Dealer blows lid on Education Ministry’s book scam…Billions spent on outdated text books
- manipulates procurement procedures “You have to understand that there is no clear-cut text book policy in Guyana. Many of the books being ordered…there is no way to determine whether they are relevant to the curriculum or not. So books are being ordered and sometimes even the teachers don’t want them.” A local book dealer [...]
‘Cow thief’ caught butchering animal
– says we buy skinned animals Police swooped down on an illegal butcher shop in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara and arrested three persons on Mashramani Day. The three were caught red-handed with stolen cows, sheep and goat. It is alleged that they had used a car (PFF2995) to transport the animals to [...]
Jagdeo’s Latest secret deal …Legislation to mandate ethanol/gasoline blend in pipeline
…as Ansa McAl eyes energy/fuel market With one regional conglomerate looking to invest millions of dollars in Guyana to establish an ethanol plant the question of legislation mandating an ethanol/gasoline blend has again surfaced. Such legislative action was confirmed by Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy. This publication posed the question to the Agriculture [...]
Accomplished trade unionist, Samuel Fraser, is a ‘Special Person’
Pull quote: “Back in the old days, persons had nowhere to go, so they stayed on and fight when faced with challenging work-related issues and matters, but today, instead of staying and fighting, they say ‘I goin’ to the Islands, I ain’t able. And because of this, it weakens the root of the movement.” [...]
Are the Jagdeoites setting up President Ramotar for a fall?
Dear Editor, It is clear that Donald Ramotar is surrounded by confidantes, loyalists and soup drinkers from the era of Bharrat Jagdeo. In fact, there is no one who appears to have been a Donald Ramotar pick in Cabinet and his inner advisory circle. He is mobbed by Jagdeoites. That is a dangerous [...]
David Dabydeen is more of a politician than a scholar
Dear Editor, I refer to David Dabydeen’s letter in the Feb 2 edition of KN (“Modernization of the UG Library should be our top priority.” I never liked David Dabydeen, seeing him as someone who puts political sycophancy in front of scholarship (not that I think Dabydeen is any outstanding Guyanese scholar). I [...]
GuySuCo is a reflection of Guyana; obsessed with race, stubbornly clinging to old methods
Dear Editor, Sugar is in the news once again, and as has been the case for the past decade, it is no good news. Strikes and Blairmont and Wales and, of course the major revelation by Kaieteur News February 22, 2012; “GuySuCo racks up US $40M debt to local banks, creditors- Overseas banks [...]
The stance taken by the DPP in the Henry Greene case is sound
Dear Editor, I stand with the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) with her position on the Henry Greene rape allegation. Like her, I also believe that a lot of the issues which Mr. Greene sought to challenge, and which he claims are sufficient to bar the Acting Police Commission et al from prosecuting [...]
What have we learnt over five decades of poor leadership?
Dear Editor, During the last election campaign, candidate Mr. D. Ramotar was advertized as a UG-trained economist. We had previously seen no mention or evidence of a successful or leadership role of this candidate in any business or Govt. enterprise. Mr. Ramotar came into our consciousness after he was personally handpicked by Mr. Jagdeo [...]
It is our hope to have this system automated shortly
Dear Editor, Further to my letter captioned “The processing of Driver’s Licences is manual, but will be automated later this year’, which was published in the Thursday, February 23, 2012 edition of the Stabroek News newspaper, I wish to state clearly that the interim system referred to is NOT in relation to the [...]
Anna Regina Town Council needs to do much more about garbage disposal
Dear Editor, The disposal of garbage in region two has become an issue, but I do hope that with the acquisition of a garbage disposal truck by the Anna Regina Town Council, residents of this region will be better able to dispose of their waste, so we can have a more beautiful and [...]
NaMilCo Football Festival…Riddim Squad replaces Alpha United in semi-finals
-Fruta Conquerors and GDF to battle for place in final By Rawle Welch The chosen departure from the NaMilCo Football Festival by defending champions Alpha United has given Riddim Squad another opportunity to progress further in the competition when they go up against Beacons in the first of two semi-finals today, at the [...]
National Sevens ruggers at the National Stadium
The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) National Sevens Team currently in preparation for the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2012 which will be staged from March 23-25 held an intense practice session at the National Stadium yesterday. The team which recently returned from a warm-up tournament in Las Vegas, USA will [...]
