BCB Special Events Committee achieves historic 100th programme for 2012
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) under the Presidency of the Keith Foster continues to be the shining example when it comes to dedicated work and progress even as the entity faces its fair amount of challenges. The BCB at the start of 2012 had set itself a target of 75 activities/programmes after completing a total [...]
Bartica student wins inaugural Malta Supreme Chess tourney
Bartica Secondary School student Daryl Joseph placed first in the inaugural One-Day Malta Supreme Rapid Chess tournament held on Sunday July 1 at the Bartica Secondary School. The fifth form Science student edged past his nearest rival, second place winner and teacher Julia Do Campo of Three Miles Secondary. Yusuf Hinds, also of placed third; [...]
The recent rise of pessimism
It must have been heartbreaking for the average Guyanese citizen to see what is taking place in the land of optimism, an optimism born out of the results of the November 28 national elections. The 10th Parliament is about to go into recess. When it comes back into session, it will be close to a [...]
START WITH THE GUYANA POLICE FORCE
If the government is serious about corruption it should begin its anti-corruption campaign within the most corrupt institution in Guyana: the Guyana Police Force (GPF). And a good place within the GPF is traffic. It is an open secret in Guyana that many new recruits to the Guyana Police Force favour placements within the traffic [...]
GHB & Hockey fraternity mourns loss of Hon. Sect. Elton Gregory Sills
The Hockey fraternity in Guyana is in a state of shock following the passing of long serving Honorary Secretary and former player, Elton Gregory Sills. Following is the full release issued by the Guyana Hockey Board. The Guyana Hockey Board mourns the passing of long-time Honorary Secretary, Mr. Elton Gregory Sills. Gregory served as an [...]
RHTY&CS makes financial donation Vijai Rahim
The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC), on Wednesday last made a financial donation to Commonwealth Powerlifting record holder Vijai Rahim at its Area ‘H’ Office. Apart from a cheque for $20,000, Rahim also received other items that will assist him in his day to day training. RHTY&SC first Test cricketer Assad Fudadin [...]
ECB names team for Inter County U15 tourney
The Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) selectors have shortlisted a squad of fourteen (14) to represent the County in the upcoming Inter County Under-15 competition. However, surprisingly no player from Wakenaam was considered for selection. According to an ECB Executive Committee Member, no player from that Island turned up for the trial matches. Meanwhile an official [...]
Sixty-five horses, $6.5M at stake as Bush Lot United Turf Club stages one-day Meet
Eight races, among sixty five horses, are listed for the day and jockeys would be battling for over $6.5M in prizes when the Bush Lot United Turf Club stages a one day horse race meet at the Club’s Bush Lot Village, West Coast Berbice, facilities on Sunday July 8 next. Jockeys would be straddling the [...]
Racial bigotry pervades some minds
Dear Editor, Response is made to KN July 4, 2012 letter “Lewis may be his worst enemy.” Let me from the outset say, as per the letter’s stated title, no such fear resides; the fear resides in those who seek or expect silence or compliance in the face of their bigotry. They are assured that [...]
Deteriorating Roads in Kaneville
Dear Editor I have been a resident of Kaneville, Grove, East Bank Demerara for the past ten years. During this time there have been several attempts to get the relevant authorities to assist us in changing the state of our roads. From time to time, you would hear that some Minister would be visiting to [...]
Investigate Rose Hall Town Council
Dear Sir, The Ministry of Local Government is currently investigating the Georgetown Town Council with much vigour which I fully agree with. But I would like to urge both Ministers Ganga Persaud and Norman Whittaker to do the same with the Rose Hall Town IMC. As a concern citizen of the town, can the Ministry [...]
Standing up for decency
The Editor, As a fairly young political activist, I shared an anger because, after the High Court declared the Houston Constitution Election flawed and ordered a by-election, the PPP refused to comply with the High Court’s decision. I was the PNC Candidate; as such, I was acquainted with all of the members of the PPP [...]
Celebrating America’s Independence
Dear Editor, Guyanese and other Caribbean Americans celebrated their adopted country’s independence on Wednesday. Americans of all backgrounds, especially Caribbean nationals, demonstrate patriotism by hoisting the flag and partaking in traditional festivities – BBQs, sports, fireworks, etc. As it is for other nations, Independence Day is the foundation of America and is the most celebrated [...]
We did not ask the Canadians
Dear Editor, I refer to the article in Stabroek News dated Sunday, July 01, 2012 captioned “Pepper Sauce Cocaine Probe in Limbo – Canada Ignored Request for Information, says CANU” and wish to note the following: Specifically as it relates to the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) not receiving assistance from the relevant Canadian officials, [...]
The Doobay Medical Centre Inc.
Dear Editor, We of the Doobay Medical Centre Inc (DMC) of Annandale wish to thank Kaieteur News for your continued interest in our activities. For the record, we would like to clarify a few points in your recent article: I am not the owner of the Centre. DMC is a not for profit company that [...]
CARICOM and Food Security
At the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St Lucia, President Donald Ramotar is reported to have bemoaned the failure of his fellow WI leaders to implement the “Jagdeo Initiative” on food production in the region. Noting that not even a dent has been made on the US$3 billion bill CARICOM countries foot annually, he [...]
