Police Sergeant granted $600,000 bail
Parika armed robbery… A Sergeant who to date has dedicated some 23 years of service to the Guyana Police Force has been granted bail after being charged, along with two others, for robbery under arms. The Sergeant, 17774 Ragendra Major, of 1539 Cummings Park, Sophia, along with his brother 20-year-old Jomo Major and their friend [...]
Everyone involved will have to answer – PM
- Engineers’ report could be released in six weeks Government says that an engineers’ report on the circumstances that led to the buckling of a ramp of the new Supenaam stelling could be disclosed within six weeks. Already, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds said yesterday, all the parties that had anything to do with the stelling [...]
We breached constitutional rights of 12-year-old – Police
The Guyana Police Force has admitted to breaching the constitutional rights of a 12-year-old Linden boy, who was detained for more than a week pending charges of possession of narcotics. In a statement issued yesterday the force acknowledged that the boy, a student of the Wismar Secondary School was unlawfully detained beyond the stipulated 72 [...]
Canadian developer pleads guilty in US$26M scam
(Bloomberg) — Canadian developer Alberto DoCouto, who bilked investors of more than $26 million in bogus mining projects, including ones in Guyana and Peru, agreed to plead guilty to securities fraud after almost three years in jail awaiting trial in Las Vegas, Nevada. The All Japan Liquor Merchant Association, a Japanese pension fund, invested about [...]
Transmitting set stolen from police vehicle
The police radio communication system could be seriously compromised if efforts to recover a stolen transmitting set prove futile. The set was stolen from a police vehicle which is attached to the Mahaicony Station a week ago. And since it is linked to the police transmitting frequency, whoever has it could intercept transmission that flows [...]
Dem boys seh…Guyana always had human traffickers
Guyana got to go back to pass more legislation in parliament. De government got to ban prostitution because it giving de whole country a bad name. De United States done decide that all dem prostitute doing de job because people force dem to do it. But dem boys want to know since when dem night [...]
Victim died from shock, hemorrhage
Murdered taxi driver… NUMBER SEVEN VILLAGE, CORENTYNE – The findings of an autopsy revealed that 27-year-old Trevor Kissoon of 25 Alexander Street in New Amsterdam died from shock and hemorrhage. There was also a laceration to the brain as a result of a fractured skull. The J&N Taxi Service driver will be interred at the [...]
‘Young’ septuagenarian sets race walk track alight with astounding feats
By Michael Benjamin At 74 years of age most people choose to confine themselves to a rocking chair and generally reminisce on their youthful days, regurgitating the nostalgic moments of yesteryear which, to some extent keep them alive. Indeed, at that age the only exercise some folks enjoy is jumping to conclusions and for the [...]
Castrol sponsored Father’s Day 50-miler set for West Demerara
For the 11th consecutive year, Guyoil through its Castrol brand will be sponsoring a 50-mile cycle road race which will attract the cream of Guyana’s cyclists. Among the competitors will be many fathers and potential dads who will match pedals for the top spots and prizes on offer in the various categories. Alonzo Greaves [...]
Lewis, Miller advance
Play in the GBTI Open Tennis Tournament continued on Monday, at the Banks Hardcourts in Bel Air. In results of matches played: Men’s Singles- Kijana Lewis def multi-talented sportsman Johnathan Fagundes 6-4 4-6 6-4 Jeremy Miller (2) def Benjettan Osborne easily in straight sets 6-0 6-1 Men’s Doubles Open- Albert Madramootoo/ Steve David Longe outlasted [...]
Digicel’s John Barnes reflects on Tuesday’s action in the FIFA World Cup
Today’s matches started with a bit of a shock when Slovakia drew 1-1 against New Zealand – everyone expected Slovakia to win by at least three or four goals. While New Zealand didn’t play particularly well and Slovakia had quite a few chances, the longer it went on, the harder it was for Slovakia to [...]
GTTA Independence tournament wraps up as Meusa wins Men’s singles title
After spending years in the shadows, Paul Meusa made his returned to form clear Monday night when he won the Men’s Singles title to bring the curtains down on the Guyana Table Tennis Association’s (GTTA) 2010 Independence Tournament. Meusa defeated Jonathan Sankar 13-11, 11-7 and 11-5 in the final of the men’s playoff after he [...]
