Line Path woman brutally murdered
- Husband detained LINE PATH, CORENTYNE – What began as a mundane day quickly changed for residents of Line Path on the Corentyne when the body of 43-year-old Nalini Bhoge was found in her home about mid-morning yesterday. Police in Berbice recovered a cutlass and an ice pick which were suspected to be the weapons [...]
Mother throws baby overboard
An eighteen-day-old baby boy at Weldaad Village West Coast Berbice, had his life snuffed out by his mother early yesterday morning. The child was reportedly thrown into a trench at around 5 a.m., by his mother, a 30-year-old with a history of mental illness. The tragic occurrence became known when relatives of the woman named, [...]
No soured relations expected – Chargé d’Affaires
Jagdeo’s criticism of U.S. role in Haiti… By Gary Eleazar Whilst admitting that she did not read the actual text, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Karen Williams says that there are no untoward ramifications expected as a result of President Bharrat Jagdeo’s critical statements against the United States as it relates to its role in Haiti [...]
Role, presence of U.S. Forces in Haiti dependent on its Govt.
- Chargé d’Affaires By Gary Eleazar U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Karen Williams, yesterday told local media operatives that America’s focus in Haiti is on humanitarian work and what that government, “needs from us and is asking from us.” In terms of balancing the humanitarian efforts in Haiti with the historical tensions between the two countries, [...]
‘Bloodied’ Haiti and donors look at recovery plans
Needs at least five to 10 years of international help to rebuild from the catastrophe PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – Haiti could start relocating homeless earthquake survivors from its ruined capital this week, but it will need at least five to 10 years of international help to rebuild from the catastrophe, the government said yesterday. Appealing for [...]
Dem Boys seh… Rohee miss de siren
Is strange how all of a sudden overseas calls get cheap. Imagine calls now deh at de same price dem Internet cafe does charge. Dem boys always want to know how dem Internet café could charge so little when de big company was charging so much. People use to lef dem home wheh dem got [...]
Man shot in neck during robbery
Horse cart operator Isaac King, 39, of 77 Durban Street Lodge, was shot once in the neck yesterday midday by armed bandits who robbed him of a gold chain and two gold rings. The incident took place at Cul-de-sac Street, North Ruimveldt. Up to press time doctors at the Georgetown Public Hospital were operating on [...]
Search for missing taxi driver in Wales Backdam comes up blank
Anxious moments turned into despair as the search yesterday for taxi driver, Bomeshwar Sukhdeo, called Anil, who went missing a week ago turned up blank, dwindling hopes for his safe return. A search party comprising ranks from the Wales Police Station and a West Bank Demerara Community Policing Group (CPG) accompanied by a relative, scoured [...]
Fire destroys main bridge on road to Lethem
Transportation in and out of Lethem has been severely hampered as a result of the destruction by fire of one of the main bridges along the roadway to the border community. Kaieteur News understands that the wooden bridge at Pirara, some 30 miles from Lethem is now impassable, forcing motorists who were already on the [...]
Sugar hits 29-Year high
Strong demand for sugar catapulted prices above 30 cents a pound in intraday trading to a 29-year high, according to the Wall Street Journal yesterday. The tight global supply situation was illustrated by news yesterday that Indonesia expected a 530,976-metric-ton production shortfall at the end of April, which will be met largely through imports totaling [...]
UG to offer Optometry programme from Sept.
– Dr Cummings By Sharmain Cornette The University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus, is poised to break phenomenal ground with the introduction of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Optometry. This disclosure was made by Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr Emanuel Cummings, during an exclusive interview with this newspaper. He revealed that the [...]
Taxi Service owner shot in chest
- gunmen flee with computer, jewellery The owner of Ezee Runnings Taxi Service was in a critical condition last night after being shot in the chest by two young gunmen shortly after 20:00 hrs at his Lot 46 Sheriff Street, Campbellville office. Eyewitness said that Davin Bholanauth, said to be in his early thirties and [...]
T&HD records staggering 55% drop in revenue
Government’s Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) says that it lost 55% of its income last year after the opening of the Berbice Bridge. As a result, 93 persons had to either be transferred or sent home. With the Berbice River crossing one of the biggest earners for T&HD, it limited the department’s capability to pay [...]
