Degutted bodies float up
The degutted and decomposed bodies of two men were found on the shores of Wakenaam and Hamburg Islands in the Essequibo River, one on Tuesday and the other, yesterday. Both bodies were disemboweled and were found 18 hours apart. It is believed that the bodies are those of two crew members of trawler that was [...]
President should convene tribunal to investigate McCoy
… says Rights of the Child Commissioner The Speaker of the National Assembly should ask President Bharrat Jagdeo to convene a tribunal to investigate allegations that Rights of the Child Commissioner, Kwame McCoy, is recorded soliciting sexual favours from a 15-year-old boy, says McCoy’s fellow Commissioner, Vidyaratha Kissoon. Further, Kissoon suggests that McCoy should [...]
Kwame McCoy leaves town
Information Liaison to the President, Kwame McCoy, who is embroiled in a controversy over a recorded conversation purportedly to involve him soliciting sexual favours from a 15-year-old boy, has left the city. Yesterday he touched down at Lethem at the border with Brazil. He is heading to Brazil and is likely to end up in [...]
GuyExpo kicks off today
Starting today and lasting for six days, cuisine, culture, folk, food, fun trade opportunities et al will engulf the Sophia Exhibition site as Guyana goes on show for GuyExpo 2009 showcasing the many local offerings for trade. This premier exposition and trade fair offers business associates a chance to meet, network and negotiate with [...]
Guyana seeks stay of execution on CCJ cement ruling
The Guyana Government is seeking a stay of execution on the order of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) that Georgetown re-imposes the Common External Tariff (CET) on cement imports. The CET governs trade within the regional integration bloc CARICOM and could only be waived if member nations are unable to meet the demands of [...]
Two new magistrates sworn-in
The local magistracy was yesterday augmented with two young magistrates, Adela Nagamootoo and Omeyana Hamilton. The two were sworn in by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds at his Wight’s Lane office. Nagamootoo is the daughter of Attorney-at-Law Moses Nagamootoo with whom she worked for more than a year as a Legal Secretary/Clerk before beginning her private [...]
GPSU perturbed over public servants’woes
Government says that it is not prepared to work with anyone unless it is “constructive engagement”. Government would be receptive to any initiative that is in the context of national development. This was the idea proposed, yesterday, by Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, at the opening ceremony of the 18th Biennial Delegates’ [...]
Woman, man charged with million dollar conspiracy
Bazette Mingo yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson faced with the charge of conspiracy to commit a felony. It is alleged that between June 18 and June 19, last, Mingo conspired with person or persons unknown to steal vehicle PKK 7151 valued at $2.4M property of Surajdi Bipta. In a separate case yesterday [...]
DDL appeals to EU for ‘more time’ to deliver vital support project
Guyana’s leading rum producer, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), is concerned that its marketing efforts in Europe will be under threat if the European Union (EU) does not grant more time for a campaign to promote Authentic Caribbean Rum in export markets. DDL has invested heavily in growing its brands in tandem with the development of [...]
Judge dismisses damages claim against Lottery Co.
High Court Judge Roxanne George yesterday dismissed claims against the Guyana Lottery Company by attorney-at-law Anil Nandlall and his client Mohamed Fazloor Yassin. Nandlall, and his client who was a former employee of the Lottery Company, had filed a claim for damages in excess of $1M from that entity which was represented in court by [...]
Scores take part in full scale emergency exercise at CJIA
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) yesterday conducted a full scale Emergency Exercise simulating an aircraft crash at the airport. The exercise, which saw approximately 300 persons participating in the exercise, was deemed a success by an on-hand seven-member Critique Team, a 25- member Observer Team as well as the Planning Team, made up [...]
Schoolboy accident victim still hospitalised
Nine-year-old Satesh Deodat, who was hit by a motorcycle on Tuesday while negotiating a pedestrian crossing outside Agricola Primary School, was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital with his hands broken in three places and a damaged left foot, on Tuesday. Yesterday, the boy of 9 Houston Housing Scheme, who was sitting in a wheelchair [...]
