Nine-month-old perishes in Cuyuni boat collision
– mother critical A nine-month-old baby died tragically when two speed boats collided in the Cuyuni River around 10:30 hours yesterday. The baby, Sarah Simmons, appeared to have died almost instantly after the smash up, which also left her mother 32-year-old Nandanie Singh clinging for her life at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [...]
Manganese Company denies moves to force out residents
– flays former PNCR Parliamentarian for accusations Reunion Manganese which is conducting exploration with the hopes of establishing a mine in the Matthews Ridge area has denied that it is forcing persons to move from the area. The Canadian company issued a statement, days after Mervyn Williams, former Parliamentarian of the People’s National [...]
Man claiming to be victim drifts into Essequibo Coast
Pirate attack blitz… – authorities rescue 15 A man, claiming to be a fisherman from Mon Repos on the East Coast of Demerara, and who was a victim of the recent spate of pirate attacks off the coast of Guyana was rescued by residents of Jibb, around 15:00 hours yesterday. The man, [...]
GPL applies for 19.5% tariff increase
– records massive $4.4B loss last year – government considers financial intervention again The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has requested a 19.5% increase in tariffs after rising fuel prices led to a preliminary loss position of $4.4B last year. However, it is unlikely that any approved increases will be passed on [...]
Cruise liner docks in Georgetown
As the country continues to gain international recognition among tour operators, the cruise liner MV Vista Mar cruise ship docked at the Guyana National Shipping Corporation’s (GNSC’s) wharf yesterday, with over 300 passengers and crew members on board. This marks the 2nd anchorage for the German-flag carrier which has a carrying capacity of 400. It [...]
Rohee lauds local drug fighting efforts
The efforts by the Police Narcotic Branch and the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit in the fight against drug trafficking have come in for high praises by Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee. “I am pleased with CANU and Police Narcotics Branch in respect of their constant and unrelenting investigation as they try their best [...]
CPG member nabbed for having sex with sister-in-law, 12
A law enforcement officer found himself on the other side of the fence after being accused of sexually abusing his 12-year-old sister in law. The man who is a member of the Tuschen, Community Policing Group (CPG) has been in police custody since Saturday afternoon at Leonora Police Station. He has not been [...]
WHERE ARE THE CLOWNS?
One day a lady holds a birthday party for her granddaughter. She decides to go all out, no holds barred: she wants a clown at the party to entertain her granddaughter’s friends. The clown arrives but not alone. He has a lot of company with him. The lady is sympathetic and tells them [...]
BEATING AROUND THE BUSH
Down the islands, Trinis are called “Trickydadians” and many people don’t believe you can trust a Trinidadian. I disagree. It is not because I was born on that island or even because I grew up there. I know the evidence is overwhelming and many shopkeepers rue the day that they extended their “trust” [...]
Public Works probes attempt to sabotage Amaila Falls equipment
…work to restart on access road this week Well placed sources in the Public Works Ministry have confirmed that they are currently working with at least four contractors to have works on the access road for the Amaila Falls project restarted this week. This publication was reliably informed that Toolsie Persaud would be [...]
Rain pounds Region Six
– several communities flooded Nine inches of rainfall pounded Berbice from Friday evening right through yesterday and the bad news is that there is more rain on the way. The deluge, compounded by an uncontrollable garbage situation, left several communities underwater. Kaieteur News visited several communities across the Region yesterday and some of [...]
Jury selection process ‘seriously compromised’
– legal official By Latoya Giles The system to select jurors for Criminal Assizes in the High Courts of Guyana is badly flawed and needs urgent revamping, some legal officials say. One legal source told Kaieteur News that the selection process is compromised and this has resulted in injustice even where there is [...]
Doobay Renal Center opens
– President Ramotar promises support for similar ventures The Doobay Renal Center, at Annadale East Coast Demerara was formally opened yesterday by His Excellency President Donald Ramotar, who promised government’s support for similar ventures. The President described the event as a very important milestone for Guyana. Ramotar said that he always believes in [...]
