‘Screw’ Richmond Schools Football Opening Ceremony set for March 1
The Opening Ceremony for the 3rd Annual Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Schools Football Tournament which is set to officially commence on March 8 will be held on March 1 at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground. The Ceremony will see the March Past of all eight teams slated to participate in the competition and that will be [...]
Ogle Airport records highest water accumulation since 2005 floods
Like many other parts of Georgetown, East Coast and West Coast Demerara, West Bank Demerara and the Ogle Airport were not spared flood waters. And according to officials there the water level has been the highest since the 2005 floods. According to Uditt Jagdeo, Environmental Officer of the Ogle Airport, the water was some six [...]
Why should governorship of a territory be done by outsiders and not insiders?
Dear Editor, I refer to the published letter (Kaieteur News 22-02-11) captioned, “Kissoon and his anti- non-resident stance” by someone who gave his name as Brandon Samaroo. I take it that there is a real person by that name. It is asinine to the point of utmost stupidity for any person to compare the right [...]
The ERC will become a dangerous agent. It must be stopped
It is the view of many political observers that as the 2011 national election begins to take shape, Juan Edghill ( I chose not to use, Bishop), under the rubric of the defunct Ethnic Relations Commission, will attempt to silence views and analyses of state discrimination against certain type of constituencies since the PPP came [...]
WHAT IS PREQUALIFICATION?
In order for our readers to understand the issue of procurement, today we publish an explanation about pre-qualification of bidders. The public must not be confused between prequalification and a tender for a contract. The two are not the same and the difference between the two is explained here. Prequalification is not a form of [...]
Celebrating a day that marks the beginning of our long suffering is indeed bizarre and unsound
Dear Editor, In Guyana, we now have several statutory holidays celebrating ‘Indian’ cultural and religious occasions such as the Hindu’s Phagwah and Diwali and Muslim’s Eid-Ul-Aza and Eid-Ul-Fitr. Many Indians who came here became Christians and joined in the established traditional celebrations of Christmas and Easter. In general the entire Guyanese population ‘celebrates’ these religious [...]
The citizens are tired and fed up of being tired and fed up
Dear Editor, The minister in charge of our roadways should be made to resign; just look at the West Coast and East Bank Demerara roads and all the roads in Georgetown – and don’t tell us about the city’s responsibility because the central government rules Georgetown . On Charlotte Street in the centre of Georgetown, [...]
Satirical skits must reflect a significant quantum of truth and reality
Dear Editor, On Friday last, I enjoyed that which must be considered the best “Link Show” in years. Obviously a lot of work has gone into the production. But allow me to comment on two aspects of the show which, to my mind, reduced its quality appreciably. Firstly, as I have in the past maintained, [...]
Improving relationships with GECOM is a two way course
Dear Editor, Please permit me to respond to the letter penned by Mr. Sixtus Edwards (Kaieteur News of Thursday, February 12, 2011), under the caption, “AFC looks forward to a stronger partnership with GECOM”. In so doing I will isolate the issues raised by Mr. Edwards and reply accordingly. “…the Alliance For Change (AFC) is [...]
Is the AFC advocating communism and race politics?
Dear Editor, It seems that the Alliance For Change (AFC) is advocating communism and race politics. How else can you justify calls by AFC General Secretary Sixtus Edwards for a return to Jagan’s ideals in his letter, “In Animal Farm terminology some pigs are more equal than others,” (Kaieteur News 02-19-11), and Sasenarine Singh’s letter, [...]
The day the weather people got it all wrong
It is written somewhere in the Scriptures that Jesus once chided someone of his believers with the words, “Oh ye of little faith.” Yesterday almost never saw the annual Mashramani Float Parade because there was a downpour a few days earlier. Indeed, the showers were heavy enough to flood most of the countryside. Motorists had [...]
Murder accused escapes from Camp Street jail
- warder under close arrest Prison officials assisted by their counterparts in the Joint Services have launched a manhunt for a murder accused who escaped from the Camp Street prison under mysterious circumstances on Monday. Although prison authorities are suggesting that the inmate, Eddie Williams, 18, of 37 Back Street, Ruimzeight, West Coast Demerara, escaped [...]
