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 [...]
SOL launches ‘Power Up 2 win’ promotion
SOL officially launched its Shell 2010 retail promotion-Power Up 2 win, unveiling a brand new Suzuki Grand Vitara, yesterday. According to Ken Figaro, General Manager of SOL Guyana Inc, motorists who purchase Shell V-Power gasoline to the value of $2500 at any of the eligible Shell service stations will get an entry form for a [...]
King Kong, Stella and one particular value of life
This essay here is a reply to “Stella Says” written by Mrs. Stella Ramsaroop in the June 23 edition of KN. She wrote; “To show blatant public disrespect for an office, such as the president of a country, lowers the value of that office…” I don’t know the intellectual background of Mrs. Ramsaroop, but there [...]
Sexual and violent songs are corrupting the minds of our youths
Dear Editor, I am the victim of attempted rape. I write this as an absolute, in this my second month, the month to discard absolutes. Further, to emphasise awareness to the many victims of attempted rape, rape, general abuse and the other unmentioned social problems, that they are not alone since there are those who [...]
Schools to be included in NSC National Awards
- Kumar heads Review Committee The best secondary school and the best primary school in sports categories will soon become part of the National Sport Commission (NSC) National Award structure when the two new groups are introduced following a review of the annual award system. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony recently [...]
SHEER IGNORANCE, EYE PASS AND CRAP
All manner of things have been said in diplomacy to describe the actions of great powers, but one can hardly recall the use of such words as “ sheer ignorance, eye pass and crap” to describe a foreign report prepared by one country about another. It is not the sort of language you associate with [...]
Local journalist, Guyenterprise, GT&T to provide indepth World Cup analysis
Football fans and TV viewers are being provided with a more in depth and Technical coverage of the 19th World Cup finals currently being staged in South Africa. A special one hour TV programme “Final Journey to South African Glory” will be aired live on NCN TV channel 11 during the KO stage of the [...]
Questions for Raphael Trotman
Dear Editor, In a recent edition of the Kaieteur News it was reported that Peter Ramsaroop has resigned from the AFC, citing Ramjattan’s reluctance to forge alliance with PNCR as his reason. Immediately I decided to share a few observations with local readers. They are as follows: Peter Ramsaroop was once a member of the [...]
Rain hit National U-19 team practice match
Bowling is our strength says Coach By Sean Devers The opening day of the three-day practice match for the national under-19 team scheduled to commence at the Eve Leary ground yesterday was washed out due to heavy rain in the city and the prospect of play today is not good. The team, led by National [...]
NCN radio inaccessible
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter on 21/05/10 under the title, “Kudos to those who have sought to upkeep our wonderful radio tradition.” I must say that I quite agree with all that was said about radio in Guyana over the years. However, radio coverage only extends to a certain part of Guyana. Guyana [...]
Strath-Avon residents’ health at risk
Dear Editor, Something screwy is going on here. Since the year 2003 paddy shells have been dumped and burned at Strath-Avon, Cane Grove by a rice miller from the area. Letters were sent to the NDC, Cane Grove, The Regional Office (Region Four), EPA, and the Ministry of Health. Several calls were made to the [...]
Reds Perreira launches book today at Pegasus
Hopes his story is an inspiration to youths Seventy-one year-old International Cricket Commentator and Regional Sports Administrator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira is a living Sports encyclopedia and today he will launch his autobiography “Living My Dream” at the Pegasus Hotel from 16:00hrs. Among the personalities expected to be part of this afternoon’s proceedings are Sports Minister [...]
The scrap metal trade should remain banned
Dear Editor, Dr. Samuel Hinds, the Prime Minister recently suspended all scrap metal dealings. This is one of the greatest things the Prime Minister has done. The scrap metal trade has done much disaster to our cultural heritage by destroying fire hydrants, grill-works, architecture, public monuments and so forth. They have even destroyed our drainage [...]
Port Kaituma Boxing Gym receives gear from Sports Ministry
The sterling performances of the boxers from the Port Kaituma Boxing Gym in recent tournaments have been observed by the Minister of Culture Youth and Sports, Dr. Frank Anthony who in turn has donated a set of boxing equipment to the coach of that institution, Mr. Shem Cuffy. The equipment consists of boxing boots, gloves [...]
