Grateful for what she has
In spite of her insufferable loss
AFTER spending the last few weeks in deep sober reflection, and praying and meditating on events in her immediate past, Gomattie Thomas is convinced that she has a lot to thank God for.
Widowed at just 45, Gomattie knows only too well what it means to have ‘lived and loved’ and […]
Hinckson charged with sedition, Massay for possessing Army kit
EX-ARMY Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant Oliver Hinckson has been charged with the capital offence of sedition.
The 64-year-old veteran, of Lot 167 Meadow Brook Gardens, Georgetown, also faced a charge of advocating the commission of a terrorist act when he appeared before Principal Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday.
Particulars of the indictable charges said, last January 31:
THE LUSIGNAN MASSACRE TERRORIST ACTS OF VIOLENCE ARE POLITICAL
“Terrorist acts cause crisis, provoke outrage, fray community ties, and undermine faith in our democratic institutions…” (Brian Jenkins).
The Lusignan Massacre will stand out as one of the most bizarre moments in Guyana’s history. And amid the aftermath of these gruesome executions of 11 innocent persons, including 5 children,
Residents, relatives of massacre victims looking to God for guidance during Thanksgiving Service
AMIDST their fears and tears, the people of Lusignan yesterday demonstrated courage and affirmed faith in God as the source who can take them through their trials and tribulations.
The occasion was a Thanksgiving service held at the home of the Thomas’ family – three of whose members were brutally slain, and two others severely wounded […]
Lusignan residents still grappling to move on
- progress pegged back by haunting memories, fear of the dark
THE families affected by the January 26 Lusignan massacre said they are “bracing themselves” and “trying to hold-up” in the wake of the tragic loss of their loved ones seventeen days ago. But even as they do this, the entire Lusignan community is sounding a […]
Mr. Corbin should provide explanation on the Buxton chicken farm
SINCE the massacre at Lusignan, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Corbin is telling us that security measures alone would not work, and this needs to be complemented with action aimed at addressing the social and economic conditions in the community.
Situation demands clearing of Buxton backlands
IT is baffling to see how some people are using the clearing of the lands aback of Buxton to create mischief, sow seeds of discord and reap political benefits.
Clearly these people are not patriots and as such do not have the interest and future of this nation at heart.
President Jagdeo insists he was grossly misrepresented
- maintains that while criminal elements have used Buxton as a cover, he holds the view that the vast majority of the people living in Buxton are decent law abiding citizens
PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday met with Christian leaders from the Buxton community to discuss the concerns of members, specifically those of the farming community, as […]
Intelligence-driven special operations merely to track down criminal gang
INTELLIGENCE-driven special operations being pursued to strengthen security, particularly along the East Coast Demerara, have been specifically tasked and sourced to track down the gang responsible for several crimes including the Lusignan massacre.
Why speak in riddles?
IN response to Eric Phillips letter in Kaieteur News (dated 02-06-08), we need to act before it is too late.
Philips said it’s time for change since rebel members of the armed forces loyal to their cause of racial war can still hurt a few Africans and make it look like retaliation for Lusignan.
