PPP names Donald Ramotar Presidential candidate
Soviet-trained political scientist and economist Donald Ramotar was unanimously selected to lead the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) in this year’s general elections. Ramotar, 60, was born months after the party was founded in January, 1951. The three other candidates, Ralph Ramkarran, Clement Rohee and Gail Teixeira all withdrew from the contest to choose the [...]
Kitty man shot again by police
- cops say he’s wanted for robbery and murder The police yesterday afternoon shot a man who according to them is wanted in connection with the murder of Police Constable 20740 Vickram Singh. The wounded man Kevin Maloney, 27 of Queen Street, Kitty is also fingered in last Thursday’s robbery on the Guyana Stockfeeds Limited. [...]
Lad found dead in Barima River
Residents of the Port Kaituma in the North West District were yesterday plunged into mourning following the news that one of their fellow villagers met his sudden demise reportedly by drowning. Reports are that 15-year-old Julian Joseph was found dead near the Barima River Landing. The discovery was made by one of his siblings, Devon [...]
M/V Clelia II cruise ship makes second visit to Guyana
As Guyana continues to be placed under the spotlight in the tourism sector, 78 passengers on board the M/V Clelia landed on the shores of the “Land of Many Waters”, with the expectation of viewing some of the country’s scenic and historical beauties such as the magnificent Kaieteur Falls. With a crew of 60, this [...]
Cocaine in rabbit against Guyanese in NY dismissed
The charges of possession of and trafficking cocaine against Guyanese Roger Levans, a resident of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, who now resides in Queens NY, has been dismissed. The United Stated District Court in New York dismissed the case on March 15 last. Cocaine was discovered in his suitcase but Levans had told the officials [...]
Guyanese among five held in $13M Barbadian drug bust
Three Guyanese are among five men held in Barbados in one of the largest drug bust on the island in recent times. Barbados police say they have arrested and charged the men with having over $13 million worth of cocaine. According to the Barbados Nation, a sting operation conducted by the Drug Squad at a [...]
Bandits fail to remove safe at Clonbrook Post Office
Thanks to a secured vault, bandits failed once again in their attempt to remove a safe containing money to pay pensioners, from the Clonbrook Post Office on the East Coast of Demerara. The thieves had gained entry into the facility by smashing a window at the back. Strangely, no one reported hearing any noise, although [...]
Politicians come together at international gospel concert
To a large gathering at the National Park on Saturday night, President Bharrat Jagdeo took his plea for love and unity in Guyana, embracing opposition party Alliance For Change (AFC) member Raphael Trotman. The occasion was a mega gospel concert with guest American recording artiste William McDowell and his band. Local gospel artistes also participated. [...]
Hindus celebrate New Year today
Hindus throughout Guyana will today join their counterparts throughout the world in celebrating the festival of Navraatri, which marks the commencement of the Hindu New Year. For the next nine days, Hindus will participate in fasting, devotion and prayers dedicated to the motherly aspect of God. Commencing this evening services will be held at all [...]
Mason’s body found floating in Canal # 1 Conservancy
Police on the West Bank of Demerara are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a man that was found floating in the Canal # I conservancy. Kaieteur News understands that sometime around 14:30 hrs persons living in the area spotted the fully clothed corpse floating in the conservancy. The police [...]
Jeffrey, Singh, Seereram, Graham dominate GMRSC season opener
Despite all the talk about how competitive the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club season opener would be, reigning Group 4 champion Kevin Jeffrey, Canadian Super Bike ace Kevin Graham and Trinidadian Ravi Singh dominated the proceedings yesterday, at the newly resurfaced South Dakota Circuit. Jeffrey, who enjoyed pole position throughout the day, captured two [...]
Sophia ‘thief’ remains unidentified
Up to press time yesterday police were still trying to ascertain the identity of a man who was shot dead at ‘B’ Field Sophia early Saturday morning. Reports are that the man who is of African descent was shot sometime around 02:00 hours on Saturday. This newspaper was told that persons in the area were [...]
Bandits attack Corentyne contractor
Armed bandits continue their reign of terror in the Ancient County of Berbice, with the latest attack committed on a vendor and her contractor husband at their Kilmarnack, Corentyne home early last Saturday morning. This newspaper was told that Shoba Jagdharry was held at gunpoint and robbed of $80,000 and $1.5M in jewellery by three [...]
