July 2011 – Guyana Times International

Needy Enmore family to get home from New Jersey Arya Samaj

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

An Enmore family will soon be able to live comfortably in their own home, when the New Jersey Arya Samaj completes constructing a three- bedroom home for them. Kamlawattie Harrinauth, 36, related that her goal of educating her children and empowering them can now be easily realised with the construction of her own home. The family currently lives in a boxed- off compartment at the bottom of another family member. The space accommodates two beds set side by side, leaving no private space for Kamlawattie, her husband and four children,…

Friends of Ed Ahmad say he will be exonerated

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

New York-based friends of realtor Ed Ahmad say that the Guyanese businessman will be exonerated, even as they sought to clear the air on a number of issues raised in articles published locally. In a statement, the ‘friends of Ed Ahmad’ said: “We, the friends and associates of Queens-based entrepreneur Ed Ahmad, would like to clear the air on a number of inaccuracies contained in articles published in the Kaieteur News and Demerara Waves online news over charges filed against him recently by United States authorities.” According to the businessman’s…

Construction and preparation for 2011 Building Expo on schedule

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With three days until the staging of this year’s International Building Exposition, all plans are on stream and on schedule, and the Guyana National Stadium, Providence has been transformed into a hive of activity. The sounds of hammers, the smell of paint, the constant sound of electrical equipment abuzz at work, and the distant spouts of construction men best describe the scene at the site, as exhibitors and Housing Ministry officials work together to ensure they deliver an unforgettable experience come the opening of the expo, this Friday evening, July…

Baksh to sue Kaieteur News over contract award saga

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Education Minister Shaik Baksh has announced that the Education Ministry will be taking legal action against Kaieteur News for what he termed its continuous ‘fabrication’ of information about the Digital Technology contract issue. Speaking at Wednesday’s post-Cabinet media briefing, Baksh refuted the story carried in the newspaper’s Wednesday edition headlined “Minister Baksh lied – Education Ministry approved Gy$223M computer contract.” The article implies that the ministry had a role to play in the awarding of the contract, and also claims that the minister lied about the dates of this contract…

Guyana/Mexico trade opportunities bright – Mexican ambassador

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

BY MICHAEL YOUNGE We are always trying to do more, and to improve our relations with our developing partners. We see more economic opportunities for us to improve our ties in Guyana and the wider Caricom bloc.” Those were the sentiments expressed by Mexican Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Sandoval, during an interview with Guyana Times International. Ambassador Sandoval insisted that Mexico sees Guyana as an important partner in the region, and will continue to work in various areas related to development to ensure that both countries benefit from the strengths and…

Under-20 Lady Jags complete successful camp

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Guyana’s Under-20 Junior Lady Jaguars recently wrapped up a very successful camp in Toronto, Canada. Eighteen players from Canada, the UK and U. S. A. were in attendance, all vying for spots to represent Guyana at the Under-20 World Cup Qualifiers in October 2011 on the island of Anguilla. Guyana will face Anguilla, Antigua and the Dominican Republic in the first round. Following the conclusion of the camp, the coaching staff said they were very pleased with the high level of play from the entire group. The management team has…

Fireworks expected at Jam Zone Masters’ Cup T20 cricket

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Discarded West Indies left-arm spinner Suleiman Benn has been included in the Georgetown Pitbulls squad for the Jam Zone Masters’ Cup T20 competition on August 12 and 14. With 51 wickets from 17 Tests, 25 ODIs, and 17 T20 Internationals under his belt, Benn is one of the more experienced spinners in the West Indies, but he has not featured in the regional side since the World Cup, due to what the WICB described as a bad World Cup report. Georgetown Pitbulls squad will be led by former West Indies…

One year to London Olympics 2012

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The British High Commission in Georgetown, in collaboration with the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and the Government of Guyana, on July 27 began the countdown to the London 2012 Olympics with a special ceremony at the Umana Yana in Kingston. Attended by a host of dignitaries and local athletes aspiring to represent Guyana at the games, the event was hosted to mark exactly one year before the official opening ceremony on July 27, 2012, as well as to update locals of London’s preparation for the mega event. Acting British High…

Big bounce, big laughs, big bird

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

– a killer with the ball in hand, geniality itself off the pitch By Derek Pringle Envy is never a particularly productive emotion in sport, unless you can do something about it. But try as I did during my own career to figure out ways to emulate my favourite cricketer, Joel Garner, I knew that, short of being stretched on the rack, such class was always likely to elude me. Garner, or “Big Bird” as he was known in cricket circles after the Doctor Bird (a Caribbean species distinguished by…

Guyana wants to work with LaRocque to deepen regional integration

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Guyana has said it is ready to work together with the newly appointed Caricom Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, to help reform the decades-old integration movement. LaRocque was appointed as the seventh secretary general of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) on Thursday, July 21. “On behalf of the government of Guyana, I am pleased to extend warm congratulations to you on your appointment as the 7th Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (Caricom). I wish to assure you of the full support of the government of Guyana in the execution of…