Republic Bank sponsors horserace event
The two year old event for Guyana and West Indies Bred horses at the just concluded Norman Singh Turf Club race meet was sponsored by Republic Bank to a tune of close to $500,000. The winner took away a purse of $400,000 and trophy over 1100M. The race was won by Serenity of [...]
30 referees successful at FIFA Referees Assistance Programme
The curtains came down on the five-day FIFA Referees Assistance Programme (RAP) held in conjunction with the Guyana Football Federation and the Guyana Football Referees Council (GFRC) on Wednesday at the International Conference Centre at Liliendaal. Thirty referees successfully completed the programme conducted by FIFA Referee Instructor Peter Prendergast of Jamaica, FIFA Development [...]
E’bo Coast select XI defeat Surujpaul XI in feature U- 17 match
An Essequibo Coast select XI defeated Vijay Surujpaul XI by 59 runs in a feature U-17 40 over cricket match organised by Coach Forbes Daniels last Sunday at Golden Fleece. In a match which was reduced to 28 overs due to rain Essequibo Coast select XI batted first and managed 157-6 in 28 [...]
Sponsors come on board as more Vaqueros arrive for Rising Sun Rodeo
With just a day away from Rodeo time a number of sponsors have come on board even has more vaqueros arrive for the big Rising Sun Rodeo activity set for this Sunday October 30 at the famous Rising Sun Turf club, Arima Park, West Coast Berbice. Preparations are moving at a fair pace [...]
Super 16 Round decided
-Pitbulls, King Street Ballers, Pacesetters ‘A’, Above the Rim complete group Pitbulls, King Street Ballers, Pacesetters ‘A’ and Above the Rim completed the Super 16 Round of the nationwide Mackeson Smooth Moves 3-on-3 Basketball Competition Thursday night at the Independence Boulevard Court in Albouystown. The 2011 tournament said farewell to one of [...]
Day of Interaction fixed for Essequibo tomorrow
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/ National Sports Commission moves to the Essequibo Coast as it continues with the Days of Interaction 2011. On Sunday, October 30, all roads lead to the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground where an anticipated one thousand (1000) athletes and officials will be involved in a number [...]
Disgruntled public servant destroys Ministry of Foreign Affairs property
Timothy Rutherford appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court holding a file of papers that he sought to provide to the court as evidence of him being wronged by the Government of Guyana. Rutherford appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell to answer the charge of damage to property. It was alleged that the man entered [...]
Colwyn King to stand High Court trial
- on carnal knowledge charge Former President of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), Colwyn King, was yesterday committed to stand trial in the High Court on charges of being sexually involved with a teenage girl at a city hotel. King, was granted $350, 000 bail on November 13, 2009 on the charge of carnal [...]
GWI embraces revolution for better health
Joining what was described as “the revolution for better health in Guyana” the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) was the newest entity to embrace the Ministry of Health’s Workplace Wellness Programme. At a simple ceremony, yesterday, at GWI’s Vlissengen Road Shelter Belt headquarters Health Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, welcomed the entity on board even as [...]
Diwali Drowning…Body of second lad surfaces
The body of 13-year-old Ronaldo Henry who was feared drowned after swimming with Devindra Mohabir at the Grove Koker on Diwali day, was found in the vicinity of Friendship in the Demerara River, yesterday. Henry previously resided at Regent Road, Bourda. His body was found at 14:00hrs and was taken to the [...]
Woman killed on Annandale Public Road in accident
-Two more drivers’ license revoked The police are investigating yet another fatal accident that occurred at about 10:40 hours on Thursday on the Annandale Public Road. According to reports, 20-year-old Sharana Imran, of Annandale West was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital. Reports are that the woman was walking along the roadway [...]
Accused child molester snatches victim from child care workers
-agency unhappy stronger message not sent by authorities The Child Care and Protection Agency has lashed out at the police over a recent incident in which a man fingered in a sexual molestation case of a female child snatched her and allegedly used a weapon to threaten workers. According to the agency yesterday, a report [...]
