Girl, 7, raped by stranger who picked her up from school
-left to walk home with bloody clothes A seven- year old Primary School girl who made the mistake of going with a stranger, who claimed that her mother had sent him to pick her up, is at present undergoing therapy for a brutal sexual violation. The girl who hails from the West Coast of [...]
Govt., Synergy Holdings fighting over ‘junk’ equipment
-former senior employees relate horror stories about road project The matter before the High Court involving Makeshwar ‘Fip’ Motilall of Synergy Holdings Inc and the Attorney General has been postponed until Tuesday as the Attorney General Anil Nandlall is out of the jurisdiction. But this has not quelled the brewing controversy over Motilall’s failed [...]
Strategic Security Services awarded $1.1 B contract to secure state property
- Whittaker warns against “watchmen” The government yesterday signed over a $1.1 billion contract to a single firm to provide security for state properties in all ten administrative regions. The winning contractor, Richard Kanhai, of Strategic Security Service, said he was “delighted” to have received the contract, saying that his company was not new [...]
Medical Council receives statement from alleged abortion clinic rape victim
The woman who claimed that she was sexually abused by Dr. Rama Sahadeo at his private clinic several years ago has handed over her statement to the Medical Council of Guyana. Her husband, who claimed he had accompanied the then 17-year-old to Sahadeo’s clinic when the alleged abuse occurred, has also given the Council [...]
A PATIENT SPIRIT
A reporter went to heaven and saw two lines. Over one line was a sign that read “For men who were dominated by their wives”. There were hundreds of men in that line. The other sign had a sign which read, “For men who dominated their wives.” There was only one man standing [...]
The Pursuit of Happiness
“Happiness”, or at least the discussion of it, is suddenly all around us. At the global, macro level, many countries – led by the pioneering efforts of the tiny mountain kingdom of Bhutan – are now seeking to measure the “happiness’ of their people rather than their per capita Gross National Income [...]
Bauxite union expects new Labour Minister to resolve workers dispute with BCGI
Dear Editor, This year marks three (3) years and December last three (3) Christmases since the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI) has, without reason, dismissed a number of workers and refused to negotiate with their Union consistent with the Trade Union Recognition and Certification Law. This is a matter that speaks to [...]
The Guyana Teachers ‘Union leaves a sour taste in my mouth
Dear Editor, The question is “what is the purpose of a union? To be more specific, “what is the purpose of the Guyana Teachers’ Union?” What I know for sure is that my monthly dues went up by two hundred dollars but the impact 0f GTU has been seven hundred dollars less. My [...]
Mr. Corbin’s accusations are contrived for the occasion
Dear Editor, I refer to Mr. Robert Corbin’s letter published on February 3 (‘Has Mr. Ramkarran’s failure to be appointed Speaker made him irrational?’). Bias of the type defined by Mr. Corbin, is a legal doctrine that applies to a judicial office, not a political one. The Speaker holds a political, not a [...]
Why carry over our baggage to the next generation?
Dear Editor, I found Ravi Dev’s article in KN of Sunday, January 29th extremely distasteful. Mr. Burnham has been dead for 26 years now. Can we let his soul rest in peace? For how much longer are we going to blame Guyana’s ills on him? The children who graduate from high school and [...]
Was the NBS matter politically motivated?
Dear Sir, A former Director, Mr, David Yhann has broken his silence on the New Building Society saga and has disclosed that the Board knew from the outset that the Managers were not involved in any fraud. Why then were the men not supported by the Board during the four years that they [...]
Those at fault for road leading to landfill site should be surcharged
Dear Sir, The Haggs Bosh road has failed. This road to the new garbage disposal facility has been in use for exactly one year and is already slipping into the trenches…… in places on both sides of the road. Go have a look. Causes for this failure could be due to a substandard [...]
Bishoo, Barker, Ramdhani and Khan and Bryan are NSC 2011 sports awardees
Kaieteur News’ Edison Jefford claims print journalist prize Cricketer Devendra Bishoo and Powerlifter Dawn Barker have copped the Senior respective male and female awards when officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC) selection panel met at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall yesterday afternoon to choose the country’s outstanding sports personalities for 2011. Squash player [...]
