Breaking News!! Freddie Kissoon assaulted again
For the second time this year, popular Kaieteur News columnist Freddie Kissoon came under physical attack, this time by the proprietor of the National Hardware Limited, Eddie Boyer. Kissoon was at the time in one of Boyer’s store at Industrial Site Ruimveldt making a purchase. According to reports, Boyer, a close associate of President Bharat [...]
‘Terror’ accused Colin Jones charged with two murders
- sentenced to eight years on other charges Wanted man Colin Jones also known as “Bunny” was yesterday sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to charges ranging from possession of firearm and ammunition and possession of cannabis. Jones was also charged with murdering his two accomplices Adriano Tracey and Kurt Thierens called [...]
Guyana asks Interpol to help capture ‘terror’ suspects
- Colin Jones, sibling, others for court today The Guyana Police Force has reportedly asked the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to help track down ex- GDF lieutenant George Lashley and Keith Ferrier, said to be key players in the alleged ‘terror’ attacks here. Lashley is believed to be in the United States, while Ferrier, [...]
Man attempts suicide after hacking mother-in law to death
A 26-year-old labourer of Moleson Creek, Corentyne, is being closely monitored in the New Amsterdam Hospital after attempting suicide, following the brutal slaying of his mother-in-law on Tuesday. Ashton Henry, called ‘Black Boy’ was arrested and taken to the hospital, minutes after his mother-in-law, 49-year-old Jennifer Thomas, was found dead in her house with multiple [...]
Another Child Protection Agency worker terminated
A letter of termination has been served to yet another employee of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Child Protection Agency following investigations into the tragic Neesa Gopaul case. The mutilated body of 16-year-old Gopaul, a Queen’s College student, was found stuffed into a suitcase which was anchored with weightlifting mechanisms in a [...]
Dem boys seh…Dem doctors like trouble women
Now-a-days women got to worry when dem have to go to a doctor wid any problem. One of dem just get knock off from the Georgetown Public Hospital and not because of something he do in Guyana. He trouble he stepdaughter when he was living in de States. Dem boys seh that he mek all [...]
Chief Constable reveals vibrant plan to police city
Although they will be outnumbered by the proportion of officers from the Guyana Police Force, the City Constabulary has a vibrant plan to police the city streets over the holidays. At least this is according to Chief Constable, Andrew Foo, who revealed that in keeping with its mandate, as outlined by the Municipal and District [...]
Health Minister shares hope for Guyana in fight against HIV
“Education and awareness are the pillars upon which we can make life better for all,” said the Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, yesterday, at the World AIDS Day interfaith programme at the National Cultural Centre. Under the theme “Universal Access and Human Right” the Ministry of Education, National AIDS programme Secretariat hosted a programme [...]
Lynch misses court again
- Prosecution asks for further date evidence against Lynch, forcing them to reinstitute charges against the woman. Lynch was charged back in May 2007, with the murder of her husband the former owner of Swiss House Cambio. Razac was found dead on the floor of their Eping Avenue, Bel Air home. Evidence that he had [...]
THE FUTURE NEVER ARRIVES
One public official is reported to have said, recently, that public investment in Berbice over the past five years has contributed to the vast growth in population and economic activity. The reality on the ground tells another story. There is little evidence that the population in Berbice has grown vastly. More persons are looking to [...]
The PNC and AFC are duty-bound to be a voice for their constituencies
Dear Editor, Mr. Freddie Kissoon’s article, “The sins of the PNC and AFC have caught up with them,” (November 30) that questioned the role of the PNC and AFC in the face of gross failures and abuse by the Jagdeo regime could be used in any situation where the government is involved and people are [...]
UG and wastage of funds
Dear Editor, In an effort to upgrade our higher educational facilities, European money was given to fix the biology labs at the University of Guyana (UG), but the expected work was never done. President Bharrat. Jagdeo had challenged us to bring cases of corruption to him. I have mentioned this UG case publicly several times. [...]
