Articles published on Saturday, July 26, 2008
By Heppilena Ferguson Convicted paedophiles will now be subject to police supervision immediately after their prison terms expire and for the remainder of their lives, following the passage of the Prevention of Crimes (Amendment) bill in the National Assembly last evening.
No licence after three convictions Parliament yesterday passed the Evidence and Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2008 which aims to curb driving under the influence of alcohol and makes provision for breathalyzer tests.
Two police constables were placed on $50,000 bail each after they appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle on a joint charge of theft of a VHF radio.
Another US citizen was yesterday remanded after appearing before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton on a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
By Shabna Ullah Work on the Berbice River Bridge is progressing with the high span completed and the slopes almost in position to allow for a free flow of maritime traffic before work continues on the retractor span.
Using a cellular phone while driving a vehicle will soon be an offence punishable under the law while persons convicted of using false number plates could be fined $1M and jailed for two years as a bill providing for this was passed unanimously by the National Assembly last evening.
The ice factory owner who created havoc in Unity, Mahaica on Tuesday night when in a fit of rage, he discharged several rounds from his licensed firearm at his neighbour’s house while threatening to kill the occupants, has been released on $20,000 station bail.
The ice factory owner who created havoc in Unity, Mahaica on Tuesday night when in a fit of rage, he discharged several rounds from his licensed firearm at his neighbour’s house while threatening to kill the occupants, has been released on $20,000 station bail.
–Finance Minister Despite intense questioning by members of the parliamentary opposition about government’s hold-up of the European Union (EU) funded Micro-Projects programme, Minister of Finance, Dr.
Police are on the hunt for the two motorcycle bandits who carried out a daring daylight robbery on Wednesday during which scrap iron dealer Akbar Alli was fatally shot.
Dear Editor, It is understood that a Plain English Course to the Amerindian Act is in the making.
Unattended patient probe now at GPHC board It’s now over two months that a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital died after allegedly being left unattended for hours and the hospital administration is still to release the results of its inquiry It is now saying the matter is being handled at the level of the board.
By Iana Seales Sharda Eligon came close to walking out of the FACTS 2 designer competition because she had no idea how to sew, but a few episodes and one hot gown later, she is the toast of local fashion circles.
Dear Editor, It would be inappropriate for me to deal with the contents of a report which appeared in the centre page of Stabroek News’ edition of July 24, referring to a report Ms Beulah Williams sent to the Auditor General and forwarded to the press by the council’s Public Relations Officer.
By Calvin Roberts @ Lester Vaughan Secondary School Cane Garden, St.
Who’s your double? Ever had someone tell you that you bear a striking resemblance to someone else?
-close to $30M needed to complete first stage The architectural design for the Guyana Karate College’s (GKC) G$100M Dojo- building to be erected at Liliendaal was unveiled at the GKC’s 40th anniversary fund-raising dinner on Thursday evening at the Georgetown Club.
One hundred and eleven Amerindian communities have already submitted requests to the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs for approval of the village grants and they will be deciding what projects to pursue, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported yesterday.
Dear Editor, O Beautiful Guyana, etc. O wonderful Theatre Guild, your seats were filled.
We ♥ Arnold By Cynthia Nelson Hi Everyone, remember the old television show Green Acres?
Dear Editor, An edited version of a letter I wrote in January 2003, follows.
A Muslim Religious Night will be part of CARIFESTA X and the event is billed for Sunday August 26 at the National Park beginning at 4 pm.
Two police constables were placed on $50,000 bail each after they appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle on a joint charge of theft of a VHF radio.
Guyana’s cadet boxer Moonchan Sankar and female boxer Mandessa Moses struck gold when the Caribbean Amateur Boxing Champion -ships continued at the Chaguramas Convention centre in Trinidad and Tobago.
In a departure from its usual comedy and dinner scene, the Upscale Restaurant is the venue for the Guyana Fashion Weekend (GFW) ‘Fashionistas’, a model audition and fashion party, slated for Friday August 8 from 6 pm.
Another US citizen was yesterday remanded after appearing before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton on a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
The Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation has announced that the weight restrictions have been returned to normal, permitting 22.4 tons during the day and 18 tons at night as Phase One of ‘Operation Transom’ was successfully completed on Thursday at 2.30 pm.
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter from Mr David Patterson published in SN (‘There is no conflict of interest,’ 23.7.08) which is riddled with misinformation and I think that the record must be set straight.
The ‘Hello Africa’ parade will be the highlight of this year’s Emancipation Festival scheduled for next Friday at the National Park.
Vishaul and Vinu Sawh are two brothers with one objective in mind tomorrow.
A 22-year-old electrician was yesterday placed on $400,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
Dear Editor, I refer to Mr Eusi Kwayana’s letter titled ‘The phrase “elected dictatorship” was used in relation to the government’s veto of 39 EU micro-funded projects not their delay.’
In an effort to boost its revenue collection at Bartica Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) CEO Karan Singh and a team visited the area to review how the community’s water system is being managed since residents owe the company about $106M.
The partly decomposed body of the 12-year-old boy who fell into the Demerara River on Tuesday during a fishing expedition with friends was yesterday found stuck in the koker at Nismes, West Bank Demerara.
Current world trends indicate that, at least in the short to medium term, unemployment levels will continue to rise.
Constable on gun, ammo charges A police constable who was found with a firearm and matching ammunition that he could not account for at a night spot earlier this month, yesterday made an appearance at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court where he was released on $100, 000 bail.
The Parkside Steel Ensemble recently performed in neighbouring Brazil and Suriname and according to a release from the band it did so before “mammoth” crowds.
The Leslie Amsterdam Memorial U-17 limited overs cricket competition will begin as soon as the composition of the five Zonal teams is confirmed and the weather holds.
Dear Editor, We need to applaud those non-Guyanese who played a significant role in focusing attention on human rights in Guyana during the dictatorship and who also contributed to the struggle for the restoration of democracy as well as provided media services for Guyanese in NY.
