PLANS BEING HATCHED AGAINST KAIETEUR NEWS
We have learnt from very reliable sources of a plot to fabricate allegations against persons connected with this newspaper so as to lay the basis for them to be charged. This plot, we understand, has been hatched because of official concerns over the things that this newspaper has been exposing. We have been exposing [...]
GDF denies torture allegations
– but soldier’s family maintains position By Dale Andrews The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has contacted the mother of one of its ranks to discuss matters relating to his detention at Camp Ayanganna. Avril Haley yesterday told this newspaper that she was invited to Camp Ayanganna to discuss issues regarding her son Dane [...]
Guyanese pilot jailed six months
- Brassingtons to be sentenced in Nov. New Jersey – A former pilot who operated a charter jet that crashed on takeoff from Teterboro Airport in 2005 was sentenced Monday to six months in prison after admitting that he and his cohorts flew illegal flights and falsified safety records. Francis Vieira, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, [...]
Canada, GGMC ink $20M agreement
– Cyanide leaching technology will improve better recovery rates Government and a Canadian donor agency have signed a $20M agreement that will see training and technical assistance for small and medium scale miners to improve their recovery rates using cyanide leaching technology. The signing was done on Monday at the Ocean View Convention Centre, [...]
Another plane skids off runway at Mabaruma
- passengers safe, no major damage to aircraft A Trans Guyana Airways (TGA) Cessna Caravan yesterday morning skidded off the runway at the Mabaruma airstrip in Region One, after suffering a soft brake failure. Kaieteur News was told that the incident occurred shortly after 08:00hrs yesterday. A representative from the Correia Group of Company, Sharon [...]
Nadir asked to relinquish seat in Parliament – Valerie Lowe
Less than a month after stepping down as leader of The United Force (TUF), Manzoor Nadir is now being asked by Presidential Candidate of his party, Valerie Garrido-Lowe to give up his seat in the National Assembly. Nadir’s seat is in actuality the only seat of TUF in the National Assembly. Garrido-Lowe sent a letter [...]
Man kills lover
- the hugs her in bed until cops arrive After subjecting her to months of abuse, a drunken handyman stabbed his lover to death yesterday at the couple’s Meten Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara home. He then lay with the corpse until police arrived. Relatives found the body of 42-year-old Radica Ramjattan lying in the Tarla [...]
Dem boys seh….A sweet scratch better than nutten
Bar-Rat getting bad name fuh something that he nevah do. He do nuff thing but he didn’t do wha people talking that he do. De man was in de Indian parade in New York. Something happen and de man act. A cameraman been right on de spot and he tek a photo. As soon [...]
Boy, 17, killed in Patentia car crash
– Sister witnesses horrific episode A 17-year-old who was struck down in front of his Patentia, West Bank Demerara home on Monday evening died moments later while receiving treatment at the West Demerara Regional Hospital. According to reports, Nicholas Jabar of Patentia Housing Scheme, died sometime around 21:00 hours after being struck down [...]
IAST moves forward with UG
Exploring new frontiers… By Crystal Conway “Like a couple who have been living together and are now getting married.” Such was Professor Lawrence Carrington’s description of the relationship between the University of Guyana (UG) and the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST). Professor Lawrence who is Vice Chancellor of the University made [...]
Health Ministry intensifies focus on food inspection
The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health is working to improve the food inspection process and the competencies of food inspectors in Guyana, says Health Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy. He disclosed that a manual is being finalised, and when implemented, will serve as a guide for food inspectors [...]
Citizens’ participation necessary for healthy environment
– PAHO/WHO Country Rep. Human existence and health are inextricably linked to the environment, which is within man’s immediate space, and is an integral part of it. Negative actions on the environment result in the spread of diseases, reduction in food production, and decrease income. Dr. Beverly Barnett, Country Representative, Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) [...]
$300M cocaine bust… Teen on $1M bail
- warned not to miss even one court appearance A 15-year-old boy, who was charged along with his parents following last week’s multi-million-dollar cocaine bust on the East Coast of Demerara has secured his pre-trial liberty. The young man was granted bail yesterday in the sum of $1M by Magistrate Nyasha Hatmin-Williams at the [...]
