It was a matter of commonsense
During the visit of the Kuwaiti Prime Minister and his delegation the traveling public was made to suffer the inability to move about as freely as they normally would. There were traffic jams because the major roads were closed for hours—at least for three hours. Minibuses plying the West Demerara route were either trapped in [...]
HELPING THE PEOPLE
A few days ago, the news featured the story of a man who moved from a four thousand square feet home to a miserly eighty nine square feet building. The change was dramatic and so too was the design of the interior of the house which made optimum use of every square inch of space [...]
Special Prosecutor withdraws request for magistrate’s recusal
Special Prosecutor Sanjeev Datadin, has withdrawn his suggestion that the Sharma witness tampering trial currently being heard before Magistrate Geeta Chandan Edmond, be transferred. On the last occasion the prosecutor had raised the issue that attorney at law Nigel Hughes who is representing Sharma, is also representing the magistrate in a private civil matter. By [...]
Guyana draw with Netherlands 2-2; face Dominica today
Guyana will have to come up with big wins if they are to win Group C of the Caribbean Football Union Under-17 world Cup Qualifying competition, currently underway in Dominica. The Junior Jaguars drew their first game against the Netherlands Antilles 2-2 in Roseau, Dominica on Tuesday. Netting for the Guyanese was midfielder Pernell Schultz [...]
ASATT selects 40 for Goodwill Swim Meet
A strong contingent of forty of the nation’s budding swim stars was selected by the Amateur Swimming Association of Trinidad and Tobago to represent the country at the 16th Goodwill Swim Meet in Paramaribo Suriname. The meet which runs from the August 13 to 15 is targeted for swimmers who have little or no international [...]
Zone 32 drivers accuse minibus assoc. chairman of fraud
By Rabindra Rooplall Bus drivers of zone 32 are claiming that the chairman of their Minibus Association is carrying out fraudulent activities each day. According to Vincent Paul who professes to be Vice-Chairman of the association and bus driver, the Chairman, James Kandial, called Coinsil and Papaya” is soliciting monetary contributions for each trip from [...]
EBDCA AGM rescheduled to August 4
The East Bank Demerara Cricket Association (EBDCA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is now rescheduled for August 4 at the Providence Community Centre ground from 17:30hrs. The meeting was supposed to be held on July 29, but due to unforeseen circumstances, is now re-fixed to the new date as mentioned above. Some of the topics to [...]
Law and law officers
I can distinctly remember there was a short letter in the press by the DPP, Mrs. Shalimar Ali-Hack in relation to my call that she should publicly state if she wrote high police authorities complaining about the officials responsible for the search of her suitcase at the airport. She was evasive in that short missive. [...]
Memorex XI storm into Quarter-finals after winning Berbice Zone
Playing at the Providence ground, Memorex XI (New Amsterdam zone Champion) defeated Yard Cobra XI (The West Coast Berbice zone Champion) easily by 35 runs. In the first match Memorex XI won the toss and batted scoring a challenging 136-8 in their 15 overs with extras being a healthy 37. Bowling for Yard Cobra was [...]
Barbados opts out of GABF International Series
- Suriname uncertain, all other teams confirmed By Edison Jefford The Barbados national senior male team has opted out of the International Series that the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) will host during August 19-24 while Suriname is blurred on whether or not they will compete in what is dubbed a mega event. Barbados withdrew [...]
Respective National Sevens teams released
- They are great athletes – Whipple The Director of the National Sevens teams Mike McCormack has the unenviable task of releasing the names of the final selection of the Guyana male and female teams to contest the CAC Rugby Championships and NACRA Tournament respectively yesterday, at Splashmin’s Resort. The teams ended the brief period [...]
Guyana’s need for proper assets
Dear Editor, As we look around the world at what is happening with the increase in disasters, natural and other wise, it has become necessary for us to be prepared. Notwithstanding the “impoverish state” of Guyana’s economy ( I do not subscribe to this idea) there are things we can do to insure we are [...]
