GuySuCo fires Booker Tate, withholds over $300M in fees
- to recoup $$$M in losses By Leonard Gildarie The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has withheld more than $300M (£1M) from and fired its consultant engineer, Booker Tate, over what has been described as “poor implementation and management” of the new Skeldon sugar factory. A senior GuySuCo official said yesterday, that the Corporation has started [...]
Mocha victim was alcoholic who left family
… Skeletal remains Relatives came forward yesterday to positively identify Jocelyn Prince, whose skeletal remains were found near the Lamaha Canal on Sunday. Police sources said that a female relative of the victim informed them that Prince had resided at Mocha, Arcadia, East Bank Demerara. Kaieteur News understands that the woman stated that the 67-year-old [...]
Trotman upbraids parliamentarians’ deteriorating decorum
…extends proverbial olive branch toward improving political relations “From this day onwards we expect the honour and respectability of this National Assembly to be restored and for us, its members, to reflect and personify the dignity that is expected as we get about the people’s business. Let us on this day choose to follow the [...]
Rohee accuses opposition of ‘dotishness’
…but hardly addresses security sector Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, spent little time on expounding on the budgetary spending on the security sector during his contribution to the Budget Debate. Instead, he focused on trying to debunk the arguments of the opposition. “What kind of dostishness is this?” Rohee asked in responding to opposition [...]
Machel for Mash Day concert
(By Mondale Smith) It seems that Guyanese Soca lovers can’t get enough of international Soca sensation, Machel Montano, since his arrival on the local shores and tonight they will have all of him musically along with his HD band. Today, the Soca sensation will be enjoying the Mash Day festivities for the first time before [...]
Cops checking GT&T printout to trace threatening calls
… Christmas Eve murder By Michael Jordan Detectives are checking the telephone records of murder victim, Rajkumarie Mahadeo, in an attempt to identify the individual who made threatening calls to the elderly woman prior to her death. Police made the disclosure, yesterday, after a daughter of Mahadeo accused investigators of not trying to acquire a [...]
First CARICOM-Mexico Summit opens
The first CARICOM-Mexico Summit opened yesterday, with hopes of strengthened relations and increase trade and investment opportunities. “What we are witnessing here today is the result of an expressed intent to deepen and intensify the goodwill, friendship and spirit of co-operation that have characterised our relationship over the past 35 years, said Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime [...]
Prosecution, defence clash as Berbice River marijuana suspects appear in court
The prosecution and the defence clashed yesterday as both sides tried to score early points when the three men arrested by police on a marijuana farm at Sand Hills, up the Berbice River on Saturday, appeared in the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s court before Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo to answer charges of possession of narcotics for the [...]
Guyanese doctor wins US$2.5M Pioneer Award
SALT LAKE CITY—A pioneering model that a University of Utah cardiologist proposes as a cause of heart disease is the kind of creative thinking the National Institutes of Health (NIH) likes to see—and reward with one of its most prestigious honors, a $2.5 million 2009 Pioneer Award. Ivor J. Benjamin, M.D., professor of internal medicine [...]
‘Mighty Rebel’ wows crowd to capture 2010 calypso monarchy
By Michael Benjamin Several hours of pulsating calypso music among 10 worthy contestants consummated with Geoffrey ‘Mighty Rebel’ Phillips’ dethroning 2009 Monarch, Lester ‘De Professor’ Charles. He also carted off the Calypso Monarchy, five hundred and fifty thousand ‘smackaroos’ and a beautiful trophy when the curtain came down on the National Calypso finals at the [...]
It’s Mash Day: Guyana’s 40th Republic anniversary party
(By Mondale Smith) The children had their chance on Saturday and it was a mostly colourful, topical showcase of energised revelling. Today, after months of preparation and millions of dollars in investment it is the day for Guyana’s ultimate Republic party. More than 30 bands are expected to hit the parade route in full and [...]
Hindu Sabha prepares for final Chowtaal Samelan
The Guyana Hindu Sabha will be holding the final of its 2010 Chowtaal Samelans this Saturday at the Annandale Mandir, East Coast Demerara. The Chowtaal Samelans have had a successful run, with the one held at the Mahaica Stelling attracting an estimated 1,500. Chowtaal Samelans were organised in all the regions. The Sabha said that [...]
