Police block ‘Fip’ Motilall from removing equipment
…ignore High Court order Lawyers for Makeshwar ‘Fip’ Motilall, the contractor at the centre of the US$15.4M Amaila Falls access road, yesterday informed Chief Justice Ian Chang that ranks from the Guyana Police Force two Mondays ago prevented Motilall’s access to his seized equipment. The two police corporals operating as sentry on the [...]
$210M fraud unearthed at NDIA
-workers protest wages, late payments Amid reports of a $210 M fraud at the Ministry of Agriculture’s National Drainage and Irrigation Department, workers yesterday staged a protest over delayed payments and low wages. According to reports the misappropriation of the funds was discovered at a time when the Ministry is conducting an audit. [...]
Suriname cops capture Guyanese wanted for fireman’s killing
Surinamese authorities have captured a Guyanese wanted for the Christmas Eve’s day murder of Berbice fireman, Delon Collins. Suriname’s online Daghblad Suriname yesterday said that Sohan Busjit, 23, and another Guyanese, Gray Kempton, were both nabbed from tips received by the police there. Kempton is said to be wanted for armed robbery in Guyana. [...]
UG’s archaic governance structure must be replaced
- low salaries also a major issue, says outgoing Vice Chancellor The problem of underpaid staff is a major issue facing the University of Guyana, but its archaic governance structure must also be replaced, Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Professor Lawrence Carrington said yesterday. “The archaic governance and management and [...]
WHAT A JOKE!
Having failed to establish that there is a crisis in local cricket, the government is not attempting to create one. The latest move of the government-imposed IMC of naming its own national team is an attempt to bring the players on its side. So far public opinion has not been swayed by the government’s [...]
Dem boys seh…Sam and Donald mekking fashion statement
Some people like dress up. Sam is a peaceful man but when is de occasion he does dress up. De other day was Chinee New Year. Dem had a great occasion wid dancing and speech and nuff things to eat. When is Diwali Sam wear a khurta. And it was a nice one. [...]
A societal canker
Child molestation is not new to the society. In the past they went largely unreported because the society was so embarrassed that such people actually lived between them. Societies at large always insist that children are the future and that every child was precious. Sociologists always record the ceremonies societies would hold for [...]
Mr. Ramjattan’s analysis of the role of Third Parties in race-based politics is interesting
DEAR EDITOR, The Chairman of Alliance for Change (AFC) Khemraj Ramjattan has made an interesting analysis of the role of Third Parties in race-based politics which needs to be discussed in depth, and I am grateful for the opportunity to take part in this discussion. All political parties are coalitions of numerous interest [...]
We must establish a military academy worthy of international accreditation
Dear Editor, I am prompted to write this letter after reading the headline, “Strengthening army to depend on economy” (SN, January 20, 2012). I firmly believe that the military could, and should, be deployed as an instrument to generate the type of economic growth referenced by the President. This would require the reconceptualisation [...]
Such spiteful behaviour puts us off visiting Guyana
Dear Editor, I read Mr Harry Gill’s Open Letter to Minister Clement Rohee and was appalled. As a former frequent overseas traveller – I have not travelled for the past three years – I feel very strongly about the indignities and irritations certain passengers are exposed to for one reason or another. However, [...]
The concerns about the HPV vaccine are justifiable
Dear Editor, I paid scant interest in the current matter regarding the issuance of the anti-cervical Cancer vaccine – Gardasil. My interest was aroused when I read the article headlined: “Health Minister Dumps HPV Vaccine Criticism”. I then decided to check on the internet for additional information on Gardasil, and quite frankly, much [...]
Chief of Staff Gary Bess continues to head Guyana National Rifle Association
Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Commodore Gary Bess, was returned unopposed to head the Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA), while President Donald Ramotar has acquiesced to the position of patron when that entity staged its Annual General Meeting at the Bank of Guyana roof garden, Thursday evening last. The GNRA [...]
Cricket IMC scheduled practice match for Stadium today
Announces squad for opening Regional 4-day encounter The Inter Management Committee (IMC) headed by Clive Lloyd has named two teams to battle in a practice match today in preparation for Guyana’s first game against Leeward Island. The game will take place at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence from today the 28th January to 30th [...]
