Month: February 2011

Woman plunges to death in Demerara River– husband injured in rescue bid

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According to reports, 40-year-old Nalini De Agrella allegedly plunged into the Demerara River from the Retractor Span of the Demerara Harbour Bridge, on Tuesday morning at around 01: 30 hrs, following an argument with her husband, Leroy De Agrella. He also was injured when he plunged into the river in a bid to rescue her. The body of the mother of five, of Independence Street, La Grange, West Bank Demerara, was retrieved from the Demerara River later on Tuesday. Her husband was taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre for treatment…

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PPP presidential candidate hopefuls begin making case for selection

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The process to select the presidential candidate for the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic has started, and two of the hopefuls have already made their respective cases before the executive committee of that party. At a meeting held on February 14 at the Office of the President, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee and Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran, each presented their respective vision for the party and government. Party General Secretary Donald Ramotar told Guyana Times International that the process got off to a good start. “We are now…

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US$4.5M agricultural project proposed for hinterland

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The Guyana government is seeking financial support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to implement a US$4.5 million five-year development project to improve the living conditions and reduce poverty among the hinterland population, particularly Amerindians. The design of the project is similar to the ongoing US$6 million Rural Enterprise Agricultural Development (READ) project, and has a long-term goal to ensure economic development in the hinterland equals that in other rural regions of the country. Guyana has already submitted its project request to IFAD, and reports suggest that IFAD’s…

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Mechanic killed in Farm smash-up

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A 65-year-old driver of a Bounty outlet was taken into police custody after a biker was killed and a 15-year-old girl was injured in a crash at Farm, East Bank Demerara on Monday. The accident reportedly occurred at around 12:15h. Dead is Errol Gonsalves, 50, of 79 Croal Street, Stabroek, Georgetown; while Harrissa Mohamed of Agricola, East Bank Demerara sustained injuries about her body, and has been admitted into the Georgetown public hospital. This newspaper understands that the girl was standing at the corner of the public road when she…

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Cruise ship docks at Port Georgetown

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Passengers explore the country     The MV SAGA Pearl, one of the world’s largest cruise ships and the first to docked in Guyana for the year 2011, arrived in the wee hours of Sunday morning and docked at the Guyana National Shipping Corporation Limited’s wharf at La Penitence, Georgetown. Most of its 350 occupants left on shuttles, either to see Guyana’s majestic Kaieteur Falls or to just drive around the city, see historic sites and enjoy Guyanese patronage. The ship has approximately 268 crew members. Louis Fischer Dowding, who…

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Manickchand hopes paper committal encourages reports on rape

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Human Services and Social Security Minister Priya Manickchand has lauded as an ‘incredible’ step towards justice the first paper committal to accelerate a rape case. She expressed hope that the new sexual offences law would pave the way for speedier trials, without the victim or defendant having to wait years before justice is served. The minister said the presence of the paper committal would instill confidence in the judicial system and embolden rape victims to come forward and report their cases without being fearful. In an interview with this newspaper,…

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Hugh Ross is NSC’s Sportsman of the Year; Ageday takes junior award

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BY KIEV CHESNEY   Sportsman of the Year, Hugh-Ross At age 51, World renowned bodybuilder Hugh Ross has managed to etch his name into the local history books as one of the oldest recipients of Guyana’s Sportsman of the Year award. He was adjudged winner of this prestigious award by a panel assembled by the National Sports Commission (NSC).       Ross, a former Guyana Defence Force captain, who still works in law enforcement in Brooklyn, New York, was voted recipient of the prestigious award after winning the Mr. Universe Over-50…

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World Cup 2011…Confident of corruption-free World Cup’ – Lorgat

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Haroon Lorgat, the ICC chief executive, has expressed confidence of staging a corruption-free World Cup, especially after the anti-corruption tribunal’s verdict that banned three Pakistan players on charges of spot-fixing. “I am confident for two reasons,” Lorgat told the National. “The main one is that the vast majority of players are honest players. They do play the game in the spirit that it should be played. They are not seeking to make gains out of untoward means. “Secondly, we are alive to what could come to the fore in terms…

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‘Mighty Jaguars’ facing unfavourable odds entering Las Vegas Sevens

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– Giles injured, Butts steps down as captain, vice captain Staglon unavailable By Kiev Chesney Guyana’s national rugby sevens side, the Mighty Jaguars, are already the underdogs for the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series to be held in Las Vegas Nevada U.S.A., where they are one of the four wildcard contenders. Having to face 14 of the top rugby sevens nations in the world, all ranked l6 or less on the IRB ranking, is already a tough task, considering that Guyana is ranked at number 65. However, ten…

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Short, sweet and sensational -Eleven of the most memorable cameos in World Cup Cricket history

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Wasim Akram 33*(off 18) and 3-49 v England in the 1992 final   Akram’s late flurry propelled Pakistan from the realms of a solid score to a very good one, but it wasn’t the last England saw of him. He nailed Ian Botham early in the chase, albeit controversially, before returning in the endgame to take full charge of the Melbourne evening. Bowling the 35th over from around the wicket, Akram pitched one short of a length and swung in at searing pace. Allan Lamb groped forward but was totally…

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