DPP seeks to have Judge recuse self
… Pink suitcase High court trial The ‘cocaine in pink suitcase’ hearing in the High Court took a surprising twist yesterday. When the matter was called before Justice William Ramlal and Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire, the court was informed that the Director of Public Prosecutions had written a letter to the Chief Justice asking that Justice [...]
Cops seeking advice after finding no evidence of murder
With all the hoopla surrounding the tragic death of 30-year old Bridgette Gangadeen, investigators are now forced to seek the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions to determine what charge or charges to institute against the woman’s husband, grass track motorcycle champion, Dwarka Gangadeen, called Dave. After gathering significant evidence, investigators have prepared a [...]
PM clears air on mining issue
…Asserts Government’s commitment to ensure survival of the industry Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, in a press release, stated that “contrary to what various paid advertisements have been proclaiming, Government has been working and continues to work for the steady and sustained development of the small and medium scale gold and diamond mining industry.” He said [...]
UNICEF pledges continued support to Child Rights Commission
By supporting the efforts of the Constitutional Commission on the Rights of the Child, the United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to aid Government’s attempt of fulfilling the rights of children. And to emphasise this support, yesterday, UNICEF Representative for Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Suleiman Braimoh, met with the [...]
GT&T signs 3-year endorsement with Tourism Association
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) received one of its biggest endorsements, yesterday, when the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) signed an agreement to support the Association’s administrative and marketing work over the next three years. Signing the agreement on behalf of the company, GT&T’s Marketing Director Wyston Robertson, hailed the work [...]
Dem Boys Seh… W I mek England cry and Fip get goadie
God got to be a West Indian. Yesterday when West Indies play England, dem English mek a total that woulda challenge ten West Indies team. But this time, de Big man decide fuh send de rain because all dem Guyanese start praying fuh West Indies when dem start lose. De Big man hear de prayer [...]
Wood thief granted bail
“I only gave away four pieces of 2×4” A 52-year-old man was granted $25,000 bail on a charge of simple larceny, when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday. The accused, Terrence James of 16 Sancho Street, Golden Grove, is accused of stealing $130,000 of wood property of [...]
Workplace illnesses on govt’s radar
…stress far more prevalent than accidents Workplace illnesses, due to stress and unsafe conditions, have far outnumbered accidents. Government has announced a comprehensive plan to change this. Previously, Government campaigns, in targeting accidents, concentrated mainly on industries, mines and factories but policy makers are now shifting their attention to the wide employment sectors after growing [...]
UG seeks assistance outside of Govt.
… subventions not enough, University operating at a deficit – Vincent Alexander Vice Chancellor of the University Lawrence Carrington, just last week revealed the Strategic Plan of the University to members of the Private Sector and diplomatic community as well as several NGOs. Titled Strategic Plan 2009 – 2012: Advancing Management, Infrastructure and Quality (AMIQ) [...]
Brazilian miner stabbed to death
A 30-year-old Brazilian was stabbed to death at around 14:40 hrs on Sunday at Black Water Backdam, Mazaruni during a brawl with two other men. Police said that the victim, Goncalver DaSilva, was drinking at a shop with two other Brazilian men when an argument broke out. He was stabbed. He was taken to the [...]
Another robbery on Alexander Street and bandits remain one step ahead of the police
Alexander Street, and more particularly the Regent Street junction, Bourda, is often regarded as the livewire of downtown activities. This corner has seen brutal assaults, daring pickpockets and a drove of junkies who seek refuge on the pavements around this particular street at nights. Maybe, it is for this reason that the top brass of [...]
May Day rally… GAWU bemoans split between FITUG, GTUC
- lashes out at GuySuCo, CLICO, bauxite crisis A number of trade unions are calling for differences to be set aside and a united front presented to tackle Guyana’s problems. The call was made, Saturday, by Komal Chand, President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union, during his May Day address at the National [...]
Man died of blunt trauma to head and drowning
… Body found in Goed Fortuin canal The remains of 57-year-old Inshan Ally whose body was fished out of a canal in Goed Fortuin was yesterday exhumed to facilitate a post mortem examination. The examination has revealed that Ally died as a result of asphyxiation due to drowning and blunt trauma to the head. However, [...]
