Comments on: Stolen transformer was on standby to help pump floodwaters, Dindyal says

By: Driveuownboat

Driveuownboat — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:38:25 +0000

Very good coments and laughter this happends in every country all over the world .Govements people ,local people and so it goes on . This is what make news and breaking news . The law men an woman will always get new jobs every day , they go out to work .Come on People News Coming. Peeee Please Peeee!

By: Keno

Keno — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:32:24 +0000

How come there were no reports of stolen transformers from GPL?
Some Questions…

Were they covering up something or they did not know it was missing? How can dindyal allude that this transformer could have prevented flooding were it not stolen?
Can the thieves be held liable for the losses suffered due to the flooding or should GPL be held liable for not informing the authorities they lost the transformer that could possibly prevent the flooding and were not replaced in time?
Is the Building Department responsible for ensuring all elictrical codes and specifications are met and would have been “amazed” at the heavy duty transformer at the store?

By: Ankoko

Ankoko — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:51:15 +0000

This too like everything else dat gat de blessings of (dem pon top) shall pass.
Until Law and Order becomes the main ‘facet’ of life in Guyana these actions/deals/businesses will continue unabated – blessed and unseen by the powers that be.

By: Ankoko

Ankoko — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:45:24 +0000

You an who gon do de deed fuh end de journey???

By: PILOT 230

PILOT 230 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:43:55 +0000

Micheal, bro go back a few days under I did not write that letter, and see wa dah steve brother said, check the last line.a d thing dah.Man them fellas got this thing lock.

By: Bacchus

Bacchus — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:33:58 +0000

I had never done such. what about you? Remember the law is the law and it’s there for purpose.If the theft has nobody to buy his stolen goods then mabe he will need to find a new occupation.

By: hifive

hifive — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:36:22 +0000

I never bought a stolen item but suffered big losses from break and enter in Guyana, when I reported the matter with info on the person who transported my property the police arrested him and settled the matter and had me visiting the station daily to check on progress. I eventually give up because I find myself visiting the station as though I am the accused.
Maybe is is Kustom, custom to buy stolen property.

By: freespeech

freespeech — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:21:59 +0000

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON> YOUR TRANSFORMER AND YOU HAD TO BREAK THE WALL TO GET IT>

THIS IS STOLEN PROPERTY, AND STOP COVERING-UP THE INCOMPETENCY AND CORRUPTION.

THAT WAS STOLEN PROPERTY FOUND ON THE PREMISES AND CHARGE MUST BE FILED.

By: well

well — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:21:03 +0000

am i the only one laughing at this?

By: talk the truth and sn don,t like meh

talk the truth and sn don,t like meh — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:28:41 +0000

sn what was wrong with what i said i was only saying that these people need to watch their backs whats wrong with that

By: evileyes

evileyes — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:22:00 +0000

gpl inside job…clever sales men there…they didnt thief the ting…they were renting it to the stupid man to run his mall……

By: Fulano de Tal

Fulano de Tal — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:22:37 +0000

“We are dealing with a society that has a very dark side to it, corruption has touched every facet of society,” Dindyal commented yesterday.
Just like the big drug fishes with connections, this case will boil down to low gravy & nothing will come out of it. To save face the mall owner might get a GY$500.00 fine & sent home. Ohhh but if it were me, I’d be on ALL the local forms of media & I’d be sentenced to quite a long time in the lockdown. It’s just the way in the “Land of many Waters” it just flows rougher in some areas & floods out certain folks while safeguards are in place for “others”

By: M. Xiu Quan-Balgobind-Hackett

M. Xiu Quan-Balgobind-Hackett — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:43:18 +0000

Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! I neva buy a tiefin’ ting and I neva gie bribe….NEVA!

By: Gettho Youth / here comes the rain again

Gettho Youth / here comes the rain again — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:42:37 +0000

Sat,
Only the poor people end up at Brickdam Hilton, the rich do not. They have their lawyers and can pay. Poor people have to depend on Legal Aid, which seem not to function any bit, or depend on thier family who may be sympatetic to their plight.
Trust me, Mr. Ramlall will not spend one day in jail, his lawyers will do the talking for him when, if ever he goes to court.
The poor GPL employees, tryiong to make a raise but at what expense,only shame and disgrace on themselves and family.
I hope the DPP is taking note of this.

