Wife beater heads to jail again
- “Please give me another chance I love she” Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo yesterday sentenced Outar Shivpersaud, 44, to six months in jail for beating his wife, Lalita Bedessie, to which he pleaded guilty. The accused resides at lot 56 West Canje, Berbice with the virtual complaint and their children. The allegation was that on October [...]
Parika Backdam residents peeved at road damage by contractors
Residents of Parika Backdam are claiming that the contractors working in that area are destroying the roads more than they are building. They add that it appears as if the Government has forgotten that people exist beyond Boodhoo Scheme in Parika Backdam. The two contractors working in the area are Roopan Ramotar Construction Company and [...]
Litterbug fined $9,000
Just when it seemed that nothing was being done to curb the littering behaviour of persons around Georgetown, the Mayor and City Council arrested Cecil Seymour of Lot 687 East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, Georgetown. The accused appeared before Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond to answer to the charge of depositing of waste in a public place. He [...]
Housebreaker nabbed, friend at large
Police have captured one man and is currently searching for another after the two allegedly broke into a school teacher’s home in Berbice. According to reports, it was around 15:00hrs, yesterday when neighbours saw the two men in the woman’s home and immediately contacted her. Kaieteur News understands that the two men were seen removing [...]
Police Inspector injured in hit-and-run
A police inspector is currently being treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was struck down during a hit and run accident on the East Bank of Demerara. Reports are that the accident occurred some time around 16:00 hours. Inspector of Police, Kenrick Parris, who is stationed at Impact Base Brickdam was the unfortunate [...]
Mothers’ Union reaches out to fire victims
The membership of the Holy Trinity Mothers’ Union, Anna Regina, has made a financial contribution, to rural constable, Orin Belfield, who recently lost his home to fire. The fire has added a further burden to the young man, who has to face the challenges of restarting his life from scratch. Since his plight, Belfield continues [...]
78-year-old joins Lindeners on cancer run
On Sunday, several Lindeners donned their running shoes and gear, and participated in the Town’s tenth annual cancer run, under the theme, ‘’let’s make Cancer history.’’ The event which commenced and culminated at the Linden/Georgetown bus park, saw competitors as young as five and as old as 78 years participating. Many of the participants, like [...]
Carolan Lynch misses court again
Once again former beauty queen, Carolan Lynch, has failed to present herself in court, forcing the matter to be adjourned until November 9. The state has reinstituted a charge of murder against her. Yesterday the matter was again called up before Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. This time the police rank told [...]
Media operative wins $100,000 from Courts vault promotion
Under the theme “Many will try but only one holds the key”, Courts (Guyana) yesterday, at the Main Street branch, launched its new promotion called “The Courts Vault”. And members of the media were used to demonstrate how the game will be carried out. The “lucky” member of the media who won $100,000 was 29-year-old [...]
President Jagdeo visits USS Iwo Jima
Guyana President Bharat Jagdeo paid a visit to the US Navy ship USS Iwo Jima here in Guyana as part of the programme named Continuing Promise. On board, the President met with the Continuing Promise 2010 (CP10) team members and Guyanese patients onboard the large deck, multi-purpose amphibious ship, which is currently anchored off the [...]
Chinese photographic exhibition hosted in Linden
…in honour of 61st independent anniversary of China As part of celebration to mark the 61st anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Chinese Embassy staged a photographic exhibition at the Linden Exhibition Centre last weekend. That exhibition showcased the landscape, people and culture of China. Present at the exhibition were [...]
Leguan Post Office renovated
The Leguan Post Office has been renovated and is back to its full mode of operation. The building underwent extensive renovations in the wake of infestation of termites and bats. Recently, the infestation of termites and bats as well as the need for repairs to various parts, especially the roof of the Post Office at [...]
Attempted murder accused remanded
Bevis George, 40, of 337 Mayor and Town Council Housing Scheme, Berbice, was remanded by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo when he appeared at the Reliance Magistrate’s Court yesterday when he appeared to answer a charge of attempted murder charged. It was alleged that he beat Mahandeo Gopie while they were in police custody. Police prosecutor Roberto [...]
