Two other boys implicate Imam
…as sex probe widens Two other boys have alleged that they were sexually molested by an Imam, and they are expected to have medical examinations today to confirm their stories. An official from the Child Protection Agency has stated that the two youngsters have been located and have given statements to investigators. Initially [...]
Second woman alleges rape by Dr Sahadeo
– to contact Medical Council A second woman has indicated that she will speak to the Medical Council of Guyana about being allegedly raped by Dr. Rama Sahadeo 29 years ago. The woman has indicated that she will contact the Council within a few days. She had testified to the Council in 1997, [...]
Police reaches Barbados without Sheema Mangar’s samples
- claims he forgot them Despite the public interest and a burning desire for justice, the case of murdered bank employee Sheema Mangar is heading for the cold case cabinet. Mangar was killed in September 2010 when she was run over by a car in Camp Street as she tried to retrieve [...]
Tree crashes on North East La Penitence home
There were resounding calls yesterday for the Mayor and City Council to remove all trees that are in close proximity to buildings. But those calls came too late for 73-year-old Shieldston Roberts. A huge palm tree crashed down on his home at Lot 497 Kiskadee Drive North East La Penitence, at around 14:00 hrs. The [...]
Dem boys seh…De Rat getting a smelly gift fuh he birthday, today
Today is de Big Rat birthday but he not happy. He watching jail. Dem boys buy he gift. Dem buy a pair of handcuff, footcuffs and that thing round de waist wha dem does attach de footcuff to. Dem boys also buy two pumpkin-coloured jump suit—one fuh he and one fuh he best friend Bobby. [...]
Opposition leader’s sister succumbs to cancer
Former diplomat, Yvonne Mbozi died yesterday at the St Joseph Mercy Hospital, after a period of illness. She was 79. A sister of Leader of the opposition Brigadier (ret) David Granger, she served as Consul General in New York. She was Chief of Protocol in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms Mbozi was married to [...]
$110M contract inked to monitor mangrove planting
Guyana will over the next two years expend some $110,117,966.87 (€419,000) to pay for overseas help in the form of technical support for its Mangrove Restoration Programme. Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon on Thursday last announced that Cabinet had a no objection in awarding the contract. The funds have found their way [...]
Banks DIH auditors to get $12.5M per annum
Annual Shareholders’ Meeting… Banks DIH has set aside $12.5M in remuneration for its auditors, while the beverage company will pay its non-executive vice chairman, $856,627 per annum. Non-executive directors will receive $713,856 per annum. The auditors are Jack Alli and Sons. The board of directors comprises Executive Directors who are Chairman/ Managing Director Clifford Barrington [...]
Firearm, ammo tendered in Stewartville murder trial
Policeman Hazrad Mohamed was another witness called upon to give evidence in the Stewartville murder trial as the matter continued Friday before Justice Franklyn Holder. Peter Ray Kassim, called ‘Donkey’, and Satanand Sahadeo, called ‘Boyso’, are accused of murdering and robbing Vishnu Santi, on July 27, 2005. Santi was shot several times about the body [...]
Illegal street lamps account for $18M in losses at GPL
- 3,800 illegal street lamps found by power company By Rabindra Rooplall Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has identified 3,800 illegal street lamps across the regions as being a contributory factor to electricity theft in the system which cost the power company approximately $18M per month. According to Field Services Manager of GPL, Looknauth [...]
Stay off Number 63 Beach until dead fish removed
- Committee Chairman The Chairman of the Number 63 Beach Committee, Adrian Anamayah is advising persons to stay off the beach until all the dead fishes that have washed up there are removed. Anamayah told Kaieteur News that Drainage and Irrigation workers from the Number 52-74 Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) have been tasked with cleaning [...]
Granger demands probe into administration of hinterland schools
- Education Minister welcomes intervention The enhancement of dormitories in hinterland schools has apparently now turned into a political debate between the main opposition party, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Government. Opposition Leader, Brigadier (rtd.) David Granger, has called for an immediate, independent investigation into the administration of hinterland secondary schools, especially those [...]
