Police vehicles auction racket … Home Affairs attempted cover-up – whistleblower
The man who blew the whistle on the massive racket at the police vehicles auction said that it was Office of the President that initiated the investigation into the scheme and not the Ministry of Home Affairs as was reported in the media. He also claimed that it was the officials of the Ministry of [...]
Granger fires back at rival Greenidge
The Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) is gearing to host is 17th Biennial Congress is a matter of days and already the battle lines have been drawn deeply and the two major competitors for the post of leader of the party identified. Carl Greenidge, the PNCR’s former Finance Minister has thrown some political jabs at [...]
Guyanese Muslims to resist decriminalizing Homosexual laws – CIOG
The Muslim Community will continue to resist any decriminalization of homosexual laws and practices locally. This is according to President of the Central Islamic Organization (CIOG) Fazal Feroze, which represents a large section of the Guyanese Muslim population. According to the CIOG President, while he has not been presented with any formal proposal from the [...]
UN Health report highlights flaws in Guyana’s maternal facilities
A report compiled by the United Nations and the Ministry of Health Guyana reveals that Guyana has an inadequate number of Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Assessment (EmONC) facilities. The EmONC report was formulated for the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund and the Bureau of Statistics. The report focused on [...]
Scrap metal scavengers stealing historic High Court fence
Scrap metal scavengers in the city seem to be familiar with the old Keith Lynn song, “A little piece at a time.” That’s exactly the way the thieves have been carting off sections of the historic fencing around the hallowed High Court. This has not escaped the eyes of some legal professionals. Legal Affairs Minister [...]
Dem boys seh… Some people ain’t got no shame
Other thing does always full people eye. Dem boys talk bout de fancy boat that somebody see and dem decide that dem gun buy one fuh de police suh when dem got to go and sport dem got a boat fuh go up de river. Is a good thing de boat never really wuk because [...]
Lamaha Park residents demand removal of illegal scrap metal business
It may not be as huge as the former Le Repentir dumpsite, but residents of Lamaha Park say that they are suffering similar environmental and health problems from an illegal scrap metal dealership, which is being operated by squatters in the residential community. They have appealed to the authorities to put a halt to the [...]
Controversial Chronicle editorial … Edghill accuses press of spreading misinformation on his stance
“It is a strong opinion that probably should not have been published…but in terms of what constitutes a crime under the Racial Hostility Act…I do not conclude that it constitutes a crime…” – Edghill Junior Finance Minister Juan Edghill yesterday accused the media of spreading misinformation regarding his comments on the recent controversial [...]
Ramotar’s Tax Review Committee never reviewed any taxes
…replacement for ill committee member being sought – Dr Luncheon The much vaunted Tax Review Committee, which had been established by Head of State Donald Ramotar days after taking Office, has never actually gotten down to reviewing any taxes and the Committee has run into its first major hurdle. This was confirmed recently by Head [...]
Two shot under mysterious circumstances
A security guard was among two persons who were shot under mysterious circumstances on Saturday night and early yesterday. The guard, 35-year-old Chad Layne of South Ruimveldt, was wounded in the left arm after being attacked in Tacuba Street, East La Penitence. The other man, identified as Sherwin Joseph, was shot in the right leg [...]
Tragedy continues to befall young gold-seekers
The price of gold continues to climb on the world market and it’s no different in Guyana, hence the rush to Guyana’s interior for a better standard of living by many young men and even women. But very few stop to think of the risk involved, which includes, the high incidence of robberies, freak accidents [...]
Kuru Kururu sand truck fatal accident… Defendant asks for new date to make final payment to family
As the Kuru Kururu sand truck fatal accident case continues to wind down the defendant in the matter has requested some more time to make his final payment to bring the case to an end. The case was called again on Friday last at the Providence Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Leslie Sobers. Sahid Ali initially [...]
City Council finally cuts down trees threatening woman’s home
The Mayor and City Council has finally made good on its promise to Sandra Garraway to cut down the huge and decaying palm trees near her North East La Penitence home. The visibly happy Garraway said that she can now sleep better knowing that the agency kept its promise and finally cleared the area that [...]
