GHRA proposes independent panel to assist police
Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, at a press conference on November 27, 2002, commented that “there seems to be reasonable, plausible evidence that suggests that there is a body out there that has been involved in criminal activities and it is not the (prison) escapees. Attention is now being paid to those [...]
Abandoned ship was ordered detained by Guyana courts
- police investigating links to Haiti piracy Authorities are making arrangements to move to safety a boat believed to have been pirated in 2004 in Haiti. Yesterday, Maritime officials also said that the Florida Star1 has been in Guyana since 2006 and is at the centre of litigations with the owners. Authorities also said yesterday [...]
Guyanese get Jamaica National Award
In July of this year, Eldon Bremner, received a letter with the words Secret Confidential written on it. “I was on cloud nine!” he said of its contents. The letter was from the Prime Minister of Jamaica informing him that he had been awarded an Order of Distinction in the rank of officer for service [...]
Funeral parlour owner released
Police appear to be back where they started, with no clue as to who the perpetrators are in the gruesome murders of the Island Princess crew. A senior police official confirmed yesterday that investigators have released the funeral parlour owner and two other men who were held three days ago in connection with the case. [...]
Dem boys seh…Digicel girls send dem man to Food for de Poor
Cricket is in de air and dem boys love a good cricket match. When de match done dem does talk about de sound of ball on willow and who stop which boundary and things like that. Last night was a different tune. Dem boys coulda barely talk about de game and who score what and [...]
PNCR will produce witnesses if credible protection programme in place
By Gary Eleazar The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) will produce the witnesses that it has been protecting for several years now if the Guyana Police force were to establish a credible witness protection programme that could meet international standards. This is according to party’s vice chairperson, Basil Williams, who said that were the police [...]
Dr. Ramsammy refuses to clear his name from allegations
By Fareeza Haniff Now that self-confessed drug lord, Roger Khan has gone to jail in the United States, Guyana’s Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, does not see the need to visit the police station and clear his name from the many allegations leveled against him. At a press conference yesterday at his office in [...]
Guyana seeks new rice market in Cuba
By Gary Eleazar Foreign Affairs and Trade Co-operation Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, is currently conducting bilateral negotiations with Cuba and among the many items on her agenda is securing a deal with that country for the purchase of local rice. This was disclosed by Agriculture Minister, Robert Persaud, during the most recent parliamentary debates on the [...]
Demolition crew to be doubled – Benn
Works Minister Robeson Benn yesterday warned that his Ministry would be doubling the size of its demolition workforce as it steps up a campaign to ease the problem of illegal squatting along government reserves. Stating that it is a question of public safety, Ministry of Public Works and Communication, Benn also dispelled reports that the [...]
Cell Phone Shack names winners
The winners of the Cell Phone Shack ‘GuyExpo promotion’ were recently awarded their prizes by Operations Manager, Paul Parasram, (fourth from right). From right, the winners, Martin Lopel of Croal Street; Reshie Rampersaud of Railway Line, Kitty; Andy Mahadeo of Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara; Shane Samuels of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara; Jennifer Kanhai [...]
Solitary oncologist to treat 500 breast cancer patients
Guyana has only one oncologist at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to deal with all cancer patients. At this time, also, the country has approximately 500 women living with breast cancer. This is according to Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who noted that the one full time oncologist is a 100 per cent [...]
UN celebrates 64 years
The United Nations (UN) yesterday celebrated its 64th birthday, and in recognition of the celebration a flag raising ceremony was held at the Promenade Gardens. Various dignitaries turned out to the ceremony to bid their best wishes for the UN Day, among them UN Resident Co-ordinator, Kiari Liman-Tinguiri. After the simultaneous raising of the Golden [...]
Good Success, Sans Souci and Jaguars record victories
Good Success SC, Sans Souci SC and Sans Souci Jaguars SC recorded victories as the Busta 40 overs cricket competition commenced in Wakenaam with three matches on Sunday. At the Wakenaam Community Centre Ground in Good Success, the host defeated Maria’s Pleasure SC by 125 runs. Good Success batted first and scored 224 for 7 [...]
Digicel lends support to Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club meet
Several of the nation’s top horses are scheduled to showcase their skills when the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club (RCMTC) stages an exhilarating day of horseraces at the club’s Alness, Corentyne racetrack on Sunday November 1. Already, telephone conglomerates, Digicel have acquiesced to a sponsorship deal to offset expenses for the co-feature race among the [...]
