Victim finds NIS contributions not paid
… Fishing Trawler explosion By Latoya Giles The trawler explosion which happened almost one month ago has started a “frenzy” of speculation about the way in which National Insurance Scheme is paid to fishing workers at the Prittipaul Singh Investment Company. The fishing trawler, which is owned by the major seafood company, exploded in the [...]
Shot teen already in court on two robbery charges – police
- released on $60,000 station bail Attorney at law Adrian Thompson yesterday confirmed that his client, Osafo Johnson, had been released on $60,000 station bail, pending the outcome of the investigation. Johnson, 17, of 707 East Ruimveldt, was shot outside his front gate. Police Commissioner Henry Greene stated that the teen had opened fire on [...]
Finance Minister tables Treasury Memorandum one month late
The long awaited Treasury Memorandum that has been stalled for more than a month now will be tabled in the National Assembly on Thursday coming and is expected to be circulated. Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh will present to the House the document which is slated to outline what will be done as it relates [...]
US-based Guyanese accuses lawyer of stealing $6M insurance settlement
A US-based Guyanese man has taken a lawyer to court claiming that he was ripped off during a legal settlement with a local insurance company. The writ was filed, Friday, by Farouk Yasin, who gave his address as Jamaica, Queens, New York, against Hubert Rodney, an attorney-at-law. In the Statement of Claim, filed by Yasin’s [...]
Guyanese stabbed to death in Dominica
A 26-year-old Guyanese man, Ashton Gibbons was stabbed to death on July 9 in the rural village of Marigot, Dominica. According to reports, Gibbons was stabbed several times in the heart, hip and on the side of his body on the road during an altercation with two men. The man’s wife, Jahsylma Gibbons, said that [...]
Dem boys seh… Rohee frighten
Dem appoint people fuh catch cows. They calling dem stray catchers and that is a good name. But is de name that causing Rohee and all of dem to mek sure that things go right. Rohee already laying down de law that anybody who block de stray catchers during dem duties gun face de full [...]
Agri. Sector awards $381M in contracts
- Min. Persaud warns contractors of being blacklisted The public signing for ten contracts worth $381M under the Agricultural Diversification Project was done yesterday, even as Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud revealed that some of the projects had already begun. While he did not specify which, Minister Persaud stated that some of the contracts had already [...]
Residents want “drug addict” safe house torn down
Some residents of Garnett Street want the relevant authorities to help deal with an issue which is now becoming over bearing for them. Residents of Newtown said that they are at their wits end. They say that there is a building in the area which is used as a haven for drug addicts who have [...]
PM asked to explain Govt. proposal to privatise GPL
Alliance for Change Vice Chairperson and Member of Parliament, Sheila Holder, will at Thursday’s sitting of the National Assembly, seek to elicit from the Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, answers to what efforts the Government proposes to privatise the Guyana Power and Light. The question on the order paper in the name of Holder asks, “What [...]
Rohee warns against interfering with stray catchers
- 24 applicants shortlisted Anyone who interferes with the work of stray catchers will be severely dealt with by the law. This is the warning issued by Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee during a meeting with recently recruited stray catchers, yesterday, at the Ministry’s boardroom. Yesterday’s meeting came at a time when the Ministry is [...]
Statistics reveal job retention low
- 90 per cent of labour force doesn’t have an education above secondary level By Rabindra Rooplall Last year, 251 questionnaires were classified by sectors of which 90 per cent originated from the Private Sector, six percent Public Sector and four percent Para-Public Sector. This is according to the Statistical Unit, Ministry of Labour Human [...]
Present evidence that Bishop Edghill takes directions from Dr Luncheon – ERC
The Ethnic Relations Commissioner (ERC), yesterday, in a response to Stabroek News Monday July 12, 2010 captioned “Unconstitutional ERC should not adjudicate in any media matter – PNC/R,” stated the Commission demands that Member of Parliament Amna Ally and the PNC/R immediately withdraw this statement making a public apology. Failing to do so, they must [...]
Children learn taxidermy at national museum
A group of children started the national museum’s fourth annual taxidermy summer camp. Taxidermy is the act of mounting or reproducing dead animals for display. Elford Liverpool, Administrator (ag) of the museum, said that the summer camp is being conducted in two phases. The current camp will last until July 23, while the second camp [...]
