The Opposition’s failed quest of a ‘tyranny of the majority’
AS a concerned Guyanese, the debate on the Budget, televised on NCN, gave me an opportunity to assess the efforts of the current Members of the National Assembly and, without undue modesty, I was...
View ArticleGovernment must go ahead with its budget and let opposition go to court
DESPITE the Budget cuts, the Government says it is moving ahead with the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport; but the administration should not stop there. They are mandated to look...
View ArticleSETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
–Why APNU and AFC Parliamentarians behave the way they do IT IS NOW beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Alliance For Change is only interested in ‘scissoring’ the budget, and not about contributing...
View ArticleCH&PA celebrates Easter with rich cultural programme
THE Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) of the Ministry of Housing and Water on Thursday celebrated Easter with a cultural programme which included a presentation on the significance of...
View ArticleBaby at Day Care died of pneumonia
FOUR-MONTH-OLD Phillip Bratt of Sophia, Greater Georgetown, the child who died at the Mothers’ Union Day Care facility on Robb Street, Georgetown last Tuesday, is reported to have died from pneumonia....
View ArticleCraig teen shot while defending home from armed burglars
NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD Amarnauth Ramdeen of Craig Village, East Bank Demerara was shot and injured when robbers entered his home on Good Friday at about 01:45hrs. Police report that on April 18, 2014,...
View Article‘Impact Albouystown’ off to an encouraging start
–with business community increasingly coming on board THE GUYANA Police Force (GPF) has been encouraged by developments that have taken place and support received since the launching of the Impact...
View ArticleJury in 2012 D’Urban St murder disagree on verdict
–Anthony Morrison to face new trial THE jury trying Anthony Morrison for the murder of his reputed wife Donna Thomas in 2012 disagreed on a verdict Tuesday.In relation to murder, the verdict has to be...
View ArticleReports suggest regatta will replace pageant for Linden Town Week
PLANS are moving apace for the staging of the annual Linden Town Week, geared at showcasing the history, culture and achievements of Lindeners while attracting domestic and international tourists....
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Culture Ministry celebrates Easter
THE Ministry of Youth Culture and Sport on Thursday celebrated with staff the meaning of Easter through scripture reading, song and dance. It was obvious from the staff gathered that Easter continues...
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Downtown Georgetown yesterday
–as consumers cashed in on some last-minute shopping bargains
View ArticleCARIFTA silver, bronze for Guyana’s athletes
A SILVER medal from Kadecia Baird and a bronze medal from the girls’ Under-18 4x400m team were yesterday added to Guyana’s medal takings at the 43rd CARIFTA Games, which came to a close last evening in...
View ArticleSuriname Easter International Badminton Tournament : Priyanna Ramdhani misses...
MULTIPLE Female badminton champion Priyanna Ramdhani missed out on gold medal in the Girls Under-19 Singles category of the Suriname Annual Easter International Tournament, which continued at the...
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Easter facilitated family get-togethers all across the country
THOUSANDS of Guyanese from all walks of life flocked the seawall and other open spaces across Guyanese coastland, such as community playgrounds, pastures and parks, for the annual Easter Monday kite...
View ArticleJamaicans busted with marijuana at CJIA
RANKS of the Police Force’s Narcotics Branch conducted searches on the baggage ofTWO Jamaican nationals who were on an incoming flight yesterday (Easter Monday) at the Cheddi Jagan International...
View ArticleRodney COI hearings begin today : - PNC maintains refusal to participate
THE Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry (COI) hearings are slated to begin today at the Supreme Court Law Library, despite having been marred by several controversies over the Commission’s composition...
View ArticlePort Kaituma man shoots wife dead before turning gun on himself
TRAGEDY struck the remote North West District at Port Kaituma in Region 1 (Barima/Waini) when 62-year-old Victor Pires shot dead his reputed wife Pamela Martin, 39, before turning the weapon on...
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Mayor Green in hot water after sabotaging revenue collection : - his deputy...
GEORGETOWN Mayor Hamilton Green and his deputy, Patricia Chase-Green, yesterday, stormed the seawalls in a concerted show of bullyism, admonishing vendors not to pay revenues which are obligatory, and...
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‘DJ Casual’, Sean Hinds nursing gunshot wounds : - following shooting...
CURTIS Armstrong, the popular 34-year-old radio announcer and disc jockey who operates under the name ‘DJ Casual’, as well as ex-cop Sean Hinds, were reportedly shot in the Car Park at the Guyana...
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President mingles with Guyanese : - as they enjoy kite flying activities
KITE flying is synonymous with Easter in Guyana, with Easter Monday being the traditional kite flying day.Guyanese yesterday came out in their thousands, and spent the day at various locations...
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