Guyanese have experienced the same processes with same outcomes as exemplified by Burnham and Jagdeo
Dear Editor, The question arises as to why did Mr. Vishnu Bisram and others “fight” a dictatorship? Did Mr. Bisram and company fully understand what core principles they were fighting against and for? The installation of a Republican Executive Presidency constitution after independence in Guyana was fashioned and aligned after that of the Soviet Union [...]
Law for the common man is conveniently inconvenient
Dear Editor, I would like to take up a few lines in your newspaper to share with the general public an incident that has really put a huge hole in the confidence I feel in the ability of the common man in Guyana to be protected and served by the law, and also to question [...]
Unity Party was invited to join JOPP
Dear Editor, Freddie Kissoon’s diatribe in yesterday’s (29-05-11) letter section, calling for Kaieteur News and in particular, SN, to shut me down when I write, shows the kind of mentality this political loser has. JOPP, in December last did invite me and Unity Party to join that coalition. Kissoon obviously feeds on lies and distortions. [...]
Wakenaam residents want GRA mobile unit
Dear Editor, Wakenaam residents, who own motor vehicles are calling on the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to take steps to alleviate the high cost to obtain the revenue licences for motor vehicles. The residents either have to travel to the Essequibo Coast or to the Parika Branch of the GRA to purchase licences for their [...]
The Parenting Battle
Recently two contrasting books on parenting have stirred a fierce debate on this age old question. We submit excerpts from a take on the debate from Spiked: The latest battle of the parenting tribes pits the Tiger Moms against the Fun Slobs. In one corner growls Amy Chua, proud hot-houser of her daughters, whose book [...]
10,837 illegal connections removed last year, 211 jailed
… Electricity theft costs GPL $2B annually By Rabindra Rooplall For last year Guyana Power Light (GPL) statistics indicate that of the 205 raids carried out by the power company 10,837 illegal connections were removed countrywide and 575 persons were also arrested for these illegal connections. This was the largest number of persons arrested in [...]
Farmers save Mahaica palace from destruction by fire
- police hunt suspected arsonist Quick and decisive action by farmers in the East Coast Demerara village of Good Hope, Mahaica, saved a famous landmark from destruction by fire. The fire, which was allegedly the work of a disgruntled ex-employee, destroyed a section of the bottom flat of the palace owned by businessman Gopaul Boojraj [...]
Inquest finally ordered into Monica Reece death
By Michael Jordan Eighteen years after she was beaten to death and dumped or either fell from a pickup onto Main Street, on April 9, 1993, legal officials have finally ordered an inquest into the unsolved murder of 19-year-old Monica Reece. Kaieteur News understands that the inquest is scheduled to commence next month. This newspaper [...]
The ultimate all-rounder Leon Walcott is a ‘Special Person’
“I know that God has blessed me. I never had a job I didn’t like.” By Michael Jordan I guess most boys have their heroes. Mine were martial artist Bruce Lee and master batsman Rohan Kanhai. But as I grew older, I realised that there were other heroes in my life who were right within [...]
Dem boys seh….Robert cancel de audit
Is wheh Killa Lall gone? Dem boys hear that he was to go to Brazil and dem get de word early. Right away dem open dem mouth and Bar-Rat get vex because he did want to mek de announcement. According to dem boys, de plan was to hide Killa Lall before de elections come suh [...]
East Canje man alleges police brutality
…Commander launches probe An employee of Rose Hall Estate is claiming that he was badly beaten and manhandled by two members of the Community Policing Group (CPG) in Canefield, East Canje. Glen McCloud, 45, of 930 New Area, Canefield Settlement said that while leaving a show shortly before midnight last Wednesday at the Canje Welfare [...]
73% of prison staff under qualified, prison system understaffed
- $902M allocated, millions more than last year’s budget By Rabindra Rooplall At the Guyana Prison Services (GPS) less than three quarters of staff – 73 per cent – have qualifications at the level of primary school and vocational studies, 17 per cent of staff possess CXC qualifications and 10 per cent are in receipt [...]
