CARICOM observer mission pleased with referendum
…as Vincentians say no to ‘President’ The CARICOM Observer Mission yesterday said it was pleased with conduct of the National Referendum on the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Constitution Bill 2009 held last Wednesday. Nearly 56 percent of voters rejected a referendum that would have replaced the British monarch with a president chosen by Parliament, [...]
Robber shoots teen, steals laptop computer
Police were last night hunting for a armed robber who shot an 18-year-old Cummings Lodge resident in the shoulder before escaping with his victim’s laptop computer. The incident occurred at around 20:00 hrs at the victim’s home. According to reports, the teen, Nico Mc Adam, was sitting on a bench outside his home with a [...]
Workers’ Union calls off industrial action, apologises to administration
After a one day sit-in, involving several staffers of the University of Guyana and the University of Guyana Workers’ Union (UGWU), the Union has issued a formal apology to the institution’s administration. Vice Chairman of the UGWU Frederick Kissoon told this newspaper that the apology was offered on Thursday during a meeting between Union representatives [...]
Midwives crucial to reduction of deaths from pregnancy-related complications
– Chief Nursing Officer By Sharmain Cornette More than 530,000 women die annually because of pregnancy-related complications, a reality that was highlighted Wednesday during a midwives’ conference held at the Regency Suites/Hotel, Hadfield Street, Georgetown. The conference which is the first for Guyana was held by the Nurses Association, the Midwives Sub-Association in collaboration with [...]
Canada-based Guyanese poet launches book in Guyana
Poet, teacher and story-teller Peter Jailall yesterday officially launched his fourth poetry book at the National Cultural Centre. Mother Earth – Poems for her Children is a 26-page book which contains 17 poems focusing on the beauty found in nature, and is based on his experiences in nature. Jailall has had a fairly different view [...]
McDonald performing favourably at World Scrabble Championships
Abigail McDonald has started her quest for honours at the World Scrabble championships and has experienced mixed fortunes. To date, she has managed to put up a strong battle and in her first game managed to defeat Marc Roddis of Sweden by a spread of 81 after amassing 369 to the Swedish player’s 288. She [...]
Osborne hits century as Sans Souci book final place
Wayne Osborne blasted a fine century as Sans Souci defeated Zeelandia by 70 urns in the first semi-final of the Busta 40 overs cricket competition played on Sunday at the Wakenaam Community centre ground in Good Success. Osborne smashed eleven sizes and three fours in scoring 102 as his team, who won the toss and [...]
Kala Utsav stages 16th anniversary competition tomorrow
Kala Utsav has been institutionalised in the annual calendar of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s, capturing Indian talent from across the country. Kala Utsav is an annual event of songs, dances, music, Kirtan and chanting of Ramayan. Tomorrow, the spacious lawns of the Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra, Prashad Nagar, will be the venue for the occasion [...]
More discussions before M&CC exchange cheques with GPL – Williams
The exchange of cheques between the Georgetown Municipality and the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) will not be possible until city officials are able to agree on a suitable plan of payment that will be beneficial. This disclosure was made by Deputy Mayor Robert Williams yesterday when he commented on the status of negotiations [...]
Kashif and Shanghai recognised for selfless service to football
Mc Rae’s Supermarket of Linden awards them with huge trophy The outstanding contributions that the Linden duo of Kashif and Shanghai has made to the development of football in Guyana have been recognized by Linden Establishment, Mc Rae’s Supermarket of Amelia’s Ward. Managing Director of the Supermarket Bryan Mc Rae in presenting a huge trophy [...]
Injured baby has breathing problems, moved to ICU
The one-year-old boy who was involved in the horrific Mahaica smash-up which claimed six lives last Saturday has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Georgetown Hospital after his condition reportedly worsened. According to a relative, Jonathan Bourne is presently on a machine which is helping him to breathe. The relative explained [...]
Joe Public no longer headed Guyana’s way
Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference affects Pro League schedule General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Noel Adonis has informed the media that leading Trinidad and Tobago Pro League side Joe Public will not be in Guyana as was anticipated for the closing of the inaugural GFF National Super League sponsored by FIFA under [...]
