Greene has lost the moral authority to lead Police Force-Women Lawyers’ Assoc.
Two days after his attorneys secured a temporary order to block rape charges being slapped on him, the Guyana Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL), has again called for the resignation of Police Commissioner, Henry Greene. The GAWL, in a press release, said that they respect the right of the Top Cop to pursue whatever legal [...]
Two more portraits of deceased Presidents to be unveiled in Parliament today
Guyana’s 10th Parliament is set for a ceremonial opening today, complete with a military procession and a speech by recently elected President Donald Ramotar in the presence of Members of Parliament, the Diplomatic Corp among other dignitaries. And there will be some memorable features which will characterize the ceremonial opening of the Parliament Chambers, [...]
Senior GRA official skips country amidst $4M bribery probe
A senior official of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reportedly resigned amidst investigations into the unauthorized release of a container and the demand of bribes. GRA officials yesterday confirmed that Ray Sukhnandan, Senior Manager of Internal Affairs and Intelligence, an arm of the GRA, reportedly handed in his resignation, via his brother, yesterday. [...]
Fishermen demand guns to protect themselves
-during meeting with President Ramotar Fishermen are demanding the right to protect themselves with firearms out at sea, days after one of the worst pirate attacks of recent times. Yesterday, more than two dozen fishermen took their protest to the Office of the President where they met with the Head of State to highlight [...]
Children sex molestation… Islamic teacher rearrested after securing High Court bail
Despite paying $250,000 bail which was granted by the High Court on Wednesday, the Muslim scholar at the center of a child molestation probe was yesterday back in jail after being rearrested within moments of his release, on additional child molestation charges. As soon as 30 year-old Nizam Ali exited the door of [...]
GTUC confident Ramotar will depart from Jagdeo’s autocratic rule
…says President must outline new direction for Guyana On the eve of President Donald Ramotar’s ceremonial opening of the 10th Parliament General Secretary of the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) Lincoln Lewis has laid out his demands on behalf of his constituency. Lewis is confident that the new President will, unlike his predecessor Bharrat [...]
CariCom Secretariat’s Introspection
CARICOM’s Council of Ministers met earlier this week to discuss, we were told, the Secretariat’s work programme and budget. This meeting, of course, is in the tradition that the institution has established very firmly over the last few decades: hold meetings, make noises that signal the concerns of the populace are being addressed and [...]
The Henry Greene affair: I’m confused!
The Jagdeo oligarchy had been a relentless, hegemonic force for roughly nine years of his 12-year-old presidency. Between 1999 and 2002, Mr. Jagdeo was mainly subdued by the hardliners in the PPP machinery. It was the crime spree that followed the Mash Day jailbreak that led to his political supremacy. After 2005, Mr. Jagdeo [...]
Dem boys seh…Henry de Yellow start a new fashion
De fact that Henry de Yellow trying fuh stop people from charging he, start a new fashion. Anytime police decide fuh charge people dem gun go to court and file an injunction. But is a shameful thing when a man got to beg de court not to charge he. That is not de only shameful [...]
PIRATES
Many years ago, I met a fisherman and offered him a lift in my vehicle. He was not going too far and I thought that he could do with a ride. He refused my offer. He said that driving in motor vehicles in those days was extremely dangerous since you could easily meet in [...]
Corruption runs deep within the GPL, and Dindyal seems to be totally oblivious
Dear Editor, Kaieteur News article “GPL to hire private attorney’s to prosecute current thieves” (January 24) disclosed some very disturbing facts that need to be addressed here. In a recent letter, I exposed PNC/APNU Parliamentarian John Adams, who had been caught on three different occasions by GPL, stealing electricity. Although there are many [...]
Guyana’s future is inextricably linked with its continental destiny
Dear Editor, Guyana is the only English-speaking country in the South American mainland. This presents the country to be an important link between the mainland countries and North America and the rest of the English speaking Caribbean. Perhaps more significant is the fact that Guyana shares borders with Brazil, the sixth largest economy [...]
Is this a ploy to sabotage union activity on the Frederick Kissoon issue?
Dear Editor, Among the myriad functions of the entire trade union movement, which consists of workers and union leaders united as one force, is the right, as per recognized trade union language to “militancy” and to “fight” in pursuit of common interests which include the settlement of industrial disputes. Note the actions of [...]
