Nine-month-old perishes in Cuyuni boat collision
– mother critical A nine-month-old baby died tragically when two speed boats collided in the Cuyuni River around 10:30 hours yesterday. The baby, Sarah Simmons, appeared to have died almost instantly after the smash up, which also left her mother 32-year-old Nandanie Singh clinging for her life at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [...]
Manganese Company denies moves to force out residents
– flays former PNCR Parliamentarian for accusations Reunion Manganese which is conducting exploration with the hopes of establishing a mine in the Matthews Ridge area has denied that it is forcing persons to move from the area. The Canadian company issued a statement, days after Mervyn Williams, former Parliamentarian of the People’s National [...]
Man claiming to be victim drifts into Essequibo Coast
Pirate attack blitz… – authorities rescue 15 A man, claiming to be a fisherman from Mon Repos on the East Coast of Demerara, and who was a victim of the recent spate of pirate attacks off the coast of Guyana was rescued by residents of Jibb, around 15:00 hours yesterday. The man, [...]
City businessman robbed twice in one night
A city businessman is calling on the owners of a popular mains street night spot to “beef up” their security after he was robbed twice in one night. Businessman Ram Sansei, who owns “Rams Auto Parts” and his wife were robbed of over $2M in cash and jewellery on Sunday morning. Speaking with Kaieteur News [...]
Man steals impounded car from Brickdam Police Station compound
Police officials are investigating an incident in which an individual who is well known to lawmen was allowed to remove his impounded vehicle from the Brickdam Police Station. The vehicle, a Toyota Carina 212, PMM 4242, was driven out of the Brickdam Station compound at around 02:00 hrs yesterday. Kaieteur News understands that the police [...]
Bishoo, Permaul lead Guyana to commanding 234 run win
Jamaica beat the Windwards by 81 runs Spin duo Devendra Bishoo and Veerasammy Permaul bowled Guyana to a 234-run victory over Leeward Islands in the Regional 4-Day Tournament yesterday. Playing at Windsor Park in Dominica, Guyana resuming on 86-6 fought to 226 all out with Assad Fudadin scoring 52 to lead the fight. He got [...]
Ali, Ming dominate GMR&SC season opener
Mohamed Ali of Team Fullworks and Stanley Ming Jnr. Produced some stunning performances to remain unbeaten when the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club held its opening Meeting yesterday, at the South Dakota Circuit. Ali, who campaigns in the Rookies Division, was simply unstoppable, romping to two victories in as many starts to be crowned [...]
Pleasing performances witnessed as boxing evaluation tournament concludes
Several of the country’s top amateur boxers showcased their wares and seemed to have impressed those officials scrutinizing their performances when the curtains came down on the evaluation tournament organized by the executive committee of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), Saturday evening last. Boxers from several gyms [...]
Lloyd and DCC members sign book of condolence for Williams
- Lloyd and Mentore describes Williams as someone of vast caliber In showing their appreciation for Georgetown’s late Deputy Major, Robert Williams, Clive Lloyd former West Indies Captain along with Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) President, Alfred Mentore and other members of DCC signed the book of condolence, Thursday afternoon at City Hall in the presence [...]
NSC to launch more nurseries for schools nationwide
Director of Sport, Neil Kumar, who has been around sports in Guyana for numerous years, described 2011 for sports in Guyana as a successful and good year during an interview at his office on Middle Street. “Last year was an extremely good year for the National Sports Commission; a lot have been accomplished during this [...]
McKay outclasses Greaves to win NSC Road Race
- describes race as a good win Thirty-three years old Warren McKay rode away yesterday morning on the East Bank of Essequibo with the first men’s open 40 miles cycle road race for the year which was sponsored by the National Sports Commission (NSC). McKay, who described the weather as good, clocked 1:44.15 seconds ahead [...]
GPL applies for 19.5% tariff increase
– records massive $4.4B loss last year – government considers financial intervention again The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has requested a 19.5% increase in tariffs after rising fuel prices led to a preliminary loss position of $4.4B last year. However, it is unlikely that any approved increases will be passed on [...]
