Seventeen murdered at sea in two years
By Michael Jordan Pirates, gunmen linked to the drug and smuggling trade, and rogue soldiers are believed to have murdered at least 17 people at sea within the past 23 months. The bullet-riddled bodies of the slain have washed up from as far away as the Pomeroon to the Corentyne. Some of the victims have [...]
Press Association elects new executive
By Gary Eleazar The Guyana Press Association last evening held its Annual General Meeting where members of the fraternity received reports from the outgoing executives, and new members were elected. Gordon Moseley of Capitol News was elected unopposed to the helm of the association, while Kwesi Isles of the Guyana Times was [...]
Horse ‘lover’ caught in the act
An E Field Sophia man is irate after he caught a man having sex with his horse. The man told this newspaper that he left the animal feeding and tied to its cart. He said when his wife came home and did not see the horse, she inquired about the animal since it is [...]
Fire demolishes Triumph house
A two storey house was destroyed by fire yesterday, leaving a family of four homeless and in shock. Compton Bowen, 27, an engineer of 126 Ogle Street, Triumph, East Coast Demerara and his two sisters are now contemplating where they will rest their heads, following the fire which began around 16:00 hours. Bowen was [...]
Health Ministry in active arrangement for H1N1 vaccine
The Ministry of Health is in active arrangement with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Revolving Fund, which it is part of, in order to procure the vaccine that protects against the H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as ‘Swine Flu.’ However, procuring this vaccine is not an easy [...]
Health Ministry to regulate anti breastfeeding ads
Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, is pushing for the regulation of advertisements which promote breast milk substitutes and early childhood feeding products. These ads, he said, do not assist the Health Ministry or the Caribbean in increasing exclusive breast feeding. Minister Ramsammy raised this point at the recently held Caucus of Ministers of [...]
Couple miraculously escapes unhurt from wrecked car
Two persons miraculously escaped death and serious injury when the car they were traveling in toppled several times before settling on a concrete bridge on the Buxton Main Road. The occupants, a male and a female, were traveling east along the East Coast Demerara when the mishap occurred shortly after Saturday midnight. Eyewitnesses said that [...]
Lindener is Miss Talented Teen 2009
Seventeen-year-old Lindener, Jenelle Babb, prevailed from a field of ten to win the Miss Guyana Talented Teen Pageant 2009. She was not favoured at the beginning to win the title, except for the large Linden contingent in the audience that cheered at her every move. First runner-up was awarded to Analissa Austin, Kishwana Jefford was [...]
Fire destroys Pegasus sewerage pipes
A fire behind the Guyana Forestry Commission compound in Kingston, yesterday afternoon consumed four sewage pipelines belonging to the Guyana Pegasus Hotel. The fire started at around 13:00hrs, and according to eyewitnesses, the fire service took some time to respond. Kaieteur News understands that the fire grew more out of control, since it was [...]
GGMC highlights business potential of semi-precious stones
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) says, Guyana’s semiprecious stones have potential for excellent business and as a result, the Commission is highlighting the resources at GUYEXPO. Deposits containing over 15 million tons of bedded Jasper and Chert are found within a 10-mile radius of Orinduik, Kurukabaru and Kato villages in Region Eight, [...]
Presidential Guards nab chain snatcher
Lloyd Ramnarine, 33, of 37 Friendship East Bank Demerara is thankful for the alertness of the Presidential Guards and public spirited citizens who assisted him in apprehending a man who snatched his chain. At around 16:30hrs yesterday, some Presidential Guards apprehended the man whose address was given as 47 D’Urban Street, Lodge, after he snatched [...]
City Hall urges property owners to take advantage of extended amnesty
Although there was no initial intent to continue its amnesty offer, the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown has decided to sustain the move with a view of relieving even more property owners of accumulated interest. At the same time municipality officials are optimistic that its revenue base will be significantly boosted. Deputy Mayor, Robert [...]
Private school fracas ends in principal’s arrest
A fracas last Thursday between a teacher of a recently established city private school and the principal, ended with both parties being detained for questioning. According to reports, the young woman was standing outside of the building, when the principal, who is also the owner, approached her and snatched her purse out of her hand. [...]