Low rice price: Not likely $400 million will be a reality-Corbin
“It will be months before farmers can see $400M”-Ramjattan Opposition parties have slammed government over the $400M rice intervention that was recently announced by President Bharrat Jagdeo saying that it is but an attempt to appease angry farmers. Both Alliance For Change Chairman, Khemraj Ramjattan and Robert Corbin, Leader of the People’s [...]
Hogstye robbery suspects released without charge
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered that no charges be laid against the five men, three of them known criminals, who were nabbed last week in a car immediately after a robbery in Hogstye, Corentyne. One of the men is Samuel Fraser, who was recently freed of murder in Berbice and has since [...]
Woman attempts to take cannabis into Camp St. Prison
Brenda Campbell, 27, of 54 Robb Street, Georgetown, was placed on $50,000 bail yesterday after she appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson on a charge of possession of narcotics. On September 29, the mother of four allegedly attempted to transport 10g of cannabis into the Camp Street prison to her husband who is currently [...]
I am thankful for life – Samatta Point fire victim
Tiffany Lamazon, the 17-year-old who is caring for two young children, is thankful that she and the two children are alive in the wake of the blaze that gutted their two-flat house, Tuesday night. The fire, which was believed to have been electrical in nature, destroyed everything in the house. At the time of the [...]
Vagrant charged for murder over “begging turf”
Floyd David, a vagrant who frequents the Bourda Market area, yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson charged for the murder of Joseph Pyneadny, the vagrant who died was a result of last Sunday’s “begging turf row.” It is alleged that on September 27, last, at Bourda Market the defendant killed Joseph Pyneadny by [...]
Bare Root promised potable water again by weekend
Water flow not expected anytime soon in Dazzell Scheme The community of Bare Root, East Coast Demerara, can expect water by the end of the week, so said Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali. The Minister made the promise at a land title distribution exercise in the village of Paradise, East Coast Demerara, Sunday. [...]
Joint Services working to return to glory days
The “rot” in the Joint Services began before the killing of Dweive Ramdass, but the erosion of discipline must be arrested by commanders demonstrating true leadership qualities, said Guyana Defence Force Colonel Bruce Lovell, recently. Lovell is one four senior officers who exhorted their juniors to commit to a higher degree of professionalism, and embrace [...]
A.H&L Kissoon sues AG for $10M
A.H.& L Kissoon has taken the Attorney General to court and is claiming $10M in damages following the much-publicized seizure of three CLICO vehicles on August 15, last. The company in an action filed Monday described Ramson’s action as “oppressive, arbitrary and unconstitutional”. In a statement of claim, the company explained that it had received [...]
Partnership essential to promote school health – Baksh
“What do you do when someone tries to interfere with you? Be sure to tell your parents, an adult or your teacher. Do not keep it to yourself.” This precautionary measure was offered to scores of school children by representatives who were tasked to man the Child Protection Agency Booth, which made up the more [...]
Man seeks public help for cancer surgery
Jagdeo Holass, 47, called Deo, from Cromarty, Corentyne, Berbice, who lives with his wife Drupatie and their two children, is asking for public assistance to help him with therapy for the cancerous growth that has been beneath his ear for three months. According to Jagdeo this growth came out as a small boil under his [...]
Exhibition showcases modern China
The Chinese embassy and the National Museum last evening opened an exhibition to reflect the modern China, as the country today celebrates 60 years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China. In the 60 years since October 1, 1949, the exhibition boasts that the New China has been through tremendous social changes, and [...]
Mysterious bedroom fire baffles residents
Residents of Middle Street, North Cummingsburg, are wondering about the source of a mysterious fire that started in a barrel in a bedroom. Firemen, who have been hard-pressed fighting numerous fires over the past weeks, managed to contain the blaze to the bedroom but smoke and water left thousands of dollars in damage to schoolbooks [...]
Ministry considers article on Asphalt Plant as misleading and mischievous
Dear Editor, I refer to “The Freddie Kissoon Column” on page 10 of the Kaieteur News of 28 September, 2009 headlined “Robeson Benn’s Vinayak or Vinaigrette” and wish to clarify some gross inaccuracies in relation to the Ministry’s new Asphalt Plant. The Asphalt Plant – a Mobile Asphalt Drum Mix Plant DM 50 – was [...]
