$300M Hydroclave (waste disposal) system…Huge discrepancy in price of GPHC’s Hydroclave system
A quotation from the Canadian supplier has put the cost of the Georgetown Public Hospital’s Hydroclave Sterilization System and its waste collection truck at millions of dollars below the cost cited by hospital officials. Keith Burrowes, Executive Director of the Government’s Health Sector Development Unit, said that the two pieces of equipment were bought [...]
No gov’t guarantee on private financing for Marriott – Brassington
There is no government guarantee on the US$27 million debt that is being facilitated by Republic Bank (Trinidad) for the Marriott Hotel Project, says Winston Brassington, who manages Government investments. “The shareholders will have to stand behind some of the obligations in the event of certain contingencies, but there is no government guarantee – [...]
GPL rental will be examined – APNU
The country’s power company, Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), is expected to come under Parliamentary scrutiny, when the 2012 National Budget debate kicks off this week. The issue is the company paying millions of dollars to rent several Caterpillar sets. According to Lance Carberry, spokesperson for the Opposition’s A Partnership for National Unity [...]
Badal spends US$8M to upgrade Pegasus
Despite gov’t hostility, sees Marriott as a ‘sour grapes’ project Businessman Robert Badal is spending US$8 million to upgrade the Pegasus Hotel, which he bought over from Le Meridien three years ago. Badal is investing in the Pegasus at a time when he now has to compete with efforts by the government to establish [...]
Man beats woman unconscious with hammer
– goes on the run, sends threatening messages to family A Prashad Nagar resident is on the run after allegedly slashing his 38-year-old lover and beating her unconscious with a hammer last Wednesday. The victim, Eureka Garraway, was found in a relative’s Non Pareil, East Coast Demerara residence, unconscious and bleeding profusely from [...]
Dem boys seh…Is not only Christians live in Guyana
De other day was Good Friday and all dem rum shop close up. Even dem food place and dem shop close because de law tell dem shop owners that if dem open is straight to jail dem going. Suh all dem boys who did want a drink had to wait till six o’clock [...]
A man for all seasons… Marcel Crawford SC is a ‘Special Person’
By Samuel Whyte To put someone’s life and achievements in writing is seldom an easy task, especially if they are multitalented and have diverse pursuits. Many persons have excelled in just one area, but some have stood out in so many fields that placing their accomplishments in proper perspective takes the assignment to another level. [...]
The people must ensure that promises made on the campaign trail are kept
Dear Editor, During the just concluded November 2011 General and Regional Elections, political parties campaigned rigorously laid out their plans for the people, should they win the elections. It is now time for the people to stay engaged in the political process to ensure that promises made on the campaign trail are made [...]
We need to look at the previous decisions of Chief Justice Chang
Dear Editor, I would like to reiterate at the expense of being criticized for beating my own drum, that prior to the court decision on the Henry Greene rape allegation, I was the only Guyanese who penned a critical comment on Chief Justice Chang for three decisions he made. I have done so [...]
Many teachers still to receive their GTU ballots
Dear Editor, I make reference to an article which was based on an interview of Milne Seymour Presidential Candidate, GTU, Malcolm Marcus Presidential Candidate as well as incumbent Vice President, GTU and the elections officer Patrice Henry dated April 2, 2012. I place my attention on the following paragraphs. “During a recent interview…the [...]
Poor management of Guyana’s tropical rainforest
Dear Editor, I am writing coincidentally on a day when Kaieteur News’ front page banner says ‘Indian coffee company ships out 50 containers of logs in two months – contrary to agreement with Forestry Commission’ (KN, 05 April 2012). I wish to respond to a section of a letter in Guyana Chronicle signed [...]
I hope that our judicial system develops the new mindset that this case has highlighted a need for
Dear Editor, I join the community of persons who have felt confident enough to comment on Chief Justice Chang’s decision in the Henry Greene case. And in repudiation of the ludicrous belief that only persons with a legal education are qualified to sensibly question the decisions of the court, I feel no compulsion [...]
Large slice of budget to bail out two insolvent, badly mismanaged institutions
Dear Editor, The PPP claims this is the biggest budget ever and there was lots of cheering from the PPP benches in parliament. What the PPP conveniently forgot to tell us is that the two largest items in the budget were going to bail out two insolvent institutions that have been badly mismanaged [...]
