Two dead, 15 injured
… Kwakwani accident Kwakwani was plunged into mourning yesterday afternoon, after news of a fatal accident, which claimed the lives of two men, spread like wildfire through the community. The dead were identified as Rusal employee Herman Wade, called Toots, and Terry Woolford of Lamp Island. The injured numbered 15. Some of them were identified [...]
Benn chainsaws GT&T signs
- telephone company disappointed One day before the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) would have launched one of the country’s biggest technological initiatives, the city’s administrators and Government have clashed over the removal of a number of billboards hyping the event. While GT&T yesterday said that the puzzling “unfortunate” incident would in no way [...]
NCN, Guyana Chronicle fabricate stories – says AFC
The Alliance For Change yesterday lashed out at the National Communications Network and the Guyana Chronicle, and denounced in the strongest terms, articles that the two news entities carried. The Alliance For Change described them as complete fabrications The news items stated, among other things, that AFC Leader, Raphael Trotman, was in Florida, USA on [...]
JFK terror plot trial opens with battle over evidence
The trial of Abdul Kadir and Russell De Freitas got underway yesterday in the US Courts before Judge Dora Irizarry, who in a preliminary ruling, said that the defendants have to prove under law why the recordings they are proffering as evidence should be admitted. The preliminary ruling sided with the US Government to have [...]
Irregularities in various magisterial districts in 1992 still not resolved – PAC seeks closure
The Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is seeking closure of the investigation into millions of dollars of irregularities that were uncovered at various magisterial districts in 1992. The finance team of the Supreme Court of Guyana appeared before the PAC on Tuesday and stated that of the twelve cases that were discovered, some charges [...]
DDL launches Demerara Rum Heritage Month
- World renowned El Dorado rums to be showcased Beverage giant Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) will be staging a host of activities to mark its first ever Demerara Rum Heritage Month to be observed this month. This was revealed at a press conference and media tour held at the company’s Diamond, East Bank Demerara location, [...]
Guyana stands to face sanctions over bauxite workers’ brouhaha
… as country has some 26 reports outstanding to ILO Guyana stands to be sanctioned by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) as a result of the brouhaha surrounding the sacked bauxite workers as well of several breaches as it relates to the ILO. This was explained to this newspaper by General Secretary (ag) of the [...]
Our people no longer seem to have a voice
Dear Editor, I just returned to New York after a brief visit to my native land. Except for the thieving customs official/s in Trinidad who seemed to like a few pieces of my gold jewellery and a few bottles of cologne more than me, my vacation was most enjoyable. I met old friends and made [...]
Colour code for taxis seems thoughtless
Dear Editor, There are several things that Government has done wrong in administering the new taxi colour code. President Bharrat Jagdeo did outline Government’s intention since last November to have all motor vehicles in the hire car trade painted in the same colour by August 2010. It took his administration seven months to draft and [...]
Waste, fraud, abuse and TI
Dear Editor, I am still awestruck by the Amaila Falls award and by the dozens of politically exposed persons who seek to defend a glaring example of political patronage. It is astonishing, that an entity without any expertise, assets, or infrastructure can win such an important award. However, the collective bewilderment of the population is [...]
We have been down this road in Guyana before
Dear Editor, I refer to the letter by the Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), Mr. James Singh, purporting to explain the search of my luggage at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on June 14, 2010 (Stabroek News June 30, 2010). Mr. Singh either did not get an accurate account of what transpired or [...]
I pray for that innocent child
Dear Editor, I am very disturbed, angry and sick after reading the article in your Wednesday edition (June 30) about a handicapped child being sexually molested by a 62-yr old male companion of her grandmother. This act is despicable and needs to be dealt with immediately. If this individual is proven to have been molesting [...]
Success Masters XI upset Regal Masters XI to book quarter-finals place
Success XI defeated Regal Masters XI by 40 runs and booked their place in the quarter-finals when play in the 4R Masters’ Cup and Females Softball Cricket tournament continued on Sunday June 27 last. Success Masters won the toss and batted first, scoring 163-9 in 25 overs. Azim Mualla scored a disciplined 45 in the [...]
