Baugh to lead President’s XI
The Selection Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board today announced a 12-member squad to play for the WICB President’s XI against Australia in the Digicel Series tour match from Monday, April 2 to Wednesday, April 4 at the 3Ws Oval at the Cave Hill campus of the University of the West Indies [...]
Treason accused freed, faulty charge laid against them – court rules
The treason charges against Army Reserve Officer, Leonard Wharton, Major Bruce Munroe and his wife, Carol Ann Munroe were today dismissed by Chief Magistrate (ag) Priya Sewnarine- Beharry. The trio was in December of 2010, arraigned on the charges which said they intended to levy war against, and to overthrow the previous President of Guyana, [...]
Brummel gives Ramnarine two days to say why he shouldn’t be disciplined
Acting Commissioner of Police Leroy Brummel has written to outspoken Assistant Police Commissioner David Ramnarine, demanding an explanation of the circumstances that led to him breaching the police Standing Order when he went public with his views on the alleged misappropriation of monies allocated for elections duties. Brummel is acting in accordance with [...]
Berbice Bridge Company takes over riverway…Vessels forced to pay to pass under
Investor says this is a denial of fundamental right…the bridge people don’t own the river The restriction on some laden vessels from crossing under the Berbice River Bridge’s high span has left many to wonder if the Berbice River Bridge Company Inc has taken over the Berbice River. According to a number of [...]
Contractor defends work on $450M forensic laboratory
-says contract was only for the building construction Courtney Benn Contracting Services Limited is assuring that all things being equal, work on the police’s forensic laboratory will be completed on schedule. According to the firm’s Managing Director, Courtney Benn, there is still time to complete the project by the May deadline. Last year, the company [...]
November 28th Elections….EAB final report urges more oversight on campaign spending
-cites unfair media access by incumbent party The Electoral Assistance Bureau (EAB) has recommended that the legislation on political campaigning should address the misuse of state resources by the incumbent…a persistent problem which is being raised by opposition parties. According to the watchdog EAB, the legislation should elaborate a full set of specific ways in [...]
Six students in custody for $1M break-in at Annandale Secondary
Six students are currently in police custody after admitting to breaking and entering the Annandale Secondary School, East Coast Demerara (ECD) on Saturday last and stealing items from the Information Technology Department costing almost $1M. Kaieteur News understands that four of these students attend the Bladen Hall Secondary, also located on the ECD, while [...]
Neesa Gopaul PI…Accused mom breaks down after seeing teen’s dead photos
The Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the death of 16-year-old Neesa Gopaul continued yesterday. Her mother, Bibi Gopaul and her lover, Jarvis Small are accused of murdering the Queens College student in October 2010 and the pre-trial hearing is currently before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry. The state is represented by Prosecutor, Pritima Kissoon. The first [...]
Telecoms war…Financial reports not covered in secrecy-Digicel CEO
…offers to run GT&T Telecommunications giant, Digicel Guyana has denied that their financial records/performance is covered in secrecy and that last week’s calls for disclosure by competitor, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) was for public gains. That statement was made yesterday by Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gregory Dean, at a press briefing [...]
I saw my yesterdays unwind
In a courtroom in the High Court on Monday, I was present for a fixture date for a contempt of court charge brought against me by Juan Edghill. Mr. Edghill wants the court to commit me to prison for contempt. Without discussing my analysis on what should happen when the trial begins, (I think I [...]
Pregnancy and Legal Substance Abuse
In an age of asserting rights of women and minorities, the rights of the unborn seem to be stillborn. There are concerns about aborting the unborn but what about the damage that the unborn suffers due to smoking and alcohol use – both of which are legal? And this is in spite of the [...]
GUYANA CAN BECOME A HUB FOR REGIONAL TRAINING
A few years ago, there was a Joint Services demonstration at the Eve Leary Ground. The demonstration was attended by hundreds of Guyanese, including the media. The fire service was supposed to put on a demonstration of dousing a fire. A model building constructed out of plywood was built and was set alight for the [...]
Dem boys seh…Even Kaka Belly got to pay fuh cross under de Berbice Bridge
It is human nature to own things but some people does want to own everything. De last set showing dem beastly nature and some of dem look like beasts. And if dem ain’t got de size dem gun get it before dem dead in jail wearing de pumpkin jumpsuit. Some of dem think [...]
