GECOM Commissioners voice concerns
HPS internet order… The recent order by Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) advertise through the internet rather than in the local press was high on the agenda yesterday when GECOM’s Chairman, Dr Steve Surujbally and Commissioners of the body met. The meeting was held at the [...]
Another GDF AK-47 goes missing
A team of investigators from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has traveled to the Makouria area to probe the loss of another AK-47 assault rifle. The weapon was reported missing, yesterday morning, following the completion of the Guyana Defence Force ‘Iron Man Course’ for Infantry soldiers. According to reports, the weapon was in the possession [...]
Passenger dies on Delta flight to NY
A Delta flight out of Guyana, early yesterday, is still to land at the John F Kennedy International Airport. The aircraft which left the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, is now in Puerto Rico after an elderly passenger died on board. The flight left Georgetown shortly after 07:00 hours. In transit, the crew announced that [...]
Mentally challenged woman on $200,000 bail for arson
A Plaisance woman was granted bail in the sum of $200,000 by Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court last Monday when she appeared to answer a charge of arson to a dwelling. Denise Munroe, who is said to be mentally challenged, was charged with setting fire to her 76 Victoria Road, Plaisance, East [...]
Opposition ups pressure for Freedom of Information Bill
“People want to know how their tax dollars are being spent and on what.”- AFC As pressure continues to mount for government to table the long-awaited Freedom of Information legislation, at least two opposition leaders have chided the administration for allowing the relevant processes to meander along. Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), [...]
CPG member’s family gets ‘Channa bomb’ scare
A family of four was scared out of their wits, as what were believed to be Molotov cocktails (channa bombs) were thrown into their yard at 26 Railway Embankment, Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara, in the wee hours yesterday morning. According to 72-year-old Dhanwantie Mahadeo, she was awakened by a noise that appeared to be [...]
Dem boys seh…Bharrat and Corbin going overseas
Guyana three boxers lef this country to bring back glory. Dem go in de ring and get beat up. De glory gone through de window. Dem decide to seek other glory. Dem jump ship in New York. De manager, Steve, been wid dem all de way and dem boys believe that he had some suspicion. [...]
UN climate chief doubts solid agreement in Cancun
- says accord will not be ‘exhaustive’ By Neil Marks in Mexico City The United Nations climate chief doubts there will be a complete agreement by world leaders on a new climate pact to make the earth cooler and provide funding for poor countries battered by the severest of weather events when they meet in [...]
Murder accused freed, rearrested
Failure on the part of a magistrate to thoroughly document happenings during a preliminary inquiry in a murder case, yesterday caused Justice William Ramlal to set murder accused, Elroy Torres, to walk out of the High Court a free man. However after leaving the court, the accused, Elroy Torres, who was accused of killing, Elizabeth [...]
Pensioner ‘detained wrongfully’ for more than 72 hours
Relatives of a man who is in his late 60’s are upset over the way the elderly man was allegedly treated by ranks of the Guyana Police Force. Relatives of Khemlall Lall of Kingston, Georgetown, claim that he was detained by police last Thursday without any specific reason. The man was reportedly taken to the [...]
Berbician remanded on ganja possession charge
Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo yesterday remanded 25-year-old Calvin James of Edinburgh, East Bank Berbice on the charge of possession of 550 grams of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. James was represented by attorney at law Charrandass Persaud and pleaded not guilty. Police prosecutor Roberto Figueira told the court that on Monday, last, the police were [...]
E’bo woman was strangled, brutally violated
- reputed husband remains in custody Police may lay charges soon in connection with the death of Columbia, Essequibo resident Nandranie Narine, called ‘Hema’, after an autopsy confirmed that the 40-year-old was murdered and brutally violated. A police official said that an autopsy, performed by Government Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh, revealed that Narine was manually [...]
Benschop sues Chronicle for $10M over ‘Cobra’ article
Attorneys for social activist Mark Benschop have filled a lawsuit against the Guyana National Newspapers Limited, publishers of the Guyana Chronicle, seeking damages in excess of $10M for libel contained in an article carried in the newspaper’s September 4, 2010 edition. The article, under the caption, ‘Questions surround Benschop’s involvement in surrender of wanted man [...]
