World Bank was never approached for financing – Country Rep.
With the lack of financial closure delaying the Amaila Falls Hydro Electric Project, World Bank Country Representative Giorgio Valentini yesterday disclosed that Guyana never approached the bank. Valentini yesterday met with members of the local media in a bid to increase cooperation between the media and that entity. He was asked about the World Bank’s [...]
Police Association condemns excesses, abuse
The Executive of the Police Association has expressed concern over the recent plethora of incidents and infractions that have been allegedly committed by members of the Guyana Police Force. Incidents of alleged police brutality, use of excessive force, collusion and complicity in armed robbery involving errant policemen were all ventilated in the print and electronic [...]
Cops say slain ‘miner’ now unidentified
Investigations into Monday’s shootout at Mousie Landing took an unusual turn yesterday, with police stating that one of the slain men is not David Courtman (The police had earlier identified him as Devon Courtman). Police said that during a scheduled post mortem examination (PME) yesterday, Courtman’s mother stated that the slain man was not her [...]
C’tyne man impaled on steel rod
CRABWOOD CREEK, CORENTYNE – Detectives in Division ‘B’ are relying on the findings of an autopsy to determine how Tir Totoram met his death. The body of the 45-year old unemployed man was discovered about 05:45 hours yesterday impaled on a steel rod. Reports state that a neighbour was constructing a concrete gutter and steel [...]
Dem boys seh…Thiefing is a job fuh some
Some people don’t know wha dem does do to demself. It was de Good Book that proclaim whatever essays forth from a man defiles him. Now dem boys seh that dem have de AFC. Was a nice party in de old days when young people was looking fuh an alternative. Of course, de Big Market [...]
Death row inmate on hunger strike
Death row inmate Noel Thomas, incarcerated for over two decades, is said to be on hunger strike. Kaieteur News understands that Thomas, who suffers for hemorrhoids, has been refusing meals since Saturday, reportedly because prison officials are ignoring his requests to be placed on a special diet. Sources said that he is at present too [...]
World Bank sees reports from int’l institutions as credible – Valentini
Giorgio Valentini, the World Bank’s Country Representative for Suriname and Guyana says that the entity sees as credible, reports from international institutions. Valentini was yesterday asked the question specifically as it relates to the United States State Department’s 2010 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report which Human Services and Social Security Minister Priya Manickchand has dismissed [...]
Govt. orders GFC to “meet more” with loggers
Following concerns raised by the loggers on some burning issues in the industry, including the renewal of Timber Sales Agreement (TSAs), Government has ordered its regulatory arm, the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), to meet more with the operators. A key meeting is scheduled for July to iron out some of the difficulties facing members of [...]
Local chess players throw down gauntlet on international top seeds
Local chess players that excelled in the qualifying rounds in the Guyana/FIDE International Rating Tournament organized by the Guyana Chess Federation earlier this year, are scheduled to be in action once again when their four challengers from overseas arrive here for that round robin tournament slated for the National Stadium, Providence starting on Tuesday July [...]
Turkeyen campus initiates “Donate a Tree Project”
The quality of the environment in which people live and work has an important bearing on their spirit, productivity, and the way they see life. This was noted yesterday by a patron of the project, Pamela Bourne, at the launching of the “Donate a Tree Project” outside the Education Lecture Theatre at the University of [...]
Fatal accident drivers remanded
The two drivers who were involved in the horrific two-car smash up last Saturday (June 19) on the No.2 East Canje Public Road that claimed the lives of two persons were both remanded to prison yesterday by magistrate Adela Nagamootoo, when they appeared before her on two charges each of causing death by dangerous driving. [...]
New Amsterdam Multilateral and Tutorial Academy into finals
The 12th annual Hilbert ‘Old Beef’ Humphrey Memorial Schools basketball competition commenced at the Vryman’s Erven basketball court, in New Amsterdam on June 14 with five school participating. Berbice Educational Institute (BEI), Vryman’s Erven Secondary School (VESS), New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary (NAMS), Tutorial Academy Secondary School (TASS) and Canje Secondary School (CSS) were the participating [...]
