Flood-hit Lethem out of electricity and potable water
- 45 families relocated, three buildings collapse – Schools closed until further notice By Kristen Macklingam & Keeran Singh Residents in Region Nine are now faced with a major crisis and are in panic mode after being forced to relocate to higher grounds with the continuous overflowing of the Takutu River coupled with incessant rainfall. [...]
Report cites lapses in three maternal deaths
By Michael Jordan Two pregnant teens, and a 23-year-old who had taken Cytotec two months into her pregnancy, died within 32 days at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) this year. Medical officials have suggested that the cases be reviewed by the Guyana Medical Council and the Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Medical reports obtained by [...]
Teenager disappears with two-year-old relative
A Vreed-en-Hoop woman is appealing for the safe return of her two year old granddaughter who is missing along with a teenager who is said to be a far of relative. The toddler disappeared after she was taken for a walk by the 16-year relative, Alisa Lake, last Wednesday. Ruby Lake of 29 New Road [...]
Works Ministry proposes $76M for Le Repentir Cemetery restoration
Over recent years the Le Repentir Cemetery has become a sore eye for the passing public and moreso persons living in and around its environs. Persons have been calling on the Mayor and City Council to look into the matter but the already cash strapped entity has not been responding to the calls. Many have [...]
Presidential Guard held with cocaine
A member of the Presidential Guard is presently in police custody following the discovery of crack cocaine on his person. The Presidential Guard, who is attached to the Office of the President compound, was held on Saturday night with one and a half grams of the drug which he is suspected to be using. This [...]
Diamond taxi drivers need permanent Car Park
Since the establishment of the Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, one of the largest housing developments in Guyana, taxi drivers providing services to thousands of residents are to date without a permanent car park. This has been a sore issue for the taxi operators as well as residents since the park’s location keeps changing [...]
Guyana is fortunate to have good grounds for agriculture
- PAHO Rep. Under the theme “Forests: Nature at your service” Environmental Community Health Organization (ECHO) celebrated World Environmental Day with groups of enthusiastic environmentally concerned and socially committed students. The workshop which was held at the Cara Lodge, Quamina Street, was intended to update eco-club members from 10 schools in Regions Three, Four and [...]
Shot Linden Taxi driver laid to rest
- still no arrest Relatives and friends of 31 year-old Curtis Texwayne Duncan who was shot and burnt in his car some two weeks ago gathered at his home yesterday where they bid their final farewell. The man’s remains were at the All Star Ground where a sermon was held and then to the Bamia [...]
Church members latest group to boost blood bank
- as World Blood Donors’ day draws near Members from the Universal Church on Robb Street yesterday joined the many entities to donate to the Blood Bank Coordinator at the Blood Bank Shameeza Mangal yesterday told Kaieteur News that over the weekend church members had about 40 visits, which accumulated about 25 units of blood. [...]
‘Stealth Bomber’ drops decision in recent bout in New York
Gwendolyn ‘Stealth Bomber’ O’Neil recently surrendered a loss by unanimous decision to Ljeoma ‘The Praise’ Euginine when the two fighters squared off in a six rounder of the main event of a card in Stone Mountain, Georgia, on Saturday May 28 last. Dubbed the ‘Clash of Champions’ the card featured three women’s bout with the [...]
Persaud to lead West Demerara against E/Coast today at Police
The West Demerara Cricket Association has named their squad to face East Coast today at the Police ground in the Demerara Inter Association 50-over Under-19 cricket competition. Chandrika Persaud will Captain the side which is being managed by Rishi Digamber and Coached by Dhanpaul and today’s match is scheduled to commence at 09:00hrs. Former National [...]
Leguan Ferry Stelling stairway in urgent need of repair
It has been almost two months since the travelling public between Enterprise, Leguan, and Parika has been calling on the authorities to effect repairs to the stairway of the Transport and Harbour Stelling at Enterprise, Leguan. However to date nothing has been done and the stairway is on the verge of completely detaching itself from [...]
