Jagdeo did a con job on Guyana-Corbin
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) continued its countrywide campaign with a number of meetings in Berbice. One such meeting was held at the Junction of NO 41 Scheme in Stanleytown, New Amsterdam where a few hundred persons were in attendance. The feature speaker was APNU Executive Member and Leader of the Opposition Robert [...]
Motorcyclist killed on the spot after collision with mini bus
A mid morning accident yesterday claimed the life of a popular Tucville mechanic who collided with a mini bus while riding a motorcycle. According to reports the accident occurred at around 10:00 hours yesterday on the Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt. As a result of the head on collision, 40 year-old, Patrice ‘Mitch’ [...]
Alleged gun-butting by Kwame Mc Coy…Victim still to give statement, expresses fears for his safety
Pull quote: “I am fearful to go to the police because this man (MC Coy) is above the law. I’m looking for protection and I want this thing to go to the courts” Police are still seeking to get a statement from APNU activist Clifton Stewart about the alleged gun-butting he sustained at [...]
OP rules out pension for former First Lady Varshnie Singh
Dr. Nanda Gopaul, Permanent Secretary of the Office of the President (OP), has slammed Alliance For Change (AFC) Presidential Candidate, Khemraj Ramjattan, on statements he made recently over the rights to pension for former First Lady, Varshnie Jagdeo. Last week, amidst controversy over the seemingly large pension that President Bharrat Jagdeo will be receiving [...]
MMU report: NCN, Chronicle, Guyana Times heavily slanted towards government
In its latest report, the recently resuscitated Media Monitoring Unit (MMU) which monitors media houses and their reporting during the elections period, found coverage by the state-owned NCN television and radio stations and the Guyana Chronicle newspaper to be heavily biased towards the government. As matter of fact, the NCN news, during October 1-31st, the [...]
Climate Change anyone?
On November 28, as Guyanese trudge to the polling stations to choose our government for the next five years, South Africa will chair and declare open the 17th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Since the Conference of the Parties (COP16) [...]
Above the law
The editorials for both independent dailies yesterday were harsh on President Jagdeo. In the Stabroek News, in response to the complaint by PPP Hydar Ally (Secretary to the Executive Committee of the PPP) that the students were rude and rowdy at last Thursday’s presidential debate, made the following observation; “(Mr. Ally) would do well to [...]
REKINDLING THE DREAM OF 1953
Very little attention has been paid to the fact that Navin Chanderpal is on his party’s list of candidates for the 2011 elections. This clearly indicates an intention on the part of the PPPC’s presidential candidate to reunite his party by retaining on the ticket, tried and tested members of the ruling [...]
Dem boys seh…No sex mek house bun down
De whole country gone mad, from top to bottom. Bar Rat cussing and he supporters burning. Is like dem tek de cue from he to do things fuh fret people. One man go home and want sex. De children deh home and is not even night. De wife tell he to behave heself. He [...]
Outstanding racers collect prizes at glitzy ceremony
– Mayers, Vieira cop individual titles Riding high on the wave of hosting a successful Race Meet, Organisers of the GT&T / Seaboard Marine Caribbean Motor Racing Championship, the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club produced another stunning showpiece during the presentation ceremony which was conducted on Monday evening at the club’s [...]
13-year-old Amerindian stuns Straker
– sets tone for pulsating Championships Before the 2011 National Schools’ Championships, athletic enthusiasts would not have heard the name Regina John, but it is obvious after yesterday’s brave performance in the 10km female road race that the 13-year-old athlete from the Rupununi is heading for stardom. John only arrived for the competition six [...]
Newly-crowned CMRC Super bike champion basking in glory
-attributes success to hard work, dedication and Graham By Rawle Welch Newly-crowned Caribbean Super bike champion Stephen ‘Valentino Rossi’ Vieira in an interview with Kaieteur Sport following the completion of the presentation ceremony to reward outstanding competitors in the GT&T / Seaboard Marine Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) said the results and accolades [...]
Adept performances as National Swimming Championships conclude
A small crowd was on hand to witness several captivating events when the National Swimming Championships got underway at the recently commissioned Aquatic Center, Lilliendaal ECD yesterday afternoon. The event was organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Guyana Teacher’s Union and the swimmers were privy to the use of [...]
