‘Abortion doctor’ moves out of home
– as Health Ministry begins probe into teen’s death The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the death of 18-year-old Karen Bahdal from a botched and illegally performed abortion at a doctor’s ‘bottom house’ clinic. A source from the Health Ministry confirmed this yesterday but declined to elaborate. Police are also investigating the [...]
APNU willing to rotate House Speaker with AFC
Even as uncertainty lingers on the identification of a Speaker of the National Assembly for Guyana’s 10th Parliament, A Party for National Unity (APNU) is certainly not opposed to having the position rotated between opposition parties. Although the opposition parties compromising of the APNU and Alliance for Change (AFC) together have been able to [...]
New diplomatic appointments announced
Barbados gets Consul-General, Sattie Sawh confirmed for Canada The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday announced six new diplomatic postings, including the creation of a Consul General post for Barbados to handle immigration and trade matters there. Michael Brotherson, who joined the foreign services in 1991, has been identified as the country’s first Consul [...]
On the Economic front
Ordinary citizens can be forgiven if much of the economic news spewed out by the political elites either just passes over their heads or if taken in, just serve to confuse them further. All they know is that with Christmas just over, their wallets are empty. Take the claims about inflation. For quite a [...]
Bonfires of the inanities
Two political morbidities stood out in 2011. If Jimmy Carter was here, he would have asked the question; “Hasn’t this society dumped these things on the rubbish heap and made a huge bonfire of them long ago? Carter has long washed his hand of Guyana. One got the distinct impression that the Carter Centre believed [...]
GUYANA SHOULD BE BANNED FROM ALL REGIONAL CRICKET
If there is any complicity or involvement by the Guyana government in the padlocking of the offices of the Guyana Cricket Board of Control GCB), then this is perhaps the most ominous development in the country’s recent history, and signals that the forces within the administration that are both pursuing old and private agendas [...]
Dem boys seh…Is how much Irfaat pay
People want to know how Parliament does wuk suh one-sided. One minute it does pass some serious legislation bout things that it does claim to be in de best interest of de country. For example, de people claim how dem drivers getting way wid murder and that dem need legislation fuh control dem. Right [...]
The APNU-AFC-PPP Speaker debacle confirms Guyana’s failed political system
Dear Editor, This country is a basket case. There is no other way to put it. The real problem in Guyana’s political system is the political parties. Largely ethno-centric and dominated by selfish, inept and Machiavellian minds, these parties continue to hobble the development of this nation. November 28, 2011 was supposed to [...]
The question of extrusion
Dear Sir, In response to Professor Dr Suresh Narine’s letter published in the Stabroek News on Thursday 30th of October. I would like to reiterate: – The original news article which has generated this discussion clearly stated · “According to the Director, the institute developed an extrusion method, which allows for the production [...]
What’s with the Lotto?
Dear Sir, I am a concerned citizen of Guyana, and I am one of the persons who play Lotto. I would like to know where my money goes. I feel that the Government and the Lotto Company are involved in a scam, and the poor people who play lotto are suffering, they are [...]
The role of an editor in the presentation of journalism
DEAR EDITOR, In Guyana, we have a Press Association and a Media Owners Association. I hope by the publication of this letter, both organizations would seek to address some of the thorny issues in Guyana’s journalism. This correspondence is about the abuse of journalism by one of its longest serving servants, Adam Harris. [...]
An insult to Irfaan Ali
Dear Editor, Kindly permit me space in your newspaper to respond to an article published on page 2 of the Kaieteur News on Sunday January 1st, 2012 titled “Irfaan Ali builds mansion with pool-house”. After reading that article one gets the impression that Mr. Ali has built a mansion and a pool-house having [...]
GCB Lawyers request Dr. Anthony, ministry cease to interfere in cricket matters
In a letter to the Minister of Sport by Attorneys, Sanjeev Datadin and Navindra Singh of Whitworth Chambers Law Firm, the lawyers called for the interference in the cricket standoff by the government should cease. The Lawyers pointed to the fact that the cricket board office is on private property and the government and [...]
