Piari Landing attack…Bodies of bandit, hostage fished out of river
– three suspects captured An intensive operation by members of the Guyana Police Force has led to the capture of three suspects in last Sunday’s three-hour robbery blitz at Piari Landing in the Puruni River. The police also recovered the bodies of two men – one of whom is believed to be a [...]
Int’l press freedom body slams Sharma ban
– Jagdeo says TV owner’s wife requested four months International press freedom watchdog ‘Reporters Without Borders’ has condemned the Bharrat Jagdeo government for what it says was the “appalling” move to suspend the licence of CNS Channel Six, a privately-owned TV station, for four months from 30 September. According to the Paris-based body, [...]
Ramotar’s independence to act won’t be infringed – Jagdeo
President Bharrat Jagdeo says that his integral involvement in several key projects that will transition into the post-election period will not in any way hamper the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Presidential Candidate, Donald Ramotar, to act independent of him (Jagdeo), if successful. Jagdeo was asked to respond to this pervasive opinion, given his involvement in [...]
Jagdeo to announce election date within a week
…promises young, experienced PPP slate The Guyanese electorate will within a week know when they will go to the polls for Regional and General Elections. This is according to President Bharrat Jagdeo who, yesterday, during a press briefing at Office of the President, said that he was in receipt of a missive from [...]
Man, 54, caught naked again having sex with mentally challenged 14-yr-old
Two months ago, he was caught with his pants down after sexually molesting a 14-year-old mentally challenged girl, yesterday the 54-year-old Enmore man was caught naked, committing a similar act on the same girl. The man, whose name was given as Patrick Persaud, is presently in police custody and this time around he is [...]
Insurance, contingency money jack up Hydro power cost — Jagdeo
President Bharrat Jagdeo in seeking to explain the perceived US$200M hike in the cost of the construction of the Amaila Falls Hydro Electric Project, says that the complete cost must not be confused with the bid price. Jagdeo was at the time speaking at a press briefing at the Office of the President [...]
Dem boys seh…Dem try fuh bribe de Waterfalls boss man
When dem boys talk bout de bad things other people does do dem does throw dirt. This thing didn’t got to be suh bad. Dem boys seh that a few years back when dem start fuh talk bout corruption some people who close to de Big Man try fuh shut dem up just like how [...]
Trucking on a Sunday afternoon
There isn’t anything illegal or improper if a political party hires private transport to truck its supporters from all over the country to attend a political rally. This is what the PPP did last Sunday at Albion. Gerhard Ramsaroop released video material that showed the trucking process in full swing. The vehicles of BK International [...]
‘Golden Jags’ treated to lunched at Roti Hut
Wishes the team success on World Cup sojourn The Management and staff of Roti Hut, Albert Street and North Road yesterday hosted the ‘Golden Jaguars’ to lunch as a means of encouragement ahead of their return 2014 World Cup Brazil Qualifying matches against Barbados and Bermuda on Friday and next Tuesday, respectively. Manager [...]
Briso promotions card at Princess Hotel taking shape
Dharry to appear as Ignite partners The December 7th professional boxing card fixed for the Princess International Hotel and Casino by Briso Promotions is taking shape with several loose ends being tied up and Elton Dharry also signing onto the card. This and other disclosures were made to Kaieteur Sport yesterday by Briso Promotions [...]
Police hold 14-point lead over soldiers
Joint-Services Athletics Championships The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) would certainly be looking to re-invoke the old adage, which says that ‘the race is not for the swift, but for they who will endure to the end’ over the next two days of the Joint-Services Athletics Championships today and Friday. The re-invocation would [...]
‘Golden Jaguars’ receives timely boost, commitment towards attaining top honours
Just one day prior to their departure to Barbados for the return encounter of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday October 7, members of the Golden Jaguars football team received a cheque valued $300,000 that was initially promised to them if they were successful in two earlier matches against Barbados and Bermuda [...]
Edward B. Beharry offers $1million reasons for Sevens team to do well
– donates ‘Champion’ jerseys as well By Rawle Welch Evidently satisfied with the results the team has been achieving over the past five years, Edward B Beharry, a local company that has consistently thrown its weight into the support for sports, did so once again after pledging significant sponsorship to the national [...]
