Dem boys seh…People don’t strike in December
Guyanese like a foreigner and every time de same foreigner does shaft dem. Dem had de man from East Coast who claim that he bringing wrestlers from de World Wrestling Federation. People get wild because dem want see what dem seeing pun TV. De thing is that de same man who announce that he bringing [...]
Lawyer takes $33M in legal fees, children left with $500,000 each
Despite a final court judgment on the estate of dead Guyanese businessman, Victor Bourne, there is still some amount of controversy over how part of it was disbursed. Some of the dead man’s children are crying foul over the initial payment they have received. They believe that the attorney who represented them has not been [...]
Five carry same licence plate
It certainly is illegal for any two vehicles to have the same licence plate but the Guyana Defence Force is obviously an exception to the rule. This newspaper has observed that five vehicles that are assigned to the Chief- of-Staff, Commodore Gary Best, bear the licence plate, DFB 1. The official vehicle of the Chief [...]
Cash strapped GuySuCo pays CEO $2.5 MILLION monthly
- rent free furnished housing, guards, gardeners, domestic assistance, driver, vehicle, electricity, medical care provided Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Sugar Corporation, Errol Hanoman, earns a salary of some $2.5 million per month. His contract offered by the sugar company states, “Your annual remuneration while working in Guyana (including salary and pension allowance) will be [...]
A globe-trotting journalist and household name… Francis Quamina Farrier is this week’s ‘Special Person’
“One of the trophies I have which I really, really value very much is the parent of the year – The Bishops’ High School, 1987. I value that even more than my national award.” By Dale Andrews Most people know him as the globe-trotting reporter who brings you the unusual stories. But there is indeed [...]
Corentyne man dies in freak accident
ALNESS, CORENTYNE – Evert Shivgobin, a 20-year-old labourer of Lot 67 ‘G’ Alness Village on the Corentyne, was found dead about 05:00 hours on Saturday. The body was discovered with the neck stuck between two paling staves at his home. According to police reports, foul play is not suspected. Shivgobin appeared to have met his [...]
King Pele receives key to the Georgetown
- arrives to special Guyanese welcome By Michael Benjamin Edison Arantes do Nascimento, most popularly known as ‘King Pele’ was presented with the key to the city by Major Hamilton Green shortly after the world renowned footballer arrived at City Hall amidst wailing sirens of police escorts and admiring stares from those too far away [...]
King Pele’s visit should prove inspirational
Today’s footballers don’t understand history – Lennox Arthur Fifty-eight-year-old former National footballer Lennox Arthur is also known as ‘Mulling’, ‘Cross Eyes’ and even ‘Pele’ and he is credited with forming the Pele Football Club on July 18th 1971. The former National star named the South Georgetown club after the great Brazilian who retired from the [...]
Regent Street businessman sues for $200M over damaged property
The operator of Guyana Realty Investments Limited has sued Claude Deygoo called Eddie Boyer, Donna Deygoo called Donna Boyer, Sherlon Edmonson and the Town Clerk of the Mayor and City Council for $200M following the damage to a Regent Street business place last week. Acting Chief Justice, Ian Chang, upon reading an ex-parte application for [...]
Eddie Grant sends message to King Pele
Guyanese International Superstar Eddy Grant, who is on his European Tour with UB 40, has sent a live Video message from Liverpool in England to his iconic football hero, Edson Arantes Do Nascimento (King Pele). His Worship Mayor Hamilton Green welcomed the Brazilian Football National hero to Guyana at a Civic Reception at City Hall [...]
Arjune misses ‘double’ as Haslim hits ton
A pugnacious 112 from left-hander Wasim Haslim led hosts GCC to first innings points against Transport Sports Club (TSC), while Krishna Arjune’s magnificent 185 has put GNIC in a strong position to take first innings points from Everest at Everest on the second day the 3rd round of the Demerara zone of the National 3-day [...]
Tenders for access roads construction shortly – Brassington
By Leonard Gildarie The 150-megawatt hydro-power project at Amaila Falls is moving full steam ahead, Government says, with advertisements expected shortly in the newspapers inviting contractors to tender for the construction of access roads to the site. According to Head of National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), Winston Brassington, the US$500M project is on [...]
