Govt. plugs importance of private/public partnerships
Billion $$$ GBTI Corporate Office launched… – internet banking facility coming By Leonard Gildarie The Guyana Bank For Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI¬) has announced plans to introduce internet banking within days even as the institution launched its $2.6B Corporate Headquarters at Kingston on Saturday in a glitzy affair. Additionally, the towering facility, located next [...]
British refuse to validate Caribbean Security Institute
Ursulla Ramdayal The British Security oversight body has refused to allow the Caribbean Security Institute to be validated in the United Kingdom. According to information received by this newspaper, the regional body has intimidated the British to the point where they have refused to allow the Institute entry into their certification programme. This was done [...]
Guyana adds CAC Rugby title to burgeoning collection
By Rawle Welch Defending NACRA champions Guyana added another prestigious title to their burgeoning collection when they defeated Jamaica 31-7 in the final to capture the CAC Rugby title yesterday, at the National Stadium. It was another emphatic display by the reigning Caribbean champions who ended the tournament unbeaten which now places them in pole [...]
Foo and Cush give Guyana second win
Cricinfo – Guyana had some anxious moments halfway through their chase when they lost three of their senior batsmen in 10 deliveries, but another cameo from Jonathan Foo helped them pick up their second successive win and virtually assured them a spot in the semi-finals. Their bowlers had done the job earlier in the day, [...]
Local boxers experiencing bad fortunes but athletes battling for medal honours
The Guyanese boxing contingent participating in the 21st Central American and Caribbean championships in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico is still to make an impression some three days after the boxing activities would have commenced. However, the athletic contingent remained in contention for medals with Aliann Pompey contesting in 400m last evening. Chef-de-Mission of the Guyanese team, [...]
Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams triumphs in Guyana Cycling Federation fundraiser
Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams rode a blistering race to outlast a competitive field of cyclists when the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) staged one of its ongoing fundraising activities around the outer circuit of the National Park, yesterday morning. Robin Persaud crossed the finishing line centimeters behind Williams to cart off the second place while Warren McKay [...]
Humanitarian Mission 2010 in full swing
WILLIAMSBURG, CORENTYNE – The New Jersey Arya Samaj Humanitarian Mission 2010 got started last Tuesday in East Berbice. Head of the group, Pandit Suresh Sugrim reiterated the importance of empowering persons for survival. This year, less money would be expended on handouts and more would be invested in teaching persons skills needed for their existence. [...]
A small voting swing could result in a change
Dear Editor, Prof. Bishnodat Persaud, formerly Director and Head of Economic Affairs Division of the British Commonwealth Secretariat in a published letter in SN (January 2003) wrote: “It is interesting to consider whether, if he [former president Desmond Hoyte] had redirected reform to his party and developed it as a genuine multiracial and responsible force, [...]
CHAVEZ IS A COMRADE!
This week we examine the implications of the President’s visit to Caracas, and the tea cup sized storm it is generating by those who wish to distract from closer relations between Guyana and her western neighbour. There was not the usual pre-announcement of the visit which would have allowed those with a paranoia about Guyana’s [...]
Mr. Jagdeo will be on that stand for weeks
Mr. Jagdeo is at it again. At his press conference on Friday, he libeled me once more. He called me a non-academic that hasn’t published any research and a convicted book-thief. Mr. Jagdeo knows he cannot be sued. The mistake Mr. Jagdeo made was when he sued. His lawyer had to tell him that he [...]
HANDS UP – IF YOU CAN LIFT THEM!
On July 10, a man went to a bank in Manhattan, New York, holding a threatening note under a leafy plant, in a pot, and handed it to a teller. He reached over the counter grabbed the cash before he fled, leaving the plant behind. This was perhaps the first ever case of robbery with [...]
Sugar Prospects
American Sugar Refining’s purchase of all Tate & Lyle’s (T&L) sugar operations in Europe brings to the fore once again the long term prospects for our beleaguered sugar industry. But before we expand on that problematic we ought to correct some misreporting that occurred in our report of the announcement of the sale. Tate and [...]
Jagdeo looks forward to ‘wonderful day’ in court with Freddie Kissoon
….Kissoon looks forward to “wonderful weeks” President Bharrat Jagdeo said, on Friday, he has charged libel against Kaieteur News and daily columnist Freddie Kissoon because, according to him, the newspaper crossed the “racism” line. President Bharrat Jagdeo is suing Kissoon and Kaieteur News for over $10M, claiming libel in a publication on June 28, last. [...]
