Is Guyana morbidly jinxed?
I entered the Arapaima Restaurant on Main Street to grab a quick bite. Entering at the same time was attorney, Roysdale Forde. He said to me, “Freddie this country is jinxed; look what happened to Murray.” Forde went on to make the point that Murray’s presidential candidacy would have revolutionised Guyana’s old political culture. I [...]
The GuySuCo, GAWU labour dispute
Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to the story (Kaieteur News, December 19), captioned, “Not under my government – proclaim President Jagdeo”. In reading this article I realise just how idiotic our leadership is when it comes to good governance, social and economically sound policies. First this same government fired the private contractors who [...]
Greenidge still shows his old political hue
Dear Editor, I am responding to “Carrington says Greenidge’s future depends on resources” (Kaieteur News, December 18). It is my recollection that just after the December 1985 election rigging, when Desmond Hoyte awarded himself the largest electoral majority in Guyana; it was Finance Minister Carl Greenidge who in 1986 announced the ban on importation of [...]
This ‘Messenger of Doom’ cannot thwart a PNCR victory
Dear Editor, I take this opportunity to wish readers and employees of Kaieteur News a blessed and joyous Christmas! Peeping Tom’s article of December 19th, “Change is on its way?” gives me great cause for concern, as he appears to predict the demise of the opposition and the glorious victory of the ruling party in [...]
REFLECTIONS ON THE HOLIDAYS
You have to feel for the sugar workers at this time. The sugar workers have nothing to get this year-end and therefore will enjoy diminished purchasing power at this time of the year. But as much as their situation is rough and they may find it difficult at this time of the year, they are [...]
Crossing the road and then checking the flow of traffic
Dear Editor, After reading Moses Nagamootoo’s letter in the SN of December 20, 2010, it goes without saying that this is yet another classic case of this gentleman’s crossing the road and then looking back to check the traffic lights, and the flow of traffic. Moses Nagamootoo’ letter captioned, “I disassociate myself from what seems [...]
This practice should not be encouraged
Dear Editor, The front page of the Kaieteur News (20-12-10) made me sad on one hand and angry on the other. There was a picture of a family being transported by two bulls pulling a cart. At a glance all looked well but closer examination revealed that the bulls have a home made harness passing [...]
The dreams of CARICOM founding fathers are now under serious threat
Dear Editor, The rights of citizens to live and work in the region is under threat and this is evident in the collaboration between the Guyana Government and CARICOM to deny Carl Greenidge his right to express his opinion at a private function as to how the country of his birth is being managed, yet [...]
No institution worth its salt would relish such relentless castigation
Dear Editor, The constant criticisms and reprimands for sloppy, tardy and inefficient work/service against the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), instead of being a whip to buck them up in delivering better services have only served, it seems, to toughen their hide, making them more immune to the regular bashing. The NIS from all appearances with [...]
Lawlessness abounds in this society
Lawlessness knows no bounds and when people believe that they can be as lawless as they wish the society must take steps to crush them. Of course, there is the adage, ‘Give a man an inch and he will take a mile.’ The police announced that they would adopt a zero tolerance to explosives. Within [...]
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 [...]
