Man loses ankles in Soesdyke accident
A man was left staring in disbelief at his dislocated ankles, minutes after he was struck by a grey sports utility vehicle, on Sunday. Reports reaching this publication suggest that the injured man was under the influence of alcohol while crossing the public road on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, close to Madewini Creek. The incident occurred [...]
BK’s involvement in defective stellings attracts Parliamentary attention
…APNU seeks query on why no penalties thus far Projects being handled by Brian Tiwarie’s, BK International, have attracted the attention of Parliamentarians. Public Works Minister Robeson Benn will be requested this Thursday to provide answers. Benn will be made to respond to his A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) Shadow, Joseph Harmon who [...]
Man succumbs after being set afire by workmate
Hours after reaching the city for medical attention, 26-year-old Ryan Junior Bristol, who was turned into a human torch a few days ago succumbed to his injures. According to reports, Bristol of Quamina Street, Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, was doused with gasoline and set ablaze by one of his colleague at a mining [...]
Ganja smuggled into Camp Street Prison…No criminal charges for female warders
The two female prison warders who were implicated in a ganja smuggling racket have avoided becoming members of the prison population, courtesy of recommendations by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). An official said that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) recommended that the warders should not be charged, but that they should [...]
Bandits shoot mother, son during Foulis robbery
A young Enmore businessman and his mother are nursing gunshot wounds as a result of another bandit attack on the East Coast of Demerara last evening. The businessman, Prem Nauth, was wounded in his right waist while his mother, Latchmandai, was shot in her left hand by the bandits who escaped with an undisclosed [...]
No Chinese warranty for ‘botched’ Skeldon Sugar Factory
….CEO says firm has no more obligations to GuySuCo The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is yet to start making payments to the Guyana Government which in turn would make repayments to the Chinese, for the loans for the Skeldon Sugar Factory. This was confirmed by the entity’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paul Bhim, who was [...]
The inscrutable language of Raphael Trotman
If asked what I think of the politics of Raphael Trotman, I would say that he has ended his political career. The AFC will soon have a new leader and my prediction is that the AFC will front a Nagamootoo/Hughes ticket for the next election with a future Hughes leadership of the AFC. For all [...]
An empowered police force
There was a time when the people of Georgetown complained about the absence of the police from the streets. The residents would complain that it would be some time after the accident that the police would respond and by then the criminals would have long disappeared. We cannot help but note that the [...]
THE WORKERS WILL NOT BE FOOLED
One of the main trade unions in Guyana recently warned sugar workers to be careful about the wolves that come in sheep’s clothing claiming to represent their interest. The union was concerned about the possibility of political parties manipulating its members. It need not worry. The workers in Guyana have always been much smarter [...]
Dem boys seh…Dem thiefing people gun holler
Old people got a saying, ‘Everyday bucket go a well one day it bottom gun lef’. Dem boys seh that that old people saying ain’t apply to some of dem in de government. Dem going to de well, which is de treasury, everyday, and de bottom can’t fall out yet. It got to [...]
Ann’s Grove visit BV and beat them
- Charity win Region 2 crown By Rawle Welch Visitors Ann’s Grove led by goals off the boots of Steve Francis (37th), Paul Collins (45th) and Levin Thomas (84th) defeated hosts Beterverwagting (BV) 3-2 when play in this year’s Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Competition continued, at the BV Community Centre ground yesterday. Scoring for the [...]
Venus loses in Wimbledon 1st round, 1st since ’97
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) For the first time since her debut appearance at the All England Club 15 years ago, five-time Venus Williams failed to get past the first round of Wimbledon. The seven-time Grand Slam champion was eliminated 6-1, 6-3 by Elena Vesnina of Russia at Wimbledon on Monday, the latest setback in her [...]
Clive Atwell arrives for showdown with Fraser; confident of clinching victory
The rhythmic sound of well coordinated punches as they slammed into the striking pads greeted the ear of the uninitiated passing the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym (ALBG) yesterday afternoon. Those venturing into the building were treated to a display of raw talent as Clive Atwell went through his paces in preparation for, arguably [...]
