Not saying anything – Benn
US$15.4M Amaila Falls Road Project… Minister of Transport and Hydraulics, Robeson Benn, says that his Ministry will not be releasing any information related to the contract and its progress that was awarded to Makeshwar ‘Fip’ Motilall to build the approach road to Amaila Falls. When contacted yesterday to ascertain if Motilall has submitted the remaining [...]
Report finds considerable design, construction weaknesses
Supenaam stelling fiasco… – facility will not be fixed in a hurry By Leonard Gildarie A quick fix to put the troubled Supenaam Stelling into operations is not likely to happen and indications are more than one party may have to share the blame for the problems. This is according to Government spokesman, Dr. Roger [...]
Kellawan Lall’s statement is garbage – Trotman
Call for a health crisis in city… Deputy Mayor of Georgetown Robert Williams is pushing for the government to pay outstanding rates as this will help to pay garbage collectors, warning that if a health crisis develops in the city then this can pose a threat to the entire country. He was responding to comments [...]
A highly respected executive with a benevolent spirit
… Paul Chan-a-Sue is a ‘Special Person’ “I have been involved in many things but I get the greatest satisfaction in helping others fulfill their dreams, be it in the commercial sector or in cricket. I am a very positive person and that has helped me survive in the tough world of business.” By Sean [...]
Dem boys seh…De beauty pageant is fuh ugly people
Some gyal going on stage to try fuh represent this country at de Miss Guyana pageant. Dem sash and dem have sponsors but dem same sponsors claim that dem didn’t have much of a choice. Is a case wheh de sponsors watch every face and in de end dem decide to pick anyone because wasn’t [...]
Flood-affected Region 10 families get emergency supplies
Government, on Friday, distributed more than 300 food packages and bottled water to residents who were directly affected by flood owing to spring tide coupled with heavy rainfall in various communities in Region Ten including Three Friends, Malali, Muritaro and Rockstone to provide short term support. Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn, who led the [...]
West Demerara residents get ‘special treatment’ from Cuban Medical Brigade
The residents of West Demerara enjoyed some ‘special treatment’ yesterday as seven members of the Cuban Medical Brigade offered their services in Vreed-en-Hoop. The doctors who are from the Best Hospital and the Georgetown Public Hospital took their places outside the Payless Variety Store where they were offering free medical consultations and referrals to persons [...]
GGDMA to discuss monies for Mahdia relief
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) will be meeting with residents of the mining community of Mahdia, tomorrow, to discuss with them the use and distribution of the Mahdia relief fund. The meeting with the Executive members of the association, the Mahdia Mining Committee and residents will take place at Ram’s Shop (Desert [...]
Guyanese in London stage picket for justice in homeland
Concerned Guyanese residing in the United Kingdom continued their picketing exercise outside the Guyana High Commission in London, last week, to protest against what they described as the corrupt and racist dictatorship in their homeland. The latest exercise was conducted last Thursday and although the gathering was fewer than the initial protest, organisers said that [...]
Arya Samaj movement marks 100 years in Guyana
The Arya Samaj movement in Guyana will mark 100 years of existence this year with a number of celebrations. According to Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo, of the Guyana Central Arya Samaj Mandir, the centenary celebrations in Guyana will take place during July and August of this year. He said that “An elaborate programme is being implemented [...]
Six locations, 3500 patients, orphanages targeted
- US$400,000 medication for distribution Guyana Watch Inc., which for years has been bringing medical personnel to the country, is all set to conduct its annual outreach again from Friday. This time, according to the organisation’s President, Tony Yassin, it is expected that almost 3,500 patients will be seen during the six clinics that are [...]
City ‘Constab’ faces tough times with workers’ shortage
… 173rd Anniversary It lacks resources, in manpower, equipment and money, and its facilities are way below the desired standards. But the City Constabulary is not fazed by the challenges even though it provides a key function for the troubled Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown (M&CC). Starting today, the ‘Constab”, as it [...]
Vandals hit Dr Paloma Mohamed
Head of the Department of mass communication at the University of Guyana, Dr. Paloma Mohamed, is appealing for assistance in recovering some valuable personal belongings that were stolen from her vehicle yesterday. Dr. Mohamed had parked her vehicle on Regent Street near the City Mall when a person or persons broke into it and stole [...]
