Former judge threatens to sue for pension, gratuity
…feels that government angry over rulings he made One year after coming off the bench, a former High Court judge now says that he is still to collect an estimated $10M in benefits. According to Attorney Jainarayan Singh, he decided to make a living by returning to private practice after almost eight years as a [...]
Injunction discharged
Three media houses that were barred by the court from linking Presidential Press Liaison, Kwame McCoy, to a sex tape, yesterday won an important preliminary battle after a judge threw out a recently granted injunction. McCoy’s Defense failed to file a summons to continue yesterday’s proceedings and attempts to get a new injunction failed. Chief [...]
“Fired” UG lecturer still on the job
…can appeal to Special Committee The University of Guyana (UG) yesterday denied that it has fired a lecturer saying that due process has not been completed as yet. Faculty of Technology lecturer, Evan Persaud, may now have an opportunity to face a Special Committee and appeal the recommendations of a Panel of Inquiry to fire [...]
CLICO’s properties valued at US$11M
Recent estimates by two separate valuators have totaled the value of several properties owned by the embattled CLICO Guyana Limited at $2.2B (US$11M). The valuations were done to estimate the properties of the insurance company as the government moves towards liquidation. The two valuators, H.B. Curtis, for the Clico representatives, contracted by CL Financial limited, [...]
Diamond Sugar workers strike over redeployment plans
More than 500 workers from the Diamond Sugar plantation yesterday began a strike to force GuySuCo officials to give them a definite answer about their fate with the corporation. They say that their action comes in the wake of reports that the estate is to be shut down. The Diamond Sugar plantation has been earmarked [...]
Contractor leaves Wakenaam road project incomplete
The contractor, who was working on the road from Noitgedacht Junction to Ridge on Wakenaam, demobilized his machines from the project yesterday although the roadwork is not complete. A source told this newspaper that the money allocated by Region Three was insufficient to complete the project. The residents are dissatisfied with the quality of work [...]
Fire destroys house at Samatta Point
A fire of unknown origin has left a family of three homeless. The fire broke out at Lot 7 Marigold Street Samatta Point, Grove, shortly after 20:00 hours last night. Tiffany Lamazon, 17, and her two cousins, two and three years old are now unsure where they will spend the night. The home was quickly [...]
Electricity for Ridge
Residents of Ridge Village on the island of Wakenaam, Essequibo River, will receive electricity in another four weeks. The Guyana Power and Light Company has erected the necessary poles and are currently running the primary lines to the village. Some of the secondary lines have already been installed. A transformer to feed the homes with [...]
Vreed-en-Hoop pedestrian crossing of much concern
Motorists have become accustomed to traffic lights that have been installed at strategic junctions around the city and at other crucial intersections around the country. However, there have been much concerns voiced as it relates to the non-functioning or infrequent operation of some traffic lights. One traffic light junction to which much concerns have [...]
All set for mega GuyExpo 2009 showcase
By Mondale Smith The sounds of hammering, sawing and sweeping reverberated at the Sophia Exhibition site and at some locations the scent of fresh paint permeated the air. There were works moving apace to complete preparations for the nation’s main trade fair yesterday. At first glance there seemed much work left to be done. But [...]
GT&T gives $1M to GuyExpo
Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) handed over a cheque for $1M to Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Maniram Prashad, as that entity’s contribution to GuyExpo 2009. In accepting the cheque, Minister Prashad said that his Ministry is happy to have GT&T on board as a major sponsor. He recalled that the Company [...]
Electricity supply returns to normalcy in West Demerara
Guyana Power and Light Company yesterday reported that all works at Versailles Power Station is completed and six generators are now available, generating a total capacity of 8.5 mega watts. In a press release issued to the media yesterday, GPL informed consumers in West Demerara that it has also completed installing and activating voltage regulators [...]
Car takes morning plunge at Versailles
Just about 8:30hrs yesterday car HB 2910 ended up in a canal at Versailles. The driver said that he was proceeding north and had to apply the brakes to avoid hitting a vehicle that was in front of his car. He said that he swerved off the road and all was well but it [...]