Transgender group challenges Guyana’s ‘cross-dressing’ law
Long misunderstood and seen as legitimate targets for discrimination and abuse, transgender citizens used the occasion of the international commemoration of World Day of Social Justice to file a motion against Guyana’s law criminalising ‘cross-dressing.’ Last Friday, the notice of motion was filed before the Supreme Court of Judicature for redress claiming, among other relief, [...]
Three remanded to prison
Two British nationals and a local hairdresser who were held in connection with the “cocaine in wigs” drug bust at the Cheddie Jagan International Airport, on February 15, last, were formally charged yesterday. The women, Sophia Maria Hendricks, Victoria Peres and local hairdresser, Nola Chapman, called “Liz” of 1665 Achievement Place, North Ruimveldt, were all [...]
Revenue collection upgraded
City Hall has upgraded its revenue collection system with the reintroduction of computers at the Treasury. It replaces the manual system that was ceased in December last year; according to Deputy Mayor Robert Williams. He said that any person who visits the Treasury would be able to receive a print out of their taxes owed. [...]
Clothes vendor remanded for ganja possession
A 40-year-old mother of two was yesterday remanded by Magistrate Hazel Octive Hamilton. The woman, Gaitri Singh, of 46 Sheriff Street, is accused of having in her possession 421 grams of cannabis for the sole purpose of trafficking in narcotics. She pleaded not guilty and is being represented by attorney at law Ronald Burch-Smith. The [...]
Regional body starts work for 2015 agreement
- unhappy over slow pace of EU disbursements As Guyana continues to grapple with crippling price cuts from the European Union, its biggest sugar customer, a regional sugar association, has signaled intentions to start work on a new agreement that sees better prices and a more stable market for the region from 2015. The decision [...]
Malaria rampant in Mahdia
Malaria is currently “rampant” at Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) both official sources and residents have reported. An official source said that in recent weeks, seven out of ten smears taken from miners and residents are turning out to be positive for the mosquito borne illness. Residents have blamed the upsurge in cases to the absence [...]
Guyana-bound container vessel sinks off St. Lucia
A container vessel loaded with cargo bound for Guyana sank off the Coast of St. Lucia some time between Sunday night and yesterday morning. The vessel, ‘Angel N’, which is registered with Bernuth Lines had just left Port Castries when it encountered problems and sank with its entire cargo. It was scheduled to make a [...]
Region One rules at Children’s road parade 2010
(By Mondale Smith) After a day of sparkling, colourful, topical, relevant and cute displays at the nation’s 2010 Children’s road parade that featured tots, teens and young adults from the 11 education districts, the results are in. Region One, through its theme of ‘Embracing our Diversity, Celebrating our Heritage’ ruled the competition beating Region Three [...]
Thompson, Williams retuned as CCC President and Secretary
Cheryl Thompson was returned as President of the Continental Cycle Club (CCC) when that entity held their Annual General Meeting on Saturday last at their Lot 105 Duncan Street, Bel Air Park headquarters. Gemma Williams was also returned as Secretary of the 14-member executive committee. Following is the full list of executives that will serve [...]
Lashley captures Charlise Adams Mash Golf tourney
Mark Lashley had a lot to celebrate when he won the Charlise Adams Mashramani Stableford Golf tournament on Sunday at the Lusignan Golf Club, East Coast Demerara. Lashley who had an excellent day on the course in ideal weather conditions, returned 40 points in an impressive victory. Canadian Charles Hiebert continued to find the Lusignan [...]
P&P continues its support for Leguan cricket
At a simple presentation ceremony, Managing Director of P & P Insurance Brokers & Consultants Limited, Mr. Bish Panday recently renewed his Company’s sponsorship of an inter-club cricket tournament in the Island of Leguan. In brief remarks, Mr. Panday said that he was happy with the way the competition was played last year and had [...]
IGG Athletics team named
Five leading juniors unavailable By Edison Jefford Alternative commitments that range from examinations to lessons have ruled out some of the best junior athletes from the 2010 Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) team, which was named yesterday following trials at Enmore on Sunday. CARIFTA Games gold medallist, Jevina Straker, who won the 800m race on Sunday, and [...]
Canada-based Sunny Singh shows class
- Produces brilliant ride on Illogical to win feature event It was the perfect setting for a wonderful day of horseracing, brilliant sunshine, fast track and a packed house and all the other components came together on Sunday at the Rising Sun Turf Club organised Meeting which took place at Arima Park on the West [...]
