Waddell, Cheeks outstanding at JKA/WF 2009 National Karate C’ships
Christopher Waddell and Claire Cheeks produced outstanding performances when the Japan Karate Association/World Federation (Guyana) held its 2009 National Karate Championships at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Saturday. The event commenced at 13:30 hrs with an address by Chief Instructor of JKA/WF Guyana Sensei Christopher Chaves. This was followed by the presentation of a [...]
Could Royston Crandon avoid the One-day Bogey?
Congratulations to Rose Hall Town Sports Club, Berbice and Guyana All-Rounder Royston Crandon on his elevation to the West Indies One-day Squad for ICC Champion Trophy in South Africa next month. The pugnacious opener who is also a capable off spinner is the first Guyanese since Regional one day cricket began in 1976 to score [...]
Ravens outclass Jets to emphatically advance
As Brusche’s B/ball Classic nears Final Four By Edison Jefford Dyna’s Ravens clinically disposed of Amelia Ward Jets Sunday night when the Brusche’s Basketball Classic continued at the Mackenzie Sports Club court in Linden amid growing concerns that a Georgetown team may defend the title. Ravens won 64-58 in the featured game with Kevin Lawrence [...]
CARICOM Development Fund begins full operations
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) began full operations yesterday. The US$250 million Fund is designed to provide technical and financial assistance to those countries, regions and sectors so designated by the Community as “Disadvantaged Countries, Regions and Sectors”. Guyana is included among the countries to benefit from the Fund. The CDF was established under Article [...]
Talent abounds but need for sustained developmental football programmes exists
By Michael Benjamin The mixed fortunes experienced by the U-15 squad of footballers that participated in the just concluded 4-nation tournament in neighbouring Suriname was indeed encouraging and signals the need for more developmental programmes and overseas exposure for our lads if the are to once again regain a reputable status in the football world. [...]
Cellink stars to spice up Jamzone Reggae night
On August 29, partying fans are guaranteed vibes of excitement, drama and good Caribbean music at the National Stadium as part of the Jamzone Reggae Summer Splash offerings. In addition to Timeka Marshall delivering her recent hits, the Hits and Jams Entertainment group is also focused on offering an opportunity to budding local stars. To [...]
D’Andrade (58*) again among the runs, Fudadin, Permaul miss tons
Former Guyana Under-19 batsman Anthony D’Andrade followed up his classy 75 on Saturday with an unbeaten 58 on Sunday to help Bermine to their second win in the 2nd round of the Berbice zone of the Neal & Massy National 40-overs first division cricket competition. The compact right-hander, who was playing cricket and attending University [...]
Relative refutes claim that inmate was mentally ill
As relatives of 27-year-old Kunja ‘Dave’ Beharry await an official word from the Prison authorities about his death, they are refuting claims that the man was mentally ill. Speaking to this newspaper, one relative was adamant that Beharry never had any notable illness, moreso any mental illness. “Dat boy never sick before and he ain’t [...]
RHT Pepsi upset Albion to earn place in Final
Rose Hall Town Pepsi created an upset when they defeated favourites Albion Community Centre, in their lair, in the first semi-final of the 2009 Spready’s Bakery Under-19, 50-over Cricket Competition to earn their place in the final of the competition. In the match which was played at Albion and which was reduced to 20-overs-a-side because [...]
BCB/Poonai’s Pharmacy U-13 cricket bowls off in Berbice
Upper Corentyne through to Final The Berbice Cricket Board/Poonai’s Pharmacy Under-13 Inter-Zone Two Inning Cricket Competition bowled off on Saturday with the Upper Corentyne Zone becoming the first team to advance to the final of the competition. In the first semi-final played at the Rose Hall Town Ground, they took first innings points from the [...]
Shortage of teachers contributed to poor CSEC performances – Kandhi
The shortage of trained Mathematics teachers in the public education sector has resulted in another year of unsatisfactory performance in the critical subject area at this year’s sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Pulandar Kandhi, emphasised this point last Friday when the results were unveiled. [...]
Business entity recognises Grade Six standouts in Linden
Barrow’s Restaurant and Lounge, on Manni Street, Linden on Saturday evening last held their fifth bursary awards and dinner, in honour of the outstanding performers in Region 10 at the last National Grade Six Assessment. Ten children, who topped the region, received a plaque each, a congratulation card and cash, compliments of the proprietor of [...]