James Krakowsky carts off spoils as GASP stages season opener
James Krakowsky started the year of activities on a positive note when he defeated a team of worthwhile contenders to cart off the honours when the Guyana Association of Scrabble Players (GASP) opened its season with the Gasp Open Championships at the Bank of Guyana Sports Club yesterday afternoon. Prudence Edwards also demonstrated vast improvement [...]
McPherson strokes 110; Achievers & Blairmont reach quarters
Memorex/Leslie Amsterdam Memorial U-17 cricket Guyana Under-15 batsman, Quacy McPherson stroked 110 for Achievers of West Berbice, his second century in the competition to spearhead them to an innings and 105 run win over Bush Lot United. The win cemented Achievers’ position at the top of Zone A and their place in the quarter finals [...]
Windies girls to face India at home
Bridgetown, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Panel yesterday named a strong team to face India in an eight-match series next month. The Windies will host the Indians in three One-Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals between February 18 and March 4. Before the start of the series the Windies will have a [...]
No.70 Young Stars into playoffs powered by Yacoob’s 118*
NBS 2nd div. 40 over cricket A brilliant, undefeated century from Naeem Yacoob was the cornerstone of No.70 Young Stars easy victory over No.69 Red Rose which ensured they made a clean sweep of Zone N and securing their place in the last-16 playoffs of the 2011 New Building Society second-division 40 over cricket competition [...]
Westminster Scheme a hotspot for criminals
- but residents cry victimisation after arrests Several residents of Westminster are crying victimisation after an early morning police raid yesterday led to several homes being searched and the arrest of at least two men. Westminster Phase Two, one of the number of new housing schemes bordering La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, [...]
Owners of damaged vehicles scoff at paltry compensation
Tainted Guyoil fuel… Although Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) has been reimbursing motorists whose vehicles were damaged by tainted gasoline from the company’s Essequibo Coast outlet, those who have suffered losses say that the $10,000 being offered is inadequate. Several vehicle owners have disclosed that due to the severity of the problem with [...]
Con artist finds Jesus after being sent to jail
A man, who used a number of city hotels to fleece unsuspecting jewelers for gold, was on Wednesday sentenced to 19 years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to six charges that included gaining by false pretence, escaping lawful custody and simple larceny. Mohammed Ali of Lot 30 Albouystown appeared before Magistrate Sueanna [...]
ENTER THE DRAGON
On Monday we will enter the dragon or the dragon will enter our lives. Monday January 23 is the first day of the Chinese New Year which will end on February 9, 2013. This year, 2012, is the Year of the Dragon. The dates for the Chinese Horoscope coincide with the lunar calendar. As with [...]
IMCs are no colonial aberrations
Colonial administration was exploitative and oppressive. It denied the working class their just dues, but on no account can it be said to have been incompetent. When the British left this country, Georgetown was a fine city. It was well administered. Georgetown was a model city, the pride and envy of the Caribbean. Today it [...]
A new government can cancel contracts
Dear Editor, Dr. Luncheon and the PPP are wrong on the contract issue. Their position that Guyana is tied to the Jagdeo contracts and cannot cancel those contracts is flawed. A new government has the executive power to review previous contracts and to cancel those contracts. It is within the inherent authority of a new [...]
I salute the persons who reported this matter
Dear Editor, I am deeply disturbed after reading about the horrific incident that transpired with the young boys who were molested in the heart of my community and from all appearances at a place which is supposed to be “safe”. I trust that this incident will get the strong condemnation it deserves, and while the [...]
We should seek professional people instead of one individual hogging several positions at once like a “jack of all”
Dear Editor, I would like to share what I consider an example of crass opportunism and an attempt at exercising undue pressure and influence on our President. I refer to a letter purportedly written in the Stabroek News by one Andrea Thomas and in the Guyana Chronicle by “name withheld”, both on 20/1/2012, applauding the [...]
We need to educate our people in keeping with the criminal evolution
Dear Editor, My response to two acquaintances who questioned my motivation for speaking on issues of policing and public safety is that I still have the best interest of the Guyana Police Force at heart; that I probably did not do enough to effect positive change during my time as a serving member in the [...]
