“Coming to my home cannot be right” – GECOM Chairman
Pull quote: “We (GECOM) are the one sane body in this whole imbroglio that is facing us…I will go nowhere, I love my country too much.”- Dr. Surujbally Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Dr Steve Surujbally has fired back at A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and its affiliates, calling their demands [...]
Two injured as car crashes into house
At least two persons were injured yesterday after a car went airborne into a premises on the Hague West Coast Demerara Public Road. According to reports, the incident occurred at around 14:45 hours. This publication was told that at the time of the incident the car, HB 8604, which was driven by Rodwell Cordis, [...]
Rohee blames Police for firing on protestors
Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee has blamed the Guyana Police Force for what he described as the inexplicable and unacceptable shooting of protestors in the back last Tuesday. The Minister conveyed his utter displeasure at the actions of the police during a meeting on Thursday with Commissioner of Police, Henry Greene; Assistant Commissioner, George [...]
‘Channa bomb’ hurled at auto sales stockyard
A city auto sales stockyard was the target of a channa bomb attack sometime Wednesday night, but fortunately there was no explosion or damage to property. Manager of ‘Buy Me Auto Sales and Spares’, Keon Joseph, yesterday said that shards of the unexploded homemade device was found next to one of the cars [...]
Four detained as Top Cop’s livestock poisoned
A Laluni farmer, Komal Bridgewater, is claiming that his two brothers and two employees have been wrongfully arrested in connection with the suspected poisoning of two cows and two horses which belong to Commissioner of Police Henry Greene. According to Bridgewater, his brothers Balram and Joel Bridgewater and two other employees were arrested, while [...]
Our Brazilian Connection
It is more than high time our politicians settle their political squabbles and get on with the business of furthering our national well being. While we are practicing brinksmanship in the streets, all the plans that were so proudly trotted out during the campaign are not only mothballed, but some might become passé. Take for [...]
James Bond and the licence to kill
The AFC and APNU will drive themselves head-on into volcanic trouble if they do not give their supporters what they want. I was on the campaign trail. I openly supported the AFC and I spoke three times with APNU speakers at the Stabroek Market Square at rallies sponsored by the Committee for Human Rights [...]
A SCHOOL OF MUSIC
The decision to establish a National School of Music is a welcome development. Such a school has long been needed to foster the development of the finer arts. This, when coupled with the drama training which was launched a few years ago, will help Guyana to nurture the musical potential of its people. As [...]
Dem boys seh…Hang Brazzy, jail Kwame and Rob Bert
Is nuff people had problems when dem lef de wuk. Ramson wake up de other morning and had problem. When he been in de wuk every time he guh to he office, from de time he enter de gate dem guard had to salute. Dem salute he when he come in and when he [...]
The mindless would protect the worthless
To the Editor, I find it despicable that the back of Mr. James Bond depicts the brutality dispensed by the Guyana Police Force. I disagree that there should be protest over the past elections, but also support the right to protest for those who chose to do so. What I find disgusting is the reaction [...]
How about a Duty Free Day
Dear Editor, Barbados will on Friday launch Duty Free Day, where Barbadians can spend up to Bds$1,000 without paying duty on items. Perhaps our Minister of Finance, GCCI, PSC and GRA can look into the possibility of introducing the same measure here. I am sure the benefits would be tremendous to the populace and [...]
Garbage in Diamond Housing Scheme a cause for concern
Dear Editor, I am befuddled at the consistent and inexplicable lengthy delays of garbage disposal in the vicinity of Diamond where I reside; this continues to be a torn in the flesh. Like innumerable others, I too am a resident of the Diamond Housing Scheme. To be precise, I reside between Fifth [...]
Some queries for GECOM
Dear Editor, I had to laugh when I turned to page 10 of Stabroek News dated Wednesday, December 7, ‘GECOM To Release Copies Of SOPs.’ Really GECOM, is that the best that you can do? Whilst you’re releasing copies, is it possible for OAS, EAB, any organization other than what you’re affiliated with, [...]
