Searchers recover one from Demerara River
The body of six-year-old Quacy Miggins, the only son for his father, Quacy Snr., and only child for his mother, Pearl St John, was yesterday retrieved from the Demerara River in the vicinity of the Bosai Bauxite plant wharf shortly after 13:00 hours. Quacy Miggins died by drowning after a boat in which he was [...]
Newborn’s death rocks GPHC
By Latoya Giles Medical practitioners at the Georgetown Public Hospital have once again come under unwelcome scrutiny. Again a mishap, this time the death of a newborn is the cause. Twenty-three-year old first time mother, Savita Paltoo, is alleging that her baby died after a doctor ignored information on her clinic card which showed that [...]
Little Amerindian woman, big Toshao…Yvonne Pearson is a ‘Special Person’
“What makes me a special person? I really don’t have the answer to that. But I just cannot sit still and allow things not to happen.” By Leonard Gildarie She has risen to the top position in her community and has flown to Copenhagen to represent Guyana in climate change talks. She is also the [...]
Dem boys seh….When Charlie look bad
When is not one thing, is another. Sam go to de States pun leave and cause a heap of confusion. Bharrat was heading to Barbados fuh he friend funeral. Suh dem had two vacancies. Was alright when dem swear in Dr Jenny. Was another when dem swear in Dr Ashni. As Prime Minister de man [...]
GPL eyes installing two more Wartsila sets by August next year
- examines buying old Omai generators Government has started negotiations for two new Wartsila engines to reduce power outages. Yesterday, Bharat Dindyal, Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) confirmed that talks are underway. Hopefully the new sets will be in the country and operational by next August. It is the [...]
CHI upgrades in quest to improve services offered
The Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) is operating at an improved capacity, having undergone a process of upgrading. And as part of the upgrade, the facility, the only of its kind on these shores, now has two new and improved heart lung machines, according to Chief Executive Officer, Dr Gary Stephens. He said during an interview [...]
Beharry takes top prize in Diwali Motorcade
From the time it hit the road, all eyes were glued to the float design of Edward B. Beharry in the Diwali Motorcade. Designer Andrew Arts made sure he followed the leadings of the company and produced a stunner that was sure to take the leading prize. The Float was adjudged the winner in the [...]
Cosmetology classes for the Deaf – giving children a chance at independence
By Crystal Conway The teachers and teaching assistants at the David Rose School for the Handicapped don’t believe that being deaf or mentally impaired should keep a person from being a productive member of society and they certainly work hard to prove it. At the school, children (some close to legal adulthood) are divided into [...]
Angry residents bind, thrash Parika thief
- claims he is no robber, but a ganja farmer A suspected thief who decided to break into two Parika homes after the Diwali celebrations, was on the receiving end of a severe thrashing early yesterday morning. According to businesswoman, Chandrawattie ‘Biscuit’ Alie, after the break-in, the suspected thief was captured near a koker in [...]
Mayers on pole for today’s Seaboard Marine C/bean Series
Barbadian Roger Mayers in his Ford Focus grabbed pole position for today’s Seaboard Marine Caribbean Motor Racing Championship, at the South Dakota Circuit. Mayers scorched the field to record the fastest time and will have next to him in the front row Guyana’s Andrew King, while Kevin Jeffrey, who lies second in the points standing [...]
Women artists launch 22nd annual exhibition
The Guyana Women Artists’ Association (GWAA) is celebrating yet another year of artistic achievement. Yesterday the Association declared its 22nd annual exhibition officially open with the help of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony. The opening was done in a simple ceremony held outside of the National Library’s Gallery. But the organisation’s [...]
Chavez expected in Guyana for UNASUR meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, yesterday said that the Venezuelan Ambassador has confirmed that Hugo Chavez will be in Guyana come November 26 for the UNASUR (Union of South American) Summit. It was pointed out that Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera and Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa have all to [...]
I had an unpleasant encounter with Tomas
By Nazima Raghubir “Your flight has been cancelled”. It’s the announcement every traveler dreads and the announcement that greeted scores of passengers as we waited at the Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados. The flight was LIAT 521 destined for Georgetown, Guyana. I was on my way home after spending just about ten days in three [...]
