Upset that Jagdeo would employ sexual predator in OP
- ‘My only son turned 15 last month’ “I think the President should look into who he putting into position…He can’t be picking (sexual) predators…look me child is a prey to he…I really, really mad about this” The mother of the 15-year-old schoolboy from whom Kwame McCoy solicited sex during a recorded telephone conversation is [...]
Cane cutter shot by bandits, fighting for life
By Mondale Smith and Jamal Scott A 45-year-old father of eight was in a critical condition last night in Kaneville, East Bank Demerara after being shot twice by bandits while he was on his way home. The victim Krishna Persaud, of Third Street, Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, was shot to his left hip and upper [...]
‘Why Ex-Top cop and Williams not investigated’ – Dr. Ramsammy
Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, has chastised the media for not going after former Commissioner of Police Winston Felix and Vice Chairman of the People’s National Congress Reform, Basil Williams, when a tape recording between the two individuals had surfaced. When questioned about his alleged involvement in the recent surfacing of a letter for [...]
Man, 73, woman 56, perish in separate accidents
A 56-year-old woman attempting to buy kerosene and a 72-year-old man coming from a Masjid, perished in separate accidents between Saturday night and yesterday on the East Bank Public Road. Mohamed Ali,72, of Lot 78 Mc Doom, East Bank Demerara, had reportedly just left a Masjid at around 20: 45 hrs on Saturday when he [...]
McCoy a shame and disgrace to works of Human Services Ministry – Lawrence
The recent tape recording that has surfaced between a person believed to be Kwame McCoy and a youth who identified himself as Julius illustrates that McKoy is a shame and disgrace to the Human Services Ministry and the work of Minister Priya Manickchand and her staff. This is according to PNC Shadow Human Services Minister, [...]
Bushlot teen dies after throat slashed
- fisherman detained Police have detained a fisherman in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy, who had his throat slashed with a cutlass at around 17:00 hrs yesterday at Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice. Darshan Ramnanan, of Lot 95 Bush Lot New Housing Scheme, collapsed and died on a roadway before he could [...]
Hotel security guard found on premises
Police are probing the death of Jainarine Singh of Section K Campbellville, a security guard at CJ’s Hotel on Regent Street whose body was discovered near his place of work yesterday morning. According to a source, Singh’s body was discovered around 7:00 hrs in an alleyway close to the building. The source claimed the hotel [...]
Desperate ex-boyfriend stabs girl
Fifteen year old Cynthya Latchman is currently nursing several stab wounds to the abdomen at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). The incident occurred around 15:15 hours yesterday at Crane Housing Scheme. Kaieteur News was able to speak to the victim, who managed to say, “I went on de road and this boy come and [...]
CANU detain four for cocaine shipment destined for Canada
Agents from the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) have arrested four suspects following the discovery of 7.5 Kilograms of cocaine in a shipment of spices destined for Canada. The bust was made last Thursday when CANU officers intercepted a shipment of casreep, pepper sauce and Chinese sauce on its way to Canada via Amerijet, through [...]
Health Ministry having tough time controlling malaria
- mining creating new breeding grounds By Fareeza Haniff The Ministry of Health is having a tough time keeping the malaria situation under control in Guyana, Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy disclosed during a media briefing on Saturday. He explained that the situation is one that is worsening, given the increased economic activities [...]
DJ Puffy crowned first Digicel Mr. Hype
With $200,000 cash in his pocket and the winner’s trophy, DJ Puffy of Lion Heart sounds has much to celebrate. On Saturday night, he got the audience’s approval as the winner of the inaugural Digicel Mr. Hype competition, which was staged at the Parade Ground. Apart from DJ Puffy, others in contention for [...]
Pensioner loses everything in Sunday afternoon fire
Seventy-one year old Sybil Anniborne, a pensioner, yesterday afternoon lost her home and worldly possessions when her house went up in flames. According to Anniborne, she was on her veranda sleeping around 15:15 hours when she smelt smoke. By this time, she said, heat could already be felt through the door of the [...]
