What it means to leave a position in less than good standing
Dear Editor, Recent events caused me to reflect on what it means to leave a position in less than good standing. I recall my own experience of being separated from arguably a position of influence and having to accept the subsequent changes in my relationships. I must admit though that it was due to the [...]
Text book racket at Education Ministry…Cheques worth hundreds of million prepared before contracts awarded
State auditors working on the Ministry of Education 2010 accounts, uncovered serious discrepancies over the ordering of $110M worth in textbooks. Systems were manipulated and almost $62M remained undelivered at the time of the audit. The indication now is that, there was a huge racket on at the Ministry involving the ordering of textbooks. The [...]
Abandoned at Merriman Mall…Baby Moses now seven months old
He was found newborn, naked and abandoned on Merriman Mall seven months ago. His rescuers wrapped him in a jersey and took him to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. Today, thanks to those rescuers, the hospital’s staff and Social Workers, the ‘miracle baby’, is not only in good health, but has also found a [...]
NICIL transactions under Jagdeo tenure for special attention – Carl Greenidge
“If Mr. Brassington believes that he operated properly within the law then he has nothing to worry about.” The National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) was never meant to be a ‘slush fund’ for the Government. This comment was made by former Finance Minister Carl Greenidge who was one of the key [...]
Former Minister’s son implicated in Customs fraud
A former Government Minister’s son who manages a popular Main Street nightspot was reportedly detained and then released on Friday after Customs discovered a significant quantity of Johnny Walker Black Label whisky in a container. The shipment which was not initially declared was found during a random inspection on a city wharf by Customs. [...]
Valiant advocate for the vulnerable… Syeada Manbodh is a ‘Special Person’
Pull Quote: “I always tell those willing to listen that if they love and are kind to their animals they will be loved and protected in return.” By Gary Eleazar There are many that talk the talk, but few that walk the walk, and when some say that it’s a dirty job but somebody’s [...]
Dem boys seh…De jump suit waiting fuh more people
De Ali Baba gone and a new Baba come. This one suppose to bring happiness and nuff joy. De whole country get a new one and like any new baba in a home people expect de new baba fuh cry different, fuh laugh, fuh bring a lot of joy. De new baba does [...]
Stephenson storms to another 2012 CARIFTA qualifying time
-van Lange rewrites Stephenson’s 100m freestyle rec. Continuing her superb work in the waters of the National Aquatic Centre (NAC) on day three of the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) annual Mashramani Meet yesterday, Jessica Stephenson was able to record another CARIFTA qualifying time. On day two of the GASA Meet, Stephenson attained her first [...]
Reifer, Walton half-centuries keep CCC alive
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Positive half-centuries from Raymon Reifer and Chadwick Walton propped up Combined Campuses and Colleges and gave them a fighting chance, heading into the final day of their third round clash with Guyana yesterday. Reifer stroked an accomplished 89 while Walton added an unbeaten 75, to ensure CCC batted the [...]
Amateur boxing has new home in Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym
Several years after Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis became Guyana’s first world champion, the gym built to commemorate the feat, the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym, has been designated the home of amateur boxing when government official, Odinga Lumumba handed over the keys to the institution to executive members of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) [...]
NaMilCo Football Festival…GFC, Fruta Conquerors favoured for today’s matches
Georgetown Football Club (GFC) and hosts Fruta Conquerors should start as favourites to advance in this year’s NaMilCo Football Festival which is set to continue today, at the Tucville ground. In the opening fixture, GFC take on Flamingo from 18:00 hrs and that will be followed by the clash between Fruta Conquerors and Charlestown [...]
Mayors Cup adopts different format but organizer promises more action
Football fans are in for their regular treat when the annual Mayor’s Cup Football championships get underway from Friday March16 and culminates on Sunday April 8 next. Organizer of the event, Lennox Arthur assures that the action this year would be riveting since the format has undergone changes for a more exciting competition. [...]
Former GBBC treasurer, Trevor Arno conveys sympathy on Mohan Persaud’s passing
Former member and judge of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC), Mohan Persaud has passed away and the boxing community is much the poorer for the loss. Mr. Persaud drew his last breath on February 14 last after enduring a period of illness. Former Secretary of the GBBC, Trevor Arno, who once [...]