Bulkan wins Scotia Bank golf tournament
Ronald Bulkan is the winner of the 2011 Scotia Bank Medal Play golf tournament played Saturday at the Lusignan Golf Club. Bulkan shot a net 66 from a gross 88 playing off a 22 handicap to come out victorious against a field of 45 golfers and a large support group of Scotia Bank employees. Mike [...]
Richards’ 15-ball cameo blasts Bartica ‘A’ to title over South Essequibo
On a cool and windy evening at the Bartica Community Centre Ground on Saturday; home team Bartica ‘A’ cantered to the top prize of $400,000 when the dust was settled in the inaugural Carib Beer / D&C Promotions Twenty20 knock-out cricket tournament. Set 137 to win by South Essequibo which had won the toss and [...]
Overgrown lots in Diamond a haven for criminals
- community still plagued by daytime burglaries Despite the presence of two Community Policing Groups, residents of Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara say that they are still being plagued almost at will by burglars and other criminals. They say that the presence of several empty house lots that are overgrown with bushes help [...]
MSC beat GDF by 7 wickets, DCC, GCC play to draw
By Sean Devers A five-wicket haul from medium pacer Ameer Khan and an entertaining 89 from National opener Shemroy Barrington failed to save GDF from a seven wicket defeat against Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) in their two-day Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) first division cricket match which ended at the GDF ground yesterday. Resuming on their [...]
Alpha to play CFU matches at home
Acquiring finances for sporting teams have always been a major matter, so when River Plate of Puerto Rico agreed to play their matches of the Caribbean Football Union Club Championship here in Guyana against Alpha United, that was welcome news on the club’s finances. With the high cost of air travel and accommodation and the [...]
Stray catchers targeting East Coast Demerara
Cattle farmers on the East Coast of Demerara whose straying animals were been picked up by stray catchers are claiming that the process is flawed. The claim came in the wake of a stray catching campaign which was carried out last Friday in the Coldingen and surrounding areas. Joyce Adonis, one of the affected cattle [...]
GABA shortlists 16 boxers as they look to London 2012
The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association has shortlisted a squad of 16 boxers to prepare for possible selection on the team to the Olympic Games in London, England next year. According to GABA President Steve Ninvalle, they decided to choose 10 senior boxers and six youths to prepare, noting that at anytime other boxers can be [...]
Over 40 horses already entered for Rising Sun race meet on April 17
With just over two weeks to go before race day the organizers of the Rising Sun Turf club’s one day horserace meet have stepped up preparations for the big day, which is set for Sunday April 17 at the Club’s track at Rising Sun, Arima Park, West Coast Berbice. A number of sponsors have already [...]
Macabees oust reigning champions
- Ravens survive minor scare Macabees destroyed reigning national basketball club champions, Pistons and Ravens survived a minor scare against New Amsterdam Warriors at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall to ensure that both teams from Georgetown advance to the next round. In game one, Ravens beat New Amsterdam 81-66 in the final quarter after the [...]
Hornets Rugby Club returns executive at AGM
The Hornets Rugby Football Club displayed confidence in their executive and re-elected them when they held their Annual General Meeting yesterday at the Coal pot Restaurant. Peter Green continues as President, Vice President Peter Campaign, Secretary Ogeehi Schwiery, Treasurer Clint Bailey, Assistant Secretary Treasurer Natasha Andrews and Public Relations Officer William Blackman. The Committee Members [...]
GFF Super league top 4 tourney rescheduled
Due to the CFU Club Championships that is on going, and which involves Alpha United and Milerock, the Guyana Football Federation has been forced to reschedule the Super League Top 4 Team KO Competition. The new dates released by the GFF for the event are as follows: Sun 24th April 2011: Rosignol United vs Alpha United – [...]
Jagdeo highlights dire need for mental health specialists
The improvement of mental health service within the public health sector must be premised on three pillars inclusive of infrastructure, financial investment and the requisite specialists, according to President Bharrat Jagdeo. At the moment efforts are geared at developing a strategic plan for mental health but according to the President “it is taking a long [...]
