Fired lecturer leaked exams papers to selected students-report
…writes to foreign sponsor seeking termination of students’ scholarships A stunning report prepared by a Panel of Inquiry at the University of Guyana (UG) has found evidence that a lecturer victimised and threatened students. This lecturer even held an exam off-campus. The report, which may have far reaching consequences now forcing management of the campus [...]
Man throws self under moving truck
Several city residents watched in horror as a 29-year old man was crushed after he threw himself under a moving double axle truck around midday yesterday. Earland Hinds was killed on the spot after the rear wheels of the truck crushed his head. The incident took place on Water Street just outside the City Constabulary [...]
Kaneville children do community proud
Mention the name ‘Kaneville’, and most people conjure up images of poverty and violent crime. But thanks to the academic performances of several students from the East Bank Demerara community, Kaneville can now be seen in a positive light. Despite the many challenges, Kaneville students performed creditably at the recent Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) [...]
Security increased at all locations – Minister Persaud
By Fareeza Haniff Following continuous acts of sabotage at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Enmore and LBI estates, the company has beefed up security measures at all locations. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, who told Kaieteur News on Friday that GuySuCo is conducting its own internal investigations in order to determine [...]
Berbice Magistracy in crisis
- One Magistrate serving 10courts and 11 districts including Berbice River The Magistracy in Berbice is facing a severe crisis and the situation appears to be getting worse, according to some legal minds in the Ancient County. At present, only one Magistrate is operating in the entire East Berbice Region, much worse than what obtains [...]
Pro-Chancellor’s new book on Social Exclusion & Ethnicity
The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Dr. Prem Misir, has landed another book publication. Ms. Patricia Schultz, Producer Editor, of The Edwin Mellen Press, recently informed the Pro-Chancellor of their acceptance of his book manuscript on Social Exclusion and Ethnicity. Dr. Prem Misir has had an extensive scholarly career and is the author of [...]
Car crash, cuts Kitty electricity supply
Residences of Public Road, Kitty were up to yesterday afternoon without electricity supply after a car crashed into a lamp post in the area. About 5:30 hrs, the driver of Toyota 192 Carina motor car PLL 3077 lost control of his vehicle and slammed into an electrical lamp pole, severing the electric wires before ending [...]
Basil Williams’ son excels in Canadian University
The son of local Member of Parliament and prominent lawyer, Basil Williams, recently excelled at a Canadian University making not only his father proud but all who know him. In June, Kevin Jerome Basil Williams, graduated from the Carleton University with Highest Honours in Law and Political Science and Minor in Spanish. In addition Kevin, [...]
Barrels, chemicals for Region 9 farmers as drought continues
Some farmers of Region Nine, hard hit by the El Nino-like conditions, will be benefiting from several water tanks and shallow wells as Government scrambles to intervene on their behalf. Yesterday, almost $8M in chemicals, water pumps and other supplies were handed over to the Principal Regional Development Officer, Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Ovid Williams, [...]
Not all electrical fires are GPL’s fault – Chief Fire Officer
Not all electrical fires can be attributed to Guyana Power and Light although the fire may be electrical in origin. This is according to Chief Fire Officer, Marlon Gentle, who believes that some homeowners are themselves to be blamed. Speaking to reporters on Thursday last, Gentle said that persons should be very cautious when apportioning [...]
21 Artillery company wins GDF Run-and-Shoot fitness competition
The 21 Artillery Company, with 702 points, emerged as the top male team when the Guyana Defence Force staged its Third Quarterly run and shoot fitness competition at the ranges of Base Camp Stephenson yesterday. The 31 Special Force Squadron, with 684 points gained second place, while Pirai Company earned third place with 656 points. [...]
GPL fires 120 workers for illegal activities
By Leonard Gildarie More than 120 persons have been fired by the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) during the past two years as the company cracks down on dishonest employees. According to senior officials of the Loss Prevention Unit of GPL, more than half of the persons were contract workers. Some 75 of [...]
The Great Leader Bharrat ‘Kim Il Sung’ Jagdeo
Dear Editor, I wish to remonstrate with Dr Prem Misir for not showering enough praise on The Great Leader Bharrat ‘Kim Il Sung’ Jagdeo in his letter, “Jagdeo penetrates the global village” (Kaieteur News 9-25-09). Dr Misir should have detailed the Great Leader’s numerous and spectacular successes at home before he sallied forth to save [...]
