Daily Archive: Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Articles published on Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Pilot injured in Eteringbang crash

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it has launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the crash of a single engine CESSNA aircraft – bearing registration number 8R-GPR, shortly after takeoff at the Eteringbang airstrip in Region 7 (Cuyuni/Mazaruni).

Parking meters report under wraps

Though the parking meters re-negotiation team submitted its final report almost one week ago City Councillors and other stakeholders are still to receive copies and at least one group is worried about City Hall’s continued silence.

The victorious Guyana under – 19 female side

Guyana U19 girls team claim maiden T20 title

A match-winning all-round effort from Mandy Mangru, propelled Guyana’s national girls team to a seven-wicket win over Trinidad and Tobago in the final of the  Regional Invitational Under-19 tournament at the National Cricket Centre in Couva, on Sunday.

Harmon says Kato school for September opening

Following the completion of works to correct major defects, the Kato Secondary School, in Region Eight, will be ready to accommodate students when the new school term begins in September, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon, who says it is now being furnished.

CoI is interesting

Dear Editor, Like Mr Conway I find the case of the CoI into the alleged plot to assassinate the President quite interesting for what it says about the manner in which police investigations are conducted (interviews or interrogations); how decisions are made; and the protocols and chain of command.

City Hall’s bizarre behaviour

This is the second time in less than a month that we have had reason to editorialise on the protracted impasse between City Hall and two private contractors, Cevons and Puran Brothers over the municipality’s $300 million-odd debt to the two companies and the consequences that continue to derive therefrom.