One dead, one critical after Crabwood Creek crash
A 25-year old Corentyne man was killed on the spot while doctors at the New Amsterdam Hospital were battling to save the life of his friend, following a horrific smash up at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice last night. Dead is Quadir Arkhan of Springlands, Corentyne, while 18-year old Avinash Persaud is listed in [...]
‘Rubber-waist’ Jomo cops 2012 Soca Monarch Crown
…as newcomer shines with ‘Lime, Tomato, Celery, Seasoning’ Bones-man failed to defend his crown and Bill Rogers’ dream of winning another title was dashed as veteran entertainer Jomo ‘Rubber-waist’ Primo walked away with the coveted 2012 Carib Soca Monarch crown. The one year hiatus proved to be a blessing in disguise for Ansa [...]
Niece released from custody
Sophia mechanic’s murder… Enkeni Isaacs the woman who was being held by police for questioning into the suspected murder of her uncle, a mechanic Marlon Welcome, has been released from police custody. Isaacs was released early yesterday morning by police but has been told to report to the Turkeyen Police Station every [...]
Man critical after gas stove explosion
– was about to make tea for his children Anand Persaud, 25, of Bella Dam, West Bank Demerara, is in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after a gas stove in his home exploded at around 15:00 hrs yesterday. The mishap reportedly occurred after someone accidentally left a burner [...]
Bridge built a month ago collapses
- APNU Councillors demand probe A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Region Six Councillors are calling on the Regional Administration of Region 6 and Central Government to launch an investigation into why a heavy-duty bridge has collapsed after being constructed just month ago. The bridge was constructed at Sisters Village on the East Bank of Berbice [...]
Dem boys seh…Brazzy seeing orange jumpsuit when he sleeping
Everyday de noose tightening and people getting more worried. Brazzy see all de talk bout jumpsuit, orange jumpsuit, and he complain how de thing getting he worried and he can’t sleep when de night come. He claim how he call Granger and tell de man that he ain’t do nutten and Granger tell he that [...]
Guyana win despite Walton’s ton
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Half-centuries from Leon Johnson and Narsingh Deonarine trumped Chadwick Walton’s maiden first-class hundred, propelling Guyana to an historic four-wicket victory over Combined Campuses & Colleges in the Regional 4-Day Tournament yesterday. Johnson hit the top score of 54 and Deonarine made 50, as the Guyanese, in pursuit of 217 for [...]
Geron Williams powers to victory; DeNobrega, Newton, Jeffrey & Singh also winners
Forbes Burnham Birthday Cycle Road Race This year’s cycling season has gotten off to a fantastic start with a number of riders taking the top podium spot; in the 5th Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham Birth Anniversary Road Race yesterday, it was Geron Williams’ time to take center stage. The race, sponsored by the Burnham Foundation [...]
Sampson clocks 58.1, Myles storms to 12.2 in excellent early showing
AAG Developmental Meet 1 Jevina Sampson of Running Brave Athletic Club (RBAC), created an astonishing timing in the girls under-20 400m yesterday at the Police Sports Club ground, Eve Leary when excellent weather permitted the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) first developmental meet for the 2012 season. Sampson, one of Guyana’s stars in the making [...]
Chanderpaul blows Dhaka away
ESPNcricinfo – Mohammad Ashraful made his first half-century of the BPL but his effort was in vain as Shivnarine Chanderpaul led Khulna Royal Bengals to an easy win over Dhaka Gladiators in Chittagong. Ashraful took 42 balls for his 53 and batted till the 19th over but Dhaka could not build on his 55-run second-wicket [...]
Somwaru retained as GCUC president
Berbician Dhieranidranauth Somwaru was re-elected unopposed as President of the Guyana Cricket Umpires Council when the body held its Biannual General Meeting and elections on Sunday at the Guyana National Newspapers Limited at Lamaha Avenue in Georgetown. Shannon Crawford was elected as the Vice President while Nigel Duguid is the Secretary. The Treasurer is Eddie [...]
More social workers needed to stem domestic violence – Magistrate
A Berbice Magistrate has highlighted the need for more social workers to fight domestic abuse. Magistrate Chandra Sohan made the observation while addressing participants at a recently held candlelight prayer vigil at Port Mourant, Corentyne that focused on abused persons. “When we should be having one social worker, say, for 100 persons, we very much [...]
