Shop owner shot in chest by bandits
A Kaneville businessman was last evening shot in the chest by armed bandits who invaded his residence, where he also operates a shop. Up to press time, he was listed as critical. The victim, 30 year-old Majeed Khan, was rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, but was referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where [...]
Journalist Clem David succumbs
Veteran journalist Clem David, a household name in print, radio and television for over three decades, passed away last night at his Eccles, East Bank Demerara home. Kaieteur News understands that David, who had been ailing for a prolonged period, was found dead in his residence shortly after 22:00 hrs by a family member. Clem [...]
Nurse injured as ambulance collides with car
A nurse sustained injuries to her face and leg, when a city-bound ambulance from New Amsterdam collided with a car at Ogle, East Coast Demerara. The nurse, Ingrid Roberts, one of her colleagues, the driver of the ambulance, and two female patients were on board at the time. The accident occurred around 11:45 hours at [...]
UG students arrested for firecracker explosion on campus
Two first-year University of Guyana (UG) Faculty of Technology students were yesterday arrested in connection with igniting a firecracker on the Turkeyen campus, which resulted in panic among those on the location, and are now likely to face charges of illegal possession of explosives and causing public terror. The incident is said occurred between the [...]
Dem boys seh…Was grenade and big squib and panic
Old people have a saying that goat dung does only wait fuh high breeze. And of course Rohee did say that goat ain’t bite he. Dem boys seh that Wednesday some man explode a grenade outside Stabroek Market and kill heself. He nearly mek some people get deaf and he also hurt 19 people. Some [...]
McWilfred elected to head new mining body at Bartica
In what can be considered as a major shakeup within the mining industry, Bartica yesterday launched its own association and signaled its intentions to meet with government shortly. Calling itself the Bartica Community and Mining Development Association (BCMDA), the body also held elections naming Fred McWilfred as its President. Also elected to the Executive were [...]
Country braces for intense rainy season
Guyana is currently experiencing and is being affected by La Niña weather conditions and the most recent statistical and forecast models indicate that this event is expected to sustain or increase its strength, and endure at least through the normal La Niña life cycle into the first quarter of 2011. As such, Guyana can expect [...]
Stall holder still in custody
By Michael Jordan Police have detained stall holder Mark Hyman, called ‘Bow Wow’ as they seek answers to the circumstances that led to Wednesday’s grenade explosion which killed a vagrant and injured 19 other persons. Senior police officials said that Hyman was detained shortly after the explosion occurred and was still in custody up to [...]
PSC non-appointment affects police promotions
Anxious police ranks are on an indefinite wait for the release of the Force’s annual list of promotions. The promotions were to have taken effect from January 1st, but have been put on hold, despite the many vacancies that exist both at the junior and senior levels. No official reason was given for the delay, [...]
RUSAL, union meet with govt.
- warned of compulsory arbitration if talks fail A key meeting, widely seen as the beginning of the resolution of the year-long standoff between Russian-owned, RUSAL/Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc. (BCGI), and its workers’ union was finally held yesterday. Today, the Ministry of Labour is expected to meet separately with BCGI and the Guyana Bauxite [...]
GPHC fully capable of dealing with mass casualties – Medical Services Director
The staff of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) came in for high praise for their rapid and effective response following Wednesday’s grenade explosion in the city, during which some 19 persons were injured and one was killed. Director of Medical Services at the GPHC, Dr. Madan Rambarran, said he was pleased with the staff’s [...]
Vendors turn to PNCR for assistance
With white pieces of cloth tied around various visible body parts, several vendors of the Stabroek Market Square yesterday paid an impromptu visit to Congress Place to speak with Opposition leader Robert Corbin in the wake of their removal from the location. As a result of Wednesday’s explosion that killed one and left 19 injured, [...]
Ejected market vendors picket ministries, City Hall
- Council to review policy on seasonal vending By Latoya Giles and Leonard Gildarie Following a grenade explosion on Wednesday morning that claimed the life of one and left 19 injured at the Stabroek Market Square, scores of vendors yesterday picketed government ministries and City Hall after their stalls were demolished by the authorities. The [...]
