Man on the run after killing wife, wounds mother-in-law
GLASGOW NEW HOUSING SCHEME, BERBICE – Yet another mother in Berbice was murdered and all fingers point to her common-law husband of 14 years, Rooplall Boodhoo, who is said to be on the run. Dead is 31-year- old, Lilowtee Seeram, called ‘Pinky’, of Lot 1068 Glasgow New Housing Scheme on the outskirts of New Amsterdam. [...]
Dem boys seh…..Don’t tell de doctor
Gambling is in some people bones. De casino open de other day but de rules is that no Guyanese can go inside to gamble. Well dem boys tun up de other day and announce that dem wouldn’t gamble. Dem find out that dem can only go in if dem have some foreign document. De situation [...]
Jagdeo defends Geeta Singh-Knight’s position on GUYSUCO board
… says she has significant skills Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo is defending the fact that Geeta Singh-Knight is a serving member on the Board of Directors of the Guyana Sugar Corporation despite the fact that she presided over the failure of insurance giant, Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) Guyana. President Jagdeo said that she [...]
Bandits shoot Hampshire man
Police were last night scouring the backlands at Hampshire, Corentyne, for three bandits who shot a watermelon vendor from the community. Reports reaching Kaieteur News indicate that the victim, Hansraj Samaroo, known as ‘Tiger’, was in his Russell Street, Hampshire, home around 21:00 hrs when the men, who were armed with a ‘long gun’, invaded [...]
New wildlife restrictions rejected by exporters
- association demands meeting with authority Wildlife exporters have formed their own association and are rejecting new proposals to further protect the industry. Earlier last week, Rudolph Thompson, Chairman (ag) of the Guyana Fauna Exporters Associations Inc., wrote to the Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Public Works, disagreeing with the proposed procedure and requesting [...]
Collaboration between regional officials crucial to education delivery
- Kandhai Although the Education Sector has implemented programmes geared at ensuring that the delivery of education is equitable, there are yet some regions that are not delivering at a level that is acceptable. This observation was made by Permanent Secretary within the Education Ministry, Mr Phulandar Kandhai, when he addressed a meeting of regional [...]
Rights of the Child, Gender Equality Commission now complete
The Rights of the Child Commission and the Women and Gender Equality Commission are now complete following the swearing in of the final commissioners. On Friday, Magda Pollard, a long-time women’s rights activist was sworn in to the Women and Gender Equality Commission, completing appointments to that Commission. Also on Friday, educator Bibi Ali, who [...]
All set for the first Rupununi Rodeo excursion
A private initiative that started out as an adventure for youths who are not afraid to take on some of Guyana’s jungles and forested areas last year has become an experience for at least 80 persons to have this Easter en route to the Rupununi Rodeo. The Foo brothers comprising Fabian, Orson and Aaron called [...]
Accused guilty of manslaughter
Rosignol murder trial… – Judge orders Probation Report Rosignol murder accused, Justin Bailey, was on Friday found guilty on the lesser count of manslaughter, by a mixed jury sitting in the Berbice High Court. Justice Winston Patterson had earlier summed up the trial to the jury which retired just after 13:30 hrs and returned around [...]
Guyana sending delegation in October – PSC
Guyana is sending a large delegation to neighbouring Brazil later this year, following the historic visit of a huge group of business representatives from that country last week. Describing the Brazilians’ visit here as hugely successful, Executive Director of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Roubinder Rambarran, yesterday also disclosed that several local businesses are continuing [...]
Mission Child Protection to get Halfway House
When the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security launched Mission Child Protection in 2007 it was to address the obvious need that exists in the country. This was to not only remove children from situations that were dangerous to life and limb but also to offer them the opportunity to have some chance at [...]
PNCR General Council must resolve to continue to fight injustice
Dear Editor, Allow me to take time out to wish the Peoples’ National Congress Reform (PNCR) every success in their first General Council Meeting for 2010. As we meet to review the party’s plans and programmes let us be reminded that this General Council is held at a crucial juncture of our party and country. [...]
Precaution must be taken as El Nino continues
Dear Editor, I have been following the responses and reports emanating from the print and broadcast media relating to the current El Nino condition and am convinced that some media houses are not fully aware of what is actually taking place in Guyana and further afield. Some media houses and opposition elements are only seeing [...]
