Murder charge recommended for alleged ‘killer cop’
Shooting death of drug counsellor… Investigators probing the fatal shooting of drug rehab counsellor Ralph Turpin have reportedly recommended that the implicated police lance corporal be charged with murder. However, they will be seeking the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions before instituting the charge. This means that the cop could [...]
Human Services Ministry halts public assistance for disabled woman
By Latoya Giles The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has cut off the public assistance for a 53 year old who is ‘differently able’ and relatives are at a loss as to who would help maintain her. Doris Balkissoon, of Enmore, East Coast Demerara, was born with a medical condition which hinders her [...]
‘Mentally ill’ child rapist roams free after assault on three-year-old
– Kamarang resident terrified A woman from the community of Kamarang is furious that a suspected child rapist is roaming free some five months after sexually assaulting her three-year-old son. The woman alleged that the suspect, who is said to be mentally ill, had molested her child on March 24 near the Kamarang Hospital [...]
Govt. should have a say in what programmes UG offers
– Dr Ramsammy – says UG not living up to its mandate The Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has lashed out at the University of Guyana for not offering several medical programmes including a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy this academic year. He made the remarks to a gathering at the launch of the [...]
Dem boys seh…Wha happen to Sam?
De people tun out fuh show dem appreciation fuh de Big Man but not one of dem seh farewell to Sam. Sam was a nurse maid to all of dem. He sit down in he corner and he do wha dem want he do. Dem want he declare a state of emergency when Cheddi lef [...]
LIAT comes to the aid of hearing impaired girl
Life for eleven year old Tatianna Nunes, of Amelia’s Ward Linden, and a student of the Mackenzie High, is soon to change for the better. According to Tatianna’s mother Sarah Nunes, Tatianna has been hearing impaired, from about the age of three, but thanks to LIAT who has pledged two return tickets for [...]
Sea defence works at New Hope stalled
– unavailability of sheet piles in Guyana cited – Public Works Physical works under the $310M contract to execute sea defence construction at New Hope, East Bank Demerara, have not commenced since the contract was awarded in May, 2011. According to Chief River and Sea Defence Officer, Geoffrey Vaughn, the contractor, Samaroo Investment, [...]
GPHC hydroclave system to start operating soon
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is expected to commence operations of its hydroclave waste disposal system by November 1, says Michael Khan, Chief Executive Officer, GPHC. According to Khan, in addition to the physical construction and installation works, the policy and procedures regarding the facility are completed. He added that the special [...]
Naomi Samuels crowned Miss Amerindian Heritage 2011
The Amerindian Heritage Pageant 2011 was held at the National Cultural Centre last evening and twenty-five-year old, Naomi Samuels from Santa Aratack Mission, Region Three took the crown, beating nine other contestants. Samuels joined the nine other contestants in delivering to the packed theatre inclusive of Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Minister of Amerindian [...]
‘Flying car’ driver pays family $800,000 compensation
Damaged Bagotstown home… Almost one month after motor car PJJ 674 ended up in the top flat of a house at Lot 35 Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara, the driver of the car has been ordered by the court to stand repair cost for the damages. According to the home owner Faizal Razack, the [...]
Pedestrian’s leg crushed by sand truck
Doctors were yesterday trying to save the left leg of a 48-year-old pedestrian, who was hit by a speeding sand truck near his home at Friendship, East Bank Demerara. The victim, Trevor Melville, has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. Melville’s daughter, Jessica Melville, said she [...]
Police capture Pomeroon murder suspect
After almost two months on the run the suspect in the murder of Pomeroon resident Alexis Smith has been captured by the police. The suspect was nabbed on Friday at a place call Warapana in the Upper Pomeroon River. Alexis Smith, 43 also of Warapana had been reported missing on July 26 last, [...]
Trade forum highlights attractive investment climate
– Tourism Minister Under the theme ‘Development Cooperation, Win for All’ Guyana was represented at a seminar on Cooperation in Tourism during the just concluded Third China-Caribbean Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum held in the twin-island of Trinidad and Tobago. Representing Guyana was Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad who stated [...]
