Evaluation team determined Motilall had technical expertise – Jagdeo
“Not for me to be satisfied…If you award contracts based on Jagdeo being satisfied or not you would have not just a dictatorship you would have a subjective system for assessing people’s bids.” This notion was expressed by Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday when asked if he was satisfied with the road construction experience [...]
Government satisfied with 574M stelling
- Structure was tested in the presence of two ministers – BK Int’l BK International Inc, the contracting company involved in the construction of a $574M stelling at Supenaam, has distanced itself from the sinking of an attached pontoon earlier this week and said that it had completely handed over the facility to government since [...]
GUYOIL surpasses $1B after tax in 2009
…as Jagdeo commissions $170M Diamond Service Station It was announced yesterday during the commissioning ceremony of the newest service station of the Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL) in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, that in 2009, the company made some $1.1B after paying its taxes. This disclosure was made in the presence of Head of State Bharrat [...]
Dem boys seh…Wharf and Essequibo don’t agree
Robeson mussy get a stroke de other night. Dem boys seh that dem get news that a pontoon sink even before de wharf open. This wharf is to replace de old one at Adventure because de journey from Parika to de Essequibo Coast is too long. De truck and other big vehicles was to drive [...]
Millicent Smith-Springer is 101 not out
A jovial, assertive and energetic Millicent Smith-Springer celebrated her 101st birthday at her 203 Agriculture Road, Triumph, East Coast Demerara residence yesterday. Ms Smith-Springer vividly recalls her birthday as April 29, 1909. The mother of five displayed a marvelous memory for one her age as she named her 17 grandchildren and a number of her [...]
M&CC HIV/AIDS project positively impacting staffers, stakeholders – Beresford
By Sharmain Cornette As part of efforts by the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) to give more focus to the issue of HIV/AIDS, a number of programmes have been engaged to reach the various departments of the municipality. The whole venture, according to HIV/AIDS Focal Person within the municipality, Dale Beresford, comes as [...]
Duo remanded for stealing Hymac parts
Two men who claim to be living at the same address were remanded to prison after being charged with robbery under arms. The duo, Zaman Mohammed and Basil Balgobin, made their appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton. It is alleged that on Monday, April 26, last, armed with a gun, they [...]
Courtney Benn introduces prefab concrete boxes for culvert building
- will save weeks of construction time Government, in a bid to cut construction time on some of its major road projects, has asked its contractors to prepare more of its structures away from the worksite. Several culverts and other structures on the East Bank Demerara, as a result, will be benefitting from prefab concrete [...]
Guyana-born Sir Ian Valz dies in St Maarten
(By Mondale Smith) Two years ago Guyanese in the arts offered much kudos to St Maarten-based Sir Ian Valz, an outstanding Guyanese and Caribbean playwright and dramatist for his movie Panman, Rhythms of the Palms which won awards at the Brooklyn Int’l Festival and top honours in the narrative feature film category of the 2008 [...]
‘Sportainment’ to ignite T20 World Cup today
- Shaggy, Vegas, Fay-Ann set to perform at Providence By Edison Jefford It’s hype, it’s energy, it’s Twenty/20 Cricket of the highest standard, live in Guyana, under the theme ‘Bring It’ and there could not have been a better venue for the performances of international Reggae and Soca artistes, Shaggy, Mr. Vegas and Fay-Ann Lyons [...]
Union Executive seeks dismissal of Bauxite Co. lawsuit
A senior executive of the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers’ Union is asking the court to dismiss an action brought against himself and another executive by the Bauxite Company of Guyana, claiming that it is bad in law. The bauxite company had sued the two union executives, Acting General Secretary, Leslie Gonsalves and Carlton Sinclair [...]
Traffic advisory for ICC World Twenty/20
The Guyana Police Force has announced the restriction of heavy duty and slow moving vehicles from a section of the main East Bank Demerara Highway to facilitate the smooth traffic arrangements in place for the hosting of ICC Twenty/20 cricket matches at the National Stadium, Providence. A release from Eve Leary stated that “The Guyana [...]
Brothers in vigilante killing probe released
Police have released the two brothers who were being questioned about the beating to death last Sunday of 18-year-old robbery suspect Simeon Lawrence. It is now unclear whether anyone will be charged in connection with the teen’s demise. The brothers, who are from South Ruimveldt, were taken into custody after police received reports that they [...]
