a press conference to review the performance of the Pre-Cadet team that participated in the recently concluded Caribbean Championships disclosed that the Body is extremely pleased with the results. Guyana finished third overall with 1 gold and 6 bronze medals [...]
Victims’ relatives stage protest action as driver granted bail
Tuschen fatal accident… By Fareeza Haniff Mahendranauth Singh, 21, of 202 Industry Housing Scheme, was yesterday granted bail in the sum of $1.1 million, and had his licence suspended, after appearing before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court. It is alleged that Singh was the driver of the car which struck and killed [...]
Scottsburg United, Rose Hall Town Pepsi clash in final tomorrow
Scottsburg United defeated Port Mourant in their semi-final to join Rose Hall Town Pepsi in the final of the 2009 Spready’s bakery Under-19, 50-over Cricket Competition in Berbice. In the match which was played at the Port Mourant Ground, Scottsburg United beat Port Mourant by 107 runs. Scottsburg United winning the toss and batting first [...]
Unfolding situation is indeed a very serious one
- GPSU Arbitrary polygraph testing… The Government is still ignoring the suggestion that it should lead by example, said President of Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), Patrick Yarde, when he commented recently about government’s response to the union’s take on the use of polygraph tests. Yarde at a press conference had highlighted the notion that [...]
I feel good about my performance – Greaves
Double bronze medallist Priscilla Greaves told Kaieteur Sport yesterday that she feels good about her outstanding performance at the just concluded Pre-Cadet Caribbean Table Tennis Championships which was staged in Barbados. Greaves, who has been involved in the sport for just about one year gained her medals in the Mixed Doubles and 10 and under [...]
Adams (5-13) Federicks (71 n.o) shine as South, Central win
South and Central Essequibo recorded victories when the Busta Essequibo 50 overs Cricket Festival continued on Sunday with two matches in Zone A. At Lima, South defeated North by 10 wickets. South won the toss and inserted North on a moist pitch. Playing for South Essequibo, Guyana U-19 left arm spinner, Anthony Adams picked up 5-13 [...]
Plans on stream for GAWA National Intermediate Championship
Twenty-five (25) lifters from four gyms will be vying for top honours when the Guyana Amateur Weightlifting Association (GAWA) stages the National Intermediate Weightlifting Championship at the Aracari Resort, Versailles, West Bank Demerara on Sunday August 30. Secretary of the GAWA Deion Nurse said that the gyms already slated to participate are, the Berbice based [...]
RHTY&SC congratulates Royston Crandon on West Indies selection
The Patron, June Mendes, President Keith Foster, Executive Committee, Staff and membership of Guyana’s leading youth and sports club, Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club has extended congratulations to Royston Crandon on his selection to the West Indies Team to play in the upcoming ICC Champions trophy in South Africa. Crandon’s selection the release [...]
Rudolph Mitchell oozes confidence as he prepares for historic race
He has walked to all parts of the country, in friendly and unfriendly terrain, through the blazing sun and pouring rain, in his bid to reach the coveted century mark. Now Rudolph Mitchell, arguably the best, and at 48 years old, definitely the oldest, race walker, oozes confidence as he prepares to cross the final [...]
Jaguars defeat Good Success as Persaud 40-over cricket concludes
Sans Souci Jaguars S.C defeated Good Success S.C by four runs to win the feature 40 overs cricket match sponsored by overseas based Guyanese Krishna Persaud, played at the Wakenaam Community Centre Ground in Good Success. In a game which was reduced to 30 overs the Jaguars won the toss and elected to bat on [...]
Ryan McKinnon emerges as top shooter
The Guyana National Rifle Association (FNRA) shot off their annual Queensway Cup match, now in its 4th year, at the Timehri Ranges on Sunday last. The match, held in three stages saw teams drawn from the GNRA, the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Presidential Guard Unit and Bank of Guyana Security Department competing for top honours [...]
SOL supports initiative of Young Leaders of Agricola
Last Thursday, the Young Leaders of Agricola continued their community renewal goals by providing 30 garbage bins to members of that community. The drums were donated by SOL Inc. which is located in Agricola. CEO of SOL, Ken Figaro handed over the drums and congratulated the Young Leaders on their continuous community efforts. The presentation [...]
Krosse (102*), Narayan (205*) share record triple century partnership
Legay take 11-wkt match haul as MSC win Danny Narayan and Kwame Krosse shared a record unfinished 318-run 3rd wicket partnership while left-arm spinner Denis Legay bagged an 11-wicket match haul as Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) beat host GYO by an innings and 5 runs on Sunday in their Georgetown Cricket Association Raymond Panday/Cummings Electrical [...]
Trunker arrested after selling stolen item
Police on the Essequibo Coast arrested a man, moments after he sold an amplifier which he had broken into a car and stolen. Reports are that on Monday last, Richard Pittan, of Queenstown, left his car parked at Charity and went to transact some business. When the man returned to his car he noticed his [...]
Lynch conducting 3-day cricket clinic at Gymnasium
Aiming to strengthen foundation of youths By Franklin Wilson Former England and Guyanese cricketer, Monty Lynch has started a 3-day clinic at the National Gymnasium where he intends to impart and strengthen the basics of the sport into a young group of players. Lynch, who hailed originally from Plaisance on the East Coast of Demerara, [...]
