Slain bandit was 17-yrs
Chateau Margot murder… The bandit, who was shot and killed during a brazen daylight robbery at Chateau Margot on Tuesday morning, has been identified as 17-year-old Randy Orin Daniels, of Lot 47 Norton Street, Lodge. That robbery left businessman Dennis Ramah dead. According to a police source, the teen’s mother who works at the Georgetown [...]
Police interrogation tactics questioned
Chateau Margot robbery… Five days after a brazen daylight robbery that left a Chateau Margot businessman and a 17-year-old bandit dead, police are still trying to ascertain the identities of at least three other men who managed to escape from the scene. According to reports, six men had attacked the Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara [...]
GAWU not yet ready to review strike call
The Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union (GAWU) said yesterday that it was not prepared to review its decision to call a one-week strike across the sugar industry before tomorrow. The one week-strike, which started Friday, effectively shut down the country’s struggling sugar industry as workers press for a concrete proposal by the sugar corporation [...]
Injured Synergy workers accuse company of neglect
Charlton Cornelius, of 72 Spieghtland lower Kara Kara, and Venkat Ramsammy, of 59 One Mile Extension, are two Lindeners who were recently injured in an accident on the Mabura Road, when the vehicle in which they were traveling, careened off the road and plunged into a gulley after ‘skidding’ and hitting a ‘baranka’ on the [...]
“I survived the Jonestown massacre”
Veteran journalist Neville Annibourne is a Special Person “I would not like to experience anything like that again in my life.” By Michael Jordan He had never heard live firing before, so when the fusillade began, Neville Annibourne merely thought that someone was throwing stones at the six-seat Cessna aircraft in which he sat, as [...]
Dem boys seh….Irfaat and Khurshit
Sam, de PM. was in pain. Dem boys hear he hollering “Aah; aah; aah” and de next thing dem know is that some Chinese organisation holler ward. De next thing is that Sam get de aah ward or in other words, de award. Dem boys seh is a dreaming award but dem want to know [...]
More detained in Canje robbery probe
EAST CANEFIELD, CANJE – As the probe intensifies into Friday’s double robbery in East Canje, the police detained two more persons, taking the total to three. Word from police in Berbice is that the suspects are known characters from the East Canje area. So far, none of the loot has been recovered. Shortly after midnight [...]
Dr. Compton Bourne loses CDB presidency
Dr. Compton Bourne, 67, Chancellor of the University of Guyana, failed to achieve a third five-year term as President of the Caribbean Development Bank when he lost out to Dr. William Warren Smith who, along with two others, challenged him for the top post of the prestigious Caribbean institution. Had Dr. Bourne succeeded, he would [...]
Two bandits attack Vryheid’s Lust businesswoman
By Rabindra Rooplall Three gunshots rang out disturbing the eerie silence at 11:05 hrs Friday night, after two armed bandits attacked a business woman in her yard at 272 Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara (ECD) and carted off and undisclosed sum of cash. According to a police source, one of the robbers who is in [...]
Jagdeo, Bouterse meet UG students at Tain
President Bharrat Jagdeo and Suriname’s President Desi Bouterse led a high-level delegation to the University of Guyana Berbice Campus, yesterday. The meeting which saw the presence of dignitaries and Ministers from both governments allowed for interaction with students of the university. President Jagdeo said that the visit was aimed at meeting young people on whose [...]
Admission Issues at the U.S. Border
U.S. Immigration TALK Based on the overwhelming response to last week’s article entitled “Travel Limitations For U.S. Citizens And Green Card Holders” this article will answer questions from readers and further clarify the admission process for lawful permanent residents (or green card holders). When a lawful permanent resident is returning to the United States from [...]
GT&T on board in a major way
- teams collect fixtures and rules One of the main sponsors of the 21st Edition of the Kashif and Shanghai yearend football extravaganza, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company, reinforced their commitment to partnering with the organisers for an impressive 2010 event. The participating teams were also at the same time given the tournament booklet featuring [...]
GDF observes annual “Day for Veterans”
- Commander in Chief commits $45M to complete veterans’ home The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) for its 45th anniversary under the theme “Transforming for continued service” honoured and paid tribute to ex-army personnel and military officers with the observance of “Day for Veterans”. The event was a wreath-laying ceremony on Friday, last, at the Veteran’s [...]
