Fire destroys St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital administration building
Some 32 patients including four new born babies were rushed to safety early this morning after fire of unknown origin swept through the administration building of the St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital. The fire completely destroyed the offices of several private doctors who operate at the facility as well as 65 years of medical records and [...]
Taxi driver’s remains found in torched car
The charred remains of 32 year-old taxi driver, Roy Mitchell Persaud, called ‘Otis’ and ‘Fine Man’ of Corsat Dam Agony’s Avenue was discovered in his car in Palmarya, East Canje Berbice early yesterday morning. The discovery was made by persons who were picking up scrap iron in the area. Persaud’s remains were found locked in [...]
Mothers and daughters sizzle at National Cultural Centre
By Mondale Smith There can be no complaints following the staging of the Supa Stylistic 19th annual Mother and Daughter Pageant on Saturday night at the National Cultural Centre, which produced three queens and three princesses. Arguably one of the better family-oriented events, it got off to an exciting start with 23 pairs of mothers [...]
Third post mortem postponed
Family not likely to follow through The third post mortem examination which was expected to be conducted today on the remains of Bridgette Gangadeen has been postponed indefinitely. Sources close to the Gangadeen family told Kaieteur News that the family has not been able to procure a pathologist who would carry out the examination. High [...]
Guyanese woman caught stealing in NY police station
A Guyana-born, Queens, NY, woman was charged Tuesday with stealing a wallet from the Nassau County Criminal Courthouse in Mineola last year while she was there because of a previous larceny arrest, police said. The burglary took place in what Nassau County police described as “a secured location” in the west wing of the courthouse [...]
Mental patient attacks maid at psychiatric hospital
A maid attached to the National Psychiatric Hospital in Fort Canje had to be rushed to the New Amsterdam Hospital on Tuesday last after she was cuffed in the face by a patient of institution. The maid, June Sheppard, 54, of Stanleytown was doing her usual chores in the hospital’s compound when she was confronted [...]
Shot man denies attacking police
A man who was shot in the buttocks by police following a dispute with his girlfriend is alleging that he was unarmed when one of the ranks wounded him. But police have alleged that Fitzroy Gibson, 27, was armed with a cutlass when a rank shot him on Sunday outside his Sandy Babb Street home. [...]
Dem boys seh….Dem pandits help West Indies beat India
Yesterday was a big shock. Dem was watching cricket on TV. West Indies was playing India and was a crucial match fuh West Indies. Dem had to win. Was crucial to India too. Dem also had to win. That didn’t shock dem boys. Was wha dem see in de stands. All dem pandits who been [...]
PNCR presidential candidate issue being blown out of proportion
- Robert Corbin Leader of the Peoples National Congress Reform, Robert Corbin, says that his party will be identifying a team with a wide platform that will enjoy the confidence of the majority of the people of Guyana to take the nation forward. Corbin made the statement during a recent press briefing where he said [...]
Some public officials still to clear advances
More than a month has passed since President Bharrat Jagdeo issued a directive to the Finance Ministry to ensure that officials clear their conference advances or face the embarrassment of having their names published. While some officials have complied, a significant number are still to heed the directive but to date their names have not [...]
UG offers three more degrees in Health Sciences
At least three new degree programmes have been added to those currently being offered at the University of Guyana. The Registrar of the University, Vincent Alexander, in a recent interview noted that despite the fiscal challenges being faced by the institution, the need to keep up with the changing demands of industry required adaptation by [...]
Gold Cup 2nd staged kicks off today in T&T
‘Lady Jags’ confident ahead of Barbados clash Guyana’s flagship female football team ‘Lady Jags’ is a positive unit going into game one of the Second Round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifying competition set for the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago today. The Guyanese side which touched down in the Twin Island [...]
