Ramotar insists he will carve his own path if elected
Donald Ramotar, who will lead the ruling party’s re-election bid this year, has insisted that if elected he will not govern in the shadow of outgoing President Bharrat Jagdeo, who the party would have asked to run again if the constitutional did not bar him. At least two of those who were contesting the presidential [...]
Guyanese appointed to third position in World Bank
Obiageli K. Ezekwesili, Vice President, Africa Region has announced the appointment of Mr. Laurence Clarke as Country Director, Angola, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe, in the Africa Region, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique. His appointment becomes effective May 9, 2011. This level is the third most senior in the World Bank outside of [...]
Engineers’ estimates top US$7M
Works on the Relief Canal for the East Demerara Water Conservancy (three projects estimated at $1.47B or US$7.3M), are now poised to take off as bids were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board for the Construction of the Conservancy Relief High Level Sluice Outfall Structure. The engineer’s estimate for this project [...]
Out-of-control car snaps utility pole
The driver of the hire car on the front page (HA 7807) was heading to Corentyne from New Amsterdam, lost control of the vehicle and almost ended up in a trench in the vicinity of Courtland Village, just before midday yesterday. Luckily, the driver was the sole occupant at the time. In the midst of [...]
11-year-old housebreaker caught red-handed
An 11-year-old boy from the village of Paradise, on the East Coast of Demerara, was arrested by police yesterday while pilfering from a Dazzell Housing Scheme house while the owners were at work. The lad, who was described as a habitual housebreaker, was caught hiding in the living room of the property after it was [...]
Dem boys seh…Uncle Donald find family he never had
Uncle Donald never had a cell phone because he cheap. When he enter de race fuh de Presidential candidate fuh de PPP he buy one fuh contact all de members of de Central Committee. Well now he sorry. He remember de saying that dem boys tell he. Success has many parents but failure is an [...]
GPL warns of more blackouts
- three engines for back-to-back maintenance The state-owned Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) is warning of more blackouts as a major Wartsila generator remains down, and three more are set for necessary overhauls over the next two months. To cater for the shortfall, the power company disclosed that it will rely heavily on a [...]
UGBC to expand ICT capabilities
Massive extension works are on the cards for the expansion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at the University of Guyana Berbice Campus (UGBC). This was recently revealed by the Director of the campus, Professor Daizal Samad. The Director stated that most developmental thinking depends on Information Technology (IT). He said that they will be [...]
Only the fastest boats will survive come Regatta 2K11
Dave Scott & Clarence Belle import new custom made machines By Franklin Wilson Fans attending the 36th Annual Bartica Regatta are in for a treat especially the Power-Boat races set for April 24 and 25 at Golden Beach. Millions of dollars have been invested by a few of the competitors to ensure that for the [...]
Graham leaves with champion trophy
Reigning Caribbean Super Bike champion Kevin Graham speaking with Kaieteur Sport shortly before he received his trophy for being the most outstanding rider at the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) season opener, which was staged on Sunday, said that he thoroughly enjoyed the competition and was looking forward to returning for the November [...]
Bess, Fraser clash for cruiserweight title as GBBC takes ProAm card to Linden
Lindeners would get a first hand look at the boxing talent available locally when the organizers of the monthly ProAm boxing cards take the action to the Mining Town to coincide with the yearly Town Day celebrations on April 25 next. President of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC), Peter Abdool made this disclosure [...]
MACORP sponsors Tennis Open
The inaugural MACORP Tennis Open serves off on Friday April 8 at the Pegasus Hotel courts and will last for two weeks. The Open is the first major event on the tennis calendar for 2011 and is expected to attract the best of local talent in the Junior and Senior categories. MACORP, which is the only authorised caterpillar dealer in [...]
City Hall to clear vendors from area
Following Monday’s tragic incident which claimed the life of 74-year-old Compton Lacon of Mocha/Arcadia, the Mayor and City Council has indicated that it will be moving to clear that location. In an invited comment, Mayor of Georgetown Hamilton Green said that they had been looking at the location several weeks prior to Monday’s horrific occurrence [...]