UG is a colossal failure
Dear Editor, The University of Guyana (UG) continues to function ineffectively, with no quality assurance to boast of. I honestly cannot imagine having to endure the stress of another prolonged registration process at this institution. It may sound horrible that I should say this, but Mr. Editor I am fed up and I am tired [...]
Guyana and the upcoming Arab South America Summit
Dear Editor, Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs should be getting ready for another important heads of government meeting, the Arab South American Summit, the brainchild of President Lula da Silva of Brazil to be held in Lima, Peru on February 3, 2011. Guyana’s President, Bharrat Jagdeo, current Chairman of the Union of South American States [...]
Chief Medical Officer charged with assaulting wife
- matter dismissed after spouse refuses to proceed Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Shamdeo Persaud and his wife, Romona, were yesterday ordered to pay $10,000 court cost after the latter refused to give evidence against her husband. The allegation was that Persaud, on November 30, at Prashad Nagar, assaulted his wife. Another charge alleged that Persaud, [...]
Guyana needs a few more radio stations
Dear Editor, I am sometimes made to smile wryly when I read the offerings of Leon James Suseran, regarding the performance of NCN and its various branches. I get the impression that he is living in the “Land of Nod.” I mean, can anyone ask for anything better technologically? Can anyone ask for anything better [...]
Rusal and the UN Global Compact
Dear Editor, The United Nations (UN) on the eve of the new millennium in 1999 through its Secretary General Kofi Annan suggested the idea of a Global Compact, which would involve major international companies signing on to some universal principles of responsible business behaviour. Business leaders, civil society and the UN would come together to [...]
GRA suspends new barrel-clearance measures
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has cancelled plans to fast track the clearing of barrels and other packages being shipped for the Christmas holidays, just days after a quantity of ammunition was discovered at a city wharf. GRA, however, said that it has put in place mechanisms to ensure that barrels are cleared in an [...]
ASL insists Ogle Airport discriminated against it
Tensions have risen at the Ogle Airport Inc. (OAI) with air operator, Air Services Limited (ASL), insisting that it was discriminated against by management of the facility. On Tuesday, the airport ordered a halt to construction works on a site that had been earmarked for expansion as the operator. OAI explained late Tuesday that ASL [...]
A frightening situation
There seems no end to the comments about the age of today’s dangerous criminals. And indeed these comments are warranted because the dangerous criminals seem to be getting younger. In living memory there have been young criminals, particularly those who operated during the crime wave. Some were as young as 14. Given the ages of [...]
Overseas-based Guyanese group remembers alma mater
…donates $400,000 worth in items to seven primary schools The East Canje organization of New York, a group made up of former residents of East Canje now living in the United States of America recently made a donation to their alma mater. The group, through a representative, donated more than $400,000 worth of donations of [...]
Kashif and Shanghai/Alpha matter settled as club will play in 21st Edition
- K&S Directors hold fruitful meeting with President Jagdeo The matter which boiled into a public spat between the Alpha United Football Club President Odinga Lumumba and the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation has been settled amicable among the parties following the meeting of representatives of several clubs and the Guyana Football Federation. The Alpha boss [...]
Darren Bravo stars on rain-marred day
Half-centuries from Darren Bravo and Devon Smith took West Indies to 134 for 2 on a rain-affected first day of the first-ever Test at the Pallekele Stadium. Play began in dramatic fashion when Suranga Lakmal removed Chris Gayle with the day’s first delivery but only 40 overs were possible in the day. A wet outfield [...]
Bandits abandon stolen car after robbing Mon Repos butcher
Mon Repos butcher, Nazim Ali, is still counting his losses after bandits tied him up and relieved him of his car and a significant amount of cash during a raid on his home around 21:15 hours on Tuesday. However, at least he recovered his car, which was abandoned by the bandits after they had made [...]
Women’s Singles Table Tennis title up for grabs
- John confirms absence from National C/ships Guyana’s international female table tennis star, Michelle John has confirmed that she will not be able to defend the national singles’ title she won two years ago owing to her studies in the United States, which immediately opened the floodgates in the category. John, who defeated Trenace Lowe [...]