Lessons and other things
Dear Editor, I sincerely thank Mr. Pemberton on his nice offering regarding ‘extra lessons’. His point is valid. However, my contention is with the practice of lessons superseding normal school sessions. This I think is the hidden fear of Mr. Suseran. The school terms are so laid out, the days are so planned, and the [...]
Clean up the CLICO mess
Dear Editor, Concerning the CLICO mess here, I’ve come up with a new version of Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, and will go wrong in Guyana. President Jagdeo saw how his counterpart in the United States was pumping money in some big companies (GM, Chrysler, Bank of America, and yes [...]
The tax system is unfair to decent, hardworking citizens
Dear Editor, I found this passage in Fred Kissoon’s column in Kaiteur News: Quote: “Mr. Sattaur should reply to me and tell me how many cars he owns and what models his sons have. For readers’ benefit, Mr. Sattaur is the neighbour of his PPP colleague, Donald Ramotar and lives next to President Jagdeo’s house [...]
KN headline was off the mark
Dear Editor, I know all is foul and fair in politics, but even so a major publication like Kaieteur News must begin to develop a minimum standard for fair reporting. The columnists can write what they write, but when it comes to reporting ‘hard news’ your newspaper must not toy with the facts. Remember acts [...]
Victoria Kings crumble to Seawall
At the Plaisance ground yesterday Seawall defeated Victoria Kings two goals to nil in a riveting battle of the Guyana Football Federation Super League. Victoria Kings who showed superiority throughout the game were overcome by the Seawall team. Seawall with little aggression in the first half, still seem to produce tremendous goal scoring opportunities as [...]
Higher standards needed for accepting and recruiting media operatives
Dear Editor, We’d be having better quality of newscasts in Guyana had the standards for accepting and recruiting media operatives in Guyana been higher. Just the other day, Berbice played host to a media training workshop and saw the attendance of dozens of media practitioners from all across Guyana and especially here in Berbice. This [...]
Four year old killed by speeding motorcycle
Four year old Satesh Victor of 101 Ceaser Street, Agricola had his life snuffed yesterday after he was run over by a speeding motorcycle a short distance away from his home. The child was pronounced dead at the Georgetown hospital around 19:00 hours, about an hour after he was struck down. Speaking with his mother, [...]
Teenager captures Courts golf tourney
Teenage medical student Joann Deo emerged winner of the Courts Guyana Inc. Medal Play Golf tournament as youths dominated the two-day event at the Lusignan Golf course over weekend. Deo, a third year student of the University of Guyana (UG) ended with the Best Net score of 133 in the fiercely fought competition that attracted [...]
Support for rice farmers justified
Dear Editor, I believe that Guyana is feeling the effects of the global financial meltdown that commenced last year, hence, the low prices being offered by millers which are influenced by the international trade of rice. Guyana has not been spared of the effects of the financial crisis that is affecting even the highly industrialised [...]
Over 50 horses entered for Rising Sun race meet
Over 50 race horses have already taken entry as the Rising Sun Turf Club in collaboration with the True Friends committee stages its annual one day horserace meeting in aid of charity on Sunday September 27 at the Rising Sun Turf Club Arima Park, West Coast Berbice. Eight races have been carded on the day’s [...]
Hydro power project could be a boost for the nation
Dear Editor, With the new development of Brazil having an interest on the 800 MW Hydro Power Project and will have its technical officials in Guyana next month for a discussion, this could definitely be a major boost for this country. I hope it will be a very fruitful discussion, and I also believe that [...]
GBBC convenes meeting to discuss issues relating to impending boxing card
In an effort to foster improved standards at boxing cards, the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) is employing stringent rules towards the conduct of all stakeholders, tightening up on the laxity seen at previous promotions. Towards this end, the administration of that organization has scheduled a meeting for all promoters, boxers and other officials [...]
Can someone explain Mr. Ramkarran’s behaviour?
Dear Editor, Can someone explain the meaning of a letter by PPP’s presidential hopeful, Ralph Ramkarran on my Friday column (18-09-09) in which I looked at his assertion that there is a period of racial unity emerging and it opens hope for political unity too. I am at a loss to understand what this man [...]
