Ramjattan should not respond to this ridiculous charge
Dear Editor, In a previous letter, I cautioned politicians against viewing everything through racist lens; but it seems that old habits die hard. In a letter, “Khemraj Ramjattan’s Bath Settlement call was ill-advised” (Kaieteur News January 22), PNCR Central Executive Committee member Lurlene Nestor cleverly tries to lure Alliance for Change (AFC) Presidential Candidate Khemraj [...]
Mervin exposed as deliberately lying on Corbin and PNCR
Dear Editor, Note is taken of Emile Mervin’s letter “Mr Corbin was lacking in some aspects of opposition” Kaieteur News, 26/1/2011. Since Mervin failed to provide any evidence to support his claims about Mr. Robert Corbin’s “generous retirement package”, “secret talks” and “third term deal,” of which same were exposed as lies, he is now [...]
A flimsy piece of rhetoric from which to seek refuge
Dear Editor, I am not surprised at President Jagdeo’s recent statement outlining Guyana’s refusal to arrest convicted international drug dealer and President of Suriname Mr. Desi Bouterse at the behest of some foreign mission. Highlighting the fact that the Surinamese people had duly elected their President and that Guyana has no role to play in [...]
The secrets are being revealed
Communication is integral to every aspect of life. It aids in development because it serves to mobilize for every conceivable purpose. It is crucial in dire situations and often makes the difference between life and death. More recently, it offered the world an opportunity to understand what people call democracy; it exposes the duplicity between [...]
Bissoon Singh-led DCB name sub-committees
The Executive Committee of the Bissoon Singh-led Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) held its first statutory meeting on Tuesday to establish the various sub-committees of the board and establish goals and objectives for the executives elected at the Lusignan Community Centre to serve until 2013. Public Relations Officer (PRO) Neil Barry said the goals and objectives [...]
‘We await Judge’s verdict to start bridging the current divide’
Says Raj Singh-led DCB The Raj Singh-led Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) says it is awaiting the Judge’s final verdict on the future of the DCB to start in bridging the current divide and moving cricket forward in the County. “We are not happy with the confusion created by some but we are confident in the [...]
Guyana will not arrest Bouterse
In response to request by foreign powers – Jagdeo Guyana’s President Bharrat Jagdeo says that his country will not arrest Suriname’s Head of State Desi Bouterse whenever he visits the country. Jagdeo made the statement in response to a question posed by an Officer of the Guyana Defence Force at the opening of the Annual [...]
Mother of 14 dies after snake bite
A mother of 14 died Monday night at the Georgetown Public Hospital while being treated for a snake bite. According to reports, 42-year-old Kushmattie Sukhdeo, of La Bonne Intention, East Coast Demerara, died sometime around 23:00 hrs. Nirmala Persaud, a relative of the woman said that she (Sukhdeo) had been bitten three hours earlier. Persaud [...]
Female scam artist caught on camera
- hands over money after traced to city bus park A female scam artist led a Campbellville businessman on a merry chase Monday shortly after she managed to swindle his establishment of thousands of dollars worth of sodas and cigarettes. Now, Yogindra Persaud, owner of the D. Boodhan and Daughter General Store, is warning other [...]
Magistrate warns against witness tampering
As the Preliminary Inquiry into the Neesa Gopaul murder continues before Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, State Prosecutor Pritima Kissoon brought to the court’s attention that there has been an attempt to tamper with one of the witnesses in the case. The revelation sparked significant worry among those with a vested interest [...]
Dem boys seh…Bharrat and Bouterse – two bees
Mouth open and story jump out. Bouterse is de new leader of Suriname and Guyana was one of dem countries to celebrate de event. Bharrat go over to celebrate wid de man. Then Bouterse come over and de man know de backtrack suh good that he use to come without even trying fuh get a [...]
Nurses in training targeted for sickle cell edification
As a part of its sustained efforts to raise awareness about sickle cell locally, the Guyana Sickle Cell Association (GSCA) has plans to target the country’s Nursing Schools. And according to member of the Association and Former Chief Nurse, Grace Bond, a number of sensitisation sessions have already been conducted at the Georgetown School of [...]