WI outgunned by Watson, Hussey
GROS-ISLET, St. Lucia – A typically robust, unbeaten half-century from Kieron Pollard was upstaged by an equally enterprising 69 from opener Shane Watson and 59 not out from Mike Hussey that guided Australia to a commanding, eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first Digicel Twenty20 International yesterday. The Windies failed to successfully defend a [...]
Jeffrey determined to put November’s disappointment behind back
-supports Vieira’s call to recapture lap record Determined to put last November’s disappointment behind his back, reigning Group 4 champion driver Kevin Jeffrey speaking with Kaieteur Sport via telephone yesterday sounded optimistic about his chances of doing well at Sunday’s Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club ‘Race of Champions’ Meet, at the South Dakota Circuit. [...]
Mayor’s Annual Knockout Inter Ward Soccer tournament continues today
Several gripping encounters characterized the second night’s action when the Mayor’s Annual Knockout Inter Ward Soccer tournament continued at the Georgetown football Club (GFC) Ground over the past weekend thus signaling what is to come as the tournament continues. The action will continue tonight when North East La Penitence tackle Bourda, Kitty oppose [...]
Hikers Junior Hockey Tournament concludes
-Hailed another success The Western Union Hikers junior hockey team indoor tournament concluded Sunday afternoon, at the National Gymnasium with Hikers Hockey Club and the GCC Hockey Team dominating the under 16 and 21 age categories as they did last year. In the under 13 and Schools categories however new champions were crowned as [...]
BCB Elizabeth Styles U-19 cricket…Ramcharran (109*), Permaul (92) & Kandasammy (5-20) lead Albion to victory
A superb innings of 109 not out by former National under-15 vice-captain Sharaz Ramcharran, 92 from Veerapen Permaul and a fine bowling effort by National Under-19 cricketer Kandasammy Surujnarine (5-20) combined to lead Albion Community Centre Cricket Club to their first victory in the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) 2012 Elizabeth Styles under-19 tournament. [...]
Battles continue on All Fools Day in Linden
– juniors and seniors to clash once events are in open category By Juanita Hooper The battle for supremacy continues Sunday at the McKenzie Sports Club ground when Upper Demerara School Track Club hosts the third Developmental Meet on the 300m perimeter ground on All Fools Day. The ground where spectators witnessed [...]
Local basketball needs technical infusion
By Edison Jefford It was pellucid Saturday night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall that unless local basketball gets a technical infusion at all levels, Guyana will not become a competitive regional force and years of ineptitude will only be prolonged, resulting in ultimate ennui. One of the most glaring facets of the [...]
Way cleared for GCB to get hearing at Caribbean Court of Justice
The way is now clear for the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) to have its challenge to the decision of the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dr. Frank Anthony dissolving the GCB to be heard in the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). This follows the ruling yesterday by the CCJ to grant special [...]
Three tie for top spot in GDA latest action
The Guyana Draughts Association held another National competition last Sunday and the matches, played at the National Gymnasium, were all keenly contested. The games were played using the International format and played on 100 square boards. The competition was played on a round robin system and three players tallied 12 points each to [...]
N/A UNITED, ROSIGNOL UNITED, COUGARS & MONEDDERLUST THROUGH TO LAST 4
The Ross & Bush senior male KO football tournament, promoted by former Referee Mr. Ainsworth Ross, now residing in the USA, kicked off on Saturday last with a doubleheader at the #5 Playfield, which saw resounding victories for NA United and Rosignol United. The first match at 13:30hrs resulted in N/A United making light [...]
Diamond Mineral Water Cycle race set for Saturday
Local cyclists with be in action on Saturday when National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohamed MS stages the 7th Diamond Mineral Water Youth Programme at the National Park Circuit starting at 09:00hrs. The 11 races on the programme are: 12 to 14 yrs Boys & Girls – 3 Laps Veteran U – 50 yrs [...]
Is it a matter of wanting total control?
DEAR EDITOR, In what is promised to be a landmark case in the history of Guyana, Chief Justice Ian Chang has signalled that the High Court has the jurisdiction to hear whether the Guyana Constitution has been breached on grounds that the composition of a parliamentary committee breached the principle of proportionality. Justice Chang’s [...]
