Contractor failed on previous MOU with GPL, Govt.
With Synergy Holdings Inc and its owner Makeshhwar Fip Motilall coming under increased scrutiny, it has been discovered that the contractor has failed to deliver on a Memorandum of Understanding he signed with Prime Minister Sam Hinds, and the then Chairman of Guyana Power and Light, Ronald Alli. They signed the MOU on May 23, [...]
Mystical ‘pandits’ vanish
- believed to have raked in over $10M By Leonard Gildarie Several Indian nationals, posing as ‘pandits’ with mystical powers capable of solving domestic problems and healing sicknesses, have disappeared into thin air and it is believed that they have fled to neighboring Suriname. It is now estimated that the men, now said to be [...]
Dem boys seh…Pandits becoming a disappearing breed
Four wedding get postpone because de pandit who was to perform it disappear. He running from dem police. And de people can’t find some others because dem too running. De whole problem begin when de newspaper skin up dem pandits as fake. One of dem even tell a man fuh bring he wife and when [...]
Baron Foods launches new facility in Grenada
The evening of April 24, last, saw a dazzling event at the 4 Diamond Spice Isle Beach Resort which was the location for the official launching of Baron Foods Grenada. The three-hour event was attended by the Hon. Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, Members of Government, the diplomatic corps, private and public sector and indeed all [...]
Student councils to be in place by September
- Minister Baksh Through the institutionalisation of Student Councils at schools across the country, the Ministry of Education is gearing to incorporate the support of students in its quest to make the public education system a violence-free zone. This move, according to Minister of Education, Shaik Baksh, will in fact serve to give students a [...]
Zeelugt residents peeved at ‘uncaring’ cow owner
Residents of Zeelugt South Housing Scheme West Coast Demerara are frustrated at what they call a health hazard, which is reportedly being caused by approximately 50 cows that traverse the area. According to one resident, the animals’ owner has been rearing cows for ten years, and the atmosphere is always putrid with the smell of [...]
Co-accused jailed for three years
The co-accused in a house lot scam was yesterday jailed for three years by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Prem Persaud had spent over a month in hospital after he had ingested a poisonous substance when he was told that he would have been charged for fraud. Persaud yesterday told [...]
Police Association condemns wrongdoing by ranks
The Guyana Police Association has expressed concern over alleged wrongdoing involving a few members of the Police Force, and which has been publicised in the print and electronic media. According to the association, these incidents which involve theft and assault, among other public wrongdoing by a few recalcitrant members of the force, are having a [...]
No bail for gun and ammo accused
Ron Forde, who is alleged to have had in his possession one .38 revolver and four matching rounds of ammunition on May 5, last, at Rahaman’s Park was yesterday remanded to prison by Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton. Forde pleaded not guilty to the charge which stated that he had the items without being the holder of [...]
Man remanded for escaping from lawful custody
Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson refused bail for a 21-year-old man who escaped from lawful custody last month. It is alleged that Kevin Henry, of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, on April 4, last, while being in lawful custody pending a criminal matter, escaped. A second charge stated that on the same date, Henry committed an indecent [...]
Guyana’s first Family Court almost complete
The country’s first Family Court is expected to be ready by Tuesday with workers now putting on the finishing touches. The construction manager, according to a government statement yesterday, disclosed that the building is 98 percent complete and is expected to be finished by next Tuesday. P. D. Contracting Company, the firm which was tasked [...]
Critical sea defence works affected by squatting
Emergency works are being expedited on sea defence on the Essequibo Coast, Region 2, to mitigate flooding, which has been affecting residents there recently. However, according to Chief Sea and River Defence Officer (ag), Geoffrey Vaughn, necessary sea defence construction works are being affected by persons squatting on the foreshore. The Ministry has issued notices [...]
IDB sees turning point in remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean are showing signs of stabilization and could register a single-digit increase this year, following last year’s sharp drop due to the global economic crisis, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Luis Alberto Moreno said yesterday. At the opening of the two-day conference RemesAmericas – Remittances for the Future, which [...]
