University of Guyana’s Thakur and wife robbed at gunpoint
The police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 18:30 hours, on Saturday last, during which Parsram Thakur of the University of Guyana (UG) and who resides at No. 67 Village, Corentyne, and his wife were attacked by three men, two of whom were armed with handguns and a knife, and robbed of […]
Sacked police sergeant sues for wrongful dismissal
- Attorney General says sergeant illegally withdrew services
IN a Constitutional motion before the court last Friday, dismissed Police Sgt Cleveland Glasgow, is seeking declarations that his dismissal in December 2000 by the Commissioner of Police is unlawful and that he is still a member of the Guyana Police Force.
But in submissions by the Attorney General, […]
Oldest recorded South American chalks up 112 not out
GUYANA’s oldest centenarian, Ms. Mathilda Lewis, who also holds the distinction of being the oldest person recorded in South America, on Friday, celebrated her 112th birthday, chalking up an enviable ‘five scores and twelve’.
Ms. Lewis, fondly referred to as “Granny”, who lives at the Salvation Army Women’s Hostel at Bent and Hailey Street, Wortmanville, in […]
Police Complaints Authority Chairman for Bartica this weekend
CHAIRMAN of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA), retired Chancellor of the Judiciary, Mr. Cecil Kennard, will be at Bartica, in Region Seven (Cuyuni/Mazaruni), from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25.
His schedule indicates that he will meet ranks at Bartica Police Station, from 13:30 h on May 23, to explain his role and functions and […]
IT classes begin at Wakapoa Secondary
SECONDARY school students of the Wakapoa Amerindian community in the lower Pomeroon have started studies in Information Technology (IT).
A report, presented at the Tuesday statutory meeting of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam), said classes are being conducted at the Wakapoa Secondary School every Tuesday and Thursday.
The teaching is being done by […]
Councillor calls for burial society probe
CHAIRMAN of the Local Government, Hinterland and Co-operatives Sub-Committee of the Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Mr. Pooran Persaud, has called for an investigation, by the Co-ops Department, into the affairs of the Walton Hall Burial Society.
He alleged, at last Tuesday’s RDC statutory meeting, that the co-op has no record of fees collected […]
Hire car, minibus operators want permanent Charity park
HIRE car and minibus drivers are appealing for a permanent park to be established at Charity, on Essequibo Coast, by the Charity/Urasara Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC).
A spokesman for the group said the end of the public road at Charity becomes congested especially on the Monday market days, when space to accommodate them is very limited.
He […]
St. Joseph’s High triumphs over Marian Academy
- in GBTI’s impromptu speaking competition
THE Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI), Regent Street Branch, sponsored Inter-Secondary School Impromptu Speaking Competition for fourth formers continued on May 13 at the GBTI Recreational Centre, Georgetown.
The match featured Marian Academy against St. Joseph’s High School.
The St. Joseph’s team showed breadth of understanding of the topics selected […]
Heath a true man of letters, son of Guyana - Minister Anthony
MINISTER of Youth, Culture and Sports, Dr. Frank Anthony, paid tribute to internationally recognised Guyanese novelist and playwright, Roy Heath who passed away in England earlier this week.
The minister praised Heath as a true man of letters and son of Guyana, in that though the acclaimed writer lived most of his adult life in Britain […]
Guyana Cultural Association Wordsworth McAndrew Awards billed for next month
THE Guyana Cultural Association of New York 2008 Awards ceremony will take place in New York City in June 2008. Under the theme of “Caribbean People in Harmony through Culture”, the awards ceremony is the first of a number of events that will be presented over several months. In keeping with Guyana Cultural Association (GCA) […]
