Yet another stark reminder of what can happen when the masses rise up from their slumber
Dear Editor, Events in Libya are now at the centre of global attention. It has been nearly six months since attempts by the rebel force aided and abetted by Western powers have been trying to bring down the Gaddafi regime but with limited success. It appeared that the rebels have finally succeeded in entering [...]
Both Britain and the United States bear responsibility
Dear Editor, The recent release of classified information pertaining to the role of the British Government in the overthrow of the democratically elected PPP government did not come as a surprise to most Guyanese particularly those familiar with our political history. It is an established fact that the Jagan-led PPP was thrown out of [...]
Greenidge ignores inconvenient truth
Dear Editor, Mr. Carl Greenidge ought to be ashamed of himself and should know that his recent press statements are not only intellectual dishonesty, but reckless. That he was a part of a Government which absolutely destroyed our country is no longer a contentious issue among decent and objective Guyanese; everyone now accepts that the [...]
Myles, Carto, Walcott for CYG
Hampton Games two-time gold medalist, Malcolm Walcott along with national sprinters, Letitia Myles and Tiffany Carto were chosen by Athletics Association Guyana (AAG) to represent Guyana at Commonwealth Youth Games. The Games will be held in Isle of Man, England from September 7-11 and the three athletes are expected to leave Guyana on September [...]
TD Shabazz excited to be back at the helm
-lauds the selfless effort of ‘Ultimate Warrior’ Technical Director of Guyana’s senior national team ‘the Golden Jaguars’ Trinidadian Jamal Shabazz in an interview with Kaieteur Sport yesterday at the National Stadium where the team was engaged in a practice session for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Barbados and Bermuda on September 2 [...]
Bancroft is 2-day tourney best boxer
Ian Bancroft won the best boxer accolade when a two-day amateur boxing tournament was held last weekend at the Andrew Sixhead Lewis Boxing Gym in Albouystown. The tournament was sponsored by US-based promoter Seon Bristol, who flew into the country especially for the event. This was another part of Bristol’s contributions to amateur boxing. [...]
Local boxers experience mixed fortunes in Barbados invitational goodwill tourney
Guyanese boxers experienced mixed fortunes when they engaged their Barbados counterparts in a one night goodwill tournament hosted at the Springer Memorial Auditorium, St Michael Barbados, last Saturday evening. The squad consisted of female boxer, Simone Hoyte who competed in the 75kgs class, Laured Stewart, 75kgs youth class and Steffon Gouveia in the 60kgs [...]
Champtress rules the roost at Rising Sun
Jumbo Jet stables take top honours once again By Samuel Whyte It was Champtress that did the trick as the racehorse owned by Dennis DeRoop of The Simple Royal Stable of Corentyne is quickly becoming the horse to beat. The headliner once again pummeled its rivals to take top honours and race [...]
Scott Service Station fuel D&C Promotions T20 tourney
Event bowls off on September 3 @ BCCG Scott Service Station of Bartica is the latest corporate entity to lend support to the 2nd edition of the D&C Promotions Twenty20 knock out cricket tournament which is set to bowl off at the Bartica Community Centre Ground on Saturday. Managing Director of Scott Service Station, [...]
GDF, GPF rebound to avenge early losses
Milo Under-23 Football Tournament – Riddim Squad draw with Northern Rangers The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) rebounded from their opening round loss to Flamingo to inflict a 2-1 win over Sunburst Camptown on Sunday evening as play in the Milo Under-23 Football Tournament organised by Fruta Conquerors continued, at the Tucville ground. The [...]
Webster, Hussain capture top podium spots in Rapid Chess tournament
Learie Webster of the West Demerara and Rashad Hussain of Mae’s Secondary emerged victorious in the senior and junior categories respectively, when the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) staged the Texaco Bel Air One-day Rapid Chess Tournament at the West Demerara Secondary School Sunday afternoon last. Webster finished with 7 points after dropping his first [...]
Food for the Poor (Guy) Inc supports Berbice Cricket Board
The Administration of the Berbice Cricket Board was earlier this week given a shot in the arm when Food for the Poor (Guy) Inc donated a set of office furniture to the Board. The donation consisted of two office tables, two secretary’s chairs and a file cabinet which valued $100, 000. Secretary/CEO of the [...]
