Health Ministry used pencils to keep records – Auditor General Report
- $40M loss in expired drugs The 2010 Report of the Auditor General has continued to make worrying revelations about the Bharrat Jagdeo-led administration, with poorly kept records being the order of the day. At the Ministry of Health, drugs at the government’s storehouses were being entered into the system using pencils, with almost [...]
Residents, drivers shut down East Bank Berbice road
….demand meeting with Ramotar, not Benn By Leon Suseran The East Bank Berbice Road was yesterday morning shut down by hundreds of angry residents, vehicle owners, drivers and concerned citizens who protested the impassable state of the 25-mile roadway. The thoroughfare runs along the eastern banks of the Berbice River and alongside it are [...]
Pensioner hospitalised after vicious pit bull mauling
Thanks to the bravery of some neighbours, a 63-year-old Campbellville man escaped death from the jaws of two pit bulls during a vicious attack early yesterday morning. Nevertheless, Mabarak Ali still had to undergo emergency surgery at the Georgetown Hospital for his severely damaged hands and other body parts, which he sustained while trying [...]
Large criminal gang busted after Cummings Lodge robberies
Some eight persons including two women were arrested yesterday following a multi-million dollar robbery at Lot 721 Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara. Businessman Mohamed Shazam Khan, along with his two brothers, was robbed over US$17,500, $140,000 in local currency and multiple cell phones. Khan and his brothers own and operate a general store at [...]
Henry Green rape allegation…Top Cop’s motion unconstitutional – DPP
By Latoya Giles Chief Justice Ian Chang yesterday afternoon ordered that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack provide statements by a rape accuser and embattled Police Commissioner Henry Greene, and so show how she arrived at a decision to recommend that Greene be charged with the offence. Both the Top Cop and [...]
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water
In my last Sunday column, I made reference to an incident at UG in which one of my students told me that her father suggested to her that Guyana will always be a troubled place and that she should think of leaving. I didn’t name the father. But the way I put it, I’m [...]
The need to fight back
People in Guyana, according to a recent report, are most afraid of break-ins, during the night. There was a time when the home was almost taboo. There were no grills and security barriers and in some cases, the homeowner merely placed a chair behind the door to prevent it from blowing open. People slept [...]
Dem boys seh…De Rat, Bobby and Brazzy prappa use pencil
When people talk bout development some of dem does only talk bout wha dem friends doing. Some of dem mek dem friends get good money and when dem same friends decide to show off and build big house dem people does talk bout development. That is wha happen when people visit and friends [...]
A VERY AWKWARD SITUATION FACES THE PNCR
The steady procession of leaders leaving either the executive or membership of the party proper must be of concern to the PNCR. Excusing this exodus as being reflective of the normal trend of people constantly joining and leaving the party, is disingenuous. What we have is not just any procession of ordinary members out [...]
A challenge to the Health Minister
Dear Editor, On Saturday 11th February, 2012 I wrote a letter that was published in both the Stabroek News and Kaieteur News, in which I made some comments regarding the unavailability of technicians to operate the Ultra Sound Machine at the Suddie Public Hospital. On Friday17th February, 2012 on R.C.A. Channel 8, Minister [...]
A most disturbing affair in Region Nine
Dear Editor, We write as concerned residents of Region Nine. We are greatly disturbed with the appointment of Mr. Tikaram Bisesar to the post of Deputy Regional Executive Officer, Region Nine. The reasons are numerous and atrocious. We have already voiced our concerns in writing, to figures in authority and attention was not [...]
No need for generalisations
Dear Editor, This relates to the letter written by Mr. F. Kissoon dated February 19, 2012 (This doctor’s conduct should indeed have been investigated) in this paper. I must start off by saying that I respect Mr. Kissoon and what he stands for. His insight and ongoing efforts to educate the Guyanese people [...]
An irrelevant view of a serious issue
Dear Editor, The media has a significant role to play in shaping any society and particularly the conflict-torn and prejudicially polarised Guyanese society. This issue has emerged repeatedly in recent times, and the role of the media must not be underestimated. In this regard, the readership, publishers and writers must consider the impact [...]
A letter to the UG Staff on Freddie Kissoon
Dr. Patsy Francis President, UGSSA University of Guyana Turkeyen and Tain Campuses Greater Georgetown Dear Dr. Francis: Having been afforded the opportunity to engage in extensive dialogue with the Executives of the UGSSA, UGWU, and the UGSS on Tuesday and Wednesday (February 7-8, 2012), and having acknowledged the various concerns and appeals presented [...]
