Articles published on Saturday, September 20, 2008
The PNCR has called again for the government to release the findings of the army’s in-house probe into torture allegations, saying it would name the officers implicated if the report is not made public.
-Arokium’s attorney tells Top Cop The attorney representing Leonard Arokium, the Lindo Creek mining camp owner, has written to acting Police Commissioner Henry Greene saying he has received credible and verifiable information that the mobile phone of one of the men killed at the camp continues to be in active use.
President Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that an informant and the joint services will share the $50M+ reward that was put out for the capture of fugitives Rondell `Fineman’ Rawlins and Jermaine `Skinny’ Charles, who were recently killed in a shoot-out with members of the armed forces.
Prison officers on manslaughter charge Two assistant superintendents at the Georgetown Prisons were yesterday placed on $500,000 bail each after they were charged with the manslaughter of prisoner Edwin Niles.
A 38-year-old East Coast Demerara (ECD) man has been missing for four days and his relatives fear the worst since he has received death threats because of his habitual stealing of fruits in the Ann’s Grove backdam.
The Rotary Clubs in Guyana have donated $1M to help provide relief to the people of Haiti, who have suffered severe losses due to recent storms and hurricanes.
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is awaiting an official report from the pilot of the Roraima Airways Skylander which skidded off the airstrip at the Kaeiteur National Park on Wednesday morning before it moves forward with investigations.
A gunman posing as a customer yesterday held up the cashier at Munchkins on Lamaha Street and later fled with $7000.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been in discussion with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Inc.
Scores of people of all ages turned out yesterday to register for free computer classes offered by the Mark Benschop Foundation.
Oxfam will facilitate community-based disaster risk management training in two East Coast Demerara communities from 9 am tomorrow.
Nine children of employees of Barama Company Limited who passed the National Grade Six Assessment will benefit from bursary awards that will be presented to them by the company.
A string of European Union (EU) funded micro-project deals were inked yesterday under new implementation regulations following months of a government hold-up.
US criminal attorney Robert Simels, who was last week arrested and charged with witness tampering, on Thursday sought the court’s permission to withdraw as counsel for drug accused Roger Khan.
The ‘Miracle Mission’ programme between the Governments of Guyana and Cuba has been reinstated with 50 patients preparing to travel to the Spanish-speaking republic on September 23 for eye surgery.
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has set up a new Customer Commercial Call Centre at its head office on Main Street and a Centralised Emergency Call Centre at the Sophia Complex with the aim of enhancing the quality of its customer service.
Ministry calls on communities to rescue children from abuse In commemorating this year’s Child Protection Week commencing tomorrow under the theme “Every Citizen a Child Protector”, the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security is urging members of the community to take action and rescue a child from abuse.
If it is not the classy way in which they do things over at Noreen’s Beauty Salon then it must have been Noreen Fitt herself, for the establishment has weathered over half a century and its doors are still open.
A 22-year-old Guyanese was busted at the John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York with 5,000 grams of cocaine knitted into doilies and towels in his possession on Wednesday.
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter in Stabroek News dated 18.9.08 by M.
Guyana Fashion Weekend (GFW) is the destination for style and fashion in Guyana according to Chief Executive Officer Sonia Noel who is counting the days until the curtains go up and the transformation begins.
The apiary group led by specialist Linden Stewart met with President Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday at the Office of the President where they discussed their efforts to garner support from sponsors for the upcoming Career Beekeeping Congress.
Dear Editor, For some two years the Jailing Timber Company has been operating in the Matakai sub-region (Region One).
Live a little! In French they say, “Vivez un peu” and though you probably have no idea what that means just trying to pronounce it creates a kind of rush.
Too much liming Hi Everyone, Lime and salt are two ingredients that give us so much flavour and taste but when we unwisely let them overstay their welcome, they rob us of those exact qualities – flavour and taste.
-bullet hits truck An Essequibo shop owner who was on his way to the city to purchase goods yesterday had to return home empty handed after nearly $3M cash was snatched from him by two armed men.
Dear Editor, Now that the DPP has seen it fit to explain her action in not recommending charges against Mr Gilhuys, we are eagerly awaiting her reasons for not appointing a special prosecutor for the case involving the Sacred Heart insurance fraud.
Two young women who allegedly robbed a man of a cell phone and other articles were placed on $40,000 bail each when they appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
-stress need for urgent steps A call has been made by two NGOs for the authorities to stop the blame game over the Princes Street dump and to take urgent steps to halt the “scandalous condition” of the facility which has affected hundreds for weeks.