Govt. did not advertise for drugs – Ramsammy admits
IPA claim of dishonesty… …says only pre-qualified companies were invited to bid Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy, yesterday, at a press briefing to refute claims by Chief Executive Officer of International Pharmaceutical Agency (IPA), Lloyd Singh, ended up confirming what Singh has been saying all along. The Ministry did not advertise for the procurement and [...]
Float parade is on today – Culture Minister
By Latoya Giles “Tomorrow (today) is a national holiday…its Republic Day” said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony emphasised at a press briefing yesterday afternoon, while confirming that the customary float parade is on. In explaining the reason for sticking to the holiday despite inclement weather, the minister would only say that [...]
Shieldstown resident stabbed to death
- Suspect in custody Police have arrested one man in connection with the stabbing to death of 33-year-old canecutter Bharrat Tahpaul called ‘Sunil’, of 192 Shieldstown, West Bank Berbice. The incident occurred around 02:30 hrs yesterday on the Public Road, not too far from the Rosignol Stelling. According to the man’s wife, 21-year-old Omawatie Basdeo, [...]
Dem boys seh…Nutten can stop Mash, and de rain run
Guyanese like a holiday and dem like a freeness. Li’l rain fall and Bharrat panic and decide to call off de float parade. He forget that Mash is something that don’t ever move. Is a Cuffy thing. Dem boys seh that dem remember de time when some church people claim how Mash fall pun Ash [...]
Health Ministry, GWI issue safety tips in wake of heavy rainfall
Sections of the country were overwhelmed with water on Monday resulting from intense rainfall which brought with it memories of the 2005 flood. In light of flooding concerns, the Ministry of Health issued an advisory urging the general public to pay close attention to water safety and personal hygiene. The advisory cautioned that persons opt [...]
Excessive rains will compromise city’s drainage system
– City Mayor The drainage system of Georgetown is designed to take off 1.5 to two inches of rainfall over a 24-hour period. However, the system was noticeably compromised over a 24-hour period of incessant rainfall which started on Sunday morning and continued into Monday afternoon, resulting in the accumulation of approximately five inches of [...]
Moses ready to perform miracles on impending ProAm boxing card
Mandessa Moses was tested to the hilt when she underwent training sessions yesterday afternoon at the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym (ALBG), in preparation for her catchweight bout against Veronica Blackman, in the twelfth edition of the monthly ProAm boxing affair scheduled for this Friday, February 25, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH). Keenly [...]
R&R Mash cycle race programme set for this weekend
National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohamed MS has organized the 20th Annual Mashramani Cycle Programme on Saturday, February 26 and Sunday February 27, which is sponsored by R&R International Limited over several years. Saturday’s action is set for the National Park inner circuit from 09:00hrs and events scheduled are: 12 to 14 yrs Boys & Girls [...]
Top horses on show as Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club host race meet
The nation’s top horses would be complimented by two recent imported animals to add to the excitement when the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club and Sports Facility presents a grand one day horse racing meet at the club’s West Berbice location on Sunday March 6 next. Jockeys would be competing for over 3 million dollars [...]
ITTF Level I Coaches’ Course Ends
- Paralympics Session on today After four days of intense instruction, practical and theoretical work, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Level I Coaches’ Course wrapped up yesterday while a session on the Paralympics aspect of the syllabus is to be conducted today. The international Paralympics table tennis association is affiliated to the ITTF; it [...]
Cheryl Thompson returned as CCC President
Gemma Williams retains Secretarial post Cheryl Thompson was returned as President of the Continental Cycle Club (CCC) when their Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday February 12, at their headquarters, 105 Duncan Street, Bel Air Park. Secretary, Gemma Williams also retained her post as Secretary. Geron Williams was elected Club Captain one with fellow [...]
Keen action expected in Republic Anniversary rapid chess tournament
Local chess players would be called to duty when the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) in collaboration with DDL, under its TOPCO Juices brand, stages a one-day Republic Anniversary Rapid Chess tournament this Saturday, 26th February at the KEI-SHAR’S Sports Club, Hadfield Street, Werk-en-Rust Georgetown. All eyes will be on Loris Nathoo who is on a [...]
BVA programme continues today with exhibition games
By Samuel Whyte Despite the inclement weather the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) in the quest to spread the game in Berbice is set to participate in two different exhibition activities on Mash Day today Wednesday. Making use of the holiday, one such activity will take place in the remote district of Mara, East Bank Berbice, [...]
