PPP/C supporter dies on way to rally
Soman Dookram was described by his family as a very strong People’s Progressive Party supporter. They say that the man died doing what he loved best. According to reports, Dookram, 60, was pronounced dead on arrival at the West Demerara Regional Hospital some time around 14:30 hours on Sunday. His wife, Hansrani Dookram, said [...]
Mocha residents irked by rapid deterioration of renovated road
Two months after the Mocha road was renovated by the Ministry of Public Works, residents are appalled at the deterioration in such a short time span. “We want the same contractors who got truck brucking up the road to fix it back.” Last September residents protested the deplorable conditions of the road [...]
Police arrest pensioner, heckler at PPP meeting
A number of persons were accosted while one man was arrested by police and placed in the lock ups overnight at the Reliance police station for heckling at a PPP political meeting at Betsy Ground. The detained person was released a day later without a charge. The meeting was held on Sunday in front [...]
Alleged gun-butting of resident…Cops take statement from Kwame Mc Coy
Police have reportedly taken a statement from Information Liaison to the President, Kwame Mc Coy, concerning his alleged gun-butting of 50-year-old Clifton Stewart. Kaieteur News understands that Mc Coy gave a statement to ranks at the Brickdam Police Station yesterday. However, it is unclear whether he will be charged. Stewart, a seaman of Joseph [...]
113 murders in ten months
–domestic-related and disorderly killings up There has been a drastic increase in domestic-related and disorderly murders within the past ten months, but execution-style killings and murders committed during armed robberies have dropped significantly. According to statistics released by the Guyana Police Force, 113 people were murdered between January and October 31, this year. There [...]
I sat eight feet away from Gail Teixeira
Why do we, Guyanese embarrass ourselves interminably in the eyes of the world? Why our only university appears so disheveled in the eyes of the world? It was announced several times in the newspapers that the Department of Government and International Affairs at UG was hosting a presidential debate. I am a member of that [...]
VOTER APATHY IS EXAGERRATED IN GUYANA
The idea that a large percentage of the Guyanese people stay away from the polls as a rejection of the politics of Guyana is a misplaced idea that stems from a flawed analysis of the voter turn out in 2006. An understanding of voting trends in Guyana will debunk the notion that voter apathy is [...]
When abuse becomes the norm
There are two more weeks to the elections and in that period many are expecting even worse behaviour on the campaign trail. Usually, election campaigns are usually forums where each political party seeks to gain the largest bloc of voters. To do this they would level the most scathing criticisms of their opponents. This [...]
Dem boys seh…Bar Rat kill a pensioner and lock up one
Every day Bar Rat proving to be worse than people think. A old man decide to write to he fuh get he pension. He mek de man get he pension wid conditions. De man had to go to every rally. And de man use to guh other wise Bar Rat woulda instruct to tek [...]
Some searching questions for the Presidential Candidates
Dear Editor, The Presidential Candidates’ debate at UG is a positive beginning towards exposing the public to the different viewpoints. The devoted party faithfuls will back their own candidate no matter what is said or done. However, those on the borderline or undecided, or those who are issue-oriented will look at the greater concerns [...]
Ravi Dev and his cheap argument on diminishing Indian votes
Dear Editor, Two weeks before General Elections, one that will truly be a watershed event in our country’s evolution and history, Ravi Dev (Kaieteur News, 20th November 2011) has chosen to reveal what has been a little secret. That is today’s Indians comprise “far below 40% of the population”- informed observers places it [...]
Taming the hate and rancor down for nation building
Dear Editor, I have followed the political campaigning and have from time to time made comments to a number of letters and article from different contributors from across the spectrum on a number of issues. But of all the issues and observations I have made, this one is really affecting me and it [...]
City Hall ends amnesty to delinquent ratepayers
The period of amnesty that the Mayor and City Council extended to delinquent rate-payers has ended. City Hall is now warning that businesses are now expected to pay up their rates as prescribed by law. “Those homeowners, who did not take advantage of that facility (the amnesty), missed a great opportunity to settle their [...]
Woman remanded on drug possession charges in Bartica
A woman residing at 3615 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was yesterday remanded after she was charged with drug possession in Bartica. Ayodele Williams appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine- Beharry and pleaded not guilty. In Bartica she had in her possession 239 grams of cannabis for the [...]
Contaminated trench affects Mahaicony residents
Mahaicony residents are seeking help from the authorities after suffering financial and nutritional losses due to chemical contamination of a drain used by the local animals as drinking water. According to Nalinie, the NDC would usually send someone to cut the grass around the trench in the Backdam, but since last year [...]
Political parties ink their commitment to “making children visible”
– plans for children in the future highlighted by politicians Representatives of the political parties contesting for the 2011 General Elections in Guyana were yesterday called upon by the Rights of the Child Commission (RCC) and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to articulate their commitment to the positions firmly held by their [...]
DDL, household waste not cause of Little Diamond stench – EPA to continue investigations
The source of the odour emanating from the waterways within the vicinity of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and Prospect, East Bank Demerara (EBD), for the past four months, still remains unknown. Samples taken by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and tested by the Guyana Sugar Corporation laboratory proved that neither DDL nor neighbouring residents [...]
FIFA WCQ Group B – Golden Jaguars face Soca Warriors in return game today
Shabazz announce 6 changes to starting lineup Having already qualified for the third-round of the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 qualifying competition, Guyana’s National Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz yesterday announced six changes to the starting team for the Golden Jaguars return match against Trinidad and Tobago today at the Hasley Crawford Stadium in [...]
Historic National Schools’ Championships start today
The National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships scores another first today when the Swimming Championships is held at the National Aquatic Centre being the first event to host a national competition at the Olympic-sized 50m pool. As if that is not enough, it will be the first time in [...]
Dravid ton puts India in control
Kolkata, (AFP): Rahul Dravid cracked a brilliant 119 to put India on course for a big total on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. The 38-year-old batsman hit two sixes and nine fours in his 36th Test hundred, and the fifth [...]
They did it for the sixth consecutive time
By Rawle Welch They are the best in the Caribbean, they’ve played on the international stage against some of the best exponents of Sevens rugby time and again, but yet at home after all their achievements, they still suffer the indignity of being one of the least recognized or even respected sporting teams. The [...]
Craig Campbell and Deochand Singh claim titles
Lewis/Lopes scores upset win in Men’s Doubles The Pegasus Tennis Open continued with an action packed weekend as matches were played in the Junior, Novice and Senior categories. Highlights were wins in the Boys 14 category where Craig Campbell overcame the more experienced Judah Stephney in a closely matched final 7-6, 6-4 [...]
GFA / President Beer Super League…Army, Police, Northern Rangers in winners’ row
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) made it two wins from as many matches when they defeated Sunburst Camptown 4-2 on penalty kicks after regulation time failed to separate the 1-1 stalemate as play in the GFA / President Beer Super League continued on Sunday with a triple-header, at the GFC ground. In the [...]
Diamond Mineral Water cycle road race set for Sunday
National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohamed has organized the 12th Annual Diamond Mineral Water 50 Miles Road Cycle Race to close off his cycling events for the year 2011. The race will commence on Sunday, November 20 from Wales Police Station at 09:00hrs; proceed to Bushy Park on the East Bank of Demerara [...]
2nd Powerade 11 Race Cycling Meet… Persaud takes feature 30-lap contest
Seasoned cyclist Robin Persaud has continued his good showing this year with yet another win, this time he pedaled to victory in the feature 30-lap contest at the Second Annual Powerade sponsored 11-Race Cycling Meet held at the inner circuit of the National Park on Saturday last. When Persaud crossed the finish [...]