Wildfire Productions recording artist, Typheon, will launch her new music video “Not in Love” tomorrow at noon on HJTV Channel 72.
A porkknocker who allegedly killed another man in April was remanded to prison on Monday when he appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Dear Editor, I hope by the time you receive this letter the Caribbean leaders will not have signed the EPA agreement.
Dear Editor, September 1, 2008, will never be out of my thoughts.
The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/Demerara Distilleries Limited (DDL) Pepsi-sponsored first division 40 overs-a-side round robin competition commences today with four first round matches following its launching at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) pavilion yesterday.
Singer launches new album Just over a year ago, Cleon Cadogan was propelled into the national limelight when he captured first place in the GT&T Jingle and Song Competition.
Alleged car thief, Drepaul Persaud, who was remanded when he appeared in court on Monday was yesterday granted bail when he returned before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle.
US criminal attorney Robert Simels, who was last week arrested and charged with witness tampering, on Thursday sought the court’s permission to withdraw as counsel for drug accused Roger Khan.
Dear Editor, First of all I would like to say thank you to the photographer for an excellent shot of my bags which were displayed in your report in The Scene of August 30 (pages 1C and 7C).
Norman Vieira has been making “exotic jewellery” from leather for the past 32 years and he has been supplying his finished products to a number of stores but now he is moving a step forward by displaying his products himself in a local craft shop.
The Guyana Badminton Association through its president Gowkaran Ramdhani yesterday announced that a junior squad will be sent to neighbouring Suriname to participate in that country’s Junior International Championships.
Bush being removed from near a transformer in the South Ruimveldt Shopping area yesterday.
The MoneyGram Money Transfer Company yesterday held the Grand Draw in its Back-to-School Promotion at Ruimveldt.
The main opposition PNCR is upset at the delay of the Travis Parks inquest, saying it is threatening the rule of law.
Singer/songwriter Ian ‘Fojo’ Corbin led the way when the nominations for the inaugural Accolade – the Music Awards of Guyana were announced last Thursday.
Prison officers on manslaughter charge Two assistant superintendents at the Georgetown Prisons were yesterday placed on $500,000 bail each after they were charged with the manslaughter of prisoner Edwin Niles.
Life on the edge: These two men were standing on the edge of this truck tray yesterday.
Dear Editor, I have no doubt that Senator Obama will win the election.
Georgetown Cricket Club’s first division player Wasim Haslim wrapped up his debut season with Scottish Premier League team Ferguslie Cricket Club by contributing to their triumph in the 2008 Scottish Cup.
The Central Demerara Lions Club recently distributed 111 pairs of spectacles to school children from 11 schools on the East Bank.
Action in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) organized competitions will continue this weekend with matches being played in the Beharry Champions Products Second Division competition as well as the Steve Jewellery World Over-40 competition.
A 44-year-old Novar, Mahaicony man died after he was struck down by a motor car on Wednesday evening.
The Youth Department of the South Road Full Gospel Assembly will be trying to make a positive difference today as it hosts its eighth annual youth conference.
A 37-year-old man was yesterday placed on $200,000 bail after he appeared before Magistrate Nyasha Williams-Hatmin on a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.
Dear Editor, I am indeed glad that a corporate entity has come to the fore in offering another option of television viewing in Guyana.
-court hears An eighteen-year-old boy who allegedly stole a gold chain from a conductress was remanded to prison on Monday when he appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Supermodels Bobby Roache and Katarina Nunez are Genesis bound and will appear at the fashion event billed for September 28 modeling the designs of overseas based Guyanese designer, Roger Gary.
Thomas United thrashed Houston to go home victorious in the Georgetown Football Association’s (GFA) Banks Beer First Division Football Competition at the Banks DIH ground, Thirst Park.
Dear Editor, There have been a lot of views and statements about the signing of the EPA − from the government, the opposition and even from such notables as Sir Shridath Ramphal − all with the same common ground, which is, don’t sign!
In the recent extensive discussions on Guyana’s stand on the Cariforum/EU Economic Partnership Agreement and the subsequent refusal of the other heads of government at a special meeting in Barbados to accept Guyana’s position one factor has been overlooked.
An Ituni man is now a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he sustained a deep cut across his face from a chainsaw he was using.
