Linden crisis…Cautious optimism as Govt., Region 10 officials reach consensus
Region 10 Chairman Sharma Solomon last night expressed optimism that a solution to the one-month Linden crisis is in sight, following a meeting yesterday at the Office of the President between Government officials and a delegation from Region Ten. Solomon disclosed that the two sides formulated a document which addresses the key grouses of the [...]
US-based Guyanese kills wife, hides body
A Guyanese man who reportedly stabbed his wife to death on Thursday and then stuffed her under his bed is in a US jail. Ganesh Seelall, 39, faces murder and other charges in the death of his wife, 29-year-old Samantha Seelall, CBS News reported yesterday. Around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, police were called to their home [...]
Brian Tiwarie sues Walter Willis for $200M
Managing Director of BK International, Brian Tiwarie, yesterday moved to the High Court against Walter Willis, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Public Works, seeking damages in excess of $200M for a letter written by Willis, which accused Tiwarie of fraudulent practices. In his letter which was sent to Minister Ganga Persaud, Minister Norman Whittaker, [...]
Linden shooting deaths…Top Cop wants eyewitnesses to step forward
- says ballistic tests now being conducted One month after the shooting death of three Linden protesters, Commissioner of Police (ag), Leroy Brumell, is appealing to eyewitnesses to “just come forward and say what you saw.” “We can have this investigation completed as long as these eyewitnesses come forward. At this time I am appealing [...]
Historic Goodwill Swimming C/ships splashes off @ Aquatic Centre
-3 gold; 2silver & a bronze for Guyana on day 1 By Juanita Hooper History was created yesterday in the Land of Many Waters when 18th Goodwill Swimming Championships, hosted by the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) splashed off at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal, the first Major Meet at this new multimillion dollar [...]
Rahim cops silver at IPF/NAPF South American Powerlifting C/ships
- sets new SA Squat record; new Nat. & Commonwealth Deadlift marks also attained One of Guyana’s junior powerlifting sensations Vijay Rahim has lived up to his reputation as being world class when he lifted his way to a new South American Squat Record at the 2012 South American Men’s and Women’s Powerlifting and [...]
Rodrigues gets support from E-Networks
Super bike racer Carlos Rodrigues was the recipient of sponsorship for an undisclosed sum from Cable Provider E-Networks yesterday, to ensure his participation in the second leg of the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship which will be held, at Bushy Park in Barbados. The presentation was conducted at the Company’s Head Office on Camp Street and [...]
New GPC in support of Goodwill Swimming c/ships
The 18th Goodwill Swimming Championships began yesterday, and even as the swimmers were taking a dip into the new Olympic-sized swimming pool at the National Aquatic Centre, the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) was continuing to benefit from the benevolence of corporate Guyana. Immediately after the official opening ceremony, the association received a cheque [...]
Mackeson Smooth Moves tournament postponed
The Coordinators of the Mackeson Smooth Moves 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament yesterday announced in a press release the postponement of the second edition of the competition “until further notice”. The Coordinators assure registrants that their applications are secure and remained committed to hosting the mega event. “We would like to reassure those who have entered that [...]
T&T, Jamaica for Women’s T20 final
Guyana face Barbados in consolation final Kingston, Jamaica – Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica will meet in the Final of inaugural Regional Women’s Twenty20 Tournament today at Sabina Park here. After the seventh and final round of preliminary matches was played on Friday (yesterday), three teams finished at the top of the table with 30 [...]
Williams highlights first round Dave Persaud’s U-19 matches
Talented off-spinning all-rounder Shaquille Williams slammed the competitions first century (108) before returning to bag 4-6 to spur Malteenoes to a crushing 184-run win against hosts Everest on the opening day of the inaugural Dave Persaud Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) 100-over one day cricket competition last Thursday. Nikose Barker (58) supported Williams’ unbeaten ton as [...]
West Indies Cricket Board Under 19 One Day Tournament
19 Aug, 2012 – 29 Aug, 2012 ODI Round I: ICC Americas Vs Barbados Venue: Queen’s Park, Barbados Start Date: 2012-08-19 09:30:00 Local ODI Round I: Jamaica Vs Guyana Venue: Bayfield, Barbados Start Date: 2012-08-19 09:30:00 Local ODI Round I: Trinidad & Tobago Vs Leeward Islands Venue: Friendship, Barbados Start Date: 2012-08-19 09:30:00 Local ODI [...]
