Judge dismisses case filed by British-owned company against Guyanese entrepreneur
Justice Rishi Persaud dismissed an action brought by Tigerwood, a company established on June 28, 2006, by Timothy Foster and Kadim ‘Kads’ Khan, who identified himself as a banker and Chartered Accountant by profession, and founder of Guysons. The action was filed on December 21, last, by attorney-at-law Nigel Hughes on behalf of Tigerwood Guyana [...]
Another NDIA scandal?
…$11.7M to rehabilitate a four feet wide sluice door, clear outfall Bids were recently opened for the several projects at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board, including one for the rehabilitation of a sluice door at Coverden, East Bank Demerara. This contract also includes the clearing of the outfall channel for the sluice. The [...]
Extra pay report angers Joint Services
Angered by the publication in this newspaper of payments to military officers by the Office of the President, the Joint Services have lashed out over the disclosure of the identities of its secret security officers. Speaking to reporters yesterday following the opening ceremony of the Police Officers’ Conference at the Force’s Eve Leary Headquarters, Chairman [...]
Dog bites, leaking roof frustrate West Dem. nurses
- Umbrellas needed to pass certain sections in hospital After a second nurse was bitten by a dog for this week, nurses at the West Demerara Regional Hospital are pleading with the administration of the facility and the Minister of Health to assist with their plight in the line of duty. According to the nurses, [...]
Cops nab slippery confidence trickster
After escaping twice from police custody and stealing millions from business entities from Essequibo to Georgetown, alleged confidence trickster Mohamed Ali was captured Wednesday and is to face multiple charges soon. Police said that the suspect was nabbed in a house at Grove, East Bank Demerara, just a few days after escaping from custody. Kaieteur [...]
Dem boys seh…Bharrat Jagdeo, bury me and thee in peace
In de Book of Psalms dem have de most famous of all—Psalm 23. It start wid “The Lord is my Shepherd.” When dem boys was small dem mother used to mek dem recite it all de time. It was to mek dem become good children. But dem get big and dem had to look at [...]
Pele in revenge encounter as Mayor’s Cup Football kicks off today
Pele Football Club will be involved in a revenge encounter against Seawall Football Club in the feature contest when play in the Mayor’s Cup football championship gets underway today at the Georgetown Football Club ground, Bourda. The evening’s programme opens at 6:00pm with an encounter between Riddim Squad and Den Amstel. Fresh in the minds [...]
Barrington, Gajanand Singh score fifties in National team practice match
By Sean Devers Opener Shemroy Barrington staked a national-team re-call with an entertaining 64 while left-hander Gajanand Singh made an unbeaten 51 on the first day of the two-day National cricket practice match at Bourda yesterday. When stumps were drawn, Leon Johnson’s X1 were 27-1 off seven overs after losing Rajendra Chandrika, leg before for [...]
Woman charged for neglecting children
Quna Skeete appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer to the charge of neglecting her children. Skeete was unrepresented. She pleaded not guilty to the offence. The court was told by prosecutor, Corporal Venetta Pindar that on February 25, at Quamina Street, Georgetown, the accused neglected her children. [...]
GECOM to reopen claims and objections process
As of next month, persons who were not registered during the last Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) National Registration Exercise will be allowed to do so. According to Vishnu Persaud, Public Relations Officer of GECOM, the claims and objections process will commence on April 4 and conclude on May 20. This process will see the publishing [...]
Critical World Bank study on EDWC launched
- will explore strategies for long-term flood control A key study has been launched to determine how one of the country’s most fearsome conservancies could be harnessed in a more manageable manner. On Wednesday, the World Bank and government signed a US$2.7M grant agreement that will see internationally-recognized UK-based engineering firm, Mott McDonald and CEMCO, [...]
Kaieteur Sport barred from Olympic-sized pool
- security cites new directive from MCYS By Edison Jefford Kaieteur Sport was yesterday barred from entering the site of the Olympic-sized Swimming Pool with persons who identified themselves as security personnel stating that the new order is that all journalists must now get a written permission to access the venue. “Is so it going [...]
