Terrorist mastermind traced to US - President
By Leonard Gildarie
Wednesday morning’s brazen attack in the city, which saw a school and the High Court Registry fire-bombed, and police stations damaged by gunfire, is believed to have been masterminded by someone based in the United States.
Investigators have reportedly made the link using telephone records, and according to President Bharrat Jagdeo, the telephone number [...]
Gunmen torch stolen pick-up, abandon vehicle on Linden trail
- AK-47 magazine, warheads, ‘channa bombs’ found inside
The stolen Toyota Tacoma pickup that gunmen used during Wednesday’s brazen attack on two police stations in Georgetown was found yesterday in a trail off the Soesdyke/Linden highway.
Police said that the vehicle was abandoned in an area known as the ‘Ladies Hideout’, which is a short distance from [...]
NBS has reached its limits - Jagdeo
- commercial banks can now issue mortgages up to $8M
Government has announced that commercial banks will enjoy a tax rebate on mortgage loans that will allow homeowners to borrow up to $8M from that sector.
Before, commercial banks could have only issued mortgages for up to $3M, using this tax break.
Additionally, President Bharrat Jagdeo announced yesterday, [...]
Pandemonium at East R/veldt Secondary
…as 15 female students act ‘abnormally’
(By Mondale Smith and Rabindra Rooplall)
A form 3C female student, who is usually gregarious, entered class unusually quiet yesterday morning. Minutes later, the situation turned into mass hysteria as more than 600 students dashed into the streets with screams of “demon attacking and possessing people, run.”
To some it was a [...]
‘Irate’ President lashes out at Kaieteur News
…denies newspaper exclusive interview
By Gary Eleazar
Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday launched another verbal attack on the Kaieteur News following a tirade at the recent Private Sector Commission dinner held at the Pegasus Hotel.
At that time the president accused this publication of fabricating stories, “every single day” as well as suggesting to the private sector [...]
Cops held for stolen raw gold
Corruption in the security forces has raised its ugly head once again with the arrest of five members of the West Demerara Anti-Crime Unit, during investigations to recover a large quantity of stolen raw gold.
The ranks, a sergeant and four of his juniors, were detained yesterday and could face charges shortly for the theft of [...]
Probe to be completed within two weeks
…Will allow independent investigation if report not satisfactory - Jagdeo
By Gary Eleazar
The probe into the recent act of torture committed allegedly at the hands of ranks at the Leonora Police Station will be completed and the report made public within two weeks, and all ranks found culpable at every level of the force’s hierarchy will [...]
Dem boys seh… Cuss got cuss back
Yesterday, Bharrat cuss out. A reporter from de Waterfalls newspaper ask Bharrat fuh a one-on-one interview. Right away Bharrat lash out. He claim how de Waterfalls paper does lie, how people close to de paper involve in fraud and how de paper don’t seh sorry.
Dem boys seh that Bharrat know why he lash out because [...]
Blackout situation to end - GPL
…as new Kingston plant up and running
By Fareeza Haniff
The Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) yesterday commenced the first stage of commissioning at its new Kingston Power Plant, which will now bring significant amount of relief to consumers who have been experiencing a spate of power outages for several months.
During another tour of the [...]
Ministry gears to reform delivery of education
The need to improve the quality and increase the quantity of trained teachers to deliver the curriculum in the public education system has been a notion highlighted in nearly every facet of society.
This disclosure was made by Chief Planning Officer, Mrs Evelyn Hamilton, during the commencement of a two-day workshop held at the National Centre [...]
Couple granted bail for forgery, fraud
A couple was yesterday granted bail for charges of forgery and fraud.
They have been accused of issuing forged documents to both the Central Immigration and Passport Office and the United States Embassy.
Surgical instrument technician, Stephen Herman Singh, a 34-year-old father of two and Bibi Shienaza Ally, 27, both of 7 Johanna South, Black Bush Polder, [...]
City Council to decide if amnesty programme continues
More than $200M has been recovered by the Mayor and City Council as part of its amnesty programme.
But according to information reaching this newspaper, the way forward for the initiative will have to be a decision made at full council.
City Mayor Hamilton Green disclosed yesterday that although a proposal has been made he is in [...]