Attitude of some nurses leaves a lot to be desired
- GNA Nurses are important and may even be considered an indispensable asset to a thriving health sector; hence every effort must be engaged to ensure that the nursing service is provided by capable and aptly qualified persons. This notion has been amplified by members of the Guyana Nurses Association (GNA) who have accentuated the [...]
Gayle’s 98 send India packing
Windies win by 14 runs to keep title hopes alive By Sean Devers in Barbados In association with Leisure Inn & Carib Beer Skipper Chris Gayle staged a one-man fight against the Indian bowlers before being run out in the final over just two short of becoming the first batsman to score two 20/20 International [...]
Mental Hospital patient floors maid
Corporal charged with Assault Forty nine-year Rural Corporal Rishi Ram Samaroo called ‘Tractor’ was on Friday sent on his own recognizance by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo when he appeared before her at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court to answer to the charge of Assault, Causing Actual Bodily Harm. Prosecutor, Inspector Satrohan Dayaram presenting the state’s case, [...]
Amateur boxer, Stephan Gouveia, disciplined by GABA
Amateur boxer Stephan Gouveia has been handed a two month suspension from all activities held under the auspices of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) following the first meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the new executive, held last week. According to GABA President Steve Ninvalle, the committee which comprises himself, Vice President Eustace Cuffy, [...]
New ILO Global Report on Child Labour
- Re-energised Global Action needed Amid growing concerns over the impact of the economic downturn, the International Labour Office (ILO) has warned in a new study that efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labour are slowing down. It called for a “re-energised” global campaign to end the practice, according to a statement issued [...]
‘Lady Jags’ confident ahead of second round of Women’s World Cup Qualifying Games
Following victories over Suriname and St Vincent and the Grenadines in the first round of the of FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Games in Georgetown, Guyana recently, the Guyana Lady Jags enter the second round with a high level of confidence when they play their opening game against Barbados this afternoon in the Twin Island [...]
A special Mother’s Day gift
A few mothers got special presents yesterday as they received their tiny, squirming bundles of joy at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. According to the Midwife-in-charge of the Post Natal Ward, the first baby born on Mother’s Day was a girl, and she was delivered by 28-year-old Samantha Thomas at 4:00 hrs. Samantha said that [...]
New ILO Global Report on Child Labour
- Re-energised Global Action needed Amid growing concerns over the impact of the economic downturn, the International Labour Office (ILO) has warned in a new study that efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labour are slowing down. It called for a “re-energised” global campaign to end the practice, according to a statement issued [...]
Alert ranks of the Guyana Police Force apprehended these drivers after they were caught driving up the wrong way on Saffon Street, a designated one way road. .
Reckless police driving causes accident
Reckless driving by police ranks is being blamed for this accident on Saturday involving a police vehicle and a parked minibus on Mandela Avenue. According to eyewitnesses, the minibus, PJJ 3602, was parked on Mandela Avenue when the police car, which, was reportedly speeding, crashed into the minibus.
Nursing Council has qualms about proposed Nurse Practitioners Bill
Although plans are apace by the Ministry of Health to put in place a Nurse Practitioners Bill by next year, the auspicious legislation in its current form does not find favour with the Guyana Nursing Council. According to Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, the proposed Bill is intended to ensure that continued nursing education [...]
Edinburgh murder suspect still on the run
EDINBURGH, BERBICE – Rooplall Boodhoo is the main suspect in the murder of her daughter, 31-year old Lilowtee Seeram called ‘Pinky’. He scarred Lata Inderdeo for life and is now on the run – incredibly she wishes him no harm, does not hate him but wants only justice. On Saturday, 52-year old Lata Inderdeo related [...]
Bandits strike at West and West Coast Demerara
Bandits struck on the West Coast of Demerara on Saturday night, robbing a family at gunpoint. The robbery occurred at Uitvlugt at around 20:00 hours, during which Krishnadat Ramroop, 30, and his family were attacked and robbed by three men, one of whom was armed with a handgun. Investigations revealed that Ramroop along with his [...]