Abel’s ton spurs D’Edward to victory
Former Berbice middle order batsman Eon Abel slammed a pugnacious century to help defending champions D’Edward to a 7-wicket win over No. 2 in latest action in the New Building Society (NBS) Second Division 40-Over cricket Competition in Berbice. After No. 2 had scored 167 in 38 overs and D’Edward, in reply lost their first [...]
CHOGM 2009 opens with challenge to plot viable future
“Many of the people least able to withstand the adverse effects of Climate Change live in the Commonwealth,” – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II . By Gary Eleazar in Trinidad Trinidad and Tobago was on display to the world yesterday and it did not fail to impress as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) [...]
Singh leads Canal Number 2 SC to 7-wkt win against Cultural
National left-handed batsman Gajanand Singh celebrated his inclusion in the Guyana first Class training squad with a Man-of-the-Match performance yesterday to lead Canal Number 2 Sports Club to championship honours in the New Line Aqua Farm West Demerara cricket competition. The 22-year-old Singh, a former West Indies under-19 player with five 1st class matches to [...]
Mayor’s birthday football tourney continues next week
Action in the Mayor Hamilton Green birthday 7-a-side football tournament is set to continue on Wednesday and Friday of next week, while the final will be contested on Friday December 11 all at the Tucville ground. The tournament is in its knockout phase as team’s battle for the attractive cash prizes on offer for the [...]
The good deeds Ali performed will live on
Dear Editor, December 3rd 2008 is remembered as we observe this first anniversary of the brutal murder of our colleague Feisal Feroze ‘Robert’ Ali, and we, the members of the NFA renew the call for justice and closure for the family. The continuity of the good that Shakespeare wrote of may be “interred with his [...]
Residents complain about “Dutty Friday” dances
Dear Editor, This problem continues to plague our society and communities. I am referring to the playing of music loudly and disrupting public peace. I wish to bring to your attention one of the many “The Dutty Friday” dances in Albouystown. As I recalled in one of your dailies you did a small article highlighting [...]
Always prepare for an attack in any dense forest area
Dear Editor, A short while ago during a memorable adventure project in the dense mining area of Guyana, I vividly remember a walk of about 30 miles in slush mud, traversing over steep hills with a back pack and other luggage and even passing by some strange looking characters. During the return aspect of the [...]
Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha with charity, prayer
The next two days will be filled with socialising, good foods and presents for Muslims countrywide. The three-day Muslim holiday of Eid-ul-Adha began yesterday. Muslims around the world will celebrate the story of Abraham and his willingness to fully submit to God. The holiday is both religious and fun-filled – a time especially loved by [...]
Would Venezuela and a subservient Guyana put an end to drug trafficking?
Dear Editor, An embattled Hugo Chavez seems to be buckling under US pressure to show that he is doing something to allay US concerns on the drugs traffic to the US. The blowing up of bridges and halting of trade relations with Columbia may be a clever ploy of shielding Venezuela from its domestic problems [...]
GLU to move to conciliation for pay increase for M&CC workers
By Sharmain Cornette In another attempt to convince the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) that its staffers, particularly the rank and file, are in dire need of a boosted remuneration package, representatives of the Guyana Labour Union (GLU) met with those of the municipality. At the council’s statutory meeting on Monday last, Acting Town Clerk, [...]
‘Aunt Millie’ still keen at 105
By Yannason Duncan The mood at Reliance Village, Essequibo Coast, on Thursday last was most celebratory, as close relatives and friends took the wonderful opportunity, to be a part of the merriment associated with a treasure of the Cinderella County, Mrs Millicent Jackson, or as she is popularly referred to ‘Aunt Millie’. The occasion was her [...]
Another death blow to the
Dear Editor, There are some serious double standards going on. Dr. Roger Luncheon’s response to the strike by the bauxite workers for increased wages is to talk about mature decision-making, Government understanding the global crisis, RUSAL finances and other bauxite companies around the world are closing their doors and walking away. The doctor cannot name [...]
THE GLOBE TROTTER
In the run up to the First Test Match in the current series between Australia and the West Indies, there were concerns about the possible effects of jet lag on the performance of the West Indies captain who had earlier returned to Jamaica to be with his mom who was sick. In fact, Chris Gayle, [...]