GPOC installs wheelchair sign
In an effort to make the lives of the differently-abled more comfortable, the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has installed a wheelchair sign in front of the Guyana Post Office Corporation headquarters, at its North Road entrance. The initiative was taken after there were repeated reports of persons in wheelchairs being unable to [...]
Bus driver killed after slamming into parked truck
A 35-year-old minibus driver was killed on the spot at around 01:30 hrs yesterday after crashing into a parked truck on the Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara Public Road. Teddy Persaud, called ‘Bow Foot’ of Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara was the lone occupant of the Route 31 minibus. Persaud is survived by two [...]
Parika farmers complain of incomplete drainage works
Several farmers of Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) are unhappy with the works being executed by a contractor who is currently being paid to clean the Parika West Irrigation canal. According to some farmers, the contractor is being paid monthly to clean the canal. This is imperative since the clogging of this trench during the [...]
Women Miners’ Mahdia visit stirs hope, controversy
The Guyana Women Miners Association, which is expanding opportunities for women and alleviating the stigma of prostitution in the mining sector, is blowing a fresh wind of hope for those of their gender while upsetting some men. They stirred up hope and controversy Saturday during a trip to Mahdia. Even before reaching their [...]
YCT calls for academic freedom at UG
The Youth Coalition for Transformation has called for the implementation of Academic Freedom at the University of Guyana. YCT member Tabitha Sarabu, at a press briefing on Friday, explained that academic Freedom gives lecturers and staff at any University the ability to speak their minds and challenge conventional wisdom without fear of institutional [...]
Wendy and Dheeraj Khan Show to showcase local cultural talents
- promoting the Indian Culture globally Growing up in an International Industry with performances of Bollywood film songs, Trinidadian-born Wendy Khan has a vast knowledge of the Indian culture as it relates to dancing and music. Khan, a well known media and television personality who grew up in the USA, is seeking to bring her [...]
Mining camp watchman may have been murdered for firearm
The person who strangled Kumar Plummer in a mining camp may have killed him with the intention of stealing a firearm. Kaieteur News understands that police are questioning a man who had frequented the Arimu Backdam, Cuyuni camp at which the 53-year-old Plummer was employed. According to a source, Plummer had told the [...]
Region 6 Mash politicized – Former N/A Mayor
Region 6 RDC and Committee disagree over flag-raising Former Mayor of New Amsterdam, Errol Alphonso has stated that Mash celebrations in Region Six have become politicized over the past years. He was addressing press members at the Penguin Hotel last Thursday. He stated that there seems to be a political agenda afoot, but [...]
Faulty utility pole at Farm finally fixed
The utility pole which has been leaning dangerously on the Farm, East Bank Demerara public road for over a year has finally been fixed. The unstable pole was featured on the front page of Kaieteur News last month. Members of the Farm community and neighbouring Herstelling, who were scared that the pole might [...]
YCT not boycotting Mash
The Youth Coalition for Transformation (YCT) has categorically stated that they would not be boycotting Mashramani celebrations as is being rumored. YCT member Annette Ferguson on Friday, at a press conference, stated that they will be participating in Mashramani activities on the road and in the National Park on 23rd February 2012. Ferguson said that [...]
Two steelpan groups for first place
Two steel-band groups tied for first place when the big guns came out in the large band category of the Republic Bank annual Mashramani Pan-o-rama Steel Band Competition which was held at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall last evening. The event was witnessed by hundreds with six different categories of performers, which included the school [...]
Man who damaged stepfather’s house jailed in absence
Sohan Busjit, 20 of Liverpool Village, Corentyne, will spend the next 18 months in jail if he is caught. This is after he was found guilty by Magistrate Fabio Azore at the Whim Magistrates Court on a charge of unlawful and malicious damage to property. Busjit was accused of damaging his stepfather’s house at Liverpool Village, [...]
Prisoner gets another 12 months for cell phone brawl
An inmate of the New Amsterdam prison was jailed for a further 12 months for chopping another prisoner in a brawl over a cell phone. Chetram Narine, 32, of Williamsburg, Corentyne, Berbice was jailed by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s court after he pleaded guilty to the charge of inflicting grievous bodily [...]
