Economist pegs ball park figure at US$35M
In light of a seeming reluctance on the part of the government to disclose what the final cost of the fiber optic cable from Brazil will be, a senior economist in Guyana has pegged that project cost at about US$35M. But the government in the 2010 Budget has said that some US$44M has been earmarked [...]
Victim fearful to cooperate
A source close to the investigation into the acid-throwing incident during which Guyana Cricket Board Executive, Pretipaul Jaigobin, was severely injured, has said that the probe remains at a standstill. To date there has been no arrest in relation to the incident which has left Jaigobin nursing burns to most of his face and upper [...]
Cops search several homes, come up empty-handed
Yesterday, police on the Essequibo Coast conducted searches at the home of 42-year-old businessman Fabian Gonsalves, who was kidnapped two weeks ago. Reports are that several properties where the popular boat builder and his family occupy were searched. However the man was not found. Sources close to the investigation said the exercise was conducted since [...]
File being perused by Police Complaints Authority
The protests have ended and the victim has been buried, but the police are still to determine whether or not the rank who shot 16-year-old Kelvin Fraser will face criminal charges. Crime Chief Seelall Persaud told this newspaper yesterday that the file on the matter is with the Police Complaints Authority. However, he disclosed that [...]
“Contractor collected US$2M for baseless, falsified information” – Nadir
The Guyana Government’s objection to a recent US report on trafficking in persons has been taken to the international level, with Labour Minister Manzoor Nadir yesterday questioning the authenticity of the document at the 99th Session of the International Labour Organization, being held in Geneva, Switzerland. In his speech, Minister Nadir told the delegates that [...]
Guyana’s Human Trafficking ranking missed key elements – US official
This year’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, released by the US State Department has the government up in arms. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand, participated in a joint press conference with the Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee; Minister of Education, Shaik Baksh; and Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger [...]
Dem boys seh…People silent pun death announcement
Dem had a big shake up in de government but if dem boys didn’t know dem woulda never know. All de government announce was a movement of some permanent secretaries; who get place here and who get move to where. Is a good thing dem boys know people and dem find out that one name [...]
Waste disposal nightmare looms again
…as City Council seeks to “unearth” funds to pay contractors Waste Disposal Contractors, Puran Brothers Waste Disposal Service, Cevon’s Waste Management Incorporated and Crawler and Wheeler Waste Disposal Service, are once again gearing to withdraw their services from the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown if they are not in receipt of payment for works [...]
M.O.E/G.T.U launches Schools’ National Championships
-Anthony urges stakeholders to change perspective By Edison Jefford The Ministry of Education (M.O.E) and the Guyana Teachers Union (G.T.U) yesterday launched the 50th National Schools’ Athletics, Cycling and Swimming Championships, which will be held during November 9-12 at the Guyana National Stadium. Official from both stakeholder groups thronged the National Stadium for the launch [...]
South Africa aiming for Whitewash
Second Test starts today at Warner Park By Sean Devers in St Kitts Today Warner Park will host its second ever Test match since the West Indies, led by centuries from Daren Ganga and Ramnaresh Sarwan, drew with India four years ago and a similar result against South Africa will be a moral victory for [...]
Defence challenges confession statement
The trial of murder accused Danny Busjit, 27, of Mibicuri Black Bush Polder, Berbice, continued before Justice Brassington Reynolds in the Berbice High Court on Wednesday with the prosecution, led by State Counsel Dionne McCammon, calling two witnesses. Busjit is on trial for the November, 25, 2005 murder of 73-year-old overseas-based Guyanese, Kalidas Surujnarine, whose [...]
GPHC investigates patient’s death
- body discovered in bathroom of Male ward Authorities of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) are investigating the death of a patient whose lifeless body was discovered in the bathroom of the Male Medical Ward on Monday night. According to a source, a patient who got up to use the facility, saw the door [...]
WICB and ESPN reach agreement for broadcast of Caribbean T20
Coverage to reach 61 million plus worldwide audience; Canada to make T20 debut ESPN and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have reached an agreement for the broadcast of the inaugural Caribbean T20 Tournament, July 22 to 31, 2010. The tournament, which will form part of the annual WICB calendar, will have the first phase [...]