Korean businessmen see ‘a lot of opportunities’ in Guyana
Top Korean businessmen looking to buy raw materials from Guyana to fuel their country’s industries say they see “a lot of opportunities to co-operate in the very near future.” Dr Wan-Hee Kim, Chairman of the Korea Importers Association (Koima) told Kaieteur News yesterday he sees opportunities to buy bauxite, sugar and forest products, and possibly [...]
CJIA records $285M profit in 2009
…despite 17% drop in int’l aircraft arrivals By Leonard Gildarie Despite a severe global economic downturn, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), the country’s main facility of its kind, still managed to collect $600M in revenue last year, just $2M less than 2008. Its profit was some $285M. This was even in the face of [...]
World tour cyclist makes Guyana stop
A Nepalese cyclist on a world tour has stopped over in Guyana to promote his message of world peace and environmental sustainability. Fertemba Sherpa left his home on the outskirts of Kathmandu on Christmas Day 2003 to challenge communities and leaders around the world to do as much as they can to create sustainable alternatives [...]
Teen’s death at Bartica Hospital… PM inconclusive
A post mortem examination performed on the remains of 18 year-old Penny King has turned out inconclusive, much to the dismay of her relatives. The PM was conducted early yesterday morning at the Georgetown Public Hospital. The teen’s body has since been handed over to relatives who are now left to settle for not knowing [...]
GPL, M&CC to meet in court on March 2
Officials of the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) and the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) will have their say in court on March 2, in hope of finally putting to rest the dispute between the two parties. Yesterday, City Mayor Hamilton Green expressed optimism that an amicable resolution could still be realised, [...]
CJIA records $285M profit in 2009
…despite 17% drop in int’l aircraft arrivals By Leonard Gildarie Despite a severe global economic downturn, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), the country’s main facility of its kind, still managed to collect $600M in revenue last year, just $2M less than 2008. Its profit was some $285M. This was even in the face of [...]
Is Mr. Jagdeo criticizing the Obama administration?
Some people do not know place and time. Mr. Jagdeo chose Iran of all countries to launch an attack on the United States. Certainly, the U.S. of George W. Bush is not the U.S. of Barack Obama. Mr. Jagdeo also castigated the U.S. for hindering a CARICOM mission to Haiti. There are explanations for why [...]
PEOPLE WANT MORE THAN JUST PROMISES
One of the easiest things to do when we are frustrated is to hit out at others. We so often like to blame other people for not doing what we would desire them to do without asking why people act this way. Most persons act in their interest and these interests may not always be [...]
Curators’ course begins at National Stadium
International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Pitch Consultant Andy Atkinson commenced a curator’s course for local grounds men yesterday, at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Among those present at the course were Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony, Director of Sport Neil Kumar, Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) President Chetram Singh and Vice-President Bissoondial Singh. A group of [...]
TENNIS CLUB FORMED IN CORRIVERTON
- GLTA Executive pays visit One month ago, tennis player, proprietor of Venu Shopping Centre and AVON Distributor in Corriverton Vishnu Doerga made a phone call to the Guyana Lawn Tennis Association (GLTA) to ask its assistance to help organise and develop interest in the sport in Berbice. Well, amidst great weather last Sunday, the [...]
‘Screw’ Richmond Schools Football continues in Linden
Mackenzie Secondary, Linden Foundation and Christianburg / Wismar were the latest teams to register wins as play in the Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Memorial Schools Football Competition continued in Linden. Mackenzie Secondary inflicted a crushing 7-1 win over Marcie Craig Foundation Institute through a brace apiece from C. Charles (8, 18) and Rodwell Relmis (62, 63) [...]
Sean Baksh becomes Guyana’s 2nd level 3 swimming coach
GASA offers congratulations The Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) has offered congratulations to Coach Sean Baksh for attaining Level 3 Certification from the American Swimming Coaches’ Association (ASCA). Baksh, who has been in the coaching arena for about 15 years has a wealth of experience and will continue to be an asset to the fraternity. [...]
