Gunmen tie up guards, lock them in rooms
cart off millions in equipment from engineering firm Masked gunmen, using boats, escaped with millions in machinist equipment and computers during a robbery at the Engineering Construction Cooperative (ECI) at Friendship, East Bank Demerara shortly after midnight yesterday. The robbers assaulted and tied up two on-site guards and remained at the scene for some three [...]
Spring tide causing panic in Montrose
Residents of Montrose, East Coast Demerara, are bracing themselves for the worst as waves as high as 20 feet, smashed over the sea defence, rekindling memories of a devastating flood almost two years ago. The high waves are as a result of the end of year spring tide and already residents are panicking. Muddy water [...]
Doctor fails to respond to Medical Council
By Michael Jordan Director of Medical and Professional Services Dr. Madan Rambaran has proposed to the Guyana Medical Council that the physician who treated the tortured teenage boy be given “a stern warning” instead of being suspended. He has also suggested that the physician, Police Surgeon Dr. Mahendra Chand, undergo a course on medical ethics, [...]
GT&T expresses disgust at Gerry Gouveia’s 911 comments
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company says that it views with surprise and disgust the comments reportedly made by the Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, Mr. Gerry Gouveia. Those comments appeared in yesterday’s issue of the Guyana Chronicle. Gouveia, according to the report, calls for the Company’s assistance in addressing the technical issues affecting [...]
GPHC sees increase in trauma cases
- but not an unusual holiday feature says Dr Madan Rambaran Of the 162 patients admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) during the period December 24 through December 27 last, 71 were victims of assault and 36 sustained traumatic injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Some of the traumatic injuries also [...]
Some people love poor people
This week poor people decide that dem and all can sport at big shot place suh dem go to Duke Lodge. De difference is that that when big shot go to certain place dem know how to walk, how to talk and even how to sit down. Poor people ain’t got that. Dem does do [...]
Warning Spring Tide can aggravate irrigation situation
The Ministry of Agriculture is advising farming communities adjacent to rivers and sea defence to take necessary precautions to avoid water accumulation and possible flooding as the spring tide is in effect resulting in overtopping of sections of the East Coast sea defence. According to the National Weather Watch Station, the spring tide, which commenced [...]
Another Guyanese celebrates her 100th birthday
While not many actually live to see 100 years those who actually do would see it as a great accomplishment. For Mrs. Mildred Elma Adams if she had to do it her way she would keep it simple. Today Aunty Elma, as she is well known, will be a centenarian and according to the well- [...]
Special sub-committee addresses GuySuCo exorbitant packages
The exorbitant packages that are being offered to some officials at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) are currently under review. This is according to a well placed source within the industry who informed this newspaper that a special remuneration committee is currently addressing the matter and should be completed soon. This review was a directive [...]
Policeman, accomplice charged for Crabwood Creek robbery
A police constable and his accomplice were yesterday granted bail on a charge in connection with the recent Crabwood Creek robbery. The police constable, Colin Jonas, and his accomplice, Marvin Samaroo, made their appearance at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Omeana Hamilton. Samaroo and Jonas were charged with robbery with aggravation. They allegedly robbed [...]
BK Int. Western Tigers and Alpha to clash in K&S final
Both win on penalty kicks over Pele & Sunburst Camptown By Franklin Wilson The action was grueling in both semi-finals of the 20th Kashif and Shanghai Football tournament on Monday evening last at the National Stadium, emerging victors after the dust was settled from the penalty spot in both games were BK International Western [...]
Monty Lynch’s Mal Skills coaching continues
U-15 youths benefit from 1-day Gymnasium session An enthusiastic group of under-15 youths yesterday benefited from a One-Day coaching session at the National Gymnasium conducted by former England ODI and Guyana middle order batsman Monty Lynch and another session is planned for Sunday at the same venue. Lynch, who represented his adopted country against [...]
Demerara Mutual announces $338M profit in 2008
Company not exposed like CLICO, Stanford – Chairman By Leonard Gildarie New regulations limiting overseas investments for local insurance companies are among the major challenges facing the industry, according to Demerara Mutual. The comments came yesterday as the insurance company announced a $338M after tax profit in 2008 with total revenues at $1.3B The profits [...]
