Seven parties submit lists
…as Elections race begins in earnest Seven political parties submitted their Lists of Candidates to the Chief Elections Officer, Gocool Boodoo, at City Hall, yesterday, thus the stage has officially been set for Regional and General Elections come November 28, with the Alliance for Change (AFC), A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the [...]
Missing boys…One body recovered from river
The body of Devindra Mohabir, one of the two boys who perished in the Demerara River on Wednesday, was found near Ruimveldt yesterday morning. The other body, that of Renaldo Henry, was still unaccounted for up to press time last night. Mohabir’s grandfather told this newspaper yesterday that at approximately 10:00 hours, a [...]
Four teens caught red-handed burglarising Sophia residence
The Guyana Police Force came in for high praise yesterday as they apprehended four teens who were allegedly caught red-handed burglarising a residence. Acting on a telephone tip-off by a resident, police ranks swooped down at Lot 138 E Farmer’s Field, South Sophia at around 10:45hrs and accosted the unarmed teens. The entire episode [...]
Sharma files motion to quash suspension
Lawyers for television station owners, Chandranarine Sharma and Savitree Singh, have moved to the High Court against the Advisory Committee on Broadcasting (ACB), to have the four-month suspension against CNS TV Channel 6 quashed. The Order of Nisi of Certiorari was granted against the ACB by Chief Justice Ian Chang. The order states that [...]
Dem boys seh…Freddie and he four newfound friends
Every time is elections some political parties does come out of de woodworks like cockroach. One time more than a dozen of dem send in list that had two name like if all dem was concerned with was de Presidency and de Prime Minister. Dem list get shy out because dem couldn’t find ten [...]
Lighting a Light
The festival of Diwali has been commemorated. The sweetmeats have been consumed and the diyas exhausted. The faux chariots of the gods have been rewarded and retired for another year. The businesses have extended their greetings to the public as they modified their sales pitch to the occasion. The politicians have rushed to [...]
Clement Rohee speaks: The circus goes on
My name is Frederick Kissoon, Minister Rohee. As a social analyst with both the print and electronic media (have been so since 1988), I have to engage in mainstream journalism, particularly the investigative aspects. My journalistic investigations, Mr. Rohee, revealed that there is an unpleasant reason why you could not receive an American visa (any [...]
THE UNDECIDED COULD DECIDE THE CLOSENESS OF THE ELECTIONS
Nominations are in. A number of parties have indicated their intention to contest next month’s general and regional elections and have submitted their list of candidates to the Guyana Elections Commission. It was quite a day, yesterday, with all of the parties showing great enthusiasm and bringing out their supporters to rally [...]
Why is Kissoon not writing on Ramotar?
Dear Editor, Why the silence of Mr. Freddie Kissoon on the Presidential candidate, Mr. Donald Ramotar? Mr. Freddie Kissoon, a columnist of the independent Kaieteur News, covers a range of topics, issues and personalities relevant to Guyana and Guyanese. His columns certainly keep one in touch with what is happening locally and particularly [...]
‘Ban on writing on Ramotar’
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter in Monday’s edition (Oct 24) of SN signed by four persons (all of whom are good friends). Titled, ‘Why is Kissoon not writing on Ramotar?’ the missive requests an explanation. I suspect that these four friends were not content with a private answer and wanted a [...]
The DPP and the NBS Board must be investigated
Dear Editor, I wonder if persons realize the implications of the recent GHRA press release, especially as everyone knows that the GHRA would have carefully confirmed all information before the release? Media reports on the matter also speak for themselves, as they would have been sued if the information incorrect. I am sure [...]
Bishop of the Tower of Babel
Dear Editor, I beg your indulgence in allowing me a few queries of Bishop Edghill who recently declared his Chief Cook position on board the MV PPPC and is shepherding other Christians to come on board this vessel which will take us all to the PROMISED LAND, and not down the Amalia Falls [...]
Lumumba diminishes himself
Dear Editor, Given the numerous misconceptions contained in Mr. Odinga Lumumba’s short presentation (“Lumumba rejects house slave label:” KN:26/10/2011), reading it should have been an occasion for mirth not response. However, a few of his musings require comment as they are so fundamentally flawed as to be dangerous. Mr. Lumumba, remonstrating on behalf [...]
