Understanding the principles of the GRA
Dear Editor; Permit me to express my profound gratitude to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) for its continuous efforts in collaborating with the Ministry of Education to facilitate training to work study students. The GRA continues to provide a foreground for young persons to acquire much needed working skills. This has been the case over [...]
Proposed GAP/ROAR AIDS motion is counter-productive – National AIDS Committee
The GAP/ROAR motion to be debated in the National Assembly today is ill-informed, dangerous and ultimately counter-productive, says the National Aids Committee. Regardless of what motivated this ill-considered Motion it should be roundly rejected for a host of reasons, the Committee added. “Firstly, the authors appear to be oblivious of the long and difficult worldwide [...]
Plastic bottle generators must recycle all products
- Solid Waste Management says Legislation may be needed A presentation to the recent Caribbean Environmental Forum and Exhibition held in Jamaica stated that the government of Guyana must require all plastic bottle generators to recycle all of its products, including water bottles. It was made by Hubert Urling of the Municipal Solid Waste Management. [...]
The facts are not on the PPP’s side
Dear Editor, “In recent years, racial incitement to sustain a predatory political culture in Guyana continues to be at the top of the distortionists’ propaganda list”. This excerpt was quoted from a letter penned by Dr Prem Mesir in the Kaieteur News on July 19, 2010. The infamous PPP ‘Spin Doctor’ then proceeded to blame [...]
It was a matter of commonsense
During the visit of the Kuwaiti Prime Minister and his delegation the traveling public was made to suffer the inability to move about as freely as they normally would. There were traffic jams because the major roads were closed for hours—at least for three hours. Minibuses plying the West Demerara route were either trapped in [...]
HELPING THE PEOPLE
A few days ago, the news featured the story of a man who moved from a four thousand square feet home to a miserly eighty nine square feet building. The change was dramatic and so too was the design of the interior of the house which made optimum use of every square inch of space [...]
Special Prosecutor withdraws request for magistrate’s recusal
Special Prosecutor Sanjeev Datadin, has withdrawn his suggestion that the Sharma witness tampering trial currently being heard before Magistrate Geeta Chandan Edmond, be transferred. On the last occasion the prosecutor had raised the issue that attorney at law Nigel Hughes who is representing Sharma, is also representing the magistrate in a private civil matter. By [...]
Guyana draw with Netherlands 2-2; face Dominica today
Guyana will have to come up with big wins if they are to win Group C of the Caribbean Football Union Under-17 world Cup Qualifying competition, currently underway in Dominica. The Junior Jaguars drew their first game against the Netherlands Antilles 2-2 in Roseau, Dominica on Tuesday. Netting for the Guyanese was midfielder Pernell Schultz [...]
ASATT selects 40 for Goodwill Swim Meet
A strong contingent of forty of the nation’s budding swim stars was selected by the Amateur Swimming Association of Trinidad and Tobago to represent the country at the 16th Goodwill Swim Meet in Paramaribo Suriname. The meet which runs from the August 13 to 15 is targeted for swimmers who have little or no international [...]
Zone 32 drivers accuse minibus assoc. chairman of fraud
By Rabindra Rooplall Bus drivers of zone 32 are claiming that the chairman of their Minibus Association is carrying out fraudulent activities each day. According to Vincent Paul who professes to be Vice-Chairman of the association and bus driver, the Chairman, James Kandial, called Coinsil and Papaya” is soliciting monetary contributions for each trip from [...]
EBDCA AGM rescheduled to August 4
The East Bank Demerara Cricket Association (EBDCA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is now rescheduled for August 4 at the Providence Community Centre ground from 17:30hrs. The meeting was supposed to be held on July 29, but due to unforeseen circumstances, is now re-fixed to the new date as mentioned above. Some of the topics to [...]
Law and law officers
I can distinctly remember there was a short letter in the press by the DPP, Mrs. Shalimar Ali-Hack in relation to my call that she should publicly state if she wrote high police authorities complaining about the officials responsible for the search of her suitcase at the airport. She was evasive in that short missive. [...]
Memorex XI storm into Quarter-finals after winning Berbice Zone
Playing at the Providence ground, Memorex XI (New Amsterdam zone Champion) defeated Yard Cobra XI (The West Coast Berbice zone Champion) easily by 35 runs. In the first match Memorex XI won the toss and batted scoring a challenging 136-8 in their 15 overs with extras being a healthy 37. Bowling for Yard Cobra was [...]
Barbados opts out of GABF International Series
- Suriname uncertain, all other teams confirmed By Edison Jefford The Barbados national senior male team has opted out of the International Series that the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) will host during August 19-24 while Suriname is blurred on whether or not they will compete in what is dubbed a mega event. Barbados withdrew [...]
Respective National Sevens teams released
- They are great athletes – Whipple The Director of the National Sevens teams Mike McCormack has the unenviable task of releasing the names of the final selection of the Guyana male and female teams to contest the CAC Rugby Championships and NACRA Tournament respectively yesterday, at Splashmin’s Resort. The teams ended the brief period [...]
Guyana’s need for proper assets
Dear Editor, As we look around the world at what is happening with the increase in disasters, natural and other wise, it has become necessary for us to be prepared. Notwithstanding the “impoverish state” of Guyana’s economy ( I do not subscribe to this idea) there are things we can do to insure we are [...]
Juvenile among four freed of drug possession charge
Four of five-drug accused were freed by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court after she upheld no case submission by their attorneys. The lawyers had argued that no case had been made out against them. The quintet, Antonio Adams, 22; Radish Gildhari, 20; Germain Sardasan, 17, all of Angoy’s Avenue; Seeram Ganesh, [...]
GCF to host fundraiser on Sunday sponsored by Smalta
Cycling, dominos, fun day & take-away lunch carded for Malteenoes Ground By Franklin Wilson With the aim of increasing their ability to become self sufficient, the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) is embarking on a robust fundraising drive to rake in much needed funds to strengthen their ability in sending teams to compete for development and [...]
Sanjay’s Jewellery Golf tourney set for Saturday
The Sanjay’s Jewellery sponsored Medal Play golf tournament will be played off on Saturday at Lusignan Golf Club. The tournament was originally planned for July 3 but recent inclement weather forced its postponement. Club Captain Patrick Prashad said once the weather continues to be favourable players can expect an exciting day of golf. Rain has [...]
The mayhem of 2002-2008 must never be repeated – Rohee
Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee has said that no one should accept the killing of a member of a law enforcement agency in the line of duty as a normal event. Such killings, the Minister said, strike at the very core of law enforcement. The remarks were contained in a statement, prepared by the Minister, [...]
Sustainability is a matter of commonsense
Dear Editor, If one honestly believes that the goal of sustainable development is unachievable over the long term, these people cannot attach any value to their future, since they believe it will all be for naught. I would like to assert that the first step in seeking solutions and moving forward is to understand and [...]