Father, friend still in custody
Highway hunting tragedy… Relatives of 12 year-old cyclist Justin Nobrega who was accidentally shot during a hunting trip are awaiting the results of a post mortem examination which are expected sometime later today. The relatives are also hoping for the release of the dead boy’s father who has been detained along with [...]
WEATHER ADVISORY
The Hydrometeorological Service as at 08:00hrs on January 29, 2012 received reports from a number of its rainfall stations across the country. These reports gave the total accumulated rainfall between 8:00 hrs Saturday January 28 and 8:00 hrs Sunday January 29 2012. Data collected so far indicated that many stations along the coast [...]
President Ramotar pledges support for tourism sector
– during THAG Awards President Donald Ramotar has pledged Government’s support of Guyana’s tourism sector while working with stakeholders to prevent anarchy and develop strategies to allow the sector to realize its true potential. The Head-of-State made those remarks yesterday at the Tourism & Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) President’s Awards Dinner and Dutch [...]
Mother pleads for assistance for son with retinal scars
Twenty one- year- old Rohit Mohanlall of Lot 68, Plantation Hope, Bath Settlement, West Berbice is going blind due to the presence of retinal scars in both of his eyes. At present, the condition has taken over the entire left eye and if a medical operation is not done very soon, he could [...]
Grove/ Diamond residents blame NDC inaction for flooding
– water in homes, snakes and caimans in yards The recent incessant rains may be an ‘act of God,’ but some irate residents of 18th Avenue Diamond New Scheme are blaming the Grove/Diamond NDC, rather than a ‘higher power’ for making their yards and homes prone to flooding. They say that the NDC [...]
Pork in short supply, prices up
Pork lovers are now complaining of exorbitant prices for this meat as the local market is being faced with a shortage. Several consumers have aired their concerns about paying at least $500 per pound for this item. They believe that Brazilians who use pork in their restaurants are the fuelling the shortage. Minister [...]
Utility pole at farm still not fixed
The unstable utility pole located at Farm on the East Bank of Demerara that graced the Kaieteur News’ front page sometime last month, has still not been fixed. Kaieteur News was made to understand that the pole was almost uprooted about one year ago as a result of an accident. “A Tundra slam [...]
Felix Austin Training College wins 2011 Smellie Cup
Ranks from the Felix Austin Training College have won the 2012 Smellie Cup First Aid Competition. Participants in Friday’s event included the Criminal Investigation Department Headquarters ‘A’ Division, Immigration ‘A’ Division and ‘A’ Division General Office. The winners won $100,000, a trophy each and a replica of the Smellie Cup. Second place prize [...]
A PORSCHE OF A DIFFERENT COLOUR
Rudyard Kipling (1865 – 1936) was an English poet, short-story writer and novelist celebrated for his tales for children (including the Jungle Book featuring Rikki-Tikki-Tavi) and the “white man’s burden” of Imperialism in India. A postcard by graphic artist, Andrew McGill (1875 – 1962), famous for his “saucy” wit, holds the world record [...]
NOT THE PRESIDENT’S CALL
The President of Guyana can dismiss the Director of Public Prosecutions but the decision or recommendation for such action is not one for the President to make. In short, the President cannot act in his own deliberate judgment when it comes to the dismissal of certain public officers, including the Commissioner of Police [...]
Two other boys implicate Imam
…as sex probe widens Two other boys have alleged that they were sexually molested by an Imam, and they are expected to have medical examinations today to confirm their stories. An official from the Child Protection Agency has stated that the two youngsters have been located and have given statements to investigators. Initially [...]
Second woman alleges rape by Dr Sahadeo
– to contact Medical Council A second woman has indicated that she will speak to the Medical Council of Guyana about being allegedly raped by Dr. Rama Sahadeo 29 years ago. The woman has indicated that she will contact the Council within a few days. She had testified to the Council in 1997, [...]
