Three feared drowned at Linden
Pandemonium broke out at the Watooka Complex last evening after a boat capsized during a river excursion that was part of the club’s annual Diwali Fun Day activities. The 14-seater boat was reportedly carrying a full complement of passengers, including children and adults, but unfortunately did not have the required number of life jackets. Three [...]
OP accused of misrepresenting internal agencies
The Office of the President is still proving to be delinquent in its finances according to the Auditor General’s report. In his report for the Fiscal Year 2009 the AG examined the accounts and records of the various Government Agencies. His investigation of the Office of the President revealed that for at least the fourth [...]
Head teacher sends home 70 students from Ann’s Grove Secondary
… tells them they cannot write CSEC A large batch of students from Ann’s Grove Secondary School was told to ‘leave school’ because they did not ‘qualify’ to write the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams next year. According to sources at the school, a few weeks ago head teacher of the Secondary School, Mrs. [...]
Pearson questions agenda of dissenting Toshaos
Toshaos who refused to sign a document supporting REDD+, the United Nations programme under which funds would flow to poor countries for avoiding deforestation, have earned the ire of the head of the National Toshaos Council (NTC), Yvonne Pearson. In an interview with this newspaper several Toshaos from the Pakaraimas in Region Eight expressed a [...]
Dem boys seh… Don’t mek joke wid seven curry
Nuff people can’t see Christmas because dem already dead and nuff more gun miss it. Dem boys been counting and dem actually find out that nearly thirty people dead in de last month. Twelve dead in a minibus, a man kill another over clothes, couple crash and dead, some get shoot, some hang demself and [...]
Dem boys seh… God rest Winston Murray’s soul
Winston Murray dead. De news spread slow. Then it pick up speed. People start fuh talk and some cry. But dem boys know that dem had some people who just want something to talk about; something that gun cause confusion. People call Corbin; he claim how he ain’t hear nutten. But he was de fuss [...]
Remigrant Guyanese resuscitates UG Physics Department
There are some subject areas that will always require extra efforts to ensure their sustenance. In the low scenario, physics has been found to be a very challenging subject at all levels including at the level of secondary schools, university and even teacher training, said Director of the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD), [...]
Traffic Chief blames “almost suicidal” commuters for road carnage
Don’t blame the Police Traffic Department for all the horrific deaths that have occurred on the roadways recently. “Suicidal” commuters must share some of the blame as well. Traffic Chief Neil Semple made this observation on Thursday while outlining his department’s plans to keep accidents and congestion at a minimum during the approaching Christmas season. [...]
Market vendor alleges beating by plain clothes cops
Thirty-two-year-old David Husen of La Penitence Public Road, is deeply troubled and traumatized after the treatment he experienced from some of the members of the Guyana Police Force. According to Husen, on Wednesday last, he was at a stall in the La Penitence Market where he works, around midday when “some plain clothes officers” arrested [...]
City business manager alleges harassment by female police rank
Yet another city businesswoman is contending that she was made to endure inhumane treatment at the hands of a female police rank. According to reports the incident stemmed from the purchase of a cellular phone at Cell Point. The woman at the center of the incident is Samantha Brown, who is the manager of the [...]
Lethem’s security sector needs a boost-Regional Chairman
While Lethem is on its way to exceptional development, Regional Chairman Calrindo Lucas, has said that there is much more to be desired within the security sector. Lucas, in a recent interview said that the region is rapidly developing. More so Lethem is showing that it has great potentials. According to Lucas he is pleased [...]
Hosts T&T victorious against Guyana book Digicel Caribbean Cup Finals place
Haiti beat SVG 3-1 Mannie Ramjohn Stadium, Trinidad: – Trinidad and Tobago recorded their second straight victory in Group F action of the Digicel Caribbean Cup to secure their passage to the Finals in Martinique next month. This came by way of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Guyana at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium on Thursday [...]
Burglar caught in the act can’t post bail
Police responded promptly to a call and intercepted a thief in the act of breaking into a resident’s home and after a chase apprehended the culprit The man, Hubert Thomas, 31, of Angoy’s Avenue, was on Tuesday granted bail in the sum of $150,000 by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo when he appeared before her at the [...]