Sweeping changes to West Dem cattle pastures underway
- NDDP to be renamed Guyana Livestock Authority Efforts are being made to modernize the cattle industry which will see the formation and revitalization of cattle associations to ensure the efficient utilization of pastures and other resources. The Ministry’s National Dairy Development Programme, which will soon be renamed the Guyana Livestock Authority, has been meeting [...]
Food for the Poor reaches out to several communities
In keeping with its mandate to assist and help in the alleviation of poverty, Food for the Poor (Guyana) Incorporated has taken food supplies and clothing as well as toiletries and vitamins and in some cases water, to several communities. This effort that has been ongoing over the last three months has seen the distribution [...]
Mangrove restoration team visits Essequibo Islands
Public awareness is continuing for the Mangrove Restoration Project, with the latest event being a visit to the Essequibo Islands by the Mangrove Restoration Project Team on Monday. The first stop at Wakenaam Island coincided with a visit by the Agriculture Minister, according to Project Coordinator of the Guyana Mangrove Restoration Project (GMRP), Bissasar Chintamanie. [...]
GPHC invites Calypsonian to address issue
The management of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is extending an invitation to popular calypsonian Derrick Mangal called ‘Bright Colours’ to report to the corporation’s Client Relations Officer to facilitate a proper investigation into his claims of being refused treatment for tuberculosis (TB) because he declined to take an HIV/AIDS test. This is in [...]
Emphasis on clean and healthy environment
Aimed at guiding the attitudes and actions of youths toward the environment, the Environmental Community Health Organisation (ECHO) has streamlined a school-based programme which will target ECHO Club members. According to ECHO’s Executive Director, Royston King, the programme will take on the form of an essay writing competition which encourages participants to write about what [...]
Nurses encouraged to play key role
…as leadership for change programme is assessed By Sharmain Cornette Intended to assess the progress of a leadership for change programme being undertaken in Guyana, Nursing Consultant Paddie Blaney of the International Council of Nurses, Geneva, Switzerland, is here, and has being engaging nurses from the public as well as the private sector. The programme, [...]
Go back to when people shouted ‘Enough is enough’
Dear Editor, I’m an 18-year-old male, I’m writing for the first time. I grew up in Alberttown, in a middle class family; my mother is East Indian and my father is Black. I wasn’t giving the opportunity to complete high school like so many youngsters out there, but I was given an opportunity at the [...]
Lumberyard ‘touts’ hamper business
A lumber dealer in the city, who prefers to remain unidentified, has claimed that touts in the area where his business is situated are affecting his ability to attract customers. The businessman is peeved that the touts are outside of his and other dealers’ premises, influencing customers to buy from them (the touts) instead. While [...]
High Court session opens in Berbice
The June session of the criminal assizes of the Berbice High Court commenced yesterday with the traditional ceremonial opening which included the march past done by the Guyana Police Force led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Calvin Brutus. Presiding Judge Brassington Reynolds along with Justice Winston Patterson took the salute. The session began with the [...]
There are questions surrounding that shooting death
Dear Editor, I would like take this opportunity to express my condolences to the family and friends of teenager Kelvin Fraser who was shot last week on the West Bank of Demerara. It is never an easy thing for someone to lose a love one, especially a child in the prime of life. However, there [...]
Chief Justice orders release of canter truck used during protest
Chief Justice Ian Chang yesterday ordered the release of the canter truck which was impounded by Police during protests over the fatal police shooting of Patentia schoolboy Kelvin Fraser. Chang, by way of motion, directed the release of the vehicle which was impounded during protest action outside of the Brickdam Police Station and Ministry of [...]
Mission engaged to stymie nurses’ migration
A ground-breaking quest has been engaged to improve retention and reduce the incidence of nurses’ migration from the local health sector. It is anticipated that through an International Council of Nurses (ICN) leadership programme which is being delivered through the Guyana Nurses Association (GNA) that this objective could be realised within a year’s time. At [...]
Selecting the Leader
Five years ago, amidst much hoopla (and some claim, extraterritorial help aside from the infamous Dick Harris poll) the Alliance For Change (AFC) was launched into the Guyana political landscape. There were three principals, one from each of the three iconic political parties – the PPP, PNC and WPA. In the face of outraged protests [...]
