President orders external help with investigation
Top Cop steps aside over rape allegation … President Donald Ramotar has announced that Assistant Commissioner of Police Leroy Brummel will head the force in the absence of embattled Commissioner Henry Greene, who is to proceed on leave to facilitate an investigation into a rape allegation that was made against him. Reports reaching Kaieteur News [...]
Winston Felix, Ronald Bulkan, David Hinds, Attorney James Bond for 10th Parliament
…several familiar PNCR faces absent Several hardcore activists of the Working People’s Alliance, a Former Police Commissioner, a young attorney and a number of new faces will be in the parliament to represent A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) when the 10th Parliament is convened come January. Gone are several stalwarts including former Parliamentarians [...]
Sister donates kidney to 22-year-old
Even as the New Year is swiftly approaching 22-year-old Diana Williams has been given another chance to lead a vastly improved life. One year ago, that was merely a hope as the young woman and her loved ones were worried about her health. Williams who experienced weakness, shortness of breath, and swelling of the kidney [...]
Dem boys seh…Henry run out de kitchen
Old people always seh that if you can’t stand de heat get out of de kitchen. Henry de Yellow run out of de kitchen because he get caught up in de heat. He didn’t learn de lesson that he should keep his God-given tool in he pants. He know bout weapon because he is a [...]
Kwame Mc Coy charged with assault, threatening language
– placed on bond to keep the peace Surrounded by journalists and a throng of curious onlookers, Information and Press Liaison to the President Kwame Mc Coy entered the Georgetown Magistrates Court yesterday to answer to charges of assault and threatening language. Mc Coy, represented by Senior Counsel Bernard De Santos, was [...]
He made the skies safer for local pilots…Retired Deputy Director of Civil Aviation Aubrey Alexander is a Special Person
by Michael Jordan “I was uncompromising in advocating safety in civil aviation, and I brooked no interference from the politicians…Civil aviation is a serious matter and I took it very seriously. “ It’s amazing that a man who retired almost two decades ago can still speak with such passion about a career [...]
Writ filed in court to reduce Jagdeo’s pension, benefits
Executive member of the Working People’s Alliance, Desmond Trotman, has filed a writ in the High Court to reverse the Former Presidents (Benefits and Other Facilities) Act 2009. The affidavit was drawn by Attorney-At-Law, Christopher Ram, on behalf of Desmond Trotman. The Attorney General is sued as the representative of the State of [...]
Georgetown shoplifters caught in Berbice
Two women from Plaisance and a taxi driver are now in police custody after they were caught on security camera shoplifting. They had raided a number of stores in the Rose Hall Town area. According to Proprietor of Imran and Sons General Store in Rose Hall Town, he was at his other store in the [...]
Scotia Bank takes Christmas to the less fortunate
For this Christmas season, Scotia Bank continued one of their annual donations to the less fortunate. Christmas means different things to different people, at Scotia Bank every year at Christmas time the staff, family and friends get together for an evening of caroling, sharing and giving. On Wednesday last, a team from the bank walked [...]
Christmas gift for poor family
The Norton family of Pike Street, Kitty, Georgetown was the beneficiary of an eight-week environmental programme by the students of the University of Guyana (UG). The programme started in September and concluded in November. According to one of the students, every year the students from the Environmental and Social Work Department of UG participate in [...]
E’bo farmer wins $3M in “cold hard cash!”
- plans to buy more land to expand business A 31-year-old farmer, who toiled day and night to maintain his wife and two daughters, on Wednesday, almost “dropped to the floor” as he instantly became a winner of $3M through the Courts Vault promotion. The farmer, Deonauth Deodat, of North Plantation, East Bank Essequibo, chose [...]
Duo faces court over stolen chicken burger
The chuckles in the courtroom were almost endless after the gathering heard that a man and woman were charged for stealing two chicken burgers worth $1,200 from Jerries Restaurant and Bar. Gregory Blair of 165 Charlotte Street appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on Friday, charged with simple larceny while his alleged accomplice, Latoya [...]
The Obstacle in our Path
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a road. The king then hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but [...]
GT&T’s Jingle and Song Competition…$$M up for grabs in English segment’s grand finale
The 2011 General and Regional Elections may be over but a different kind of campaigning and voting is currently sweeping Guyana. And it is of a more sophisticated style. Contestants in the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T)’s Jingle and Song Competition, have been hitting the streets, sharing business cards and other flyers as [...]
DPP recommends assault charges for Odinga Lumumba
The Director of Public Prosecutions has recommended that Presidential Adviser Odinga Lumumba be charged for the alleged assault of presiding officer Onika Beckles on Elections Day. Lumumba is likely to appear in court this week. Beckles was allegedly forced to call in the police on November 28 at an Aubrey Barker Road Polling Station after [...]
President orders external help with investigation
… Top Cop steps aside over rape allegation President Donald Ramotar has announced that Assistant Commissioner of Police Leroy Brummel will head the force in the absence of embattled Commissioner Henry Greene, who is to proceed on leave to facilitate an investigation into a rape allegation that was made against him. Reports reaching Kaieteur [...]
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People’s Institutions
We would hope that the new government – in whatever form it eventually settles into – will take a hard look at the breakdown of our societal institutions – not just the governmental ones being emphasised. We witness the deleterious effects everywhere, exemplified by drug and alcohol abuse, murders; various other crimes against fellow [...]
E-Networks Inc. tangibly assists ten orphanages
Over 100 orphans domiciled at the Sophia Care Centre now have the opportunity to broaden their scope of learning, compliments of E-Networks Inc., after the company made it possible for the institution to access over 80 television channels – a development that will assist the children with improving their educational abilities. The simple ceremony which [...]
I don’t have time to waste
By Adam Harris In my life I have been accused of many things, but never of being a spy. Even when I was married I could not find the time nor bring myself to go spying on my wife. Of course, I grew up in a family where the operative word was trust. To this [...]
ImmigrationTALK – Know Before You Go – Travel Checklist
By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram, As the holiday season is here, many of you will be travelling internationally to be with friends and family. Dealing with immigration and customs can be a stressful experience but we will offer you some travel tips to make your experience less burdensome. TRAVEL TIPS: 1. Have all the [...]
Government contract awards: less waste and fraud, more social justice
It comes as no surprise that many persons in recent weeks have already placed the Government contracts award system (the Public Procurement system) on the top of the list for a major overhaul by the new Parliament. Public Procurement has long remained a source of open political friction, coupled with the fact that [...]
From the Diaspora…DOES GRANGER CONTROL APNU
By Ralph Seeram “Ah glad fuh come and see yuh but I ain’t coming to GT while dem people marching,” my friend said on the other end of the phone. My friend had learnt that I was in Guyana. He was not alone in his fear of coming to the city. My regular taxi [...]
Violent brothers attack, brutally chop teen during robbery
A 19-year-old victim nursing chop wounds after a brutal cutlass attack landed him in the hospital is asking the police to probe deeper into the incident since his attackers are regular culprits of such acts and as far as he is aware, he is the third person to suffer at the hands [...]
Christmas at Dharma Shala
Dharm Shala, a Non- Governmental Organization, on Tuesday last, received a cash donation of $250,000 from the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG). The Dharm Shala was founded by Ramsaroop Maharaz in 1921 and caters for the homeless. According to a representative from CIOG, the organization has been working with the Dharm Shala [...]
