Police officer acts as enforcer, steals car
The police have launched an investigation into the conduct of an Assistant Superintendent who used his office to act as an enforcer to repossess a car which is the subject of a dispute involving three parties. Kaieteur News understands that the officer broke into a Berbice yard and forcibly removed the vehicle on behalf of [...]
GTT&T jingle finalist crowned Miss Bartica Regatta 2010
Annece Hicks can wow the toughest of crowds with her melodious voice. Sunday evening she wowed a crowd with not only her voice, but also her intelligence, beauty and charm. For that she was crowned Miss Bartica Regatta 2010. Annece outshone eight other contestants as she walked away with the coveted title. Her runners-up were [...]
Guyana rum exports face major threat
- as Europe cuts key funding for spirits The rum producers of the Caribbean, of which Guyana is part of, are protesting the European Commission’s (EC) decision to cut off funds to the region’s spirit manufacturers. The news was broken of the decision last week by columnist of Kaieteur News, Sir Ronald Sanders. The industry [...]
Police detain owner of hit-and run car
Police have detained the owner of the car which was involved in the Good Friday night hit-and-run accident in Diamond Housing Scheme in which 27-year-old Ramona Harris was killed. Kaieteur News understands that the 40-year-old man was taken into custody after turning up at the Brickdam Police Station yesterday, accompanied by an attorney. The vehicle [...]
Rice sector records good first crop – Robert Persaud
The fifth of 12 drying floors has been commissioned by Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, part of the $400M El Nino intervention by President Bharrat Jagdeo, to safeguard the livelihood of rice farmers. This follows a similar commissioning at Crabwood Creek on Saturday. Minister Persaud told the farmers gathered [...]
Dem boys seh…Obeah chase way rain Easter Monday
Was confusion Easter Monday. People buy dem kite since Saturday and dem prepare. Dem wake up and all of a sudden rain start. De farmers cuss. Some of dem phone Robert and ask he why he didn’t think that once Guyanese got to enjoy demself rain does fall. If s cricket, is rain; if is [...]
Imported kites ruled Georgetown Easter skies
(By Mondale Smith and Dale Andrews) Thousands flocked to the Georgetown seawall and the National Park yesterday in a most colourful social setting as kite-flyers joined the Christian community in the observance of Easter celebrations. Traditionally, Easter Monday is set aside to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is the son of [...]
Demolition crews visit New Amsterdam roadside vendors
Demolition crews attached to the Ministry of Public Works, on Saturday afternoon demolished several stalls along the entrance to the New Amsterdam Hospital. One stall holder told this newspaper that they had received warning letters from the Chief Works Officer, Rickford Lowe, since last December. The woman explained that the letter accused the stall holders [...]
Guyana-born Cultural Ambassador takes tradition to Essequibo
Guyana-born award-winning cultural ambassador, natural lifestyle consultant and master drummer, Menes De Griot, was home to bring a traditional twist to Easter celebration in his country of birth this weekend. Griot, son of the late Art Sebastion Broomes, helped celebrate Easter in true Kweh Kweh tradition on the Essequibo Coast from April yesterday. His celebration [...]
A recognition most deserved : Daphne Rogers honoured
It was an evening of nostalgia laced with songs, dances and drama. There were also the tributes. The venue was the Theatre Guild and the occasion was a celebration of the contributions by Daphne Rogers, dubbed by the Actors Action Association as a cultural icon. The Actors Association sponsored the occasion Sunday evening and everyone [...]
Buxtonian girl goes missing
A mother of 43 Company Path Buxton, East Coast Demerara, is worried over the sudden disappearance of her 12-year-old daughter. The woman, Marjorie Niles, said that she last saw her daughter, Melissa Stephens, Sunday morning last when the girl left their home to run an errand in Georgetown. The woman said that she then called [...]
Long-awaited Broadcasting Bill, FOI… Expect it in Parliament by August – AG says
The long-awaited, overdue Freedom of Information (FOI) and Broadcasting Bills, are finally expected to be tabled in Parliament by August the latest, a government official says. Responding to questions last week on how soon, Minister of Legal Affairs, Attorney General, Charles Ramson, said that the Broadcasting Bill is still on the desk of the Prime [...]
