Articles published on Thursday, June 5, 2008
Tax ease on offer -Jagdeo Government is prepared to assist in making investments in the agriculture sector more feasible by, for example, waiving corporation tax in return for infrastructural works associated with projects, President Bharrat Jadgeo said yesterday.
Quartet jailed for attempted murder, armed robbery Magistrate Chandra Sohan yesterday sentenced four men to a total of 30 years imprisonment for three counts of robbery under arms, three counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm.
Persons applying for the new machine readable passports can now access the application form online at the Guyana Police Force website.
-Caribbean top cops Caribbean police commissioners meeting in Jamaica last month agreed that firearms- enabled crime is an intractable problem in the region while pointing to the direct link it has with drug trafficking.
A damaged pump and the shortage of alum were the two factors that created water problems in the town of Linden but all of this is set to be rectified sometime today, according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Water Inc (GWI), Karan Singh.
The Guyana Bar Association (GBA) elected a new Bar Council at its recent AGM.
Police complaints body gives Top Cop reminder Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) Cecil Kennard yesterday dispatched a letter to Police Commissioner (ag.)
Dear Editor, I wish to bring attention to the very chaotic situation obtaining at the Stabroek Market vehicular park, as it affects the operations and livelihood of the vendors and stallholders there.
The National Road Safety Council in conjunction with the Ministry of Education is holding a jingle and mascot competition to raise public awareness on road safety issues and to promote enforcement measures.
Dear Editor, The workers in Guyana have lost their right to negotiate for increases and are forced to accept government handouts as in communist states.
Poisoning death schoolboy laid to rest Mark Kirpaul, the 14-year-old Better Hope boy who died after consuming a poisonous substance on Saturday was laid to rest yesterday even as many unanswered questions continue to linger in the minds of his relatives.
Dear Editor, With reference to the article ‘Delta lands’ (SN, 2.6.08) , the statement “Delta, in an attempt to address the rising cost of fuel and increase its international presence, recently merged with Northwest Airlines forming the world’s largest carrier,” is incorrect.
A 31-year-old man who allegedly had carnal knowledge of a female under the age of 13 was remanded to prison when he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Dear Editor, With reference to a report in Stabroek News (4.6.08) entitled ‘Instead of Carifesta – Gov’t should address pressing concerns – Corbin,’ I wish to congratulate Mr Corbin for two reasons: 1.
Fathers in New Amsterdam (NA) are invited to participate in a special “Father’s Day White T-shirt Walk on Sunday to clear their minds from work and to show love and commitment to their children.”
–GPL tells Parliament committee The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) says the current tariffs it charges do not meet its cash flow needs and a hike is imminent unless government covers the deficit between the revenue it collects and the sum needed.
Dear Editor, I do acknowledge Mr Nick Jackson of Guysuco’s response (‘Guysuco will not stand in the way of the community renovating Leonora Park’ SN, 28.5.08) to my letter ‘What is the status of the Leonora Park cricket ground?’
Principal Magistrate Krishndat Persaud granted $100,000 bail each to two lads; ages 16 and 17-years-old facing two separate charges of carnal knowledge, when they appeared at the Blairmont Court on Monday.
-Shabbazz wants World Cup venue identified as quickly as possible By Calvin Roberts Having lost their friendly encounter to one of Europe’s giants England last Sunday, Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors rebounded to defeat Guyana’s Golden Jaguars by an identical score in a friendly encounter at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva Trinidad yesterday afternoon.
Pit bull attack victim Moheal Raul Ramsaywack says that he plans to buy and sell fruits with the compensation money he expects to collect for his suffering but the dogs’ owner said he would prefer to enrol the man in a rehabilitation centre.
Dear Editor, The Democratic presidential nomination reached its climax on Tuesday night with Obama copping the required number of delegates subject to confirmation at the convention.
By Kiev Chesney Chef-de-Mission of the Guyana contingent for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Noel Adonis, said yesterday he would be involved in a conference call to the Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (OCOG) today.
Dear Editor, I am really disgusted about the renewed flare-up of discussions about homosexuality in Guyana.
The Caribbean Community is hosting its inaugural Caribbean Wellness Day on September 13 to mobilize citizens to engage in activities that will promote and sustain healthy lifestyles.
Principal Magistrate Krishndat Persaud on Monday granted bail to a West Berbice man charged with stealing jewellery valued $1.9M.
Constitutional developments in colonial British Guiana: From Dutch inherited system to Crown Colony Government (Part 1) By Tota C.
Dear Editor, A few weeks ago I watched what I believe was a poorly conducted Spelling Bee competition at the Republic Bank in Rose Hall Town.
A 26-year-old father of one who allegedly indecently assaulted a woman was refused bail when he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Minibus operators for the UG/Industry route say that they are not comfortable on the northern side of Regent Street between Avenue of the Republic and Hinck Street which has been assigned to them to park but their complaints seem to be falling on deaf ears.
Carifta gold medalist Jessica Stephenson set a new record at the Barbados Aquatic Centre on Sunday when she won the 100m breaststroke whilst competing in the Barbados Invitational swim meet.
Yesterday we carried a Reuters report about Venezuela’s new ‘spying’ law.
Life in an alley: For sometime now this alley between Robb Street and North Road has been home to a man living on the streets.
A concerned citizen took this photo at the La Bonne Intention railway embankment.
Pleasant homecoming: Works are underway at Festival City where a few Carifesta events are slated to be held.
