Nagamootoo shocked at PPP’s position on GAWU
“The threat by the state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation (Guysuco) to de-recognise the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) is intemperate and reckless.” This is according to Executive Member of the Peoples Progressive Party Moses Nagamootoo who says that the report that GuySuCo has notified GAWU that it is considering to end the 1976 Recognition [...]
Drunk urinating from verandah falls to death
The usual Christmas preparations and celebrations for the Hinds family of Block 22 and Silvertown Wismar, Linden have been severely thwarted with the sudden and unexpected death of their relative 70-year-old Ludwig Hinds. According to the dead man’s younger brother, Evereth Hinds, he had spoken to Ludwig for the last time shortly after 9pm on [...]
Pastor in custody for beating wife
The members of the Bell West Orange Heights Baptist Church were left without a church leader yesterday after their pastor was detained for allegedly subjecting his wife to a horrific beating. The 33-year-old woman, who had visible injuries to her face and upper body, alleged that she was kicked several times by her spouse on [...]
Special Constable killed in hit and run accident
- driver nabbed hours later The Christmas plans of an East Coast Demerara family were shattered following the death of 42-year-old Special Constable Marva McNabb as a result of a hit and run accident on Saturday night. McNabb, of Block 12 Non Pariel, was on her way home after work when she was struck down [...]
Farmer pinned to death by tractor
How merry can this Christmas be for the Lall family? Just a few weeks after the shocking death of his seven-year-old daughter; Rohan Lall succumbed after being pinned down by the tractor he was driving in the rice field not far from his residence at lot 20 Perseverance, Mahaicony East Coast Demerara. The discovery of [...]
Dem boys seh….Walhalla story telling
Last week dem boys hear that a group of people decide that dem would host a story-telling session. De people decide that dem would hold this thing at de seawalls because ‘Nancy story got to go near water fuh carry way all de lies. Was a nice crowd that tun up to hear Sam, Roger [...]
Relatives still awaiting word from company
Trawler explosion… Prittipaul Singh Investment Inc. is yet to make contact with relatives of the survivors of the deadly trawler explosion. According to reports from relatives, company officials, who were scheduled to make a public statement on Wednesday, had not contacted them since the report on the findings were made public. A relative of Orlon [...]
Bauxite carrier gives Lindeners a scare
A bauxite carrier bound for the Bosai wharf at Linden put a terrible scare in several residents after it lost control and veered dangerously close to the Wismar shore and remained stuck for several minutes on Saturday night. Many persons who were waiting on the ferries to cross the river, stood aghast as two boats [...]
Two cheat death after mining pit cave-in
Two gold miners cheated death last Wednesday when the walls of their pit caved in at Aurora, Mango Landing, Region Seven. According to reports coming out from the Region, the two miners, Ivor Williams of East Coast Demerara and Rawlins (only name given) of Mango Landing were carrying out duties in the pit approximately 7:30 [...]
Supplementary Provisions illustrate budget deceit
- AFC While it is alright for the Government to spend monies from the Contingencies Fund and then seek approval after, the supplementary provisions that are sought for each year demonstrate the fact that the budget every year is deceitful. This is according to Chairman of the Alliance For Change and Presidential Candidate, Khemraj Ramjattan [...]
Alpha, Bakewell Topp XX, GDF & Santos record wins on busy day 3
On the busiest day ever in the 21 year history of the Kashif & Shanghai Football Tournament, Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United banged their way to a comprehensive 6-0 win over West Demerara’s Seawall FC, Bakewell Topp XX edged out a game Ann’s Grove United at the GFC Ground in the City. Up at the Blairmont [...]
Small crowd, big action as Champions Of Champions Boxing Tournament starts
Travis Hall may have been a Golden Gloves champion in the USA but Keeve Allicock, representing the Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym (HE) demonstrated pluck and determination to overcome the United States based bantamweight pugilist, earning a 3-0 decision when the curtains went up on the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association’s (GABA) Champion of Champions boxing tournament [...]
Man hospitalised after severe beating
A 39-year-old man has been admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was severely beaten by two men last Thursday. Abdul Rasheed of Lot 8 Sea View Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara, suffered a broken arm, injuries to his head and lacerations to the face. He is contending that on the said day, he [...]