By: Mme Defarge

Mme Defarge — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:39:26 +0000

I have NEVER bought a stolen item!

By: The Achiever

The Achiever — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:05:09 +0000

Kustom:

Not everyone who grew up in Guyana has a criminal mind. I cannot speak for others but only for myself and I tell you that I have never bought anything that was stolen, and have never myself stolen anything from anyone. All that I have was gained lawfully and in some cases painfully..e.g working at three jobs and going to university at nights to earn my initial degree. After that things became easier for me and I was able to achieve more with less effort. None of what I did included robbing anyone or purchasing anything that had been stolen, and I did not go on the get-rich-quick track like many in Guyana are now doing. In my retirement I now give more than I receive and still have no thoughts of robbing anyone or acquiring anything stolen.

Maybe you should offer an apology to those Guyanese who do not fit the mold that you have suggested in your blog.

Have a great day.

By: michael tannassee

michael tannassee — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:05:01 +0000

…we givin the PPP led govt early WARNING !… if nothing is done to clean de slate now ,, with all the mountain of evidence of corruption by one and all it is now time to tell ALL at the PPP !…..

if nothing is done to show how serious y’all r abt this “clean de slate” den come 2011 staat foh pack yuh bags caz de journey gon end den !…..

By: The Achiever

The Achiever — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:50:41 +0000

Why all the fuss? Instead of prosecuting people for thievery the government should start awarding prizes for the most innovative ideas of how to rob the Guyanese public of their remaining wealth without facing legal consequences. And no one should question the ability of the heads of their ministeries and departments as they are all doctors of something or the other; yet they have no idea of how to implement simple security measures to safeguard against unlawful removal of government property.

THIS IS JUST BUSINESS AS USUAL IN GUYANA.

What a crying shame….what a bloody pity.

At some point the shit must hit the fan and then we will see “scatteration” (Guyanese parlance). It is a good thing that many, if not all, of them will not be able to enter Canada or the USA as their visas have already been withdrawn.

May the religious forces help Guyana.

By: Soldier

Soldier — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:20:13 +0000

The justice system and jail is only for the poor people in Guyana, I said this many times so fugure it out or we can wait to see what will happen.

By: fairplay

fairplay — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:17:26 +0000

Jail him for receiving stolen goods…….. the house of cards is tumbling down…….ooi ya yeah.
Vendor to mall owner???…… lets hears it for the rags to riches business folk in Guyana.
Guyana needs to host the “Corruption Oscars” where they will win for the following films, ‘Most corrupt State’ ‘All the Presidents Corrupt men’ ‘Just Cronies” “Nepotism at its best” “When People dare to Speak” ” The Cocaine Shipping Chroncles” and many more……………coming soon at a theatre in PRADOVILLE.

By: Kustom

Kustom — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:04:07 +0000

There is no proof that the buyer is responsible for stealing the transformer…or helping. There is, however, proof that he is stupid. If someone tells you they have a transformer to sell, then runs and comes back with one, wouldn’t you want to verify the ownership of such a high powered equipment? Would you want to see documents showing proof of ownership?

And let’s be really, really honest with each other — How many of you (who grew up in Guyana) have NEVER bought a stolen item? Doesn’t matter how big or small the item was. Remember, be honest.

By: rambler

rambler — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:00:29 +0000

You know what is theft? GPL charging the same tariffs for electricity when oil is at US$40 a barrel as it was when oil was US$150 a barrel.

By: xfactor

xfactor — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:38:46 +0000

It’s funny how things do turn around, sometimes with positive effects and others with the opposite. I remember vividly in December when the mall opened someone made a comment about the business people in Guyana and their new found riches. Another took offence and said that that particular business man was clean and was in business for over twenty years.
I guess everyone is clean until they are caught in a scam, fraud or what others might call normal Guyanese business practice.
Who laff last does laff the best.

By: kittykat1944

kittykat1944 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:33:59 +0000

lmao…..pOOR bADLALL trying to be sophisticated in Uncle Sam