Gov’t finally releases major contract documents
- Marriot, Amaila, airport Under constant pressure to come clean on massive infrastructure projects, the Donald Ramotar government yesterday released the contracts for some of the most contentious deals signed by the former Bharrat Jagdeo government. Contracts were released for the access road to the Amaila Falls Hydro Electricity Project site, the prospective Marriott Hotel [...]
AFC demands government come clean on specialty hospital
The Alliance for Change (AFC) yesterday called on government to come clean with the Guyanese taxpayers on the costs for the proposed Specialty Hospital project at Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara. During a press conference at Sidewalk Café, the party pointed out that in the 2011 Budget, an initial sum of $150M was provided for works [...]
Man gets Death Sentence
…accomplice cops plea deal The first local murder trial that utilized the Plea Bargain Act of 2010 ended yesterday with accused Burt Lancaster being sentenced to death for the April 2006 murder of taxi driver Deonarine Sookdeo by Justice Dawn Gregory. Despite stringent argument and a constitutional motion by defence attorney Basil Williams, the jury [...]
US$5M contracts approved to finish sections of Amaila Falls road
The government yesterday announced the award of an additional US$5M in contracts to complete the Amaila Falls road project, but remains stumped in making a decision on what appears to be the two toughest sections of the road to complete. The government made a decision to divide the road into sections and award contracts for [...]
Venezuela objects to Guyana’s move for expanded continental shelf
Venezuela has formally restated its claims to western Essequibo, according to that country’s Foreign Ministry. The statement stems from an application Guyana has placed before the United Nations (UN) to extend its continental shelf by a further 150 nautical miles. The application is viewed as critical to Guyana, which has in recent times been [...]
The rising flames of chutzpah
Is it possible that if the PPP had lost the plurality vote, it would have accepted the electoral result? Given its present rejection of the parliamentary configuration, it is plausible to say it would not have done so. There is noting complex about the 2011 election results. Under the Constitution, a party can win the [...]
END THE QUARRELING!
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) had to know when they agreed for Mr. Carl Greenidge to be their shadow minister of finance that the PPP would try to pick him apart. APNU knew about the political baggage that the former Minister of Finance carried and therefore must not be surprised that the PPP [...]
Dem boys seh…Uncle Donald open de secret
De Waterfalls Boss Man cry yesterday. Some people was passing by he office when dem hear sniffing and sobbing. Dem go and look fuh Uncle Adam to see wha happening. De story de man tell mek Uncle Adam and all cry. Uncle Donald release all dem contract that de Rat was hiding. Dem boys [...]
The age of collaboration has arrived
Taking the public into its confidence is the hallmark of a good government. Every plan that a good government conceives involves the collaboration with the public because they are the people whose money would be involved and they are the beneficiaries of any project. Indeed, the government is merely the representative of the [...]
Bosai’s proposed expansion should be viewed with some level of concern
DEAR EDITOR, The proposed expansion by Bosai Mining Company should be viewed with some level of concern given the Company’s history of environmental non-compliance. This concern is further exacerbated by the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment’s admission that “development comes at a cost”. It must be acknowledged that Bosai inherited a wide [...]
The Falklands have always been British
DEAR EDITOR, 2012 will see the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands conflict which followed Argentina’s illegal invasion of the Islands. Ahead of commemorative events both on the Falklands Islands and in the UK, it is worth reflecting on some of the facts, including those enshrined in international law, against a background of unfortunate [...]
A new democracy
DEAR EDITOR, The decision of the Attorney General (AG) to have the court pronounce on the composition of the parliamentary committees bodes well for the society as we strive to develop and strengthen our various branches of government and resolve our differences. The AG’s decision presents us the rare opportunity to simultaneously test the [...]
Organised crime is thriving now
DEAR EDITOR, Please allow me the space within your column to comment on an article published in the Sunday Stabroek of March 11, entitled, Guyana, ‘fertile ground’ for gangs and organised crime. This was a warning by Taylor Owen and Alexander Grigsby, “In Transit” Gangs and Criminal Network in Guyana. A working paper supplied [...]