U.S. Immigration TALK
Takeaway From U.S. Mid-term Election As Americans anxiously watched the mid-term election results this past week, millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States remained concerned about the impact of the election results on immigration policies. In an era where the immigration court has a record high 261,083 deportation cases pending and deportation/removals are steadily [...]
Buxton support group honours Clyde Roopchand
…awards outstanding performers The Buxtonian4life yesterday, launched its local support group, and honoured a prominent Buxtonian, Clyde Roopchand. The group also hoisted a prize giving ceremony that coincided with the 170th anniversary of the purchase of the village of Buxton. The committee, which is a non-profit group, was founded in 2009 in the United States [...]
Prof Rawle Farley dies at 88
Professor Emeritus, Rawle Farley, died at midnight on Friday night. The distinguished economist was 88. Born in Guyana and educated at the University of London, Professor Farley had a long and illustrious career as an educator. He held numerous posts in Universities both in the Caribbean and the continental US. Three years ago, he retired [...]
DIASPORA LOOKING IN: NEW AMSTERDAM HAD THE LARGEST SWIMMING POOL
BY RALPH SEERAM She Googled her hometown in Colombia and was very excited that she can show me her home, the school she attended and even some homes that she said were owned by big drug lords in Colombia. I was travelling to Guyana shortly so I was attempting to show Susana, the Legal Assistant [...]
Few were ever as selflessly or as passionately committed to the PPP as Lionel
Dear Editor, Vishnu Bisram is a friend of mine but he does have this tendency to believe that he knows a lot about almost everything. In his letter, “It’s not a sin for anyone to aspire to high office!” (Kaieteur News, 10/30/10) he states, “Lionel, as a PPP insider, is in a better position to [...]
NIS to investigate Kwakwani pensioners’ plight
Dear Editor, Kaieteur News dated Tuesday, October 26, 2 010 carried a letter to the editor bearing the caption “Kwakwani pensioners continue to suffer”. The management of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has read with great concern, the contents of Ms. Joycelyn Morian’s letter and wishes to express sincere regrets to Mr. Patrick Clinket for [...]
Windies A steal 1 run thriller
North Sound, Antigua – West Indies A pulled off an amazing one run win in the Super Over Eliminator to kick off the Digicel Series in tremendous fashion at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground. After the match was tied at 130 after both sides faced their 20 overs, Jonathan Foo and Danza Hyatt batted [...]
Beaten security guard still in serious condition
Deonarine Jodha’s condition is still listed as serious and he remains a patient at the Suddie Public Hospital, four days after he was severely beaten by unknown men while he was on his job as a security guard, attached at the Guyana Stores, Essequibo branch. Jodha’s wife, Farida, said that her husband is crying out [...]
Ryan Crawford race meet set to sizzle as several key sponsors contribute
Beverage Giants Banks DIH Limited, Telecommunication heavyweight Digicel, Sankar Auto works and one of Guyana Leading sound Systems Slingers International have already indicated their commitment to be a part of the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club (RCMTC) one day horse race meet which is slated for Sunday November 21 at the clubs track, Alness Corentyne Berbice. [...]
Drunk man tempts fate on East Bank Demerara roadway
On Friday, last, another accident took place, this time at Bagotstown Village, East Bank Demerara. It was around 09:00 hours at the Bagotstown Public Road (E.B.D) when a man who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, “ran across the road” and into the path of a motorcar. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of [...]
Nandlall seeks answers from Holder-Allen
Dear Editor, As an Attorney-at-Law, a Central Committee Member of the People’s Progressive Party, a Member of Parliament for the Government and one who spoke in support on the Legal Practitioner’s Bill in Parliament, I feel compelled to respond to a letter to the Editor signed by Ms. Juliet Holder-Allen, Attorney-at-Law, which appeared on page [...]
Regal Stationery Softball cricket tournament continues today
Action in the Regal Stationery & Computer Centre Over-35 male 20/20 & females Open 10/10 Softball Cricket tournament organised by the Guyana Softball League in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport continues today with several matches. The Fixtures for today Sunday November 7: Males Over-35 Category -20/20 At Ogle Ground: 10:00am: Marshon SC [...]