More cops could face the courts
While two policemen appeared before a Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with felonious wounding stemming from the alleged assault on suspects in the murder of a former Region Three official, more persons are likely to face the courts in relation to allegations of torture committed on a 14-year-old boy.
Head of the investigation into the torture allegations, [...]
University honours long serving staff
The University of Guyana honoured its most senior staff by holding a Long Service Award Ceremony at the Umana Yana on High Street yesterday, the theme was appreciation.
The chairman Mr. Vincent Alexander said in his opening remarks that this might be considered a ritual because it happens every year, however “those who have served twenty, [...]
Govt. MP says State has right to respond with lethal force
Government Member of Parliament Anil Nandlall yesterday reminded media operatives that the State has a right to respond to the arson attempt on the High Court, a Secondary School and two Police Stations, with lethal force.
Nandlall was at the time speaking during a press briefing held by the Bar Association in conjunction with the Women’s [...]
GECOM accepts De La Rue terms for ID cards
A signing ceremony last Tuesday effectively acknowledged the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) acceptance of tests to verify the functionality detailed in the terms of the Contract between GECOM and De La Rue International Limited for the sale of new national identification cards and systems upgrade.
GECOM Commissioner, Dr. Steve Surujbally, signed the obligatory Certificate of Acceptance [...]
Bar Association calls for external oversight to prevent torture by police
The Guyana Bar Association (GBA) says persons should not be too hasty to cast judgement for its perceived non-action in previous cases of alleged torture by the local security forces.
Yesterday at a press conference, the association urged all citizens of conscience to put aside political concerns, historic grievances and ethnic differences and join in the [...]
GTU president remanded on carnal knowledge charge
President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) Colwyn King has resigned in light of the pending trial with respect to his alleged sexual liaison with a minor.
King was yesterday remanded to prison after making a court appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
King, 46, and a father of five, is [...]
Impressive T&T retain President’s Cup title
As lackluster Guyana lose by 81 runs
Trinidad and Tobago retained their Regional One-Day cricket title with an emphatic 81-run win again a Guyana team whose powerful batting line-up faltered badly on a slow track after they had drooped 7 catches in last night’s Presidents Cup final at the Guyana National Stadium.
Favorites T&T again looked a [...]
Self-confessed murderer recharged, remanded
Andrew Gomes who reportedly confessed to killing his father Stanislaus Gomes was remanded yesterday after his file finally entered the court.
Yesterday, he made yet another court appearance, this time before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to be recharged for the murder of his father.
Andrew Gomes, 25, of Waiakabra Village on the Linden/ Soesdyke Highway, was [...]
NO TIME FOR CUDDLING UP WITH THE JAGDEO ADMINISTRATION!
Now that visas are being revoked, the government of Guyana is going to wake up and smell the coffee. It is only a matter of time before they concede and appoint either a commission of inquiry into the Guyana Police Force or a variation of an inquiry that they hope will appease those who are [...]
Ogle defeat Aurora to win Inter-Jamaat Tournament
Ogle Masjid thrashed Aurora Masjid by a massive 102- run margin last Sunday to win the Guyana Softball League (GSL) Inter- Jamaat nationwide 10- over softball final at the Ogle Community Centre ground, East Coast Demerara.
The hosts batted first and galloped to a formidable 180- 7 from the allotment of 10 overs while the Essequibians, [...]
NA United out-muscle Victoria Kings to book semi-final place
Football fans that trooped to the Tucville ground on Wednesday evening to witness the two quarter-final matches in the Namilco Football tournament were treated to an exciting double header, none more thrilling than the match between New Amsterdam United FC and their Victoria King counterparts.
Billed as the supporting match, this encounter had all the ingredients [...]
Georgetown relying heavily on speed
By Edison Jefford
Georgetown will heavily rely on their quick players to give them the impetus against a balanced and ‘big’ side from Linden in the senior All-Star game with the further short-listing of 11 players from their initial 15-man squad yesterday morning.
From the faces of the 11 players, from which one will be excluded, it [...]
Berbice High School win Inter-school competition in Berbice
Berbice High school scored a come from behind win to capture the Inter-school Under-15 football competition which was recently staged in the ancient county.
In the final which was played on Monday at the Port Mourant ground, Corentyne, Berbice High School (BHS) came from behind to edge past nemesis Tutorial Academy Secondary (TASS) 2-1 to win [...]