Woodpecker Products Junior Badminton tournament winners collect prizes
The Woodpecker Products Annual Junior Christmas Singles Badminton Tournament officially concluded with its presentation of prizes which was held at the Guyana Olympic Association Headquarters on Saturday last. Present were the respective winners, players, fans, & parents. The presentations were made by the President of the GOA, Mr. Juman Yassin, Director of Sports, Mr. Neil [...]
Gold with an all-comers record and silver for Guyanese swimmers in Trinidad
Guyana’s swimmers had an excellent 3rd night on Saturday at the Marlins Invitational Swim Meet in Trinidad. Jessica Stephenson achieved gold in a new all-comers record for the 50m breast. She beat Trinidad’s national 13-14 age group record held by Cherelle Thompson of 35.42 by over half a second with her new personal best time [...]
Lawsuits against opposition a new form of censorship – GPP
The Guyana’s People Partnership (GPP) finds the lawsuit filed by the Peoples Progressive Party’s possible presidential candidate, Donald Ramotar against the Chairman of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Khemraj Ramjattan to be a rubber stamp approach to go after opposition candidates and television stations. According to the GPP, “This seems to be a new form [...]
Table Tennis is on the move
By Edison Jefford There is no doubt that in approximately five months, Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) President, Police Commissioner, Henry Greene has transformed the sport locally with innovative initiatives that has received excellent extensive support. From rewarding players lucratively to players’ international exposure to deliberate development mechanisms to an ambitious intention of owning their [...]
Prisoners graduate from literacy programme
Twenty-two male and female inmates of the New Amsterdam Prison graduated last Tuesday from a three-month Literacy and Numeracy class which was held at the Prison Sports Club at Penitentiary Walk New Amsterdam. In all, 18 females and four males graduated. According to Literacy Officer of the Guyana Prison, Orlando Jaundoo, 39 prisoners started the programme [...]
Security in schools being strengthened – Minister Baksh
Although a security arrangement for schools is not included in the Ministry of Education’s existing Strategic Plan, Education Minister, Shaik Baksh said that it is in fact a very serious management issue at every public school. As a result he noted that the regions are mandated to pay close attention to this issue. “We have [...]
‘Silence’ murder trial begins in Berbice High Court
The murder trial of Gowkarran Ramdayal called “Silence” finally commenced in the Berbice High Court after an initial delay in which the judge had ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the accused, who had refused to respond to questions when he first appeared in court. Ramdyal, of Queenstown, Corriverton, is accused of murdering his father, 51-year-old [...]
Education Ministry closely monitoring progress of Strategic Plan – Baksh
There is an ever growing need for parents to send their children to school if the Ministry is to achieve the targets set out in its Strategic Plan, said Minister of Education, Shaik Baksh. This is especially crucial, he said, to support the Ministry’s efforts to create child-friendly schools and resources. “If parents do not [...]
Spring tide to affect residents of low-lying areas
The public is being advised to take all necessary precautions during the spring tide period of December 19, through December 27, 2010. The predicted tide indicates above normal levels for the impending period. Persons living in the following low-lying areas are asked to take extra precautions. This is according to the Ministry of Public Works [...]
Two cheat death after mining pit cave-in
Two gold miners cheated death last Wednesday when the walls of their pit caved in at Aurora, Mango Landing, Region Seven. According to reports coming out from the Region, the two miners, Ivor Williams of East Coast Demerara and Rawlins (only name given) of Mango Landing were carrying out duties in the pit approximately 7:30 [...]
THE BRIDGE HAS OUTLIVED ITS ORIGINAL LIFESPAN
The government is spending over four billion dollars to expand the East Bank Public Road between Providence and Diamond. The money is being borrowed from the Inter American Development Bank and therefore has to be repaid. The IDB is keen to lend the money. The future of the local office depends on its loan portfolio. [...]
The facts. The reaction. The truth
Last Wednesday, at his press conference to discuss his complaint against Norway and the World Bank, Mr. Jagdeo once against personally attacked me. It comes with the territory so there should be no agitation on my part. What I find truly disgraceful is Mr. Jagdeo’s inability to intellectualize and he puts it on display so [...]