Gardner for Musclemania Universe in Miami this weekend
To debut at IFPA Pro Figure Show in Cayman Islands June 26 Guyana’s second Professional Bodybuilder Sylvan Gardner left these shores yesterday for his second appearance at the Musclemania Universe Show to be held in Miami Florida, today and tomorrow, June 18-19. Gardner will also be making his debut at International Fitness & Physique Association [...]
Eustace Abraham blazes bodybuilding trail in Canada
Wins Northern Ontario Regionals overall title Guyana born bodybuilder, Eustace Abraham who now resides in Canada, continues to set himself apart from the competition. Competing at the Northern Ontario Regionals/Northern Cup Challenge at the Salute Ste Marie on Saturday June 7, Abraham won the 7-competitor heavyweight class with a bodyweight of 233lbs and later he [...]
First batch of teachers successfully complete non-graduate programme
As a measure to address poor results in the subject areas of Mathematics and English at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) level in the public school system, the first round of the non-graduate certificate course programme for teachers came to an end yesterday with a simple ceremony. At the National Centre for Educational Resource [...]
GABF officially releases selectees for ‘Children of the World Camp’
Dear Editor, Please be informed that the GABF (Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation) has recently selected the following persons to represent Guyana at the ‘Children of the Word Youth Camp’ (a social event for the youths balancing basketball, education and culture) scheduled to be held in Istanbul, Turkey, August 24–31. This Camp is a multi-national, multi-cultural [...]
Donna Ramkissoon notches up ‘half century’ Mitchell continues winning ways
National female race walker, Donna Ramkissoon, recently ‘raised her bat’ in honour after she had completed her 50th successful race walk event on the trot with another sterling performance when the Cavalier’s Sports and Tour Club (CSTC) staged the Soesdyke race walk on Sunday June 6 last. Leading male race walker Rudolph Mitchell was the [...]
Mr. Sattaur’s intervention was in the interest of the Kitty Masjid
Dear Editor, I read with disappointment the Kaieteur News article dated Monday June 14, 2010 captioned “GRA boss accused of bullyism at Kitty Masjid.” I have been associated with the Kitty Jamaat for a very long time and as such highly familiar with the affairs of the Jamaat. I testify to the constant conflict at [...]
Only a new leader can make this happen
Dear Editor, I refer to Clive Fredricks’ letter dated 8 May 2010, entitled ‘’It’s time for the PNC to fill the Square of the Revolution again”. Nuff Respect to the Brother! You are on the ball. New Leader and Presidential Candidate for the Party. The right one and you will see the Square of the [...]
Vieux Fort & Gros Islet record wins
Vieux Fort South and Gros Islet registered contrasting victories when competition in the Kashif & Shanghai/Blackheart/St. Lucia Football Association sanctioned knock-out football tournament continued on Wednesday evening at the Beausejour Cricket Ground. In the opening match Vieux Fort South selection got past Anse La- Raye 3-0. Vieux Fort South were led to victory by goals [...]
The ultimate sacrifice for social justice
Dear Editor, On June 16, 1948 62 years ago, five young cane-cutters, were shot and killed by the Colonial police, as a result of peaceful industrial action taken against the Colonial Masters on plantation Enmore on the East Coast of Demerara in the Colony of British Guiana (Guyana). These brave souls were passively fighting against, [...]
Mabaruma teen remanded on carnal knowledge charge
An 18-year-old Mabaruma resident was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with carnal knowledge. The accused, Keireul Perez, made his appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. It is alleged that between March 1 and 3 of this year he had carnal knowledge of a girl under the age [...]
THE CANTER SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IMPOUNDED
Yesterday, this column examined some of the issues that emerged following the fatal shooting of schoolboy, Kelvin Fraser. We looked at the media coverage of the event and the need for more investigative journalism so that the public are not misled by premises which are subsequently proved to be questionable. We also examined the lack [...]
Govt. needs to be proactive in planning the layout of communities
Dear Editor, I am neither a Civil Engineer nor an urban/suburban planner. I am simply an average citizen with a little bit of common sense. My issue is with the allocation of government land for house lots. Repeatedly, I have seen where the government is reactive rather than proactive in planning the layout of these [...]