Clive Lloyd sacrifices local cricket for personal gain—GCB source
The presence of former West Indies cricket Captain, Clive Lloyd, on the Interim Management Committee (IMC) has been seen as a case of selling out Guyanese cricket. Some said that Mr. Lloyd has sacrificed local cricket for personal gain. He is aware of the International Cricket Council position on the involvement of Governments in cricket. [...]
Sports Minister threatens WICB
Guyana’s Minister of Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, has written to the President of the West Indies Cricket Board, Dr. Julian Hunte, indicating that the government IMC is prepared to send a team to the Regional T20 tournament. The letter dated Wednesday January 4, requested the WICB indicate by yesterday their willingness to accommodate a [...]
WICB stands ground on Guyana’s issue
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today wrote to the Minister of Sport of Guyana, Dr. Frank Anthony in response to a letter from the Minister to the WICB on January 4th. The WICB outlined to Minister Anthony that it strongly desires to have the Guyana team participate in the Caribbean [...]
‘Guinness Greatest in da Streets’ was an overwhelming success – Joao
-Cole concurs By Rawle Welch Marketing Executive of Banks DIH Carlton Joao, speaking with Kaieteur Sport via telephone yesterday about the performance of the ‘Guinness Greatest in da Streets’ Futsal Football Tournament, said that last year’s competition was an overwhelming success and plans are in train to ensure that this year’s event is even [...]
Walks say one walk in the park made him the player he is today
One of Guyana’s best junior rugby players, Breon Walks would have never been the player he is today if he had listened to his friends and had lacked self-esteem. Walks, who represented Guyana on more than one occasion, said that he was unsure on whether he would have been successful at the game. “I never [...]
APEX Insurance Brokers Rapid Chess Tournament fixed for this Sunday
Following a successful year of activities in 2011, officials of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) will commence activities with the Apex Insurance Brokers one-day rapid chess tournament at the Keishar’s Sports Club, 1 Hadfield Street Werk-en-Rust on Sunday January 8.Activities get underway at 09:00hrs with the registration period and subsequently the tournament will get [...]
GABBFF to hold AGM on Sunday
A new Executive of the Guyana Amateur Body Building & Fitness Federation (GABBFF) will be elected on Sunday when that entity holds its Annual General Meeting on Sunday next at the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) Headquarters, Olympic House, High Street , Kingston . High on the agenda will be the elections of officer bearers along [...]
Sports Ministry to launch U-16 football training programme tomorrow
In an effort to enhance the development of football in Guyana the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport will launch an Under-16 Training Programme, the National Sports Commission Football Academy, from Saturday (tomorrow), January 07 from 08:00hrs – 10:00hrs at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Complex, Carifesta Avenue. The programme will [...]
Trevor Porter: Guyana’s latest FIFA Assistant Referee
Aims to maintain high standard Guyana has produced many top class Assistant Referees since FIFA introduced specialist Assistant Referees known as Linesmen after the 1990 World Cup. The likes of Lawrence ‘Sparrow’ Griffith, Collin ‘BL’ Aaron and recently, the younger brigade of Dion ‘Mr. Cool’ Inniss and Venton Mars, Rollin Tappin and [...]
GNRA activities commence Feb 4
The Guyana National Rifle Association will commence all shooting activities from February 4 after their Annual General Meeting. The AGM is scheduled for January 26 at 18:00hrs at the Bank of Guyana roof garden. Reports and elections of office bearers will be the high point of the agenda. Currently 9mm ammunition will not [...]
Letter to the Sports Editor…A Tribute to ‘Mr. Fundamental’, the Late Phillip George
Why was this amputee never given a Medal of Service? Dear Editor, Although he never couched a senior national team, Phillip George was probably one of the Land of Many Waters most successful coaches ever when it came to local club basketball. After dominating the third and second division competitions for several years [...]
Essequibians blame Guyoil for tainted gasoline
Some Gas Station reopen, vehicle owner want compensation for damages All Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) gas stations on the Essequibo Coast were closed on Wednesday after the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) found that the gasoline they were selling was contaminated. But yesterday, some of the Guyoil gas stations were reopened after the company’s truck withdrew [...]
