Ramotar fires back on Budget cuts
…says callous Opposition refused Govt. proposals By Gary Eleazar Heartless, irresponsible and poisonous were among Head of State Donald Ramotar’s choice words as he delivered his address to the nation last evening in reaction to the $21B slashed out of the 2012 Budget. Ramotar, in his address to the nation, which was broadcast live on [...]
Several injured in car/bus collision
A collision on the corner of Camp and Norton Streets Thursday evening left several persons who were travelling in an East/ West minibus sustaining injuries and becoming patients at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. According to reports, around 10:30 hours, a minibus filled with passengers was heading in a southern direction along [...]
Duo in Sand Hills murder gets death sentence
After deliberating for about 90 minutes the mixed jury in the Sand Hills murder trial yesterday returned with a guilty verdict for the two accused Dave Banwarie, 32, and Elmo Benedict, 30, both of Sand Hills, Berbice River. The men were sentenced to death by presiding Judge, Justice James Bovell-Drakes. The men were [...]
Luncheon says NCN is a private entity
As the fallout continues from the Oppositions’ slashing of over $21B from the National Budget, Government yesterday made it clear that the Opposition failed to present justifiable reasons for its decisions. Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, maintained that there are only a few reasons that could be advanced for the cutting [...]
Death threat to Chris Ram sent from ‘hacked’ PPP e-mail address – Freedom House
The People’s Progressive Party Civic has denied any involvement in the death threats against key opposition members. A statement out of Freedom House told of a report of a death threat issued against “anti-government activist” Christopher Ram who apparently “received death threats via a mail he received from an e-mail address linked to the [...]
An overblown situation
The verdict is out because the country is divided on the budgetary cuts. The government presented a $192.8 billion budget and proclaimed that it was the largest ever in the country. Indeed it should be because each year there is inflation. Should the government maintain the same level of spending each year every [...]
WHAT A COUNTRY WE LIVE IN!
If you did not cry when you viewed the screening of that Indian movie classic Dosti, then you must have a heart of stone. If you did not cry when looking at John Voigt play The Champ, then you have a strong constitution for emotional roller coasters. But if you did not cry when [...]
Dem boys seh…Is cut ass and kick ass
Since de opposition cut de money from de budget all people hearing is how some people get knock off and how some people gun hungry and de opposition tun development upside down. People now realize that dem owe money and got expense and children to mind. Dem boys seh that is now dem know [...]
Trinidad’s partial move to abolish appeals to the Privy Council is puzzling
Dear Editor, When I read a release from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Wednesday night that the CCJ welcomes the plan by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar to withdraw from the Privy Council and accede to the CCJ Appellate Jurisdiction, I was very happy, since I got the impression that [...]
The AFC should not trust the PNC/APNU
DEAR EDITOR, Throughout its history, the PNC/APNU has been a party of political scampishness. In 1964 the PNC ‘ratted’ and kicked out the United Force after the UF helped it to gain power through the backdoor, thanks to American meddling. There are some fundamental characteristics about the PNC/APNU. The two most glaring are poor [...]
Missing points and opportunities
DEAR EDITOR, Well, we are doing it again with taxpayers’ dollars. Strange, but we have not learned from the mistakes of others. The political blame game continues, and my hard earned taxes do little or nothing to comfort me on how it is spent. I recently took notice of the road works being [...]
Where has all the trust gone?
DEAR EDITOR, This lead question in a recent article in the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) professional journal seems just as timely and pertinent in our national affairs as indeed it is in our workplaces. The origins and implications of this collapse in ‘trust’ are manifold and of course cry-out for answers. [...]
Sammy’s flourish fails to save WI
Chanderpaul is Man-of-the-Series for his 346 runs at an average of 86.50 Roseau, Dominica – A flourishing half-century from Darren Sammy, failed to change the course of history and brought Australia a 75-run victory in a rousing conclusion to the third and final Digicel Test on Friday. Sammy batted with typical freedom, smoking [...]