UWI assisting Haitian university students
The Caribbean Community has continued its assistance to its Member State Haiti, following the devastating earthquake of January 12, last, through the education system in the Region. Eighty Haitian University students are completing their courses of study at the Mona, Jamaica and St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago campuses of the University of the West Indies [...]
Abrahams, Semple on fire
By Rawle Welch Old Fort’s John Abrahams made a welcome return to the team after serving a ban for indiscipline with an inspired performance on Day Two of this year’s GT&T National Indoor Hockey Competition which continued on Tuesday evening, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Abrahams netted a total of five goals in two [...]
Acid attack an eye-opener for Guyanese cricket official
Jaigobin still interested in serving Guyana’s cricket By Sean Devers A gruesome acid attack on 43-year-old Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Assistant Treasurer Pretipaul Jaigobin last May has changed his life forever. But despite his badly burnt face, damaged neck which requires surgery and a right eye that cannot close, the Clonbrook East Coast Demerara resident [...]
Another bout added to ProAm card as international contingent arrives today
Boxing buffs are in for an added treat when the Guyana Boxing Board of Control’s ProAm boxing extravaganza gets underway the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) tomorrow evening. Shawn Cox, the heavyweight pugilist that had tamed Leon ‘The Lion’ Gilkes will once again comprise a part of the ProAm boxing extravaganza when he arrives in [...]
Giftland, Kaieteur Springs on board Caribbean Fury
At a simple presentation ceremony this week Giftland Office Max donated $100,000 to the organisers of Caribbean Fury 2 boxing card set for November 6 at the Princess International Hotel, Providence. In making the donation, Marketing Manager of Giftland, Compton Babb, said the company was on board with the first installment and sees the event [...]
Carto bursts into tears after losing to Myles
- rivalry amid them took centre field Letitia Myles completed her astonishing recovery from a career-threatening injury when she won the ultimate test against one of Guyana’s best junior athletes. Myles thrashed Tiffany Carto twice yesterday at the South Georgetown Inter-Zone Championships. Carto, who represented Guyana this year at the Inter-Guiana and CARIFTA Games, was [...]
Annual Grand Coastal Hotel Golf tourney fixed for Saturday
The Annual Grand Coastal Hotel sponsored Medal Play tournament will tee off on Saturday at the Lusignan Golf Club, East Coast Demerara. Another intriguing day of golf is anticipated following close encounters over the past few weeks. The Dinanauth brothers, Mohanlall and Deoram will be looking to maintain their form following their successes in two [...]
Aliann Pompey needs help
- says GOA President Suffice it to say that after winning two Commonwealth Games medals without any major support from sponsorship deals or Government Aliann Pompey must need a lot of help now if she will go on other great international achievements in her career. Well, the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) made it clear yesterday [...]
Guyana and Guatemala men’s national teams to clash Nov 17 in US friendly
KENNESAW, GA – The Atlanta Beat of Women’s Professional Soccer joined the Guatemalan General Consul and Vice President of the Guyana Association of Georgia at a press conference recently in announcing the opening match of the El Patron International Soccer Series which kicks-off on Wednesday November 17 at 7:30pm featuring Guatemala against Guyana at Kennesaw [...]
Rockaway sponsored East Coast cricket continues this weekend
Action in the Rockaway Auto Sales sponsored East Coast Demerara Cricket Board Premier League 40-over cricket competition continues this weekend with several matches. In Premier League 40-over fixtures set for Sunday: Lusignan vs better hope @ Lusignan with K. Baker the umpire Buxton A vs LBI A @ Buxton with R. Adonis umpiring Strathaven vs Plaisance @ Strathaven with J.C. [...]
Ituni Warriors win latest encounter
The Upper Demerara Cricket Association T/20 cricket competition continued in Linden over the weekend with two scheduled matches on Saturday, one of which was rained out at the halfway stage. However, Ituni Warriors were able to secure a victory in the first match of the day where they defeated Royal Champion by six wickets at [...]
Christmas is more important than who takes credit for laws passed
On the newscast, yesterday, it was reported that our good President was upset by the opposition trying to take credit for the passage of a piece of legislation that would hold government officials accountable. Those comments were unnecessary and not in keeping with what one expects of senior political functionaries. Whether or not there is [...]