Making a mountain out of a molehill
Dear Editor, I write to thank CANU for its official response that its searches of passengers’ belongings are not politically driven. I can’t tell readers how relieved I am that people are not targeted but searches are done routinely to deter drug smuggling. There was an allegation that a CANU officer targeted WPA executive officer, [...]
Two day Emancipation floodlight Softball cricket tourney to start July 31
Attractive prizes at stake Rainbow Promotion in collaboration with Full Group Entertainment and the Guyana Softball League will stage a floodlight softball cricket competition on Saturday July 31 and Sunday August 1. This competition will be organized in two categories; females and males open and will feature all the top teams that play floodlight softball [...]
Are human beings fundamentally robotic?
At the wreath-laying ceremony to mark the beginning of Labour Day, I asked a person who was once powerful in the Forbes Burnham Government, why no one could have intervened and stopped some of the obvious self-destructive policies of the PNC that made the PPP’s hold over East Indians hypnotic. This was in May of [...]
Six athletes confirmed for CAC Games
- newcomer, Bond still to verify place By Edison Jefford Amidst the furore over procuring the necessary funding to compete at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games scheduled for this month end in Puerto Rico, six track and field athletes have confirmed their attendance at the prestigious meet. Kaieteur Sports was informed that quarter [...]
A WORRYING TREND
One of the signs that the ruling administration is losing its grip on the affairs of government can be evidenced by its hysterical reaction to comments that expose the administration. Just yesterday, the Minister of Labour wrote a letter in response to a contribution in this column discussing the Trafficking in Persons Report. Instead of [...]
Turbo Energy & Aqua Mist Water to boost Media Cricketers
Compliments, Guyana Beverage Inc. The Media Cricket team currently preparing for their clash against Mc Gill Superstars as part of the DJ Stress Twenty20 Festival set for Sunday, yesterday received a timely boost when the Guyana Beverage Company Inc. presented a quantity of Turbo Energy Drink and Aqua Mist Water to the team. Making the [...]
RHTY&SC says thanks to GBC Inc.
The Executive and members of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club recently said thanks to the Managing Director and staff of the Guyana Beverage Company Inc. for their dedicated support to the club over the years. The Club presented a small token of appreciation to Managing Director Robert Selman following the launch of [...]
BHS are Humphrey Memorial football champs
Berbice High School exact revenge on old nemesis Vryman’s Erven Secondary school, whipping them 5-2 to come out winners of the 12th annual Hilbert ‘Old Beef’ Humphrey annual memorial school football competition which was played recently at the All Saints Scott Church ground, Princes Elizabeth Road New Amsterdam. The competition which was played from Monday [...]
The education conundrum
Each year the grim reality hits home. There are going to be children who are not academically qualified and for whom the country has not made adequate provisions. This may sound a harsh indictment especially when one considers that no government enjoys being criticized for its programme. This is not to say that the government [...]
40 junior players attend successful BCB Captaincy seminar
A total of 40 cricketers from the Under-13 to 19 levels including females attended a Captaincy seminar as the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) seeks to prepare its future leaders of the game on and off the field. The seminar form part of the second-phrase of the BCB’s coaching programme for junior players and was held [...]
Melanie Lions are inaugural Mark Sutton Foundation 7-a-side football champs
Defeat Victoria Kings 2-0 Goals by William Europe and Ryan Croal piloted Melanie Lions to a comfortable 2-0 win over Victoria Kings and overall victory in the inaugural Mark Sutton Foundation seven-a-side football competition which was contested on Sunday last at the Melanie Playfield. The Lions roared to the top prize of $40,000, trophy and [...]
Batavia Warriors defeat DDL to take Bartica Zone Essequibo 10/10 Softball cricket
A small but vocal crowd was on hand to witness Batavia Warriors emerge victorious over Demerara Distillers Limited when play in the Bartica Zone of the Essequibo Islands 10/10 Soft ball cricket competition continued in Bartica over the past weekend. DDL batted first and scored 80-7 in 10 overs with Ayube DeFreitas (32) taking the [...]
