Husband, wife die in motor cycle collision
-while fleeing police
National footballer Sheldon Levi , 33 years-old and his 31 year-old wife Alicia Levi, were killed on the spot yesterday morning at approximately 10:30 hours on Camp and Norton Streets, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, as their Suzuki 600 motorbike collided with a car that jumped the major road.
Banks Manager robbed of cash and gun
THE Manager of the Banks DIH outlet at D’Urban and Hardina Streets, Georgetown, Leonard D’Abreu, was attacked and robbed by four men armed with handguns in the vicinity of the outlet, about 04:40h yesterday.
Parliament unrecognisable compared to 2001 - Speaker
By Chamanlall Naipaul
SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Mr. Harry Narayen (Ralph) Ramkarran has described present conditions of the Parliament as “unrecognisable compared to what it was in 2001 when he assumed office.
In an interview with this newspaper, Mr. Ramkarran asserted that the most significant development in Parliament between 2001 and 2007 has been the increased […]
High court issues injunctions against Duncan, GLU
THE High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature yesterday, on Friday December 28, issued several injunctions directed to Mr. Carvil Duncan and the Guyana Labour Union (GLU), a release from the Office of the President General of the GLU said.
Bhutto successors face tough challenge
By Ilyas Khan
BBC News, Karachi
Asif Zardari (left) now becomes the PPP’s de factor leader
Pakistan’s largest political party (PPP) has appointed Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the 19-year-old son of its slain leader Benazir Bhutto, as its new chairman.
Beijing squeaks by to hit “blue sky” target
BEIJING (Reuters) - Strong winds over the weekend helped clear Beijing of a blanket of smog by Sunday, meaning it finally hit its target of 245 “blue sky days” in 2007 on the second-to-last day of the year.
Beijing’s notorious air pollution is a major concern for athletes and the organizers of next year’s Olympics, which […]
Hire car drivers urge authorities to deal with strays
SEVERAL hire car drivers are eagerly appealing to the relevant authorities to help keep stray animals off the road on the Essequibo Coast as they are very much concerned with their safety.
Clerical and Commercial Workers’ Union New Year’s message
By Grantley Culbard
General Secretary/CEO
Dear Members, Friends and Well-wishers of the Clerical and Commercial Workers’ Union (CCWU):
A Happy and Blessed New Year to you!
THE year 2007, like the previous one, has been an eventful one for us. It has been a year of a mix of challenges, successes and disappointments. It was a year […]
Region 6 completes 97.6% of work programme
The Region 6 (East Berbice/Corentyne) administration has expended $234.7 M representing 97. 6% of its works programme for the current year.
Regional Chairman Zulfikar Mustapha in his year-end review told media operatives that he was satisfied with the execution of the capital and current projects in 2007.
Berbice roadside vendors to be removed
Chairman of Region 6 (East Berbice/Corentyne), Zulfikar Mustapha has signalled that all roadside vendors would be removed following coordinated efforts by the Public Works Ministry in 2008.
