Subryanville hotelier charged with manslaughter
A Subryanville hotelier, who on Saturday shot and killed his neighbour during a commotion involving several persons, was today charged with manslaughter.
Articles published on Wednesday, August 8, 2018
A Subryanville hotelier, who on Saturday shot and killed his neighbour during a commotion involving several persons, was today charged with manslaughter.
MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Russian aluminium giant Rusal is concerned about an impending catastrophe if U.S.
(Trinidad Guardian) Calypso legend Winston Bailey, better known at The Mighty Shadow, will have all reason to “dingolay” this October, as three weeks after he celebrates his 77th birthday, he will be awarded an honorary doctorate from The University of the West Indies’ St Augustine campus.
The Corentyne couple, whose daughter was murdered on Monday by her husband minutes after the police had left their residence, has filed a report with the Police Complaints Authority in New Amsterdam.
While police await legal advice on whether to charge hotel owner Erwin Bacchus, following his fatal shooting of a Subryanville man, a worker who witnessed the encounter said that he acted in self defence.
Working People’s Alliance (WPA) executive David Hinds says he believes AFC has been forced to contest independently to prove its “electoral worth.”
Ranks from the Guyana Police Force’s Major Crimes Unit yesterday made a breakthrough in their investigation into the murder of 73-year-old coconut farmer, Deonarine who was shot last Friday evening at his Grant Maria’s Delight, Lower Pomeroon River home.
Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) President Komal Chand has criticised the government for the selection and appointment of Dr.
Following his suspension and the revocation of his supernumerary precept, security guard Robert Goodluck, who was involved in a confrontation with Junior Natural Resources Minister Simona Broomes last month, believes that he is being targeted.
As the 180th Anniversary of Emancipation dawned in Guyana, President David Granger delivered a hard-hitting speech at Beterverwagting (BV) in which he implored those gathered not to be “slothful”, to desist from seeking “raises” and to get prepared for the oil economy.
Three persons have been held for questioning by the police about the murder of Gregory Frank, the Kuru Kururu man who was found dead in his home last Thursday.
The family of security guard Mona London remains hopeful that the driver who struck and killed her will be found and brought to justice.
Veteran spin twins Veerasammy Permaul and Devindra Bishoo bamoozled the opposition with tantalizing bowling during the second warm up match of the Guyana Amazon Warriors ahead of their first match of the HERO Caribbean Premeir League (CPL) tomorrow.
A police team has been dispatched to Quartz Stone, Cuyuni to probe the assault by a Russian security guard on a miner.
With the second edition of the Guinness Cage Street-ball Championships set to commence tonight at the Haslington Tarmac, the Gaming Authority became the latest entity to throw its support behind the competition.
Ramanand Jagdeo, the businessman who is on trial for allegedly causing a cyclist’s death by dangerous driving, yesterday testified that the now deceased man rode suddenly onto the East Bank Public Road, thereby resulting in the fatal accident.
Many people in the Caribbean will say that there is good natural cricket talent in the region, particularly at the junior levels.
Junior John and Jamal Jerioh, the two men who are accused of shooting at police ranks on Emancipation Day in the city, were yesterday remanded to prison after being charged.
Following their success at the recent Central America and Caribbean Games (CAC), Ashley Khalil and Taylor Fernandes are keen on having even more positive outcomes as a pair in tournaments ahead.
In effort to aid in the successful staging of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) ‘Revival Cup’, the Guyana Football Federation presented eight balls to the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the association.
While floodwaters have receded in the Rupununi, they have left behind damaged roads and culverts, Region Nine Chairman Bryan Allicock has said.
Ahead of their clash with the Guyana Amazon Warriors that will kick start the 2018 HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) tournament, St.
Dear Editor, Recently Stabroek News canvassed the views of a number of my colleagues in the media about the fact that the President has held two Press Conferences since being elected to office.
Dear Editor, An article in Kaieteur News (07-Aug-2018, ‘The Department of Energy will decide if it needs Dr Mangal’s expertise – Harmon’) gave the impression that I was “assured” by the government of being re-engaged.
The plan of the 10 cricket teams of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS (RHTY&SC) to distribute bicycles, school bags and cricket bats to youths in Berbice, last Tuesday received a major boost of financial contributions from several sponsors.