“Ah love meh wife….but I couldn’t take it anymore” murder suspect…
Port Mourant murder suspect, Kumar Singh, in defending his actions, said that his wife Yashpattie Samaroo, had been blatantly unfaithful for a number of years. Singh stabbed his wife to death on Friday in the presence of his eight-year-old daughter, before failing in his attempt to hang himself. In an interview with this publication, Kumar, [...]
Where is Fip the contractor and his equipment?
US$15M Amaila Falls Road Project… …as Jagdeo talks about signed framework The road to the Amaila Falls that is supposed to pave the way for the construction of the Hydro Electric Plant has hit another hurdle. There is yet another delay in the arrival of the road building equipment that was supposed to have arrived [...]
Trade Unionist extraordinaire – Lincoln Lewis is a ‘Special Person’
“I am prepared to give my life in pursuance of rights for the proletariat.” By Michael Benjamin He measures more than six feet tall and walks with a purposeful gait. He appears to be a most unassuming fellow yet one senses a fiery purpose in his demeanour, one that comes alive when his opinion on [...]
Dem boys seh….De flu ketch Bharrat
De flu picking off people and when it done wid dem is like if dem tun new people. All who get de flu does talk funny, like if something happen to dem throat. But wha surprise dem boys is that people who don’t like to go to wuk get a chance to stay home and [...]
Heavy vehicles start moving on bypass
Damaged Ituni/Kwakwani road… Almost two weeks after flood waters washed away a section of the Ituni/Kwakwani roadway, heavy vehicles that were stranded have started to move again, easing worried residents and loggers. Kwakwani residents and regional officials yesterday confirmed that a bypass that was built mainly from the help of a few community-minded persons is [...]
Rain dampens Berbice Expo 2010
A fairly large crowd still braved the inclement weather and the muddy conditions to attend the 2010 edition of the Berbice Expo and Trade Fair now underway at the Rose Hall Community Centre in East Canje. The activity, which is organised by the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (CCCC), got underway last Friday and is [...]
Guyana ruggers produce dazzling display
- Ball handling was excellent – TD Whipple By Rawle Welch NACRA champions Guyana sounded an ominous warning to all after producing a dazzling display of Sevens rugby as the CAC Championship opened yesterday at the National Stadium. Led by the experienced trio that included Captain Claudius Butts, Kevin McKenzie and Theodore Henry the locals [...]
Junior Jaguars maul Aruba 7-0 to win Group C; advance to 2nd stage
Guyana’s Under-17 Junior Jaguars have advanced to the Second Stage of the Caribbean Football Union World Cup Qualifying competition following their 7-0 mauling of Aruba in their final Group C game yesterday afternoon in Roseau, Dominica. Needing to win by a big margin to ensure that close rivals the Netherlands Antilles would be out of [...]
Foo to the fore as Guyana make winning start
Jonathan Foo played the innings of his life on Friday evening as Guyana beat Windward Islands in Match 3 of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Caribbean T20 Tournament. The previously unheard of 19-year-old, in just his first knock at this level, made a brilliant 24 not out off just 10 balls as Guyana ended on [...]
Stabroek Market triumph in tense finish with GPHC
In a tense game of wits and nerves Stabroek Market eked out a 1 run victory over Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GHPC) when the two teams clashed in a 25-overs softball encounter at the Georgetown Cricket Club Ground (GCC), Bourda last week. GHPC won the toss and notched up 151 runs after electing to take [...]
Ageday could have only competed in one event
- according to IAAF Competition Rule By Edison Jefford National sprinter, Chavez Ageday went to the International Association of Athletics Federations [IAAF] World Junior Championship in Moncton, Canada as an “unqualified athlete” or wildcard entrant, which meant that he could have only competed in one event. Another section of the print media reported on Friday [...]
Netrockers/Amelia’s Ward FC KO to kick off on Wednesday
Over $500,000 in cash and prizes at stake Competitive football action will return to the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground in the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden on Wednesday when Net Rockers FC in association with the Amelia’s Ward FC brings off their 3rd annual Senior Invitational Knockout tournament. The tournament is held with a view [...]
