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Monthly Archives: September 2016

Guyana Cancer Foundation launched to help reintegrate survivors

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 September 2016, 16:31 by Denis Chabrol by Abigail Semple The Guyana Cancer (GCF) Foundation was launched on Thursday at the Marriott Hotel, Guyana with the aim of preventing the dreaded disease and reintegrating survivors into society. The GCF was registered in June 1, 2016, after several years of conducting cancer awareness programmes through the then ...

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Jealous man who lashed his wife with wood gets off but faces trial for escape from police custody

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 September 2016, 16:28 by Denis Chabrol Jealousy and an attempt to escape police custody caused a man to have to post bail at GYD$100,000 at the Georgetown Magistrates Court on Thursday. It is alleged that on September 24, 2016, Jonathan Mohamed accused his reputed wife, Shonta Williams, of being unfaithful to him after which he ...

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Man charged in connection with deadly road accident

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 September 2016, 16:19 by Denis Chabrol Nathan Heyliger was on Thursday placed on $600,000 bail after being charged for causing the death of Kuru Kuru resident Carl Dundas. The accused appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann Mc Lennan, and was told that on September 11, 2016 he drove in a dangerous manner thereby causing the death ...

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Drug-addicted father hacks son to death

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 September 2016, 12:59 by Denis Chabrol A drug-addicted man chopped to death his son at Annandale, East Coast Demerara. Dead is 24 year old Mohesh Chand, a truck driver. Divisional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner Marlon Chapman said the assailant, Amernauth Chand, has since been arrested and has confessed to the crime. Relatives said Amernauth Chand ...

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Professor Doris Rogers dies

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 September 2016, 11:17 by Denis Chabrol Professor Doris Rogers has passed away, the Ministry of Education announced on Thursday. She died on September 22, 2016 at the age of 86 years. The Ministry of Education’s statement follows: Professor Rogers had a love for art and she found a way to share that love with many others ...

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PM Nagamootoo to receive “Crown Jewel of World Tamils” , participate in several Tamil activities during India trip

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 23:09 by Denis Chabrol Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, whose ancestors are Tamils, will be awarded the title of “Crown Jewel of World Tamils” as well as participate in several other key events for Tamils during an official visit to India. Nagamootoo’s office said that he was selected by the Award selection committee to ...

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Cuban woman shot, robbed opposite City Hall

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 17:21 by Denis Chabrol A Cuban woman was shot and robbed opposite City Hall, Regent Street, Georgetown, police said. She is 61-year old Maria Puig who is residing in Guyana. Sources said the woman was shot to her right arm and robbed of GYD$5,000 at about 12:15  PM. City Police pursued the robbers, who fled ...

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PNCR members cautioned against building expectations; told no place for political, racial discrimination

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 15:27 by Denis Chabrol The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)- the largest political party in the coalition-led administration- has cautioned its members against building their expectations too high and sidelining other races and opponents. This is contained in the report by party General Secretary, Oscar Clarke that was delivered to the 19th Biennial ...

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Two charged with murder of Gafoor’s Manager

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 16:25 by Denis Chabrol by Abigail Semple Two men were Wednesday charged for the murder of a manager of Gafoor’s  at his East Bank Demerara home two months ago. According to the facts read out by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, on July 21, 2016 at Herstelling East bank Demerara, David Outar, 24 years ...

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