Focusing on our forests
World Environment Day 2011… By Leon Suseran Today, June 5, 2011 is World Environment Day (WED). The theme revolves around the forest resources around the world and stresses how important our forests are to preserving a rich and safe earth for all mankind. “Forests: Nature at Your Service” is the theme for this year’s celebrations. [...]
Husband and wife charged with beating each other
As the country grapple with the scourge of domestic violence a man as his estranged wife of 14 years ended up before the court on separate charges for assaulting each other. The man, Khemraj Guirdarie, 35, a carpenter of Angoy’s Avenue and his estranged wife Elizabeth Naidoo, 32, a housewife also of Angoy’s Avenue on [...]
Man caught wearing stolen clothes pleads guilty
- says girlfriend innocent Burglary accused Leroy Moore 22 of Rose Hall Town a known kleptomaniac pleaded guilty to the charge of Break and Enter and Larceny when he appeared at the Albion Magistrate Court on Friday before Magistrate Fabio Azore. Moore was recently nabbed with stolen booty taken from the Highest Grade Boutique and [...]
UGBC hosts instructional materials exhibition
Students come with various learning abilities to the classroom. No two children learn exactly the same way. Therefore, for effective and meaningful learning to take place, teachers must create innovative learning materials and employ the use of effective pedagogies in their teaching style, so that the dullest student can grasp concepts. Teaching cannot be done [...]
Mothers’ Union celebrates 85th anniversary in N/A
The Mothers’ Union of the Anglican Church of Guyana as well as Cayenne and Suriname celebrated its 85th year in Service to the Anglican Church and members of the community on Sunday, May 29, 2011. The big celebration was held at the place where it all began some 85 years ago, the All Saints Anglican [...]
MAKE SQUATTING A CRIMINAL OFFENSE
Regardless of who is the owner of a property, regardless of whether or not there is a dispute over ownership of a property, no one has a right to be squatting on another land. In other areas, squatters have set up permanent residence on the banks of major canals, posing a threat to health and [...]
GIVE A DOG A BAD NAME
Some days you’re the dog and some days you’re the hydrant. Then there are days when everything is collapsing around you and it is a total mess or “dog’s breakfast”. This is different from a “dog’s dinner” which means to be dressed or displayed in an “ostentatiously smart manner”. In 1933, the phrase made its [...]
GECOM Chairman’s comment was taken and reported out of context
Dear Editor, Please permit me to correct two gravely inaccurate statements purportedly made by Dr. Steve Surujbally, Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) – as published in three of the Daily Newspapers of Friday, June 3, 2011 – during his feature address at the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Private Sector Commission at [...]
Another example of Bisram’s loony rantings
Dear Editor, Once again Vishnu Bisram takes history and converts it into synthesis of misrepresentations and myths, while insincerely ad libbing that he is being objective and not in support of any political organisation. Much like his previous attempt to diminish the severity of African enslavement by asserting that it was no different than indentured [...]
Don’t belittle people’s experiences
Dear Editor, Please allow me some space in your column to respond to the article, “Unemployment impacts Guyanese of all ethnicities” by one Mr. Nigel Green. First and foremost, I should state that I strive to remain neutral and stay out of Guyana’s politics since I see it as a complete political circus. Mr. Green, [...]
Bisram supports democratic principles
Dear Editor, Mr. Anand Daljeet queried whether Vishnu Bisram (and other Indians) understands the core principles why we fought the dictatorship from 1968 through 1992 (Kaieteur News May 30). The answer is a simple yes. The principle was to end the ethnic dictatorship and restore democratic rule – regardless of who wins an election. And [...]
This established norm must change
Dear Editor, This seemingly little incident (to be told a little later) is symptomatic of some nasty trends in Guyana, and unless these terrible habits cease, Guyana will continue to deteriorate. My issue is with the minibus transportation system in Guyana. I am a student at the University of Guyana (UG) and currently, I pay [...]
Only those who have lost loved ones would know what it feels like
Dear Editor, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Dr Doobay for the tremendous loss he has suffered. I hope that the ones casting aspersions – including the callous press – are suffering from indigestion/heartburn now that the murderers have confessed. For one minute did any of these people who wrote/made comments – put themselves in [...]
