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 [...]
A CHRISTMAS MEDLEY
It is the week before Christmas and I am in the Turks and Caicos Islands on the island of Grand Turk on which is located in the capital of the island chain. It is named Cockburn which, for reasons of modesty I believe, is pronounced “Coburn” (as in the surname of James, the star of [...]
Another missed opportunity by the PNCR to do what’s right
Dear Editor, The vote by the North American Region to shortlist is an exercise in tyranny of the majority, not democracy. The recent controversy over the procedure adopted for compiling the nominations for presidential candidates by North American PNCR Groups provides another opportunity to look into the prism of internal democracy in the PNCR. A [...]
The insidious hand of political manipulation in law enforcement
Dear Editor, Devanand Bhagwan’s letter captioned, “When should we cross the line in defying the law” takes a disingenuous look at the issue involving Mark Benschop and the consequence of his protest over that environmentally health hazardous garbage dumpsite situated in a particular community in Georgetown. His examination of the issue and the issuance of [...]
What does this mean?
Dear Editor, When I read your December 19th article entitled, “Record stores unhappy with DVDs street vendors”, I was both amused and saddened at the same time. Why is it when we should be promoting copyright and piracy laws we instead have people guilty of the same international despicable acts grumbling over turf to sell [...]
There is confusion about the Amaila Falls Hydro project
Dear Editor, Emile Mervin’s letter in Kaieteur News (December 19th) raises one serious issue that demands clarification by the Jagdeo Govt. If the Amaila Falls Hydro project is slated to be built by investors at no cost to the government, why does the government have to earmark portions of Norway’s “development assistance” money (US$250 million [...]
Have the past 18 years been anything more than a poorly put together comedy bit?
Dear Editor, Someone mentioned a few days ago that the Mark Benschop saga at Le Repentir Cemetery and the subsequent police action, at 10 pm outside his house was comical. Well dare I ask is that not the modus operandi of this government? Have the past 18 years been anything more than a poorly put [...]
Trinidad Govt. losing support
Dear Editor, According to the findings of an opinion survey conducted by NACTA recently in Trinidad, voters are losing confidence in the ruling Peoples Partnership government’s ability to bring down crime. Although people have confidence in the Prime Minister, they are not pleased with the government’s handling of crime, CLICO, the economy, and Caribbean Airlines [...]
Help Tiger find a home
Dear Editor, On October 7, 2010, I got a call from a friend and animal lover telling me of a Pitbull called Tiger, locked in a kennel at what had once been Neesa Gopaul’s home. It seems that an alert member of the public, passing by the house every day, heard cries from the dog [...]
Our season of discontent
As the end of another year approaches, thoughts inevitably coalesce in assessment of what has been accomplished and what lies ahead. In the usual course of events, this would be a season of joy, not only for Christians but for Guyanese from all walks of life. As a country founded to produce sugar, it was [...]
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 [...]