Golden Jaguars aiming for 3rd win against Barbados toady
The Golden Jaguars are aiming to close out their brief tour of Barbados on a winning note today when they face the home team in their return friendly International at the Barbados National Stadium, Waterford, St. Michael. Barbados played two games in Guyana on May 20 and 22 losing both; 1-0 at the Mackenzie Sports [...]
Women trade unionists call for more action to stop domestic violence
The Women’s Advisory Committee of the Guyana Trades Union Congress has called for institutional strengthening and support towards the elimination of domestic violence. It has also called for the achievement of gender equity and respect. “Persons placed in these unfortunate situations are victims, needing of support and help,” the Committee said in a statement yesterday. [...]
Two more kidney transplants completed at private hospital
Two more kidney transplant procedures have been undertaken in Guyana, taking the total number of successful operations to be completed in these parts to seven. And once again it was the expert hands of renowned kidney surgeon, Dr Rahul Jindal of the Walter Reed Medical Centre in Washington D. C., who guided the procedures. He [...]
From the Diaspora … DID WE REALLY PROGRESS IN 45 YEARS?
I can distinctly remember that hot night back in May 1966. The mood was festive. Practically all the citizens of New Amsterdam were heading to the compound of the then District Commissioner Office at Republic Road (Backdam Road as it was more known) to witness the lowering of the Union Jack and the raising of [...]
Man beats stepfather for own clothes
A Reliance, East Canje man who beat his stepfather mercilessly after the man objected to him wearing his clothes has been jailed. Adit Ramotar, 21, of Reliance, East Canje, is accused of unlawfully assaulting his stepfather, Kesawar Persaud, on April 18, at Reliance, East Canje. The case for the prosecution presented by Corporal Orin Joseph [...]
EU funded sea defence project delayed
Heavy rainfall, design change cited Physical works under the European Union-funded sea defence project have experienced some setback owing to heavy rainfall and changes in design for certain sites, says Geoffrey Vaughn, Chief River and Sea Defence Officer of the Ministry of Public Works and Communications. He said that the Ministry is engaging the contractor, [...]
School concert to highlight danger of tobacco use
Under the theme: “Guyanese Children United in the Fight for a Smoke Free Environment” the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) will be hosting a school concert to observe World No Tobacco Day, 2011. The event is billed for South Ruimveldt Primary School [...]
Finals of Drama Festival begins tomorrow
The finals of the National Drama Festival will be held from tomorrow to June 3 at the National Cultural Centre. All types of plays were eligible for presentation when representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport visited the outlying rehearsal venues, at mutually pre-arranged times. The groups thereby requested and received expert assistance [...]
Sophia woman drowned – PM reveals
All speculations have been put to rest by a post mortem examination performed on the remains of Natasha Glen who was pulled from the Lamaha Conservancy on Sunday last. A close relative told this publication that the post mortem revealed that the woman died as a result of asphyxiation due to drowning. Her remains have [...]
Suspect caught in sting operation
One of the men, who viciously stabbed Cohen Gibson, 25, was nabbed yesterday afternoon in the vicinity of Stabroek Market by police who were acting on information. Gibson was stabbed 13 times with an ice-pick in a failed robbery bid Thursday evening at his Tucville home. The men also slit both his ankles during the [...]
Notorious thief remanded
Linden Measa, who was charged with break and enter and larceny appeared on Friday, last, before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. It is alleged that between March 18, and March 22 at 68 Brickdam, he broke and entered the welfare department of the Ministry of Education and stole articles amounting to [...]
Judge halts GRA execution sale
Justice Diana Insanally has ordered that a sale conducted by the Guyana Revenue Authority be cancelled. Seeking the order was businessman Reaz Khan. The businessman had filed the motion against the Guyana Revenue Authority, Khurshid Sattaur, Commissioner General of the GRA, and Standford Solomon, over the sale of a BMW motor vehicle. The judge, according [...]
The Holy Spirit has moved me to wish this nation A Blessed Christ Filled Day!!!
By Michael Benjamin Of man’s entire inventions Facebook, a social networking website, is undoubtedly the most ingenious. Ever since interacting on this site I have reunited with long lost friends in every corner of the globe and we were able to relive certain facets of our lives at various stages that were remotely hidden in [...]