Fish Shop owner on $500,000 bail
- Charged with felonious wounding and discharging a loaded firearm Jermaine Langevine, 31, of 21 John and Hadfield Streets, Werk-en-Rust was placed on $500,000 bail yesterday after he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to be read two indictable charges. On September 22, last, the accused, who is the proprietor of the White Castle [...]
Uncle remanded for attempted murder
The man who allegedly assaulted his nephew by striking him on the head with a piece of wood was in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday, appearing before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to answer the charge of attempted murder. The charge is indictable; hence the defendant was not required to plead. It is alleged that [...]
Mother concerned about missing daughter
Roxanne Smith, of 255 One Mile Wismar, Linden, said that she is contemplating her next move to locate her 16-year-old daughter, Javannah Branche, who left her home since Wednesday last, and is yet to return. Smith said that she had sent her daughter on an errand on Wednesday night, and according to reports she received, [...]
Brazen trunker pleads guilty
Says “the van was open and I go in” Richard Narine appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to answer the charge of simple larceny and pleaded guilty. It is alleged that yesterday, Richard Narine on Robb Street, stole a DVD player and a cell phone from Ran Persaud’s vehicle. Narine, who seemed nervous at [...]
Man, son, 13, remanded for narcotics and ammunition charges
Ronald Hamblin, 41, and a 13-year-old relative yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to answer to the charges of possession of narcotics, with the intent to traffic, and possession of ammunition without license. It is alleged that on September 26, last, at Amelia’s Ward, Linden, Hamblin and his relative had in their possession [...]
Defending champs Demerara face E’bo in Region 2
Hosts should be no walk-over today By Sean Devers Demerara, who crushed Berbice at the Stadium in last year’s El’Dorado senior Inter County 50-overs cricket final, begin their 2009 campaign today against Essequibo at the Anna Regina ground from 09:30hrs in the opening round of the 3-team competition. After being given a ‘run [...]
CARICOM seeks voice in G20
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) would like a voice in the Group of 20 (G20). This was one of the issues raised by the Community’s Foreign Ministers during a meeting with United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, in New York, USA last Friday. Assistant Secretary-General at the CARICOM Secretariat for Foreign and Community Relations Ambassador, [...]
Guyoil honours Mr. Guyana Bodybuilding champ as team leaves for CAC
Merely twenty-four hours before he leaves Guyana for Grenada to participate in the Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Championships, 2009 Mr. Guyana Physique, Oswin Jones received a check to the value of $200,000 from his employers, Guyoil, to facilitate his participation in that tournament. The bodybuilding champion was the guest of honour at a ceremony [...]
Princess Buddy’s Manager arrested at airport
- had US$14,000 in his possession A senior official of the Princess Buddy’s International Hotel was detained by local police at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport early yesterday. Police say that they are investigating reports of a massive theft involving thousands of US dollars from the hotel. The official was held with US$14,000, as he [...]
Labour Minister sounds warning to Housing Co-ops
“We are sounding a warning to other cooperatives; we are going to be dealing more seriously with you,” said Labour Minister Manzoor Nadir. The Minister was at the time addressing recipients of land titles in the Dazzell Housing Scheme Cooperative society last Sunday. The Minister’s assertion was as a result of malpractices that abound in [...]
Three Corporate entities pledge strong support to GRFU
Faced increasingly with the heavy burden of soliciting funds to attend regional tournaments despite an impressive track record, the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) received strong commitments from at least three corporate entities who pledged their support yesterday, during a simple ceremony, at the National Park. Those commitments came from President of the Private Sector [...]
GRA hosts Customs House workshop
As a result of the Customs House Broker Profession being viewed as a vital link between importers/exporters and the GRA, the Guyana Revenue Authority hosted a five-day Customs Broker Training Workshop, which commenced on September 14, last. The workshop, which was conducted at the Rupununi Room of Hotel Tower, was done in an effort to [...]
