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Knife-wielding bandit robs taxi driver of jewellery Aug 03, 2024 News Kaieteur News – A 31-year-old taxi driver was robbed on Emancipation Day at knife point of his gold chain and rings while waiting on his friend at the Stanleytown Road, West Bank Demerara (WBD). The victim, Omeshwar Aaron, of Phase Two Belle West Housing Scheme, WBD was attacked late Thursday afternoon. Aaron was reportedly standing on the Stanleytown Road when the bandit walked up to him and placed a knife to his heck and began stripping him of his gold chain worth $82,000 and three golden rings. The bandit then ran away after which the victim made his way to the nearest police station to file a report. Investigations are ongoing. Related Similar Articles

Second suspect charged with attempted murder of 6-year-old boy Aug 03, 2024 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Remanded: Odel Garnett Kaieteur News – The second suspect in the attempted murder of 6-year-old Jeremiah Gustave, a student of Smith’s Memorial Primary School was on Friday remanded to prison. The accused, 30-year-old Odel Garnett appeared before Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman. The boy was shot on July 9, 2024 on Charles Street, Charlestown, Georgetown during a dispute between the Garnett and another suspect Marlon Christopher Wilburg, also known as ‘Mice Man’. During the dispute, gunshots were heard and the lad was shot in his head. He was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation in a critical condition. He remains a patient of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is on life support. Garnett was taken into custody on July 29, 2024, following interviews where he denied the allegations made against him. However, witness identifications during a confrontation on July 30 further implicated Garnett in the incident. Meanwhile, Wilburg, the first accused in the case, was arrested earlier and remanded to prison until August 19, 2024. The prosecution, citing the seriousness of the offence and witness identifications, opposed Garnett’s release. Garnett will remain in custody until his next court appearance scheduled for August 22, 2024. The boy’s mother said she is thankful for the justice system and noted that it has been a tough situation for her. Related Similar Articles

Essequibo shop owner robbed at gunpoint Aug 03, 2024 News Kaieteur News – A female shop owner was robbed of $1.3 million in cash and jewellery early Thursday morning after bandits invaded her grocery shop and home at Richmond Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, Region Two. Police identified the woman as 58-year-old Dropattie Balgobin. Around 02:30hrs, the woman was awakened by a noise. Upon investigating, she noticed that her shop’s door was open. As she entered the shop, she was greeted by two masked men, armed with guns in the building. The men held her gunpoint and demanded that she handed over the money. Fearful for her life, the woman gave them her jewellery too and then they left. Police are reviewing CCTV footage for clues. Related Similar Articles

$881M wharf to be constructed at Charity Aug 03, 2024 News The recently completed Charity Farmers Wharf. (Photos: RDC of Region2/Facebook) Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Public Works will soon be constructing an $881M wharf at Charity, Region Two. The Charity Market wharf has been in a deteriorated state for a number of years. Recently, the ministry advertised for bids to construct the new Charity Market Multipurpose Wharf. Bidding for the project, which will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedure specified in the Procurement Act 2003, is scheduled to open at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) on August 21, 2024. Regional Chairperson of Region Two, Vilma De Silva told Kaieteur News on Friday that the project is expected to be done in two phases, with phase one being done this year and the other phase beginning in the new year. “It would be a brand new wharf, the old one will be demolished and then you would see the start of the new one,” she said. According to the Regional Chair, the move to have the new structure built is because the current wharf has outlived its lifespan posing a threat to persons that are operating at the facility. The market and wharf at Charity, Region Two. (Photo Courtesy, Marco Farouk Basir’s Facebook page) “Already persons who occupy there, we sent them notices to vacate because that structure outlived its life span so it’s only a threat for persons to be operating from there at the wharf,” she added. Still to receive the design works and other specifications for the project from the ministry, De Silva said she is unable to say if vendors would be accommodated at the new structure when completed. However, she noted that the Regional Administration is constructing a new market facility at Charity which is set to accommodate 115 vendors. “I’m not sure (if) we gonna house them, we want to do some changes but it will be real transformational,” she stated. Kaieteur News understands that the current Charity Market Wharf has been around for over 30 years and is frequently being used by persons heading into the hinterland of Region One, and farmers living in the Pomeroon area. The Regional Chairperson further disclosed that a new farmers’ wharf has been completed. “We already built a small wharf farther down the dam to accommodate the persons who want to load and offload, yes it is completed,” she said. This publication had reported in May that the Regional Administration signed a $16,117,780 contract with Triple P Construction & General Supplies to construct the farmers’ wharf. Related Similar Articles