Keishar’s on board for Tigers Tournament
Keishar’s Gift Shop became the most recent entity to offer its support to the B.K Western Tigers Football Tournament when General Manager Shiv Nandalall presented to club player and Golden Jaguars member Dwayne Ali three trophies for the runner-up, third and fourth places yesterday, at the Hadfield and Camp Streets location. Also in attendance were [...]
Amaila Falls road project to clear over 8,000 acres of forest
The Amaila Falls Access Road Development Project would necessitate the clearing of 3,368 hectares of forest, according to the Guyana Forestry Commission. In a notice posted on its website, the Commission advised concession holders that construction of the Amaila Falls Rehabilitation and Transmission line development works project is slated to commence very shortly. To facilitate [...]
Two-headed piglet new resident of Mocha.
A newborn piglet was the centre of attraction in Mocha, East Bank Demerara, on Friday. The mother, which weighs some 300 pounds, gave birth to seven piglets, one of which was born with two heads. The owner, Ms. Shonette Joseph, of Second Street, Mocha was astounded to bear witness to such a birth while checking [...]
Tiger Bay teams continue impressive run
Action in this year’s Guinness ‘Greatest in de Streets’ Football Tournament continued with eight more matches at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac on Friday evening. Among those registering wins were Kingston, Sophia, Holmes Street of Tiger Bay, Back Circle, North Last Entrance, Costello Housing Scheme, Albouystown ‘A’ and Cultural Centre Tarmac. In the full results [...]
Which idiot planned the Berbice River Bridge?
DIASPORA LOOKING IN By Ralph Seeram We arrived at Rosignol around 10 a.m. travelling on the road. Approaching the Rosignol Stelling ahead I can see the “ferryboat” docked at stelling. “Look like we will make the boat,” I remarked to the taxi driver. He retorted, “Nah. This is a 5 o clock crossing”. I then [...]
CJIA’s boss tops high level security, airport courses
Chief Executive Officer of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation, Ramesh Ghir, was recently accredited International Airport Professional (IAP) and Aviation Security Professional (Avsec PM) after having successfully completed the Aviation Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP). He is the first person in the Americas and second worldwide to complete both programmes. The other graduant is [...]
Kashif and Shanghai taken to task over prize monies
President of the Alpha Football Club, Odinga Lumumba, has taken the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation to task over prize monies and related tournament conditions. Lumumba plans to write the K&S organisation, the Guyana Football Federation and several sponsors in his effort to clarify the situation observed. In comments to some media representatives, Lumumba informed that [...]
Despite grim job prospects, UG graduates cradle hope
Jasmine Bacchus found employment at a Lucky Dollar store as a Customer Service Representative to make ends meet, not wanting to place all the financial burden on her mother, a cleaner, who works at the Ministry of Home Affairs. She took a student loan, and at age 22, Jasmine graduated with a Degree in Economics [...]
Alpha United favoured to win
By Rawle Welch Alpha United must start as the clear favourite to cart off the $500,000 first prize on offer in this year’s NaMilCo Football Festival which is set to conclude today, at the Tucville ground. Arguably the best team locally, Alpha United familiarly referred to as the ‘Manchester United’ in local circles has produced [...]
Lethem murder accused flown to city
… to appear in court Monday Late yesterday afternoon, 30-year-old Adrian Mc Kenzie, who reportedly beat his mother to death with a hammer, was flown to the city. Up to yesterday the man was still being grilled at police headquarters Eve Leary. Meanwhile, this newspaper was told that charges will be laid on the suspect [...]
East Coast farmers’ group to hold first-ever Farmers Fair
The Central Mahaicony Perth Village Farmers Association (CMPVFA) is preparing to hold the first ever “farmers fair 2010”on November 27, at the Mahaicony Community Ground. The fair, which is being held as part of the Association’s anniversary celebrations, is expected to become an annual event. Top local artists such as Jory, and Mahindra Ramkellawan will [...]
Guyana survive late scare in male basketball
Notwithstanding a near three hours late start Friday night, Guyana’s male basketball team kept their hope of regaining a title they lost last year alive when they defeated French Guiana in their first game of the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) competition. Guyana beat French Guiana 69-62 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall to set up a [...]
