Satiricus sighed. There were so many things people just didn’t get. Look how everyone cussing down Duvid GrainJa and Rum Jhaat – because they didn’t vote for the bill to stop money laundering in Guyana. But they didn’t know what great patriots these men were… how they only thought of what was good for the people and never for themselves. The thought came to Satiricus as he marvelled at the Christmas tree at Rahaman’s Park. He passed it on the way back from his place of toil. Every year, his…
Read MoreMonth: November 2013
Black Bush Polder man gets 20 years for killing girlfriend
Justice Dawn Gregory-Barnes on Monday imposed a 20-year jail term on Satrohan Mannaru, also called “Andrew” of Black Bush Polder, for killing his girlfriend at a school sport in the area back in October 2011. Mannaru had murdered 13-year-old Indranie Basdeo also known as “Cynthia” on October 7, 2011. The jury arrived at the decision 25 minutes after receiving directions from Justice Gregory-Barnes. After the jury returned the unanimous verdict, Mannaru told the court he has nothing to say. Before imposing the sentence, the judge told him that he will…
Read MoreTrouble brewin in dem boys camp
Dem boys who seh dem is boys, but dem is not boys although dem does dress like boys to fool people, had start attackin de Beacon paper since when it had start up. Dem boys still ain’t done yet. Dem boys firin more missiles now like how dem bandits firin guns in GT de garbage town. Dem firin even more than whah de man pun Middle Street fire last week and whah dem police fire at de prison over de weekend. Dem boys who seh dem is boys fire missiles…
Read MoreThe unfolding of great plans for Guyana’s zoo
Dear Editor, Many of us are familiarised with the significant purpose of a zoo and its efforts to promote conservation, in addition to educate the general public on Guyana’s diverse biodiversity. The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, in collaboration with the Mexican Embassy and the Protected Areas Commission recently coordinated and facilitated the presence of a Mexican zoo specialist as a preliminary step to an unfolding master plan for Guyana’s zoo. Zoos are often considered as a prime tourist destination where people can capture the richness of a country’s bio-diversity.…
Read MoreThe Gy$ 5000 note will bring ease
Dear Editor, The Bank of Guyana, in keeping with the Currency Reform Process, has announced the launching of the Gy$ 5000 note. The new denomination is expected to be in circulation come December. The existence of this note is expected to greatly minimise the quantity of money that a bank is generally required to process. Additionally, it will greatly minimise the cumbersome keeping and movement of bulky cash by the business community and other individuals. Upon hearing the news of this new bill, many have begun to foresee the inconveniences…
Read MoreLaunching of the multimillion-dollar children’s home
Dear Editor, Digicel Guyana handed over the newly-constructed Mahaica Children’s Home to the Human Services and Social Security Minister Jenifer Webster during a simple ceremony held at the location. The initiative was conceived by Digicel in December 2011. Ideally, the entity should manifest an exceptional level of quality care and should have zero tolerance for ill treatment. Caring for children can sometimes be a challenging and overwhelming job, and so, it is essential for child care workers to possess great patience, understanding and have sympathy for those who may occasionally…
Read MoreThe value of drama must not be lost
Dear Editor, This year, Guyana managed to secure five of eight regional Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) awards. Though this was an outstanding achievement for both the students and Guyana as a country, it is time to place emphasis on performing arts. Just recently, Guyana took a step further by conferring several diplomas in theatre arts and drama. Drama is a specific mode of fiction that can be showcased by way of performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning “action”. Drama has been considered as the oldest and the…
Read MorePassing Judegement
By Anu Dev Most of us do it every day – we judge the people around us. And we do so through the lenses of whatever prejudices and perceptions we might have of that person. We really don’t take the time to put ourselves into their shoes. Even Simba couldn’t help but leap to conclusions about Kovu in “The Lion King 2”. We had a class this week about empathy, what it means to be empathetic and the neuroscience behind empathy. It was an amazing lecture; it really gave me…
Read MoreYvonne Hinds re-elected chairman of GRC
Guyana Relief Council’s (GRC) long-standing Chairperson Yvonne Hinds was re- elected to the post when the council held its annual general meeting on Wednesday. According to a release, the entire Executive Committee was re-elected. The members of the committee are Maurice Amres (vice chairman), Barbara Walrond (treasurer), Adele Butts (secretary), Suparna Narine (assistant secretary) and Bernice Mansell (advisor). The activities of the council are usually managed by the management, welfare and fundraising and finance committees. Persons elected to serve on the Management Committee for 2013–2014 are Adele Butts (convener), Bernice…
Read MoreGovt scraps US$ 30M recycling plant MoU
By Samuel Sukhnandan Government has announced its withdrawal from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Natural Globe Guyana Inc for the construction of a US$ 30 million recycling plant in Guyana. Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Dr Roger Luncheon made the announcement at his weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the President on Wednesday. Dr Luncheon said in the wake of media revelations about the company following its recent execution of the MoU, Cabinet has decided to withdraw from the MoU with the firm, forestalling…
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