Law enforcement security no longer is the exclusive purview of the state
Dear Editor, Growing security threat perception is one of the key drivers of the local security industry. No longer is law enforcement security the exclusive purview of the state, rather, the collective body of law enforcement services traditionally provided by state actors are now being provided by a combination of non state actors worldwide. Thus, [...]
The Prime Minister is so wrong
Dear Editor, The Honorable Prime Minister Samuel Hinds has given us, in a rare intervention of its kind, the benefit of his views on the call for shared governance and the Afro-Guyanese situation (SN letter of April 27, “So long as rigged elections….by another name”). There is a lot to note in his letter for [...]
Granger is most accountable because he seeks presidency
Dear Editor, Mr. Mark Archer in a letter (Kaieteur News, 04-19-2011) titled, “Those who serve in the GDF should stand up and set the record straight”, took me to task. That is acceptable in a democratic country where the free press facilitates a public exchange to which I am grateful. Attacking me for my criticisms [...]
Evil epistemology
The future looks in doubt if the PPP gets back into power. We have reached a stage in Guyana where after 19 years in power under the PPP, Guyana’s traditional fragile ethnic balance is exacerbated with each passing day. We have treason accused waiting for their trial, and they are all from one ethnic community. [...]
There’s nothing special about being asked to pay exorbitant rates for house lots
Dear Editor, I write to commend you on bringing the plight of overseas-based Guyanese to the public forum. As one who have lived abroad continuously for over 29 years, and one who returns home very often on vacation, I believe that I am duly qualified to comment on your editorial of April 16, “The return [...]
Dr Luncheon’s statement is an admission of failure by Fip Motilall to perform in a timely manner
Dear Editor, In an article which appeared in Kaieteur News on April 21, Dr. Roger Luncheon, Head of the Presidential Secretariat stated that the Amaila Falls Road project was “hopelessly behind schedule”, which in reality is an admission of failure by contractor Fip Motilall to perform in a timely manner. He further stated that the [...]
THE ERC IS LEGAL UNTIL DEEMED OTHERWISE
Having an Ethnic Relations Commission is a positive feature of Guyana’s constitutional development process. Every country, regardless of its ethnic makeup, needs such a constitutional commission so as to guard against ethnic prejudice, discrimination and conflict. Every country with an Ethnic Relations Commission also needs to have the commission enjoy wide acceptance. Unfortunately, the main [...]
Increasing human activity alongside CJIA needs to be seriously addressed
Dear Editor, Interesting, the attention that the recent Caribbean Airlines bird strike, engine ingestion has generated. The crew must be complimented for utilising their training thereby upholding the well earned stellar reputation of Caribbean aviation. My eternal hope is that more concerted efforts are made to open the company’s cockpits to all of the region’s [...]
The senselessness of West Indies selection
Cricket has been the unifying force in this region long before the West Indies Federation; long before the leaders got together to start the Caribbean Free trade Area that later became the Caribbean Common Market and Economy. It was there before the turn of the Twentieth Century and indeed it was the flag around which [...]
Aircraft turns back minutes after takeoff
…as bird sucked into engine By Leonard Gildarie A Caribbean Airlines flight was forced to turn back yesterday after a bird was sucked into one of its engines, causing significant damage. Kaieteur News understands that loud explosions were heard and smoke seen over the area around the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. There were no injuries. Authorities now [...]
Jagdeo’s Babu John statements dangerous
- ERC The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has admonished President Bharrat Jagdeo for statements made to PPP supporters at Babu John, Port Mourtant on March 13, describing his remarks as a dangerous and unnecessary precedent. The decision by the ERC was in response to public comments and opinions which the statements attracted, including accusations that [...]
Junkie who stole cop’s vehicle gets four years
Andrew Taylor, who was accused of leading police ranks on a high speed chase around the city after stealing a motor car belonging to a policeman, appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday to answer to the charge of simple larceny. Taylor entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to [...]
US-based couple robbed one hour after arrival in G/T
These days, returning to Guyana for a well earned holiday could turn out to be quite an unsettling experience, as many overseas-based Guyanese are finding out. The nightmare stems from the brazen attacks by bandits who relieve the unsuspecting visitors of their cash and other valuables – even their travel documents. It is as if [...]
