Windee Algernon is GDF’S first female ‘full’Colonel
In a history making move, Windee Algernon became the first female full colonel of the Guyana Defence force. Her promotion was announced as the Annual Officers’ Conference opened. Colonel Algernon’s elevation to her new rank is also quite significant since she is the first serving member of any of the Caribbean’s armed forces to [...]
European Slide
For a while now there has developed a new genre in writing, dubbed “writing back to the Empire”. Ex-colonials from the old boondocks like India and Africa turned their gaze onto their old ‘masters’ and, with their newfound confidence, used their own experiences to dissect the latter. That dissection is now being conducted [...]
Dem boys seh…Dem secret deal is private matter
A lot of people frighten cuff. Some people know bout cuff to dem mouth. Dem boys plan fuh do that to de Rat. But people more frighten handcuff and foot cuff. De Rat handcuff Uncle Donald. He sign nuff international contract and none time he tell de people. He didn’t even tell Uncle [...]
GOOD NEWS; GREAT NEWS!
It is the best news yet in the country. Not only has the government been consistent in embracing parliamentary conventions, but even more impressive, it has announced that it behooves the government to adhere to recommendations of the courts. Now the courts can make either decision, recommendations or express opinions. The latter two [...]
It is amazing how graphic these facts are yet…
I wrote an article earlier this week on the frustration of our youths with the older folks whom they ought to look up to. Many of those youths that are marching in the streets and are being yelled at to go home are educated people. I taught many of them at UG. Take Annette Ferguson, [...]
A plea for an investigation
Dear Mr. Editor, We, the relatives request for an investigation into the death of assistant Superintendent of Police, Ivelaw Murray. We, the family members, wrote requesting a thorough investigation into the death of our beloved so that justice can be served. To date we have received no word from the authorities and hereby revisit [...]
Colin Croft volunteered to be South Africa’s ‘golliwog’
Dear Editor, I have known Colin Croft for most of my life. even before he was famous, and I cannot summarize how he arrived at the mental and cultural state to have voiced the utterances he presented in his Kaieteur News article on January 8, 2012. In that article he defined Forbes Burnham, Caribbean [...]
Fix those lamp posts
Dear Editor, To Members of Parliament we would like you all to see the electrical posts in Lombard Street and around Georgetown that are falling down. They need to be looked after because with the expected earth tremors and high winds predicted for this year it would be a disaster for Guyana if nothing [...]
A new course in the political arena
Dear Editor, A new year has begun with hopeful thoughts, positive reflections and expectations from the populace as the wind of change charters a new course in the political arena. The dynamics of real change, will not happen now; promises made will not be realized like magic, for reality resides in a different playground. But [...]
Review this housing programme
Dear Sir, Recently the Upper Corentyne Chamber Of Commerce and Mr. Bankay were on CTV Channel 19 (a local television station in Corriverton) to promote a housing area at No. 75 Springlands Garden, Corriverton. During the programme, which was impressive, I decided to visit the area with a view to purchasing a lot. However, [...]
Expose the songs for Mash
Dear Editor, I get so excited every Mash when the different song competitions are launched, I look forward to hearing all the new lyrics created by various artistes of Soca, Chutney and Calypso. Being a lover of Calypso I am more hyped in that direction. It is amazing how those Calypsonians can put together [...]
Windwards qualify for Caribbean T20 semis at Guyana’s expense
The Windward Islands fought and qualified for the semifinals of the Caribbean T20 cricket tournament in Barbados yesterday by 5 wickets on the Duckworth Lewis system. In a game affected by rain and having to employ the Duckworth Lewis system, the Windwards got past the Guyanese by reaching the required total after ensuring their superior [...]
Out of ring fight leaves Guyana’s Olympic boxing hopeful nursing injury
Guyana’s 2012 Olympic Games aspirant, Imran ‘Magic’ Khan’s preparations to the prestigious tournament encountered a slight setback after he was stabbed in his arm following an altercation with another man over a conversation with a young lady. Khan related that at around 15:20hrs yesterday afternoon he journeyed to the Dolphin Secondary School to pick [...]