No need for window dressing
Dear Editor, Ethnic window dressing in government appointments is unacceptable to a voting public demanding change I promised myself that I would stop writing letters after these elections. Yet I find myself penning letters to the press. The reason: there is a lot of ignorance out there that if not addressed promptly will be [...]
Bisram must review his polling methods
Dear Sir, Now that some of the elections debris seems to be settling, I thought it might be a good time to review Vishnu Bisram’s pre-elections poll findings and compare these with how the electorate actually voted on November 28. In the following Table, I set out the share of the votes [...]
GECOM figures did not add up
Dear Editor, I am more than concerned; I am annoyed with GECOM’s lack of transparency in the compilation and release of the Guyana 2011 election results. It took so long to publish some of it and what is published is not even accurate. The oral declaration on Thursday that I listened to on television [...]
That Cabinet again
Dear Editor, I would like to endorse the observations made by M. Maxwell in his letter in a recent edition of your paper on the Donald Ramotar Cabinet. It reflects the same incompetence that Jagdeo put on people except there is the addition of Juan Edghill. I wonder what in Edghill’s resume qualifies him [...]
First Lady another proud produce of Huis-t-Dieren
Dear Editor Please allow me to bring to the attention of our readers some facts about the village named Huist-t-Dieren that is situated on the Essequibo Coast. I wish to mention that Huis-t-Dieren has always produced many persons of quality, excellence and distinction. It has produced doctors one of whom was Dr. Prasad who was [...]
A golden opportunity beckons
Dear Editor, The opportunity we have before us is not as simple as the numbers in Parliament. I believe that it is an opportunity for us to work towards the greater good. For me, the greater good means erasing the Westminster System of politics and governance, forever destroying the legalized dictatorial rule of [...]
India seals series ….Virender Sehwag hits record one-day international score
Virender Sehwag smashed 219 from 149 balls to break the record for the highest one-day International score as India thrashed West Indies by 153 runs. His team-mate Sachin Tendulkar, rested from this series, previously held the record after hitting an unbeaten 200 against South Africa in 2010. Sehwag, 33, dropped on 170, hit seven [...]
Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor Festival…Hikers inflict 12-1 drubbing on Supernova
Defending Men’s Open champion Hikers led by a seven-goal effort from their prolific striker Robert France got off to an enterprising start in this year’s Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor Festival with a 12-1 drubbing of Supernova as play got underway on the recently installed TARAFLEX Floor, at the National Gymnasium. The [...]
JKA/WF GUYANA HODS SUCCESSFUL FINAL YEAR GRADING
The Japan Karate Association/World Federation Guyana recently held their 3rd and final grading exercise for 2011. This was conducted in two parts for the first time, where 45 students from the Headquarters Dojo, National Park, Thomas Lands were Graded on November 26 at the National Park Karate Benab and 36 students from the Canje [...]
Septuagenarian elected as President of Den Amstel Football Club
Popular race walker, Rudolph Holder was unanimously elected to serve as President when the Den Amstel Football Club held its Annual General Meeting at their Den Amstel clubhouse on October 30 last. Several other individuals were elected into executive positions including Bilaal Nantambu (Vice President), Denise Lovell (Secretary/Treasurer), Garfield Payne (Manager) and Severn Austin [...]
Seeram back as Guyana Head coach
Mark Harper relieved of duties By Sean Devers Former Guyana batsman Rovindra Seeram gets his second stint as National senior cricket team Coach replacing his former National teammate Mark Harper who had replaced him in the job after this year’s Caribbean Cup Twenty20 competition in Antigua and Barbados. The 54-year-old Harper, who averaged 33.66 [...]
South Turkeyne Sports Committee domino tourney
Nine teams will battle for top honours when the South Turkeyne Sports Committee hosts a domino competition at the Guyana Legion Hall, Carifesta Avenue on Friday December 24 next. Among those in contention will be Guyana Prison Service, Under the Tree, Guyana’s Legion, Guyoil, Edward B. Beharry, Black Stallion Warriors, Sophia Massive, Rest Team [...]
