One out of every three Guyanese migrating – UNDP report
Two out of three qualified persons leave Guyana has an emigration rate of 33.5 percent, and most among those are the country’s university graduates, the 2009 Human Development Report, which was launched yesterday, shows. The report shows that most of Guyana’s university graduates, and others who gain a tertiary education leave. The percentage is [...]
Pit bulls cripple cane thief
A man who yesterday attempted to steal sugar cane from a yard on Lombard street, Georgetown, was attacked by two pit bulls and had to be rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital. According to the owner of the dogs, Desmond Lewis, he was at work when he received a call from his son that a [...]
Degutted bodies to be exhumed
The remains of the three crew members of the Island Princess are expected to be exhumed some time later today. Sources close to investigations told this newspaper that ranks are expected to visit the burial site where the police were forced to inter the remains. Relatives of the slain men are also expected to visit [...]
Father leaves suicide message… Have a good life princess
A 53-year-old maintenance worker hanged himself in a hotel bathroom yesterday after leaving a text message to his 13-year-old daughter. Michael Rodrigues, of Pere Street, Kitty, texted his daughter telling her “Goodbye” and “Have a good life, Princess” around midday. Around 15:00 hrs, the daughter discovered him dead in Room 135 of the Sea Breeze [...]
Former Chief Magistrate, colleague, picket OP
The Office of the President was the scene of yet another picketing exercise yesterday, this time by former Chief Magistrate Juliet Holder-Allen and a colleague. Bearing placards stating: “Holocaust month, time to end the suffering’, and “Set us free, PPP/C resign now” the two women stood outside the building for some 15 minutes before a [...]
Kwame/Julius sex tape… Police investigations still inconclusive – Dr Luncheon
Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, yesterday updated media operatives on the investigations into the sexually laced tape conversation that has surfaced between someone believed to be Kwame McCoy, of the Office of the President, and the rights of the Child Commission, and a 15-year-old boy identified as Julius. According to Dr Luncheon, [...]
Guyana commissions $700M Doppler system
… No more inaccurate weather reports A $700M state-of-the-art weather station has been launched and authorities say that Guyana will soon be able to go online on the internet and check real-time weather. In fact, Guyana and a number of other Caribbean countries will be linked as the region develops an early warning system. [...]
Government denies “political interference”
Head of the Presidential Secretariat and Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon, yesterday told members of the media that the recent allegations by former High Court Judge, Jainarayan Singh, are ridiculous. Justice Singh is currently awaiting pension payments amounting to $10M for his services as a judge. According to Dr Luncheon, Justice Singh indeed has a [...]
US Embassy discusses human rights with GDF
The United States Defence Institute of International Legal Studies recently held a two-day seminar for members of the Guyana Defence Force. The seminar addressed issues of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. It also included presentations on the usefulness of developing rules for the use of force on performing security and law enforcement functions and [...]
Govt. takes over Casique Palace and Banquet Hall
…will sell when construction is over-Dr Luncheon By Gary Eleazar The government as well as the owners of the Casique Palace and Banquet Hall has entered into an agreement wherein the government will acquire and complete the construction of the edifice. This was disclosed by Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, who said [...]
Chris Ram now a lawyer
Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram, was admitted to the Bar yesterday by Chief Justice, Ian Chang. Mr. Ram had completed his Certificate of Legal Education at Hugh Wooding Law School earlier this year and he graduated last week. His petition was presented by attorney at law Edward Luckhoo. Here after the admission, Mr. Ram with close [...]
Two nabbed after market break-in
Two teenagers are in police custody after two stalls in the Bourda Market were broken into early yesterday morning. According to sources, the teens who were said to be 16 and 18 years old were apprehended by members of the City Constabulary. Kaieteur News understands that a rank who was on patrol duty saw the [...]
ERC conferences end, new rounds to begin
Since the commencement of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) neighbourhood conferences, the commission has engaged approximately 1,000 Guyanese in all the regions of Guyana. At all of these conferences, residents signed a personal pledge, giving their commitment to ensuring peaceful communities, where people live in love and unity and where everyone is involved in developing [...]
