Court places Kwame Mc Coy on bond to keep the peace
- on assault threatening language charges Avoiding eye contact with journalists outside the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, Information and Press Liaison to former President Bharrat Jagdeo Kwame Mc Coy headed straight to his waiting vehicle yesterday after appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine- Beharry on charges of assault and threatening language. Mc Coy who was [...]
Political parties to work together on 2012 budget preparations
Several issues pertinent to the country’s development were raised and discussed at another meeting held between the two parliamentary opposition parties and a team led by President Donald Ramotar yesterday. The two sides which comprised A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), the Alliance for Change (AFC) and the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) met yesterday [...]
Commissioner accused of rape… Felix calls for Greene to do the “Honourable thing” and resign
-Top Cop was implicated in similar allegations in 1978, 1994 Winston Felix, the immediate predecessor to the current Commissioner of Police Henry Greene says that the incumbent Top Cop should forthwith do the “Honourable thing,” and tender his resignation in the face of the damning allegations against him. Felix, whose term of [...]
Porter killed in Haags Bosch garbage pit
A porter employed at the Haags Bosch dumpsite behind Eccles Industrial site, East Bank Demerara was crushed to death shortly after 14:00 hrs yesterday by a disposal truck in one of the garbage pits. Sources identified the victim as Clive Chisholm but were unable to ascertain his age or address. The facility was quickly [...]
APNU looking to Parliament to overhaul GECOM
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) will be using its influence in the 10th Parliament to seek a complete overhaul of the Guyana Elections Commission in its current form. This is according to Prime Ministerial Candidate of the partnership, Dr Rupert Roopnarine, who yesterday told media operatives that they will need the [...]
Protestors target Top Cop’s home
A Partnership for National Unity’s youth arm ‘Youth for Transformational Change’ last evening took their protest activity to the residence of the Commissioner of Police Henry Greene who is currently embroiled in a rape allegation. The youths as well as some middle aged adults assembled in front of the Commissioner’s residence in the Lamaha [...]
Agriculture Focus
One of the most intriguing ministerial appointments made by President Ramotar was that of Dr Leslie Ramsammy to Agriculture. While we would not question Dr Ramsammy’s obvious intelligence, the learning curve he has to ascend will certainly pose challenges both to him and the sector. It is very heartening that he has thought it [...]
Surely, no opposition can be that silly or suicidal
Let’s quote from the KN editorial of Wednesday, Dec 14; “…his suggestion (Mr. David Granger) that there must be a tripartite committee established to draft the budget goes beyond the US model.” In politics there is the concept that the Germans give us – realpolitik. This type of hard politics is practised throughout the [...]
Dem boys seh…Don’t run yet Brazzy
People either funny or stupid. In 1992 nuff of dem PNC people break up all dem car that name Civic. People who had Honda Civic cry. Some of dem Honda Civic owner did vote fuh PNC but people still break up dem car because it had ‘Civic’ write pun it. That was de year [...]
WHAT ABOUT THE LABOUR MOVEMENT AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR?
The moment of truth has arrived for the President of Guyana. On and off the campaign trail he has indicated that he was willing to consider the ideas of the opposition parties. The results of the elections has virtually landed the government in a situation whereby it will be forced into some form of [...]
A very open President
Dear Editor, A changing political culture is indeed with us. This new political culture is influencing our politicians to act and think differently so as to reach out to the population and their constituency. President Donald Ramotar—and my heartiest congratulations to him on ascending to the presidency—at the end of every day, shares the [...]
More on the NBS managers issue
Dear Sir, Some time ago, the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) issued a Press Release calling for an independent investigation into how the three Managers of NBS came to be charged in the first place without any evidence. Such an investigation, according to the GHRA, will begin to restore much needed faith in [...]
How to pick a Minister
Dear Editor, One of the reasons given for the bunch of recycled and reshuffled Ministers in the present Cabinet is that the President’s choice is limited to the PPP/C list of candidates. The million dollar question is, ‘why limit yourself only to the PPP list?’ Those who have ears to hear and eyes [...]