Panic has stepped into PPPC ranks
Dear Editor, Since Dr Roger Luncheon, the Head of the Presidential Secretariat, made his revelation that the regime has for some time been considering charging me for sedition and my file has being sent to the DPP for consideration, many Guyanese, locally and from abroad, have called me to express their concerns for [...]
Politicians and diapers have a lot in common
Dear Editor, Politicians and diapers should be changed frequently and all for the same reason. ~José Maria de Eça de Queiroz Dr. Roger Luncheon’s letter provides ample proof , if any were needed, of Queiroz’s brutally accurate words. The entire premise of Dr Luncheon’s letter demonstrates the intellectual rot and confusion that emanates [...]
The GHRA and the NBS saga
Dear Editor, I support the Guyana Human Rights call for an investigation into the removal of the three top officers of NBS and for the men to be immediately paid everything due to them. Our President is getting pension before age 50. How can he sit back and allow the NBS Board to [...]
Regional Super50 cricket…Jamaica squeeze into final with thrilling one-wicket win against HPC
By Sean Devers With three runs required to win from two balls and nine wickets down, Odean Browne clobbered fellow Jamaican Nkruma Bonner for a straight four to give Jamaica a thrilling one-wicket victory against the Sagicor HPC side in their Regional Super50 semi-final clash at Providence last night. Set 177 to win after [...]
UG Inter-Faculty Athletics competition on today
Guyana’s premier tertiary institution, the University of Guyana (UG), will host its Annual Inter-Faculty Track and Field Competition today at the Base Camp Ayangana Ground, Thomas Lands where Health Sciences will be looking to defend their title. Sports Officer at the University, Lavern Fraser-Thomas, told Kaieteur Sport yesterday afternoon that all the track and field [...]
$1 Million donated to 13 cricket clubs as Berbice benefit from Food for the Poor generosity
Thirteen cricket clubs out of the Ancient County of Berbice were the beneficiaries of more than $1M worth of items compliments of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) and the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) with support from Food For the Poor (Guy) Inc., when officials from those entities visited the [...]
ECB Congratulates Fredericks and Beaton
The Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) has congratulated opener Norman Fredericks and West Indies Under-19 pacer Ronsford Beaton on their selection to the Guyana Senior one day team. Public Relations Officer Nazeer Mohamed told Kaieteur Sport that the players deserved their places after performing creditably in Inter County competition. Mohamed said that Fredericks has [...]
GAPF Senior National C/ships set for Sunday
Fitness Express, IPA & Trans American Trading on board The Saint Stanislaus College Auditorium is bracing for another assault on Sunday when the strongest man and women in Guyana collide at in the annual Senior National Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Championships. Apart from going after individual glory, lifters will also be vying for [...]
Royals, Jets, Unknowns, Assassins to represent Linden
Victory Valley Royals’ quartet of Chris Williams, Orlan Glasgow, Harold Adams and Marlon Pollydore have clearly shown that their intentions is to win the $1m first place prize up for grabs in the of the Mackeson Smooth Moves 3-on-3 Basketball tournament. The young team topped the Linden Zone of the country-wide competition with [...]
Brusche’s Basketball Classic …Royals play Jets; Ravens face Pacesetters in semis
The Mackenzie Hard Court in Linden will host what can easily be considered one of the biggest grudge-games in local basketball tomorrow when Dyna’s Ravens and Courts Pacesetters clash. Victory Valley Royals and Amelia’s Ward Jets will also battle in the 2011 Brusche’s Basketball Classic. Playing at MSC Hard Court on Wednesday, Royals [...]
U-15 League to commemorate the late Lester’ Puppy’ Peters starts Sunday
In a show of appreciation for the services offered by the late Lester ‘Puppy’ Peters Head Coach of the Fruta Conquerors Football Club Sampson Gilbert has organised an Under-15 League for all clubs affiliated to the Georgetown Football Association. The League is anticipated to commence on Sunday with four matches planned for the [...]
Trophy Stall Tennis – Ramdyhans capture Ladies Doubles title
Lopes/Lewis beat Fenty/Murray, progress to semis Veteran player and Coach Shelly Ramdyhan teamed up with her daughter Nicola to overcome the team of top juniors Aruna Ramrattan/Shawna Gentle to capture the Trophy Stall sponsored Tennis tournament doubles title. In the first set Shelly’s aggressive net play made the difference as she easily carried [...]