Djokovic edges Murray, sets up final vs Nadal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP)—Novak Djokovic overcame his breathing problems and a “physical crisis” to beat Andy Murray in an almost five-hour Australian Open semifinal Friday night and move into his third straight Grand Slam final. Standing between Djokovic and a record shared by some of the greatest players of all time will be No. 2-ranked [...]
No place for disabled, destitute former national footballers
-Norville laments neglect, dishonourable treatment By Edison Jefford Guyana’s inventory of prominent sportsmen, who have been nationally neglected, has become a burgeoning document with Godfrey Norville adding his name to the list with an account that was nothing short of dishonourable for someone of national acclaim. Former national footballer, Norville, who described himself as being [...]
Local ‘ruggers’ depart for national duties in optimistic mood
A team of this country’s leading rugby players will depart these shores for the United States of America to compete in the Las Vegas Invitational Sevens Rugby Championships scheduled to get underway from February 9-11 in the USA. The championships will also be used as preparation for the HSBC Sevens World Series in Hong [...]
GMR&SC South Dakota Circuit Meet…Intense rivalry anticipated on Feb 5
Judging from the intense exchanges that emanated shortly after the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) Competitors Meeting ended on Thursday evening at the club’s Headquarters, fans could be assured that come Sunday, February 5, at the South Dakota Circuit, rivalry among the various groups will be fierce. The Meeting called to [...]
Cricket IMC sends warning over threatening calls to players
The Cricket Interim Management Committee, in a press release, has issued a strong warning to the responsible persons for placing intimidating calls to several cricketers. The IMC, which was set up by government to look into the serious problems affecting cricket and is headed by former West Indies Captain Clive Lloyd, stated that [...]
Over 80 Horses entered for Norman Singh Memorial TC Meet
With just a few days to go before the first race meet of the 2012 season slated for this Sunday January 29 at the Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club at No6 West Coast Berbice, all systems are already in place. The Track is in the best of condition and the Grand Stand recently refurbished [...]
Top Stables set to compete in RCMTC Horserace Meet
Entries close tomorrow With just over one week remaining for the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf club (RCMTC) one day Horserace Meet slated for Sunday February 5 at its Alness Corentyne Berbice location, most of the top stables have indicated to Kaieteur Sport that they will be a part of the day’s proceedings. [...]
GSL Preparatory t10 softball cricket tournament continues tomorrow
Action in the Preparatory t10 softball cricket tournament put on by the Guyana Softball League and sponsored by Moonlite Trading, Regal Stationery & Computer Centre, Elegance Jewellery & Pawnshop and Mike’s Copy Centre continues with week three fixtures tomorrow. In the scheduled fixtures: MALE OPEN: 10/10 KNOCKOUT WEST DEMERARA: 10.30 AM LEONORA PRIMARY [...]
Hadi’s Softball Fixtures for January 29
The Hadi’s World Inc., formerly the City Mall of Camp & Regent Sts., nationwide Male/Female softball tournament organised by the Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) continues tomorrow throughout the country. Fixtures are as follows: Cyril Potter College ground: Pitch 1: 9:30am-Rockaway vs Super X1. 11:30am-P & P Vipers vs Cena X1. 1:30pm-Bedi [...]
Kissoon “had a morbid obsession” to defame Jagdeo
– ex-president’s lawyer tells court Newly appointed lead counsel in the Jagdeo libel suit, Bernard De Santos SC, described Kaieteur News Columnist Freddie Kissoon as someone who had a morbid obsession to defame former president Bharrat Jagdeo. After a long adjournment the matter continued yesterday before Justice Brassington Reynolds. The former president had sued [...]
Teens missing, reportedly lured to interior for sex trade
Several girls from a West Bank Demerara community have gone missing since last week Saturday, and their families fear that an unscrupulous woman has lured them to the interior to become sex workers. It is believed that a woman who goes by the names “Buck, Simone and Radika” may have taken the girls, [...]
Mining sector has expanding opportunities for women – GGMC
The mining sector presents expanding opportunities for women miners. Though not well documented, women have made sterling contributions and continue to play a vital role in the development of mining in Guyana. However, women need to be more educated so that they can own claims and prospecting and mining permits; manage mining operations, and [...]
