Doctor accused of raping girl, 13
- license was revoked in USA for sexual assault of a minor Dr. Vishwamintra Persaud, who was convicted in the United States for sexual misconduct against a child, is now being investigated in his homeland for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. The teen, who is from a Berbice community, has told Welfare officials that [...]
Missing N/A teen found in Corentyne residence
- husband and wife detained Police have detained a Corentyne woman and her husband, following the discovery at their premises of a 14-year-old New Amsterdam girl, whose relatives were in a state of panic since she failed to return home for four days. On Wednesday at around 16:00 hours, the teenager, Shameeza Khubeer, of Angoy’s [...]
CPCE churns out 515 more teachers
…21-year-old is best graduating student The education system is closer to reaching its target of having 70 percent of teachers trained, as outlined in the Ministry’s 2008-2013 Strategic Plan, with the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) churning out 515 graduates yesterday. Of that number 50 are males while 465 are females. Minister of Education, [...]
Free movement freed up
- CARICOM Skilled Nationals Act amended University graduate, media worker, musician, artiste, sports person, teacher, registered nurse, associate degree holder, artisan, domestic – if you fall into any of these categories you may have what it takes to be classified as a CARICOM Skilled National. Yesterday afternoon, the National Assembly passed an amendment to the [...]
Mother-in-law among suspects for court today
Ex-policeman Sean Hinds and at least three in-laws of businessman Malcolm Panday are expected to appear in court today in connection with Tuesday’s multi-million-dollar robbery at Panday’s residence. Kaieteur News understands that telephone records, as well as confession statements, have helped police to link the suspects to the crime. According to a source, the phone [...]
Truck crushes destitute man at Parika
Police at Parika have detained a truck driver whose vehicle was involved in the death of a destitute man last night. A police source said that the driver is not likely to face any charges since the destitute man allegedly walked into the path of his truck. Reports reaching this newspaper stated that the victim [...]
Dem boys seh…Bar-Rat got to carry C.N, Granger and Ramjattan next time
People must be fair and dem boys ain’t talking bout skin colour. Dem seh that when people dealing wid business dem must be even-handed. All dem opposition politicians complaining how Bar-Rat using state funds pun de Donald. Dem complain that de Donald get some unfair advantage. One man who listen to dem ask Bar-Rat and [...]
Reigning champs continue dominance
Regional champions Guyana successfully defended their overall crown and in the process added the Boys and Girls team titles as the curtains came down on this year’s Digicel Caribbean Area Squash Association Junior Championships last evening at the Georgetown Club. The Guyanese have now won the overall title for the seventh time in succession to [...]
Education Ministry mulls extension of Strategic Plan
…as review commences After being implemented for more than half its lifespan, the Ministry of Education is contemplating whether it should extend its 2008 to 2013 Strategic Plan by two years. This intended new period is significant, as the target set for achieving the Millennium Development Goals is 2015, says Minister of Education, Shaik Baksh. [...]
NAPS seeks consensus on HIV/AIDS data
… reveals preliminary facts to stakeholders for consultation Any worthy Army General will tell you that he/she cannot plan a battle if he/she has no intelligence, and the condition holds for every arena of war. The National Aids Programme Secretariat (NAPS) embarked on an ambitious programme sometime ago to compile a national database on the [...]
Sophia house saved from fiery destruction
Swift action by residents of ‘B’ Field, Sophia, prevented what could have been the total destruction of yet another city home. Some time around 13:30 hours yesterday, fire of unknown origin broke out in the community, at Lot 365. Home owner Courtney Johnson, who is employed as a taxi driver, said he went home at [...]
PANCAP appoints new director
The Secretariat of the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) has a new director, Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland. A national of Barbados and an attorney-at-law by profession, Bynoe-Sutherland brings to the post a background in law, political science, health policy and planning. She has had more than 16 years of regional and international experience in [...]
TUC hosts one-day forum for affiliates, “like-minded” entities
The Guyana Trades Union Congress (TUC) will host a one-day forum today to address matters pertaining to the Green Economy, European Union/Cariforum Economic Partnership Agreement, and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). According to the Union, participants would be drawn from its affiliates and like-minded organisations. In addition, participants will benefit from the institutional expertise of [...]
