“Associated by poised, cool, weird and wild runnings!”
By Colin E. H. Croft Last week included cool, weird and wild runnings. Nothing prepared us for what occurred over World Athletics competition, confusions, medals, surprises that we had no clue would happen! We could mention Manchester United beating Arsenal with a bingo score, while West Indies Cricket Board had serious talks with Guyana’s Cricket [...]
Explosive US cable on WikiLeaks reveals…Jagdeo pushed US to revoke Greene’s visa
An explosive US Embassy cable released by whistle-blower website, WikiLeaks, has essentially linked Commissioner of Police, Henry Greene, to the drug trade and said he broke into tears when he learnt his visa had been revoked, back in 2006. The cable sent to the Department of Justice in July 2006 by Michael Thomas, [...]
$69M renovated NIS office vs three $7M KN homes…Newspaper and govt. exchange Bill of Quantities
– Dr. Luncheon not satisfied with files received from KN Following a challenge it issued earlier this week, government yesterday released the Engineer’s Estimate for the controversial $69M Corriverton office of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) but essentially snubbed receipts of four homes that Kaieteur News built. In response to requests of the [...]
Another successful kidney transplant
– father of two is recipient By Latoya Giles Another kidney transplant surgery was performed in Guyana on Wednesday, last, at the Balwant Singh Hospital in Georgetown. A father of two is the recipient. Dr. Rahul Jindal, who spearheaded the entire operation, has deemed the surgery a major success. The team comprised Dr Jindal, [...]
UG student shot dead near seawall
– killers flee with victim’s car Bandits shot a second-year University of Guyana student shortly after midnight yesterday near the Bel Air seawall, before relieving the dying youth of his jewellery and car. Uyiu Anthony Ting-A-Kee, 21, of 75 Robb Street, Lacytown, was shot in the chest and leg and died at the Georgetown [...]
Dem boys seh…De race is on fuh empty de cookie jar
NIS release de bill of quantity and de thing was clear how de money spend. De government pay money like if dem playing monopoly. Imagine fuh fill some nail hole in de roof de Engineer put a cost of 55 grand. Now nuff li’l pickney would glad fuh tun contractor because dem daddy use [...]
‘Golden Jaguars’ roar to victory in first FIFA World Cup qualifier
A 25th minute goal off the boot of Shawn Beveney supported by a similar effort in the 75th minute by Charles ‘Lilly’ Pollard earned the Golden Jaguars a hard fought 2-0 victory over Barbados in their FIFA World Cup Group ‘B’ qualifiers at the National Stadium Providence last evening. Both teams started cautiously with [...]
Fudadin slams unbeaten t20 fifty as Guyana team to face T&T selected
Berbice Captain Assad Fudadin ignored his Board’s call to boycott yesterday National t20 trial match at Bourda and scored an unbeaten 53 from 48 balls four fours and a six. The match, which was won by Royston Crandon’s X1 over Chris Barnwell’s X1, was used by the National selectors to pick the Guyana team [...]
Schools finals should be just as exciting as the seniors
Kares Engineering /Bushy Park sawmills T10Tapeball Cricket Competition After producing efficient performances in their respective semi-final matches, St. Rose’s High (Boys) and L’Aventure (Girls) should start as favourites when the finals of the Schools categories in the inaugural Kares Engineering /Bushy Park Sawmills Ten 10 Tapeball Cricket Competition climaxes tomorrow, at the National [...]
Milo Under-23 Football Tournament…GPF, Santos score wins
-GFC, Flamingo play to a draw The Guyana Police Force (GPF) and Santos both registered wins as play in the Milo Under-23 Football Tournament organised by Fruta Conquerors continued on Thursday evening at the Tucville ground. The GPF gained a walkover from the University of Guyana, while Santos edged Charlestown United 2-1 and [...]
Everest CC hosts Parkway Hotel Billiards team for friendly tourney
Everest Cricket Club is scheduled to host the Parkway Hotel Billiards team of New Amsterdam, Berbice in a friendly tournament billed for tomorrow, at its Camp Road Headquarters. This tournament according to the club is organised in an effort to bring the game of Billiards back to its glory days at Everest. Trophies donated [...]
Berbice players told not to turn up for national trials
BCB to issue statement on the matter says it’s President By Sean Devers The Guyana team to face Trinidad and Tobago in two t20 practice matches was selected yesterday after a practice match yesterday at Bourda, but not without controversy. Six Berbicians have been named in the 13-man Guyana squad which will battle T&T [...]
