Imam released again on $200,000 station bail
-as medical reports show seven boys molested The 35-year-old Imam at the centre of a growing sexual abuse scandal was released on a further $200,000 station bail yesterday as medical tests confirmed that seven of his accusers were molested. Police are expected to send a file containing the statements of the first three accusers to [...]
UG staffers protest Freddie Kissoon’s dismissal
Staffers and Faculty members of the University of Guyana came out in support of lecturer Freddie Kissoon, protesting what they deemed the wrongful termination of Kissoon’s contract. The protest was held yesterday outside the administration building, UG. On Monday Kissoon was formally told that his contract was terminated with immediate effect by the [...]
Medical Council orders doctor to respond to abortion death allegations
The Medical Council of Guyana has ordered a city doctor to respond to allegations that he performed an illegal abortion on 18-year-old Karen Bahdal that caused her death. Kaieteur News understands that the Council contacted the physician by letter and he has two weeks to respond. A relative of Bahdal’s has already filed a [...]
Former Headteacher on bail for disciplining with excessive force
A former Headteacher was yesterday placed on $15,000 for allegedly using too much force in disciplining her adopted daughter. Jean Mentor yesterday appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton and pleaded not guilty to the offence of assault causing actual bodily harm. Mentor was said to have injured Nancy William, a young lady for whom [...]
Sheriff bar owners remanded over felonious wounding
A charge of felonious wounding was yesterday read by Magistrate Hazel Octive- Hamilton to a father and son said to be the owners of the Sheriff bar located on Sheriff Street Campbellville. Parmanand Singh and his son Rabindra Singh were yesterday remanded to jail for allegedly causing serious injuries to David Bacchus, a [...]
Manganese company taps railway, port facilities for Region 1
-criticizes delays at Customs, work permits issuance -face shortage of skilled staffers By Leonard Gildarie The revival of manganese mining in Guyana will spur major growth in the North West District, Region One, with a Canadian investor yesterday signaling intentions to explore the establishment of a vessels’ facility, railway linkages and improved roads. [...]
What I want APNU and the AFC to immediately do for me
The consensus among political thinkers is that a country’s existence rests on the judiciary therefore the judiciary is the most sacred institution in the land. Unless the constitution specifically bars the judiciary from acting in particular area of action, the judiciary can stop any human being doing what he/she wants to do. All laws passed [...]
Deadly Diabetes
Four years ago the Ministry of Health embarked on a programme to deal with the diabetes epidemic in Guyana. And there can be no other word than ‘epidemic’ for what is going on. Overall, diabetes has become one of the world’s main disablers and killers. Apart from the obvious connection with renal failure and [...]
TEACHERS ALSO NEED TO DEMONSTRATE DISCIPLINE
Schools are sometimes places where violence takes place, both physical and mental and the principal culprits in perpetuating this violence are teachers. Obviously not all teachers are guilty of this practice but many are and the time has come for them to be brought to book for the harm they inflict on our [...]
Are we putting the cart before the horse?
Dear Editor, I love the idea of orienting my mind with some of the main news as the day progresses. I also love to keep up to date with national issues and events taking place in and around the world. For the entire week commencing Monday January 16, 2012, I get a sense [...]
The disturbing trend of child abuse
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 [...]
Some local maritime history
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter written by one Mr. Rampersaud Tiwari which was published in the Stabroek News on Saturday January 21, 2012. In his letter he quite correctly stated that the MV Makouria and MV Torani were not acquired during L.F.S. Burnham’s time but rather during Mr. C.B. Jagan’s time. He [...]
Placing vanity before all
Dear Editor, Some years ago I heard a story about a poor boy who was a student at Queen College- I pray my memory serves me well. The story goes that he went to school with his shirt darned, which was something not normal or allowed. The Principal at the general assembly made [...]
The City Council debacle
The Editor, I am aware of a television programme which featured Minister Norman Whittaker and Mr Keith Burrowes on the National Communications Network over the weekend. These two persons were extremely critical of the administration at City Hall. I wish to avoid the tedium of a lengthy response except to say briefly the following: [...]