West Indies grind on dour day
There’s no doubt about it: the Test series has started. After two weeks of limited-overs games between these two teams and while the IPL, with its promise of immediate gratification, gets under way in India, West Indies and Australia played out a dour first day in Barbados. By the end of a rain-shortened day, [...]
Third Hugh Ross Classic Body Building Show…Mohamed’s Enterprise & City Mall flexes $500,000 muscle
The buzz is already on and athletes are busy getting themselves in shape ahead of what is anticipated to be the biggest Hugh Ross Classic Body Building and Fitness show yet, slated for Saturday July 28 at the National Cultural Centre. The Hugh Ross Classic Committee did announce at their Media Launch last month that [...]
Mitchell on her way to athletic stardom
By Edison Jefford Tiranna Mitchell is an unassuming teenager with an intrinsic girlishness that literally undermines her imposing ability on the track, but it is clear after just two years of competitive track and field, that Mitchell is on a trajectory toward definite athletic stardom. “I love track and field because I [...]
Roshandin feeling good about new car
Even the change of machine did not effectively affect the usually high quality of driving and success that is associated with defending Group 2A champion Shairaz Roshandin, who blazed to one win and a second place, during the recently staged ‘Race of Champions’ Meet, at the South Dakota Circuit. Roshandin, who previously drove a [...]
Reggae Boyz set Guyana date
Jamaica’s National Senior Men’s team, the Reggae Boyz, will play next in Jamaica against the National team of Guyana, the Golden Jaguars, on Friday, May 18 at 8:00 pm at the Catherine Hall Stadium in Montego Bay. The match will be played 21 days before both teams play their first match in the semi-final [...]
Aruwai Mining / D&C Promotions Regatta T20 KO tourney… New Line Cavaliers, South Essequibo, Orient & Wakenaam into semis
Defending champions New Line Cavaliers, South Essequibo, Orient and Wakenaam have all booked their places in the semifinals of the 3rd Aruwai Mining Enterprise sponsored D&C Promotions Regatta T20 knock-out cricket competition which bowled off at the Bartica Community Centre Ground, last weekend. National cricketers Gajanand Singh and Ricardo Adams slammed half centuries [...]
Port Mourant Easter Horserace Meet on today
Banks, DIH Limited, Digicel Jumbo Jet and Shariff Racing Stable on board The Port Mourant Turf, Corentyne Berbice will be the place to be today when the club stages its grant one day Easter Sunday horserace meet. The question being asked is who will win the battle of Port Mourant as thousands of Horseracing fans [...]
‘Screw’ Richmond Memorial Schools Football Competition…Final group matches to be played on Tuesday
Marcia Craig Educational Institute (MCEI) and Harmony Secondary School were the recipients of walkovers, while Christianburg / Wismar defeated Mackenzie High as play in this year’s Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Memorial Schools Football Competition continued during the week in the Linden community. MCEI benefitted from three points after Linden Foundation Secondary School failed to show [...]
Guyana Badminton Association Junior Easter Doubles tournament concludes
The GBA Junior Easter Doubles Tournament concluded on Wednesday April 4 at the Queens College Badminton Courts along with the presentation to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed winners. The Medals was presented by Mr. Jackson & Ms. Boodram. The round robin tournament gave the players a chance to compete with each other [...]
Letters to the Sports Editor…Disgusted by Gibson’s comments
Dear Editor, Please allow me to express my utter disgust and sorrow at the arrogant and juvenile comments of the West Indies Coach Mr Otis Gibson with respect to Narsingh Deonarine. I had to read the article twice to make sure it was what it said. Does Mr. Gibson have any experience in [...]
Disappointed at Gibson’s take on Cricinfo
Dear Editor, It is with great annoyance and frustration that I pen this letter about an article posted on the Cricinfo Website on April 04th 2012 by Mr. Daniel Brettig and titled ‘Deonarine on probation -Gibson’. The article quotes Mr. Gibson (coach of the West Indies cricket team) saying that Mr N. Deonarine [...]
Cream of Guyana’s boxing stars on board with Briso Promotions, GABA amateur card
The cream of Guyana’s boxing stars have joined forces to throw their support behind the Seon Bristol and his Briso Promotions Group and the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) amateur boxing card at Linden, which will be part of their Town Week activities, set for April 30. The open air event will be [...]