Farm Masjid win East Bank Zone, progress to the National Quarter-finals
Cricket fans were treated to several exciting matches when play continued in the Carib Beer National Softball Cricket Tournament played over the past weekend and organized by the Guyana Softball League, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport at venues countrywide. In an action packed encounter, Farm Masjid defeated Speed Boat XI [...]
Business leaders should use their influence in the fight – UN Special Envoy
The Fifth Pan Caribbean Business Coalition Forum on HIV/AIDS opened yesterday at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown. Under the theme “Caribbean Business Leadership: A Holistic Wellness Approach beyond HIV”, the forum recognised the indispensable role of the business community in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The aim of the two-day gathering of Caribbean business leaders is to [...]
Mute charged for murder
Thirty-two-year-old Sherwin Younge, of West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, was not required to plead to the indictable offence of murder yesterday when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. Younge who is a mute, is accused of killing Godfrey Hoyte called “Bruck up” on June 20 at the Staborek Market Square. A sign language interpreter [...]
High court clerk on $150,000 bail for forging divorce document
Twenty-five year-old High Court Legal Clerk, Dwayne Gentle, of 239 Forshaw Street, Queenstown, was yesterday placed on $150,000 bail, after making a court appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. It is alleged that between May 1, 2008 and June 6, 2008 with the intent to defraud, he forged one divorce absolute in favour of [...]
Appropriate and timely
Dear Editor, Stella Ramsaroop’s contribution (Kaieteur News, June 23) is so appropriate and timely. She came across as a head teacher scolding some errant pupils in school. I do think many contributions in the print media have sunk to an all time low. Thanks Ms. Ramsaroop. Keep writing. T. Jadunauth
‘Bad Manners’ have knocked out all contenders
Dear Editor, I pen this letter with a heart heavy with foreboding over the direction life in Guyana is taking. The reason for my mindset is in relation to the heavily touted “War On Bad Manners” on which resources were heavily expended to promote same by our Government and NGOs. My view on who happens [...]
The GPF – protectors or offenders?
Dear Editor, Is there a logical explanation for the excessive tolerance and lenience regarding criminal acts committed by persons employed in the Guyana Police Force (GPF) by the authorities? Is it legal for police to kill without a legitimate reason, or to shoot down suspects? Is it legal to torture the innocent because of accusations [...]
Work still to commence at Kumaka Landing after stelling collapses
…GGMC to lend a hand Kevin Trim yesterday commented that the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will be working with the Department in assessing key requirements for the new revetment construction to be done at Kumaka Landing. Trim, who is the General Manager of the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD), said in a comment [...]
7th Busta Champion of Champions 50 overs cricket launched
Eight Berbice teams to compete in KO tourney By Franklin Wilson The 7th edition of the Busta sponsored Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club organised Champion of Champions 50 overs knock-out competition was launched yesterday at the Guyana Beverage Company Headquarters, Diamond, East Bank Demerara. This year’s level of sponsorship has been affected by [...]
Stop the squabbling
Dear Editor, Alliance For Change (AFC), please stop this bickering about rotation of leader. You have an election to win. Like, for instance, how two writers encouraged Mr. Joe Singh; he’s a man of impeccable character, he’s a leader for all races. Don’t nominate one of the old horses. Let’s have someone out of the [...]
5th ProAm Boxing card gets underway tonight
The time for talking is over and the boxers contesting for fistic acclamation in the fifth edition of the ProAm Boxing card under the auspices of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control, the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association and the National Communications Network, will now have to put up [...]
Cattle rustling, damaged Onverwagt road being addressed – Agri Ministry
A key all-weather road and bridge at Onverwagt, in the Abary area, that were sore points for farmers, are being repaired, following meetings with concerned residents and the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the Ministry, during discussions with farmers at a meeting held on June 9, several concerns were raised, including repairs to the road [...]
Only a strong opposition party could serve the needs of Guyanese
Dear Editor, The PNCR should take a page from President Obama’s leadership philosophy when he said Wednesday (23-06-10) after firing General Stanley McChrystal, “I didn’t want to see pettiness; this was not about personalities or reputations…I welcome debates among my team but not divisions”. Let us welcome debates among all the PNCR leaders, critics and [...]
