Time for direct action by taxpayers against NICIL
…Company now designed to deliberately disguise billions-Greenidge By Gary Eleazar The time has now come for the taxpayers of Guyana to take direct action against the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL). This is the opinion of Shadow Finance Minister, Carl Greenidge, who says that NICIL is now designed to [...]
US Govt. looks to complete Ed Ahmad’s prosecution in two weeks
….final pre-trial hearing set for Wednesday The final pre-trial hearing for Edul Ahmad, the indicted associate of former President Bharrat Jagdeo, has been set for Wednesday. Following this, the jury selection process will commence. Ahmad who is currently free on a bond had applied for permission to leave the New York jurisdiction to [...]
Trini teen murder…Fugitive, victim started secret relationship two years ago
by Michael Jordan Guyanese murder suspect Ramesh Sookram and his Trinidadian ex-girlfriend Nikita Ramischand started a secret relationship some two years ago, sources close to both families confirmed yesterday. Trinidad media have quoted family members of Ramischand’s as saying that the two met about three months ago when Ramischand’s father hired [...]
Govt. ‘stranglehold’ on Judiciary attracts bitter debate
- ‘put up’ with substantial amendment or ‘shut up’ – AG By Gary Eleazar The autonomy of the local judiciary and its independence from political control by the executive branch of government on Thursday evening came into focus when A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)’s motion, calling on the House to ensure that [...]
The resurrection of the nationalisation idea in Guyana
There are serious apprehensions developing in Guyana about the position adopted by the combined opposition. These apprehensions have arisen because of the cuts instituted to the Budget by the combined opposition and by something the president said was proposed by the opposition in respect to the Berbice River Bridge. The cuts inflicted by the [...]
Dem boys seh…Brazzy shorts and Marcie T-back in trouble
When you entrusted wid people thing and you mess around wid it you does end up in court. If de police don’t charge you people does tek private action and sue you fuh everything, down to you draws and you bukta. Brazzy don’t wear bukta because dem don’t mek fuh he size. He got [...]
It is all about public disclosures
It has been a long time since an issue has attracted the attention of the national media and the nation to such levels as the one involving the National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited. Indeed, political issues, because they affect everybody, would form a talking point. There would be arguments for and against. Criminal [...]
The inner workings of NICIL continue to baffle us
DEAR EDITOR, The inner workings of the state-established so-called private company NICIL continues to baffle readers, as revealed in KN’s news article, “NICIL controls revenue of several major government entities,” (May 11). NICIL was reportedly established under the Hoyte administration in July 1990 primarily to handle divestment of government entities. But did the constitutional [...]
The challenges faced living in Guyana
DEAR EDITOR, I have been traveling to Guyana for the past two years. People from home often ask me, “Why do you like Guyana? Isn’t it just scary, uncomfortable and inconvenient?” Challenge Although I was born and lived 17 years in Guyana, living in Guyana is challenging for me. I can live with the [...]
Using the benefits of former U.S presidents as justification for our Act is not sober reasoning
DEAR EDITOR, Vishnu Bisram’s letter dated 05/09/12 and published in the Stabroek News under the caption “Critics of the former presidents benefits act should look at what is done in the US” exposes the wrongs of this Act rather than provides justification for it. Mr. Bisram, in his attempt to provide support for the [...]
CAL and Trinidad can’t be trusted
DEAR EDITOR, The arrival of Surinam Airways (SLM) over the skies of Guyana comes at a critical time when Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) is facing major financial troubles and that is compounded with the demise of REDjet Airlines which brought competition to CAL on the Antigua, Barbados and Trinidad routes. Experts are predicting more [...]
The PPP intended all along to use the budget to call a snap election
DEAR EDITOR, The PPP is a decrepit political organization. It thinks hegemony and acts depravity. The PPP does not view politics from the pulpit of honesty, decency, transparency, accountability and openness with the public and its supporters. The PPP made an early decision to use the budget as a tool to force an [...]
Humphrey’s Bakery sponsors Roraima Bikers Club team for three stage race
– pedals off today in Berbice Humphrey’s Bakery & Farm Products along with cycling enthusiast Raymond Perez have combined efforts to sponsor Roraima Bikers Club (RBC) 7-member team for the 46th Independence three-stage cycle road race which pedals off today in the Ancient County of Berbice. Leading RBC’s quest for the team [...]
