Jagdeo backpedals on secret deal inked with ‘corrupt’ Chinese company
After his administration secretly inked an agreement with a Chinese Contractor in Jamaica, for the US$150M expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), former President Bharrat Jagdeo is now backpedalling, in the face of damning World Bank revelations. Jagdeo, who had adamantly defended the decision to enter into a contract with China Harbor [...]
Cargo boat heading to Trinidad capsizes…Cook trapped in vessel, feared dead
By Zena Henry Terror struck late yesterday afternoon when a 65- foot cargo vessel destined for Trinidad and Tobago capsized in the Demerara River, about quarter mile offshore. Seven crewmen were on board. One of the vessel’s occupants’, 63-year-old Gerald Da Silva, the cook, was still trapped inside the overturned boat up to press time. [...]
Jagdeo worked at OP during Ramotar’s absence
Government has defended the presence of former Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo, in the Office of the President (OP) saying that he was there to specifically help compile a special report on the recent budget cuts. Responding to questions, Thursday, during his weekly post-Cabinet press briefings, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, asked [...]
REDjet files for bankruptcy
Airone Ventures Limited, the company doing business as REDjet, has announced the suspension of all operations in Barbados. “REDjet profoundly regrets this decision and its impact on its suppliers, staff and passengers,” chairman Robbie Burns said in a statement. He said the company believed that if it had secured the full aero-political support of [...]
Cane juice vendor on the run after killing labourer
Up to press time yesterday police on the West Coast of Demerara were on the hunt for a man identified as Michael Powley who reportedly stabbed his neighbour to death during a confrontation. The incident occurred around 07:50 hours yesterday at Plastic City, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara, resulting in the death of 26 [...]
Fraud probe launched at NCN, senior official sent home
The Board of Directors of the National Communications Network (NCN) has launched an investigation over payments by advertisers but never seem to have made their way to the accounts of that state-owned company. Yesterday, the network’s Production Manager, Martin Goolsarran, received a letter from the Board of Directors ordering him to proceed on [...]
THE AIRPORT CONTRACT FIASCO
The government can listen but should not be unduly influenced by what the former President of Guyana, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has to advise about what needs to be done in relation to the controversial airport contract. The government should instead demand a detailed explanation as to how the company that was chosen to undertake [...]
Dem boys seh…Some thiefing get expose at Hen See Hen
The thiefing get suh rampant that everybody thiefing. Fuh a long time dem boys know that wid all de noise dem people at Hen See Hen was mekking dem bread was well buttered. Dem didn’t have to depend pun a salary because dem was thiefing all de time. De salary was money to [...]
Inconsiderate actions can hurt
The inconsiderate actions of some can always lead to problems for others and invariably the others are innocent people simply wanting to go about their business. The most recent incident of gross inconsideration led to severe flooding that has left millions of dollars in losses in its wake. People are paid to do a [...]
England v West Indies, 3rd Test, Edgbaston, 2nd day…
Test suffers consecutive washouts For the first time since 1964 – at Lord’s against Australia – the first two days of an England home Test were washed out after the second day at Edgbaston went the same way as the first. Such had been the volume of rain in Birmingham that the umpires took the [...]
Golden Jaguars battle – but go 3-1 at the Azteca
Mexico City, Mexico – A spirited second half performance could not prevent the Golden Jaguars from going down 3-1, to CONCACAF giants Mexico on the opening day of Group B action, in the third round, 2014 World Cup Qualifiers at the Estadio Azteca Stadium. Scoring the goals were Carlos Salcido (10th minute), Giovanni Dos [...]
Central McKenzie spoil party in Georgetown
- tournament moves to Linden tonight By Edison Jefford Central McKenzie spoiled the party in Georgetown Thursday night after they prevented the City teams from celebrating a clean sweep of opposition from Linden when the National Community Basketball League (NCBL) continued at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Central McKenzie, undoubtedly one of the strongest teams [...]
Digicel Triple Sports Fiesta on tonight
Tonight local sports fans will have the opportunity to witness a new innovation in the sporting arena here in Guyana when the Digicel-sponsored Triple Sports Fiesta is unveiled, at the National Gymnasium. An idea specifically conceived by Digicel’s Events and Marketing Manager Gavin Hope, fans will get to see high class action involving three [...]
