… many of the complaints have merit and sometimes I am ashamed, because when I joined the force you had incidents yes but not this blatant corruption by some of the ranks, brutalizing people and behaving as if they are a law unto themselves, the thing I believe has gone out of control
Blatant corruption and other illegal activities in the Guy-ana Police Force (GPF) have gotten out of control, according to outgoing Assistant Commissioner, Paul Slowe who said that the force has to be stripped of rogue elements from top to bottom before its image can be repaired.
It was the Canadian High Commission’s refusal last year to grant a team of cricketers visas that alerted some members of the executive of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) that something was amiss in the issuing of letters to cricketers in support of their visa applications.
-curator urges private sector support
By Tiffny Rhodius
Elford Liverpool, the curator of the National Museum, is confident that a five-year plan which is being developed to boost its services will draw larger crowds and give the public a more rewarding experience on a visit to the museum.
Kidnapped boat builder, Fabian Gonsalves had received a warning shortly before he was abducted and had fled to his mother-in-law’s home for safety, according to a close relative.
-blames prison officer
A New Amsterdam prisoner admitted to being in possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking when he appeared at the NA Court on Friday.
By Alva Solomon
An accident yesterday morning on the Bee Hive, East Coast Demerara (ECD) Public Road has left a family which was on its way to trade at the Plaisance Market, nursing injuries to various parts of their bodies, including broken limbs.
-appeals for donations
The Guyana Relief Council (GRC) recently distributed items to 26 persons from six families who suffered disasters even as it continues to appeal to the public to donate to help it fulfil its mandate.
—Shondell Alfred made sure the judges were not involed this time in her rematch with Corinne Van Ryck De Groot
It ended in one minute and 24 seconds of the fourth round.
By Tamica Garnett
With the first half rapidly coming to a close, the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) is bracing itself for a packed second half which will feature participation by representative national teams in the regional Twenty20, Under-19 and women’s tournaments.
The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs says that its initial probe into the recent death of a woman at the Amerindian Hostel on Princes Street, Georgetown, indicates a case of suicide.
VENICE, La./PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla., (Reuters) – BP’s containment cap is capturing an increasing amount of oil spewing from a ruptured Gulf of Mexico well, but the U.S.
Government is moving to accelerate the process of titling and demarcating Amer-indian lands and Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai recently visited Rivers View in Region Seven to commence the investigative phase of the process.
The Guysuco Training Centre (GTC) volleyball team of Berbice advanced to the semi finals of the Aracari Beach Volleyball Classic when the four-a-side competition commenced last Saturday at the Aracari Resort, West Coast Demerara.
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud on Thursday encouraged more farmers to capitalise on the opportunity to learn to cultivate spices thorough the $12M spice project currently ongoing.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned yesterday of Iran “stunts” ahead of a visit to Latin America where regional powerhouse Brazil opposes the U.S.
Residents of Silver City, Wismar, Linden have been able to temporarily arrest flooding there through a community effort but they are calling for measures to be put in place for ongoing maintenance.
Caribbean girls’ Under-13 singles champion Chelsea Edghill swept to three titles as the National Sports Commission sponsored annual Independence table tennis tournament continued yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Dear Editor,
Comments like those offered by the Hon. Justice Roxanne George on May 27th, 2010 are the kind of comments that will never allow me to stay away from Guyana since she represents the cherished few who still believe in a just society and are not serving for personal aggrandisement and wealth accumulation.
TOKYO – Japan’s new leader, Naoto Kan, will pick a like-minded fiscal conservative for the key finance post and a critic of an unpopular powerbroker as his party No.
–Agri ministry official
Tests for chemical impurities and fuel residue were among those conducted on the water in the Lamaha Conservancy before it was declared safe, an official from the Ministry of Agriculture says.
MANCHESTER, England, CMC – West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara netted from the penalty spot in a winning effort for the Rest of the World over England yesterday at Old Trafford.
Dear Editor,
On Thursday, June 3, 2010 the eyes of the world were focused on Guyana, and our parliamentarians had an opportunity to demonstrate that they could rise above partisan politics and prove that under the laws there can be equal rights and justice for all.
This week we carry two commentaries on cricket, related to a controversy that erupted in the regional media in the past two weeks over comments made by Chief Executive of the West Indies Cricket Board, Dr.
JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israel rejected yesterday a proposal by U.N. Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon for an international investigation into its deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid ship and said it had the right to launch its own inquiry.
Dear Editor,
It is no secret Freddie Kissoon is one of the government’s fiercest critics and trains most of his public critiques on the administration.
Leader of the Mega Combination Coalition Desi Bouterse has indicated his interest in becoming Suri-name’s next president and has so far successfully negotiated with one time arch-rival Ronnie Brunswijk and his A-Combination bloc towards forming the new Surinamese government.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, CMC – Four batsman hit half-centuries, and two others fell narrowly short, as South Africa’s batsmen made full use of their two-day, practice match against Trinidad & Tobago yesterday.
(Jamaica Gleaner) The search for public enemy number one, Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke, has turned to communities and individuals linked to the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP).
CARDIFF, Wales, CMC – Steady bowling from Lionel Baker and Gavin Tonge helped West Indies-A fight back, after they conceded a healthy first innings lead in their three-day, tour match against Glamorgan yesterday.
Dear Editor,
The heavily touted ‘war on bad manners’ on which resources were expended to promote same by our government and NGOs is being won by the bad manners, which have knocked out all contenders and are strutting cockily around the ring.
If you spend only passing time reading newspaper letters or listening to people in the media, you have to notice that the quality of our pronouncements seems to be on a downward slope.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is to invest US$200M in Haiti’s agriculture by way of grants over five years to improve land titling and irrigation as well as boost agricultural production and increase market access for farmers.
COLOMBO, (Reuters) – A heart-warming tale of life in an Indian college swept a low-key Bollywood film awards ceremony in Sri Lanka on Saturday night, with several big stars staying away and after protests from Tamil groups.
Interviews by Tiffny Rhodius and photographs by Jules Gibson
This week we asked the man and the woman in the street if they are affected by mosquitoes in their area.
(Trinidad Guardian) Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha (SDMS) secretary general Satnarayan Maharaj is accusing Indian High Commissioner to T&T, His Excellency Malay Mishra, of attempting to destabilise the Hindu community of T&T and dictate the pace of the group.
Dear Editor,
The level of lawlessness which is invading the national psyche is dangerous to the welfare of our citizens, and those who hold the reins of power will have to answer to the citizens at some time in the future; there is always an end to the longest rope.
As cricket is the premier sport of the land it follows that there are thousands of nominal stakeholders in the business of the Guyana Cricket Board by virtue of their patronage of, and abiding interest in its offerings.
CANBERRA, (Reuters Life!) – Singer Walter Williams from R&B group The O’Jays seemed to have a charmed life, but for nearly three decades he kept a secret from his fans — he was suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS).
Elements of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) such as improved hinterland infrastructure, social services to communities and improved telecommunication will assist tourism development, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad says.
MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – England thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 80 runs inside three days at Old Trafford yesterday as the tourists were bowled out for just 123 after being asked to follow on.