Mayors Cup Final to be intense tonight
The finale of the Mayors Cup knock-out football competition is anticipated to be an electrifying affair today at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) when two top teams, Worthmanville and West Ruimveldt clash for the top prize of $500,000. The third-place playoff will be no different when West Ruimveldt Estate and Bourda, the two losing [...]
Johil Commercial invests in event
Johil Commercial yesterday disclosed its intention to invest in the upcoming President’s/Jefford Track and Field Classic that will be held at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Ground in Linden on May 20 and features Linden’s US-based Marian Burnett. Johil Commercial, a renowned local supplier of Mining and Farming equipment located on North Road, said that [...]
“Happy to be back in the national set-up” – Vurlon Mills
Talented striker Vurlon Mills has expressed his pleasure at returning to the national team for the first time in five (5) months, for the Golden Jaguars upcoming friendly international tour to Martinique and Guadeloupe from May 2 – 6. The 24-year old Mills has played nine (9) international for Guyana scoring five (5) goals since [...]
McIntosh stars as LTI defeat Multi to win; Linden Foundation blow out MHS for 3rd
VVR School’s Basketball Championship 2012 The 2012 Victory Valley Royals School’s Basketball tournament could not have asked for a better climax, as scores turned out to see Linden Technical Institute (LTI) win the championship trophy following an entertaining 63 – 50 points victory over the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School (Multi). Anyone randomly entering [...]
Linden Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Football Competition…
Hard Knocks, Amelia’s Ward Russians final Watched by a capacity crowd that resembled a Carnival atmosphere, Hard Knocks and Amelia’s Ward Russians recorded similar wins against their opponents to set up a mouth watering finale in this year’s edition of the Linden Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Futsal Football Competition. In semi-final [...]
Fudadin selected for England tour, Bishoo axed
Chanderpaul, Deonarine also included The Clyde Butts led West Indies selection panel yesterday named a 15-man squad for the tour of England with 26-year-old Guyanese left-hander Assad Fudadin set to make his first senior International tour along with 23-year-old Trinidad and Tobago fast bowler Shannon Gabriel. Dominican off-spinner Shane Shillingford who grabbed [...]
Bessessar confident ahead of tomorrow’s Drag Meet
Drag racer, Deyon Bessessar, is set to compete in the 1800cc category at tomorrow’s Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club Drag Meet which will be staged, at the South Dakota Circuit. Bessessar, who sped to victory in this category two years ago, is returning to the track for the second time and speaking with Kaieteur [...]
GRFU call to trials 15s squad for 2015 WC Qualifier
The following players have been called to trials for the Southern Caribbean Qualifying Round for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Guyana is scheduled to play Barbados on May 19th in Barbados and Trinidad on June 2nd at the National Stadium, Providence. According to a release, positive results from these games for Guyana would set [...]
Farfan & Mendes First Division Men’s Hockey League
The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) opens its 2012 hockey season tomorrow with the premiere outdoor competition of season in the Farfan and Mendes Men’s First Division Hockey League. The opening match between Defending Champions GCC and rivals Hikers will be held at the GCC ground from 16:30hrs following the second Division match between the [...]
GT&T 10/10 – the battle for final 4 places starts today @ Everest Gr.
At this stage, it’s only the best of the best that will lock horns with only the better teams advancing even further, the semi finals of the 3rd GT&T / Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport / Guyana Softball League 10/10 nationwide softball cricket competition; action is set for the Everest Cricket Club Ground, Camp [...]
Universal DVD/Universal Solutions T20 c/ship
A sustained and defining spell of fast bowling by Policeman Micheal Newland playing for Universal Solutions Tigers propelled his team to an easy 6-wicket semi final win over East Berbice Warriors and a place in the finals of the Universal DVD and Universal Solutions’ 7th Anniversary 2020 competition. They will meet The Universal DVD Titans [...]
Letter to the Sports Editor…Available resources is the key
Dear Editor, Wishful thinking is a great thing, but when one doesn’t have the resources available to have such thoughts become a reality, one would just have to keep dreaming…”We want to compete with the Jamaicans” was the KN headline in its Sunday, April 15, 2012 issue. We are not even considering the [...]
