Focus on art
Retrieving the Past: Rip Persaud By Bernadette Indira Persaud The painting entitled Women Stonebreakers (1952) by Ripudaman Persaud (1982-2006) focuses on three sturdy working-class women breaking stones, against a backdrop of a dramatic red sky. The stones are lined up in a row in the foreground of the painting. The bent, tightly interlocking figures, depicted [...]
All roads lead to Rising Sun Turf Club for the Guyana Cup championship
$10M on offer and over 100 horses on show By Samuel Whyte The day has finally arrived as all is set for the King of Sports, with over 100 horses are down to be in the arena, thousands of turfites expected at the edge of their seats, the atmosphere is electrifying, the bugle sounds the [...]
Rethink the value of ‘only’ placing Govt. ads online
Dear Editor, The move by Government to move towards solely web-based advertising for goods and services is commendable and ill-conceived at the same time. The architect(s) behind this scheme surely has to know that the National Procurement and Tender Administration (hereafter NPTA) already advertises for procurement services and goods. Additionally, NPTA’s website also lists awarded [...]
After four years, VAT/ET projected to rake in $165.7B, but what has been its impact on Guyanese?
Dear Editor, When the Jagdeo administration said its sound financial and economic policies insulated Guyana from the impact of the 2008 global economic quake, was that true, or was the huge pool local and foreign currencies floating around in Guyana responsible? Government has been spending hundreds of millions on public-private partnerships investments and awarding of [...]
Dysfunctional Opposition Parties and Political Schizophrenics
It gives me a headache whenever I ponder the condition of the opposition parties in Guyana. The frustrating political impotence, hodgepodge antics, head-spinning personality eccentricity and all around nerve-wracking extravaganza are enough to give anyone a permanent migraine. It is difficult to put a finger on exactly what it is that causes the opposition parties [...]
Champions to be crowned today – Alpha, GDF & Inter Moengotapoe can win
It’s still anybody’s Championship and that will be decided this evening at the GCC Ground Bourda, the final day of the 3rd Annual Inter Guiana Football Club Championship. Alpha United are in pole on 4 points (1 win 1 draw) followed by the Guyana Defence Force (2 draws) and Suriname’s Inter Moengotapoe (2 draws) both [...]
Jonathon who? Jonathon Foo! ‘I am not just a 20/20 cricketer’ says teenager
By Sean Devers Nineteen-year-old debutant Jonathon Foo arrived at the crease in Barbados with Guyana desperately needing quick runs in their opening Caribbean Championship 20/20 match against the Leeward Islands. He nonchalantly smashed his first ball to the cover boundary. His second ball disappeared back over the bowler’s head for six and his 3rd ball [...]
It’s Law CARICOM Needs: Not a Committee
At a time of economic decline among the majority of countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and a recognition that the region is battling in an unfavourable milieu in terms of trade, aid and investment, the people of the area naturally look to their governments to devise strategies and mechanisms for improving their condition. Instinctively, [...]
Banks DIH supports William France Walk
The Differently-able Athletic Club’s Annual two-mile Fitness Walk set for today from Two Brother’s Gas Station to Mocha Village on the East Bank of Demerara has received support from local beverage giants Banks DIH Ltd. The Annual Fitness Walk now in its 12th year, is coordinated by national amputee walker William “the Conqueror” France. Banks [...]
Crab dance
I have tried very hard to understand the commotion over President Jagdeo’s visit to Buxton. My first reaction was that it was a symptom of our racially polarised politics: the objectors just do not want an “Indian” party to penetrate an African opposition enclave. But I said “Nah! Couldn’t be. These are all fellows that [...]
Building an Islamic Centre near the 9/11 site
Dear Editor, Regarding the proposed Islamic Centre near the 9/11 site, Harry Gill writes that “consideration must be given to the feelings of the families.” However, these families have wrongfully lumped together all the Muslims of the world with the hateful ideology of al-Qaeda. Quite wrongly, they see an entire religion, not as individuals, but [...]
Mandessa Moses demolishes Sharon Ward in ProAm boxing card
A much improve crowd witnessed Mandessa Moses as she defied a weight disadvantage and turned in a classical performance to outbox Sharon Ward and earn a unanimous verdict when the seventh edition of the monthly ProAm boxing extravaganza got underway at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) on Friday evening. Leon Gilkes replicated his performance [...]
