Ed Ahmad accused of bringing immigrants’ ruin
- scores, if not hundreds, of Guyanese immigrants are facing financial ruin - Stated that he earned degrees from College in Manhattan, but institution has no record of him. By ADAM B. ELLICK (New York Times) For years, a self-made real estate magnate named Edul Ahmad personified the collective dreams of Richmond Hill, Queens, which [...]
Irfaan Ali sues KN for $100M over ‘mansion’ story
…seeks further $20M in damages Housing Minister Irfaan Ali has sued Kaieteur News for $100M over a front page in New Year’s Day edition under the headline “After two years as Minister Irfaan Ali builds mansion and pool house’. The lawsuit was filed in the High Court yesterday by the Minsiter’s Attorney-at-law, Parag Hukumchand who [...]
Six days later foreign investigators still to interview ‘victim’
Top Cop rape probe… While there is silence surrounding the investigation into allegations of rape against Police Commissioner Henry Greene, the woman who made the accusations is adamant that she will not be letting go of the matter. Speaking with this newspaper last night, the 34-year-old woman said that since giving [...]
Guyanese rapist among Canada’s ten ‘Most wanted’
Canadian police and border agents have stepped up their search for a Guyanese who is included in the Top 10 of the country’s “Most Wanted” criminals and street thugs. Guyanese Vibert ‘Tiger’ Henry, 45, has been on the escaped list for five years to avoid facing sex charges. The Canadian authorities claim [...]
Stabroek Traffic signal to finally start working after TWO DECADES
…entire market area for complete overhaul – Ministry Official After being defunct for more than two decades, the traffic signal (light) outside the Stabroek Market Square will this week be operational once again. Yesterday technicians from the Ministry of Public Works and Communications were observed effecting repairs to the traffic signal. Terrence [...]
Gunmen steal car to escape after robbing popular Cummings Lodge bar
Three bandits stormed into the popular “Big B General Store, Snackette and Bar” at Lot 72 Fourth Street, Cummings Lodge on Saturday evening, robbing customers and employees of the business of an undisclosed amount of cash and valuables. Reports are that around 19:30 hrs, 37-year-old Sharon James, who is employed as a salesgirl [...]
On a mission to empower women, Yetrawatee Katryan is a ‘Special Person’
Pull Quote: “I don’t say you have to. I don’t say I have the power to change anybody’s life. But I am here as an encouragement… to show people the options, to make the referrals, and with that kind of enlightenment, I hope I can make a difference in somebody’s life.” By Leon Suseran Women [...]
Cops accused of raping detained 12-year-old in police station
Two Police Constables from the Port Kaituma Police Station are under close arrest for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl while she was in custody. The incident reportedly occurred late in December 2011 Kaieteur News understands that the child was arrested for simple larceny and was reportedly placed in a cell. The girl alleged that while [...]
Guyana needs more foster parents! – CPA
With Guyana now intensifying its foster care system, there is still a far way to go as it relates to getting sufficient foster homes, this was according to Director of Child Care in Guyana, Miss Ann Greene. Greene said that despite the support that the Child Protection Agency (CPA) is receiving from the public, the [...]
Parika Taxi drivers frustrated by police actions
Taxi drivers operating at the Parika Stelling area have expressed frustration over what they consider ‘police harassment’ while carrying out their daily trade. The drivers claimed that over the past month or so, they have not been allowed to go onto the Parika Stelling to ‘solicit passengers’, which is hampering their livelihood. Kaieteur news understands [...]
Private schools must follow set curriculum – Education Minister
Education Minister, Priya Manickchand has stated that the Ministry is insisting that all private schools follow the set curriculum so as to ensure that the students receive the required knowledge and skills they need. She indicated that while she has not yet met the private school proprietors, it is expected that such entities would be [...]
East Canje Lions Club reaches out to less fortunate
The East Canje Lions Club as part of its continued Community outreach drive recently carried out a number of initiatives to the benefit of several persons in the East Canje, Berbice area. The club, among its activities, distributed wheelchairs and walkers to differently-abled residents. Visits were also made to the Dharam Shala home situated under [...]
