Increased African arrivals in Guyana sparks probe
MINISTER of Home Affairs, Mr. Clement Rohee has disclosed that his ministry is investigating a growing concern over the increase in the number of African nationals, particularly Nigerians, who are entering Guyana illegally from Venezuela and Brazil.
He said, while immigration officers are probing the matter, Government will spare no effort in tracking down and breaking […]
Three massive projects to benefit the people
When people invest in a country there are obvious signs of stability, growth, confidence, satisfaction and expectations. It could be concluded that all these criteria were met by various investors, as already three major projects have been announced this year, which is only in the beginning of its second quarter. These investments projects for which […]
Burglar jailed for 18 months
JOSEPH Nobrega, 31, of Lot 47 Da Silva Street, Newtown, Georgetown, was yesterday sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for break and enter and larceny.
Before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle, he pleaded guilty to the offence, particulars of which said, between April 24 and 25, he broke into the bond owned by Danpaul Dyal and stole […]
Carnal knowledge accused also remanded
ACTING Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday remanded Haslyn Grey called Stacey to prison on an indictable carnal knowledge charge.
Grey, 32, of Lot 601 Kabun Street, Ituni, Upper Demerara River, is alleged to have committed the offence on a 22-year-old woman at Maple Town, Aroaima, Upper Berbice River, last April 22.
The accused has to be back […]
Juvenile orphan remanded pending sentence for attempted felony
A JUVENILE, who confessed to stealing $100,000 from his shopkeeper employer over a period of time, was yesterday remanded in Police custody until May 9.
Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle told him, while on remand pending sentence, he should think about making restitution.
The 16-year-old, from Wortmanville, Georgetown, pleaded guilty to being found in his place […]
Call for probe at Corentyne Comprehensive High School
KINDLY publish this letter which has a number of issues on Corentyne Comprehensive High School in Region #6.
1. Form 5 Science does not have a Mathematics Teacher. If there is one, then he /she has not been teaching the class for over six months. These students depend on Mr. Adrian De France a former dedicated […]
Important part of dialogue
THANK you for publishing an edited version of my letter in today’s Chronicle. I appreciate that space is a concern and that editorial discretion applies. However, the context of the letter is in the spirit of the first paragraph, especially the reference to the Ramayana in the latter part. Readers would be better informed if […]
No more Jim Jones
THANKS for publishing the letter from Deborah Kanhai, which brought the story of the Ficeks to my attention. Guyanese take the insults of other nationalities when we take up residence in their territory, why are we allowing others to take up residence in our homeland and still put up with the insults?
I sincerely hope […]
Multitude of historical controversies in the Mormon Church
THE coming to light of a polygamous pedophiliac cult in Texas has thrown the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in another one of its multitude of historical controversies. It is therefore good for our intelligent Guyanese public who thirst for truth and knowledge, that the President of the Georgetown Guyana District, Mr. […]
Better sanitation
I can see that the residents of Tucville, East La Penitence will soon benefit from an improved septic system which will definitely relieve the septic problems in that area tremendously.
I have noticed that rehabilitation work is speedily ongoing at the old septic system and I think it is a good move by the Ministry of […]