For Embarrassment
It used to be that one of the most powerful forces moulding our behaviour was the feeling of embarrassment. We were taught what “proper” behaviour was and if we swerved from the standard in front of others, we became embarrassed. Not wanting to repeat that uncomfortable experience, we did the right thing. Today, however, we [...]
Rupununi top student credits personal drive for CSEC success
Acquiring an education in some interior locations in Guyana can prove to be difficult, but despite this hurdle, 17- year old Yusuf Abraham still managed to defy the odds and secured his place as the top performer for the Rupununi. The lad, who hails from Culvert City in Lethem, managed to secure seven Grade Ones [...]
Some commentators have either missed the real issues or completely avoided them
Dear Editor, Since my initial statement in the wake of President Jagdeo’s visit to Buxton there has understandably been a vigorous discussion in the media. Unfortunately most of the commentators, particularly those who support the ruling party, have either missed the real issues I sought to highlight or have completely avoided them. They have reduced [...]
Eight recognised at 2nd Milton Armogan Memorial Tribute to Heroes’ Programme
Eight outstanding citizens of Rose Hall Town with a combined service of 257 years to the development of Guyana were honored by the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) on Wednesday last at the Area ‘H’ Ground. The group was recognised by the club’s Farfan and Mendes Under-15, Gizmos and Gadgets Under-23 and [...]
The GCB and the DCB should resign immediately
Dear Editor, Both the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) should resign immediately. I do not know whether I am shocked or depressed at Kaieteur News front page photo, captioned, $US $40,000 Goat Pen”. This is another national disgrace at the hands of the GCB who apparently funded the pen and [...]
WOES IN THE AGRI SECTOR
We are in the month of August and the rains are still with us. This is again quite unusual for this time of the year, but it fits into the patterns associated with climate change. Last year, stretching right into April of this year, there was a long dry season. The dry season was so [...]
When boys cease being boys
The August holidays are almost at an end. Children who felt that they had mastered the arts of the three Rs enough to take a break went off and did just that. Others went to remedial classes for a few weeks and the more affluent enjoyed a holiday out of the country. These holidays were [...]
WI Female MVP Shemaine Campbell rewarded by RHT Gizmos and Gadgets
The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club Gizmos and Gadgets First Division team on Wednesday last honoured their teammate, Ms. Shemaine Campbell on her achievement of being named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2010 WICB Female Cricket Tournament that was held earlier this month in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Campbell plays [...]
RHTY&SC unveils its All Time Cricket Team
Neil Williams named Best Cricketer as club celebrates 20th Anniversary Former National Under-19 and Berbice Senior Cricketer, Neil Williams, was on Wednesday last named the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club most productive and dedicated player in the 20 year history of the club. Williams who played for the national Under-19 team in 1995 [...]
Should workers vote PPP come 2011?
Dear Editor, Any political analyst can find hundreds of reasons to answer this question, but in this letter I shall focus on one pertinent fact as stated by President Jagdeo when he said, “A probe into CLICO would serve no purpose”. As a public policy position, President Jagdeo stated he “believes that such an investigation [...]
Long trail of death
“The higher the dose, the better,’’ James told the hired killer. “My targets are so easy. They sleep in the street, right on the pavement…” In June 1999, Hardeo Sewnanan was drinking in a Chinese restaurant in Berbice with a friend when he suddenly collapsed. He was taken to a hospital where he died shortly [...]
Obstacles to the third term
The third term question comes up all the time whenever I meet strangers who want to discuss politics with me. There is definitely a huge curiosity out there about Mr. Jagdeo’s intention. The fuel for this inquisitiveness is Mr. Jagdeo himself. You can say we are into September and Mr. Jagdeo is left with just [...]
The White-tailed Trogon
Trogons are a relatively large bird species that can grow to lengths of about 29 centimeters (11 inches) and they can weigh about 82 grams (3 oz). Like most trogons, the White-tailed Trogon which inhabits sections of the local forest has distinctive male and female plumages, with soft colourful feathers. The head and upper breast [...]