Clarification on the Begging Bowl
The Editor, I refer to the letter “Begging Bowl Comes Out” in the edition of Wednesday December 14, 2011. Both the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony and his Permanent Secretary Mr. Alfred King have responded adequately to this issue in another section of the print media. The over-enthusiastic actions [...]
A query for the Bar Association
Dear Editor, I would like to be advised by the Bar Association whether a person who is guilty of conspiring to put people before the Courts on trumped up charges can be qualified to hold the office of Minister of Government under the constitution of Guyana. K Singh.
Golden Jaguars head coach appeals for unity towards football development
Caledonia arrives this week for K&S action, tourney continues today Head coach of Guyana’s football team, the Golden Jaguars, Jamal Shabazz has made a spirited call for Guyanese to unite towards one cause when he hosted a press conference at the Princess Hotel International Providence EBD yesterday afternoon. The Trinidadian was joined by the [...]
GFA /Banks Beer Knockout Cup…Alpha United sends ominous warning to all pretenders
-Beacons cruise past Flamingo Club champions Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United sent an ominous warning to all pretenders to their throne that they are not in any mood to accommodate such after inflicting a crushing 11-0 win over a hapless and clearly outclassed Charlestown United in the first game of a double header in [...]
‘Reds’ stresses importance of history and Guyana’s cricket at GCB Awards ceremony
The annual Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Awards ceremony took place at the Umana Yana and Guyanese International radio broadcaster Joseph ‘Reds’ Pereira spoke about the importance of history and the need for unity among local cricket Administrators during the feature address. West Indies leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo was named Male Guyana cricketer of the year, [...]
Edghill/Meusa too good for Lowe/Alleyne
-win Senior Mixed Doubles title The Chelsea Edghill and Paul Meusa pair survived an intense battle against the Joel Alleyne and Trenace Lowe duo last night, winning the Senior Mixed Doubles title after an impressive bout of rallies when the National Table Tennis Championships continued. Alleyne and Lowe easily won the first set [...]
Guinness Greatest in the da Streets’ Futsal Tournament…West Front Road, Back Circle set up dream final tonight
-Guinness Bar, Upper Level battle for $100,000 They are two teams that bring a large band of supporters and when they clash in the final of this year’s ‘Guinness Greatest in the da Streets’ Futsal Tournament, it is certain that the noise that will emanate from the arena will be heard way back [...]
Coalpot Restaurant latest to support Banks Knockout Cup
The Guyana Football Association (GFA) / Banks Beer Knockout Cup received additional support when Coalpot Restaurant became the latest entity to join the growing list of sponsors after handing over a cheque for an undisclosed sum yesterday at the entity’s location on Carmichael Street. Handing over the cheque was CEO Clint Bailey, who [...]
LABA U-23 basketball c/ship bounces off today at MSC
-Flames take on Raiders, Kings face Jets After more than a year of inactivity as it relates to competitive club basketball under the aegis of the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) due to the unavailability of proper playing venues, the governing body LABA will bounce off its Under-23 League Championship today with a double [...]
Bakewell maintains partnership with Topp XX & Buxton Stars for K&S tourney
Bakery Giants Bakewell, has maintained its support of the most successful team in the 22-year history of the annual Kashif & Shanghai knock-out football extravaganza, Bakewell Topp XX and Bakewell Buxton Stars. The entity has made a timely injection of financial and other assistance to the respective clubs ahead of their participation in [...]
One new event added to Kennard memorial Horserace meet
Stakes now rise to over $6.7M As entries continue to pour in for the Kennard Memorial annual One Day Boxing Day Horserace meet one new event has been added to the list of races by the organizers of the activity making it a 10 race card which is slated for Monday December [...]
Excitement expected at Georgetown Turf Club race Meet on Sunday at Mocha
The Georgetown Turf Club is back and they will hope with a bang as they stage a seven event racehorse Meet on Sunday at their Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara racetrack starting at 12:30pm. Work has been done to the facility and even the access road has been spruced up so patrons would [...]
