Articles published on Friday, April 11, 2008
-two officials sent on leave By Iana Seales As the probe into fraudulent activities allegedly carried out by Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) employees with Fidelity Investment deepens, bombshell revelations about a scheme to smuggle polar beer into the country resulted in two custom officials being sent on leave yesterday while another two are being closely monitored.
-Brassington disavows any role in copter purchase says ‘all indications point to a terrible deal’ One of the aviators from whom the government said it received sound advice on purchasing two helicopters valued at $300M yesterday distanced himself from the transaction and said all indications point to a “terrible deal”.
Foreign gunmen shoot, rob miners By Zoisa Fraser Two miners were shot and several others beaten on Wednesday night when a band of gunmen said to be Venezuelan nationals descended on the Arau waterfront in the Cuyuni/Mazaruni area demanding gold.
Police yesterday arrested two men: one in Eccles and another in West Ruimveldt in connection with the disappearance of Jiffi Lubes owner, Farouk Kalamadeen last week Wednesday.
A small but excited crowd gathered at the Courts Main Street branch on Wednesday to witness Baganara Resort Chef Trevor Marques prepare a meal using the ‘White Goods’ appliance range in the “Cooking at Courts” show.
A Crabwood Creek logger at Ganesh Singh & Brothers Logging/Contours has said that Suriname police seized his boat and engine after detaining him along with his manager and five workers and then deporting them for being “illegal in Suriname waters.”
By Zoisa Fraser Following repeated pleas for justice by relatives and several letters by attorney-at-law Anil Nandlall, the Police Complaints Authority has launched an investigation into the death of Ramesh Sawh who was found hanging by his jersey in the Enmore lock-ups in January.
overnment has cleared five contracts for sea and river defence amounting to $428.6 million and $54.5 million for the supply of fuel and lubricants to the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority.
A closure plan for the Omai mines has been agreed to by the relevant parties and the existing infrastructure is to be left at the location rather than the site being restored to its natural state.
The Cheddi Jagan Research Centre announced the winners in its 2008 essay competition recently.
Dear Editor, In a letter by Mr Philip Allsopp captioned “If the pattern of erosion is studied it is possible to predict where it will occur and plan maintenance accordingly” (08.04.08) he implied that Mr Malcolm Alli whom he did not identify in his letter but whose letters he referred to in Stabroek News stated that he seems to misunderstand the behavioural pattern of erosion on the Guyana Coast.
Dear Editor, It is unfortunate that Minister Manniram Prashad has considered it necessary to respond to my description of our tourist industry as being in crisis as a result of the horrific violence in Lusignan and Bartica, by resorting to highly intemperate, hostile and, even libelous remarks, by accusing me of telling “blatant lies”.
Ministers Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Pauline Sukhai have both pledged to continue working to resolve outstanding issues as the newly installed heads of the foreign affairs and Amerindian affairs offices respectively.
Overseas racquet wielders “pumped’ for opening salvo By Kiev Chesney Teams from across the region are psyched and ready to commence play in the 13th Annual Caribbean Junior and Cadet Championships which will serve off at 9am at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall today.
Guyana yesterday objected to Venezuela distributing food supplies to the displaced farmers of Buxton on Tuesday, saying that Caracas did not follow the protocols governing such interventions.
Dear Editor, In reference to an article carried by the Kaieteur News on Wednesday 9th April titled “GuySuCo Directors flirt with GuySuCo $$ millions”, the Board of Directors of GuySuCo wishes to make the following statement.
Dear Editor, Thank you for publishing my letter captioned “The Ministry must take the outbreak of dengue seriously” (08.04.09).
By Calvin Roberts An authoritative and classy 83 along with the respectable figures of (2-21) from captain Royan Fredericks led Essequibo to a nail biting 10- run victory over Berbice in their final preliminary round game of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/ GTM Under -19 Inter County limited overs competition at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground yesterday.
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill is still languishing in the National Assembly two years after it was first tabled as a private member’s bill by then PNCR MP Raphael Trotman.
Says VAT has skyrocketed consumer price index With continually rising fuel prices driving up the cost of production and impacting negatively on the cost of living, Guyana is paying insufficient attention to the need to reduce its dependency on hydro-carbon fuels and to seek to realize the benefits of renewable energy alternatives, according to Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Bank For Trade and Industry (GBTI) Robin Stoby.
The meeting between Channel Six owner CN Sharma and Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr.
– Shivnarine Chanderpaul made West Indians believe in miracles by scoring 10 runs off the last two balls of a pulsating first One-day International against Sri Lanka at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad yesterday By Garth Wattley Do you believe in miracles?