Vieira granted self-bail on damage to property charge
Popular race car driver Joseph Mark Vieira was yesterday sent on his own recognizance after answering a damage to property charge before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Vieira, 44, of 25 Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, is alleged to have damaged vehicle # PFF 4597, valued at $330,000 – [...]
Food poisoning ‘should not have happened’
CPG retreat… The poisoning of some 100 persons on Sunday at the retreat for the Community Policing Group, Neighbourhood Police and the Standard Police at the Berbice High School on Sunday should not have happened. The authorities should have contacted a proper catering service to prepare the meals, was the consensus view The victims were [...]
Digicel supports Norman Singh Turf Club Race Meet
The Norman Singh Turf Club Horserace Meet received a significant boost from Digicel when the corporate entity confirmed sponsorship to the tune of $275,000 for the ‘I’& 1 Lower event. The Meet which is being held in collaboration with Jumbo Jet Sales will be staged this Sunday at Bel Air #6 Village, West Coast Berbice. [...]
October session opens in Berbice
The ceremonial opening of the October session of the Berbice High Court was held on Tuesday with the usual pomp and ceremony outside the Berbice High Court building on Esplanade Road, New Amsterdam. Taking the salute was Justice Dawn Gregory-Barnes who will preside in the Criminal sessions of the court. She also inspected the Guard [...]
Powerade to fuel Troy Humphrey & Samuel Barker Memorial Meet
Banks DIH pumps $300,000 into event Bank’s DIH, the sole distributors of Powerade Isotonic Sports Drink has pumped the sum of $300,000 into the upcoming Troy Humphrey and Samuel Barker Memorial Cycle Meet set for the Amelia’s Ward Circuit on October 31, in the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden. Banks DIH Merchandising & Outdoor Events [...]
Marked decrease in violence at targeted schools
- Welfare Dept. The Schools’ Welfare Department has reported that the placement of Guidance and Counselling Officers at Lodge, Tutorial and St. Winefride Secondary Schools, coupled with the support of the teachers and administrative staff, has significantly reduced incidents of violence at these schools. Earlier in the year, the behaviour of student at these institutions [...]
Bureau of Statistics … keeping count of the things that matter
By Crystal Conway At the end of August 2010, Guyanese residents had a total of G$223,342.7 Billion in deposits in our banking system – Source: Bank of Guyana That was one of the more quirky facts collected by the Bureau of Statistics on display at an exhibition held at the Agency’s High Street Office yesterday. [...]
GT&T makes good on their promise to the GAPF
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company has yet again maintained their reputation of being a good Corporate citizen by making good on a promise to the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation. The GAPF for the first time in its history hosted the Caribbean Islands Powerlifting Championships at the Princess Hotel and it was a resounding success [...]
UG take first innings points over Police in GCA Second Division Cricket fixture
The University of Guyana won first innings points over the Guyana Police Force when play in the Georgetown Cricket Association /Noble House Seafoods Second Division Two Day Cricket Tournament concluded at the University of Guyana Sports Ground over the weekend. Police won the toss and sent UG in to bat on a moistened pitch due [...]
Education Ministry gears to reduce dropout rate
Meticulous measures are currently being considered by officials within the education system to harness disturbing dropout rate trends that appear to be prevalent in public secondary schools. And measures, according to Minister of Education Shaik Baksh, must begin in earnest at the primary level, failing which students will be forced to enter a six-year programme, [...]
IFATCA celebrates another anniversary
Today the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) celebrates the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller and starts its celebrations for 50 years of existence since its beginnings in 1961. According to the IFATCA in a press release yesterday, aviation, as the backbone of society, has become an integral part of many [...]
Perkhan, Clements & Latchana slam tons
- wins for New Amsterdam/Canje and Central/Upper C’tyne Three batsmen registered centuries last weekend when the Banks Beer Lite three-day cricket tournament continued with second round matches. Central/Upper Corentyne’s Moshin Perkhan’s century guided his team to an innings win over West Berbice at the Blairmont Community Centre Ground while Devon Clements stroked a magnificent 152 [...]