Cruise liner docks in Georgetown
As the country continues to gain international recognition among tour operators, the cruise liner MV Vista Mar cruise ship docked at the Guyana National Shipping Corporation’s (GNSC’s) wharf yesterday, with over 300 passengers and crew members on board. This marks the 2nd anchorage for the German-flag carrier which has a carrying capacity of 400. It [...]
Rohee lauds local drug fighting efforts
The efforts by the Police Narcotic Branch and the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit in the fight against drug trafficking have come in for high praises by Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee. “I am pleased with CANU and Police Narcotics Branch in respect of their constant and unrelenting investigation as they try their best [...]
CPG member nabbed for having sex with sister-in-law, 12
A law enforcement officer found himself on the other side of the fence after being accused of sexually abusing his 12-year-old sister in law. The man who is a member of the Tuschen, Community Policing Group (CPG) has been in police custody since Saturday afternoon at Leonora Police Station. He has not been [...]
WHERE ARE THE CLOWNS?
One day a lady holds a birthday party for her granddaughter. She decides to go all out, no holds barred: she wants a clown at the party to entertain her granddaughter’s friends. The clown arrives but not alone. He has a lot of company with him. The lady is sympathetic and tells them [...]
BEATING AROUND THE BUSH
Down the islands, Trinis are called “Trickydadians” and many people don’t believe you can trust a Trinidadian. I disagree. It is not because I was born on that island or even because I grew up there. I know the evidence is overwhelming and many shopkeepers rue the day that they extended their “trust” [...]
25 certified to train Emergency Medicine Technicians
Having completed an intense five-day training programme aimed at helping them to master skills in emergency medicine care, 25 health workers were certified on Friday as Trainer of trainers. Sixteen of the participants were drawn from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), while the others were from private hospitals in the city including: the Dr [...]
Man mysteriously drops dead on America Street
Police are investigating the death of a 33-year-old man who succumbed on America and Longden Streets after a serious bout of vomiting blood on Saturday night. The man was identified as Raymond Smith of 414, Princes Street, Werk-en-rust. Kaieteur News understands that smith was imbibing beers with friends shortly before his demise. His sister, Arissa [...]
Pork demand growing – Ramsammy
….. 6.7 million pounds consumed within 3 years Minister of Agriculture, Dr Leslie Ramsammy has stated that Guyana today is totally self- sufficient in the traditional meats such as chicken and beef but implored farmers to put a little more effort into the swine industry. Pork, he said, is in growing demand and in the [...]
IDCE hosts 36th Anniversary exhibition
The Institute for Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE) is celebrating its 36TH Anniversary. In this regard, the New Amsterdam centre hosted a photographic exhibition, which was opened to school children and the general public. The institution, which is an attachment of the University of Guyana (UG), has been functioning in New Amsterdam for a number [...]
Court gives strong advice to verbally abusive husband
A man was on Friday last given some strong advice by Magistrate Lesley Sobers after he appeared before the court head for verbally abusing his wife when he found her talking with another man at their home. Thirty-seven –year-old Gabriel Lochand of Lot 154 Eccles East Bank Demerara appeared at the Providence Magistrates’ Court for [...]
Hope Canal may not be concluded by May 2013 deadline – Dr. Ramsammy
The Hope Canal which is being erected to ease the pressure of water on the East Demerara Conservancy may not be completed by its May 2013 deadline. This is according to Agriculture Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who stated, “At the pace they (the contractor, BK International) are going now, if they do not accelerate, it [...]
LET US WATCH THE TRIPARTITE COMMITTEES WITH GUARDED OPTIMISM
Dear Editor, I view the Stabroek News, report dated 03/02/12 and captioned ‘Gov’t opposition set up three committees’ with guarded optimism and steadfast scrutiny. The article confirmed that the government and the two parliamentary opposition parties have agreed to set up committees on Security, Governance and Economic Matters. I am quite sure that those of [...]
Time for APNU & AFC to obtain and publicly release Amaila contract details
Dear Editor, Why is it that Prime Minister Sam Hinds is seemingly always sent to do the dirty work of defending the indefensible and looking the fool while doing it? By any measure of transparency and the weakest test of openness, the Amaila Falls contract should be released to the public. The latest apocryphal utterance [...]