NaMilCo Football Festival…Conquerors lacklustre in 3-1 win over Charlestown United
-GFC scrapes past Flamingo By Rawle Welch Despite the absence of two of two key players in Pernell Schultz and goalkeeper Colin Edwards, hosts Fruta Conquers advanced to the next round of this year’s NaMilCo Football Festival after registering a 3-1 win over Charlestown United on Sunday evening, at Tucville ground. They joined Georgetown Football [...]
Wayne Braithwaite will be knocked out promises Shawn Cox
By Michael Benjamin Barbadian and Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) heavyweight champion, Shawn ‘Bazooka’ Cox, fresh from a scintillating knockout victory over local heavyweight champion, Kurt Bess, has vowed to put former world Boxing Council (WBC) cruiserweight champion, Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite to sleep when the two face off for the Cox’s title at the [...]
National ruggers still struggling to meet financial requirements
-heads to IRB Hong Kong Sevens shortly Still having to struggle to meet the required financial resources to participate at the highest level, President of the Guyana Rugby Football Union Christopher ‘Kit’ Nascimento told the media yesterday at the GOA Head Office, “ to compete in world class competitions has a world class cost [...]
Ninvalle, Jackman, Saunders, Homer, Johnson, Edghill early title winners
- NSC/GTTA Mashramani tournament commences Kayson Ninvalle, Salanas Jackman, Tyriq Saunders, Jomaali Homer, Elishaba Johnson and Chelsea Edghill were among the early title winners last weekend when the National Sports Commission (NSC)/Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Mashramani tournament got underway. On Friday, in the 8 Years and Under Boys final, six-year old, Ninvalle defeated Khalid [...]
Nets, Guardians, Panthers record opening wins
-100-Plus Games GABA League commences By Edison Jefford The mega Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) League that will feature over 100 games and 14 clubs commenced last weekend with Nets, Plaisance Guardians and Colours Panthers recording opening wins in what will be a gruelling contest. In the lone game that was played on Saturday [...]
‘Corn Man’ Stephenson Road Race for Feb.22
-opportunity for distance runners as Corn Man hopes for more recognition With the long distance runners having the perfect opportunity in outdueling their rivals at the annual Carlton ‘Corn Man’ Stephenson Marathon Run which is scheduled for February 22 from 3am at the Soesdyke Junction, Timehri to the Red Shop in Sophia, Carlton Stephenson [...]
GFF Super League playoffs …Amelia’s Ward beat Buxton Stars to qualify; Grove Hi Tec & New Amsterdam also win
Upper Demerara’s Amelia’s Ward United eased their way into the main draw of the Guyana Football Federation National Super League sponsored by FIFA under the Win in CONCACAF with CONCACAF Initiative. Amelia’s Ward blanked Bakewell Buxton Stars 3-0 in their group A encounter with the win propelling them to the top spot in [...]
Mash cycling set for this Saturday & Sunday
Cyclists are preparing for another hectic weekend in an already busy season. They will collide this weekend in the 21st Mashramani Cycling events sponsored by R&R International Ltd. from the inception and organised by National Coach, Hassan Mohamed. On Saturday, riders will face off in the 11-Meet set for the Inner Circuit of [...]
2011 NBS 2nd div. 40 over cricket…Surujnarine 119*, Lallbeharry 58 & 4-19, Permaul 50 help Albion advance
Guyana Under-19 batsman, Kandasammy Surujnarine, slammed 119* to spearhead Albion Community Centre to an easy victory over Albion Front Travelers which maintained their unbeaten run as winners of their zone when play in the 2011 New Building Society second division 40-over cricket competition continued recently in Berbice. The win for Albion secured their [...]
Edmonds calls RBAC performance ‘average’
In an invited comment with Julian Edmonds, one of the coaches from Running Brave Athletics Club (RBAC) on his club’s performance at the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) first developmental meet which was held Sunday at the Police Sports Club ground, Eve Leary, Kingston, Edmonds stated that the club’s performance was average and [...]
Families of Crabwood Creek accident victims trying to cope with tragedy
…injured victim still critical By Leon Suseran The families of the two young men involved in the gruesome crash at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, on Sunday night are still trying to come to grips with the realities created by the event. Quadeer ‘Quad’ Arakhan, 28 ,died on the spot while heading north along the Crabwood Creek [...]