Is the Pro/Am boxing card another Kashif and Shanghai in the making?
Asks Michael Benjamin On Saturday May 2, the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the National Communications Network (NCN) staged the third edition of the ProAm boxing card. This initiative, a brainchild of President of the GBBC President Peter Abdool, was conceptualized in direct [...]
Greaves set to defend title on May 15&16
Leading cyclist Alonzo Greaves will be aiming for a repeat when he defends the number one spot at the 28th Annual National Sports Commission (NSC) sponsored three-stage cycle road race set to pedal off on May 15 at Corriverton, Berbice. This event is being held as part of commemoration programme in observance of Guyana’s 44th [...]
‘Souse Mouth’ joins colleague in jail
An Angoy’s Avenue man, who was on the run after he and his partner had committed a robbery, had his liberty cut short and will now join his cohort behind bars, after he was nabbed by police and brought before the courts to answer to the charge of robbery with violence. The man, Leon Davis [...]
Entries for Kennard Memorial Turf Club Post Arrival Day meet close tomorrow
The Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club will hold its Post Arrival Day race meet on Sunday May 16 at Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne Berbice. Seven races are carded for the day and entries close tomorrow, Saturday May 8, with no provision being made for late entries. The organisers have stated that owners of horses must pay [...]
Arjoon elected to Head GSA
Andrew Arjoon was elected to serve as President of the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) which held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, at the Georgetown Club. During the Meeting, members received reports from outgoing President, Ronald Burch-Smith, about the work in the Association over the past year. Also presenting an audited financial report was Treasurer [...]
THE DEAF CANNOT HEAR YOUR CRIES
Based on reports in the media, there are attempts to cap the number of mining concessions any one person can have. But why only cap mining concessions? What about limiting the number of State lands and divested properties that any one person can have? Right now there are serious concerns about the movement of State [...]
HRC overall winner Royston Booker receives Yamaha RX 100 Motorcycle
Royston Booker, winner of the overall Mr. Hugh Ross title at the Second Edition of the competition was presented with his prize yesterday. Host of the competition Hugh Ross was on hand to present the keys for the RX Yamaha 100 motorcycle to Booker who said he was very pleased to receive the prize. Sponsors [...]
The advice of the DPP is legally and morally correct
Dear Editor, I’ve noticed several attacks in the press directed at the DPP and its office, most of which are related to her advice on the “pink suitcase” and are aimed at discrediting her and the DPP’s chambers. I wish to state categorically that the advice of the DPP on this matter is legally and [...]
“Dis time na lang time” exhibition launched at UG
The University of Guyana (UG) is planning to hold several exhibitions showcasing the arrival of the different ethnic groups of the country. Alim Hosein, Head of UG’s Department of Language and Cultural Studies made the disclosure yesterday during a tour of the exhibits at the campus’ library. In addition to traditional “fireside” and coal-blackened pots, [...]
A suggestion on how to clean up the city
Dear Editor, I respond to the comments of the Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh which was aired on the Seven o’clock Newscast (Seven Hours Newscast) on NCN Radio on the 19-4-2010, in which he stated that there is a need to establish some form of a committee to get the city cleaned up, and address [...]
AAG to postpone Under-23 Meet
- a lot of work still to be done By Edison Jefford In light of the inclement weather and amount of work that has to be done to get the venue ready for the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) Under-23 Championships, President Colin Boyce and Executive mulled a postponement yesterday. Kaieteur Sport had examined how [...]
Dave Martins – a living legend
Dear Editor, I was privileged to be among a large West Indian audience listening to the legendary Guyanese singer/songwriter Dave Martins at the Mangoville in New York recently. The tour was made to promote his new CD: Back Home. As a singer/songwriter myself, Dave Martins inspired me musically more than anyone else, and I was [...]
