Not under my government – proclaims Jagdeo
A pay hike row between the country’s sugar company and workers’ union has spilled over to Government with President Bharrat Jagdeo saying yesterday that de-recognition of the sugar union will not happen under his term. Government officials yesterday also expressed disappointment over the alleged threat which they downplayed and said could have been worded better. [...]
One dead, one critical following boat mishap in Essequibo River
A father of one who was on his way home to surprise his wife is now dead and his work colleague critical after the boat they were travelling in was run over by another boat in the Essequibo River on Friday evening last. The incident occurred around 18:15 hours on Friday in the vicinity of [...]
Women’s Rights Activist Karen de Souza is a ‘Special Person’
By Sharmain Cornette “…It is all well and good for a party to say we are taking on the grand, national agenda, but the fact remains that there is no national agenda if you do not address the agenda of the individual.” Driven by the passion to see women rise above societal challenges, primary among [...]
Police probe US$7000 casino hit
- staff in custody At least five employees of the Princess Hotel at Providence, East Bank Demerara, are assisting police investigators who are probing the theft of US$7000 from the casino. The theft was unearthed around midday on Friday when a man, who is said to be a relative of one of the employees, attempted [...]
Dem boys seh….De day de top cop holler ‘Balls’
De police warn dem that whenever big shows coming to Guyana de thieves does come out. Dem men want money because dem got to go to de show. But nobody ain’t listen. Last night dem had Beenie Man, Destra and a whole heap of people. Dem bandits strike all over de place. Three of dem [...]
GT&T rolls out E-magine service to Lower East Bank communities
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) has launched its E-magine Broadband service on the lower East Bank Demerara. As part of this expansion, customers residing at Eccles and Grove/Diamond Housing Schemes will see their service being activated, the company said in a press release. Telephone numbers ranging between 233-2000-233-3999 in the Eccles area, numbers [...]
Centenarian passes away at 101
Centenarian Millicent Smith-Springer who celebrated her 101 birthday on April 29, last, died on Wednesday of natural causes. The centenarian, who was a mother of five, with countless grand and great-grandchildren, resided at 203 Agriculture Road, Triumph, East Coast Demerara. Relatives said that she lived a vegetarian lifestyle and was a devout Christian. During her [...]
Team dispatched to investigate robbery reports in Upper Waini
Police in the interior are probing reports of armed robberies committed on mining camps in the Upper Waini area about two days ago. Details of the reported incidents are sketchy, but Kaieteur News understands that a team of police ranks headed by an officer has been dispatched to the Big Hope, Upper Waini area to [...]
Bandits hit Grove goldsmith
Police on East Bank Demerara are looking for three bandits who robbed a Chinese restaurant on Friday night and a goldsmith shop yesterday morning. Kaieteur News understands that the three are part of gang that is attacking business places on East Bank Demerara. Businessman Munesh Naraine who owns the goldsmith shop at 142 Grove, East [...]
Double headers on at GFC and Blairmont grounds today
Matches in the Kashif and Shanghai Football Tournament will be played at two venues today. At the Blairmont Community Centre Ground on the West Coast of Berbice, City side Santos will lock horns with New Amsterdam United in opening play from 17:00hrs with the feature game two hours later bringing together the Guyana Defence Force [...]
Race tight for Sports Association award
By Rawle Welch The race for this year’s Sports Association of the year could be a very interesting battle judging from the outstanding performances from so many. Over the last three years, the Guyana Rugby Football Union has led in this category, but many are of the opinion that the Body will be hard pressed [...]
22 more aeronautical engineers graduate locally
- Branch to be established in Jamaica The Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School located at Ogle, continued to live up to its stellar reputation, when 22 students graduated on Friday, last, after completing three years of study, while several of the first- and second-year students advanced in their ranks. The subjects done [...]
Brazen bandit attacks Ice house
A lone gunman attacked and robbed the cashier of Demerara Ice Company Ltd,, located in Cactus Street, West Ruimveldt of an undisclosed sum yesterday. According to the cashier, a man dressed in a white vest, and wearing long pants and a black head tie walked into the compound of the ice company and brandished a [...]