Dear Editor, It was a pleasant surprise when I checked your website and experienced your new design for the first time.
Dear Editor, I refer to the letter by Carl Veecock captioned “Paul Harris’s comments on his cartoons were clear and informative” (08.04.09) Thank you Mr Veecock for your complimentary remarks and for deeming my cartoons worthy of joining the ranks of your collection.
Local rice exporters have given the assurance that they will honour export commitments to CARICOM, including Jamaica, the Ministry of Agriculture announced in a release yesterday.
Demand for old cartons can ease solid waste disposal headache The local paper and corrugated carton manufacturer Caribbean Container Inc.
By Kizan Brumell The Georgetown Football Association (GFA) on Wednesday evening launched the 2008 Premier League football competition which will be sponsored exclusively by the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) Cellink Plus at the Waterchris Hotel.
Where business interests and environmental imperatives Amidst our preoccupation with joining the rest of the international community to help save our planet from what is now widely believed to be the potentially devastating consequences of global warming, are we neglecting small but valuable opportunities to contribute to the protection of the environment right here at home?
Following the successful conclusion of the annual Mayor’s Cup football tournament organized by Lennox Arthur, the action swings to another Arthur organized competition today.
The Ministry of Labour has filed charges alleging offences committed by Dr.
Dear Editor, I opened your newspapers and was greeted with the welcome news of government advertising once again in your newspaper.
The ministries of home affairs, legal affairs and foreign affairs have been tasked with addressing “identified legislative and administrative measures” based on decisions taken by the Caricom Heads of Government at their just concluded crime and security summit.
Dear Editor. I often wonder if I am unique in attempting to draw strong parallels between socio-political realities in the United States and our own society.
Albion Community Centre are the Berbice zone champions after defeating Rose Hall Town Windies Sports Bar (RHTWSB) by five wickets in the final of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/ Pepsi/ Carib Beer national Twenty20 competition played at the Rose Hall Canje ground on Tuesday.
Dear Editor, I have noticed how quickly the massacres at Lusignan and Bartica have dropped out of the news.
(This column explores initiatives to improve the business climate of our nation and make Guyana Open for Business a reality.
Cabinet will mount an immediate exercise nationwide to meet with communities to inform them of measures to deal with the increased cost of living, particularly as it relates to the supply of basic foodstuff.
Roraima Cycle Club cyclists Christopher Holder and Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams finished sixth and ninth respectively when the open event of the Beacon Insurance sponsored West Indies versus The Rest of the World cycle championships pedalled off around the Queen’s Park Savannah on Wednesday.
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) says the government’s decision to resume placing advertisements with the Stabroek News “will restore and confirm public faith in its commitment to uphold the constitutional right of freedom of expression and freedom of the press.”
Dear Editor, While reading your Wednesday, April 9th edition, I came across the headline, “Driver denies causing death of motorcyclist”.
Five years after being faced with the possibility of closure, Caribbean Container Inc.
Two young men were placed on a total of $255,000 bail after they pleaded not guilty to forgery charges pertaining to a US$100 note yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
The PNCR says that the delay in submitting the report on Guyana’s staging of Cricket World Cup matches to Parliament is a scandal.
Dear Editor, Rupert Williams, 53, of Burn Bush Dam, East Canje, has been bed- ridden for the past 2 years suffering with aches and pains to his upper body, and has been rapidly pining away.
As the excitement builds up to the ultimate showdown at the Hugh Ross Classic Body Building and Fitness Competition on April 20 at the National Cultural Centre, corporate Guyana has continued to show tangible support.
A 39-year-old woman was remanded on a charge of assaulting a police officer when she appeared in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
By Joseph S. Nye (This article was received from Project Syndicate, an international not-for-profit association of newspapers dedicated to hosting a global debate on the key issues shaping our world.)
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Complainant not surprised at hospital’s findings Charmain De Mendonca, the accident victim who says she was abused at the hands of a doctor at the Georgetown hospital called the hospital unprofessional after it failed to inform her about its findings one week after an internal probe was completed.
A 35-year-old man who stole $36,000 worth of items was jailed when he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
So, our distinguished Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rudy Insanally, has finally called it a day.
“C” – is for Chanderpaul Other C’s and May Month Therapies (Should I apologise for using an entire page for my column on “Jagan’s ‘Rice’ government” last Friday?
Dear Editor, Whenever there is some new development in the hinterland the headline reads Amerindians now have access to whatever, whether it be water or electricity.
The Neal and Massy Group’s Inter-Company 15-over-a-side Tapeball Cricket competition enters its third week with four matches tomorrow at the Guyana Softball Cricket Association ground.
