Sunday December 25, 2011
GFA / Banks Beer Knockout Cup…Alpha, Camptown favoured for today
-another double-header on tomorrow Reigning club champions Alpha ‘the Hammer’ United with a fleet of past and present national players in their line-up will start as favourites for today’s quarter-finals feature clash against East Bank Demerara-based Riddim Squad in the lucrative GFA / Banks Beer Knockout Cup at the GFC ground. With players [...]
Saber rattling begins… GCB challenges Government’s IMC implementation
By Sean Devers Both the Presidents of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have expressed surprise that Clive Lloyd’s name has been publicly named by the Guyana Government as the Chairman of its Interim Management Committee (IMC) to take over the running of Guyana’s cricket, while the GCB [...]
Top class football in Linden as Caribbean Utd, Milerock advance in K&S extravaganza
A fair sized crowd was on hand to witness two top class encounters when action in the Kashif and Shanghai Football extravaganza continued at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground in Linden on Friday evening. In the first, Caribbean United of Barbados pulled out all the stops and meted out a 2-0 whipping to [...]
“Hope the game does not suffer due to Government’s IMC” – Says ‘Reds’ Perreira
VETERAN cricket commentator and former Chairman of the National Sports Commission Joseph ‘Reds’ Pereira said yesterday that he hopes the game of cricket does not suffer in Guyana, following the formation of the Interim Management Committee (IMC). “As I read about the formation of the IMC in the newspapers this morning, straight away my [...]
Co-operate Guyana throws weight behind Kennard Memorial Boxing Day Horserace meet
By Samuel Whyte Just one day before, all systems are in place for the Grand Annual Boxing Day Horserace meet organised by the Kennard Memorial Turf Club tomorrow, Monday 26th December, at the Club’s entity Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne. Close to $7M in cash and Trophies are up for grabs in what is expected [...]
Sarwan included in National 4-day trial match series
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has announced the schedule for a National trial match series in preparation for the 2012 WICB First-Class season and regular National Skipper and Test batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan is included in the squad. The programme begins with mandated fitness testing for all players at 08:00hrs on the 4th January, 2012 [...]
Dynasty Sports Bar organises massive 2-day Dominoes Competition
Some lucky teams will receive their Christmas bonus when Dynasty Sports Bar presents a massive two-day Countrywide 27 teams Dominoes Competition which starts tomorrow, at the Malteenoes Sports Club and ends the following day, at the Dynasty Sports Bar. Entrance fee per team is $10,000 and the first prize is $200,000 a trophy and [...]
2012 CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship – Cuba …Lady Jags confident of winning group
Driven by their motto, “Belief is the engine that triggers Action and Success”, Guyana’s Under-20 Lady Jags will be heading to Cuba early in the New Year a confident bunch seeking the Group honours and a place in the CONCACAF finals. While many persons will be enjoying the many delicacies and food at this [...]
The electorate has‘ given every leader in Parliament a share in Governance
Dear Editor, It was Aristotle who asked the question, “What is the best form of Government for a State?” There are many states/nations and many forms of Government today. Thus after the 2011 General Elections, the Government is that of the Peoples Progressive Party/Civic and the Parliament that of the Alliance for Change and [...]
Freddie Kissoon replies to GECOM
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter by GECOM in KN ((Dec 23), captioned, “GECOM seeks to educate Freddie Kissoon.” A careful reading of that correspondence would reveal the troubled nature of GECOM and for that reason GECOM as it now stands, should be completely and fundamentally overhauled. That letter is riddled with [...]
UNION OF THE GOVERNMENT AND MASSES AGENDA
Dear Editor, Minority governments can never be a precondition for the majority opposition in the legislature to internalize the illusion that, by virtue of its majority, it has an executive role. Under existing constitutional arrangements and given the election outcomes on November 28 last, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) remains the ruling party [...]
Bemused at the PPP’s antics over the appointment of Speaker
Dear Editor, The AFC is bemused at the PPP’s antics regarding the appointment of Speaker. They have to understand that the electorate has spoken and none of the parties should treat their mandates lightly, or believe that it can be bargained with, or compromised. The PPP has to also understand that there is [...]