Rohee orders investigation into Cricket Board’s financial activities
Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, has informed that he has instructed the acting Commissioner of Police, Leroy Brummell, to mount an investigation into the finances of the Guyana Cricket Board. During a media briefing yesterday, the minister said, “I have written to the Commissioner of Po lice acting requesting that the force conduct [...]
Star Party Rentals responds positively to sponsorship request
The question as which corporate entities are often most willing to respond positively to request for sponsorship was unmistakably answered on Thursday afternoon when Star Party Rentals of 37 Craig Street, Campbellville inked its name on the growing list of sponsors to support the NaMilCo Football Festival which will be played from February 12 [...]
Local HPTC depends on completion of synthetic track
-says Guyana Olympic Association President By Edison Jefford The establishment of an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)-ratified High Performance Training Centre (HPTC) in Guyana significantly depends on the completion of the Synthetic Track and Field Facility that is under construction at Leonora. This is according to President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), K. [...]
Battle of the dynasties loom tomorrow
They are regarded as one of two last standing dynasties in motor racing, they are known as the Rahamans and come tomorrow fans will have another opportunity to witness two members of the most durable family in the sport take to the track to battle the opposition for ultimate supremacy when the Guyana [...]
Scores from Regional 4-day cricket matches…Guyana fighting at 162-4 at stumps versus Leewards
In Dominica, Guyana after batting first were 162/4 at stumps with Assad Fudadin 5* and Christopher Barnwell 18* at the wicket. The Guyanese, who had their game moved to Dominica by the WICB following problems between the GCB and government, got a good push from Leon Johnson with 52 and Narsingh Deonarine 49. [...]
GCB writes MCYS
3rd February, 2012 The Honorable, Dr. Frank Anthony The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport 71 Main Street Georgetown Dear Sir, We are pleased to inform you that we have now regained possession of our Offices through the kind intervention of the Courts and some of your Officers complying with the Order issued [...]
Washed out Norman Singh Memorial meet now set for March 4
Organizers urge Horseracing entities to give fans their money’s worth The recently postponed mega horse racing event organized by the Winner Circle/Jumbo Jet Auto Sales in collaboration with Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club will be staged on March 4. An action packed day is anticipated as eight highly competitive races are carded. [...]
Berbice Cricket Board congratulates Roger Harper
The President and Executive Members of the Berbice Cricket Board have sent out congratulations to former West Indies Vice Captain Roger Harper on his re-election as President of the Georgetown Cricket Association. A release from the BCB stated that they, “…would like to offer profound congratulations to former West Indies Vice Captain Roger [...]
GFF National coaches’ forum to be staged today
Golden Jags encamped The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) will be hosting a one day National Coaches Forum for national and potential national football coaches today commencing from 09:00hrs at the YMCA, Thomas Lands. The Forum will be administered by Mr. Jamaal Shabaaz, Head Coach, of the Guyana Men’s National Football team, the [...]
Malteenoes to hold pre-season training
The Malteenoes Sports Club in preparation for the 2012 cricket season will commence its preseason training for all cricketers (junior & senior) on Tuesday February 7th at 16.30hrs under the guidance of Level 1 coach Quasen Nedd. All current MSC cricketers are required to attend. Prospective members are also invited to visit the club and register.
New procedures for issuance of visas to Guyana
The Home Affairs Ministry has instituted new procedures governing the issuance of visas for persons desirous of entering Guyana. Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee at a press conference at the Police Training Center at Carifesta Avenue and Young Street said that this decision was taken by Cabinet based on recommendations made by his [...]
Three appointed to Firearms Licence Approval Board
Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee yesterday announced the establishment of the Firearm Licence Approval Board which came as a result of the amendments that were made to the Firearms Act which provided for changes in the procedures for the granting of such licences. The amendment stated that, “the Minister shall appoint three persons to [...]