Trophy Stall MYO Inter-Jamaat tapeball cricket ends tomorrow
The 2009 Trophy Stall / Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) Inter-Jamaat 10 overs tapeball cricket competition is set to conclude tomorrow at the MYO ground, Woolford Avenue with the semi-finals, final and third place games. In the first semi from 09:00hrs, Enmore oppose Grove and from 10:30hrs the other semi brings together Wales and New Mosque [...]
(GMR&SC Meet, 15 Days to showtime) Rahaman optimistic of better showing
2008 overall champion Ryan Rahaman in an interview with Kaieteur Sport yesterday via telephone said he believes that with the modification currently being done on his Sierra Cosworth car, he is still the man to beat. Rahaman, who campaigns in the Group 3 and 2B categories, revealed that a lot of stuff has been bought [...]
Rising Sun Rodeo Committee organises wild Rodeo event
Digicel Telephone Company was in a truly generous mood yesterday doling out corporate dollars to two organizations. One of the reports appears in another article in this newspaper where the telephone company donated $200,000 towards the successful staging of the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club (RCMTC) horse race meet on November 1 next. Shortly after [...]
All Stars beat Daredevils by 6 wkts in final
All Stars defeated Daredevils by 6 wickets to win the final of the Reyaz Prahalad 15 overs softball cricket competition played on Saturday at the Wakenaam Community Centre Ground in Good Success. Daredevils batted first and were bowled out for 98 in 13.3 overs. Richie Persaud 18, Tamesh Persaud 18 and Wazir Khan 17 were [...]
King’s Jewellery World names squad for Trophy Stall softball cricket
King’s Jewellery World (KJW) XI will tackle Medi-Care Pharmacy in their Trophy Stall sponsored twenty/20 softball competition this evening under lights at the Banks DIH Thirst Park ground. The action is set to get cracking from 18:30hrs and the winners will play a Banks DIH XI after the completion of the first game in the final. [...]
Allen settles score against Thornhill, strikes gold thrice
Drayton, Daniels, Joseph, Graham also outstanding By Edison Jefford Nisa Allen continued her ascendancy to the zenith of junior sprinting when she destroyed the threats of rival and clearly pre-competition favourite, Shanna Thornhill yesterday in a dominant performance that landed three gold medals. Allen won the 100m, 200m and 400m Girls’ Under-20 races relegating Thornhill [...]
International Powerlifting officials pay courtesy call on Minister of Sports
By Franklin Wilson Secretary General of the North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) Robert Keller and International Powerlifting Federation Level Two Referee Michael Licciardi along with the top brass of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) yesterday held a fruitful meeting Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony at his Middle and Quamina Streets Office. Dr. Anthony [...]
Hikers’ teams dominating GT&T tournament
- Dragons, GCC Tigers also in contention With their second win over Old Fort ‘A’, Hikers ‘A’ have secured their place in the men’s first division final of the GT&T National Indoor Hockey Championships which is currently being played, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Hikers continued their impressive run with the 5-2 victory, while [...]
Excitement promised in U-21 Churches Indoor Futsal tourney
Members of the Christian community are gearing up for scintillating football action as the Holy Family Bible Study Youth Developers present the 2009, U-21 Churches Indoor Futsal tournament at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue starting at 18:00hrs tonight. Four matches are scheduled to be played in the tournament dubbed “Playing for Jesus,” in what has [...]
East Coast zone Hand-in-Hand final at LBI tomorrow
The East Coast Zone Hand-in-Hand 50 overs knockout competition final will be contested between LBI Sports Club and the winner of the Fairfield versus Lusignan game. LBI team includes the lights of prolific opening batsman Parmanand Rampersaud, Khemraj Jaikarran, Nizam Khan and the experienced of Nayatanand Manbodh, Indrajit Singh & Virjanand Singh. The East Coast [...]
TCL WI U-19 PLAYERS ENCOURAGED TO KEEP THEIR EYES ON THE PRIZE
Georgetown – Guyana: Members of the TCL Group West Indies Under-19 cricket team, who are presently preparing for the WICB Regional One Day Championships, were yesterday encouraged to keep their eyes on the prize during a motivational session hosted by the TCL Group in Georgetown, Guyana. Speaking to the youngsters, Motivational Speaker, Dr. Marlon Hestick, [...]
