Former AG Doodnauth Singh sues for gratuity
…Chief Justice orders govt to pay $14.6M Chief Justice Ian Chang has issued an order directing the Minister of Finance, the Secretary to the Treasury and the Accountant General of Guyana to forthwith pay to former Attorney General, Doodnauth Singh, $14.6M. The money represents his gratuity. The order was served on the defendants, Minister [...]
Kwame McCoy seeking $150 million from media houses
Press Liaison to the President, Kwame McCoy, yesterday moved to the High Court before Chief Justice Ian Chang against Kaieteur News, Prime News and Enrico Woolfood of Capitol News. McCoy who is being represented by Attorneys-at-Law Sase Gunraj and Bibi Shadick managed to secure a temporary injunction wherein the Chief Justice ordered that the named [...]
One committed to stand trial, one freed
KNews Pressmen murders… After months of lengthy exchanges and deliberations, one of the two accused in the murders of five Kaieteur News pressmen, has been committed to stand trial in the High Court. The number one accused, Dwight Da Silva, was yesterday read his fate by Magistrate Nigel Hawke at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. [...]
Fear today worse than in Burnhamite days – MP Moses Nagamootoo
… Public Freedom of Information forum Moses Nagamootoo, who worked as a journalist during the days of the regime of Forbes Burnham, when his newspaper was denied newsprint, has described the fear in Guyana today as worse than the “Burnhamite days.” Nagamootoo was among the speakers at a U.S. Embassy-sponsored public forum on Freedom of [...]
Infidelity, jealousy leads to murder at Aroaima
Thirty-one-year-old Howard Bovell, formerly of Retrieve, Linden, and of Aroaima, Berbice River, succumbed at the Linden Hospital Complex yesterday, shortly after arriving there with a gaping wound to the neck. The man reportedly had his throat slit at a nightclub in Aroaima while celebrating his reputed wife’s birthday on Tuesday night. According to reports, Bovell [...]
Five shot, shooter beaten, hospitalised
A football fixture at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue turned horrific on Tuesday night when a man opened fire on a crowd resulting in five men being shot. The men shot are Jason Marks, 17; Oriley Small, 25, Terrence Edwards, 15; Dwayne Wharton, 17, and Jamal Thomas, 17. The incident reportedly stemmed from two [...]
Australian Prime Minister hails Guyana’s LCDS
Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, has expressed his country’s interest in collaborating with Guyana in the global effort to address climate change after lauding Guyana’s leadership on climate change during a bilateral meeting with President Jagdeo in New York, on Tuesday. Australia has committed to support Guyana’s Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) system. This [...]
Cost to Kaieteur Falls reduced
…flights available every weekend (By Brushell Blackman) For many Guyanese, visiting Kaieteur Falls would have been an elusive dream. This dream can now become a reality with cheap flights being offered by Roraima Airways. The venture is a collaborative effort between Government and Roraima Airways. According to Capt Gerald Gouveia, [...]
Canada sends new High Commissioner
… plugs economic development, support for low carbon development The new Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Francois Montour, says that he will focus on economic development cooperation with Guyana through the regional integration bloc CARICOM. The 15-member nation CARICOM is slated to begin negotiations for a trade and development agreement with Canada in early November. [...]
Man remanded for trafficking in narcotics
… said to have supplied a now convicted trafficker Quacy Allen, 29, yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson charged with trafficking in narcotics. It is alleged that on July 23, last, Allen had supplied some 2.9 kilos of cocaine to Shellon Sancho. Attorney-at-Law Glenn Hanoman representing Allen, made applications for a speedy [...]
22 graduate as parenting facilitators
Twenty-two men and women, all of them parents, graduated from the Mothers’ Union Diocese of Guyana Parenting Programme, yesterday. The graduation ceremony for the ninth Group of Facilitators was held at the Guyana Red Cross building, and attracted Diocesan President and Parenting Trainer, Sheran Harper; Parenting Programme Administrator, Lena Edmondson; and Minister of Labour, Manzoor [...]
Rape accused jailed for unlawful flight
Anton Evans, the man who was remanded by magistrate Faith Mc Gusty, last Monday for allegedly raping three young women at Buck Hall, received a two-year jail term for escaping from lawful custody, yesterday. The 21-year-old Evans appeared before Magistrate Mc Gusty at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court to answer both charges. He was not [...]