Lottery Company re-launches under new corporate logo
- launches on-line lottery system, terminals After paying out $8B in prizes, the Guyana Lottery Company Limited has re-launched itself locally and will commence its new operations from Monday under a new corporate logo. This was disclosed at a press conference yesterday at Cara Lodge, Quamina Street, where the Guyana Lottery company had first [...]
N/A Lions Club hosts 50th anniversary Charter Night
By Leon Suseran The Lions Club of New Amsterdam is observing its 50th Anniversary. The event was occasioned by a Charter Meeting at the Conference Room of the Parkway Hotel, recently. There was a one-minute’s silence for the peace of the world; an induction of new Lions; salute to monarchs and long-serving Lions as [...]
Lifeline counselling celebrates 15 years
- as plans for annual walk-a-thon takes shape Having catered to some 270 Persons Living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV) and with 379 Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) during its recently concluded fiscal year (September 2010 – October 2011), officials of Lifeline Counselling Services are satisfied with the entity’s continued service to the [...]
LIAT turns to Guyana for aviation training
-six islanders graduate in aircraft engineering Guyana has developed the capacity to conduct training in aircraft engineering and the rest of the English-speaking Caribbean is now eyeing the country for its expertise. Yesterday, six students from St. Vincent, Barbados and Antigua completed a four-year intensive training programme in aircraft maintenance and repair. The [...]
Patient relocation to new Inpatient building over
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation has announced that the relocation of patients to the new inpatient building has been completed. The relocation exercise started early yesterday morning and by last evening each patient were in the comfort of their own beds inside of the new facility. The patients of the Female Surgical Ward have [...]
$59.5M primary school commissioned at La Parfaite Harmonie
-nursery school in the making The Education Ministry on Friday commissioned a $59.5M primary school at La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, Region Three. The school funded by Government with assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), was executed through the Basic Needs Trust Fund. The La [...]
PPP commences hinterland campaign offensive
The incumbent People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) will today commence its campaign offensive in the hinterland regions, starting with a public meeting at Bartica. That meeting will feature Fred McWilfred, the man who led protests against adjusted mining regulations. Fred McWilfred led those protests early last year in Bartica against restrictions on tree felling proposed [...]
Courts launch Vault promotion
Under the theme “Many will try but only one will hold the key” Courts Guyana launched its Courts Vault promotion at its Main Street branch yesterday. As the Christmas season approaches, the fundamental of Courts Vault is not only a life changing experience for participants but also for persons who make a purchase of [...]
REDjet boasts of customer satisfaction
Customers can get in on partnership with Trinidad retailer REDjet, the Caribbean’s Low Fares Airline, has published its September 2011 customer service statistics, claiming that the carrier is Number One customer service airline. During September 2011, 92 per cent of REDjet’s flights arrived on time (within 15 minutes of schedule); less than one complaint [...]
“Picture Boy” trial …Defendant tells court he was in Linden at the time of the incident
Cyon “Picture Boy” Collier, the man accused of killing Non Pareil Businessman, Chandrapaul Persaud, called “Kero man” yesterday told the court that he was in Linden at the time of the killing. Collier yesterday led his defence before trial judge Justice Winston Patterson, after a no case submission by Collier’s lawyer Lyndon Amsterdam was overruled. [...]
Man remanded for breaking into ex lover’s premises
Courtney Wilson was remanded to jail yesterday after it was alleged that he broke into the home of his ex-lover and stole articles worth in excess of $100,000. appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer the charges against him. The man was charged with break and enter and simple larceny when he was [...]
Bollywood Divas concert pushed to Nov 19
- Musicians fail to get visas The Bollywood Divas Concert which was scheduled for this evening has been pushed to November 19 after musicians attached to singer Sunidhi Chauhan could not acquire visas on time. Up to last evening, Bollywood stars Neha Dhupia and Riya Sen were in London and were expected to still come [...]
Eid ul Adha to be observed on Sunday
The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) has announced that the crescent of Eid ul Adha has been sighted and Eid ul Adha, also known as festival of Sacrifice, will be observed on tomorrow. A release from the CIOG also stated that the day of Arafah will be commemorated on today. Eid ul Adha is [...]
