Granger, Ramotar for public debates
- PPP/C 18-year record to be under scrutiny People’s National Congress Reform Presidential Candidate David Granger and People’s Progressive Party/ Civic are set for their first public debate come April 20 at the University of Guyana. At the PNC/R weekly media briefing, Granger said that both he and Ramotar have been invited for their first [...]
GUYOIL runs short on fuel as fare row continues
While the government is determined to prevent the increase in bus fares by keeping the price of fuel below the $1000 mark, the operations at the state owned Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL) is certainly undermining the initiative. Fuel station owners who are contracted to the state owned company are up in arms over the infrequent [...]
‘Wanted’ man may have been duped into collecting forged cheque
Govt. Department fraud… – to turn self in for questioning today One of the persons that police say they want to question about a government department fraud has proclaimed his innocence and plans to submit himself for questioning today. On Friday, police issued wanted bulletins for Sean Ron Gibson and others, while urging the public [...]
Handyman’s body found in Eccles drain
- murder suspected Family members of 33-year-old Navindra Shamlall were at a loss for words yesterday after his lifeless body was found in a drain near to a Kali Mai Mandir, Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD) around 11:00 hrs on Saturday evening. Kaieteur News understands that the body was clad in armless black t-shirt, black [...]
Suspect in robbery of US-based couple held at wedding house
Police at the Vigilance Police Station are holding a man who is believed to be one of two bandits who robbed visiting overseas couple Loretta Mathura and her husband Kadir, last Friday. The man was arrested by members of the Lusignan Central Community Policing Group on Saturday night after he was reportedly recognized by the [...]
Supenaam Stelling irks commuters, truck drivers
Although the new ferry stelling at Good Hope, Supenaam, has been put into operation by the Transport and Harbours Department, numerous problems still abound. Commuters and truck drivers have both expressed dissatisfaction with the poor service, and councillor Darchiville, firmly believes that Essequibians are too ‘complacent.’ Darchiville’s comments came after a recent tour of the [...]
Dem boys seh…De government spying pun people
Technology does mek some societies great. Guyana moving fast to get technology. It bringing in spy cameras fuh see who doing what, it setting up a place fuh listen in to people conversation, and it giving away laptops fuh mek poor people learn bout computers. But dem boys want fuh know if is good intention [...]
$23M repair works at La Penitence Municipal Market
With 20 per cent already spent from the $23 million allocated by the Mayor and City Council for repair works to the La Penitence Municipal Market, restoration works are far from being halfway complete. Speaking to Mayor Hamilton Green, this newspaper was told that due to the incessant complaints by persons plying their trade there, [...]
Slain N.Y bishop to be buried in US
- killers still at large The police are yet to track down the men who murdered 77-year-old New York based Guyanese Benjamin Nurse last Tuesday. The elderly man was shot dead by one of two bandits who robbed him of his gold chain at his Freeman Street property. Benjamin had only returned to his homeland [...]
No growth in revenue could see NIS surplus turn to deficits
- Dr Luncheon The National Insurance Scheme recently held a strategic retreat which concentrated on auto editing and controls, human resource management, resolving the back log and ensuring financial security This is according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon who is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Scheme. [...]
Queen’s College receives $1M from PTA
The Queen’s College Parent Teachers Association (PTA) on Friday presented prizes to the winners of this year’s PTA’s grand fund raising raffle which was held to secure funds for renovation work, to upgrade facilities, and for staff training. The winners were Angelina Persaud, Joylene Vieria, Preya Bhagwandin, Hannah Punwassy, Ramdial Tatanten, Jewel Holder, Hannibal Gaskin, [...]
Rivalry heightens as teams eye knock-out round slots
The Wismar Bus Park was a buzz of activity when intense rivalry in the Banks DIH Guinness Greatest of the Streets Football continued in Linden on Saturday evening. Like Friday night, the battles were pulsating and the fans present ensured they too kept themselves in the game by cheering on their favorite teams. In the [...]
Numerous missed chances but Alpha prevails over River Plate
Despite repeated blunders reminiscent of their first encounter, Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United defeated Puerto Rico’s River Plate 3-2 when the two teams clashed in the second of two games in the 2011 Caribbean Football Union Club Champions Cup at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground Bourda yesterday afternoon. Dwight Peters converted from the penalty spot [...]
