Man’s skeleton found hanging
The skeletal remains of a man who has since been identified as 67-year-old Jocelyn Prince was discovered yesterday afternoon hanging from a tree on the southern bank of the Lamaha Canal. The discovery was made by some men who were hunting iguanas in the densely vegetated area. The body appeared to be in that position [...]
Bodies of mother and son recovered
Demerara river boat mishap… Relatives retrieved the badly decomposing bodies of 26-year old Malika Wilson and her three-year old son, Adam Wilson, who perished Friday evening in the Demerara River. The bodies were found in the vicinity of Charity in the Demerara River yesterday. The woman’s husband, Collis Wilson, said that the bodies were only [...]
Pastor in sex probe still to turn self in
Police were up to late yesterday still to arrest the Mahaica Pastor under investigation for allegedly sexually abusing his 17-year-old stepdaughter. The man had told Kaieteur News that he would have gone in to the police with his attorney but has still not done so. A source close to the Pastor said that he has [...]
‘Bones man’ is Soca Monarch 2010
(By Mondale Smith and Gary Eleazar) While Shelly G’s no show to defend her title proved a disappointment to some, none can complain about the 2010 choice for Soca Monarch. Before a celebratory crowd, Orlando ‘Bones man’ Johashen, 27, a Berbician of Tempe Village and a worker at the Guyana Forestry Commission, was adjudged the [...]
Slain woman’s children say cops not following up leads
- claim police still to trace threatening phone calls made to mom Close relatives of 78-year old Rajkumarie Mahadeo have accused the police of failing to follow up on several possible leads that could result in the arrest of her killers. They alleged that investigators are still to try to trace several threatening phone calls [...]
Dem boys seh….Is Mash and trickery
Tomorrow is Mash and dem boys know that it gun be a good day because dem gun find some women who gun want beer to drink. That is when dem gun be at dem weakest because de sun gun stand up in all its glory. De thing is that nuff of dem gyal know de [...]
Devious machinations in High Court admin system to be blamed
Lost Region 10 Seat… – AFC Alliance for Change Chairman, Khemraj Ramjattan, has lashed out persons speaking to the competency of the legal team that petitioned the High Court for the Region 10 Parliamentary seat. Ramjattan pointed out that in no way was the loss a result of the inability of the team of lawyers [...]
Gunmen terrorise Canjie family during robbery
An East Canjie, Berbice family was on Saturday evening terrorised by four gunmen who invaded their home and relieved them of an undisclosed amount of jewellery and a large amount of cash. Reports are that businessman, Zaheer Ali and his family of Besty Ground were attacked by the gunmen sometime around 19:30 hours. This newspaper [...]
GWI cuts off water supply to Diamond squatting community
- after timber company threatens legal action over land ownership By Michael Jordan The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has cut off water from the Great Diamond squatting community due to the ongoing land dispute between the residents and Toolsie Persaud Limited(TPL). Residents said that they have been without potable water for almost a month and [...]
Municipal budget likely before month end
- PR The presentation of the Georgetown Municipal Budget is likely to be unveiled sometime this week following a series of inter-departmental discussions which were still ongoing up to last week. According to Acting Public Relations Officer, Debra Lewis, each Department Head was required to justify spending in their respective departments in the quest to [...]
Grandmother drowns after falling from bridge
Sixty-one year old Selena Emelda Fredricks of 12 Field, Barnwell North, Mocha Backdam, a grandmother of 38 and mother of 10 drowned after falling from a bridge she was crossing around 15:00 hours on Saturday. According to her daughter, Joylyne Smith, Fredricks had consumed some alcoholic beverages and was brought home by her son and [...]
Tampering affecting interventions
El Nino… As farmers continue to face the harsh effects of dry conditions brought on by the El Nino situation, several of them residing at Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara, met with government officials Saturday. A large quantity of drainage pipes was also distributed as part of the interventions to ease the plight of farmers. [...]
Seasoned juniors impress at IGG Trials
Team will be formally released today By Edison Jefford Guyana’s seasoned junior track and field stars will snap up most of the available places on the national team expected to compete at the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) after turning in impressive performances yesterday at Enmore. Sprinters Chavez Ageday and Nadine Rodrigues won doubles while Winston [...]
