Regional officials mum on cost of unused health clinic, bridge material
Region Three officials are seemingly elusive and are attempting to frustrate the efforts of this publication to obtain the cost of the unused Health Clinic at Versailles as well as the material used to construct a bridge at Meten-Meer-Zorg. Regional Chairman Julius Faerber on Monday told this newspaper that the following day he would be [...]
Mayor’s birthday football extravaganza off to a good start
Several teams registered victories when the curtains went up on Mayor Hamilton Green’s 75th birth anniversary, 7-A-Side Interclub Football tournament, at the Banks DIH Ground Thirst Park, Monday evening last. A fair sized crowd was entertained from the first whistle when Crane FC defeated Houston Stars 3-0. Charles Stoby netted a double while Sherman Lanferman [...]
East Coast Cricket Board competitions continue this weekend
Competition in the East Coast Cricket Board’s Under-17 round robin competition and the East Coast President’s Cup 40 overs competition continues this weekend with respective action on Saturday and Sunday will all matches starting at 10:00hrs. The U-17 fixtures on Saturday will see: Better Hope vs Mon Repos at Better Hope Ground LBI vs Marshan [...]
Cement company supports increased tax-free limit
…will offer discount to builders that qualify The Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) Group yesterday announced its support of the Government’s new policy to increase the tax-free limit for revenue generated on housing loans. The company is illustrating its support in a tangible way, in that it would be offering a special discount on cement for [...]
Four employees released from custody
Four employees of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) who were detained for allegedly being involved in a $300M fraud conspiracy have been released from police custody. A source close to the investigation yesterday acknowledged that the probe is ongoing but with its complexities, it will take time to piece together the puzzle. Yesterday, Commissioner-General of [...]
What about a Goodwill Int’l Series or Tour for our Senior Basketballers?
Dear Editor, Its approaching 2010 and the last time the Guyana Senior National Basketball Team participated in an international event was August 2007 at the C.B.C tournament in Puerto Rico. Even then only overseas players participated because several locals were denied visas. The last time a senior Guyana team left these shores for a Goodwill [...]
Birthday girl hospitalised
A three-year-old girl remains hospitalised following a head-on collision on the Mon Repos Public East Coast Demerara at around 22:00 hours on Tuesday. Makela Francios was rushed to the Georgetown Hospital in an unconscious condition after her father’s car was slammed into by another car which was driven by a man who was reportedly under [...]
Tests ongoing but ease by next week – GPL
As consumers raise questions over continued, intermittent blackout, the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) has assured that tests are still ongoing but the situation should be alleviated by next week. GPL officials, in response to the blackouts which continue to plague residents, especially on the East Bank Demerara and parts of Georgetown, asked yesterday [...]
Police to stake out night spots to catch drunk drivers
The Police Traffic Department will not be compromising this Christmas season when it comes to the question of drinking and driving. So if you’re thinking about going out for a drink as is customary around this time of the year, make sure you have a designated driver. This time around the police are armed with [...]
Gymnasium shooting case dismissed
The persons involved in the Gymnasium shooting more than a month ago made another court appearance yesterday and were read more charges, all of which were dismissed. All parties in the matter except Jason Langevine who was absent declined to give evidence against each other. As a result the three who were accused were ordered [...]
GBF distributes more than 60,000 books as it launches fair
For the past year the Guyana Book Foundation (GBF) has distributed more than 60,000 books to 19 communities, over 400 schools and 50 other educational institutions which include reading groups run by institutions like the Lions Club. Of the 60,000-odd books, 60 percent were distributed free of cost, particularly to schools in the hinterlands. The [...]
Murder suspect nabbed after 18 months on the run
Police have detained a 33-year-old deportee who has been on the run since he allegedly stabbed another man to death in Joseph Pollydore Street, 18 months ago. Kaieteur News understands that the suspect, Jermaine Conway, was detained yesterday at a Festival City residence. He was treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for a [...]
We’re working on information – Embassy Official
By Leonard Gildarie The United States said it is helping Guyana track down a suspected mastermind in a series of domestic terror attacks, despite local concerns Washington is doing little to help. US acting Charge d’Affaires in Guyana, Carol Horning, on Saturday acknowledged that this country has requested information on last Wednesday’s incidents. “The request [...]
