APNU joins call for full-blown probe of NCN
As details of a leaked report continue to raise questions about the extent of wrongdoing at the state-owned television and radio stations, there are now more revelations about possible secret deals over placement of ads and a possible conflict of interest regarding family ties. A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) has joined the call by [...]
Residents shun Buxton protest
It was supposed to be a massive protest, blocking the main thoroughfare at Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara, but it turned out like a damp squib. From as early as 07:00 hours about 15 persons, including Working People’s Alliance executive members Desmond Trotman and Dr. David Hinds, turned out, and with placards proclaiming [...]
Joe Singh resigns as GGMC’s Chairman
… as GGDMA threatens boycott of Mining Week Hours before today’s commencement of Mining Week, Chairman of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), Major General (rtd) Joe Singh, yesterday tendered his resignation. The move came amidst increasing pressure by the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) which had threatened to boycott this [...]
E.C.D. four-lane extension…Contractor moving to court for unpaid $64M
“I’m probably the only contractor who has asked for an audit of a project…” The embattled contractor who is engaged in a verbal battle with the Ministry of Public Works over the abrupt termination of his contract says the attempt to sully his image and character will fail miserably. The contractor, who heads the Falcon [...]
The nurse who returned home…Camille Wade-Deterville is a ‘Special Person’
By Leon Suseran ”Ever since I left Guyana and went to the States, I said it would be good if I can come to Guyana and give back and I wanted to do that while I still had good health.” Camille Wade-Deterville also known as Camille Mitchell is a ‘Science’ girl. You don’t find too [...]
Dem boys seh…Leslie and Baksh got fuh jump dem cows
Dem old people does always seh that when de blind leading de blind all two of dem will fall into a ditch. In Guyana language, that mean that one of dem gun lead de other into a trench and hell to pay if dem can’t swim. Everybody know ‘bout de Bees. De Bees [...]
High-scoring Solozano hits 542 runs to top batting charts
Jamaica’s Walters, Guyana’s Motie take most wickets T&T’s Pooran is leading keeper with 14 dismissals Bridgetown, Barbados — Jeremy Solozano, the Trinidad and Tobago opener, was the top batsman, while Oshane Walters, Jamaica’s off-spinner, and Gudakesh Motie, Guyana’s left-arm spinner, were the leading bowlers in the just concluded West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 Three-day Tournament. [...]
3rd Annual Trophy Stall tennis tournament launched
Local tennis doubles teams will be looking for improved weather this monthend when they compete in the Trophy Stall Doubles Tennis Tournament. Managing Director of Trophy Stall, Ramesh Sunich was excited to fully sponsor the tournament for the third time, citing that he has enjoyed supporting the association as a vendor for several years, but now wants [...]
18TH GOODWILL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP…Golden Britney glides relay team to victory, bronze for males
- George earns first silver medal By Juanita Hooper Guyana’s Olympian, Britney van Lange anchor leg in the girls 15-17 freestyle 400 meters relay had all spectators and athletes on their feet at the 18th edition of the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) Goodwill Swimming Championship at the National Aquatic Centre yesterday afternoon. The [...]
Unitech Printing 11 Race Cycle Meet…Veteran Junior Niles is the star of the day in feature & U50 races
They say age is just but a number and that was the story yesterday when veteran cyclist Junior Niles pedaled his way to a convincing win in the feature 35-lap School boys and Invitational contest at the Unitech Printing sponsored 11-Race Cycle Meet held at the Inner Circuit of the National Park. Niles won [...]
Union could suffer penalties for female team withdrawal
- Men’s team experiencing financial shortfall By Rawle Welch Even after a series of pieces lamenting the poor performances of major stakeholders, this newspaper was once again presented with a sordid tale of another disappointing development in sports, during the Guyana Rugby Football Union’s press briefing Friday, at Olympic House. The briefing, held to apprise [...]
“Like déjà vu, Olympics superlatives and gold all over again!”
Colin E. H. Croft Credited with magnificently golden soliloquies including “I really did not say anything that I said” and “it ain’t over until it’s over”, Lawrence ‘Yogi’ Berra, former New York Yankees baseball player and manager extraordinaire, also suggested, germane to this situation, reference London 2012 Olympics, especially for Trinidad & Tobago and Uganda; [...]