Trucking sugar from Berbice to G/Town to cost in excess of $200M
- Negotiations ongoing to use bauxite terminal in Corentyne – Persaud While there have been many critics of the heavy costs attached to concentrating Guyana’s sugar exports from the Demerara terminal when the bulk is produced in Berbice, Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud says that at present it cannot be avoided. On Friday, Minister Persaud explained [...]
No reports of major flash flooding despite intense rainfall – Agri Ministry
Despite the fact that there was more than normal rainfall, authorities yesterday said that there was no major report of flash flooding. “Notwithstanding heavy rainfall there were no major reports of flash flooding, taking into consideration that the drainage and irrigation system is designed for 38.1mm (1.5 inches) of rainfall but was able to cope [...]
Guyana Red Cross Society urges donation today
The Guyana Red Cross Society, in partnership with the National Blood Transfusion Service, holds monthly blood drives on the second Tuesday of every month. This month’s blood drive will be held today from 12 noon to 17:30 hrs. And the organisation is encouraging people to donate since their donation can save lives. “Life’s most persistent [...]
Child Commission concerned about Police actions
The tragic circumstances related to the passing of Kelvin Fraser, 15, are being carefully followed, according to the Rights of the Child Commission (RCC). The Commission stated that of particular concern is the conduct of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in a school environment. According to Deputy Chairperson of the RCC, Rosemary Benjamin-Noble, children and [...]
Discharge of waters not contributing to flood conditions – Min. Persaud
Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud has warned that flash flooding can be expected if there are more than two inches of rainfall at any given time. Referring to the level of the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC), the Minister said that last week, it was not above the full capacity level, but above the full supply [...]
Retired regional health officer drafted back into service
By Yannason Duncan The regional officials in Region Two are not allowing the skills and experiences of senior retired health professionals to vegetate and go to waste. One official has told Kaieteur News that strategies have been implemented to retain the services of health professionals, who over the years have developed good track records. One [...]
Top teacher wants corporal punishment reintroduced
Hamant France, this year’s Top Teacher, wants corporal punishment reintroduced in schools to address a growing discipline problem. But France, who has been teaching at the Zeeburg Secondary School for the past ten years, says that having a whip doesn’t mean using it. “I believe it’s a psychological thing,” he told Kaieteur News yesterday, recounting [...]
Tiger Bay residents benefit from Giftland Office Max chivalry
More than 400 children from the Tiger Bay area were the recipients of stationery packs and food supplies following an initiative by the Giftland Office Max, which joined with the Guyana Red Cross and Mr. Ryan Singh of the Escape Café EBD. The event had its genesis on June 19, last, when the Human Resources [...]
GGMC offers relief to Mahdia fire victims
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), has handed over a quantity of supplies to the tune of $ 697,000, to the victims of the July 1 Mahdia fire that left more than 20 families homeless. The items, intended for the affected families, include a three-burner gas stove, complete with a cooking gas and fittings, [...]
Black Bush headless murder trial accused freed
- remains in custody to complete sentence for escape Danny Busjit, 27, of Mibicuri Black Bush Polder, who was on trial for murder before Justice Brassington Reynolds and a mixed jury, on Monday, walked free. This was after his Attorneys Mursaline Bacchus in Association with Kim Kyte-John, successfully argued no case submission. Their argument was [...]
Western Union opens Charlestown Agency
The Humphrey family continued its longstanding tradition of serving the Charlestown community as it marked another happy occasion last Friday. Humphrey’s Bakery has been serving baked goods for over 25 years under the leadership of George Humphrey. Yesterday his daughter, Roshell Humphrey-Wong, following in her father’s footsteps, albeit down a separate path, commissioned her own [...]
Guyanese make it to five finals
Guyana’s national team presently competing at the 2010 Caribbean Junior Squash Championships in the Grand Cayman, experienced mixed fortunes on day two of the individual championships on Sunday. Guyana is the first country to guarantee itself a title with the top two seeds in the Girls under-19 category, Keisha Jeffrey and Ashley Khalil living up [...]
