In excess of $36B in currency presently circulating in Guyana
There have long been several calls by many in society to move from being a cash based society in Guyana but of the $215B in total Capital and Liabilities of the Bank of Guyana there is, as of February 10, last, some $35.6B in cash notes in circulation and some $642M in coins. This is [...]
HIV related deaths have notably decreased – Dr Shanti Singh
By Sharmain Cornette The impact of HIV/AIDS in Guyana has been progressively decreasing among the general population over the last six years based on the analysis of the available epidemiological evidence. This disclosure was made by Programme Manager of the National AIDS Secretariat (NAPS), Dr Shanti Singh, when she addressed a United Nations General Assembly [...]
Lindener fears death at hands of mentally ill grandson
A 68 year-old Lindener is fearful for her life. She claims that her mentally ill grandson who attacked her several times in the past has been left to roam the streets. The woman, Esther Ward, told this newspaper that her grandson, 26-year-old Eon Thomas, has in the past attacked her, once chopping her about the [...]
An all important lesson for our junior athletes
Dear Editor, An important lesson to be learnt by the junior athletes of Guyana is that, you have to be affiliated to an educational facility when there is a selection process for representation at some, or, if not, all overseas meetings. Maybe the same applies for overseas scholarships. This comes from a recent report in [...]
Calling all stray catchers
- Govt. pays $5000 per stray The government is moving to increase the fee it offers to those who catch stray animals in hopes that this will encourage more persons to take up the job and get the animals off public roads and bridges. Animals on roads have been a major cause for concern, since [...]
Guyoil golf tourney to be contested today
The Annual Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) sponsored Medal Play golf tournament will be played off today at the Lusignan Golf Course on the East Coast of Demerara. Approximately 35 golfers are expected to battle for top honours in the one-day event. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers with the best net scores [...]
Uprising, Parika, Hyde Park, Zeelugt and Vergenoegen record victories
Uprising, Parika Salem, Hyde Park, Zeelugt and Vergenoegen recorded victories as play in the Naresh Ramkissoon twenty/20 cricket competition continued recently on the East Bank of Essequibo. At Vergenoegen, in zone A, Uprising defeated the host by 31 runs. Uprising batted first and made 123 all out in 18.4 overs. Safraz Karim top scored with [...]
NDC says suspended Overseer not given hearing
Officials of the Eccles/Ramsburg Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), under fire for attempting to sell a playground in Republic Park, said that the land was only put up for sale after a “prominent, very well connected businessman” attempted to buy it but was refused. A press statement from the NDC bearing the signature of S.A. Khan, [...]
RHT Gizmos & Gadgets to face Albion in Ramcharitar 40 overs final
Defending Berbice 40 overs champions Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets (RHTG&G) will face rivals Albion Cricket Club in finals of the Ramcharitar Construction Firm sponsored Berbice Cricket Board 40 overs first division competition. The top seeded teams advanced after recording victories in their respective semi-finals. RHT Gizmos and Gadgets thrashed Port Mourant by 8 [...]
Large ganja bust at Gateroy
According to a release from the Police Public Relations Office, on Thursday last, police ranks assisted by the Guyana Defence Force Air Corps conducted a drug eradication operation at Gateroy, 55 miles up the Berbice River. During the operation, a total of ten fields of marijuana plants, comprising about eighteen acres, were found and destroyed. [...]
5th Annual Gittens one-day domino competition set for March 14
Domino lovers are gearing up for the 5th Annual One-Day competition organised by Gittens of Guinness Bar on Sunday March 14 at the National Gymnasium. The competition is opened to teams nationwide and has as the 1st prize a whopping $150,000. Second place attracts $100,000, 3rd 50,000 and 4th place $20,000. The entrance fee per [...]
Guyana to benefit from FIFA/CFU initiatives – Klass
- France, Dover to attend High Level Coaching Course Guyana’s football is expected to benefit from a number of initiatives outlined by the Caribbean Football Union in collaboration with FIFA. That is the word from President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Colin Klass, who called a Meeting with the media yesterday to report on [...]
GT&T’s int’l calls plunge 21% in 2009 fourth quarter
…illegal bypass, global economic climate blamed Atlantic Tele Network Inc. (ATN), the parent company of Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T), has announced that long distance revenues for its Guyana’s operations for the fourth quarter in 2009 plunged 21 per cent to $8.8 million from $11.1 million in 2008. This, ATN believed, is due to [...]
D Division are Community Policing Inter-Division domino champs
Outmatch Police and C Division Led by Arjune (17 games) and Clevon Glenn’s 15, D Division romped to victory in the CCS sponsored Community Policing Inter-Division dominos competition played on Sunday also at the Eve Leary Sports Club. D Division amassed 79 games to win the top spot ahead of Police who mustered 69 games [...]
THE SLOW DEMISE OF GEORGETOWN
Derelict vehicles which encumber the City Council’s parapets have been removed. These vehicles are lying in the Princes Street compound of the municipality. If the owners do not come forward and claim these vehicles and pay the penalties involved, then the vehicles are likely to be disposed of. This is a positive development within the [...]
LABA U-19 Final to be scorcher
Akeem ‘The Dream’ Kanhai will lead Amelia’s Ward Jets against Retrieve Raiders tonight when the two top teams meet in the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) Under-19 Final at the Mackenzie Sports Club court. Like Kanhai, Jeffrey LaRose is expected to marshal Raiders in the battle of the leading juniors in the Mining Town. The [...]
Cellink KidStage getting Bigger and Better
The place to be today, especially if you are talented youth, aged 4-14, is the Theatre Guild, Kingston. This will present an opportunity to showcase your talent and possibly win some cash in the Cellink KidStage talent competition. The fourth preliminary round of the Cellink KidStage was boosted last week when eleven contestants made it [...]
“Our strength is in our spinners”
- Says Zimbabwe Captain, Utseya By Edison Jefford Trying hard to hold back his obvious delight mustered from his team’s two-run upset win against the West Indies in the initial One Day International, Zimbabwe’s Captain, Prosper Utseya believes his side’s strength is in spin-bowling. That fact became evident at the Guyana National Stadium on Thursday [...]
Lady Jags, the colour of Guyana, the colour of tragedy
My eyes caught the faces of some lovely Guyanese girl all splashed over page 29 of yesterday’s edition of the Kaieteur News. I was curious because most of them looked European. And quite honestly I didn’t know what “Lady Jags” meant. So I read the caption. Lady Jags is the name given to Guyana’s female [...]