Diplomatic utterances on elections worry President
- has problem with expression of “vested interest” Recent utterances of “vested interest” in Guyana’s upcoming General Elections is worrying President Bharat Jagdeo. The Guyanese leader said that while he welcomes foreign assistance in the election process, he has a problem with the term “vested interest” that was recently uttered by a foreign diplomat. “Just [...]
RUSAL to invest almost $900M this year
- equipment, workers’ compensation targeted Russian-owned RUSAL/Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI) says that it plans to plug almost US$4.5M ($900) into its operations this year. Already, the company which is part of the UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium producer, has purchased a new hydraulic material handler to offload ore from its bauxite barges. [...]
Shot bandit still hospitalised
Durban Street robbery… Shot bandit Robin Akeem Holder remains in a critical but stable condition at the Georgetown Hospital, after being shot twice by a licenced firearm holder during a robbery committed at the Serenity Bar, Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge, on Monday night. Kaieteur News understands that doctors are still monitoring Holder’s condition. He is [...]
Amerindian Ministry willing to help Wilson
By Edison Jefford The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs is interested in helping distance athlete, Doretta Wilson, and has sent for more information on the National Schools and 2010 Junior Cross Country Champion so that it can accurately administrate to the athlete’s situation. Speaking briefly with Kaieteur Sport yesterday, Collin Croal, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs [...]
Coach Seeram fired!
Mark Harper is Guyana’s new head coach By Sean Devers Former Guyana middle order batsman Mark Harper is Guyana’s new National head Coach, replacing Ravindra Seeram after another failure in the just concluded Caribbean T20 tournament in which Guyana failed for the first time in the history of Regional T20 cricket to qualify for the [...]
Boxers ready for action as ProAm boxing extravaganza resumes
The last time that Kurt Bess and Anthony Augustin squared off, in a previous ProAm boxing card, the latter fighter had literally beat up on the former to take a lopsided points decision. Since then Bess had rebounded with a most decisive victory over local heavyweight champion Mitchell Rogers. Buoyed by that victory he had [...]
Resurfacing of Cycling Track at National Park commence
Dipcon carrying out $24.59M works The long awaited re-surfacing of the Inner Circuit of the National Park, Guyana number one cycling circuit has finally commenced and is expected to be completed by this weekend. Works commenced on Monday last and Kaieteur Sport visited the facility yesterday to catch a firsthand glimpse of progress. Superintendant of [...]
Beaton only new cap in Guyana 4-Day team
Fudadin named Captain By Sean Devers Essequibo fast bowler Rensford Beaton is the only player without First-Class experience in a Guyana 13-man Guyana squad to face host Jamaica in the opening round of the 2011 Regional four-day cricket competition from February 4. The teenage pacer made his regional under-19 debut in 2009 but lost his [...]
NAMILCO Football Festival finals set for Friday
The long-awaited conclusion of the Namilco Football Festival will be witnessed this Friday, at the Tucville ground. The final will be played between Alpha United and Santos, while hosts Fruta Conquerors take on Camptown in the third place playoff starting from 18:00 hrs. According to a release from the Organisers, unfavourable conditions that hampered preparations [...]
Improved water supply draws nearer
Improved water supply draws nearer – distribution network gears for upgrade The promised increased water supply to the nation is seemingly closer to realisation as a number of bids were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board, for the supply and installation of water distribution mains. The first set of bids was [...]
GOA expresses condolences on the passing of Martin Stephenson
The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has expressed condolences to the family and friend of the late President of the Athletics Association of Guyana and sport administrator, Martin J Stephenson, who died last Thursday. Below is the full text of the message: The death of Mr. Martin Stephenson is surely one of the saddest and most [...]
Gutsy performance but not the best – Head Coach Collie Hercules
By Franklin Wilson Head Coach of the National Under-20 team, which just returned from CONCACAF stage-two qualifying matches in Suriname, Collie Hercules, summed up the performances of his charges as gutsy, but not their best. Guyana in their three matches, lost two; going down to Bermuda 3-0 and Suriname 2-1 before rebounding to win their [...]
Mother, step-father detained
The mother and stepfather of a 21-year-old East Canje carpenter have been arrested pending investigations into the man’s mysterious death. The cousins of Chaitram Basdeo of Lot 911 New Area, Canefield, East Canje, Berbice, are convinced that foul play was involved. They believe that the matter is not being handled as it should by law [...]