NaMilCo invests whopping $4million in Football Festival
Double header on this Sunday “This is the fifth year that NaMilCo will be sponsoring the NaMilCo Football Festival and I can say with confidence that we have grown over the years and we are very proud of this achievement,” Managing Director Bert Sukhai told a gathering of media operatives, Fruta Conquerors executives [...]
The unfinished brawl
Who will prevail when ‘The Candyman’ takes on ‘Pure Gold’ When Simeon ‘Candyman’ Hardy and Iwan ‘Pure Gold’ Azore journeyed to the offices of Abdool and Abdool Insurance earlier in the month, they were merely there to formalize the deal that would have seen them battling for the Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) welterweight belt. Things [...]
3rd Annual Trophy Stall Chess tourney…Taffin Khan start as favourite
Senior national champion Taffin Khan will be the man to beat when the Trophy Stall, in association with the Guyana Chess Federation presents the 3rd Annual Trophy Stall Chess tournament, scheduled to get underway at the Keishars Sports Club, 1 Hadfield Street, Georgetown tomorrow morning when the first 2 rounds would be contested. Subsequently, the [...]
Memorex/Leslie Amsterdam Mem. U17 cricket…Motie strokes 76 & grab 5 for 29; quarter finals starts today
Guyana Under-19 cricketer, Gudakesh Motie, slammed 76 and took 5 for 29 with his left arm spin to help Albion Community Centre take first innings points from Rose Hall Town Bakewell (RHTB) in their final Zone ‘C’ preliminary round match of the 2011 Memorex/Leslie Amsterdam Memorial Under-17 cricket competition in Berbice. Both team advanced to [...]
GCB names squad to contest WICB 4-day Competition
The Guyana Cricket Board in a press release issued by Cricket Operations Officer Robin Singh said, it is pleased to announce the Guyana National Senior male team, which will be contesting the WICB Regional four-day competition for 2012. The Team and reserves are as follows: Shivnarine Chanderpaul (Captain), Sewnarine Chattergoon, Rajendra Chandrika, Narsingh Deonarine, [...]
Statement by the Cricket IMC
The Cricket Interim Management Committee wishes to advise the General Public that it has been brought to their attention that some of the recently selected players of the National Squad have been receiving telephone calls of a threatening nature telling them not to participate in the scheduled practice sessions and the practice game. The [...]
Mashramani Challenge Cup…TUFC celebrates 52 years of excellence
In celebration of their 52nd Anniversary, coming into existence since 1960, Thomas United Football Club (TUFC) will be hosting a Mashramani Challenge Cup tournament (MCC) in the collaboration with Winners Connection Football Club (WCFC) of Linden, kicking off next month at various venues across Guyana. Aimed at contributing to the development of youths and [...]
Trophy Stall-sponsored LABA League tips off tonight…Raiders face Flames, Royals contest Bulls
The highly-anticipated Trophy Stall-sponsored Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) League bounces off tonight at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Court with defending champions, Victory Valley Royals headlining a double-header scheduled for the night. Royals will play Half Mile Bulls while Retrieve Raiders face Block 22 Flames in the first game, which follows an [...]
Hadi’s/GFSCA Male & Female Softball Fixtures for January 29
The Hadi’s World Inc., formerly the City Mall of Camp & Regent Streets, nationwide Male/Female softball tournament organised by the Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) will continue this Sunday. Following are the Fixtures: Cyril Potter College Ground: Pitch 1: 09:30hrs – Rockaway vs Super X1. 11:30hrs – P & P Vipers vs [...]
Exciting cricket as Preparatory T10 Softball action continues
Spectators were treated to several riveting encounters when action in the Preparatory Ten10 Softball Cricket Championships continued at several venues countrywide. Over at the Leonora Primary School Ground, Ruimzeight XI cruised to a 32 run victory over Leonora All Stars XI after the former team won the toss, elected to bat and amassed [...]
Man accuses Linden police of attempted armed robbery
…reports to authorities but gets no action Linden residents are calling on the Minister of Home Affairs, the Police Office of Professional Responsibility, and the Commissioner of Police to investigate policemen who were in a vehicle (Hilux 4×4) PLL 1301 and shot at two persons in a car. According to the driver of the [...]
