Taxi driver shot twice fighting off bandits
Up to late last night doctors at the Georgetown Hospital were still battling to save the life of 37-year-old taxi driver Shawn Dummett who was shot twice by one of two bandits during what is initially being considered a botched robbery. Dummett, of 209 Lamaha Gardens, was shot in the chest and abdomen while fighting [...]
Awardee not required to comply with local tax laws – Brassington
One condition for a local contractor to qualify to secure a contract is to satisfy all the tax requirements. Synergy Holdings Inc. head, Makeshwar Motilall, has failed to satisfy a tax requirement in the United States. Winston Brassington of the Privatization Unit and also of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), told this [...]
Paediatric operations conclude, but close monitoring will continue
– Dr Gary Stephens By Sharmain Cornette “Do I have to do another surgery?” was the urgent concern of six-year-old Jeneen Henry when she awoke from open-heart surgery yesterday morning. The first grade St Margaret’s Primary School student was at the time directing her concern to a nurse as she lay in the recovery room [...]
“I never received any file from the police” – DPP
Director of Public Prosecutions Shalimar Ali-Hack said she is highly peeved at the fact that some police officers blatantly practice to misguide the public when they claim that she is in possession of a criminal file when that is not the truth. The DPP made this comment yesterday, after ranks from the Ruimveldt Station claimed [...]
Guyana expects much from CARICOM-Brazil summit
The Guyana Government has high expectations for the April 26 CARICOM-Brazil Summit. The Government spokesman and secretary to the Bharrat Jagdeo Cabinet, Dr Roger Luncheon said on Thursday that the government will be fully represented at the event. He told reporters at a media conference that Brazil has much to offer not only to Guyana [...]
Dem boys seh…Is thiefing and jail bait
Young people active. Dem like sex and man and woman alike does chase after sex. A few years ago was alright if de gyal was 13. But dem change de law fuh stop de pace what dem young boy and gyal was going. Imagine dem boys tremble de other day when de police lock up [...]
Berbice facing paddy bug outbreak – GRDB
- Farmers urged to spray fields simultaneously By Leonard Gildarie Authorities are monitoring a possible outbreak of paddy bug which is threatening Berbice rice farmers who are now attempting to recover from the ravages of the El Nino phenomenon. Officials of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) Burma research facility, yesterday disclosed that several meetings [...]
Canada-based team to help boost paediatric operations at CHI
By Sharmain Cornette Paediatric operations at the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) may soon be elevated to another level with collaboration from the Kovalev and Friends Foundation for Kids, of Montreal, Canada. In fact a visiting team, headed by Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Suzanne Vobecky, arrived early yesterday morning and was locked in discussion with CHI’s Chief [...]
Awards given to CHI medical team
Historic paediatric open-heart operations are currently being done at the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) located in the Georgetown Public Hospital compound, and as a mark of appreciation, George Subraj, a US-based Guyanese businessman who contributed financially towards the operations as a philanthropic gesture to help the less fortunate, has presented awards to the deserving doctors [...]
M&CC intensifies effort to address public health in city
In a desperate attempt to address the litany of extant public health issues, the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) has decided to intensify its efforts through a multimedia approach. Public Relations Officer, Royston King in a statement said that the municipality has been attracted by a barrage of undesirable activities that constitute a [...]
HP Cricket Centre opens May 4 in Barbados
Johnson, Gajanand Singh rejected, Griffith, Permaul on short-list By Sean Devers Four Guyanese cricketers were recommended for the West Indies Cricket Academy but only two of them have progressed past the initial interview stage as the Sagicor High Performance Centre at the UWI Cave Hill Campus gears up for its May 4 opening in [...]
Bartica Massacre matters transferred to City courts
A successful application was yesterday made on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Shalimar Ali-Hack, to have the Bartica Massacre preliminary inquiry held at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Presently there are five men who are accused of the vicious attack which left 12 persons dead. The men, Roger Simon called “Goat man”, Celbert Reece [...]
Alpha face T&T’s San Juan Jabloteh this evening
By Franklin Wilson Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United will commence their quest to advance further in the second-round of the Caribbean Football Union Club Champions Cup when they take on hosts San Juan Jabloteh this evening at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago in a Group D fixture. This match holds much significance for [...]