Education Officer lauds truancy campaigns
Regional Education Officer of Region Six, Shafiran Bhajan, has lauded the truancy campaigns over the past school year. According to Bhajan, in the past, Welfare Officers would go to the Upper Corentyne areas, as well as in New Amsterdam, and pick up between 55-75 children on the streets. She said that number dropped [...]
Patrons urged to support ‘Berbice Uprising’ this weekend
The 1763 Monument, situated at the eastern end of Brickdam, stands as a symbol of freedom following the 1763 revolution; depicting the struggles of Cuffy towards the emancipation of the slaves. Though many may have heard of his exploits, not many are able to fully appreciate the struggles and sacrifices of our fore parents [...]
St. Barnabas Church demolition complete
The demolition of the historical St. Barnabas Church that was located at Regent Street & Orange Walk, is now complete. Several weeks ago the imposing edifice was sold. The building, believed to have formed a significant part of Guyana’s heritage and legacy, was advertised for sale by the Incorporated Trustee of the Anglican Church. The [...]
Metro and Trinidad company bid to supply ballot papers
2011 General Elections… Notwithstanding the fact that a definitive date has not yet been announced for General and Local Elections, the Guyana Elections Commision (GECOM) is moving ahead to order criticial materials, including ballot papers. Bids for this and other supplies were opened yesterday by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB). [...]
Good Hope Well at standstill, bridge completed
The well at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD) which is “long in coming” seems now to be at a standstill. After failed attempts to construct the well, the workers were once more trying to complete their job, however, residents told Kaieteur News that a problem developed shortly after and operations ceased. Residents in [...]
Livestock Authority visits chicken hatcheries
Authorities have visited a number of chicken hatcheries to ensure that practices are in keeping with regulations. According to the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), a regulatory agency of the Agriculture Ministry charged with monitoring the chicken industry among other things, hatcheries are vaccinating their layers and meat-birds (broilers) in keeping with programs. However, [...]
Contractors, sawmillers for critical meeting on Friday
Wood shortage… As authorities grapple with ways to solve the current lumber shortage, another critical meeting is expected on Friday, this time including contractors and housing scheme developers. On Monday, government announced immediate measures that will see only forest concessionaires being allowed to export. A number of major logging companies, the Private Sector [...]
Married couple charged with assaulting each other
A married couple, charged with assaulting each other, appeared yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court where they were each admitted to bail. They both denied the allegation against them. When Abigail Nelson, 21, made her appearance before Magistrate Hazel Octive Hamilton she heard, on August 20 at Norton Street, Werk-en-rust, Georgetown, she unlawfully assaulted Quaison [...]
NIS commissions $69M reconstructed office
The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) on Monday, last, opened its reconstructed office at Corriverton, Berbice, which it is believed will significantly improve service in that region. The one-flat office which is situated at Lot 8 Springlands, Corriverton, Corentyne, was reconstructed at a cost of $69M. It is a state-of-the-art building, which will cater for [...]
Road lighting project ongoing on E’bo Coast
Cummings Electrical Company Limited is currently mobilizing resources and installing wallaba poles for street lights on the Essequibo Coast Public Coast, Region Two, says Nigel Erskine, Traffic Road Safety Engineer of the Public Works Ministry. Erskine revealed that Cummings Electrical signed two contracts totaling $23.6M on the July 13, last, for the installation of [...]
369 road signs for Linden-Lethem stretch
Three hundred and sixty-six (369) road signs will soon be installed along the Linden to Lethem stretch to guide travelers, says Nigel Erskine, Traffic/ Road Safety Engineer of the Public Works Ministry. The contract valued at $10.8M was signed by the contractor, Designs Perspectives, on July 20, 2011. The project duration is three months. The [...]
India predict 2-goal victory margin in tonight’s Int’l Friendly against Guyana
By Sean Devers Ranked 37 places below Guyana at 153 on the FIFA Rankings and not known as a Football powerhouse, the Indian Football team clash with Guyana’s ‘Golden Jaguars’ from 19:30hrs at the Guyana National Stadium this evening in a Friendly International as the South Americans continue preparations for their opening [...]