UN Panel finds US$100B climate change funding achievable
but funds will only flow from agreement in Cancun A high level analysis of climate finance submitted to the United Nations yesterday has demonstrated the feasibility of putting up by 2020 US$100 billion a year in public funding to fight climate change. According to WWF, this conservative analysis by the special High-level Advisory Group on [...]
All hail the champ
Guyanese Professional Bodybuilding Superstar Hugh Arlington Ross captured the coveted Mr. Universe Masters over-50 title at the National Amateur Body-Builders’ Association (NABBA) 60th Mr. Universe Competition. The show, which took place on Saturday October 30th at the Southport Theatre Complex in Southport, United Kingdom, was watched by a sold out crowd. On his fourth attempt [...]
Gayle ‘feeling good’ ahead of Sri Lanka trip
Former West Indies Captain Chris Gayle is looking forward to the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The experienced left-hander, who has appeared 88 Tests – making 6007 runs; and 220 One-Day Internationals -hitting 7885 runs, said he gained a lot from the recent camp in Barbados and is fully prepared for the challenge of facing [...]
House lots distribution behind target
Government’s housing targets are lagging, according to the recent Mid Year report tabled in the National Assembly. Of the 5,500 house lots targeted for allocation, 1,753 were given out. A total of 1,168 titles were issued as compared to the 3,750 set. Some $2.8 billion was allocated to the housing sector and $1.4 billion expended [...]
Greaves survives ferocious sprint to claim Stage 3
Alonzo Greaves survived a ferocious sprint to the finish line by a large group of riders in yesterday’s third stage of this year’s Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport (MCYS) / Ministry of Health (MoH) ‘Tour of Guyana’ Road Race which was held from Wales Police Station to Parika yesterday. Covering a distance of 35 [...]
Berbice rocked by power outages
Last weekend, a spate of lengthy power outages rocked East Berbice. The situation developed late last week Friday afternoon after major problems were experienced at Guyana Power and Light’s Canefield Power Station in East Canje. Several areas along East Bank Berbice, New Amsterdam, Canje and the lower Corentyne were plunged into darkness from about 16:30hrs. [...]
Sanctioning teachers will have a negative impact on QC- Teachers
The recent decision by the Ministry of Education to sanction four of the teachers attached to the school will have a negative impact on the entire Queens’ College population. This is according to the teachers who recently got letters detailing their punishment for their involvement or lack of, in the Neesa Gopaul incident. Recently, three [...]
R. Bassoo and EU are this weekend’s Golf sponsors
Two golf tournaments are on for this weekend at the Lusignan Golf Club with action set for today and tomorrow. Today, there will be the R. Bassoo and Sons Construction Company sponsored Medal Play tournament starting at 12:30 hours with the usual shotgun start. Tomorrow, the Caddies will compete in a Junior and Senior tournament [...]
Spanish fighters predict knockout victories
Merely hours prior to their respective bouts against Leon ‘Hurry Up’ Moore and Shondell ‘Mystery Lady’ Alfred tonight, the two Spanish fighters Breilor Teran and Olga Julio are spouting confidence and have promised to end their respective bouts in the first round in the Holland Promotions Caribbean Fury 2 fight card at the Princess Hotel [...]
Education Ministry appoints Science Coordinator
- Anticipates more participation The Ministry of Education has decided to appoint a Coordinator of Science. The result of the decision was recently realised, according to Minister of Education Shaik Baksh. “We recognised that there was a need to do something and therefore we established a position here at the National Centre for Educational Research [...]
Chambers of Commerce, ERC to host confab
Under the theme, “promoting the development of harmonious relations between ethnic groups and removing barriers to participation: ensuring equal opportunities and access for all.” the Association of Regional Chambers of Commerce (ARCC) stands in full support and endorses the Ethnic Relations Commission imitative for the hosting of the one day Private Sector Conference. This is [...]
Popeye’s throws sponsorship $$$ behind Kashif and Shanghai tourney
Popular fast food outlet, Popeye’s, have thrown their support behind the Kashif and Shanghai football tournament. Yesterday at a simple hand over ceremony at their Vlissengen Road Restaurant, Shift Manager Paul Babb made the presentation to Co-organiser Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major. Babb informed that they have noted the efforts and success of the K&S organisation and [...]