Sachia Vickery wins 48th Copa del Café U-18 tennis title
Sachia Vickery of the USA defeated Christina Makarova of the USA 7-6, 6-1 to claim the 48th Copa del Café U-18 tennis title on Friday in Costa Rica. In the girls draw, Rebecca Peterson of Sweden bested the Russian Daria Salnikova 7-6, 6-2, while the strong Vickery, who is of Guyanese roots, defeated Alejandra Cisneros [...]
Keavon Bess is new GABBFF President
Attorney-at-Law Keavon Bess was yesterday elected as the new President of the Guyana Amateur Body Building and Fitness Federation (GABBFF) when that entity held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Olympic House, High Street. Bess, who is now heading a young committee made up of a few stalwarts in the sport, noted that he will [...]
Lady Jags lose to Cuba 1-5; Puerto Rico 1 Trinidad 0
CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship – Cuba Guyana will face neighbours Trinidad and Tobago today in their second game of the CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Champion being contested in Cuba at the Estadio Pedro Marrero Ciudad de La Habana. Both countries lost their respective opening games on Saturday, Guyana losing to the host nation 1-5 after scoring [...]
DCC sets up cricket village to show Regional T20 Tournament live
The Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary throughout the year 2012 in which the club will be hosting a number of fund raising events and activities aimed at achieving the objectives of fostering the development of the infrastructure , practice facilities for the benefit of its cricketers development and the wider community. [...]
Hamid guides Wakenaam All Star to victory
A fine all round performance by Fazeena Hamid guided Wakenaam All star to a comfortable 10 wicket victory over Wakenaam Titans in the lone female match of the Sans Souci Police Station and the Wakenaam Policing youth groups sponsored softball cricket competition at Belle Plaine, Wakenaam. In the match which was of 6 overs duration, Wakenaam Titans batted [...]
RCMTC to kick start 2012 racing season with sprint meet
With the close of the 2011 horseracing season, the over five weeks break should be enough for the horses to rest, recuperate and get themselves rejuvenated before they get back into action for the new season. The racetracks, owners, trainers and grooms are also using the opportunity to reorganise. The turfites and the betting boys [...]
Guyana Karate Association President promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt
Sensei Ricky Jagnarain, President of the Guyana Karate Association (GKA) was promoted to Godan (5th Degree Black Belt by the World United Karate Organization (WUKO). He is now the highest ranking WUKO- Guyana member. Sensei Jagnarain resides in Tampa, Florida and is very much active in promoting Guyana Karate in the USA and the wider [...]
Education Minister threatens to penalise contractors for unwarranted delays
Failure on the part of contractors to complete projects within the stipulated contractual period could see penalties being swiftly applied. This assertion was made by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand even as she commented on contracted school projects that have been gaining the attention of the media. According to the Minister, she along [...]
Mahaica businessman runs and leaves shop to bandits
A bandit took advantage of a terrified businessman’s fear by robbing him of $250,000, while the man was trying to secure himself in his house trying to escape from what he was sure was a robbery about to happen. The bandit had posed as a customer and entered the business place of 49-year-old [...]
Town Clerk still to justify incentive payout
As investigations continue into the alleged maladministration and financial records of the Mayor and City Council (MCC) that was brought to the attention of the Local Government Ministry, Minister within the Ministry of Local Government, Norman Whittaker, has expressed dissatisfaction with the responses thus far from the senior staff involved in the matter. [...]
Murder case of slain Robb Street granny again adjourned
– Police not in receipt of case file The Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murder of 72 year old Robb Street resident, Clementine Fiedtkou-Parris, was once again postponed when the matter was called up last Thursday. Appearing before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell are four men who are accused of killing the elderly woman [...]
Guyanese mosque firebomber faces life in prison for hate crimes
(NEW YORK, CMC) – Prosecutors here say that a Guyanese-born man who went on a New Year’s Day firebombing spree faces a maximum sentence of life in prison on charges that include committing arson as a hate crime. Ray Lazier Lengend, 40, was arraigned at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, where he is undergoing [...]
World Hindi Day celebrated in Berbice
The Guyana Hindi Prachar Sabha commemorated World Hindi Day on Sunday with a rich cultural programme of songs, dances, Hindi recitals and literature display at the University of Guyana Berbice Campus. The External Affairs Ministry of India declares January 10 each year as World Hindi Day, but the event was commemorated on [...]