Brothers stable after being shot by bandits
Grover robbery… By Latoya Giles The two brothers who were shot when brazen bandits attacked their business place on Saturday night are reportedly in stable conditions. Yesterday when Kaieteur News visited the two men who are patients in the Male Surgical Ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital, they were resting while relatives tended to them. [...]
van Lange caps a fine meet with 6th record, 4 toppled on final day
By Franklin Wilson Britany van Lange ended what can be termed a dream meet claiming her 6th record as the curtain came down on the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) Mashramani Meet which ended at the Castelani Pool yesterday afternoon. Joining van Lange with record breaking performances on the day were Niall Roberts, Soroya Simmons [...]
Bare Root gets 80 new water connections
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) says that it has installed 80 new services in the Bare Root community in the past months, reducing the incidences of residents having to travel far distances to fetch water. According to GWI, the measures are to maintain adequate levels of service during the current El Nino crisis. Senior water [...]
Chanderpaul completes 52nd First Class century as Guyana in sight of victory
By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with TCL Group & Splashmin’s Resort On the back of an unbeaten 105 from Shivnarine Chanderpaul and good bowling from leg-spinner Davendra Bishoo (4-46) and Esuan Crandon (3-34), Guyana ended the penultimate day of their Regional 4-Day cricket match against the Leewards Islands in a commanding position to [...]
Driver released following identification parade
Cocaine in wigs… The driver who was detained in connection with two British Nationals who were found with cocaine in their wigs at the Cheddie Jagan International Airport, Timehri, has been released. This newspaper was told that the driver who reportedly took the two women to the airport has been released without any charge. Sources [...]
Williams is 19th R&R 40-mile road race champion
Geron Williams paced his way to victory from a field of 33 riders to win the 19th edition of the R&R sponsored 40-mile cycle road race which took place yesterday morning on the West Demerara, from the Demerara Harbour Bridge to Bushy Park on the East Bank of Essequibo and back. Williams, competing in his [...]
Toucan Industries Squash Tournament concludes
National players competing in the final round of the 2010 KRAFT sponsored Mash junior squash tournament, gave the crowd quite a treat on Sunday afternoon, as they all seemed to save their best for last. There were three impressive five setters which reminded everyone present why Guyana are the two time defending Caribbean champions in [...]
Greaves storms to victory in Forbes Burnham 87th Birth anniversary race
Alonzo Greaves outmaneuvered a top class field to earn victory and the top cash prize in the Annual Forbes Burnham birth anniversary cycle road race was took place yesterday afternoon from Homestretch Avenue to Belfield and back. In early afternoon sun which saw steady and strong Atlantic winds hitting the riders, Greaves won the 32 [...]
All systems in place for inaugural Pro/Am boxing card
Former secretary of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC), Trevor Arno is very upbeat about the inaugural Pro/Am boxing card scheduled for the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall this Friday, February 26 and is urging the public to support the initiative. Arno reviewed the card and assures that the principals are all capable of providing [...]
Cycling Federation congratulates Williams
The Guyana Cycling Federation has extended congratulations to Gerron Williams on his selection as “Junior Sportsman of The Year”. In a release form federation PRO Julian Alves, it states, “It is an honour richly deserved as Geron Williams rode brilliantly and majestically during the year 2009, highlighted by his marvellous and exhilarating victory in the [...]
Mental Hospital to receive facelift
FORT CANJE, BERBICE – More attention is to be given to the National Psychiatric Hospital at Fort Canje this year. This is according to the Chairman of Region Six Zulfikar Mustapha. According to him, once the 2010 Regional Budget is approved, some $7.5 million should be allocated to the National Psychiatric Hospital. The amount is [...]
Leaning Town Hall tower is accident waiting to happen – Town Clerk
NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – The 75-foot tower at the New Amsterdam Town Hall is falling apart and the Council does not have enough in the coffers to preserve it. Two Wednesdays ago, pieces of wood and broken glass broke off causing minor injury to a passer-by and a staff member. On Friday, Town Clerk Angellina [...]