Promotion and organisation of Cooperative Societies in Guyana
DEAR EDITOR, Over the past seven years we have been plagued by the flooding of our city and other parts of Guyana due to incessant rainfall. Our drains are encumbered with plastic bottles, sanitary boxes, plates and cups; garbage is being thrown in our drains, making it difficult for water to flow freely. The [...]
Referees/Judges to be trained in computerised scoring
-Five-day seminar opens at ‘Six Heads’ Gym Over the next five days, local boxing Referees/Judges are expected to benefit from the expertise of Association of International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) certified official, James Beckles, who began a seminar on computerized scoring yesterday, at the Andrew ‘Six Heads’ Lewis Gym in Albouystown. The Trinidadian-based expert will [...]
Vice Captain Dwayne Bravo says the “fire still blazing”
Kingstown, St Vincent — Enthusiastic all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been named vice captain of the West Indies team for the upcoming Digicel One-Day International Series against Australia. The 28-year-old replaced wicketkeeper/batsman Denesh Ramdin, who suffered a fractured right thumb and was replaced in the 13-man squad by Carlton Baugh. The elder Bravo is known for [...]
Fitness Express supports Morgan
Reigning champion seeking 4th overall title Fitness Express, a business entity located at John & Sheriff Streets, Campbellville exhibited beyond the shadow of a doubt that they understand their role when it comes to supporting athletes in their quest for glory after pledging full sponsorship to national powerlifter Randolph ‘The Accomplisher’ Morgan’s airfare. In its [...]
GuyOil /Tradewind Tankers ‘True Champions’ Volleyball Tournament…Big guns for final this Saturday
By Rawle Welch With the two teams to contest the final of this year’s GuyOil / Tradewind Tankers ‘True Champions’ Volleyball Tournament this Saturday decided, fans now have the opportunity to see the two best teams locally collide for the right to brag about who is really the true champion club in Guyana. Defending [...]
Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Tournament continues Saturday
– Campbellville and Tucville Secondary on one point each Excitement in the Scotiabank/Pepsi School Football Tournament is set to continue this Saturday with a double header, at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, starting at 09:30hrs. In the opening game, a Group ‘B’ fixture in the girls division, Lodge Secondary and Central [...]
Roll-call for biggest table tennis purse ever
– historic invitational tournament looms It was looming for quite sometime now, but on Saturday, the biggest active names in local table tennis will converge at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall to compete in the inaugural Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Invitational Championships. For the first time in the history of the [...]
RHTY&SC dedicates IOC 2011 Award to sponsors and supporters
The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) on Friday March 2, 2012 received its latest accolade in the 22-year history of the club after being presented with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) 2011 Award for Sports Development. The Club’s Patron Ms. Beverley Harper received the Award on behalf of the club [...]
BCB releases hectic schedule for 2012
The 2012 season of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) is set to bowl off on Saturday, March 17 according to a release from the entity’s Special Events Committee. In a release, it was indicated that the season is expected to be one of the busiest in the history of the County and players, [...]
Sport Minister, differently able community to discuss establishment of Paralympics org.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, has promised to soon engage organizations representing ‘differently-able’ persons to discuss the creation of a Paralympics organization in Guyana. The Minister anticipates that by this year-end, relevant mechanisms would be in place to see the establishment of a Paralympics organization here. He made that [...]
Thomas United suspends Challenge Cup until problems sorted out
Thomas United has suspended their52nd Anniversary Celebration Mash Challenge Cup and is calling on the Georgetown Football Association and the Guyana Football Federation to fix certain existing problems before they recommence the activity. A Letter released by the club also cites certain perceived vindictive tendencies by the GFA aimed at railroading the Thomas [...]
Hand in Hand 40 overs tourney starts next weekend in West Berbice
Hand in Hand Group of Companies 40 overs Cricket Tournament for teams in West Berbic is scheduled to bowl off on Sunday, March 25, at eight venues across Region 5. The tournament is one of several organised by the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) in the West Berbice area this year in an effort [...]