Chicken farm poses serious health problems
Dear Editor, Often times, in our society, we experience the harsh reality of the suffering of the ordinary citizens. Enduring the suffering, would automatically make one ask, is there a law for the poor, humble and law abiding citizen and none for the rich and wealthy? This is the real life situation we are experiencing [...]
GRIF must benefit all Guyanese in a transparent and measurable way
Dear Editor, I wish to congratulate the President of Guyana on inking his first deal to monetize Guyana’s rainforest. Clearly, President Jagdeo’s vision of Guyana REDD + Investment Fund (GRIF) becoming the primary vehicle of economic growth is starting to payoff. However, I have some concerns which must be addressed my Guyana and also Norway. [...]
Freddie and Ravi Dev are the most widely read
Dear Editor, I think Frank Fyffe is right in penning Freddie Kissoon is the most popular columnist (Kaieteur News, November 9, 2009) though not necessarily the most respected and credible writer in the nation. Freddie is not quite a traditional journalist but a highly opinionated writer and people are interested in reading his views even [...]
Confiscated vessels back in Guyana
By Fareeza Haniff After more than one year now since five fishing vessels were seized by the Suriname authorities for alleged illegal operations in its waters, the vessels have now appeared in Guyana, with one of them being seized by the police. From all indications, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has no idea of the condition [...]
If UG was different Aliya Bulkan would have been alive today
Dear Editor, Deep from within my heart, I offer the purest of sympathies to Rustum Bulkan over the death of his brilliant daughter. I have one child, a daughter so I feel the immense pain of Mr. Bulkan. I got to know him during the reign of Father Morison as a crusading editor with the [...]
Sewerage system being prepared for installation of new pumps
By Sharmain Cornette Works to improve the Georgetown Sewerage System have been kicked into high gear with the clearing of sewerage chambers around the city. The move comes in anticipation of the arrival of new sewerage pumps, which according to Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) Public Relations Officer, Timothy Austin, is scheduled for next month. According [...]
NY-based Guyanese sentenced to 25 years for murder of ex-fiancé
Thirty-nine year old Harry Rupnarine has been sentenced to 25 years to life for the second-degree murder of his 22-year-old ex-fiancé Guiatree Hardat. Rupnarine was given the maximum sentence for the murder which occurred two years ago. His sentencing came two months after a Queens Supreme Court jury found him guilty of the murder on [...]
The day “Fineman” flew a vehicle like a plane in the skies with red ants inside
The Stabroek News’ editorial for Monday was interesting in terms of some questions the paper asked. It pontificated on the unusual occurrences whereby state institutions are visited with “terrorist” violence whenever the Government is facing a potentially life-threatening situation. The paper opines that the Government benefits from these mysterious hands of violence because they deflect [...]
Govt. not responsible for subordinates’ misdeeds
Dear Editor, I read the many letter responses to the torture of the 14-year-old kid in the various dailies. Like others, I too condemn the torture inflicted on the young lad. People have a right to be angry at the police for torturing this kid. However, I should note that some of the responses are [...]
The perpetrators of such Nazi acts feel justifiably protected by their political superiors
Dear Editor, A PPP associate is killed in some part of Guyana west of the Demerara River. Certain elements of the police force, not insignificantly happen to be of a particular ethnicity are activated to investigate. Their methods of interrogation, sanctioned by certain ‘bright’ people in the PPP regime, as a “little roughing up” resulted [...]
Legal Aid Clinic assisted over 16,000 persons in past 15 years
Over the past 15 years, the Guyana Legal Aid Clinic has represented over 16,000 persons from various regions namely two, four, five and six. These numbers include both criminal and civil matters and are dated up to September of this year. As of September 2009, the Clinic has represented a total of 16,264 individuals who [...]
The child torture case highlights need for a total reform of the state’s security sector
Dear Editor, The gulf separating the police from the public is not a new development, as police departments, especially in developing countries, seldom enjoy the respect and admiration of the citizenry for any significant period, often for a combination of factors beyond their control. This was summarised by the late Indian judge Mr. A. N. [...]