Buxton upset Seawall, Rosignol stomp Sunburst Camptown, GDF/Liquid Gold 0-0
By Franklin Wilson The ‘Country Teams’ continue to prove that they are a force to reckon with when play in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Super League continued yesterday. East Coast division-one champions, Buxton United defeated home team Seawall FC 2-1 at the Uitvlugt Community Centre ground. Up at the Blairmont Community Centre ground, [...]
BK Int. Western Tigers & Alpha to contest final
By Franklin Wilson Following a thrilling battle between two exciting sides, BK International Western Tigers whipped Uprising 7-4 to book their place and a date against Alpha United in the final of the 6th Mackeson, English/Kashif & Shanghai Futsal competition. Playing at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall before an animated and energetic audience on Saturday [...]
Woman seeks compensation from GPL for burnt stall
“The faulty wiring of a lantern post caused a fire that burnt to ashes our Bourda market stalls, and yet, Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) has not rendered even the trifling assistance in getting us back on our feet,” Jean Rajnarine told Kaieteur News yesterday. Rajnarine went on to say that both she and [...]
Grant-Stuart dominates in Carlton Wheelers track cycle meeting
A classic display of guts and determination earned Walter Grant-Stuart the first prize in the 25 laps event when the Carlton Wheelers Cycle Club staged a track cycle meeting at the Everest Cricket Club Ground, yesterday afternoon. Grant-Stuart, who had lost one of his arms in an earlier accident, proved what could be achieved irrespective [...]
Kwame should not have left town
Dear Editor, If what was reported in the local media on October 1, 2009 under the caption “Kwame McCoy leaves town” is accurate then Guyanese must turn to President Jagdeo to provide answers as to why he allowed this to happen. One day after Justice Ian Chang ruled against Mc Coy in his law suit [...]
A deadly blow to America and Americans
Dear Editor, In America the right wing nuts went wild on TV and Radio cheering and saying that President Obama lost the bid for the 2016 Olympics. If these right wing nuts had any sense they would have seen the odds against the Americans for their foreign policy of eight long horrifying years of George [...]
Amateur boxers delight Albouystown residents
Albouystown residents and other boxing buffs were treated to an exhibition of fistic fury when the third edition of the Inter-Gym Boxing Tournament staged by a group of administrators of the amateur boxing fraternity got underway at the Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym Albouystown yesterday afternoon. Five gyms competed for honours and included, Harpy Eagles (HE), [...]
A BUTTON AND A FLYER
It came in a brown envelope, addressed to the Peeper. There was a button inside, white background, red writing- a symbol of communism. The Peeper had a read, a good laugh and then deposited it in the most appropriate place, the rubbish bin. The Peeper has no time for such luxuries in hard times. Ever [...]
Just check it out
Dear Editor, I agree whole heartedly with Mr. Suseran on the issue of media operatives, but it is an almost a ‘can’t help’ situation.’ There are many issues that one must consider, but first I will enumerate some gross blunders. Just a few days ago, I inadvertently tuned into the ‘Guyana Today’ programme, and the [...]
Mr. King is a real person
Dear Editor, I read with great interest the article written by Mr. Freddie Kissoon, titled “How Does Mr. Jagdeo feel about this?” in the Kaietur edition of October 4, 2009. I always wanted to respond to the many unfounded, allegations that Mr. Kissoon continues to make against the Government, Ministers, its employees , the President, [...]
The shortage off foreign foods affected everyone
Dear Editor, Having read Moses Nagamootoo’s letter in Sunday’s edition, October 4, 2009, titled “The nature of ‘Fear’ – then and now”, it is almost impossible not to be saddened this politician can be a stranger to basic truths and would do almost anything to be accepted. Freddie Kissoon’s “Is this evil? The revelations of [...]
October 5, 1992 is one of the worst days in our country’s history
One day, yes one day, after the PPP is defeated, names will be revealed of those who fought valiantly for democratic restoration and free and fair elections only to find that the PPP Government became the most terrible administration in any English-speaking West Indian state. Some fear victimization because of the type of positions they [...]
