Access to Information Bill tabled
Proposes to exempt President, release of Cabinet decisions The government yesterday tabled long overdue legislation that makes access to information a legal right. But the Bill proposes to refuse access to decisions made by Cabinet, the body comprising Government ministers and chaired by the President. Called the Access to Information Bill 2011, the proposed legislation [...]
Court awards tortured teen $6.5M
- Judge says police doctor lacked professionalism A court has awarded $6.5M in damages to a teenager who sued the state after his genitals were doused with methylated spirit and set alight by police during a murder investigation in 2009. The case had drawn local and international condemnation after a graphic photo of Twyon Thomas, [...]
Blatant corruption continues in use of tax $$$
Parliamentarians cite overpayment to contractors, breaches by GECOM, Police, GPHC, Taxpayers’ money continues to be spent in breach of the law, a group of Parliamentarians looking at the management of public finances has found, and the opposition feels the non establishment of a Public Procurement Commission adds to the lack of transparency and accountability. The [...]
Guyanese illegal bypasses US security
- used stolen identity to work as flight attendant Florida (NBC Miami) – An American Eagle flight attendant was arrested yesterday and accused of stealing another man’s identity to fly around the world, Miami-Dade police said. Jophan Porter, 38, said to be illegal from Guyana, is charged with identity fraud and is currently in Miami-Dade [...]
Bids being evaluated for sale of St. Barnabas
…history reveals second attempt to sell building As the Diocese of Guyana continues to remain tight lipped about the sale of the St Barnabas Church on Regent Street, this publication has been told that the bids are being evaluated. Yesterday, there was the announcement that the Diocese will make a public statement when the sale [...]
Dem boys seh… Another time fuh expose men
Tomorrow is Father’s Day and if couple newspaper didn’t talk bout this day nobody woulda remember. One lady call Uncle Adam since de week before to wish he Happy Father’s Day. De other day a man pun de radio announce that fathers need pampering. Dem boys get vex. Dem seh that de people who need [...]
World-touring Austrian couple in Guyana
A couple from Austria, currently travelling around the world in their mobile home, is visiting Guyana. Gerhard and Margarete Nubbaummuller began their long life dream of seeing the world in December 2008. They have since visited a number of countries including Germany, Africa, and already touched most of the South American countries. They said they [...]
Human Services observes Father’s Day with ‘Magnificent Man’ show
In observation of Father’s Day tomorrow the Minister of Human Services and Services in collaboration with the Men’s Affair Bureau held an event captioned “Magnificent Man” at the Theater Guild, Parade Street, Kingston last evening. Many fathers attended the evening that saw the raw reasoning of a father’s role in a Guyanese society. The play [...]
Chief invigilator neglected duties in Grade Four Assessment – Education Ministry
In refuting media reports that the Golden Grove Primary students started their papers very late at the recent National Grade Four Assessment because the region’s office did not have proper arrangements in place, the Education Ministry issued a statement clarifying the issue yesterday. The release stated that the 2011 National Grade Four Assessment was conducted [...]
Burial spots in cemetery almost filled
…more attention to be paid to sources of revenue- MCC The Mayor and City Council (MCC) is now faced with additional problems this time stemming from issues concerning the Le Repentir Cemetery since it is now evident that the space for burial in this plot is almost exhausted. At a press conference on Thursday, the [...]
Corentyne woman fraudster pleads guilty
A Corentyne woman who professed to be an employee of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and fraudulently collected money from a number of unsuspecting customers on the Corentyne, was fined $50,000. She was placed before the court and pleaded guilty. Rupawa Seenarine, 40, of Lot 2 Adventure, Corentyne appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the [...]
Drug dealer jailed
Sheldon Alfred Jeffrey, 31, a labourer of Smythfield, New Amsterdam will have to spend the next four years in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of cultivating prohibited plants. According to prosecutor Corporal King on June 14, the police acting on information proceeded to Jeffrey’s home at Smythfield, and search the premises, where [...]
Alleged mastermind for court next week
Police are preparing to lay charges against Lekraj Fredericks, the alleged mastermind in the murder of Clifton Bonus, who was slain on a marijuana farm a week ago. A senior police official said that Fredericks is likely to appear in the Christianburg Magistrates’ Court by Tuesday. He is to be charged jointly with the 16-year-old [...]