Juvenile among four freed of drug possession charge
Four of five-drug accused were freed by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court after she upheld no case submission by their attorneys. The lawyers had argued that no case had been made out against them. The quintet, Antonio Adams, 22; Radish Gildhari, 20; Germain Sardasan, 17, all of Angoy’s Avenue; Seeram Ganesh, [...]
GCF to host fundraiser on Sunday sponsored by Smalta
Cycling, dominos, fun day & take-away lunch carded for Malteenoes Ground By Franklin Wilson With the aim of increasing their ability to become self sufficient, the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) is embarking on a robust fundraising drive to rake in much needed funds to strengthen their ability in sending teams to compete for development and [...]
Sanjay’s Jewellery Golf tourney set for Saturday
The Sanjay’s Jewellery sponsored Medal Play golf tournament will be played off on Saturday at Lusignan Golf Club. The tournament was originally planned for July 3 but recent inclement weather forced its postponement. Club Captain Patrick Prashad said once the weather continues to be favourable players can expect an exciting day of golf. Rain has [...]
The mayhem of 2002-2008 must never be repeated – Rohee
Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee has said that no one should accept the killing of a member of a law enforcement agency in the line of duty as a normal event. Such killings, the Minister said, strike at the very core of law enforcement. The remarks were contained in a statement, prepared by the Minister, [...]
Sustainability is a matter of commonsense
Dear Editor, If one honestly believes that the goal of sustainable development is unachievable over the long term, these people cannot attach any value to their future, since they believe it will all be for naught. I would like to assert that the first step in seeking solutions and moving forward is to understand and [...]
Minister silent on $300 million advance to contractor
Revelations that the heavy duty road building equipment for the construction of the Amaila Falls Hydro Electric Project would arrive today, will not materialise. When contacted yesterday for an update Minister of Transport and Hydraulics, Robeson Benn, said that he is advised that the equipment is to arrive in Guyana this Saturday. The Minister said [...]
Rotten poles allowed to collapse despite warnings
It was a disaster waiting to happen. It nearly materialized in its worst possible form. There was the expected collapse but fortunately no one was hurt. Quite frankly, it was unnecessary. This newspaper had highlighted close to two months ago that residents of James Street, Albouystown, had complained of rotting utility poles. The Guyana Power [...]
No gunpowder residue found on ASP Murray’s hands
The Guyana Police Force’s forensic experts have found no trace of gunpowder on the hands of Assistant Superintendant Ivelaw Murray, who police officials allege shot a police constable with his .38 service revolver before pumping two bullets into his own head. Kaieteur News has confirmed that a member of the Force’s Crime Scene Unit had [...]
GRA accuses remigrant, 74, of attempting a scam
… imports Hummer, BMW but never owned a home in the U.S.A The Guyana Revenue Authority says that while persons are encouraged to return home to Guyana, the entity would not be a party to remigrants abusing the system and defrauding the state of revenue. The GRA was responding to an article carried in Kaieteur [...]
Woman, 62, perishes in fire
A 62-year-old woman’s charred remains were pulled from the bottom flat of her two-storey house at 22 De Buff, Canal Number 2, sometime after 03:00 hours yesterday. Reports are that neighbours saw smoke emanating from the woman’s house sometime after 01:30 hours. When the blaze was quelled the remains of Bibi Saqkhena Latif were removed [...]
Masjid official’s car recovered
The owner of a wagon stolen from the Kitty Masjid on Monday night has recovered it stashed in the Meadow Bank area. According to President of the Masjid, Mohamed Hussain, he received information that the Toyota car, PLL 2722, was seen there and Ruimveldt Police last night moved it to the station. According to Hussain, [...]
Dem boys seh…De sewage back up after Kuwaiti visit
De sewage system can’t lie. But dem boys know that it can’t tek pressure. Ali Baba and de 40 thieves use to operate from de area near State House. Sometimes dem even use to go in State House but de sewerage never get problem. De problem come when Kuwait Prime Minister and 60 other members [...]
IDB pledges $1.8B for C’bean, Central and South America
The president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno, announced yesterday that under the framework of the Bank’s capital increase, it will allocate about $1.8 billion annually to integration projects for Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Moreno made the announcement at the Special Summit of Heads of State and Governments of [...]