IT’s TIME THAT GECOM COMES CLEAN ABOUT THE RESULTS OF REGION 10 SEAT DURING THE 2006 ELECTIONS
Dear Editor, With reference to a letter by GECOM’s press officer seeking to “educate” Mr. Freddie Kissoon (KN 23.12.2011 & SN 24.12.2011) on matters pertaining to GECOM’s management of the registration and electoral process, while I am sure that Mr. Kissoon will respond shortly in his own uniquely elegant manner, permit me to [...]
These gentlemen need to publicly say If this information is true
Dear Editor, In October there was a letter in the newspapers by Mr. Christopher Ram asking the Chief Election Officer to ensure that persons satisfy the eligibility criteria for election to the Guyana Parliament. It is being whispered Minister Leslie Ramsammy is a U.S. citizen and the APNU prime ministerial candidate Dr. Rupert [...]
Merry Christmas
Remember that a gift should be treasured; not only the ones that are wrapped but ones that are bestowed upon you. Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together, they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their [...]
New Agri Minister warns rice millers about outstanding payments
-10,700 tonnes of vegetables exported to CARICOM nations The country’s rice regulators have threatened to continue stepping up their campaign on millers who owe farmers millions. New Agriculture Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, singled out Mahaicony Rice Limited (MRL), one of the largest companies with a chain of mills stretching across Guyana, for the warning during [...]
One week after DPPs advice…Lumumba assault file gathering dust
It’s been more than a week since the Director of Public Prosecutions advised that Presidential Adviser, Odinga Lumumba, be charged and the file on the matter is beginning to gather dust. The DPP had advised that Lumumba be charged with assault committed on Presiding Officer, Onika Beckles, on November 28 last, Elections Day. When [...]
Florida visitor spends Christmas in GPHC
He came to Guyana to have a fantastic Christmas but instead, he is nursing wounds at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), after he was attacked by two cutlass wielding men last Tuesday, at Number 65 village, Corentyne The incident occurred minutes after 6:00 pm. Injured is 29-year-old Hardat Sampat who came from [...]
CHRISTMAS MESSAGES
From President Donald Ramotar, On the occasion of Christmas 2011, it is with joy and expectation that I extend on behalf of the Government of Guyana and myself and family, Christmas greetings to all Guyanese. This most eagerly anticipated event provides us with an opportunity for celebration and nostalgia and ushers in a season of [...]
Neesa Gopaul murder PI to continue next year
The murder preliminary inquiry (PI) of Queen’s College student, Neesa Lalita Gopaul, continued on Thursday last with the matter being adjourned until next year. Two police witnesses took the stand on that occasion in another hearing of the pre- trial session against the mother of the dead girl, Bibi Sharima Gopaul and her [...]
Boat captain found hanging
A 35-year- old boat captain, Carl Joseph, of the Batavia Community , Lower Cuyuni River, was discovered around 5:00pm yesterday , dangling lifelessly from a tree on the northern side of an island just off the Seventh Avenue beach area in Bartica. A the time of the discovery Joseph was clad only in his [...]
More organizations benefit from Food for the Poor benevolence
Food for the Poor Guyana Incorporated continues to dole out benevolence to organisations and individuals countrywide. Many of these are involved in community-based activities or are in need. Among the organizations benefitting from the latest wave of generosity were the Three Technical Institutes in Berbice — the New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI), the [...]
Christmas at the Psychiatric Hospital
Pull Quote: “Christmas here is very nice, we get to dance, sing, and eat fancy things and just have a nice time. I really don’t miss Christmas outside; they treat us nicely in here. Ask anybody.” – Inmate “John” By Rehana Ashley Ahamad Christmas is arguably the most thrilling and engaging time of year, when [...]
We Will Continue the Work of Nation Building
By Khemraj Ramjattan and Raphael Trotman November 28, 2011 marked a defining day in the history of our country. The people of Guyana have emerged the winners of the hotly contested elections fought on that date; by ensuring that no one party has the commanding authority of state and government. In this way, the [...]