Pele footballers rewarded for outstanding showing at examinations
Saint Margaret’s Primary School, Daniel Scott and Stephan King and New Life Ministries’ Fillip Gomes all of the Pele Football Club, were outstanding performers of this year National Grade Six Assessment. These U-13 footballers are now students of Guyana’s top five high schools. Stephen King has achieved Queen College, while Daniel Scott attained Saint [...]
Henry, Ageda set for Junior Commonwealth Games, confident of winning gold medals
Two of the country’s top amateur boxers bantamweight, Benjamin Henry and lightweight Marvin Ageda are scheduled to leave these shores on Tuesday to participate in the Junior Commonwealth games scheduled for the Isle of Mann from September 8-13. Both boxers are in the pink of condition and from all appearances are good and ready [...]
Ramcharitar Construction Services and Tenelec Inc First cricket continue this weekend
The Ramcharitar Construction services Knock-out and Tenelec Inc Round Robin First Division 50-Over Competitions continue this week-end in Berbice. The Ramcharitar first round matches which were postponed form last Saturday because of rain and the unavailability of the Albion Community Centre Team have been refixed for tomorrow and Monday. Tomorrow matches: Albion Community Centre [...]
Guyanese players endure tough day, look for better fortunes today
CARIBBEAN BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 (CAREBACO) The Caribbean Badminton Junior Championships (CAREBACO) is being held in Barbados at the Wildey Gymnasium and several Guyanese players were on the losing end in recent action. Matches yesterday saw Under-15 Round Robin Boys Doubles and Mixed Doubles and the Under-17 Girls Singles, Mixed Doubles and Round Robin Girls [...]
RHTY&SC/ANSA McAl One Day 20/20 tourney set for September 18
The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club as part of its cricket development programme on Sunday September 18 would be hosting a One Day 20/20 Tournament at the Port Mourant Cricket Ground. The Tournament, which is sponsored by ANSA McAl, would involve four teams – Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets, Port Mourant, [...]
Bakewell Softball tourney continues
The Bakewell Softball Tournament, which is run by the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association, continued last Sunday with several matches in the male open and over-40 categories. The female tournament is set to start on September 11 and the Essequibo Zone is set to start this Sunday, September 4. In results from the matches [...]
Letter to the Sports Editor… Gov’t has destroyed sports throughout Guyana, supports Peeping Tom
Dear Editor, I have been reading with great interest the litany of articles appearing in all sections of the media regarding the speedy NATIONALIZATION OF CRICKET by the President of Guyana. I then made special efforts to obtain the Court Order that was issued by CJ Ian Chang and spoke to a few persons [...]
If the President had done the same thing would the protestors say it is “just a finger”?
Dear Editor, It is an unfortunate incident that occurred a few days ago when it was alleged that a youngster gesticulated suggestively toward the President of Guyana. What worries me is not just the alleged wrong done by this youngster, but the way adults are handling the matter. If what is being reported is [...]
If the proper foundation is not laid the pupils will sooner or later come ‘crashing down’
Dear Editor, The world’s greatest manual, the Holy Bible unequivocally states that we are to study to show ourselves approved. The Almighty God does not in any way imply that humans are to sit back and have things given to them on a platter; for “in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat [...]
UG Students need to speak up
Dear Editor, The University of Guyana (UG) seems to be making more news than the upcoming elections. Every year, there are always issues concerning admissions, registration and access to loans among new and continuing students, but this year, not only the students are having problems, some of UG’ s top officials cannot get their [...]
The Role of Civil Society in Guyana
Dear Editor, I refer to your editorial of Sunday August 14 captioned “Civil Society and Change” and wish to take the opportunity afforded by your columns to make the following contribution by referring to the constitutional provision relating to this matter. Article 13 of the 1980 Constitution provided for the involvement of civil society [...]
Democracy is much more than free and fair elections
Dear Editor, After being told day after day for 28 years that elections were stolen, it seems that many voters believe that democracy is only free and fair elections. It is much more. Democracy is also the ability to freely criticize government. It is the means to enable open criticism of the actions of [...]
Our journey’s end is not yet nigh
Dear Editor, Putting to rest last year’s theme ‘Promoting Sustainable livelihood and cultural Heritage while Transforming our Village Economies’ and valiantly launching into our new theme ‘Our Culture, Our Heritage, Our Life: A fusion of Indigenous Diversity’ demonstrates that Indigenous peoples in Guyana will not crumble to challenges. I admit that the past year [...]
