Jagdeo fumes at World Bank
Not a cent yet from Norway By Neil Marks in Cancun, Mexico Guyana has not received a cent yet from the country’s forest-saving deal with Norway and President Bharrat Bharrat Jagdeo used a gathering in Cancun organized by an international forest network to fume over the delay. “We don’t have a problem with all the [...]
Vehicle crashes into Nursery School at Rose Hall Town
It could have been catastrophic had the children been in school, but thankfully it was earlier than the usual commencement of classes at the Rose Hall Town Nursery School. At around 07:40 hours yesterday, a vehicle reportedly driven by a police officer crashed into the building resulting in damage to the walls and some furniture [...]
‘Saltfish gang’ captured and beaten at Parika
Last evening, four members of the infamous ‘Saltfish gang’ that has reportedly been targeting heavy-duty vehicles around the country were caught. Reports are that the four men, ranging in age from 16 to 62, were caught by police and residents at Parika during their attempt to strip a truck in the community. This newspaper understands [...]
Trouble brewing in PNCR camp
…as NY group protests Presidential Candidate process The process that the People’s National Congress Reform has adopted to identify a Presidential candidate has irked the party’s New York Group #1 and they have signaled their intentions to protest the move. The group met yesterday to jettison the group’s nominees of four as against all the [...]
Female condoms attract $28M bid
…Health Ministry looking to secure 29,000 units The Ministry of Health will soon be making more female condoms available for use in Guyana as the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board on Tuesday last received and opened bids for the supply and delivery of the items; There were two bids submitted: When asked yesterday about [...]
Sixth witness testifies at Neesa Gopaul murder PI
Detective Inspector Joel David, who is stationed at Ruimveldt, was the sixth person called to give evidence as the Neesa Gopaul preliminary inquiry continued before Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Jarvis Small, a gym instructor, and Bibi Gopaul, the teen’s mother, are accused of killing the young girl between September 24 and [...]
Dem boys seh…De World Bank mek Bharrat cry
When de sugar workers ask fuh money de government didn’t understand wha dem complaining about. Dem had dem pay and that was enough. But dem boys seh that when de shoe deh pun de other foot it does pinch hard. Bharrat go to Mexico and he behave just like dem sugar workers. He tell de [...]
Pegasus winners receive prizes
All the outstanding performers in this year’s Pegasus Open Tennis Championships received their prizes yesterday during a simple presentation ceremony that was conducted on the Hotel Hardcourts. Those collecting prizes were : Girls 14 and under Singles – winner- Aretta Dey, runner-up Africa Gentle; Boys 14 and under- winner- Khalid Gobin, runner-up- Benedict Sukra; Girls [...]
18 years have passed
By Rawle Welch Even after a profusion of enquiries which were quickly followed by a similar amount of pronouncements and aggressive responses from the National Sports Commission and the Ministry of Sport, the protracted absence of the National Sports Policy seems to indicate that the document is nowhere near completion and the earlier assurances were [...]
Police issue two more bulletins
The Guyana Police Force has issued two more wanted bulletins, this time for the suspect in a 1998 murder, and a man fingered in the recent 21 kilograms of cocaine bust. Police say that Christopher Grudge called “Grudgee” or “Mark” is wanted for questioning in relation to the murder of Clyde Lewis called ‘Six Head’ [...]
Education Ministry joins fight to combat hunger
Trophies and certificates of appreciation were yesterday presented to students from various schools across the country to recognise their participation in a recent competition to mark their support towards efforts at reducing hunger on a global scale. Receiving Trophies for the three top placements in the competition were Juanita Deygoo of Winfer Gardens Primary, Mellissa [...]
GRA on track to achieve $94B revenue target
- Container scanner, new features in 2011 Despite a challenging year in which large taxpayers were troubled to make payments, the country is set to achieve its $94B revenue target. According to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), while there have been several positive developments for the agency, there were also quite a number of challenges. [...]
REDD deal in jeopardy at climate summit
- Brazil accused of blocking progress By Neil Marks in Cancun, Mexico Negotiations on forest protection, or Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation, or REDD Plus, was seen as one of the brightest hopes for a breakthrough at the UN climate talks here, but there are fears that a deal could be in trouble. This [...]
