Articles published on Saturday, June 14, 2008
-bulletin issued for ‘Fineman’, two others Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday remanded a 22-year-old man to prison after he appeared before her charged with the January murder of Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldier Ivor Williams.
-former occupants ponder future “I am a sick old woman, living off my pension.
-Stats Bureau After months of silence, the Bureau of Statistics yesterday revealed data on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which showed inflation at 4.8 per cent for the first quarter this year.
The Lethem woman whose telephone number showed up in wanted man, Rondell Rawlins’ diary has said that the communication to the gunman might have been made by a soldier who had used the device.
In the wake of challenges facing the sugar industry, the National Cane Farmers’ Committee was resuscitated and held its’ first meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture boardroom yesterday.
Caribbean Heads of Prisons and Correctional Services have resolved to approach the Caricom Secretariat in pushing a case for its recognition as part of the regional security architecture.
The second phase of the Ogle airport expansion programme has begun as government has started accepting bids from interested contractors for the widening of the existing runway.
Dear Editor, The letter from the father of a gay son, published in SN on June 5, 2008 reflects the impact which homophobia has not only on homosexuals, but their families and friends.
By Miranda La Rose After a seven-year wait, the National Assembly yesterday unanimously approved two motions which now pave the way for the setting up of the children’s and women and gender equality commissions.
Dear Editor, I remember as a fifteen year old playing a cricket match for Leonora Boys club against Uitvlugt boys club at the Leonora Park for the Mankay trophy and Mr.
Dear Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the President or whoever is responsible for setting the fares for transportation of passengers from point A to point B.
-bulletin issued for ‘Fineman’, two othersMagistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday remanded a 22-year-old man to prison after he appeared before her charged with the January murder of Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldier Ivor Williams.
In an effort to unearth hidden talent, the Culture ministry is to host a regional talent search starting mid-month.
-seeking to replace 25% of food imports The Trinidad and Tobago government is still seeking local and foreign investors who could put state lands into major commercial agricultural production.
-court told A 41-year-old photographer was on Monday placed on $95,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle on a charge of corruptly bargaining for a reward on stolen property.
Dear Editor, I have just completed my second reading of a heart breaking and compassionately written Guyanese novel, which again kept my eyes continuously moist with tears, from the second chapter to the end.
A 41-year-old who admitted stealing a play station game from his niece, yesterday pleaded with Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle to send him to jail since he fears for his life.
How marriage and motherhood have mellowed Olympia By Oluatoyin Alleyne If you’re looking for a designer who is talented, daring, controversial; unique in her personality, then you’re looking for Olympia Small-Sonaram.
Dear Editor, I am now one of those lucky Guyanese who have been given the opportunity to see all ten regions of Guyana.
– GNBS The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is advising all cellular phone dealers to ensure that their businesses are registered by June 30 or risk the Bureau placing their instruments “on hold”.
Pet peeves We all have pet peeves; the things that dog us and make us gnash our teeth, or grind them; bite our lips or count to ten, lest we commit ourselves.
The second phase of the Ogle airport expansion programme has begun as government has started accepting bids from interested contractors for the widening of the existing runway.
Four men charged with three counts of robbery under arms and one count of possession of ammunition were remanded to prison when they appeared before Magistrate Chandra Sohan at the New Amsterdam Court yesterday.
Dear Editor, Your editorial “US presidential elections: First stage over” (SN Jun 11) is apt and the candidates have begun the battle in earnest.
The duff dumpling By Cynthia Nelson Hi Everyone, Almost every cuisine has a dumpling.
A 30-year-old man appeared in court yesterday charged with stealing a quantity of telephone cables belonging to the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) and was remanded to prison by Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle.
The Ministry of Labour on Thursday launched an all-out offensive against child labour and intends to deploy a variety of weapons in the campaign.
Dear Editor, I read the letter of Friday, 13th June headed “Things have changed, America is ready……” Shall we just wait and see?
Guyanese Music Producer Ernie Trelfall, formerly of Mingles Sound Machine, took away the Top Producer category at the Second Annual Canadian Reggae Music Achievement Awards last Sunday.
In an effort to unearth hidden talent, the Culture ministry is to host a regional talent search starting mid-month.
Dear Editor, On a few occasions whenever there was an armed confrontation or shoot-out with bandits and none was left standing, amongst the findings in the crime scene was that of a Bible as reported in the recent hunt for bandit Fineman.
Mervyn ‘Spongy’ Moses and John ‘Big John’ Edwards moved a step closer to making their participation in the 6th Annual North American Region and 3rd Tournament of the Americas Powerlifting Championships a reality when they received sponsorship from Courts Guyana Inc and King’s Jewelry World.
The preliminary inquiry (PI) into the manslaughter case against Ronny Totaram, whose dogs allegedly killed a security guard at Ogle in April, opened on Monday at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court.
This week, the government through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security launched a National Policy on Domestic Violence, the purpose of which it says is to inform and guide future interventions for the prevention of domestic violence and the provision of services to survivors.
Local catwalk regulars and a string of hopefuls eager to strut their stuff at the Carifesta Fashion Focus in August this year turned up in record numbers at the casting call held on Sunday at Zoom Inn, but in the end only 60 made the cut.
Dear Editor, How painful it was to read in this week’s SN of a most gruesome account of the slaughter of some ten dogs whom the perpetrators identified or believed were responsible for the destruction of their sheep.
-court told A 41-year-old photographer was on Monday placed on $95,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle on a charge of corruptly bargaining for a reward on stolen property.
– scholarship ends next month; slim chance for renewal Asks Kiev Chesney Guyana’s 5000m record holder Cleveland Forde who is currently training at the Kipchoge Keino High Performance training camp in Kenya may soon be regaining his status as a locally-based athlete as his Olympic Solidarity-funded scholarship will end next month.
Youth Media Guyana (YMG), a local youth group on Thursday received one of five United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) ‘Traces Communication Award’ for the Latin American and Caribbean region for best innovation.