Briso promotions card at Princess Hotel December 7 postponed
Maybe staged in February The December 7th professional boxing card fixed for the Princess International Hotel and Casino by Briso Promotions has been postponed according to a source associated with the promotions. Promoter Seon Bristol, through an associate, confirmed that due to some unforeseen circumstances he has been forced to reschedule the [...]
Dr. Anthony sends condolences on passing of Patrick Ford
Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony has send condolences following the passing of boxer Patrick Ford. Here is the full text of the message: “The news of the passing of the relatively young, former Boxing Champion, Patrick Ford of Guyana, caught us at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, by shocked surprise. [...]
Men’s 35 action heats up as Adams, Grant and Lopes post easy wins
Play in the Pegasus Tennis Open continued on Sunday with victories for Carlos Adams, Rudy Grant and Andre Lopes, who all posted easy wins over Steve David Longe, Mario Niamatalli and Albert Madramootoo respectively in the Men’s 35 Singles category. Adams was in good form as he effectively kept Longe out of the game with good [...]
Cellink U-17 team congratulated by BCB for Inter County triumph
The President and Executive members of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has extended congratulations to their Cellink Under-17 team on being crowned Champions of the Guyana Cricket Board Inter County tournament. According to the Board, the win is well deserved and just another indication that Berbice was totally dominating cricket at all levels [...]
North Zone, District 11 look to retain Championships
The defending championships, North Georgetown, District 11, which usually wears the royal colour ‘purple’, will be looking to retain their title at the 51st National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships at the National Stadium, Providence. The ultimate war for the National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships last [...]
FIFA World Cup Qualifying Brazil 2014…‘Golden Jaguars’ lose to ‘Soca Warriors’ 2-0; Jaguars already though to 3rd stage
Guyana’s ‘Golden Jaguars’ suffered their first loss of the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 Qualifying competition in their final Stage Two game, going down to Trinidad and Tobago’s ‘Soca Warriors’ at the Hasely Crawford Stadium 2-0 last evening. The under strength Guyana team without six of their starters playing against T&T full strength [...]
Royal Champion looking to regain royalty
Royal Champion owned trained and ridden By Rupert ‘Put’ Ramnauth is a horse with a mission. Back after a string of injuries and a loss of form, the animal is looking to regain its royalty. As the name alone would suggest it is accustom to being among the top echelons whenever it races. [...]
Letter to the Sports Editor…Congrats are in order for the GFF President Ag. and ‘Golden Jags’
Dear Editor, I would be very grateful if you can allow me and the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club the opportunity to extend congratulations to our dear friend, Franklin Wilson, on his outstanding work as acting President of the Guyana Football Federation. Mr. Wilson took over the stewardship of Guyana’s Football [...]
Foreign representation of national football team is commendable
Dear Editor, An article published in S.N (4.11.11.) captioned “Lumumba: Alpha United to participate in G.F.A. League”, Editor has remained a clear picture of the afore-mentioned club’s president inability to fully comprehend the modern methodology of football administration, and by extension the statues of FIFA, in relation to national representation by players. As [...]
The government has double standards, one for his supporters
Dear Editor, Following comments made by Mr. Carl Greenidge at the funeral service of his long-time friend and colleague Mr. Winston Murray, Mr. Manzoor Nadir, the man who is supposed to keep people in work, wrote the CARICOM Secretary General Mr. Edwin Carrington effectively seeking the sacking of Mr. Greenidge from his position [...]
Security considerations should dictate the vote
Dear Editor, In the current atmosphere of heightened interest which the upcoming November 28 elections have generated, I would like to focus on our security expectations of the incoming administration after polling day. That the security question remains problematic refers not only our fear of physical insecurity, but to the more intrinsic issue [...]
Nepotism is rife
Dear Sir, Had it not been for the independent dailies, I would not have been aware of the rampant nepotism and cronyism that exist in Guyana. I will cite one example. Dr. Gansham Singh returned to the country last year and immediately landed a top job at the Georgetown Public Hospital. Dr. Singh [...]