Jagdeo to address Columbia University forum
Brentnold Evans, Guyana’s Consulate General is hosting a lecture forum by President Bharrat Jagdeo, tomorrow. The forum is being sponsored by Columbia University World Leaders Forum. President Jagdeo is to deliver an address entitled “What’s Greener than a Rainforest? Economic Transformation and Conservation in Guyana”, form 10:00 hours in the Faculty Room, Low Memorial library, [...]
Fire creates discomfort for Ogle residents
A patch of grass set on fire by the caretaker in the Ogle Community Centre ground caused discomfort for residents Monday last. The smoke from the intense fire set upon the ground affected the area, which is known for having lots of infants around. According to the affected residents, the fire is lit every time [...]
First environmental school club launched at St Margaret’s Primary
With the launch of the first ever Environmental Community Health Organisation (ECHO) Club at the St Margaret’s Primary School yesterday, it is anticipated that environmental stewardship will be well promoted. ECHO’s Chairman, Royston King, and Director of Administration, Claudette Fredericks, were on hand yesterday to officially launch the club in the school’s library in the [...]
Football fixture ends in gun brawl, five shot
A football fixture at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue turned horrific on Tuesday night when a man opened fire on a crowd resulting in five men being shot. The men shot are Jason Marks, 17; Oriley Small, 25, Terrence Edwards, 15; Dwayne Wharton, 17, and Jamal Thomas, 17. The incident reportedly stemmed from two [...]
Senior citizens need more recognition
More recognition should be given to senior citizens for their role in helping to shape societal norms and values, said 70-year-old Joseph Pollydore, a resident of Mocha/Arcadia. Pollydore’s comment comes, even as October 1 which has been designated by the United Nations as International Day of the Elderly, draws near. In fact the senior citizen’s [...]
Eletrobras to build power plants in Peru, Guyana
(Bloomberg) – Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, Latin America’s largest utility, aims to build power plants in Peru, Guyana, Argentina and other Latin American countries to secure energy supplies as economic growth picks up, a minister said. “Brazil wants that, and neighbour countries are also interested,” Brazil’s Mines and Energy Minister Edison Lobao said in an [...]
Christopher Martin for Sizzla Kalonji concert
With the Mavado and Friends Concert concluded, all eyes are now on the Sizzla Kalonji and Friends show carded for September 26 at the National Park. Be it reggae, lovers’ rock, or dancehall, local music lovers are promised a night to remember where conscious vibes and lyrics for lovers and ladies will fill the air [...]
Killer bees attack South Ruimveldt boy
Kesley Archer, 19, of 296 Spurwing Drive South Ruimveldt, was walking home after visiting the barber shop at 14:15hrs, yesterday, when a swarm of African bees attacked him on his way, and was severely stung about his body. According to his father, Wilbert Archer, “My son was going to his mother in North Ruimveldt, and [...]
Guyana Folk Festival ends with family fun day
By Tangerine Clark A sea of flags filled the air over the grounds of Mayer Levin Performing Arts School in Brooklyn recently, as colorfully dressed patrons enjoyed the sights and sounds of the diverse culture of the Guyanese people. The event was the borough’s biggest Folk Festival. Over 3,000 Caribbean nationals came out to relish [...]
Transformation of the world
Dear Editor, Nothing is more important and more urgent today, than the Transformation of the Nations. For any nation today to have peace; unity; harmony; righteousness, and prosperity, that nation will have to undergo a complete transformation. If there is to be an end to racism; to violence; to corruption; to evil of every kind, [...]
Everyone deserves a fair chance to education
Dear Editor, Being a staff of the judicial system for a number of years, I would like to raise a few issues. It is appalling that after over four years employees are still temporary, with no hope of becoming permanent in sight. Secondly, I believe that everyone deserves a fair chance to education. Although many [...]
Condemn such outrageous and disgraceful acts
Dear Editor, It is now two weeks since prominent member of the ‘political politburo’, member of the Rights of the Child Commission (ROTC) and media liaison to the President Mr. Kwame McCoy has been associated with the most criminal of allegations (sexual molestation). On a matter of principle I would have expected Br. Fazeel Ferouz [...]
Only in Guyana!!
Dear Editor, I was astounded by an article in the SN at page 11 headlined, “Police search for teen boy in alleged soliciting case”. The SN quotes Crime Chief Seelall Persaud as telling the newspaper that, “the police force launched an investigation based on a report by McCoy who handed over a copy of the [...]
