…against drug criminals A couple of decades ago, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, outlined the strategy the US military would be using to go after the Iraq forces in the quest to remove Saddam Hussain from power. “First we are going to cut it off, and then we are going to kill it.” That was it!! You couldn’t be more direct than that, could you? Well, right here in Guyana, our own Brigadier General David Granger, now President of Guyana and Commander of our…
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Machine operator crushed to death by bulldozer
A machine operator was on Tuesday afternoon crushed to death by a bulldozer after it encountered mechanical problems at 111 Miles Mahdia, Pataro River, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). Dead is Kennard Craig, 55, of Number 67 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Reports are the man was operating the heavy-duty machinery and in the process of climbing a hill, the equipment encountered problems and suddenly cut off. Nevertheless, he managed to restart the machine with the help of a colleague. It was after the machine restarted, it rolled backwards and trapped Craig. From reports…
Read MoreSettling ambiguities…
…in “ancestral” lands Well, your Eyewitness is happy the CoI into African “ancestral lands” has finally started its work. For the longest while, there was the dispute as to whether Amerindian land ownership was also going to fall under the CoI’s auspices; but, thankfully, the Government has decided to drop that — hopefully permanently. No percentage in stirring up THAT ants’ nest!! Your Eyewitness’s happiness was precipitated by his hope that, at long last, he’ll be able to get some clarity as to exactly what is “African ancestral land”. He…
Read MoreToshaos’ Council cites political interference in Amerindian communities
As the National Toshaos Council (NTC) conference got underway on Monday at the Cyril Potter College of Education, several burning issues affecting Amerindian communities were brought to the fore from the onset, some of which included the alleged political interference in Indigenous communities and the need for strengthening of the NTC – the largest organisation representing this particular ethnic group. Vice President and Indigenous People’s Affairs Minister, Sydney Allicock stated in his address at the opening of the annual conference that the NTC leadership appears to be weak and disjointed…
Read MoreEmpowering youths through theatre arts
By Ashraf Dabie It is essential for investments to be made and avenues for growth be readily available for the development of youths because they are the future leaders of our country. These avenues often revolve around leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, sports, and the arts. Notably, through theatre arts, renowned local actress Simone Dowding has, for many years, been engaging youths in meaningful activities geared at developing their talents and creating exposure, which will inherently build on their social skills. After about 35 years in the performing arts industry, dramatist and…
Read MoreEducation Ministry dissatisfied with 2017 CSEC results
Despite Guyana recording a minimal increase at the 2017 Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) examinations, the Education Minister has indicated that she is not satisfied with the country’s performance, especially given alarming results attained in critical subject areas such as Mathematic and English. The Ministry on Tuesday released its annual report on the country’s performance at the CSEC examinations, during which it was revealed that Guyana this year recorded a 0.29 per cent increase in the overall performance. This was as Education Minister Nicolette Henry took to the podium at…
Read MoreGuyana steals spotlight on opening night of Carifesta XIII
Following an unfortunate delay in the commencement of the Caribbean’s major festival as a result of the passage of Tropical Storm Harvey, Barbados on Sunday came to life as Carifesta XIII kicked off with a grand display of culture and talent from across the Region. The Queens Park in Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados was ignited by a colourful parade as participating countries in the 13th edition of Carifesta, took to the regional stage to display their cultural traditions while adorned in costumes of their national colours. Attending the opening ceremony…
Read MoreCops still to locate woman accused of fatally stabbing abusive husband
Thirty-year-old craft woman Wavney John of Dredge Creek, Upper Pomeroon River, a Region Two community, is still at large after allegedly stabbing dead her reputed husband, 54-year-old Alfo Adams, aka ‘Fro’, with a pair of scissors at about midday on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Dredge Creek Upper Pomeroon River. Detectives from Police ‘G’ Division have combed several areas in the dense forest of the Pomeroon riverine community where the incident occurred, and have made several checks at various ports of entry along the coast, but these checks had proven…
Read MoreCricket on Stamps
The Guyana Philatelic Society (GPS) aims to create greater interest and activity in the study of British Guiana and Guyana stamps and postal history. It is a source of information for British Guiana and Guyana collectors, where they can connect via exhibitions and group meetings, and by using the Society’s social media internet sites being developed. With these tools, GPS facilitates a collectors exchange or the buying and selling of stamps by its members. This includes all philatelic materials, envelopes, collections, books, to name just a few. The Society also…
Read MoreFun and Educational
‘Kids Today, Leaders Tomorrow’, a new TVG children’s programme, makes learning fun Recognised as a pioneer children’s programme in Guyana, ‘Kids Today, Leaders Tomorrow’ (KTLT) combines education and entertainment for nursery and primary students. KTLT is a pre-recorded, one hour TV programme produced by Ms Robin St. Marthe. It is aired on TVG Channel 28 in Georgetown and Essequibo, and Channel 12 in Berbice on Saturdays at 11am and rebroadcast on Wednesdays at 4pm, and Fridays at 8:30am. The children’s show, which appeals to ages 4 to 11, aims to…
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