Sisters, cousin tell cops of years of sexual abuse
…sister suspected to be pregnant, another claims he fathered her child As the twist in the ‘Sharma sex probe’ continues to unfold, the two girls who presented initial affidavits countering the allegations of the 13-year-old who accused Chandra Narine Sharma of repeated rape, have since recanted. This newspaper understands that the genesis of the countering [...]
No new Senior Counsel in 13 years
By Latoya Giles The non-appointment of Senior Counsel in Guyana for the past 13 years is unfortunate and of serious concern, says President of the Bar Association, Teni Housty. The President, in an invited comment yesterday, said that there were six appointments in 1996 and no more to this date. Those appointed were Justice Ian [...]
Safeguards on paper good, but track record not encouraging – Murray
- reaction to scrutiny underscores need for Freedom of Information Legislation It is unfortunate, the manner in which the Government responds to enquiries to the point of imputing malicious motives, said Shadow Finance Minister Winston Murray. In an invited comment, yesterday, he said that the nature in which the government responded to the enquiries as [...]
Dem boys seh…..Hand in Hand invest in another Sanford?
National awards is a thing that does mek people proud. Some people, when dem get it, does wear de thing even when dem sleeping. One man use to tek de award from he clothes and put it pun he towel when he go to de bathroom. Well de government done wid that and all because [...]
An illustrious lawyer with a common touch
Bernard De Santos S.C., is a ‘Special Person’ “I’m always willing to help anyone who asks for guidance I have no problem with that”. By Latoya Giles Senior Counsel Bernard De Santos stands out as a legal luminary, but his illustrious career hides the remarkable account of a man who once walked barefooted with his [...]
Guyana gets more funding to fight TB
- Lack of knowledge and awareness a major concern Guyana is set to sign a new grant agreement for approximately US$3M with the Global Fund. This new proposal will enable Guyana to further expand the fight against tuberculosis; this is according to the Ministry of Health in a statement released yesterday. The Ministry of Health [...]
UN to focus on development policies
The impacts of development policies on indigenous peoples’ culture and identity will be the focus of a two-week meeting beginning tomorrow at UN Headquarters in New York. Effective participation of indigenous peoples is central to such policies. Almost 2,000 indigenous participants from all regions of the world will take part in the ninth session of [...]
IDB announces US$3B for Caribbean renewable energy projects
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the leading source of long-term lending for Latin America and the Caribbean, last week announced its intention to increase its financing for renewable energy and climate-related projects to $3 billion a year by 2012. IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno made the announcement at a summit of energy ministers of the [...]
Guyana celebrates more than 300 years of sugar
The history of the sugar industry in Guyana was the focus of an exhibition the National Trust hosted Friday to mark International Day for Monuments and Sites. The exhibition, held in the foyer of the National Cultural Centre, showcased the important role sugar continues to play in the socio-economic development of Guyana. The sugar industry [...]
President calls spontaneous meeting
- Addresses trash disposal and floods Yesterday, President Bharrat Jagdeo hastily called a meeting at State House to consult with various stakeholders to discuss the garbage that contributes to the flooding around various parts of the country. According to the Head of State, the drains are in a mess; the result was the recent flooding. [...]
Jamaat celebrates centenary
Love, education and initiating the love of God to their fellowmen come to mind when one reflects on the Maria’s Delight Jamaat that is 100 years old. The Masjid was initially founded by Brother Amjad Ally, formerly of Danielstown village, Essequibo Coast in 1906, at Better Hope. Mr. Ally, who owned the estate on which [...]
How deep is deep?
This road in Section “C” Sophia is filled with huge potholes that are expected to become worse with the rains. Residents say it is the main access road in the area.
PNCR describes Guyana’s security situation as fragile
- Rohee dismisses statement as politicking The main opposition party, the People’s National Congress Reform is calling on the Commissioner of Police and the Minister of Home Affairs to demonstrate their commitment and bring to justice the perpetrators of all crimes. The party issued the call at its recent press conference, during which it pointed [...]
