Hair found on seized car, DNA tests likely
Bank employee’s murder… – Driver, aunt detained By Michael Jordan and Latoya Giles After four days of diligent investigation, police should know soon whether they have solved the murder of bank employee Sheema Mangar. Their leads include a 31-year-old driver and his aunt, who are both in custody, a slightly dented, silver-grey car that they [...]
Relatives accuse police of ignoring death threats
Butchered woman… If the police had taken appropriate action, 31-year-old Deon Stephens might have been still around to look after her four children. This is the view of her relatives who revealed yesterday that Stephens’ reputed husband had threatened to kill her in the presence of ranks at the Vigilance Police Station, where she had [...]
Container of counterfeit cigarettes seized
- refused entry into Suriname from Guyana Authorities have reportedly seized a container of what is suspected to be counterfeit cigarettes and questions are now being asked as to how it left Guyana, reached Suriname and was turned back. Sources close to the seizure said that officials of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) were involved [...]
West Berbice minibus protest shifts to G/T
- police report more road blocking at Letter ‘T’ Estate Minibus drivers, owners and conductors plying the route 50, Georgetown to New Amsterdam, yesterday moved their demonstration to the city. Just around lunch yesterday they converged at the Square of the Revolution. Social activist Mark Benschop and Columnist Freddie Kissoon joined the operators in the [...]
$800M in contracts inked for next Low Income Settlement phase
Five contracts valued at $800M were signed at the Ministry of Housing and Water, Brickdam, yesterday. Under the Low Income Settlement (LIS) phase 2, the contracts are set to benefit 11,238 persons while making way for 2,741 house lots. This was made possible by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with the Ministry of [...]
Dem boys seh …Is shame bush pun shame bush
De police arrest a man fuh de bank gyal death and all of a sudden de same police realize that dem don’t even know de car number pun de road. Somebody give dem a tip bout de colour and de number. Dem search till dem find de car. Dem see de colour and dem see [...]
Authorities call on “unruly” operators to be more responsible
Route 50 minibus strike… NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – In the wake of recent protest action taken by some minibus operators plying the Number 50 route, officials are calling on them to be more responsible in their actions. Mid-morning yesterday, a press conference was held in the Region Six boardroom. There were no representatives of the [...]
Thief shot, hospitalised
A Corentyne businessman shot and wounded a thief whom he allegedly caught red handed in the process of stealing from his premises on Monday afternoon. Ganeshwar Haridat, 35, of No79 village was shot in his left arm and left leg around 14:00 hrs by the businessman, Davendra ‘Mike’ Parawaroo, after he was found in the [...]
Mother seeks assistance for ailing daughter
A mother of five, Donna Moore, is appealing to the public and relevant authorities for assistance in saving her daughter’s life, since she needs to undergo surgery for a tumour in her head. A document seen by this newspaper revealed that her daughter, Natasha Moore, 31, of Section ‘D’, South Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara, is [...]
Banks DIH/Guinness sponsors air tickets for overseas players & officials
By Franklin Wilson Beverage Giants Banks DIH Limited under the world renowned brand Guinness yesterday presented a cheque to organisers of the inaugural President’s Cup Football Kashif & Shanghai which will cover air travel for the overseas based Guyanese players and support staff. In handing over the cheque to Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major yesterday in the [...]
Digicel pioneers corporate support
The upcoming National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships that is scheduled for the National Stadium, November 9-12, received a timely corporate injection from local telecommunications giant, Digicel, yesterday. Digicel’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gregory Deane handed over the cheque worth $3.6M at the Boardroom of the Ministry of Education, following his brief [...]
Guyana more at home in Durban
Coach tells batsmen to be positive By Sean Devers in South Africa In association with Digicel, Carib, Wartsila Inc, Cops Security, Dave’s West Indian Imports (NY), Igloo Ice Cream, Universal DVD Club & Forest Enterprise From the cold of Johannesburg the Guyanese arrived in Durban on Monday and after an intense practice session in hot [...]
McKinnon, Blake, Rogers, Beharry outstanding at latest GNRA shoot
Members support blood drive Ryan McKinnon, Michael Blake, Ian Rogers and Ray Beharry turned in outstanding performances at last weekend’s Pistol shooting competition organized by the Smallbore section of the Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA). Blake was the winner of the Seniors 9mm pistol shoot over 15 and 20 metres on Saturday at TSU ranges [...]