Table Tennis players in Linden to meet today
– concerned over resuscitation of sport Table tennis players and concerned individuals will be meeting this afternoon at 5:30pm at the LinMine Constabulary Recreational Hall in Mackenzie, Linden, to discuss a plan to resuscitate the state of administration of the sport in the Mining Town. This comes at a time when table tennis players seem unimpressed [...]
GTC/PM 1 wins Trophy Stall Volleyball competition in Berbice
Sunday the youthful GTC/PM Volleyball Team defeated Rollers of New Amsterdam to capture the first place trophy when the Berbice Volleyball Association held the 2nd annual Trophy Stall Competition for teams in Berbice. The win emerged after a defeat suffered last month at the same venue (GTM Court in New Amsterdam) when the two [...]
Stiff competition but Belony etches name in Earl Vigilance Memorial scrabble lien trophy
On a day of fluctuating fortunes, when the bag delivered equitable selections, Leon Belony held his nerve in what was arguably the most competitive tournament staged by the GASP. He amassed 5 points and a positive spread of 486 to emerge victorious, inscribing his name on the lien trophy when the 5th edition of [...]
NBA Legend heading for Guyana this weekend
By Edison Jefford NBA Legend and Miami Heat Community Affairs Liaison Officer, Wali Jones will be in Guyana for this weekend’s National Community Basketball League (NCBL) International Weekend, and will be hosting a clinic at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Saturday. According to the Coordinators of the NCBL International Weekend, Jones is scheduled [...]
Hand In Hand makes significant donation for RCMTC&SF Caricom Day Horserace meet
With just a few days to go before race day, the Hand in Hand Insurance Company on Monday made a significant donation towards the staging of the Grand Annual July 2nd Caricom Day RCMTC&SF, Banks DIH Limited Horserace meet. The Hand in Hand Company through its Inspector of Direct Sales Department, Navin Ramlochan, made the presentation at a simple ceremony [...]
Several teams through to quarterfinals of Inter Ministry/Corporation football
John Fernandes Ltd (JFL) was the first team to advance to the quarterfinal round with a 4-1 drubbing over the Ministry of Education when action in the Inter Ministry/Corporation 7-A-side football competition continued at the Banks DIH Thirst Park Ground on Saturday June 23 last. Jamal Joseph netted a brace in the 9th and 13th [...]
If GuySuCo is too big to fail, Linden is too important to be destroyed
Dear Editor, Response is made to Prime Minister Sam Hinds’ letter, June 24th. The PM’s reference about the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and its role must not be deliberately side-stepped in the Linden electricity discussion since inherent in this matter is the transgression of the rights of the citizens. Every request by the [...]
Time to appoint a qualified Auditor General
Dear Editor, A recent news item in the print media gave the impression that the appointments of four senior members of the Audit Office’s staff have already been made by the long-acting Auditor General Mr. Deodat Sharma. That would conflict with the Audit Act under which any proposed appointment first have the approval [...]
Pleased about investigation into corruption at GGMC
Dear Editor, I am pleased to see that government by extension the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment has sought international support to address corruption and other illegally activities within the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission. The article published by the Kaieteur News edition of June 23, 2012 stated that support has been [...]
Laura Creavalle has never represented Guyana and does not compete as a Guyanese
Dear Editor, In response to article published in the Sunday’s Sports captioned “Guyana’s Most Decorated and Successful Bodybuilder”. First observation the picture accompanying that article is of Yaxeni Oriquen a professional female bodybuilding champion from Venezuela and not Laura Creavalle. Not taking away from Ms. Creavalle who is indeed a highly decorated and [...]
The opposition has to find a way to stop this project
Dear Editor, I am normally not a letter writer but recently I have felt compelled to do so, because of what I see happening in Guyana. From the perspective of a citizen, what I see is a government in Guyana that appears to care nothing of what the public feels, thinks or believes. [...]
Ed Ahmad building housing scheme, mall, at Leonora
NICIL sold land ‘strictly’ for wood processing New York-based Guyanese, Edul Ahmad, who is facing trial in a US$50 million mortgage-fraud scheme, is looking to build a posh housing scheme, mall and gas station at Leonora, West Coast Demerara. The housing development would be called Hollywood Gardens. The land for the project was previously owned [...]