DDL, GABA inaugural Andrew Lewis U-16 boxing tournament starts tonight
The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) and Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL) joint effort in the staging of several boxing cards will commence tonight with the inaugural Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis/DDL U-16 boxing tournament on the tarmac situated on the northern end of the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym, Independence Boulevard. The action commences at 17:00hrs [...]
Guyana denied Azteca training opportunity
Mexico City, Mexico – An enthusiastic Golden Jaguars contingent suffered a slight disappointment in preparation for their clash versus Mexico, as they were denied the chance to train at the Estadio Azteca before match day. According to FIFA regulations both teams were allowed a 1-hour training session Thursday each on the ground. The home side [...]
Fifth Inter-Organisation B/ball competition on today
The Fifth Annual Inter-Organisation Basketball Competition gets underway today at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall beginning at 11am with the Royston Siland-led defending champs, Neal and Massy Group of Companies aiming to defend their title. Host of the event, VP Update’s Vijay Panday, told Kaieteur Sport yesterday that the tournament is expected to be [...]
Rising Sun Judo Club revels in performance at National Judo Championships
Top local Judo club, Rising Sun, based at the Marian Academy School, Carifesta Ave, fielding eight athletes, bagged six medals at the Judo Association of Guyana sponsored 2012 National Judo Championships held at the Marian Academy auditorium on June 3. With the exception of one, all the medals won by the Rising Sun Dojo [...]
Why not invite readers to estimate how much longer it will take to complete the Amaila Falls Access Road?
DEAR EDITOR, In an effort to assist in the accuracy of your reports on the Amaila Falls Access Rd., please find below a description of the seven sections that comprise the entire road. I have compiled these descriptions because in just about all your reports you furnished incorrect geographical information. I suggest you visit [...]
We all have a role to play and we need not criticize
DEAR EDITOR, As a resident of Lodge, I would like to respond to Mr. Balwant Persaud, whose letter was published in the Kaieteur News on June 7, 2012 to comment on the diplomatic community seeking publicity rather than to make a difference in communities in Georgetown. He goes through the same rhetoric that many of [...]
It’s never too old to learn
DEAR EDITOR, There is a story carried on Fox News (June 6, 2012) that really caught my attention. It had to do with a 97-year-old woman who received an honorary high school diploma, something she had longed for all her life but was unable to achieve because of domestic circumstance. According to the story, [...]
The CCJ will not come on stream as quickly as anticipated
DEAR EDITOR, It seems as if it will take a longer time for Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago to accept the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the final court. I was optimistic after receiving word that these two large Caribbean Community countries would have officially announced their intention of joining in August on [...]
There needs to be a clampdown on extra lessons
DEAR EDITOR, If the new Education Minister needs better grades in schools, she needs to think fast and place some restrictions on teachers in schools who are giving extra lessons at their homes or wherever. There are many teachers who are teaching their best only at the extra lessons. In schools, they are the most [...]
NICIL VS Guyana Stores Limited…Brassington grilled over audit reports
The High Court action between the National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited and Royal Investment Inc. which owns and operates Guyana Stores, was again called up before Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire, yesterday. Royal Investment Inc. is headed by proprietor Tony Yassin. NICIL is being represented by Rafiq Turhan Khan, while Yassin is being represented by [...]
Fuel shortage hits Berbice
A gasoline shortage has hit Berbice for the past two weeks. The situation appears to be worsening and taking its toll as many ‘No Gas’ signs are being displayed across the region. Several petrol stations across East and West Berbice have run out of gasoline. Kerosene is also very scarce. A few Shell stations [...]
Private Sector Commission looks to mend broken Badal/Govt. relationship
Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Ramesh Dookhoo, says that he is urgently trying to make arrangements for a private engagement with substantive owner of the Guyana Pegasus, Robert Badal and the Minister with responsibility for Tourism, Irfaan Ali. The Minister is currently in New York attending the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Caribbean Week [...]