GDF battle GCC in final from April 30
By Sean Devers The Guyana Defense Force (GDF) and Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) will battle each other for the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Noble House Seafoods two-day second division title on April 30 and May 1 after the semi-finals of the competition ended yesterday. GDF defeated Transport Sports Club (TSC) by 136 runs at DCC [...]
NCN U-15 Inter Zone cricket bowls off on Wednesday
The second annual National Communications Network Under-15 Inter Zone cricket tournament is set to bowl off on Wednesday with two matches. The tournament, organised by the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) will this year see five teams competing, one up from last year. The BCB made the decision to allow Central Corentyne to play as a [...]
Improved facilities for Mayor’s Cup Football Final at GFC
Conquerors to clash with Campton for $1 Million & Title The organisers of the Mayor’s Cup Football finals are promising improved facilities for the three big games on April 21 at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground as Conquerors and Camptown go head to head for the prestigious title and the one million dollar first [...]
‘Screw’ Richmond Memorial Schools Football into semis
The semi-final matchups of this year’s Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Memorial Schools Football competition have been decided following the completion of the preliminary rounds on Friday. The first round of competition will be played tomorrow at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground where Harmony Secondary takes on Linden Foundation from 13:30hrs while in the second game, Christianburg [...]
Caribbean Cargo supports Len’s Craft Optical/Sunburst OJ U-15 League
Two trophies presented CEO of Caribbean Cargo Shipping Franklin ‘Bobby’ Vieira has donated two trophies towards the successful hosting of the ongoing Len’s Craft Optical / Sunburst Orange Juice Under-15 football tournament being played in Georgetown. Vieira, an ardent football fan and supporter was approached by President of the Camptown New York chapter Ralph Green [...]
Cleveland Fraser impresses in sparring sessions as fight night approaches
Barbadian based Guyanese boxer Cleveland Fraser sparred several impressive rounds yesterday morning at the Forgotten Youth Foundation (FYF) and should he take this form to the ring on fight night, his opponent, Kurt Bess may be required to pull off all stops if he is to leave the ring victorious. The two are scheduled to [...]
Ricks & Sari Agro Industries U-13 Quarterfinals set
The Berbice Cricket Board tomorrow would run off the quarterfinals of the historic 2010 Ricks & Sari Agro Industries Ltd Under-13Inter Club cricket tournament which was delayed due to the recent rainy weather pattern. Young Achievers are set to play Tucber Park at Blairmont; Young Warriors hosts Blairmont at the Cumberland Ground, Albion and Kildonan [...]
$29.5M Parfait Harmonie multi- centre yet to serve its purpose
Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali during the commissioning of three $29.5 million multi-purpose centers reiterated that his Ministry will be constructing four such edifices which he promised would be used to promote social cohesion among residents. But the center at Parfait Harmonie is far from serving its anticipated purpose. During Kaieteur News visits [...]
PNC/R calls for review of Educational TV programming
The People’s National Congress Reform has lauded the efforts by the Education Ministry in the recent launching of the Educational Television Broadcasting Service which was officially launched on April 1st. However, the Party stated that while this initiative may have been a well intended feature in the education system, there are too many unanswered questions. [...]
Central Police Station outreach programme
FAPTC 25B are football champs The Central Police station Inter Service and Community Outreach programme is continuing with a number of games and other activities. The final of the 5-a-side football competition was played recently at the Central Police Station Recreation Centre Playfield. The championships game was contested between teams from ‘B’ Division of the [...]
Police retain U-23 Athletic Championships title
- Caesar upsets Ageday, James sizzles If there was any doubt surrounding the selection of Stephan James for this weekend’s Junior CARIFTA Games in Jamaica, the quarter-miler ensured that he remove all scepticism at the Police Sports Club Ground yesterday afternoon. James, the new 400m phenom in Guyana, ran 49.20 seconds at Athletics Association of [...]
Junior Chamber International: Making a difference, one community at a time
By Gary Eleazar Junior Chamber International (JCI) is an organisation that not many Guyanese are familiar with. But it’s been active in Guyana for the past 45 years assisting young people in several communities. JCI Guyana is a part of a larger global network and the President International of the JCI West Indies Brenda Albert [...]