Guyana CL T20 players not yet paid
Stadium and lights made available to National team By Sean Devers The participation fee and prize money owned to the Guyana cricket team which participated in the 2010 Airtel Champions League T20 tournament in South Africa has not yet been paid to the players but a Director of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said [...]
Commander Vyphuis denies bad-mouthing government
A recent publication on a website operated by social activist Mark Benschop has thrown a wedge between senior officers of the Guyana Police Force and the Jagdeo administration. Commander of ‘A’ Division Assistant Commissioner of Police, George Vyphuis, is claiming that a recent photograph’s caption and an accompanying article titled “Senior cop Vyphuis wants Jagdeo [...]
GPL could have saved US$3M on Wartsila generators
Dear Editor, I refer to the Peeping Tom article in Kaieteur News on January 5th 2011. I myself have some questions on this matter. I have in my possession an email to Messrs Winston Brassington, Chairman; Bharat Dindyal, CEO; Hon Samuel Hinds, Prime Minister from one Sunil Bakshi, President of Power and Energy Works LLC; [...]
Under20s commence training at Bayrock Ground
Head Coach believes Guyana will advance to finals Training ahead of what is being considered the most crucial matches the National Under-20′s are set to play in Suriname later this month, began yesterday at the Bayrock Ground, Linden under Head Coach Collie Hercules. The young Guyanese are preparing to challenge the host nation, Bermuda and [...]
What weapon can be used to rid the world of violence against women?
Dear Editor, Domestic violence is a woman’s unending nightmare from biblical days to this modern age as her struggles continue to survive in a world stranglehold by evil, man being the tool used to trample on her worth, her values. The sound of her cries is heard in every corner of this earth, the pain [...]
Shondell ‘Mystery Lady’ Alfred cops Most Inspirational Boxer of the year award
Every year top boxing analysts and experts convene to evaluate the performances of female boxers worldwide and place these performances in their proper perspective. Over the years, many top notch boxers have graced the stage to collect various accolades after they would have outshone their counterparts in a particular field. Despite their best efforts, Guyanese [...]
Mr. Greenidge’s contract came to an end he was not fired
Dear Editor, I have noticed that in the media and in your publication (Kaieteur News) that CARICOM has fired Mr. Carl Greenidge and at the insistence of the Government of Guyana. Stabroek News and Kaieteur News carried letters from Mr. Christopher Ram, which states, “…sinister approach by Minister of Labour Manzoor Nadir to write the [...]
Enmore, Farm and New Mosque record wins
Defending champions Enmore, Farm and New Mosque were in winner’s row when competition in the Trophy Stall sponsored Muslim Youth Organisation organised Inter-Jamaat 10-overs round-robin competition bowled off on January 1st at the MYO Ground, Woolford Avenue. Enmore recorded a 3-wicket win over Grove Falcons; Farm hammered Mocha Arcadia by 53 runs while New Mosque [...]
Minister Nadir must now walk the talk
Dear Editor, In what appears to be a forced awakening, an election year publicity stunt or a cheap gimmick, Minister Manzoor Nadir chooses to now publicly admit what the Guyana Bauxite & General Workers Union (GB&GWU), enlightened Guyanese and all trade unionists worth their stripes knew all along that, “The Guyana Bauxite and General Workers [...]
IT specialist flown in to track hacker
Over the past few weeks, several government-run internet websites have been infiltrated by hackers, and despite efforts by the Police Force to track the perpetrators, the attacks continue. The Government Information Agency (GINA) website is the latest victim, and this is the third such attack. Persons currently visiting the website www.gina.gov.gy are greeted with an [...]
The NIS is willing to engage anyone who needs additional information
Dear Editor, Kaieteur News dated Wednesday, December 22, 2010, carried a letter under the caption “There’s a lot wrong with NIS”. The National Insurance Scheme noted Mr. Mervin’s concerns and would like to offer clarity in the following areas:- Customer Service This is an area that is of utmost importance to the Scheme and has [...]
Critical works being done on Pomeroon embankment
Flood-weary farmers of Pomeroon, in Region Two, Essequibo, are set to receive a timely boost with critical embankment works. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the exercise, which costs in excess of $7M, has commenced at Pomeroon, to provide support for a significant number of farmers and residents who are often affected by excessive spring [...]
