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Husband robbed, wife raped
Horror holiday for Canadian couple… The Guyana holidays for a young Canadian-based couple got off to the most horrible start thanks to bandits who attacked them, hours after they had arrived in the land of many waters. The two who are stopping at a West Coast Demerara address were on their way home from a [...]
Linden protests continue until electricity tariffs withdrawn
Region 10 Chairman says… – blockades to be removed for essential services Chairman of Region 10, Sharma Solomon said yesterday that major stakeholders within the mining town have resolved that the weeks-long protest action will only cease when the increased electricity tariffs are withdrawn. He said that the resolution was made during [...]
Suspect in insurance executive’s murder captured
After almost four month on the run, Clive Knights, the prime suspect in the murder of insurance executive Bert Whyte, has been captured. Police said that the suspect was nabbed yesterday when ranks stopped a minibus at Yarrowkabra, on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway.Kaieteur News understands that one of the ranks recognized Knights as being [...]
Who’s responsible for the fire hydrants?
- no one, says Mayor Green Who’s responsible for the fire hydrants around the city? No one, according to Georgetown Mayor Hamilton Green. Mayor Green told Kaieteur News yesterday that it is the government’s responsibility to identify an organization and provide the funds to ensure fire hydrants are functional in a “wooden city” such as [...]
Ramotar guilty of not coming out publicly against corruption during the Jagdeo regime
Dear Editor, Very few people in Guyana or abroad believe that corruption and fraud will end under the PPP minority regime-giving the decades of financial misappropriation and malpractices. Corruption has become part of our culture. It is massive and widespread and only a national CAMPAIGN will seriously put an end to this scourge that plagues [...]
Ministers serve at the pleasure of their Presidents
Dear Editor, I am writing with reference to the ongoing discussions/debate in the letters column of Kaieteur News on the subject of Minister Clement Rohee’s responsibility (or lack of responsibility) for the incident at Linden in which police used live bullets for crowd control purposes, instead of rubber bullets, tear gas or water cannon. Three [...]
Robin Persaud tops field again; Jeffrey, Shaw, Singh & Isaacs also win
8th Regan Rodrigues Mem. 50-Mile Road Race Robin Persaud was again unstoppable when he cantered to another convincing win and in the process successfully defended the Regan Rodrigues Memorial 50 Mile Cycle Road Race contested yesterday on the West Demerara. The Carlton Wheelers Cycle Club member crossed the finish line all alone 400 meters ahead [...]
Alternative for Styrofoam, plastic containers available by October
Guyana now has a line of eco-friendly packaging or table ware alternative for Styrofoam and plastic receptacles. Caribbean Container Inc. (CCI) will be releasing this green line on the market this October. At the launching of “Eco Pak” Saturday evening, CCI’s Chief Operating Officer, Patricia Bacchus said that the product was developed because of the [...]
Disastrous Police anniversary month ends
– still no promotions July 2012: It was supposed to be a month of celebration, but instead the 173rd anniversary month turned out to be a disastrous one for the Guyana Police Force. It started excellently with one of the biggest parades through the city but it ended with the Police Force facing [...]
A NEW BRIDGE? YES, BUT WHERE?
A new bridge is needed over the Demerara River. Given the traffic that traverses the Demerara Harbour Bridge each day and the long time it takes for people to reach home or to get to work when having to use that bridge, there is a need for two bridges across the river, one for [...]
A call for the formation of Gun Clubs
Dear Editor, There are perhaps about four thousand licensed civilian firearm holders in Guyana and I will wager that no more than 90% are very familiar with their weapons and/or practice shoot fairly regularly. Such a situation defeats the very purpose for which one was issued a firearm licence in the first place. To defend [...]
AG reviewing contract clauses
- aiming to get value for money By Latoya Giles Attorney General Anil Nandlall says that he has started to review the contracting provisions which deal with the penalties for contractors and service providers who do “shoddy work”. It was on Friday at the National Symposium on Procurement that the Head of State Donald Ramotar [...]