GABBFF reschedule General Council meeting for tomorrow
Discussion and approval of revised constitution tops agenda The Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s (GABBFF) General Council meeting which was scheduled for Sunday last at the Bank of Guyana Building is now fixed for tomorrow at the Bank of Guyana commencing at 18:00hrs. The Meeting which is open to all affiliated members and other [...]
Side not a National team, West Indies selectees cannot play – GCB President
By Sean Devers A team of Guyanese players was published last week in another section of the media to participate in the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) 20/20 cricket competition on September 4 & 5 at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence. Several TV and radio commercials have been promoting the 2-day affair and President of [...]
Four remanded for $6.5M bank fraud
Four men, including a Republic Bank employee, were yesterday remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The quartet, Kurt Thompson, 21, of 396 Eleventh Street Section ‘K’ Block ‘X’ Diamond, East Bank Demerara, David Sundar, 20, of I 34 Jackson Street, Tucville, Georgetown, Leroy Walker, 20, of 760 [...]
GPL carrying out upgrade, frequency conversion of network
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) commenced the upgrade and frequency conversion of its network – from 50 Hz to 60 Hz – in Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, last Sunday. The area along George Street, Henry Street, Smyth Street, Cross Street and Leopold Street will also be converted. Further, Queenstown, Alberttown and Bourda , bordered by [...]
AFC in a pickle
Dear Editor, The Alliance for Change (AFC) is in big trouble because its main partner, the PNCR, now has a leader who was ‘elected’ in a deeply flawed process. No one is hiding behind curtains making these claims. To date, all reports on the 16th Biennial Congress where Mr. Corbin was ‘elected’ have shown that, [...]
Health Ministry reviews protocol in Region One
By Sharmain Cornette As part of measures to address the mystery illness which has been detected in Region One, the Health Ministry was forced to review the protocol customarily engaged by the health workers in the various communities. This disclosure was made by Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Shamdeo Persaud, who revealed yesterday that intense [...]
Picketing of AFC leaders office
Dear Editor, We the members and Executive of the AFC Caribbean wish to register our public denouncement of the staging of picketing exercise in front of the offices of Party leaders Messrs Raphael Trotman, Khemraj Ramjattan, and the dishonest attempt to besmirch the character of these messengers of truth, and avatars of the clarion call [...]
Democratic change at Soesdyke NDC
Dear Editor, Both SN of August 16, 2009 and Kaieteur News of July 29, 2009 carried bilious reports on the internal elections that were held in the Soesdyke-Huis t’Coverden Neighbourhood Democratic Council on July 27, 2009. Those elections saw a change at the leadership level of the NDC and were the first to be held [...]
Money transfer law comes into effect Oct. 1
The Money Transfer Agencies (Licensing) Act, which provides for the licencing of money transfer agencies and money transfer agents will come into effect on October 1. Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, signed the commencement order on August 21, the Government Information Agency (GINA) stated yesterday. The legislation names the Bank of Guyana as the [...]
An absurd response from the Finance Minister
Dear Editor, Kaieteur News’ revelations in 20th August edition, that a pump cost the taxpayers of this country $61 million is truly shocking! What is even more shocking Kaieteur News was able to source the same model pump in Miami at a cost of $11 million – a difference of $50 million! Transportation, installation and [...]
Friend identifies dead pillion rider
The unidentified female pillion rider who died after an August 16 accident in Regent Street is a Sophia mother of one, who was four months pregnant at the time of her demise. This was confirmed yesterday by a female friend of the victim, whom Kaieteur News had located. After viewing the body at the Georgetown [...]
LCDS – transparent or not?
Dear Editor, I have been following the online discussions on the LCDS and trying to learn as much as possible about the process involved in developing this strategy. I would like to commend Janette Bulkan for undertaking the recently concluded 10 part series for the SN, a great crash course which I have since uploaded [...]
Agri Ministry says Ruby Backdam bridge was built a decade ago
- Kaieteur News stands by story The Ministry of Agriculture has claimed that the bridge at Ruby backdam, which was shown on Page One of yesterday’s Kaieteur News (August 24, 2009) was built a decade ago, but this claim does not stand, based on information supplied to this newspaper by the contractor involved. Frederick Flatts, [...]