Furniture shortage likely to hit Berbice schools again
Some teachers and students from Berbice schools will be without furniture when the September school term begins. This was revealed by the Regional officials during a recent press conference in the Region 6 Boardroom. Region Six Education Officer, Mrs. Shafiran Bhajan, revealed that in February, a regional inventory was carried out as requested by Minister [...]
$.16M for a bottle of rum
Angostura celebrates T&T’s 50th anniversary (Reprinted from the Trinidad Express) Local producer Angostura says it has created the world’s most expensive blend of rum, “Legacy by Angostura” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence of Trinidad and Tobago. One bottle of the luxury blend will be auctioned for charity on August 4 in Port [...]
Digicel Champs
Christianburg / Wismar go one step further Christianburg / Wismar champions of this year’s Digicel Nationwide Schools Football Competition pose with their hardware for Kaieteur Sport following the presentation ceremony yesterday at the Police Sports Cub ground, Eve Leary. They defeated Waramadong 5-2 in the final of the tournament. See full details tomorrow.
Guyana lose to T&T on opening day
America Federation of Netball Associations Tournament Guyana national Netball team got off to a terrible start at the America Federation of Netball Associations (AFNA) Tournament which opened on Saturday, at the Jean Pierre Complex in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). The Guyanese who are among the nine teams participating in the tournament were soundly thrashed by [...]
Weary Central Mackenzie through to semis
By Edison Jefford A tiring Central Mackenzie were lucky to escape an offensive onslaught from the Kwakwani ‘Big Three’ Saturday night in Linden to set up a semi-final showdown with Diamond/McDoom in the National Community Basketball League (NCBL). The Central Mackenzie ‘Dream Team’ with national players, Shane Webster, Orin Rose, Akeem Kanhai, Kevin Joseph, Neil [...]
Greaves pedals to top spot; Leal is leading junior; Newton best veteran
Ballot Box Martyrs 55-Mile – Berbice Alonzo Greave returned to form yesterday in the Ancient County of Berbice when he stormed to victory in the Ballot Box Martyr’s 55-Mile Road Race ahead of Robin Persaud. While all the attention was on Greaves in the senior category, junior sensation 16-year-oold Raul Leal continues to blaze the [...]
Three and a half hour battle highlights Saturday’s GBTI Tennis action
Highlighting Saturday’s matches at the GBTI Tennis was an epic three and a half hour win for Andre Erskine over Berbician Mario Niamatalli who saved 9 match points during the course of the game. The match started off with Erskine breaking Niamatalli’s serve early to go ahead but never being able to secure a lead [...]
Inter Market football receives more sponsorship
Stiff rivalry and skillful football is anticipated when twenty teams from Lethem, Mahdia and Bartica among other regions battle for supremacy when the Stabroek Warriors Sports Club presents the 2nd edition of the Inter-Market/Municipality Futsal tournament at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall Saturday July 28 next. Already, the corporate community has rendered support towards a [...]
Fitness walk to be held on Sunday July 22
Malta Supreme HRC Bodybuilding & Fitness Show The Hugh Ross Classic Committee has announced that they will continue the tradition of hosting a Fitness walk ahead of Guyana’s premier Body Building & Fitness Show set for July 28, 2012 at the National Cultural Centre. This year’s walk which is expected to attract a number of [...]
UG professor touts setting up of Special Victims Unit
Tackling domestic violence… By Leon Suseran If Guyana is to make any headway in dealing with the scourge of domestic violence, it has to be tackled in more innovative and creative ways. This is the view of University of Guyana Berbice Campus head, Professor Daizal R. Samad. Professor Samad noted that dozens of seminars, workshops, [...]
NDC at Lethem dissolved
- Chairman says reasons frivolous The Ireng Sawariwau, Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in Lethem, Region Nine has been dissolved. This was reportedly done last week by the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Ganga Persaud, following a hearing on the council’s functions. According to the NDC’s former Chairman, Terrence Boston, the same Ministry during [...]
Banks DIH donates books to Stanleytown library
Banks DIH Limited has donated several books to the newly commissioned Stanleytown library in New Amsterdam. The presentation was done at a simple ceremony held at the Library’s office at Lot 39 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice. Training manager of the beverage company, Henry Lewis, himself a Berbician, described the occasion as a nostalgic moment for [...]