Amputee holds fitness walkathon
Amputee William France hosted his fifth fitness for life walkathon yesterday from the Two Brothers Gas Station at Eccles to the Mocha Road Head on the East Bank Demerara. Being the original founder of the event, France proudly commended and encouraged all of his supporters and participants. He added that he did not get [...]
Leaked embassy cables…”Ironic” Luncheon gets eye treatment in US; normal Guyanese go to Cuba
- Chinese-built convention centre described as white elephant The US had found it ironic that a senior government official, Dr. Roger Luncheon, sought emergency eye care in that country although actively encouraging Guyanese to visit Cuba for treatment. According to one Georgetown Embassy cable released on whistle-blower website, Wikileaks, the then Ambassador Roland Bullen in [...]
Tottering from precipice to precipice
Guyana is a country tottering from one indignity to another. The government talks about good governance, but exposes in the WikiLeaks cables tell another story. Perhaps the most embarrassing was the report by the Cabinet Secretary that a gun smuggler was using the Guyana Defence Force. We know that there is rampant [...]
Lumber shortage… Industry eyes alternative wood species for govt. contracts
– price website, wallaba posts among options mulled By Leonard Gildarie A major meeting between players in the wood business, last Friday, while not immediately finding solutions to reduce the shortage of lumber on the local market, took an interesting turn, with attention now being focused on addressing some of the serious concerns in [...]
Canal #2 farmer fatally struck by speeding car
Despite calls by the Traffic Chief and National Road Safety Council, there continues to be reckless use of the roadways, resulting in a steadily climbing road fatality figure. On Sunday night, last, a 49-year-old farmer of Canal Number Two North Section, became the country’s latest victim. According to reports, the man, Deonauth Seegobin [...]
RADIO BY REQUEST
‘Best By Request’, the radio programme on which the late Pancho Carew made his name is back on the air. It is now aired on Radio Roraima 100.1 FM each weekday from 1pm to 4 pm. It is barely, however, a shadow of its former self. The ‘Best by Request’ or BBR, used to [...]
Wanted
Police have issued a wanted bulletin for Indarpaul Moninlal Doodnauth who they are interested in questioning in relation to Trafficking in Narcotics. Doodnauth, who is also known as Teddy, is medium built, fair in complexion and his last known address is Lot 234 Lusignan West, East Coast Demerara. Anyone with information that may lead to [...]
Leaked embassy cable suggests …GDF, gun smugglers link in 2006
According to a leaked US embassy cable dated March 8th, 2006, released last week by controversial website, Wikileaks, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was suspected of being deeply involved in a gun-smuggling case. According to the cable, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, called a meeting with the then US Ambassador Roland [...]
$20.4M MAGISTRATE’S COURT COMMISSIONED AT CHARITY
The presiding magistrates, currently executing duties within the county of Essequibo, are expected to operate in much more comfort, after the commissioning of the new building to accommodate the Charity Magistrate’s Court. Those sentiments were expressed by both Chancellor of the Judiciary, Carl Singh, and President Bharrat Jagdeo, who were among the special invitees to [...]
Don’t make our roads a battlefield
-Enterprise road safety assoc. head President of the Enterprise Road Safety Association Chandrapaul Persaud is appealing to drivers, especially on the East Coast of Demerara, not to make the roads a battlefield. The appeal comes less than a week before school reopens for the new academic year. As part of their civic duty to [...]
Lethem’s main economic road deplorable
– Rupununi chamber pres. Lethem is a growing economic hub in Region Nine, but its main commercial road, Barrack Retreat, from the Takutu Bridge to the airport does not reflect the community’s development. The President of the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alfred Ramsaran, cited the lack of maintenance works coupled with [...]
Slumbering man killed by fallen concrete slab
After cozying up at his daily hangout spot, 40-year-old Lloyd Jeffrey called “Matlock” met his demise after part of a shattered concrete wall fell on him while he was lying on the bridge in front of Lot 24 James and Hill Streets, Albouystown, yesterday. The man who worked at Meadow Bank fisheries wharf was [...]
