More shocking drug purchases revealed…New GPC sells $2,000 ‘pressure tablets’ for $18,000
…under-fire, calls for value for money audit Government’s largest supplier of pharmaceutical supplies has backed down and is now calling on the Auditor General to carry out a value for money audit. Over the past days, the New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (New GPC), has come under fire for selling several products at exorbitant prices to [...]
Security concerns over businesses operating in Post Office buildings
…PRO says nothing to be alarmed about Security concerns have been raised with the establishment of a grocery store in the same building that houses the Skeldon Post Office on the Corentyne. Kaieteur News visited the location on Monday afternoon just as the post office, located just next door, was closed for the day. However, [...]
‘I have launched a probe into drug purchase’ – Dr. Bheri Ramsaran
Even as the New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (New GPC) has called on the Auditor General to provide a value for money audit, Minister of Health Dr. Bheri Ramsaran has announced that he has launched an investigation into the drugs purchased by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. Dr. Ramsaran said that he has deliberately sought “not [...]
Bobcat operator buried alive as sand pit caves in
A bobcat operator who was working in a sandpit at Sibirien/Old England, Linden, was yesterday buried alive after the pit caved in. According to reports, the incident occurred at around noon yesterday while the man was heaping sand to load onto a truck. The dead man has been identified as Ray Garraway of Number [...]
Chinese contract for CJIA US$150M expansion says…Ban from roads, bridge construction, not airport project
The Chinese contractor of the US$150M Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion says that while it is banned from participating in roads and bridge projects by the World Bank, there is nothing stopping it from being part of that (airport) works. According to China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), Guyana has nothing to [...]
A leader for the season
With the ‘new dispensation’ in the Assembly producing a balance between the executive and legislature, and the PNC about to choose a new leader, the question of leadership is on the agenda. Guyanese have long been enamoured with the “smartman” as leader. We practice what one regional scholar called, “doctor” politics. Even implacable opponents of [...]
Last gig of a failed rock star
There were two opinions in the letter pages of the newspapers this week and from persons who know what they are talking about. One is GHK Lall, the other, Vic Puran. Both were unkind to Ralph Ramkarran who last week commented that corruption has become a monstrosity under the PPP Government and must be confronted. [...]
IS UNCLE DONALD UP TO THE TASK?
Uncle Donald has an imposing physical stature that equates him to a heavyweight. But if he fails to take a grip on the affairs of the nation, he may end up being referred to as a political lightweight. If there is any issue in which Uncle Donald can prove that he is a prized political [...]
Dem boys seh…Two more stooge come out wid more scampishness
After fame is shame. Jagdeo know good ‘bout that. Now a days he does down he head and walk. Dem boys seh none amount of soap, soap powder or body wash can wash way he shame. Nuff of he friends ain’t got no shame, it seem so. Dem boys know who write de [...]
Violence against women in this the month of brides
Dear Editor, It’s the month of June, the month of Brides, when vows are exchanged to love, care and protect, a wedding day when she’s dressed in pure white, the most special day of a woman’s life. But for many in later years, that love turns to hate and obsession, care and protect change faces [...]
Co-operatives appear fragmented
Dear Editor, The year 2012 has been designated the International Year of Cooperatives but from where I sit I am not sure that we in Guyana are observing this fact in a meaningful way. I had promised myself that I would not speak publicly on the woes of the Paradise Multi Purpose Cooperative Society [...]
A case of system abuse?
Dear Editor, I am forced to write this letter to you out of desperation, since I have been frustrated in my efforts to obtain legitimate representation for my just cause. Since November 2011, I have been the victim of circumstances which amply illustrate that, even after 46 years of Independence, powerful persons in Guyana are [...]
Government cut backs reduce UG
Dear Editor, It has been almost six months since Kaieteur News Columnist and a critic of the PPP regime, Freddie Kissoon’s contract has been breached and his services as a senior lecturer at the University of Guyana (UG) terminated. We hope that by now those PPP political hacks on UG Council would have [...]