High tides frustrate seashore communities
…crops, homes under water For the fourth time this year, residents occupying the Sea defence dam at Cullen, Essequibo Coast, continue to be affected by the excessive hide tides. Residents who are being affected reported that waves from the high tide in the Atlantic Ocean have overtopped, washing away the sand and earth embankments. They [...]
Ruquayah Bouyer crowned Miss Linden
Spectacular performances, including a riveting talent display that merited a standing ovation, all but clinched the deal for delegate Number Four, Ruquayah Bouyer, who was early Sunday morning crowned Miss Linden, at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground. Bouyer immediately grabbed the audience’s attention with her eloquently executed introduction, and maintained it throughout the duration of [...]
Berbice Youth seriously injured at school fair brawl
One youth was hospitalised and subsequently discharged yesterday, while his alleged attacker is in police custody following a brawl at a May Fair held at the Berbice Educational Institute on Saturday. Injured is Seon Evans, 19, of Harkmans Lane, New Amsterdam, who it is understood received a gash on his head above his eye, causing [...]
Guyana’s strength lies in its multicultural history
President Bharrat Jagdeo emphasised that it is recognised that Guyana is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural country and that all people have contributed equally to its development. His comments came at the Mela of the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC), at the National Park on Sunday. “The Indian culture that was brought by our ancestors does not belong [...]
CARELESS with CARICOM – Part 1
Sir Shridath Ramphal (Sir Shridath has held the positions of Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Chairman of the West Indian Commission and Chief Negotiator in the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery) As ‘West Indians’, as ‘Caribbean people’, we face a basic contradiction of oneness and otherness, a basic paradox of kinship [...]
Heavyweight Royston Booker is new Mr. Hugh Ross
Alisha Fortune retains Ms. Body Fitness crown The new King of the Hugh Ross Classic Bodybuilding & Fitness show dubbed ‘The Ultimate Competition’ and sanctioned by the Guyana Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation is Royston Booker who muscled his way past the other competitors in the Heavyweight category (177lbs & over) before upstaging the four other [...]
Alpha arrest GDF, Rosignol soften Liquid Gold, Buxton stall Seawall
Alpha United rebounded from the thrashing they received from Riddim Squad in the Mayor’s Cup competition to hammer the Guyana Defence Force 4-1 when competition in the Guyana Football Federation National Super League sponsored by FIFA under their Win in CONCACAF with CONCACAF Project continued this past weekend with 3 games. Playing at the GFC [...]
Lady Jags in final preparation for Women’s World Cup Qualifying – Stage II
- Holds one week camp and Business Presentation in Toronto The Guyana National Women’s Football team, known as the “Lady Jags” will this week go into their final stage of preparation for the second round of the 2011 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers scheduled for Trinidad from May 10 to 14. In a release from Programme [...]
Event technical committee confirms replacement in Sri Lanka women’s squad
The ICC has confirmed the event technical committee of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 has approved a replacement player for Shashikala Siriwardane in the Sri Lanka women’s squad. The confirmation was conveyed to Sri Lanka Cricket on behalf of the event technical committee on Sunday. Chamari Polgampola will replace Siriwardene who has an illness and [...]
Police arrest other disciplined services to win Police B division domino Competition
There is a time for every thing and that was so true when the Military and Para Military organisations in Berbice downed their weapons and other tools and engaged in a day of domino at the Central Police Station Recreational Hall. Six organisations took part namely Police, Guyana Defence Force, Fire Service, Prisons, Neighbourhood Police [...]
Second set of Mayor’s Cup quarter-finals set for tomorrow
With last year’s champion, Pele FC out of the championships, the Mayor’s Cup football extravaganza will witness the ascension of a new champion. The line up for semi-finals places who will eventually advance to contest the championship game will be known tomorrow evening at the Georgetown Football Club ground, Bourda. To date most of the [...]
Former amateur champion Wencel Thomas touted for national coach duties
Following recommendations by his colleagues and other affiliates, to President of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association, and subsequently the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dr. Frank Anthony, former Guyana Defence Force amateur boxer Wencel Thomas has been nominated as the national boxing coach. He is currently awaiting confirmation from the Ministry of Culture, Youth [...]