Craig residents refute GPHC statement
Residents of Second Street, Craig, East Bank Demerara are refuting the statement put out by the Georgetown Public Hospital that residents threatened its staff members. Residents of the area said that they were the ones verbally abused by a social worker identified as Ms. Fredericks. According to one resident, being a grown up who looks [...]
Minister Lall’s statement misinterpreted – says Dr Ramsammy
Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy says that the recent comment by Minister of Local Government, Kellawan Lall, as it relates to the health crisis in the city has been misinterpreted. He joined his colleagues, some of whom, including Dr Roger Luncheon and Works Minister Robeson Benn, who said that Minister Lall was joking. Yesterday [...]
Teddies winners receive $US
Five grand prize winners won cash in the Teddies Spin the Wheel Promotion, which was launched in May at the N&S Mattai Supermarket. They are Amanda Bentick, who won US$1000; Jomo Frank US$2000, Fiona Edwards US$250; Tiana Lewis US$500; Diane Sundack US$1500. There were 20 consolation winners who can win US$50 each. They were announced [...]
Guyanese student cops prestigious US education award
The daughter of Pastor Donna and Henry Browne, of New Life Ministries, 18-year-old Angelina Mari Brown, has copped one of the US’s prestigious awards for excellence in education. She is the recipient of the US National Society of High School Scholars award for Academic Merit. The award was conferred on her earlier this year. Browne [...]
Linden residents claim neglect in flood affected areas
Residents of Linden, who have been affected by the severe floods, are baffled at the lack of interest being paid by the relevant authorities who are supposed to assist with their predicaments. According to Noel Rose, who was wearing long boots when he spoke to this newspaper, residents living in Mines area, Old England and [...]
Distribution of school uniform vouchers commences
The Ministry of Education, on Wednesday, commenced distribution of school uniform vouchers to parents as it strengthens the push to bolster students’ attendance throughout the country. The $400M programme, covering nursery, primary and secondary school students, has begun in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six and Ten and went smoothly with a resounding turnout of [...]
Ptolemy Reid Rehab Centre gets new recreational equipment
The children at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre will see their much deserved playtime activities at the centre improved by a set of new recreational equipment. Eon Caesar, Director of the Rotary Club of Demerara, officially handed over the new equipment to the Rehabilitation Advisor of the facility, Cynthia Massay on Friday last. The donation [...]
Khan (8-70 & 41*) impress but Guyana on verge of defeat
Former West Indies under-15 leg-spinner Amir Khan followed up his 8-70 with a fighting unbeaten 41 but Guyana ended the 2nd day of their 3rd round TCL regional under-19, 3-day cricket match in great danger of being beaten by the Windward Islands on the final day today. Set 88 to win after Guyana fell for [...]
National team beat Digicel X1 in 20/20 match
By Sean Devers Steven Jacobs hit an unbeaten half-century and shared in an unfinished 107-run 3rd wicket partnership with Assad Fudadin who made 47 not out, but they were on the losing side yesterday at the Guyana National Stadium. In their first practice match in preparation for the Caribbean 20/20 competition which starts in Barbados [...]
PRECAUTIONS NEED TO BE TAKEN
Before it was sold to its present owners, the Pegasus Hotel was part of an international chain of hotels. The consortium that owned this chain eventually decided to sell it off and there could have only been one reason for this: its revenue stream was not sufficient in relation to the investment made. If the [...]
The flu has struck and men are crying
All over the country over the past few weeks I have been talking to people who sound as though they have either been doing something with their throat or they have something pushed up their nostrils. Many of those I happened to meet either have red rheumy eyes or a bad case of the cough. [...]
These things should not happen in any country
I am not going to comment on President Jagdeo’s libel suit against me in any detail except to make three expressions. First, President Jagdeo has said disparaging things about me. I laughed each time my Kaieteur News colleague said to me; “Yuh hear wuh Jagdeo said about yuh.” Therefore, it was a bit surprising to [...]