One entrepreneur is determined to boost Guyana with his new camping and relaxation resort ‘White Cliff Destination”, on the Upper Berbice River in Region Ten, according to the Department of Public Information.
An 18-year-old Kaneville resident was remanded to prison last Friday after being charged with stealing a motorcycle.
FIFA Referee Gladwyn Johnson, Assistant Referee Kevin Stephens and Fourth Official Sherwin Moore, will officiate in 2018 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League clash between Arnett Gardens and CD Arabe Unido (Panama) tomorrow at the National Stadium, Jamaica.
Government is exploring the establishment of humanitarian centres in Region One (Barima-Waini) for Venezuelan immigrants, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon, who on Monday assured that police, health and citizenship officials are monitoring those who have already taken up residence here.
First Lady, Sandra Granger on Monday declared open the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Training Programme for over 30 participants in Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine).
Dear Editor, In less than 24 hours of your publication of my letter regarding misleading traffic signs at the junction of Thomas Street and parallel roads of Stanley Place and Vlissengen Road, the one-way arrow sign was completely removed.
Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley has declared that the hands of the Barbados Government are clean in the matter of the relocation of the Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) from Dominica to the land of the flying fish.
Dear Editor, Everywhere one turns, both at home and abroad, Guyanese are faced with the question of what will our country be like in the next decade.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Alia Atkinson, the first black woman to win a World Championship title, will be honoured with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander on Jamaica’s National Heroes’ Day on October 15, 2018.
Ramotar and Sons Contracting, the company hired to install street lamps on the Essequibo Coast has declined to comment on an incident on Monday in which one man was electrocuted and another injured while electrical wires were being strung.
HOUSTON/PUNTO FIJO, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA has limited the damage from an unprecedented slump in crude exports by transferring oil between tankers at sea and loading vessels in neighboring Cuba to avoid asset seizures.
BOGOTA/CARACAS, (Reuters) – A former Venezuelan municipal police chief and anti-government activist says he helped organize an operation to launch armed drones over a military rally on Saturday that President Nicolas Maduro has called an assassination attempt.
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, CMC – Carlos ‘The Showstopper’ Petterson set three new national records on his way to grabbing his second gold medal at the 16th Annual IPF/ NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships.
Dear Editor, Being a member of the diaspora, I must confess to general ignorance of local conditions.
Dear Editor, Since virtually the start of the incumbent administration’s term, Exxon’s oil contract has drawn much criticism from civil society, reputable independent professional oil and gas consultants like Dr.
Newly appointed Head Coach of the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW), Johan Botha believes momentum is key during his team’s title hunt in the 2018 HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
KUALA LUMPUR, (Reuters) – Malaysia’s embattled former Prime Minister Najib Razak was charged yesterday with three counts of money laundering as part of a probe into money missing from state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
SAN SALVADOR, (Reuters) – Former El Salvadoran President Antonio Saca pleaded guilty in court to embezzlement and money laundering involving more than $300 million during his government, his lawyer said yesterday, as Saca sought to reduce his prison sentence.
Dear Editor, An article on page 16 of Kaieteur News’, Monday August 6th edition, headlined `Farmers use of artificial fruit ripening agents sparks concern locally’ caught my attention.
Playfield appeal: Residents of ‘D’ Field Sophia are calling for a playfield located in the area to be cleared.
HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cuba said on Tuesday it was doubling the amount of land it granted would-be farmers and the lengths of their leases in an effort to increase stagnating agricultural output.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – A West Indies Under-15 squad is headed to England for a two-week tour where they will play six 50-over matches and one 20/20 match.
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – A Brazilian federal appeals court judge yesterday overturned a ruling barring Venezuelan immigrants fleeing economic and political turmoil from entering Brazil.
Last Sunday night at about 10.30 pm, a fire broke out in the kitchen of the Guyana Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, and fortunately, what could have been a massive tragedy was averted and no one was injured.
Speaking last week to various emancipation gatherings, President David Granger sought to strike a note of optimism about the impending oil bonanza, but this backfired when he admonished his largely African audiences for spending too much time and money on liming and drinking rather than educating themselves to take advantage of the forthcoming opportunities.