Digicel continues support for Kwakwani community
In furtherance of its support for sports and community development Digicel seized another opportunity to demonstrate its corporate responsibility during a visit to the Kwakwani area recently. Business Development Manager Gavin Hope speaking at a ceremony held to highlight Digicel’s involvement in the refurbishment of the Arch in the community and the staging of a [...]
Republic Bank/BCB Inter Zone U-17 to commence on Friday
The 2nd Republic Bank/Berbice Cricket Board Inter Zone Under-17 tournament is set to commence on Friday (September 17) at the Cumberland Ground in East Canje, and the Area ‘H’ Ground, Rose Hall Town, Corentyne and will see four teams competing, West Berbice, New Amsterdam/Canje, Lower Corentyne and Central/Upper Corentyne. Sponsored to the value of $300,000, [...]
Persaud elected to head Bartica Community Development Council
Development of facilities is priority FIFA Referee Roland Persaud has been elected President of the Bartica Community Development Council (BCDC). According to a release from Public Relations Officer Alden Marslowe, the activation of this committee was as a result of an initiative put forward by the Bartica Football Association (BFA) to the Bartica Neighbourhood Democratic [...]
Semi-finals on this Saturday
After being forced to postpone the semi-finals which was scheduled to be played last weekend, Organisers of the Tradewind Tankers ‘True Champions’ Volleyball Tournament told Kaieteur Sport via telephone on Monday that the way is now cleared for the resumption of the competition this Saturday, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The tournament which had [...]
DeSinco Trading cycle race meet set for National Park on Saturday
Walter Grant-Stuart will start as the favourite to win Saturday’s feature schoolboys & invitational 35-lap race when the DeSinco sponsored 11-race cycle meet is staged at the Inner Circuit of the National Park. The last time the event came off (2008) Alonzo Greaves copped the first place but will have to come good against the [...]
Defending Champs RHT Gizmos & Gadgets into semis
The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club’s 20th Anniversary Busta Champion of Champions cricket tournament bowled off on Saturday last with four first round matches at venues across the Ancient County of Berbice. Defending champions Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets (RHTG&G) almost got their 20th Anniversary mood disrupted by a youthful and determined [...]
Dismissed sugar workers back on job following talks
- GuySuCo accepts suspension recommendations Four sugar workers who were dismissed following a fire at the bagasse plant at the multi-million-dollar Skeldon factory are back on the job after the matter went to conciliation and the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) accepted the recommendations to opt for suspensions instead. According to President of the Guyana Agricultural [...]
Berbice A to face their U-19 counterparts in T20 game
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has arranged a special Twenty20 match between their A and the Under-19 teams which will be played tomorrow at the Area ‘H’ Ground Rose Hall Corentyne. The match which starts at 14.30hrs will be used as warm up for the ‘A’ team which will be playing in Georgetown next week. [...]
Attorney Joe Harmon appointed GABA legal Rep
Attorney-at-law Joe Harmon has been appointed as the legal representative of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA). GABA boss Steve Ninvalle informed that they made the request to the experienced attorney who readily accepted. The GABA executive body welcomed the move to have Harmon on board noting that this was a positive step in the [...]
No negative impact anticipated following shortage of ARVs – Dr Singh
“There is a real risk of patients developing a resistance to antiretrovirals (ARVs) if they are removed from recommended treatment regiment over time.” This disclosure was made by Programme Manager of the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS), Dr Shanti Singh, when she commented on the recent shortage of ARVs which had rocked the local health [...]
Businessman Roy Bacchus recognises Mike Parris’ effort
Businessman Roy Bacchus of Prashad Nagar yesterday made a presentation of $100,000 to Guyana’s lone Olympic medalist Michael Parris on the 30th anniversary of him achieving a bronze medal at the Moscow Olympics in 1980. Bacchus informed that although honouring Parris 30 years on, it was better late than never and others should emulate his [...]
Driver placed on $200,000 bail for causing death
- fined for failing to stop and render assistance A 30-year-old taxi driver was yesterday placed on $200,000 bail and fined $40,000 after he was charged with three serious traffic offences. Neron Yarris, of Fifth Street, Alberttown, made his court appearance before Magistrate Priya Beharry to answer charges ranging from causing death by dangerous driving [...]