Two Tucville Primary students who secured spots at Queen’s College gifted laptops Aug 03, 2024 News Kaieteur News – Two Tucville Primary School students who wrote the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and gained a spot at Queen’s College, were gifted a laptop, haversack and printer each, during a ceremony held on Tuesday to recognize their outstanding performance. Jamel Fredericks (Right) and Amariah Rodrigues (left) The two students are 11-year-old Jamel Fredericks and Amariah Rodrigues. At the simple ceremony held at the Practical Institution Centre, Samaan Drive, D’Urban Backlands, both students received the items which were contributed by the residents of the Century Palm Gardens, D’Urban Backlands community. Rodrigues in an interview with Kaieteur News described her primary schooling as, “A good one” adding that “it was very easy but as I got to the different level of school, it became very hard and challenging and it was very tough.” She recalled what transpired during the COVID-19 pandemic: “I still remember a couple stuff from my previous class but when I went in Grade Four and my teacher in Grade Four and Grade Five, they help to put more knowledge into me and that’s how I excelled. I feel very happy and excited; all of those work; all of those studies, I did actually pay off.” Similarly, Fredericks spoke of her academic journey in primary school. She told Kaieteur News that “Grade One the test was very easy” but elevating to the other grades became increasingly difficult. She expressed elation at being able to attend the country’s highest secondary institution. Meanwhile, the teacher that taught both students since Grade Four, Miss Malika Cossou said, “It was very challenging considering all the obstacles we have encountered but because I would have seen the potential in them and they would have also started a course and they would have able to press through, we overcame all of the obstacles.” Cosssou explained that she is extremely proud of the girls and their achievement noting that they set goals and worked eagerly towards them. “It is really a great feeling of accomplishment,” the teacher said. Related Similar Articles

UG student awarded ‘McGowan family education scholarship’ Aug 03, 2024 News Maritza Lutchman (seated centre) holds the award while surrounded by members of the McGowan Foundation Inc. scholarship programme. Kaieteur News – Victoria Village native Maritza Lutchman, a second-year law student at the University of Guyana (UG), has been named the 2023 recipient of the McGowan Foundation Inc. scholarship. The announcement was made during an award ceremony held on July 12 at the Herdmanston Lodge. Lutchman, who was selected from a competitive pool of applicants, received the scholarship valued at $1M. Lutchman is the third recipient to receive the award which was established in 2021 and is funded by an annual fundraiser and donations from supporters. The foundation requires that scholarship recipients complete twenty-five hours of community service and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) above 3.0. The McGowan Foundation’s scholarship programme is known for its stringent criteria, including a demonstrated commitment to public service and community development. Expressing her gratitude, Lutchman vowed to uphold the values that the McGowan Foundation prizes. According to the press release, she told the McGowan family, “My assurance is given to stay dedicated to my obligations and responsibilities, while simultaneously using this experience to motivate and encourage other students who may be faced with feelings of doubt and despair that I’ve once felt. I intend to serve as a testament of what is possible through prayer, faith and hard work”. Further, the foundation’s President, Melissa Harding, highlighted the transformative power of education during the ceremony. “The McGowan family is committed to facilitating this transformation, one student at a time,” Harding said. Additionally, former McGowan Foundation President Lourdeth Ferguson, who delivered the keynote address, emphasized the scholarship’s alignment with the foundation’s core values—love, perseverance, honour, faith, scholarship, integrity, service, courage, and fellowship. She reflected on the legacy of the foundation’s founders, noting their impact on education and service. Looking ahead, it was announced that the foundation will host its signature summer fundraiser, Curry Q, on August 10. Following this event, the application cycle for the 2024 scholarship will open, continuing the foundation’s mission to support deserving University of Guyana students. Related Similar Articles

Man remanded for 2023 murder of bystander in West Ruimveldt Aug 03, 2024 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Remanded: Quacy Craig Kaieteur News – Thirty-six-year-old Quacy Craig was remanded on Friday to prison after being charged for the alleged 2023 murder of Dexter Horsham at West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. Craig appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman who read the indictable charge to him. He was not required to enter a plea. Horsham was reported shot and chopped on August 10, 2023 while another was injured in the process. The two were spectators of a property dispute between a group of men in a pick-up and a soldier. Police reports indicate that on the day of the incident, Craig, accompanied by others, went to Lot 425 Hibiscus Street, West Ruimveldt, to evict someone from the property, which Craig claimed belonged to his grandparents. However, the accused was met with resistance from the persons at the house and persons in the neighbourhood which resulted in verbal and physical confrontation. During the fight, Craig allegedly took a gun from his vehicle and gave it to one of his accomplices who shot Horsham and other persons who were trying to bring about peace.  One of the accused accomplices dealt the deceased several chops about his body after he was shot. The group then fled the scene. Another suspect, Anthony La Rose called ‘Budhu’ was arrested one day after the incident and was remanded to prison August 17, 2023. Police persistently sought the other suspects and that lead to Craig’s arrest on July 16, 2024. During his arrest, Craig attempted to escape, resulting in police shooting him in the buttocks. He was treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) before being placed in police custody. He was later charged for the offence of murder. Craig is scheduled to return to court on August 22, 2024. Related Similar Articles