Kudos for GT&T
Dear Editor, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company for the prompt response to my questions and the clarifications provided. The staff was very courteous and clear in her explanations. Indeed, persons having their own modem would not pay an installation cost, but rather, the monthly rental for [...]
Danny Doobay deserves a medal
Dear Editor, Allow me to join others in their tribute towards the elegant and efficient Honourable Danny Doobay, who leaves very big shoes to fill in his former capacity of Guyana Consulate General in Toronto. The fact that he held the Guyanese community head high within his 12 years of rare and astute dedication, with [...]
The passing of a political icon
Dear Editor, Over the last 11 days Guyanese, and more particularly, the members and supporters of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) have been hoping and praying for a total reverse in the Mr. Murray’s medical situation. Today, however, we are confronted with the painful fact that the Almighty needed him more, it appears that [...]
The photo-op is over but the job is not yet done
Dear Editor, In all the hubbub around news of Dr. Vishwamintra Persaud’s sexual assault conviction against a minor girl child in the United States, one voice has been quite noticeably absent – that of Minister Priya Manickchand. While the Medical Council is responsible for deciding whether or not Dr. Persaud remains employed at the GPHC, [...]
Everyone needs to act in the interest of the present and future generations
Dear Editor, The new book, “Walking In My Shoes”, by the former US Ambassador to the United Nations and former two-term Mayor of Atlanta, is very intriguing and aptly applies to what 344,000, 17-44 year olds in Guyana are uneasy about. We are faced with a deepening economic crisis, a floundering educational system, a toxic [...]
In the best interest of the nation the Govt. should resign
Dear Editor, The current PPP/C Government has destroyed educational and economic opportunities of Guyanese especially each emerging generation of Guyanese. Symptomatic of the platform for poor governance is its failure to make childbirth for working class mothers a national health issue. How far backwards is this PPP/C Government taking Guyanese society? It has surpassed any [...]
Violence against women remains a tragically pervasive problem
Dear Editor, On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of all Forms of Violence Against Women 2010, Help & Shelter notes with increasing concern that violence against women (VAW) remains a tragically pervasive and prevalent problem in Guyana and worldwide. The extent of VAW in Guyana is truly frightening, particularly given that many [...]
How can one serve if one is not given the opportunity?
Dear Editor, After reading Mr. Fyffe’s letter, published in both SN and Kaieteur News on Monday, November 22nd under different captions, I concluded that either Mr. Fyffe has buried his head in the sand, lacks the “moral integrity” (to borrow his words), to face truth, or is guilty of being what he is suggesting of [...]
The school system needs more Thomases
Dear Editor, Mr. Cleveland Thomas has refused to go along with a directive from the Ministry of Education. This very act of defiance says so much about the dynamic nature of society and the need for honesty, tolerance for positive criticism, open mindedness and a willingness to believe that someone else other than the Government [...]
The plight of the sugar industry
Sugar was long regarded as the lifeblood of the country. Today, it seems as if the country is haemorrhaging this lifeblood. It is all but non-existent. If one were to look at the production figures then examine the problems being encountered by the Skeldon sugar factory constructed to spearhead production, then one would certainly come [...]
Gold & diamond dealer found dead with gunshot wound
- suicide suspected Guyana’s mining fraternity was in shock last night after popular gold and diamond dealer Joseph Hillaire, known as “Uncle Joe” was found dead in his Lot 57 Brickdam, Stabroek home with a gunshot wound. Police sources said that the 72-year-old Hillaire was found in his bathroom with what appeared to be a [...]
Murder suspect emerges after five years in hiding
- thought incident had been forgotten After being on the run for some five years, police on Sunday last nabbed a murder suspect who had managed to elude their dragnet. He thought that he had been forgotten, but was he ever wrong. This newspaper was told that the man is accused of killing Desmond Henry [...]
City Treasurer arrested on bribery allegation
Andrew Meredith, the City Treasurer of the Mayor and City Council, sought refuge at the Guyana Revenue Authority’s Licence and Revenue Office (LRO) in Georgetown yesterday after he was confronted by a man who is accusing him of accepting a bribe. Leon Phillips, 24, of 169 D’Aguiar’s Park, East Bank Demerara, alleged that Meredith took [...]