Relatives ‘satisfied’ with findings
By Latoya Giles “We feel satisfied that the report has unearthed the truth…..we now hope that the company will keep to their word.” This was the expressed opinion and desire of Cheryl Munroe, whose 19-year-old son Orlon Munroe succumbed to burn injuries he sustained during a trawler explosion last June. The vessel belongs to Pritipaul [...]
Bandits beat victims as robberies continue
Despite grandiose plans to ensure the safety of citizens throughout the Christmas holidays, bandits continue to make a mockery of the police in certain parts of the country. While police in Georgetown and its environs were hard pressed to stem the flow of robberies earlier this week, the bandits appeared to have shifted their operations [...]
Spready’s Bakery Berbice U-19 Cricket resumes
Shiwtahal’s 7-7 confirms No. 2’s place in Q/finals The 2010 Spready’s Bakery Berbice 50-over Under-19 Cricket Competition resumed recently with No. 2 winning their latest Zone B (West Bank Berbice) preliminary match to end their zone unbeaten as they advanced to the quarter-finals. In their match against D’Edward which was reduced to 35 overs, No [...]
Policy initiatives to improve quality of learning outcomes
Dear Editor, I have been following the intense debate in the media for the past several weeks on the Ministry of Education’s policy on repetition. I was very satisfied that the Minister of Education gave clarity to the controversy surrounding grade repetition verses promotion with remediation at a press conference on Thursday, December 9, 2010. [...]
‘Suriname’s path to international acceptability’ does not ‘run through Vlissengen Road’
Dear Editor, “Suriname’s path to international acceptability” does not “run through Vlissengen Road.” (SN, Sep. 30, 2010). Suriname’s economic and political development does not depend on Guyana, nor does President Desi Bouterse need Geogetown to enter the global political arena. Since taking office in August 2010, Suriname’s new President, Desi Bouterse is keen to expand [...]
Fitness a problem, Munroe banking on tactical preparation
- As Men’s Singles champ goes for three in a row By Edison Jefford Current National Men’s Table Tennis Singles Champion, Godfrey Munroe believes fitness will be his biggest problem when he launches his title defence at the National Senior Championships tomorrow at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Munroe won the title in 2000 when [...]
Republic Bank launches new phase for “Power To Make A Difference”
As more emphasis is placed on the “less fortunate and needy” in society, especially around the festive season, a number of institutions will continue to host community outreach programmes as Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited launched a new five-year phase for its “Power To Make A Difference” (PMAD) initiative yesterday at its Head Office located at [...]
President Jagdeo owes Guyana lots of apologies
Dear Editor, The Honorable Charles R. Ramson, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs wrote a letter to Kaieteur News (12/8/2010) saying that, “Nigel Hughes owes President Jagdeo an apology.” It should be the other way around. President Jagdeo owes Guyana lots of apologies for the most inept government he led since 1999, which is [...]
Brazilian grass track riders entertain Rupununi residents
Following an invitation from the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce recently, approximately 16 Brazilian grass track riders descended on Lethem and put on a show which thrilled area residents last Sunday at the Rupununi Rodeo Site. The motorcyclists turned in an impressive display of daredevil riding as the crowd on hand left the venue extremely satisfied [...]
GuySuCo effectively rules out wage increase for 2010
- admits production will miss mark “by some margin” The likelihood of sugar workers being paid an increase along with an Annual Production Incentive (API) before Christmas has been effectively ruled out by the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). In a statement Wednesday, the Corporation said that from projections, it would be in a better position [...]
National Testing Week target surpassed by 5,000
…as HIV prevalence among adolescents remains concern Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy has revealed that a total of 35,000 persons took the opportunity to know their HIV status during the National Week of Testing some three weeks ago. Ahead of the exercise, the Minister had suggested an ambitious target of 30,000 to be tested. “I [...]
UG students are being made ‘scapegoats’ for admin.’s political agenda
Dear Editor, As a past student of the University of Guyana (UG), I have closely followed the institution throughout the years and I must say that I am disappointed in the institution. The level of quality assurance at the University of Guyana is simply not at the standard it should be, in order to become [...]