Past football stars turn back the clock to oppose Bajan counterparts
Local footballers who had weaved their magic years awill attempt to regurgitate those memories when they take on their Bajan counterparts in two games slated for this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon at the Georgetown Football Club Ground Bourda. This afternoon’s match gets underway at 17:00hrs while the veterans would take to the field at 16:30hrs [...]
Neal & Massy hosts Electronic Security/Safety Expo
In underscoring the importance of security in the country, the Neal and Massy Guyana Group on Wednesday, last, launched the first Electronic Security and Safety Expo at its business headquarters, at Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The Expo is set to conclude today. At the event there are security devices such as intercom systems, detectors, electronic access control, [...]
GT&T FastBall round-up…Three teams disqualified for fielding ineligible players
John Waldron (3, 13 {blue ball}, 17) blasted a helmet-trick to lead Bent Street to a whopping 7-0 win over GFC Masters when play continued at the GFC Ground on Wednesday evening. Waldron was well supported by Ronson Williams (9, 18, 23) who fired in the other three goals. Unfortunately however, Bent Street was disqualified [...]
THE OPPOSITION DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS DOING
It has come as a surprise that the joint opposition is opposed to another round of claims and objections so as to ensure that no eligible voter is disenfranchised. If the opposition is serious about ensuring that every Guyanese of voting age is given the opportunity to vote, it seems strange that they should now [...]
Berbice Chamber Inter Agency T10 softball cricket
Amerally Sawmills’ Memorex and Nand Persaud & Sons Limited’ Karibee Rice are favourites in their respective semi final matches of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inter Agency Ten10 softball cricket competition set for tomorrow at the Rose Hall Community Centre Ground. The two teams along with The New Building Society and Metro Office [...]
Proceeding adjourned due to defence attorney’s absence
The preliminary inquiry (PI) into the murder of 16-year-old Queen’s College student, Neesa Lalita Gopaul, was yesterday adjourned due to the absence of Senior Counsel Bernard De Santos, who was scheduled to cross examine Corporal Floyd Hosanna. On the previous occasion, Hosanna testified about certain events leading up to the arrest of the two defendants, [...]
GNA to host 23 and Under Netball Tournament from July 29-31
The Guyana Netball Association (GNA) will be staging its 23 and Under Club competition from July 29-31, at the National Gymnasium. According to a release from the GNA most of the top teams in the country have signalled their intention to participate in the tournament which promises to be an exciting affair. Emanie are the [...]
No sign yet of owner
The three sailors who told police that they were rescued by a fishing vessel after the trawler they were travelling in exploded, are said to be resting safe with their families. This publication was told that the men who were detained to assist with the investigation were released on Wednesday evening after brief interrogation. In [...]
Rudolph Mitchell tipped to continue dominance as Race walkers take to the track
Repeated efforts to dethrone Rudolph Mitchell and break his one hundred plus winning streak have failed miserably and the Lindener continues to embarrass his adversaries on the track. Once again, the national race-walk champ will attempt to enforce his dominance when the Cavalier’s Sports and Tour Club (CSTC) stages a two-day race walk fiesta in [...]
GT&T FastBall winner to pocket 1 Million
-Tourney meets vision of engaging Guyana – Mahadeo By Franklin Wilson The male winner of the inaugural GT&T FastBall knock-out football tournament will walk away with the first place prize of One Million Dollars apart from promotional credit for the entire team on August 7 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Dubbed ‘Not just football, [...]
ALBA Games contingent departs today
The Guyana contingent that will compete at the July 17-30 Games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) in Venezuela will leave Guyana today on a chartered flight to participate in the event for the first time in history. Guyana will compete in Track and Field, Boxing, Cycling, Karate and Table [...]
City Constabulary will be 174 on Sunday
The oldest law enforcement service in Georgetown, the City Constabulary, will mark 174 years in existence this coming Sunday. A number of activities have been planned to mark this significant occasion. These include a religious service, community activity and a social programme. The Constabulary was established in July 1837 under Ordinance No. 9 1837. With [...]