Convicted sex offence doctor meets with Medical Council
- has to respond to allegations within seven days The Guyana Medical Council has met with embattled physician Dr. Vishwamintra Persaud, who was convicted in the US for a sexual offence against a minor. Chairman of the Medical Council, Dr. Sheik Amir, confirmed that Persaud met with the Council on Monday, but declined to comment [...]
Govt. shares in GT&T up for sale again
The National Industrial Commercial and Investment Company Limited (NICIL) has seemingly yet again not found favour with the bids it received during the last request for proposals for the purchase of the shares it owns in the Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company (GT&T). Recently the union for the workers had expressed interest in purchasing the [...]
Neesa Gopaul PI commences
The preliminary inquiry into the murder charge against gym instructor Jarvis Small and his lover, Bibi Sharima Gopaul, got underway yesterday before Magistrate Priya Beharry, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The two are accused of killing Queen’s College student Neesa Gopaul, between September 24 and October 2, at Madewini on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. Police Prosecutor [...]
Death row inmates lament delays in appeal hearings
- slam prison authorities for inhumane treatment By Dale Andrews Several prisoners who have been sentenced to death are up in arms over the delay in the hearing of their appeals. Some of the prisoners have been on death row for more than five years and despite serving notices immediately after receiving their sentences, they [...]
Berbice businesses slam continuing sugar strike
- GuySuCo, GAWU trade barbs As the standoff between the sugar industry and its workers enters its sixth day today, the Berbice business community has joined the call for normalcy to resume. In a joint statement issued by the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce and the Upper Corentyne [...]
Talks on Linden-Lethem highway “advanced”
- Ambassador Nawbatt Guyana’s Ambassador to Brazil Harrinarine Nawbatt said yesterday talks between Guyana and Brazil on building a paved highway from Lethem to Linden are “advanced” and sees it as one of the key projects to integrate South America. His comments came as delegations from the different countries of the Union of South American [...]
Dr. Joycelynne Loncke is UG’s latest Professor Emeritus
Dr. Joycelynne Loncke was formally welcomed as the University of Guyana’s newest Professor Emeritus during the institution’s 44th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday evening last. Dr. Loncke has made a career from her love of the French language and classical music that spans decades of dedicated scholarship and the pursuit of excellence. Winner of the Guyana [...]
GFF raps with Media on a range of issues
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) yesterday held a press conference to update the Media on a range of issues pertaining to football and its development. Accompanying GFF President at the head table were General Secretary Noel Adonis, Organising Secretary Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major and Head Coach of the ‘Golden Jaguars’ Wayne ‘Wiggy’ Dover. ‘Lady Jags’ The [...]
Alexander Village, Laing Avenue advance to KO stage
By Sean Devers Switched from the East Ruimveldt Day Care Centre to the Albouystown Basketball Court, the latest action in the ‘Guinness in da Street’ small goal Football competition continued on Monday evening with four exciting matches. Under overcast skies and bright floodlights, another large and noisy crowd which included plenty of females and children, [...]
Tain, No. 70 Lalman, Seawell, Fyrish and Tamarind Root advance to play-offs
The 2009 New Building Society Berbice Second Division 40-Over Cricket Competition resumed recently with No. 70 Lalman, Tain, Seawell, Fyrish and Tamarind Root winning their latest matches to top their respective zones and advance to the last 16 play-offs. After No. 65 made 190 against No. 70 Lalman in Zone N with offspinner Bheem Singh [...]
Western Tigers receive Mackeson/Digicel Sweet Sixteen football winnings
- organisers laud tournament The Betterverwagting office of Ansa McAl was a hive of activity when the various winners of the just concluded 3rd Annual Mackeson/Digicel Sweet Sixteen football tournament convened to collect their respective prizes. Representatives of both sponsorship groups were on hand to present the prizes and issue encouraging words to the winners. [...]
Western Tiger’s Super eight football tournament kicks off this evening
Football buffs are encouraged to troop to the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground when the organizers of BK International Western Tigers Football club raise the curtains on its Super 8 football tournament this afternoon. The tournament culminates on Sunday December 5. The nation’s top ball weavers are expected to compete for top honours and the [...]