Rifle shooters to compete in first recorded shoot today
The first recorded shoot organized for the national rifle shooting squad will take place today at the Timehri rifle ranges starting at 10:00 hours. The shoot will be at 300, 600, and 900 yards ranges. The shooters expected to compete are National captain Mahendra Persaud, Ransford Goodluck, Lennox Braithwaite, Richard and Dylan Fields, Dane Blair, [...]
Grueling event anticipated as Franco Crawford event pedals off today
Keen competition is anticipated today as all the top cyclists in Berbice are expected to be on show as they straddle their bikes and take to the road in what is expected to be stiff competition for the seventh annual Franco Crawford Cycle Road Race. The race which is sponsored by Overseas based Guyanese pair [...]
A defining commitment for Rio 2016
– How far are our government and sport administrators willing to go? By Nigel McKenzie Jamaica is indisputably the quintessential example of this region’s inherent talent and capability when it comes to sport. Thus, one must presume that examples set or action taken by that island nation on sporting matters are keenly observed, [...]
This man is destroying our streets
Dear Editor, Please allow me a space in your daily news paper letter column to share what is happen in region 5 particularly in the Woodley Park Area under the current PPP\C administration. Residents of Woodley Park have been complaining for decades about the destruction of its streets that by a well known individual. [...]
Is Mr. Ferouz not speaking on behalf of our Muslim fore-parents who came from Calcutta?
Dear Editor, This is in reference to Mr. Rafeek Ferouz’s letter titled “Muslim lost the battle long before 1911” in which he responded to our letter. We wish to point out that first of all, the Calcutta “Aliya Madrasah” founded in 1781 by Warren Hastings was NOT the first madrasah in Hindustan since there [...]
What is delaying this simple ballistic test to ascertain who killed the protesters?
Dear Editor, I am deeply disappointed that my colleagues allowed Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell off so lightly last Friday when he spoke about the status of the investigation into the July 18 killing of three Linden protesters.Commissioner Brumell made some damning revelations which should have resulted in him being grilled by the journalists who [...]
The attack on Mr. Kissoon falls into a pattern of political behaviour
Dear Editor, I thank heaven that the barefaced and cowardly attack on Mr. Freddie Kissoon did not come from the typical street person, who gets the bad name for everything bad in Guyana. The offender’s mode of escape shows that the offender or his handler is not of the suffering class.The attack on Mr. Kissoon, [...]
Everest host Cosmos from T&T
The Everest Cricket Club will come alive today when Everest Masters Cricket Club clash with Cosmos Sports Club from South Trinidad in a T20 match, starting from 12:00 hrs. According to a release from the Organisers, the Everest Masters team will feature the following players: Rajesh Singh. (Captain), Rohan Sarjoo, Sheik Mohamed, Rakesh Gangaram, [...]
GCA U-19 David Persaud Investments cricket competition …
Steven Sankar & Joshua Ram turn in outstanding all-round performances on Day 3 Steven Sankar and Joshua Ram turned in good performances on the third day of action in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) David Persaud Investments U-19 competition. In Match 1 – DCC “B” Vs Malteenoes SC at the DCC ground. Malteenoes won by [...]
‘We have also participated’
The time has long past to dispel this sordid Olympics label Says Michael Benjamin The glimmer and the glamour now over, the many athletes that participated in the 30th Olympiad have left the United Kingdom for their respective territories where their feats will receive the highest commendation of their country folks and the celebrations [...]
Desiree Lancaster, Floyd Conway conducting Table Tennis coaching sessions
Young and aspiring table tennis players in Berbice are having an opportunity to improve their skills and learn a few new techniques through the benevolence of two Berbice based coaches former National Female Table Tennis champion and ITTF qualified level one coach Desiree Lancaster and Floyd Conway a junior national player and also an ITTF [...]
Adrian ‘Sugar Foot’ Forde – From Cougars to Los Angeles
– former Guyana Int. 1983 – 1991 Statistician Charwayne Walker continues his series of features on Guyana’s World Cup Football players. Today we are pleased to feature Adrian ‘Sugar Foot’ Forde. Only a few former National Players could be compared to Adrian ‘Sugar Foot’ Forde when it comes to skill and flamboyance; players the [...]
GFSCA Nationwide Male and Female Softball cricket tourney starts August 26
The Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) second Male and Female Softball Tournament of the year 2012, begins next Sunday August 26 throughout the country. Mike’s Pharmacy, Survival, Trophy Stall, Ariel Enterprise, Petama Enterprise and Motor Trend are sponsoring the tournament. Just like previous GFSCA Tournaments, the competition will be played in three categories: [...]