Moody 6 hosts Dominoes Competition at Leonora
Moody 6 Dominoes team has organized a 15-team Competition for Sunday, January 26 at the Metal Shop, Leonora. According to a release from the Organisers, the winning team will receive $80,000 and a trophy, while the runner-up collects $40,000 and 3rd place $20,000. An entrance fee of $10,000 will be charged for each side [...]
3rd GT&T 10/10 Nationwide Softball Cricket Tourney…Co-sponsors proud to be on board; fans to cash in
A number of big companies including Banks DIH, Kings Jewellery World and the Guyana Lottery Company among others have teamed up with signature sponsor GT&T for the staging of the 3rd annual GT&T 10/10 Nationwide Softball cricket tournament which is set to bowl off on February 18, 2012. At the official launch of the [...]
Young karters looking to emulate F1 champions initial route
It has been the initial route taken by most of the top Formula 1 drivers in the world and even though Guyana is yet to produce a driver of the caliber of champions such as Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton or Fernando Alonso, many in local motor racing would know that they’ve all done a [...]
The K&S football spectacle will rise again but brutal introspection is necessary
Over the years the Kashif and Shanghai football extravaganza has been an integral part of local sports activity and no one could have faulted the shrewd administrative skills exhibited by the organizers in fashioning a top class tournament worthy of its salt. However, while acute administrative skill is a very important attribute towards the [...]
Hadi’s World Inc. softball begins Sunday
The Hadi’s World Inc., formerly the City Mall of Regent & Camp Sts., Male/Female nationwide softball cricket tournament begins Sunday throughout the country. The competition is being played in three categories: Male Open 15/15, Female Open 10/10, and Male over 40 yrs 25/25. Winning prizes for each category is $100,000 and a trophy, Runner-up [...]
Trinidad and Tobago brush aside Canada in Caribbean T20 encounter
Trinidad and Tobago brushed aside Canada by 8 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) via the D/L method after rain affected their Group-A match of the Caribbean Twenty20 tournament yesterday at Kensington Oval. T&T reached 91 for 2 off 14.2overs chasing a revised target after they had restricted Canada to 99 for 9. Ruvindu Gunasekera [...]
GUYSUCO legal fees in US…You have to go to GUYSUCO to get the information—Cabinet Secretary
Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, has directed all queries about monies paid by the Guyana Sugar Corporation to its international lawyers to the sugar company. Asked to comment on the legal costs incurred by the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO), to maintain its obligations to foreign lawyers, he declined to divulge the information [...]
Imam’s child sex probe…CIOG had sent suspect on leave
-police file likely for DPP today An Imam from the East Coast of Demerara, who is under investigations for allegedly molesting a number of boys under his tutelage, was sent on leave following the accusations, the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) said yesterday. The CIOG statement was one of two issued by the Muslim [...]
EU financial crisis…Billion$$$ in aid to Guyana unaffected-envoy
Europe’s financial crisis will not affect the billions of dollars in developmental program being carried out in Guyana, officials of the European Union (EU) said yesterday. According to John Caloghirou, Head of the Caribbean Unit of the European External Action Service (EEAS), the EU does not work on the basis of annual programs. [...]
Chinese usher in year of the Dragon
The New Year observance is the most important festival for the Chinese people, and Guyana’s Head-of State Donald Ramotar joined the celebration at the Chinese Embassy on Wednesday. The President along with key functionaries of the cabinet all joined and celebrated the Year of the Dragon. Dignitaries were entertained with dances from both the Chinese [...]
President makes inaugural address to GDF Officers
By Latoya Giles President Donald Ramotar has issued a stern warning to the Guyana Defence Force to ensure that it gets value for every penny that it spends. “After all we must be conscious that we still have many poor people in this country and we have to find resources to empower them to [...]
We do not issue firearms licences- Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs says that while it is involved in the process leading up to the approval of firearm licences, it does not issue the licences. The ministry’s stated position is in response to and an attempt to clear the air on recent statements made by the President of Guyana Gold and [...]