Action continues in the Preparatory T10 Softball Cricket Tournament
The action in the Preparatory T10 Softball Cricket Tournament now enters the 6th week and cricket lovers have been entertained by top class batting bowling and fielding. The action continues with several exciting encounters and cricket lovers would not want to miss out on the action. The fixtures for the week are: Male [...]
BCB Special Events Committee leading huge revolution in cricket
Over the past four years, Berbice cricket has undergone major changes and development and most of its successes can be linked to the outstanding work and visionary planning of the Berbice Cricket Board Special Events Committee. The Committee was set up by then acting BCB President Keith Foster who had just replaced elected [...]
Rogers confident of victory in CABOFE championship bout against Dexter Marques
By Samuel Whyte Orland ‘Pocket Rocket’ Rogers recently broke a prolonged losing streak with a first class thrashing of Barbadian Selwyn Lett and that victory has boosted his morale so much that he has promised a similar fate for Dexter ‘The Kid’ Marques when the two clash for the Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) [...]
Entries pour in for Ryan Crawford Mashramani Horserace meet
With the opening act of the 2012 horseracing season one week away after more than two months rest, the principals of the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf club has heightened preparations for the season opening meet now slated for Sunday February 26th at the Clubs facility, Alness Corentyne, Berbice. A whopping $5M in cash, [...]
Flying Ace Cycle Club hold annual Mashramani race on Mash Day
The Flying Ace Cycling Club of Berbice will on Thursday February 23 stage their annual 45-miles cycle road race in observance of Mashramani celebrations. According to coordinator Randolph Roberts, the race which is open to Berbicians only and members of the Flying Ace Cycling club, will pedal off at 08:30hrs from the Marks [...]
Kashif and shanghai sponsors school event
The Kashif and Shanghai Organisation last week presented an undisclosed Sponsorship package to the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School for a Pageant they hosted last night at the MSC Ground. Shareef Major (left), son of Aubrey Shanghai Major presented the Trophy to The Head Master Of CWSS.
GT&T 10/10 Registration closes tomorrow
Playoffs to bowl off on March 3rd; first draw in SUV promotion set for this week The hours are winding down for teams to complete registration in order to be a part of the GT&T 10/10 nationwide male and female softball cricket competitions, registration will close tomorrow, February 20, 2012. Teams have [...]
Letter to the Sports Editor…Setting the record straight on the swimming pool issue
Dear Editor, It is indeed sickening and sad to see the level that the President of Guyana Amateur Swimming Association, Alex Graham stooped to. I am the supervisor who overlooks the Administration of the National Aquatic Centre and the Colgrain Pool. The Director of Sport received a correspondent from Dr. Karen Pilgrim that [...]
Lovell wants GCF to adopt UCI competition rules
By Edison Jefford The Cyclists Representative on the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), Kennard Lovell wants the federation to adopt the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI: International Cycling Federation) age category rules, especially as it relates to the Masters’ category. Lovell told Kaieteur Sport yesterday in a brief interview that the GCF Masters’ category begins [...]
Cavalcade of Sports on today in Berbice for Mashramani
The New Amsterdam Stelling Road (Matthew Allen Road) will today be a hive of activity as Berbicians from all walks of life trek to the venue for the Cavalcade of Sport organised by the New Amsterdam 2012 Mashramani/Republic Anniversary Committee in collaboration with the Mayor and Town Council of New Amsterdam. The committee [...]
Processed oats and the illusion of an Olympic Gold medal
By Michael Benjamin As the 2012 London Olympic looms, Guyanese sports ambassadors are getting ready to represent their country at undoubtedly the most prestigious international sports forum. While every Guyanese would wish to line the route and welcome home those that would have procured phenomenal accolades, the reality is, when the games would [...]
The border question must be brought to a satisfactory conclusion
Dear Editor, A formal communiqué has not been issued from the mini-summit between President Ramotar and his Surinamese counterpart President Bouterse, but what we know of the discussions so far is encouraging. One glaring omission so far is the question of our border dispute with Suriname. I am hoping that the two leaders [...]