Mechanic dies in Kitty accident
A ‘B’ Field Sophia mechanic, 56-year-old Rabindranauth Goorsammy, was struck and killed on Barr Street, Kitty on Monday. Reports are that around 10:30 hours, the father of two was removing articles from the trunk of a car when he was struck by motor van (GKK 6698). The dead man’s son, Eion Goorsammy, told this publication [...]
Quarter-final places confirmed
The remaining quarter-final places have been decided following the completion of the Super 16 stage of this year’s GT&T 10/10 Softball Cricket Competition on Sunday, at the Everest Sports Club. The teams advancing to the quarters are: (Men)- Celebrity Times, Universal Solutions, Trophy Stall, Regal XI, Adventure Sports Club, Affiance Storm, Sandust XI and Wolf [...]
More strengthening for table tennis structure
The momentum in the development of table tennis continues with renowned author and United States of America-based coach, Richard McAfee, who will be conducting an International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)-funded Level I Coaches’ Course. “I am just lucky I got picked to come here. You have such a demand here that two courses were a [...]
RHTY&SC hosts Gala 21st Awards Ceremony
Jason Sinclair named Elite Cricketer-of-the-Year “Everyone in this building is a privileged one because you are witnessing the grandest Awards Ceremony that has ever been held in Guyana and would be ever”, those were the words of Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster as he addressed the gala ceremony of 21st Annual Awards Ceremony of Guyana’s leading youth [...]
Japan tsunami, Middle East unrest could drive up food prices – IICA
“The domino effect in the Middle East, which has seen political conflicts erupt in countries such as Egypt, Libya, Bahrain and Yemen, could drive up both oil and food prices.” This is according to the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) where at a recent forum, a number of experts from that body analyzed [...]
Trophy Stall sponsors BVA senior competition
Volleyball action will continue this weekend in Berbice when the Berbice Volleyball Association organized Trophy Stall Competition for senior players will be staged at the GTM hardcourt in New Amsterdam. The competition is scheduled for Sunday, April 10 starting at 9:30hrs and an exciting day of volleyball is anticipated as players will be vying for [...]
Sukhai helps ECI clinch last ball victory
A marvelous all round performance by Tapeball veteran Brian Sukhai helped ECI team clinched a last ball, one-wicket win over Alexander’s Village XI last Saturday at NIS ground, Carifesta Avenue in a tapeball cricket 20/20 affair. On a day blessed with bright sunshine and the mighty Atlantic breeze gusting across the flat and fast outfield [...]
Stolen household appliances land accused trio before court
Three men appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer to charges ranging from break and enter to receiving a stolen article. According to a police report, Colin Kendall and Asif Cumberbatch on March 31, last, broke into the dwelling house of Michael Elvin and made good their escape with [...]
Four held after huge ganja farm found in Linden
Police in Linden with the assistance of their counterparts from the city have detained four men and seized a pick-up truck, following the discovery of a marijuana farm near the Millie’s Junction in the mining town. Sometime around midday yesterday, a team of ranks from the police ‘A’ Division led by an officer as well [...]
Football and its continued under-development
Dear Sports Editor, While the Guyana Football Federation President, Mr. Colin Klass will be elected unopposed for another four year term when the GFF convenes its Annual General Meeting next month, following the closure of nominations on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the GFF Secretariat. A sad chapter in the nation’s troubled football administration will [...]
Police Commander rejects inaction claim
“I am not Magistrate Primo or Justice Primo.” “The police cannot convict or the police cannot imprison anyone,” the words of Commander of the East Coast Demerara Division, Assistant Commissioner Gavin Primo, in response to allegations of police inaction by a Nabaclis woman. The woman, Vanessa Francis, was joined by members of the non-governmental groups [...]
Who holds the Caricom Championship most points record in a tournament?
Dear Sports Editor, As arguments continued amongst Caribbean Basketball fans, the million dollar question consistently asked is whether Surinamese sensation Muriel Pireau or Guyanese star Cindy (CJ) Johnson holds the record for the most points scored in a Caricom tournament. For the records Pireau aggregated 154 Points from 6 matches during the (1988) Caricom Championship [...]