Acting Police Commissioner must focus on these issues
Dear Editor, Commissioner of Police Mr. Leroy Brumell’s “Open Day” policy must be seen in the context of a police force moving to a more responsive posture in its relationship with the public it is mandated to serve and protect, and for this he and his management team must be commended. This only [...]
Guyana loses more international matches
- GoG/GCB impasse causing Guyanese fans to lose out The list of international cricket matches which Guyana has lost this season has increased. The India A team is scheduled to tour the Caribbean in May and June this year and the West Indies Cricket Board had carded matches for the Guyana National Stadium. A [...]
Bravo, Narine face critical decisions
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday – WEST INDIES Cricket Board (WICB) Director Dr Allen Sammy says off-spinner Sunil Narine and batsman Darren Bravo have big career decisions to make. Both players were snapped up at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction on Saturday with Kolkata Knight Riders buying Narine for a whopping US$700,000, while Bravo [...]
Kashif and Shanghai sponsors Linden Inter-Block football tourney
The Kashif and Shanghai Organisation has lent valuable sponsorship support to the Pioneer Construction Company knockout 5-a-side Inter-Block football tournament, which starts at the Christianburg Hard Court tomorrow. Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major handed over an undisclosed sum of money and several trophies to Rawle Johnson and Lindy Johnson of the organisers yesterday to [...]
Alpha to meet with Georgetown Football Clubs to discuss football admin
Alpha United Football Club has organized a meeting for all clubs affiliated to Georgetown Football Association. The meeting will be held at Water Chris Hotel tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. According to a release, “The main item on the agenda is the Administration of Football in Georgetown.”
Cricket IMC to meet stakeholders tomorrow
According to a release from the Ministry of Sport, the Interim Management Committee selected to oversee local cricket is inviting the Officers and Members of the Georgetown Cricket Association, Affiliated Groups, Stakeholders and the General Public to attend its first Public Consultation on Cricket tomorrow at the Carifesta Sports Complex on Carifesta Avenue commencing [...]
‘Corn Man’ Stephenson Road Race for Feb.22
-Hoping it could gain more recognition Long distance runners across the country will have an opportunity to outduel each other during the staging of the annual Carlton ‘Corn Man’ Stephenson Marathon Run which is scheduled to be held on February 22 from the Soesdyke Junction, Timehri to the Red Shop in Sophia. Stephenson, who [...]
Royals/Kings remain unbeaten; Bulls upset Raiders
-LABA League continues tonight The Victory Valley Royals and the Kashif and Shanghai Kings are the only two unbeaten teams so far in this year’s Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) Trophy Stall League, as both sides picked up convincing wins. Kings out Block 22 Flames 111–39 in their most recent game to notched their second [...]
Berbice Cricket Board to host Wicketkeeping Clinic on Sunday
The Special Events Committee of the Berbice Cricket Board as part of its coaching Programme for 2012 would be hosting a Wicketkeeping Clinic on Sunday 12th February, 2012 at the Area “H” Ground. The Clinic to be conducted by senior coach Julian Moore would cater for 20 young wicketkeepers from all across Berbice and [...]
Berbice Cricket Board intensify Coaching Programme for Junior cricketers
The Special Events Committee and Coaching Department of the Berbice Cricket Board would intensify their coaching programme for junior cricketers in the ancient county as the rainy season affects cricket on the field. The Berbice Cricket Board has stated that coaching of young cricketers in 2012 is the main aim as the Board strives [...]
Hadi’s Softball results for last weekend
Play in the Hadi’s Softball cricket competition organised by the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association continued last weekend with several matches. In results from the matches played: Demerara zone: Ministry of Education ground: Underdogs def. Rising Stars by 5 wickets. Rising Stars 69 for 2 off 10 overs. Underdogs 70 for 5 off 9.4 [...]
ECD Open TT tourney set for Sunday
The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) has extended an invitation to players on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) to participate in the East Coast Demerara (ECD) Open Table Tennis Tournament, which will be played on Sunday at the Plaisance Community Centre from 10am. The games will be played in three categories: 18 Years [...]