Karters on show today at GMR&SC
Despite the fact that some of the top motor racing drivers have consented to participate in the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club Fun –Day today, at the club’s Headquarters on Albert Street, it is predicted that the rivalry among the upcoming young brigade will dominate the day’s activities. Most of the young karters [...]
Thomas United FC Mash Challenge Cup set to resume
Alpha drafted in, to compete from quarter finals The Thomas United Football Club (TUFC) 52nd Anniversary Mash Challenge Cup is set to resume on Tuesday February 28 at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground in the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden with double header rivalry. Four home based clubs will be on show with the respective [...]
Golden Jaguars coach laments infrastructural void as team continue preparations
Even as Guyana’s premiere football team, the Golden Jaguars, heats up preparation for their participation in the second stage of the FIFA World Cup football qualifiers, scheduled for later this year, coach of the squad, Jamal Shabazz, has lamented the paucity of adequate training venues to augment their chances of doing well. Mr. [...]
Guyana wobble against Jamaica in Regional 4Day cricket
Guyana wobbled yesterday to be all out for 294 after batting first on the second day of the fourth round regional first-class Day/Night match in Antigua. Resuming on 217-6, Guyana wobbled a bit as Royston Crandon 32, and Assad Fudadin 39 picked up from where Leon Johnson 72 and Narsingh Deonarine 89 left [...]
NSC/GTTA Mashramani Table Tennis Championships…Corlette/Nedd, Johnson/Duncan win doubles titles
Stefan Corlette and Akeicia Nedd teamed up yesterday to defeat Elishaba Johnson and Nevaeh Clarkston 11-7, 8-11, 11-7 and 11-4 to win the junior mixed doubles title when the Mashramani Table Tennis Championships continued. Jeremy Singh and Salanas Jackman, and Priscilla Greaves and Miguel Wong were given joint third place when the conclusive [...]
GCB – Getting it Right
We at the GCB had decided during last week to remain quiet and observe what will be the result of Mr. Lloyd’s IMC meetings across the country. We are satisfied that contrary to reports in the state media he was well informed that the NDC controlled grounds are in a state of disrepair [...]
The GFA need to meet with the GFF says Lumumba
In erasing any doubts, the President of Guyana’s top football club, Alpha United, Odinga Lumumba, in company of the club’s Vice President, Steve Ninvalle and Coach, Wayne Dover, updated the media in a short briefing on their withdrawal from the NaMilCo Football Festival which is sanctioned by the Georgetown Football Association (GFA). The [...]
Thirty young fast bowlers attend clinic held by BCB
Continuing their aim to set a firm foundation with the focus on youth investment and development, the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) recently hosted a Fast Bowlers Clinic which attracted Thirty (30) promising young fast bowlers drawn from clubs across the Ancient County. Organised by the Special Events Committee (SEC) of the Board, the [...]
Kennard Memorial Turf Club horserace meet entries close March 4
Entries for the Kennard Memorial Turf Club Phagwah Meet close on Saturday March 4. An exciting day of races and unbridled fun is planned for the club’s Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne Berbice headquarters on Sunday March 11 where seven races have been planned. No late entries will be accepted and Owners and trainers [...]
Ramdhani siblings among title winners in Mash Badminton C/ships
The Guyana Badminton Association/National Sports Commission Annual Junior Mashramani Tournament continued at the Queens College Badminton Courts last Friday with the Ramdhani siblings clinching titles. Priyanna Ramdhani defeated Kara Abrams: 21-10, 21-2 to claim the U-13 Girls title, while she defeated Varsha Boodram: 21-15, 14-21, 21-10 to claim the U-15 crown. Her brother, [...]
Historic Coaching and Educational posters unveiled by RHTY&SC & BCB
Cricket Development in the Ancient County has been taken to another level on Saturday February 18, 2012 when the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) and the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) unveiled two educational and coaching posters. The multi coloured posters were published as the two entities continued their collaborative efforts [...]
Zalata XI impressive in Preparatory t10 softball cricket tournament
Play in the Guyana Softball League Preparatory t10 softball cricket tournament sponsored by Moonlite Trading, Regal Stationery & Computer Centre, Elegance Jewellery & Pawnshop and Mike Copy Centre continued last weekend and Zalata XI, an U-17 team, upstaged their more seasoned counterparts to clinch the East Coast Zone of the competition. MALE OPEN: [...]
