2011 – Page 108 – Guyana Times International

Private Sector Commission lauds partnership with govt, civil society

June 9, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has said that the relationship between itself, civil society and government has been strengthened, over the years, to the benefit of all. This comment was made at the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Private Sector Commission, on Thursday, June 02 at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown. Through this collaboration, PSC Chairman Ramesh Dookhoo, who was re- elected unopposed at the AGM, boasts about the re-emergence of a private sector that is confident in the prospects for business, and is well poised for more…

Friends die in Tuschen smash-up

June 2, 2011 TIMES INT'L

By: Bhisham Mohamed An evening of fun last Tuesday ended tragically at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo when two young men died after their vehicle collided with another car while they were on their way home. Tameshwar Persaud, known as ” Navin”, 27, a businessman of Lot 7 Cornelia Ida public road, West Coast Demerara, and 20- year- old Ramraj Ravindra Azeez, called ” Ameer”, a bus conductor of Bus Shed Road, Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, died at around midnight while receiving treatment at the Leonora Cottage Hospital after they…

Two charged for murdering doctor’s wife

June 2, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Mark Singh and Shakir Mohamed, accused of murdering Sheranie Doobay, wife of Dr Ramsundar Doobay, at her Echilibar Villas home in Campbellville, Georgetown last week Tuesday, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning to answer to a charge of murder. The men were remanded to prison, and will make another court appearance before Magistrate Hazel Octive- Hamilton on Monday, June 6. Singh and Mohamed were not required to plead to the indictable charge, which stated that on May 24, at Echilibar Villas,…

Serving the less fortunate, an inspiration – George Subraj

June 2, 2011 TIMES INT'L

“I want to inspire all of you to do something for the less fortunate, we can all help the less fortunate.” These were the words of philanthropist George Subraj, an overseas based Guyanese who resides in the United States (U.S). At a simple cocktail ceremony held at Buddy’s International Hotel last Friday evening to celebrate the successes of the doctors of the Walter Reed Army Medical Centre in assisting Guyana in conducting successful Kidney transplants, Subraj stated that he is pleased to assist the less fortunate here. The first kidney…

Maharaja Palace restaurant officially opens in Georgetown

June 2, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Maharaja is a fusion of Asian and Indian cuisine. It offers exquisite dining and an aura of tranquility, which all describe the magnificent atmosphere to which the Maharaja Palace restaurant has been opened. On Saturday, May 28, President Bharrat Jagdeo officially opened the Maharaja Palace restaurant located on Sheriff Street, dubbing it a restaurant with “an extremely high standard.” Guyana’s head of state, in brief remarks, noted that as the country expands there is need for all sectors to do same. He applauded the proprietors of the new restaurant, Sanjay…

Permaul yearns to join lifelong friend Bishoo in Windies colours

June 2, 2011June 2, 2011 TIMES INT'L

– duo has boyhood dream to play for Windies together Bridgetown, Barbados – Veerasammy Permaul is a big fan of Devendra Bishoo. Permaul has watched his lifelong friend’s elevation to the West Indies team, and is thrilled to see the leg-spinner’s excellent performances on the international stage. Now, the soft-spoken Permaul is working overtime to join the amiable Bishoo in the Windies lineup. Permaul, the small leftarm spinner, is a member of the Sagicor High Performance Centre, and he recently started his second three-month stint at the base at the…

GSA Nationals serve off June 13

June 2, 2011 TIMES INT'L

– Nicolette and other overseas players to add to the competitive intensity of the tournament The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) will be serving off its National Senior Squash Championship from Monday, June 13 at the Georgetown Club. The tournament is expected to include some of the country’s premier players. President of the GSA, Andrew Arjoon, who is also expected to participate, told Guyana Times International Sport that he anticipates quite a few newcomers to step up and compete at this year’s tournament. However, Arjoon divulged that the competition will be…

Inform McKay wins main event

June 2, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Warren McKay continued his excellent form this season by copping the top podium spot in the feature 30-lap Open race at the fifth annual George Cumberbatch Memorial cycling event around the inner circuit of the National Park on Sunday morning. McKay, who finished second to Team Coco’s Yosmani Pol at the recently held Independence Three Stage race, copped three prime prizes on his way to beating Alonzo Greaves into the runner-up spot. Junior Niles, Robin Persaud, Albert Philander, and Ian Jackson rounded off the top six in that order. Enzo…

PCB suspends Afridi contract

June 2, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The PCB has responded to Shahid Afridi’s retirement by suspending his central contract and putting together a “show cause” notice detailing several breaches of the code of conduct, which he will be expected to respond to within a week. Announcing his retirement to a TV channel, the board said in a press release, was in itself a breach of clause 2.1.4 of the central contract dealing with Covenants of the Cricketer. Afridi’s criticism of the board officials in the same interview to Geo TV also constituted a breach. “In passing…

Berbician crowned Miss Guyana Jamzone

June 2, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Javon Crystal Wilson was crowned Miss Jamzone 2011 when the curtains came down on the pageant staged at the National Cultural Centre on Thursday night, May 26. She also walked away with the major prizes. Wilson, who hails from New Amsterdam, Berbice, was one of the crowd’s favourites from the very first moment she took to the stage. Her warm personality and intelligence shone during every segment of the competition. Wilson, who has an associate degree in tourism and lots of experience on the local and regional pageant scene, will…