Patterson is devoid of thinking
Dear Editor, There is a well known saying that goes something like…”There is none so blind like he who refuseth to see” and I am convinced that letter writer J. Patterson falls into this lamentable category conveying at the same time a politically-biased mind. He should therefore be better ignored. However, sanity dictates that the [...]
Standards are falling like nine-pins!
Dear Editor, I am appalled at the falling standards prevailing in Guyana. The widespread corruption, obscurity, and the high cost of living is deterring people from Guyana. Yes, they will visit, enjoy the hospitality and feast on the largesse of those ‘selected few,’ and even go back home (away from home) and pen servile and [...]
An admission to violations of the labour laws
Dear Editor, Minister Manzoor Nadir’s admittance in Kaieteur News, March 25, 2010, (US labour union under fire from government) that, “The LOSH department does recognise the GB&GWU as the recognised union for the bargaining unit” is his confirmation that he, the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc, Yoganand Persaud and Mohamed Akeel are in flagrant violations [...]
Reorganisation of the Extension Services is the way to go
Dear Editor, I wish to respond to a tarnished letter penned by Mervyn Williams, regarding the reorganisation of the extension service within the Ministry of Agriculture. Why can’t some politicians just make up their minds what they want and what they represent? I recall a few months ago where Mervyn made several swipes at the [...]
THE ELUSIVE INTEGRITY COMMISSION
THE LAW The Integrity Commission Act, Chapter 19:12 came into effect with the passage of the Integrity Commission Act No 20 of 1997. This law provides for the establishment of a Commission to ensure probity in public life particularly, among elected Officials and public officers entrusted with responsibilities by the State. Under this Law, the [...]
Would Brazil’s new highway across Guyana bring prosperity?
Dear Editor, Would Brazils’ new highway across Guyana bring any prosperity for all the people of Guyana or would it serve to benefit the few short-sighted elite? The impact on how the new highway will affect the local and indigenous communities should have been carefully assessed and impartially weighed-up. This should include law and order, [...]
A facile assessment of the roles, skills and characters of board members of GuySuCo
Dear Editor, I take the opportunity to respond to the letter by Mr. Nazim Khan (Kaieteur News, March 25), though not in its entirety; I believe the onus of a general response falls on the Company, and the individual responses left to the discretion of the persons specifically mentioned or alluded to in Mr. Khan’s [...]
King makes statement
- Grabs pole Reigning Group 4 champion Andrew King driving his tube-framed Mazda RX7 secured pole position after producing a blistering drive during qualifying sessions yesterday, at the South Dakota Circuit. King registered the quickest time of 35.304 seconds to relegate his main rival Mark Vieira into second place on the grid after he clocked [...]
The PPP and Corbin conspired to postpone the Local Govt. Elections
Dear Editor, The meeting between President Bharrat Jagdeo and Mr. Robert Corbin has generated considerable speculation about the nature and scope of that meeting. It brings into sharp focus either Corbin’s lack of judgment and naivety or his conscious decision to collude with the Jagdeo Administration. Mr. Corbin said in a statement that they discussed [...]
Stag Beer/EBFA 2009 Division One League ends today
Timehri Panthers face Grove Hi Tec in final game to determine champs The Grove Community Centre Ground on the East Bank of Demerara will be a hive of activity and tension when the final two matches of the 2009 Stag Beer sponsored East Bank Football Association Division-One League, are contested. With only one point separating [...]
Cricketing Guppies
West Indies are now firmly established as one of the “minnows” of world cricket. After the scare of their initial defeat by the Zimbabwean team, it was pathetic at how relieved our officials were to sweep the rest of the series. The performance of the team to secure that series victory did nothing to encourage [...]
Greaves tops field in feature 35-lap clash at NSC sponsored Meet
Linden riders dominate BMX races By Franklin Wilson Alonzo Greaves notched up another exciting win at the National Park, pedaling to victory in the feature 35-lap School Boys and Invitational race yesterday in a time of One hour 22 minutes 51 seconds. Robin Persaud crossed the line behind Greaves followed by Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams, Enzo [...]