Ambrose goes all out in Inter-zone/ Inter-school Cycling Championship
Alonzo Ambrose illuminated the Inter-zone/ Inter-school Cycling Championship yesterday in prefect form at the National Park. Saint Mary’s High, Ambrose, rode away with 800m, 1000m and 2000m races in the under-16 category against his opponents who were unable to pedal with his steam. Nsade Wray of Richard Ishmael Secondary was able to make [...]
Rockaway Auto Sales East Coast Cricket tourney finals set for this weekend
Action in the East Coast Cricket Board limited overs Rockaway Auto Sales sponsored competitions will culminate this weekend with the finals in the various categories. The scheduled fixtures show: On Saturday October 8 – Super League 20/20 Final will see Helena 1 & 2 vs Fairfield at 10:00am @ Lusignan Ground – Umpires [...]
Bush Lot Turf Club horserace meet set for Sunday
The Bush Lot United Turf Club will be hosting a horserace Meet on Sunday October 9 at the Bush Lot Turf Club, West Coast Berbice. The event will see eight races with quarter of million dollars for the victor of the G- Class and Lower Race over 1400m. The winner of the 1-3 [...]
Carpenter elected to Presidency of GMR&SC
Johnny Carpenter was elected to the Presidency of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club when the entity held its Annual General Meeting on Monday, at the club’s Headquarters on Albert Street. David Fernandes will serve as his deputy, while the other members of the Executive include- Club Captain – Andrew King; Technical [...]
Fudadin congratulated on appointment as Guyana Skipper by RHTY&SC
The Patron, President and members of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RGTY&SC) have extended congratulations to Assad Fudadin on his appointment as Captain of the Guyana One-Day Cricket team for the upcoming WICB Tournament. Fudadin, who is the captain his club’s division-one team – RHT Gizmos & Gadgets – has [...]
Rampant Den Amstel sets sights on title
Trophy Stall / WDFA U17 League As the only unbeaten team out of seven and leading the points standings with 12 after four games, Den Amstel are setting their sights on becoming the inaugural champions of the Trophy Stall sponsored West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) Under-17 League which is nearing completion. Not [...]
Letter to the Sports Editor…West Indies Cricket Board in dire need of complete overhaul
Dear Editor, The entire West Indies cricket board management needs to immediately pack up and vacate the people’s office. These clueless, incompetent people do not have one iota of what they are doing and what is needed to be done. The entire management can’t see past their nose and has no idea where [...]
The empty pledges and promises
Dear Editor, So the Ramotar Campaign is off and what a start! Last count showed some 10,000 “trucked people” from all over Guyana for a typical PPP “wine and grind” session. In 1992, Dr. Jagan had 25,000 Berbicians rallying to his call for time for change, but today this pitiable cabal has to [...]
Two Lindeners expose the paucity of knowledge
Dear Editor, I was lately exposed to a broadcast of the Plain Talk Programme hosted by Mr. Christopher Ram on C.N.S., Channel 6. The citizens of this nation are well aware that Linden is not a recipient of this broadcast. Therefore my source of information came through a copy on D.V.D. Mr. Ram [...]
RESIDENTS BEING ATTACKED BY COWS
Dear Editor, Pleas allow me a space within your column to enlighten the public of the gross disrespect and neglect facing the residents of Westminster. The housing scheme which was once used as rice field or pasture for animals has now been issued to persons for housing development in the area. This said area [...]
The Sharma ban is devious
Dear Editor, In the matter of CNS 6, it appears to me that: a) It needs to be verified in which capacity the ban is imposed by Jagdeo – whether as President, or Minister of Information? There have been mixed references to both and the public, like me, is confused as to the correctness [...]
Unemployment in Guyana has its genesis in the PNC era
Dear Editor, The PPP/C from its inception in office has had its drawbacks. But, these hitches were not wholly as a result of the party’s influence or control, especially dating back to socio-economic decline in the 1970s and 1980s under the PNC. When the PPP/C came into power in 1992, all was not [...]