LATTER DAY SAINT AND OTHER SINNERS
“Mitt Romney’s campaign is scrambling to limit the damage from his gaffe-strewn visit to London – which has drawn mocking put-downs from the city’s mayor and the British prime minister, and “Mitt the twit” headlines in the UK.” The British “Guardian” newspaper, from which the piece above was taken, also quoted the New [...]
Missing cook’s relatives seek legal advice
Capsized Miss Elliz… The relatives of 63-year-old Gerald Fraser, the cook presumed dead aboard the capsized Miss Elliza cargo vessel, are seeking the advice of a legal practitioner since the family is still to locate and bury the body of their loved one. The family said they are also upset that none of [...]
Present PPP strategies full of Jagdeo’s fingerprint
Dear Editor, We refer to a letter from Joey Jagan in Kaieteur News captioned “What qualifies this man to be Chairman of Guysuco?” Wasn’t it the same Joey Jagan; only 6 months ago who accused Moses Nagamootoo of being a “a soup drinker, a vagabond and an opportunist”? Which soup drinker would leave a teaching [...]
Hikers Annual Jr. Hockey Camp 2012 starts today
The Hikers Hockey Club is set to host its fourth annual junior hockey camp from today, 6th to the 18th August. Originally scheduled for the St. Stanislaus College ground, the camp will now be moved the School’s indoor Forum due to the unseasonal rains now taking place. The camp is free of charge and is [...]
Why is the Government trying to brainwash the people of Linden
Dear Editor, I would like to ask one question of Mrs. Gail Teixeira. Why is she on the television trying to mislead the people of Guyana with her side of the story and not allowing the people of Linden to give their part of the story? The people of Linden strongly reject the one-sided stories [...]
Mohamed’s ton spurs Everest to victory
Former national wicketkeeper/batsman, Sheik Mohamed, cracked a brilliant hundred last Tuesday evening to steer Everest Cricket Club to an exciting three-wicket win over Floodlights XI in a pre-Emancipation 25-over softball match at the Everest Cricket Club ground, Camp Road. After restricting Floodlights XI to 211-5 from the allotted overs, the hosts replied with 214-7 from [...]
Wounded opposition MP to present medical report
Post-elections shooting… Member of Parliament, Joan Baveghens, one of those who brought civil charges against two senior police ranks of the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) following the shooting of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) members late last year, is expected to present a medical report to substantiate claims that she sustained injuries [...]
Professional Social Workers unite to launch counselling body in Berbice
A group of professionals in the area of counselling and psychology has formed a Professional Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Service (PCPS) in the Berbice area. The organization, Professional Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Services which will be located in Sheet Anchor, East Canje will provide pertinent counselling services to Berbicians at a minimal cost. Services will include anger [...]
Young Guyanese swimmer making waves in T&T
After just 10 months in a pool, nine year old, Delroy Tyrrell has managed to convince his parents among other aficionados, of his swimming potential; his performances after never stepping foot in a pool before has made him a talent to watch in the future. “Considering that a year ago, he was diagnosed with Crohns’ [...]
Crime and Response
Earlier this year, the police announced that while the overall level of crimes committed in our country fell by some 8% over last year, the rate of armed robberies rose alarmingly by some 21%. Since that time, going by press reports, that trend has not only continued but has accelerated. The Guyana Police Force seems [...]
Timehri residents given application forms for prepaid meters
After disconnecting electricity to more than 50 homes in Hyde Park, Timehri, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL), has now provided them with application forms for prepaid meters. GPL has reportedly promised to bypass the fact that the residents are living on state owned properties, and will provide them with their own prepaid meters. [...]
African Heritage Museum aims to raise awareness of human trafficking
Rehanna Ramsay In addition to enlightening the public on the horror of slavery, the African Heritage Museum will for the month of August seek to draw attention to human trafficking as a form of modern slavery. In this regard, the assistant anthropologist of the museum, Genelle Hamilton, noted that the exhibition will place emphasis on [...]