Morgan joins Barker as first Guyanese to make Commonwealth Records list
Guyana’s Powerlifters continues rewrite the record books not only locally, but further afield. The first female to break into the Commonwealth record books, Dawn Barker has now been joined by the first male to achieve such a feat, back to back defending Caribbean Champion, Randolph Morgan. In the recently released updates from the Commonwealth Powerlifting [...]
Paul Keens-Douglas brings something new for Father’s Day
Legendary ‘funny man’ Paul Keens-Douglas is in Guyana for the Father’s Day weekend. Slated to entertain at the Theatre Guild tonight during a special show dedicated to fathers, Guyanese fans will not only be able to see Keens-Douglas in action but will be able to take home some of the legend. Mr. Keens-Douglas, at a [...]
GAPF Intermediate/Claude Charles Mem. C/ships for St. Stanislaus Auditorium
The 2011 edition of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) Intermediate and Claude Charles Memorial Championships will take place on Sunday June 26 at the St. Stanislaus College Auditorium, Brickdam, Georgetown. According to a GAPF release, registration to date indicates that for the Intermediate competition the Ancient County of Berbice will be fielding a team [...]
Bazilio cites support as answer to breaking Olympic gold medal jinx
By Michael Benjamin As the boxers spotlighted for possible selection at the 2011 England Olympics continue to hone their skills in the National Park from 05:00hrs, and at the National Gymnasium from 16:00hrs daily, boxing promoter Keith Bazilio is confident that the local pugilists can break the gold medal jinx provided they receive the requisite [...]
Northern Hogg Island primary school closed for weeks
The Northern Hogg Island Primary School has been closed for several weeks and the pupils have no place to obtain academic education. Parents told this newspaper that about 25 pupils are enrolled at the school and one teacher has been appointed . The teacher rarely visits the school and when she does she sends messages [...]
Education Ministry turns to computers to detect students’ absenteeism
…49 parents placed before the court last year charged with negligent parenting A new computerized system designed to track students with poor attendance at school is to be implemented by the Education Ministry this year. According to the Education Minister, Shaik Baksh, the computerised programme on students’ records is to help administrators take a tougher [...]
Stag & El Dorado Softball finals on for tomorrow
The GCC Ground Bourda is in good condition and regardless if it rains tomorrow the Stag Beer & El Dorado Rum Nationwide Softball finals will be played, that’s the word from the organisers. Starting time is 9:00am and admission is free. Spectators are advised to go to the Rohan Kanhai and Kenny Wishart Stands. Six [...]
CARICOM – CARIGO – CARIGONE
First there was “Inspector Gadget” and now we have “Ambassador Gadget”. A “Gadget”, according to WIKIPEDIA, is “a small technological object (such as a device or an appliance) that has a particular function, but is often thought of as a novelty. Gadgets are invariably considered to be more unusually or cleverly designed than normal technological [...]
Twilight Masters to host Barbados Masters next month
The Twilight Masters Football Club will host the Barbados Masters All Star Team in a Two-Game Goodwill series next month aimed at fostering camaraderie between the Masters of the two nations. According to a release from the club, the games are fixed for Friday July 15 and Sunday July 17 at the famous Georgetown Football [...]
Winston Pompey suffers 5th round knockout in Jamaica
Local middleweight boxing contender, Winston Pompey suffered a humiliating fifth round knockout when he faced off with Jamaica, Sakima Mullings at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium, Jamaica College, Jamaica, Thursday evening. Pompey’s record now dips to 13 fights, 4 wins, seven losses and 2 draws, while Mullings’ record improves to 6 fights with just one loss [...]
PNCR slams prison management system
The People’s National Congress Reform has slammed the PPP/C Administration for what it considers ‘ineptitude and a lack of concern’, all owing to the mismanagement of the New Amsterdam Prison and resulting in the last prison break. A statement issued by the Party’s Presidential Candidate, David Granger, said that this incident will now be added [...]
Randolph Jerome among 5 released by North East Stars
Guyanese forward Randolph Jerome, Trinidadians Errol McFarlane, Kevaughn Connell and goalkeeper Michael Woods and Vincentian Kendall Velox will not don the uniform of Sangre Grande based club DIRECTV North East Stars in the upcoming 2011-2012 TT Pro League season which begins on Friday August 12. Stars Head Coach Shurland David confirmed releasing the handful saying, [...]