THE EYES OF THE WORLD ON PROVIDENCE TODAY
- ICC WT20 opens at National Stadium The eyes of the world will zoom in at the National Stadium at Providence today when the historic International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty/20 (WT20) tournament opens in the Caribbean for the first time since its 2007 inception. Tournament Director, Robert Bryan told members of the local and [...]
CHARLESTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT WINS PEPSI ESSAY COMPETITION
Prize winner Ashley Jaisingh(2nd left), Deputy Headmistress Blossom David (2nd right), Jaisingh – gets laptop, cricket tickets, and a chance to join the coin toss Georgetown, GUYANA – Pepsi, sponsor of the ICC World T20 and local bottler Demerara Distillers Limited, today rewarded secondary school students for outstanding performances in the secondary school essay competition.As [...]
Cop and taxi driver charged for receiving stolen excavator parts
Yesterday, a Lance Corporal of the Guyana Police Force and a taxi driver were granted bail after being charged with receiving in excess of $6M worth in stolen excavator parts. Lance Corporal Heralall Seeram was first to appear before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. It is alleged that on Monday [...]
Practice what you preach
Dear Editor, Annan Boodram qualifies the memorial accolades bestowed on Clarence Ellis with the comment that quote, “But Ellis stands in a long line of erudite, accomplished Guyanese who faithfully supported the regime of Forbes Burnham and whose voice was singularly silent on the issue of rigged elections. Now, supporting a particular party is an [...]
BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER
The PPP knew all along about the major land deals that the PNC entered into. They know that this information will establish beyond any doubt that that party only had a working class façade, but that upon closer examination was always deep in the clutches of the land-owning class. Land was given to the tillers [...]
It’s the teachings of religion that form the foundation of most moralities
Dear Editor, I must admit that I’m not a scholar, a sheik, maulana, Al Hajj or hold any of the accolades or offices that purport to speak on behalf of Islam. I’m only a servant of the creator, trying to do right. In Sunday’s editorial, (Kaieteur News 25th April, 2010), it was stated and concluded [...]
To argue that the Minister broke no law is downright ridiculous
Dear Editor, Response is made to Akbar Khan’s letter, “The Labour Minister did no wrong” (Kaieteur News 28/4/2010). To argue that the Minister broke no law in his handling of the unresolved six-month old impasse between the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GB&GWU) and the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BGCI) when the Minister [...]
Lady Jags aim to advance to final round
And establish themselves as one of the best in the Caribbean – Mark Rodrigues By Franklin Wilson When Guyana’s Lady Jags commence their historical training camp in Canada from next Monday to Friday at the Pickering Soccer Club, foremost in the minds of the players and coaching staff is qualification to the final round of [...]
Exactly how many of the public’s recommendations are in the Sexual Offences Bill 2009?
Dear Editor, I refer to the article “New Sexual Offences Bill Can be Conduit for Justice Overhaul” (SN 28/04/10) and would appreciate the opportunity to rebut! Two issues mentioned in the article above invite immediate comment: 1. Para 7: “…encourage a higher rate of conviction…” 2. Para 9: “… The Act also provides for training [...]
SASS Fast & Furious Regatta set for Saturday & Sunday at Splashmin’s
Brazilian Jet Skier & Stunts man Alexandra Sampiaio already here Regatta fans and lovers of water sports are in for an exciting time this weekend when SASS Promotions hosts what is anticipated to be a fabulous 2-day Regatta/Powerboat & Jet Ski competition at the Splashmin’s Resort, Linden Soesdyke Highway. Head of the Promotional Group Shalliza [...]
SN and KN reek with bias and disrespect
Dear Editor, I don’t know what else has to be accomplished for SN and Kaieteur News to show the normal courtesies for the Office of the President and President Jagdeo in particular. Let us get straight to the matter. President Jagdeo was given the highest award by the United Nations Environmental Programme. By now you [...]
World Cup Twenty20 2010 will be a Caribbean celebration, says ICC President
As the eyes of the cricketing world turn towards the West Indies for the latest edition of the ICC World Twenty20, ICC President David Morgan says the event is a chance to celebrate the unique contribution cricket in the Caribbean makes to the global game. Mr Morgan said: “Over the next 17 days, I am [...]