Launching of the Second Phase of the ‘Grow More Food campaign’
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture launched the second phase of the ‘Grow More Food campaign’ at the Square of the revolution, last month. According to a press release, the opening of the second phase was witnessed by ‘great support’ from farmers and kitchen gardeners, as well as the conclusion [...]
Pastor among first patients at low-cost dialysis centre
One of the first patients to be treated at the Doobay Renal Centre and benefit from the low cost dialysis center is Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara pastor William Harper. Harper who has been on dialysis since September 2010 is expected to commence treatment at the centre today. Harper has not been dialyzed [...]
A GOOD CHOICE
The Alliance for Change has made a political masterstroke in appointing Mr. Raphael Trotman as its Prime Ministerial candidate. There are important, numerous and timely benefits associated with this decision. The AFC has become symbolized as a new brand in Guyanese politics, one reflecting multi-racial balance, new blood and a new decent and [...]
EMERGENCIES, EXPEDIENCIES AND EXAGGERATIONS
“The report of my death has been grossly exaggerated.” This was humourist Mark Twain’s response to rumours that he had died. Calypso fans will remember the Mighty Sparrow reacting to a similar situation with ‘Sparrow Dead’ (Who kill the Sparrow? Nobody know.) The inability to differentiate between rumour and reality, and [...]
Forde produces well-oiled performance
- powers to Courts 10k road win By Edison Jefford Some engineers say Forde engines are the best, while others believe that they are just as good as other engines. Well, yesterday, Cleveland Forde proved that he is the best with his well-oiled and clinical performance in the Courts 10km Road Race in Georgetown. Forde [...]
Mentore carts off Seven Seas Nature Valley Golf tourney
Alfred Mentore carted off last Saturday’s Seven Seas/Nature Valley Medal Play golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf course. Mentore recently secured the best net and best gross titles after he shot net 67 and had gross 76 playing off a nine handicap. Club Captain Brian Glasford copped second place edging out Chatterpaul Deo on a [...]
No rain since Friday but seepage onto pitch cause late start at Everest
The sun was out in all its glory for the last two days in Georgetown but while there was no rain in the city since Friday wet areas on the Everest pitch caused an almost three-hour delay to the start of the second round Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) El Dorado 50-over cricket match between defending [...]
Dookie hits ton but MSC take 1st innings points from GYO
Abilash Dookie stroked a confident 105 and Surendra Herilall supported with 44 but GYO still fell two short of taking first innings points from Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) at the Police ground in the opening round of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) two-day first division cricket competition. In the only match played over the weekend, [...]
Twenty players to vie for honours as GASP stages its National Scrabble Championships
Abigail McDonald will place her national scrabble title on the line when the Guyana Association of Scrabble Players (GASP) Stages its national scrabble Championships at the Bank of Guyana Sports Club between Sunday October 23 and Sunday October 30 next. The players would also compete on Wednesday October 26. Twenty one players would start the [...]
President’s X1 beat Essequibo by 9 wickets
The President’s X1 made 124-1 in 25.3 overs replying to Essequibo’s total of 120 to hand themselves victory at DCC yesterday in the second round of Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) four-team El Dorado 50-over Cricket Tournament to keep their title hopes alive. Only three Essequibo batsmen- Herry Green (37), Kevin Boodie (38) and Norwayne Federicks [...]
Winston Pompey/ Simeon Hardy both confident ahead of Friday Night clash
When Winston Pompey enters the ring next Friday evening to fight Simeon Hardy in the September edition of the ProAm boxing extravaganza he would have to be wary of a super confident boxer who feels that he is invincible. And why must Hardy not feel this way after demolishing Patrick Boston in just 20 fiery [...]
Pattern of knockouts continue in semifinal action of Intermediate boxing championships
Four boxers failed to make it to the final bell while several action packed encounters compensated for the abbreviated contests when semifinal action in the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) 2011 Intermediate Boxing championships continued at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue Saturday evening. Warren George of the Five Star Boxing Gym (5SBG) was the fastest [...]