Deportee drug accused remanded
Steven Richmond, 25, of Helena Number Two, Mahaica, and a deportee who was caught by the police at De Hoop, some 70 miles up the Berbice River after another drug eradication exercise, has been remanded until April 30, next. The charge followed a raid conducted by ranks of ‘B’ division on Saturday last. He was [...]
LaFleur hits half century as bad light stops play in final session
Bad light prevented Berbice from gaining an outright victory over host Essequibo in the second round of the GTM/GCB U-19 three day inter county cricket competition which ended yesterday at the Ann Regina Community Centre ground in Essequibo. The umpires were forced to call of the game in the final season with Berbice 13 runs [...]
NAPF & GAPF comes good on promise
Athletes donate clothing to Haiti The North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) and the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Association (GAPF) have kept good their promise that was made at the recently concluded 4th Annual Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships which took place at the Princess Hotel, Providence, East Bank Demerara. NAPF Secretary General Robert Keller [...]
Charles Pollard makes surprising Joe Public exit
Guyanese international Charles Pollard has made a shocking decision last week to part ways with B Mobile Joe Public because of uncertainty over playing time. The 36 year old veteran joined the Lions from Caledonia AIA in January with hopes of ending his playing career this season-and with the defending Digicel Pro League Champions. Pollard [...]
RBC embarks on Lecture Series
Aimed at improving the life of cyclists The President and Executive of the Roraima Bikers Club (RBC) based on a mandate accepted at their last Annual General Meeting held in February this year is embarking on a series of lectures aimed at improving the life of cyclist’s. According to a release from the club, [...]
Guyana draw with St. Kitts
- Dr. Parris-Aaron elected 1st Vice-President of CNA Guyana’s national Under-16 netballers continued their fine run when they drew their second game against St. Kitts 29-29 as play in the Caribbean Netball Association (CNA) Regional Under-16 Championship continued, at the Netball Stadium in Barbados. Scoring for Guyana were Goal Shooter Kristy Roberts, who netted 14 [...]
National Women’s Hockey team selected for CAC Games
- Overseas-based Munroe being considered The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) recently reduced the original training squad of 30 players down to 19 for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games scheduled for Mayaguez Puerto Rico from July 22 – 31, 2010. This was disclosed by President of the GHB Phillip Fernandes, who also informed that [...]
Goodluck maintains excellent form in practice ahead of Regional action
Persaud also on fire Leading local marksman Ransford Goodluck was bang on target once again in last Sunday’s Recorded Shoot as the local riflemen heightened their preparation for the National Rifle Shooting championships which will get cracking this weekend at the Timehri Rifle ranges. The shooters are also gearing for the Caribbean Championship in Barbados [...]
Several teams record victories as Round 1 action heats up
Several teams recorded victories when play in the Rockaway Auto Sales 10/10 Softball cricket tournament got underway with first round action last weekend on the East Coast of Demerara. In results from the matches played; Rockaway Auto Sales team beat Renegade by 9 wickets. Renegade XI 45 all out off 10 overs (T. Ramoutar 18 [...]
Mayor’s Cup continues Friday with defending champs Pele in action
Play in the Mayor’s Cup football championship will continue on Friday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground with a double header starting at 6:00pm. The Guyana Defence Force come up against BV Triumph in the opening encounter with the army side looking to continue their recent victory march after the recent disappointment of being [...]
Boxers sign contracts as third ProAm boxing card finalized
In an atmosphere devoid of the customary caustic remarks and confrontational scenes, professional boxers scheduled to appear on the third edition of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control monthly ProAm boxing card, affixed their respective signatures to the contract to solidify their participation on the programme. This month’s activity was initially scheduled for Sunday April [...]
Keen competition promised in Ocean View Hotel/Guyana Softball League activities
Executives of the Ocean View International Hotel in collaboration with the Guyana Softball League have teamed up to stage the 2nd Annual Floodlights Cricket and a countrywide one day domino competition slated for Sunday April 25 at the Better Hope Centre Ground, Better Hope ECD. Domino teams would compete for a first prize of two [...]