Housing Minister plays on winning cricket team
As National players beat Wakanaam in fund raising match By Sean Devers Although he played a few club matches in Leonora, Minister of Housing in the Guyana Government Irfan Ali will never join former Minister of Sports Roy Fredericks as the only person to score a First-Class double century while serving as a government Minister. [...]
Vibert Conrad, an umpire with a strong passion for the game
By Rawle Welch After picking up a career best 7-10 against Transport Sports Club in a Frank Cup game, medium pacer Vibert Conrad, who represented Fogarty’s Sports Club in those days, mused over that outstanding performance during an interview with Kaieteur Sport yesterday. Conrad, who is back home on holiday and is expected to [...]
Year to end without GABF Elections
Federation becomes unconstitutional in 2010 By Edison Jefford With two more days left before the year ends, it is reasonable to assume that there will be no Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Elections in 2009, which will threaten its constitution. The federation’s election was supposed to have been earlier this [...]
Tennis body recognises P&P Insurance’s contribution
The President of the Guyana Lawn Tennis Association, Mr. Christopher Ram recently presented a plaque to P & P Insurance Brokers & Consultants Limited in recognition of its outstanding support towards the development of Tennis in Guyana. Mr. Ram lauded the contribution of P & P particularly in relation to the Summer Camps for Beginners [...]
Massive restructuring mooted as amateur boxing set for take off
Former boxing champion co-opted as Public Relations Officer Former Continental of Americas Welterweight boxing champion, Michael Benjamin was installed as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) when the executives of that organization convened for their inaugural meeting at the Olympic House, High Street Georgetown Monday evening last. Newly elected [...]
Rising Sun/Jumbo Jet Sprint Classic set for Sunday January 3
Hefty prize monies available The Rising Sun Turf Club in collaboration with Jumbo Jet Auto Sales and Agriculture Machinery establishment has organised a grand one day horse race meet set for this Sunday at the Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice. Over $5M in cash, trophies and other incentives are available in the season [...]
BCB declares 2009 as the best in its 70-year history
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) under the leadership of Mr. Keith Foster has declared the year 2009 as the most successful in its 70 years history. While the other County Boards are suffering from internal problems, lack of cricket played on the field and lack of sponsorship, the BCB has been able to organize cricket [...]
Confession to Bagotstown death? Utter nonsense -say police
The Guyana Police Force has denied that any confession has been received from anyone claiming to have knowledge of the death of Inshan Ally, 53 years of Pandit Street , Bagotstown, EBD, whose body was found on the roadway at Bagotstown on December 26, 2009, The police were responding to an article published in yesterday’s [...]
Outstanding performances highlight Martial Arts C/ships
A number of outstanding performances were recorded when the Harpy Eagle Martial Arts Academy held its East Coast National Championships on December 20, at the Beterverwagting Community Centre. Among those who performed outstandingly were Rebecca DeFreitas, Raul Thomas, Lazaro Scott, Shaveash Motielall, Romeo DeFreitas, Khadija St. Clair, Vanita MacDonald and Deon Bobb, who all won [...]
Sports & Recreational facilities for B Division Police
New Gym and mini play field to be opened soon The Berbice Police B division has been constantly undertaking projects to enhance their image and make life better for those in its employ in addition to the police community relationships, this is despite all the negatives that have been filling the air about the police [...]
Elderly woman finds man hanging in her backyard
An elderly resident of Triumph, East Coast Demerara, got a shock when she went to dispose of the contents of her bed pan only to discover the body of a man hanging from a rope under an unfinished house at the back of her yard. The discovery was made at around 04:30 hours. The man [...]
2008 murder suspect charged
A murder accused who had eluded police for over a year was yesterday remanded by the Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. The accused, Elan Azore called ‘Fugie’ of Melanie Damishana Housing Scheme, had inflicted a severe beating on the victim, leaving him to die in an abandoned house. It is alleged that between August 6 [...]