Health Ministry struggles with space
Approximately two months after fire destroyed the main office of the Ministry of Health, Brickdam, the Ministry is still struggling with a space issue. This is according to Health Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who noted that despite the space constraint, his Ministry is still able to function effectively. At present, Minister Ramsammy and his immediate [...]
Fires account for nine deaths so far this year
Nine persons have lost their lives in fires so far for this year. Figures released by Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee, in a message to mark Fire Prevention Week, indicated that this year, to date, 109 buildings have been destroyed and a further 38 were severely damaged. According to the Minister, most of these fires [...]
All new cane fields designed for mechanical harvesting-CEO
Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Errol Hanoman, in an invited comment has conceded that while there is a shortage of cane harvesters in the sugar industry, the magnitude of the problem varies from estate to estate. As it relates to the solution, namely the mechanisation of fields, Hanoman said that the [...]
Alpha continue to lead National League
Wilson double see Topp XX pass Kings By Edison Jefford Premier League Champions, Alpha United solidified their stay at the top of the points table in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and FIFA ‘Win in CONCACAF with CONCACAF’ National League with a superb win against Milerock FC Sunday night. Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United pounded in [...]
Benschop Foundation helps Roxanne Burnham Gardens
Social activist Mark Benschop presented another donation to some of the less fortunate citizens of Greater Georgetown. This time the beneficiaries were residents of Roxanne Burnham Gardens. On Saturday, the Benschop Foundation donated a quantity of items of clothing, including shoes; books and other articles to the Truth for the End Time Church, of Roxanne [...]
Cancer patient dies suddenly
Jadgeo Holass, called Deo, 47, from Cromarty Corentyne, Berbice, who last weekend asked for public assistance in the sum of $856,000 to help with therapy for the cancerous growth beneath his ear, died on Sunday at the Port Mourant Hospital. According to his wife, Drupattie, “My husband went to the hospital in good spirit at [...]
Caribs, Roraima win Hornets Rug-A-Rama
Yamaha Caribs ended with the maximum 6 points from three matches to cart off Hornets Anniversary Rug-A-Rama which was held last Sunday at the National Park. Caribs played unbeaten to record victories against the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) by a 24-7 margin and then returned to beat Hornets ‘B’ 31-0, before squeezing past Hornets ‘A’ [...]
Blood Sport cops Jardine Memorial Domino title in Bartica
Blood Sport “A” totalled 78 games to win the Maurice Jardine Memorial Domino Competition which concluded on Friday in Bartica. Mean Machine placed second with 77 games while Lotto came third with 75. George Mackintosh of Mean Machine and Khalil Khan of Lotto received awards for outstanding performances. Blood Sport collected the winning trophy while [...]
Stalwart trade unionist retires
Grantley Culbard, former General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Clerical and Commercial Workers’ Union (CCWU), has retired at the age of 66. Culbard has given long and dedicated service to the CCWU, the Guyana trades union movement and the Caribbean Labour movement. He joined the trade union movement in 1964 and functioned in [...]
Dita/USA donates hockey sticks to GHB
-To be used to enhance schools programme Sports Company Dita/USA recently made a generous donation of 147 hockey sticks to the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) for use in the newly embarked national schools hockey programme. President of the GHB Phillip Fernandes disclosed that they were contacted by officials of the Pan American Hockey Federation informing [...]
Speed XI lift Steve’s Jewellery trophy
Speed XI defeated Part Plus XI by three wickets on Saturday evening at the Everest Cricket Club ground on Carifesta Avenue in a feature 20-over softball cricket match. Part Plus batted first and only scored an insufficient 104 all out off 17.3 overs. Speed XI, in reply, safely reached 105-seven in the penultimate over. Ganesh [...]
Dorado takes top spot ahead of Dolphin, Silver Shark and Orca
Dorado Speed Swim Club emerged as the best among four other clubs at the 2009 Guyana Amateur Swimming Association Inter Club Distance Meet which concluded on Sunday last following three days of intense competition. Dorado ended the event with 380 points, well ahead of their nearest rival Dolphin Speed Swim Club on 186. Silver Shark [...]