Gafoors donates gifts to children at the GPHC
Sixty children who were hospitalised in the Pediatric Ward at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) were seen smiling and laughing with joy on Sunday, last, as staff from the Gafoors, Houston Complex, paid them a visit and presented gifts to each child. Administrative Manager of Gafoors, Dionne Foo, said that “every boy and girl [...]
Jagdeo upset at ‘junk economics’ report
- accuses Rainforest Foundation UK of “nit picking” Angered by a report which suggested that the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) is based on advice that could be described as ‘junk economics,” President Bharrat Jagdeo has accused Rainforest Foundation UK of being stuck in the colonial-era mentality. International consultants, McKinsey and Company, have provided services [...]
David Granger secures Region Four nomination
…likely PNCR candidate for 2011 elections Retired Brigadier General David Granger has secured the nomination for the Presidential Candidacy from Region Four and has formally accepted the nomination. According to reports, Granger has secured 13 votes while Basil Williams managed to secure six, Carl Greenidge three, Dr Faith Harding, three and Robert Corbin, two. Corbin, [...]
Providence Court to be sound-proofed during construction
By Leonard Gildarie A planned extension of the East Bank Demerara four-lane highway from Providence to Diamond may include the sound-proofing of the Providence Magistrate’s Court during construction, designers of the project have said. The four-lane project is expected to see some filling of trenches, relocation of utility lines and the building of another entrance [...]
17 years on death row… Is he really guilty?
Following what many considered a controversial trial in the High Court, a jury convicted Hafiz Hussein and three other accused of the murder of Aubrey Ramsammy, called Arnold. Hussein and another accused, Vinikanand Singh, were both sentenced to death by Justice Claudette Singh and without hesitation they both appealed their convictions. Hussein was again represented [...]
Chairman refutes allegation made by ‘B’ Field residents
Chairman of ‘B’ Field Sophia, Oswald Ellis, has said that at no time have members of his committee instructed residents to solicit funds from motorists who use the ‘B’ Field Bridge. Ellis asserted that those residents who have been carrying out the illegal act were warned several time to cease collecting money from drivers. What [...]
Anglican diocese ordains several Canons
A special ceremony to mark the installation of several Anglican priests to the Archdeaconry was held recently in Georgetown. Rev. Oscar Basil, Randolph Reynolds, Joseph Wagner and Berbician, Fr George Spencer, were all installed as Archdeacons, while Revs Winston Williams, Evan Semple, Alfred David and Marcus Simon were installed as Canons of the Anglican Diocese [...]
Public-spirited persons ensure thieves spend Christmas in jail
Public-spirited persons in the city have played their part in ensuring that three bandits spend the Christmas behind bars following two robberies on Friday. One of the men was caught by police ranks on patrol, trying to escape in a minibus, while the other two were held by citizens and handed over to the law [...]
LIAT: New US measures mandate travellers to provide more info
- data intended to prevent ‘watch list’ misidentification New US traveling requirements have seen at least one regional airline announcing measures requiring passengers to provide more information. According to LIAT in a statement Friday, as of January 3rd, new booking policies will mandate all travellers, including infants and children, to provide additional information when making [...]
Immigration TALK: Common Questions about Visas
The United States issues various non-immigrant and immigrant visas granting permission for applicants to enter the United States. A visa does not guarantee entry into the U.S. A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to the U.S. port-of-entry, and the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) immigration inspector authorizes or [...]
Dinosaur Trade Unions
The news that GuySuCo has threatened to derecognize GAWU, as had RUSAL’s Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc. (BCGI) done earlier to the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GB&GWU) illustrate the changing labour landscape of Guyana. Before the advent of universal suffrage in the 1953 elections, trade unions were the major vehicles to agitate for [...]
Camille’s Institute spreads Christmas cheer
Camille’s Institute for Business and Science Studies located at lot 1-4Track X, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, held its annual Santa Parade yesterday. The route was from the Texaco gas station to the Madewini outpost, and is deemed the only of its kind on the East Bank of Demerara. The private school which was established approximately [...]