Rice Mill to conclude payments this week – Seeraj
By Fareeza Haniff Mahaicony Rice Mills Limited (MRL) is expected to conclude all payments to farmers by next Friday. This is according to General Secretary of the Guyana Rice Producers Association (GRPA), Dharamkumar Seeraj, who told Kaieteur News yesterday that the milling company has made some payments to farmers in Regions five and six. [...]
The AFC is a multiracial movement
Dear Editor, Until April 27, 1953, when the general elections were held, everyone in Guyana would have seen the Peoples Progressive Party as a multiracial party. Immediately after that time, when the rivalry between Dr. Jagan and Mr. Burnham surfaced, people took a different view. Concerning Ms. Rohanie Persaud’s letter (http://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2009/09/24/the-only-multi-racial-party/) about the AFC being [...]
Regional blood collection slow
The blood collection coming in from the four regional hospitals in Guyana is very slow and something needs to be done in order to have it increased. This view was expressed by National Blood Donor Manager of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Shameeza Mangal, who told Kaieteur News yesterday that the regional hospitals which [...]
If the English Language were a person, he’d suffer a cruel and merciless death
Dear Editor, Many businesses spend their hard-earned advertising dollars during the airing of TV newscasts in Guyana each night. However, sometimes, I am left to wonder if their monies are going to waste since most newscasts portray a poor and distorted image of our journalism capabilities. Many of these newscasts are crying out for help. [...]
Let’s unite and rally for change now
Dear Editor, The Office of the President needs to portray more statesmanship. Today, the trend to solve problems by the Office of the President seems to be one which is very spiteful and tends to personalise every single problem they are faced with, which is most unprofessional for the status of that office. In recent [...]
Manickchand says community should rescue children from abuse
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand-Murli, yesterday called on members of the community to take action and rescue children from abuse, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported. She was speaking at an event in Georgetown to mark the end of Child Protection Week, which was held under the theme “Caring Communities Raise [...]
Gandhi – the law of truth
Dear Editor, Today, we see the use of racial incitement to sustain a predatory political culture in Guyana. Known political operatives, the media, and now hate literature are the main conduits of racial provocation. These nefarious activities come to the fore, albeit in a camouflaged way, in the name of seeking political power. In the [...]
WANTED
Police have issued a bulletin for a 22-year-old Sherlmarsha Daniels who they say is wanted for Uttering Forged Document. Police said that the woman’s last known address was Fire Station Road, Timehri. She is brown in complexion, five feet, six inches in height and is medium built. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of [...]
Writer accuses Govt. of discrimination
Dear Editor, In November 2006 the Jagdeo Administration suddenly and arbitrarily withdrew all state advertisements from the privately-owned SN. Mr. Jagdeo, after being persistently pressed for a reason, explained to a non-believing public that the decision had been made on the grounds of readership and economics. When President Jagdeo on April 8, 2008, equally suddenly [...]
Guyanese father and son team offers Bajans cheap pre-fab houses
Guyanese-born John Seymour and his son, Curt Seymour, Production Manager of Seymour Enterprises Limited, are offering Barbadians the chance to obtain low cost, Guyana-sourced, greenheart homes. The houses will be shipped from Guyana in a pre-cut and partially assembled stage in 40 foot containers and then bolted together on the site. It would take approximately [...]
The opposition in Guyana has become moribund and obsolete
Dear Editor, The Kaiteur News editorial lamenting the MIA political opposition in Guyana, in the face of revelations of corruption, nepotism and gross indecency, is squarely on the mark. If this is the kind of representation the 44% who elected the opposition into parliament can expect from those favoured with their vote, and who are [...]
Albion go down to RHTWSB by 29 runs in Berbice final
…Despite destructive 72 from Foo By Sean Devers in Berbice In association with Michelle Playter’s Modeling Agency A masterful 72 from National under-19 player Jonathon Foo failed to prevent Albion from losing by 29 runs to Rose Hall Town Windies Sports Bar (RHTWSB) yesterday in Canje in the Berbice zone Final of the National Neal [...]