Unidentified man’s body at GPHC
On April 6, a slim brown skinned male, approximately 5ft 7″ tall, and of East Indian descent, was ‘found’ slouching in a wheelchair in the Accident and Emergency Unit around 14:22h. According to hospital reports, he was severely dehydrated, his eyes were sunken and he was experiencing shortness of breath. As a result, the Emergency [...]
Sophia farmer mad after stolen animal slaughtered at abattoir
A Sophia cattle farmer is threatening to take the Mayor and City Councilors to court after his stolen bull ended by being slaughtered under suspicious circumstances at the city abattoir. The irony of the situation is that Arnold Benjamin, to whom the animal belonged to, is a worker at the Council. Benjamin, of “C Field” [...]
Concerns over channeling of LCDS funds outside of Parliamentary Oversight
“A rise in sea level, without the necessary protection, will inundate wetlands and lowlands, accelerate coastal erosion, exacerbate coastal flooding, threaten or destroy coastal structures, raise water tables and increase the salinity of rivers and aquifers.” Robert Persaud, Minister of Agriculture, who made this comment on Wednesday, said that a rise in sea level as [...]
Family reports progress in four-yr-old sex abuse probe
The parents of the four-year-old girl who was molested by a 39-year-old Kitty miner, said they are now satisfied with the status of the investigation. Yesterday, the child’s father told this newspaper that his daughter is doing much better having received few sessions of counseling, courtesy of the Child Protection Services. According to the man, [...]
Missing weapon found buried in Minister’s yard
Two months after it disappeared, a police revolver was yesterday dug up from the Goedverwagting, East Coast Demerara yard of Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh. The weapon with all of its matching rounds was recovered after a security guard on duty at the Minister’s residence saw it peeping out from a clump of grassless earth. [...]
“Forget Me Not” fashion collection launch set for May 1
On May 1, an array of vibrant exotic colours, splashed together, will create an unforgettable 26-piece fashion collection for men and women that befits any occasion. The unfolding that offers a taste of Guyanese Fashion and creativity is set for the ‘Fierce Expression’ show carded for the Herdmanston Lodge, 65 Peter Rose and Anira Streets, [...]
Malaria on the increase – Dr Ramsammy
Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who has been visiting sites in the hinterland to look at hot spots for malaria, has pointed to an increase in malaria cases so much so that “we are on the verge of reversing all the gains we have made over the last five years.” For the first time [...]
Motor cyclist killed in hit and run accident
Police were last night trying to trace a driver who fled the scene after fatally injuring a motorcyclist on Mandela Avenue. Gregory Greaves, 29, called ‘Bald Head’, of Lot 589 West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, died on the spot around 19:00 hrs after he was crushed by a vehicle, which some eyewitnesses claimed was a CRV. [...]
Corruption moving to epidemic proportions in Guyana – Van West Charles
Corruption is moving to epidemic proportions in Guyana, charges political activist, Richard Van West Charles, and he sees no intention on the part of the government to change this. “You can’t get the governance straight unless you deal with corruption and the government doesn’t seem to have any intention to tackle this,” declares Van West [...]
Picketing COHSOD would yield no positive result
…Nadir must put aside pride and act on behalf of workers-Gonsalves General Secretary of the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union, Leslie Gonsalves, when asked why the Union took no substantive action in furtherance of their cause during the recently held Council for Human and Social Development, said that protest action would have yielded no [...]
Lindeners gear up for exciting Town Week
While many argue that the whole idea of the Linden Town Day, or Town Week as the event is now called, has lost its true meaning, many more agree that it is here to stay. Starting out fifteen years ago, as Town Day, the concept which resembles the St Lucia J’ouvert was brought here by [...]
GPHC hosts major Healthcare Waste Management Workshop
As a precursor to the installation of a modern Hydroclave Waste Sterilization System at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) the medical institution is set to conduct a Biomedical Waste Treatment Workshop, on Tuesday, to further sensitize and educate stakeholders on all aspects of this Technologically Advanced System. Once the facility is installed it will [...]
