Woman slapped with four more charges for fraud
Simone King, also called Diana De Nobrega, the woman who allegedly embezzled millions of dollars from unsuspecting customers under the pretence that she could deliver motor vehicles to them, was yesterday slapped with four additional charges for obtaining money by false pretence. It was alleged that King obtained $300,000 on December 9, 2009 from Eslyn [...]
William Walker captures Toolsie Persaud Golf tourney
William Walker showed his mettle in winning last weekend’s Toolsie Persaud Group of Companies Medal Play Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course, East Coast Demerara. Walker recorded a net 68 from a gross 78 playing off a 10 handicap to turn back a strong challenge from the field. The consistent Mark Lashley who won [...]
Gov’t seeks competition in airline industry
…as Caribbean Airlines moves to increase fares The government is looking to increase competition in the airline industry following moves by Caribbean Airlines to increase fares. Secretary to Cabinet, Dr Roger Luncheon, yesterday described the move by Caribbean Airlines as “an injustice” expressing public sentiment that Guyanese are “being shafted.” He said that the increased [...]
Cycling Federation hold AGM Saturday March 20
The Guyana Cycling Federation will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, March 20 at the YMCA Thomas Lands starting at 4:30 pm sharp. Although at this AGM there will be no election of office bearers (this will be done at the AGM slated for 2011) many important matters will be discussed and all members [...]
City Hall commences demolition on illegal construction
The City Engineer’s Department of the Georgetown Municipality on Tuesday effectively halted and started to demolish structures that were illegally fashioned at the corner of Oronoque and Charlotte Streets, Bourda. Reports are that a city businessman who had not sought permission from the City Council ahead of the project engaged the works. City Officials condemned [...]
GRA confirms $600,000 fraud at city wharf
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has confirmed a report by Kaieteur News of yet another major fraud involving one of its staffers. This time, a statement from Commissioner-General, Khurshid Sattaur, said that an estimated $600,000 may have been missing. While the release did not state the wharf, the report in this newspaper on Wednesday had [...]
West Indies players visit Orphanage
present 30 tickets for Saturday’s ODI match Senior batsman, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and three of his West Indies teammates delighted the boys of St John Bosco Orphanage on Wednesday afternoon when they paid a visit which was organised by Digicel. The boys could hardly believe that the master batsman who they follow on television, along with [...]
Floodlights defeat Canal #1 Masters in feature night softball cricket match
Donate $100,000 to McGill Sports Club Cricket fans turned up in their numbers at Ochoo Cricket Ground to witness for the first time softball matches playing under lights last Saturday night at Canal #1. In the main event Canal #1 Masters played Floodlights in a 20/20 softball affair. Canal #1 Masters won the toss, batted [...]
Unregulated open pit mining leads to more tragedy
An open mining pit 75 feet deep in sandy soil permeated by water is an accident waiting to happen. One day after the tragedy at White Hole, the question is being asked: why was mining allowed in so deep a pit? And knowledgeable persons close to the mining industry were also calling for the enforcement [...]
Obsession on Pathology
One of the fallouts of our system of governance that incorporates an institutionalised opposition is the encouragement to the latter to focus on identifying either the missteps of the government or on their inability to fix the various ailments that may afflict the body politic. And that creates its own dilemma. From the days when [...]
Allegedly chain snatcher remanded
A 22-year-old man from North Ruimveldt who allegedly stole two gold chains was remanded when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. Clint Gobin of 3382 North Ruimveldt allegedly stole the gold chains from Brian De Santos on February 22. He was unrepresented by attorney yesterday when the charge was read to him. De [...]
East Coast Holi Mela attracts thousands
THE East Coast Pandits and Mandir Leaders group pulled off another historic event with the Holi Mela at Enmore Blossom Scheme, East Coast Demerara last Saturday. The mela attracted more than 5,000 people. Organisers said that the extraordinary attendance and participation indicated that Hindu festivals and occasions can still be celebrated in a dignified way [...]