First Int. Cup Guyana vs Canada set for Stadium today
GT&T male & female 10/10 c/ships on the line The Third-Edition of the GT&T 10/10 Nationwide Softball cricket competition ran in conjunction with the Guyana Softball League and the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport is set for an action-packed finale today at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Just over two months ago, [...]
Justin Gatlin beats Asafa Powell in Diamond League in Doha
World indoor champion Justin Gatlin staked his claim as a contender for the Olympic 100m with victory in Doha’s Diamond League meeting in 9.87 seconds. The American overhauled Asafa Powell in the final 30m to edge out the Jamaican by one hundredth of a second. Olympic champion Usain Bolt opened his 2012 campaign with [...]
Ansa Mc Al offers support under Smalta
Builders Lumber Yard also aboard Ansa Mc Al Trading Limited yesterday offered support to the President’s/ Jefford Track and Field Classic III under its Smalta brand, cementing its place as another of the permanent partners of arguably the country’s most prestigious athletics competition. “We are excited to be on board for the third [...]
South Turkeyen Sports Committee stages Pre-Independence 5-a-side penalty shootout
The South Turkeyen Sports Committee will be staging a Pre-Independence 5-a-side penalty shootout and small goal football competition tomorrow morning on the National Cultural Centre tarmac starting at 09:00hrs. To date, several teams have enlisted for participation including Sophia, Lodge, Tiger Bay, Vryheid’s Lust, Kitty and East Ruimveldt among others. Each team is [...]
GFSCA donates $100,000 to DCC
Members of the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) donated $100,000 cash to the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) following a night match played recently at the DCC Ground. The money will go to the purchasing of a Brush Cutter to aid the club in the upkeep of their ground. Floodlights, an association populated by a [...]
UK based football coach disappointed with local situation
Identifies young talent for possible scholarship Peter Barry, a former national football coach now residing in England, continues to demonstrate staunch love for his country, but while eager to enact the necessary provisions to enhance opportunities for budding Guyanese footballers, the football stalwart is somewhat disappointed by the standard of the sport and the general [...]
Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy Tournament on today
– Lodge Secondary girls trounce New Campbellville 3-0 Scotiabank/Pepsi School Football Academy continues with four games at two venues, Tucville ground and Ministry of Education ground today from 10am. East Ruimveldt and Lodge will square off in a male game in the first match at the Tucville ground, while St George’s High and [...]
GBFA Inter-Schools Competition…NSSS, CWSS, SOE and MHS win on opening day
New Silvercity, Christianburg / Wismar, School of Excellence and Mackenzie High were the teams in winners’ row when the Guyana Beach Football Association (GBFA) Inter-Schools Competition opened at the Christianburg facility. In the opening game, New Silvercity (NSSS) beat Wismar Secondary 6-1 with Jonathan Fredericks hitting in a brace in the 3rd and [...]
Police Progressive Youth Club Relay Festival & Take away lunch set for May 27
– Club hopes for event to be annual Guyana’s defending Track and Field Club for the Digicel National under-23 Games and President/Jefford Classic Games, Police Progressive Youth Club (PPYC), will be hosting a Relay Festival Track Meet under the name ‘Police Progressive Youth Club 2012 Relay Festival’ on May 27th at the Police Sports [...]
BCB issues stern warning to cricketers
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has taken note of the unbecoming attitude of several cricketers who leave the County to fulfill contractual duties overseas without the courtesy of informing the BCB. In a statement issued by the Board, declares that every player in Berbice, especially the seniors are fully aware of the requirements [...]
Teams for BCB/Berbice Chamber of Commerce Independence Day 20/20 named
The organising committee of the Independence Day 20/20 tournament scheduled for the Albion Sports Complex on May 26 has released the names of three of the four teams slated to participate; Berbice Titans, Hits & Jams Superstars and the Berbice Karibee Elephant Boyz. Titans would be led by West Indies ‘A’ Captain Veerasammy [...]
TGI tags June for normal cement supply as another shipment arrives
Guyana’s biggest supplier of cement, TCL Guyana Inc. (TGI), is aiming to regularize the local market by next month even though industrial problems continue at its Trinidad base. Yesterday, the company received 4,350 metric tonnes (MT) of cement and supplies are on target to meet the 17,000MT for this month, a statement said [...]