Building reignites, firefighters summoned
Fire mysteriously reignited yesterday at the three-storey wooden structure at 48 Barrack and High Streets, Kingston, that was gutted on Easter Monday. Fire fighters were summoned to the scene and doused the building with water. Meanwhile, scores of victims remain homeless, with Digicel, Guyana Relief Council (GRC) and a number of concerned citizens assisting some [...]
Comprehensive benefit package for teachers
- Union hails as”giant leap forward” Teachers are set to receive a comprehensive benefit package, including a 5% increase in salaries retroactive to the start of this year, in a five-year deal reached yesterday between the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education. Colin Bynoe, the President of the GTU, hailed the package [...]
Cops, civilians blame each other
Civilians and police ranks yesterday continued to blame each other for the Easter Monday mini-riot at Windsor Forest, which left several civilians wounded and three ranks injured. Police officials yesterday released a statement in which they alleged that the ranks were forced to open fire after they were attacked by a violent mob. But eyewitnesses [...]
Dem boys seh…Beres gone and Kwame finish
Easter come and gone. Now is time fuh other celebrations like May Day. People gun march through de streets and dance and when dem done dem gun get some drink and cake. Some gun get food. Dem boys seh that is de food and drinks that does mek people turn out because all of dem [...]
No confidence motion fails to remove City Mayor
After more than three hours of intense debating during the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown’s statutory meeting, a no-confidence motion against City Mayor Hamilton Green failed to have the Chief Citizen removed from his authoritative position. In fact, the arguments in support of the motion were yesterday regarded by the Mayor as “mischievous, infantile, [...]
Orlando Thom charged with robbery, abduction and threatening language
Former national swimmer, Orlando Thom, who recently surrendered to law enforcement officials after being in hiding for quite some time, appeared yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer to three charges, two of which are indictable. The Old England, Upper Demerara resident was slapped with one count of robbery under arms, abduction and threatening [...]
National Women’s squad commences preparation for PAHF Challenge
The Guyana Hockey Board has shortlisted 22 top female players to commence training for the upcoming Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Challenge scheduled for July 31 – August 7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to an e-mail received, training commenced at the beginning of April at both the GCC ground and the National Gymnasium [...]
Kurt knocks out Fraser to prove he is the ‘Bess’
- wins local cruiserweight title By Michael Benjamin Kurt Bess gave new meaning to his surname when in a clinical display of power punching he demolished Barbados based Guyanese Cleveland Fraser to register a fourth round knockout and win the local cruiserweight title when activities in the 14th edition of the monthly ProAm boxing card [...]
Fraser is MVP; Benn named Best Goalie; Andrews is Highest Goal Scorer
Inaugural Len’s Craft Optical / Sunburst Orange Juice Under-15 champions Pele also walked away with the three individual awards when the presentation ceremony took place at the Georgetown Football Club Pavilion yesterday afternoon. Captain Ramello Fraser who is the playmaker was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player; Deshawn Benn captured the Best Goalkeeper Accolade with [...]
Floodlights donate $130,000 to Guywid
Guyana Woman in Development was the latest beneficiary of $130,000 cash donation from the Floodlight softball team of Georgetown. Last Sunday at Cumberland Cricket Ground, Canje, one softball match and two hardball matches were held, where some of the country most popular softball and hardball stars were involved. Sewnarine Chattergoon, Jonathan Foo, Narsingh Deonarine, Ricky [...]
Table Tennis activated in Plaisance
The Plaisance/Sparendaam/Goedverwagting Community Development Association and the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) concluded a four-day training programme for school children and other interested persons within the community. The programme commenced on Monday last, and attracted in excess of 40 students within the area. The participants included both male and females. National female player, Natalie Cummings [...]
Goodluck on song ahead of regional c/ship as shooters face cash crunch
Ransford Goodluck won the final warm up shoot ahead of Guyana’s participation in the West Indies Fullbore championship which will fire off next week in Antigua/Barbuda. Goodluck, who is the reigning Caribbean individual champion, dropped just one point in recording 119 points with 13 V-bulls in competition at the 300, 500 and 600 yards ranges [...]