It is past overdue the recording of our history be honest
Dear Editor, Reference is made to Mr. Mohamed Khan’s letter, “Dr Jagan was a working-class intellectual and agitator”, published in SN, March 1, 2010. Dr. Jagan’s contributions to Guyana’s development and underdevelopment must be duly recorded. Not overstated or understated. It is past overdue the recording of our history be honest. The media can help [...]
Narcissism lives in Guyana
Dear Editor, I read Freddie Kissoon’s article on his bewilderment at Prem Misir and Randy Persaud’s apparent lack of morality and ethics and their craving for visibility in the independent newspapers. I recently witnessed an exchange in conversation between a high ranking government Guyanese official and a university student in New York. The question asked: [...]
Extended dry spell worries GuySuCo
The El Nino phenomenon, which is drying up irrigation canals and water conservancies, is also proving to be a headache for the sugar industry. “Availability of water has been hindered by the dwindling levels of the canals, rivers and conservancies the industry relies on to irrigate the estates,” the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) stated. The [...]
GuySuCo is always appreciative of constructive engagements
Dear Editor, With reference to a letter published in Kaieteur News of March 2nd 2010 by Mr. Sasenarine Singh, the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) wishes to state that it is always appreciative of constructive engagements as it seeks to not only revamp, but expand the sugar industry to an unprecedented level over the next [...]
Stakeholder organizations get $20M refrigeration equipment
Refrigeration equipment worth more than $20M were handed over on Tuesday by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hydrometeorlogical Service, National Ozone Action Unit, to stakeholders of various organisations. Among the beneficiaries are the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Training Centre, Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Centre, Anna Regina Technical Institute, New Amsterdam Training Institute (NATI), Georgetown Technical Institute [...]
FDA to enforce rising of standards
In a few weeks the Allied Health Professional Bills would come into force and over the next few months the issue of the Food and Drug Act of Guyana would be made more explicit and will be made more easily enforceable, according to the Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy. Food and other products intended [...]
The culprits must be made to face the law
Dear Editor, I read the horrible story of the three sisters, and my heart goes out to those girls, but I am calling on the police and the relevant authorities to investigate this matter thoroughly. I was told by neighbours that the mother and father, who are both alcoholics, are in the habit of being [...]
Why Burnham intervened in the making of Aggro-Seizeman
Dear Editor, I refer to Kaieteur News article of Sunday 28 February, captioned “Local film industry may finally receive much needed support –President.” I wish firstly to make a small correction. The 1974 full length feature film Aggro-Seizeman was produced by myself and not directed by me. In fact there were two directors – James [...]
At the doorstep of the founder
The assessments by former PPP insiders that Mr. Jagdeo and other PPP leaders have strayed from the path of Cheddi Jagan go on non-stop. The letters on this theme can be read quite often in both independent dailies. The cry from all of them is that Dr. Jagan would not have administered the affairs of [...]
THE CASINO SHOULD BE OPEN TO ALL
The Constitution of Guyana protects against discrimination on the grounds of place of birth. Thus any law which is said to discriminate against Guyanese on the basis of their place of birth can be subject to challenge as being inconsistent with the highest law of the land. A law was passed in Guyana to facilitate [...]
The square pegs, in round holes are the new shackles on this nation’s citizens
Dear Editor, Kindly allow me the space in your publication to air what I consider as facts. My history in this part of Eden, began with the arrival of my great grandfather, age 10, and his mom just past her teen’s rescued under the labour trade, by the British East India Company from the oppressive [...]
Suriname makes unsubstantiated claims in quest for CET waivers – Minister Persaud
Guyana has always and will continue to be supportive of Suriname’s intention to import sugar from extra-regional sources, once it is premised by the Guyana Sugar Corporation’s inability to meet the needs of the market. This is according to Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud, who was at the time responding to an article in the Suriname [...]