Thank heavens for KN, AFC and the exposures
Dear Editor, In a recent contribution via your letter column, I thanked God for-Kaieteur News and AFC for their exposure of corruption and the waste of taxpayer’s money by the PPP/C Administration. I think many Guyanese ought to join in that prayer. These two entities are providing a mouthpiece for those who are muzzled [...]
When gossip is spread as truth
Dear Editor, Mr Sultan Mohamed in comments on my letter associates me with a certain mindset, ”What can fundamentally reassure mindsets which have historically cultivated abhorrence to seemingly being governed by those of another “undeserving” race and their culture but still demands accommodating flip flop parity with the same alleged undesirables within a national [...]
Not getting the DSL one pays for
Dear Editor, I would like to highlight my dilemma with regards to my DSL internet connection provided by GT& T. I must state that I am paying for the standard 256 kb/s connection which is referred to as “DSL Lite”. However, my current download speed is just around 26 kb/s, not to mention [...]
Home Affairs Ministry responds to APNU Leader
Dear Editor, The Ministerial Task Force on Trafficking in Persons rejects the baseless and unsubstantiated allegation by Mr. David Granger that the Government is not doing enough to deal with trafficking in persons. Although trafficking in persons is certainly not rampant in Guyana, significant efforts have been adopted by Government to combat this [...]
Cook steers England to series win
BBC Sport – Captain, Alastair Cook scored 112 as England cruised to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies to clinch the one-day series with a match to spare. Cook shared an opening stand of 122 with Ian Bell (53) and 81 with Jonathan Trott as the hosts chased down the tourists’ below-par 238-9 in 45 [...]
Three national ruggers, trainer rewarded
Three players of Guyana’s National Rugby team, Rondel Mc Arthur (Most Improved Player) , Claudius Butts (Outstanding Try) and Captain Ryan Gonsalves (Outstanding Player) along with the Physical Trainer, Phillip Browne (Outstanding Service) were rewarded yesterday afternoon in the National Park for their outstanding performance and dedication from their last game in the Southern [...]
Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Competition
- Campbellville, St. George’s, Friendship register victories Despite the soggy conditions underfoot, favorites Campbellville Secondary School came away with a 2-0 victory over an exhausted looking North Ruimveldt Secondary School yesterday, at the Tucville ground, when action in the second annual Digicel-sponsored nationwide Schools Football Competition continued. Also recording victories were St. George’s and Friendship [...]
National ruggers confident ahead of Bermuda clash
“If we get our game correct, I feel we could beat Bermuda and become holders of both the 15’s and 7’s titles,” Coach and player, Theodore Henry said during a press briefing, which was held yesterday at Olympic House. Henry, who along with Captain Ryan Gonsalves, Team Manager, Robin Roberts and Public Relations [...]
A brief history of the ‘Guinness Greatest of de Streets’ Futsal Tournament
On the 4th December, 2008, Tiger Bay became the first team to be crowned champions of the inaugural “Guinness Greatest of De Street Football Tournament” weeks after the tournament was launched with an exhibition game in the champions’ community by the honorable Minister of Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony and Banks DIH Director of Sales [...]
Suriname deepens ties with Flex Night International
The neighbouring Republic of Suriname has deepened its involvement in the Flex Night International event, scheduled to take place on Saturday December 8th at the National Cultural Centre. Last Sunday, at a lunch hosted in Paramaribo by the President of the Suriname Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Federation (SBWB), Mr. Moekesh Kanhai, it was confirmed [...]
Hugh Ross Conquerors all at NABBA World C/ships in Dublin
After enduring setbacks resulting from a brief period of illness, Hugh Arlington Ross promised that he will be ready for the World Championships on June 16 in Dublin, Ireland and ready he was. Not only did he win by a wide margin, but was the most sought after athlete after the pre-judging due to [...]
Alpha successfully retain GFF Super League title
- Den Amstel upset Western Tigers Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United have successfully retained the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Super League Championship after they were given a walk-over on Sunday at the GFC Ground, Seawall FC failing to honour their obligation of turning up. Alpha has moved to an unassailable 22 points with one game to [...]