M&CC gearing to improve service delivery with improved and novel progs
In recognition of the fact that revenue collection is crucial to the delivery of services to the citizens of the Georgetown, a sum of $145 M has been allocated to aid this process. Toward this end, the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) will focus on strengthening and introducing a number of departmental programmes. [...]
6,000 persons log online to solve global problems
More than 6,000 persons around the world, including from Guyana, took part last week in the online forum to find answers to some of the global problems. According to Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the United States Agency For International Development (USAID) which has been pushing the Global Pulse 2010 initiative, 155 countries posted 9,000 ideas, reactions, [...]
‘Liquid Honey’ wins preliminary round of ‘Miss Bootilicious 2010’
The excitement was electric and the vibes were purely pulsating last Saturday when the twelve ‘Bootilicious Ladies’ faced off at the Club Ice Sports Bar for the 2010 Miss Bootilicious title. The event was staged last week. Though it was just the preliminary round from which four contestants were eliminated, the ladies each tried to [...]
Child Protection Service entertains Kids
Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is one of Christianity’s most important holidays. Director of Child Protection Services, Ann Greene and other members of the agency, along with 100 plus children from the Drop-in and Sophia Care Centres, yesterday celebrated Easter with a fun-day filled with excitement at the National Park. According [...]
Extensive collaboration and co-ordination needful among regional managers
The models of management applied and practiced locally in most instances may differ from what is found in text books. This observation was made recently by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Kellawan Lall, when he addressed a gathering of regional officials. That meeting, which was a collaborative attempt between the Regional Development and [...]
Shot carjacker was known to police
Investigations have revealed that the carjacker who was shot by police ranks on Princes Street, Sunday afternoon, has several matters of a similar nature pending at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Godfrey Cheddi Bacchus, 22, according to a senior police officer, is a well known menace to society. The official said that charges would be laid [...]
E-Networks Inc. acquires Broadband Inc. and Freedom Online
E-Networks Inc. announced yesterday that in its thirst for expansion in the Information Technology Sector, it completed the multimillion-dollar acquisition of Broadband Inc. and Freedom Online Wireless Internet Service Providers on March 17, last. Broadband Inc. started its operations in 2002 and has been providing wireless internet services to thousands of users nationwide over the [...]
Belles rebound in style on thrilling final day
Story and photos by Franklin Wilson in Bartica Neil Gonsalves of the Pomeroon dominated the 225 to unlimited category on day one of the 2010 Bartica Regatta Power Boat, Canoe & Jet Ski but was out powered on day two at the Golden Beach Circuit with the Belles taking over the dominance on an eventful [...]
Goodluck records back to back wins
Five-time West Indies Fullbore rifle shooting champion Ransford Goodluck continued his climb back to top form when he secured his second win in as many weeks at Sunday’s Spoon shoot held at the Timehri rifle ranges. Goodluck who won last week’s Recorded Shoot was bang on target at Sunday’s Spoon shoot dropping just one point [...]
Uprising upset Camptown in Mayor’s Cup Football curtain raiser
Uprising Football Club, known for its ability to create unlikely upsets, once again pulled the proverbial rabbit out of the hat to dish out a 2-0 beating to Camptown FC when the curtains went up on the Mayor’s Cup Football competition at the Georgetown Football Club Ground on Sunday evening. In a game characterized by [...]
National Novices Amateur Boxing championships set for this weekend
Action in the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association National Novices and Amateur Championships will take place from Friday to Sunday at the National Gymnasium. Keen competition is expected with the country’s leading amateur boxers on show as they seek national honours. Gyms from across the country will be represented with the bulk of fighters coming from [...]
Lower Corentyne crush Central/Upper Corentyne to reach final
A brilliant all round performance by Lower Corentyne saw them into the final of the Diamond Fire & General Insurance Under-19 Inter Zone Tournament organised by the Berbice Cricket Board. Playing at the historic Port Mourant Cricket Ground, Lower Corentyne defeated Central/Upper Corentyne by ten wickets. Batting first after winning the toss, Central/Upper Corentyne were [...]
Miss Republic destroys opponents to take the feature event
- Upsets and controversy order of the day Those who turned up for the Mega Easter Sunday Horserace meet organised by the Port Mourant Turf Club in Berbice had more than they bargained for as it was racing at its best despite a controversial ending to the Guyana & West Indian bred 3 year-old race. [...]
