Football Foundation takes technology to nursery school
OVERWINNING, NEW AMSTERDAM – The New Amsterdam Primary/Secondary School (NAPSS) Football Foundation recently handed over a fully loaded computer system to the Hibiscus Nursery School at Overwinning on the outskirts of New Amsterdam. According to an associate of the foundation, Avia Lindie, the handing over of the Hewlett Packard Compact system along with its 17-inch [...]
Development ‘Generators’
Since the beginning of time, infrastructural development has been based on the generation of energy. In prehistoric times, it was the discovery of fire; in our era, it was the industrial revolution – with the invention of the steam engine – that saw numerous advances in science and technology all of which paved the way [...]
BIRDS, BUSHES AND BODICES
If a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, how many is a “bod” worth? I don’t mean “bod” as in “body” an abbreviation that is now in vogue as “He has a great bod otherwise I wouldn’t bodder wid him.” I also don’t mean “bud” as in “Nothing beats a Bud”, [...]
Thomas, Alpha, Flamingo and Conquerors register Chubby Under-13 victories
Thomas United, Alpha United, Flamingo and Fruta Conquerors all registered victories in the latest action of the Georgetown Football Association Chubby round robin / knockout Under–13 competition, which continued with 5 matches last Saturday at the Tucville ground. Carl Griffith (40th) and Kevin Andrews (57th) accounted for Thomas’ goals in their 2-0 win over Pele. [...]
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 [...]