1st Len’s Craft Optical/Sunburst U-15 League launched
Ten City teams to battle for championship The inaugural Len’s Craft Optical/Sunburst Under-15 football league for City teams was officially launched yesterday at Continental Group of Agencies Industrial Site location with representatives of both sponsors on hand. The tournament, which is being organised by Franklin Wilson, is set to kick off on Saturday March 12, [...]
Digicel connects, stage set for grand opening tomorrow
Cell Phone Giants Digicel, The Bigger Better Network, has connected with the organisers of the inaugural Carib Flood Light Twenty20 cricket competition which is set to bowl off at the Bartica Community Centre Ground tomorrow. Digicel has joined with main sponsor Carib and a number of Bartica based businesses to ensure the success of this [...]
House removes age limit for MPs collecting pension
The President, Parliamentarians and members of certain specified offices who have satisfied the requirement to receive pension will no longer have to wait until the stipulated age of 40 when the Pension (President, Parliamentary and Special Offices Amendment) Bill is enacted. The Bill was successfully piloted by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, on behalf of the [...]
Al Sport & Tour Promotions rewards media
Best known for its involvement in Windball Cricket and Circle Tennis, Al Sport & Tour Promotions apart from outlining plans for this year found the time to reward members of the media for their support to the publicising of its events throughout the years during a simple ceremony held yesterday. The Organisation which has been [...]
Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for relocation
… rehabilitation cited In an effort to facilitate repairs and rehabilitation of the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court building which is situated at the Avenue of the Republic and Brickdam, the courts will be relocated to 92 Middle Street, the former Globe Trust Building. This announcement was made yesterday by Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) Carl Singh. [...]
PS Ninvalle donates football gear for Mahdia youths
Parliamentary Secretary within the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport, Steve Ninvalle, presented a quantity of football gear to Mahdia businessman Roger Hinds to distribute to youths in that hinterland community. PS Ninvalle’s Secretary Kesa Chase handed over the gear, which consisted of football boots, trunks, shin pads and jerseys, to Hinds in the presence [...]
The Guyanese revolution must come on Election Day
Dear Editor, Political change comes in a variety of ways. Recently the world has been witnessing the raw and mighty power of people long suppressed by dictatorial and oppressive political regimes. Tunisians and Egyptians have risen up and demanded democracy with alarming success. Today Libyans are laying down their lives for democracy as their delusional [...]
Guyana shows marginal commitment to tackle drug problem – US Report
According to the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) released yesterday by the US State Department, Guyana remains listed as a transshipment point for cocaine from Colombia and Venezuela destined for North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, and the country has shown marginal commitment to tackle the problem. “The ability to detect drug shipments has [...]
The whole truth about the 1973 elections
Dear Editor, Since Brig David Granger was directly elected by the PNC members to be their presidential candidate, the PPP’s race baiting phrases “rigged elections” and “past role in army” have been dangled before Indo Guyanese. The sublimal message is that Brig Granger is African and “they must not rule again.” If we follow their [...]
Donald Ramotar the flagship of the PPP
Dear Editor, Presently there is no doubt in saying, that Mr. Donald Ramotar has now become the flagship of the People’s Progressive Party. He has the charisma, zeal and dynamics, the embodiment of a good leader whom the masses are confident will lead them to happiness, prosperity and national security. I can recall quite vividly [...]
Let’s get focused on what is important Mr. Commissioner
Dear Editor, In reference to the exchange of letters between Dr. Steve Surujbally and Mr. Ron Robinson, on the issue about the Link show 27, I would just like to say that I agree completely with Mr. Robinson’s point of view and I cannot understand the position of the Elections Commissioner in criticising that show [...]
Is there tangible evidence of racial discrimination or ethnic marginalisation in Guyana?
Dear Editor, A marginalised population, according to Mary Morgan, specialist in private sector development in developing and post conflict countries, is “a group that experiences systemic discrimination or unequal access to power and resources in society”. Systemic discrimination, she defines as “widespread practices, laws or attitudes which are viewed as neutral and sometimes acceptable, but [...]
Repairs on flawed Supenaam Stelling underway
Repairs have commenced on the defective multi-million-dollar Supenaam Stelling, in Region Two, with authorities stating that test runs could be conducted this month as scheduled. Officials yesterday said that once those tests are successful, the facility will be opened in phases to traffic. It was disclosed that the metal strips that joined the ramp to [...]