RHTY&SC to document its history
The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) is answering Minister of Sports Dr. Frank Anthony’s call for sport organisations to document their history for future generations. The Club has embarked on a project to publish a 120-page book that would highlight the rich history of Guyana’s leading youth and sports club which [...]
T&T takes the lead in Goodwill Swimming Championship
- van Lange gold with record, Gaskin silver, DeNobrega bronze Guyana (131 points) copped three gold medals, two silver and one bronze medal on the opening day of the 18th Goodwill Swimming Championship being held at the National Aquatic Centre. Despite a satisfying performance, the host nation ended at the bottom of the combined points [...]
Guyana charged-up for Senior CASA with full contingent
– tournament serves off today in T&T With hopes to changing its fortune at the senior level, the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) has sent a full contingent of players to compete at the Caribbean Area Squash Association’s (CASA) Senior Squash Championships which serves off today August 18 at the Cascadia Squash Club, St. Ann’s [...]
THE PROTESTS IN LINDEN HAVE DONE MORE HARM THAN GOOD
It was so good to learn that the people of Linden will rebuild the school that was destroyed by fire during protests last week. The community has reportedly taken the decision to begin to clear the rubble and to rebuild the school with their own resources. And to think that the argument was being made [...]
Jamzone organizers unfazed by latest obstacles
- Summer Break kicks off tight Despite a variety of challenges in recent years, the Hits and Jams (HJ) entertainment group is optimistic that the Summer Break event will not only be a success this year, but will provide a much needed boost to the tourism sector for many years to come. This is according [...]
Twelve hospitalised following bus-truck collision
Twelve persons were yesterday hospitalised after the route 44 minibus in which they were travelling collided with a truck on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. According to reports, the minibus was in Camp Street and about to turn east into Carifesta Avenue when the truck, which was travelling in the opposite direction, collided with it. Those hospitalised [...]
GuySuCo estates grind to a halt over pay demands
Operations at sugar estates across the country ground to a halt yesterday as workers upped demands for more pay. The affected estates included Rose Hall, Albion and Skeldon, and those from East and West Demerara. At Rose Hall, more than 300 workers were gathered in front of the estate, refusing to work yesterday. According to [...]
Wanted man on assault charge, jailed for three years for drugs
Pauldeo Persaud called ‘Stanley’, 38, who was arrested on a charge of unlawful assault was yesterday jailed for three years after it was realized that a warrant was out for his arrest on a drug matter. Persaud, of Sheet Anchor, East Canje, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court for [...]
Medical Council launches probe into amputee’s death
- family vows legal action The Guyana Medical Council has launched an investigation into the death of Devanand Nauth, the 48-year-old carpenter who was allegedly discharged from the West Demerara Regional Hospital with spinal injuries and an infected leg that was later amputated. A senior Medical Council official told Kaieteur News that the Council [...]
Mining Week slated for Aug. 19-25
This year the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will be observing its annual Mining Week under the theme “Investment and Technological Growth for Sustainability in the Mining Sector.” The week-long celebration which commences tomorrow (August 19) will conclude next Saturday (August 25) with the annual Porkknocker’s Day Festival at Bartica’s Golden Beach. The [...]
Dem boys seh…Bee Kay want Walter Willie
Honest people got to be careful when dem talk. De sad thing is that once dem talk dem does get sue. All de Bees sue because dem honest people talk bout de corruption. Bharrat Ramroop sue de Waterfalls paper; Babbie Jagdeo sue de paper; Bee Kay sue de paper too. Shaatie sue, Irfaat sue, Brian [...]
ImmigrationTALK: Questions & Answers
By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram, Through this “Question & Answer” column, our goal is to answer your immigration questions. Many of you have questions on backlog time and eligibility – we seek to clarify these issues and more. We appreciate your comments and questions. If you have a question that you would like answered in this column, please [...]
Man chops off sibling’s hands following row
A drinking spree and subsequent argument led to bloodshed Thursday night, with a man having his two hands severed, reportedly by his younger sibling. The alleged perpetrator and his mother have since been arrested. Selvin Bachan, 26, and Selwyn Bachan, 19, live with their 52-year-old mother Kaloutie Bachan and their stepfather known as ‘Gama’, at [...]