GPSU slams “grossly inadequate” 6% increase
- says it was not consulted The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has slammed the six per cent increase for Government workers and has said that it is grossly inadequate. Yesterday, GPSU President, Patrick Yarde, commenting on the increase, said that Government arbitrarily made the payout without any form of consultations with the union. The [...]
Investigations still ongoing into Desrey Fox’s accident – Traffic chief
In an invited comment on the status of the investigation into the accident which claimed the life of Minister within the Ministry of Education, Desrey Fox, Traffic Chief Neil Semple said that the police are currently taking statements from eyewitnesses. The Traffic Chief said that as far as he knows no charges are being prepared. [...]
Josel Educational Institute Donates to Comenius Primary
As part of the Christmas season, Josel Educational Institute (private) made a donation of foodstuff, shoes, toys and clothing to Comenius Primary Thursday at the private school located in Queenstown. The children who were very cheerful sang Christmas carols to much of the delight of the beneficiaries. According to the principal of Josel Institute, Cecile [...]
Region Ten emerged from the 2006 elections as one of the biggest political ironies
Dear Editor, I am encouraged to see that the public discussion on the economic (security) development of Linden (Region Ten) has attracted the attention of some, and I hope more; as long as the objectives remain clear, it is likely that some of the questions being asked, as to what can be done to advance [...]
Who is being dishonest?
Dear Editor, Who is being dishonest, BCGI or GB&GWU? Somebody is not telling the truth and abusing the newspapers to propagate their lies. This is being disrespectful to the readership and those interested in the truth. The liar must be exposed. The Bauxite Company Guyana Inc. (BCGI) is owned by RUSAL and the Guyana Government. [...]
An electricity company cannot be run like a stall in the market
Dear Editor, It is not the first time it has happened and it will not be the last. A few weeks ago many parts of a city of 200,000 people were almost totally without power. Many houses were in darkness and GPL-dependent businesses ground to a halt. Normal life was suspended. It was more than [...]
Another road fatality…
Dear Editor, Our not-so-friendly roads continue to take lives even as this year wraps up itself. The field of education has lost a scholar who, had she been allowed to, would have done wonders for our education system. I extend deepest condolences to the immediate family, friends, Government, and my colleagues within the education sector [...]
It does not have to be this way
Dear Editor, Health inequities are growing globally, between and within countries. In the end, it is the poor who become tragic victims of this injustice. “Our children have dramatically different life chances depending on where they were born. In Japan or Sweden they can expect to live more than 80 years; in Brazil, 72 years; [...]
Torture report silent on its widespread use by the security forces
Dear Editor, The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) notes the belated release by government of the report of its investigation into allegations of torture that was committed against a child, 15-year-old Twyon Thomas, by officers of the Guyana Police Force. While the report identifies the perpetrators of the crime against Thomas and recommends action to be [...]
Gunmen in Issano attack stole over $2M in gold
- shot mining camp GM admitted to city hospital Shot mining camp general manager, Vernon McKenzie said, yesterday, that the gunmen who attacked the 14 Miles, Issano, establishment on Friday had tried to kill him even after he had given them over nine ounces of gold. The haul is estimated to be worth some $2.2M. [...]
Corruption has developed into an audacious right and an entrenched culture
Dear Editor An MOU regarding cooperation on the fight against climate change, protection of diversity and sustainable development was signed on November 8, 09 between the Governments of Guyana and Norway. These two countries intend to set up a Guyana REDD Investment Fund (GRIF) which will receive result-based funds from Norway and other subscribers to [...]
Rousing from his slumber
Dear Editor, The ability of the President of the Guyana Bar Association – Mr. Teni Housty, to perform acrobatic maneuverings associated with his office needs to be commended. His competence to handle the mantle of his colleagues was surely recognised as the most suitable person to faithfully execute their “noble programme”. No one can deny [...]
Medical Council recommends that doctor be suspended
By Michael Jordan The Guyana Medical Council has recommended that police doctor, Dr. Mahendra Chand, be suspended for his unprofessional treatment of the teen who was tortured while in police custody. Kaieteur News understands that the Council came to its decision over the weekend, following its investigation which found that Dr. Chand’s actions, while treating [...]
