Year: 2011

Nagamootoo joins AFC

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– cites fallout with PPP’s leadership as main reason for resigning By Michael Younge Long-time member of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Moses Nagamootoo has resigned, citing a fallout with the party’s leadership as the main cause. He has since joined the Alliance For Change party.   Nagamootoo, a former information minister under the Cheddi Jagan-led administration, told media operatives at a press conference held at his law firm on Monday afternoon that the decision was “one of the most difficult decisions” he has ever had to make. He said…

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More than 475,000 persons eligible to vote – GECOM

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By Ariana Gordon  The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Thursday October 20 announced that more than 450,000 people are listed on the Official List of Electors (OLE) and that its preparations are nearing completion for the November 28 general and regional elections. Speaking at a news conference at its headquarters, GECOM Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally said that the certified OLE is also available on the commission’s website and electronic copies of same have been issued to President Jagdeo, People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and opposition leader Robert Corbin, People’s Progressive…

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Amazon Conquerors conquered!

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By Avenash Ramzan  Trinidad and Tobago put in a disciplined all-round effort to boot Guyana and book a place in the final of the Regional Super50 competition with a hard-fought four-wicket win with 23 balls to spare in the first semi-final at the National Stadium last evening. Scores in the match: Guyana 200-9 from 50 overs; T& T 201-6 from 46.1 overs. Left-handed opener Justin Guillen got his first substantial score of the competition, a solid 63, but it was a classy, unbeaten 65 from the in-form Jason Mohamed that…

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Caribbean Race of Champions 2011 Launched- races set for November 13

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The 2011 edition of Guyana’s biggest motor racing event, the Caribbean Race of Champions was officially launched last evening at the Guyana Motor Racing and Sport’s Club (GMR& SC) pavilion on Albert Street. The action packed event has attracted the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT& T) as the major sponsor and will see top class race car drivers from Trinidad, Jamaica, Barbados, Canada and the U. S. taking on Guyana’s local drivers at the South Dakota Circuit, Timehri on November 13. Representing Jamaica will be David Summerbell, Peter Ray,…

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John Edwards is Guyana’s first medalist

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By Melinda Bishundyal  Power lifter John Edwards, aka Big John was placed third in the heavyweight division and gave Guyana its first medal (Bronze) at the 2011 World Masters Championship which was held in Canada from September 26 – October . Edwards is originally from Berbice and has been in power lifting for more than 20 years. He is one of Guyana’s most decorated power lifters, medaling in every championship he has taken part in. According to the champion power lifter, he won the Senior National Heavyweight Championship for about…

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National Draughts Competition slated for October 29 and 30

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The Guyana Draughts Association’s Annual National Draughts Competition is scheduled for October 29 and 30 at the Mildred Mansfield Youth Club (Dorcas Club) on Durban Street in Werk-en-Rust Georgetown. With the main focus of identifying prospects to join the national team for the upcoming Open International Draughts Competition, the segment on the 100-square boards would be played on Saturday October 29, while the regular game on the board with 64 squares would be played on Sunday October 30. The regular game will be played in the A, B and C…

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Golden Jaguars’ make big leap in FIFA ranking

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The ‘Golden J a g u a r s’ , Guyana’s senior national football team, have jumped 19 places up the FIFA Coca Cola World Ranking to 97 in the latest ranking released on October 19. One month before, the ‘Golden Jaguars’ were placed at 116, but a string of positive results has seen the country breaking through the 100 barrier. Spain maintained their billing as the number one team in the world. Guyana is placed at number 11 in CONCACAF with Mexico occupying the top spot, while the Guyanese…

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Emmy Award winning “A Taste of History” to be filmed in Guyana

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Famous United States chef Walter Staib will be in Guyana this week to film his three time Emmy Award winning culinary show “A Taste of History”. The famous chef who arrived in Guyana last Saturday will display his gastronomic skills at a charity dinner hosted by the DDL Foundation on this evening at the Pegasus Hotel. At the dinner, the world’s best rum “El Dorado” would be used in the creation of special dishes that will be paired with spectacular El Dorado cocktails. All proceeds from the dinner would go…

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Caricom moves into phase two of crime prevention plan

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Following a successful sub-regional consultation and sensitisation intervention in Guyana in the first week of October, the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretariat is looking to pilot phase two of the Community’s Social Development and Crime Prevention Action Plan through targeted interventions at the national level. Phase Two of the action plan focuses on, among other issues, youth gangs and gang violence, and is aimed at strengthening the capacity of youth and community members to design and implement programmes to address gang formation and gang violence amongst and against youths, the secretariat…

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Experience a true camping adventure

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Relax among the many fruit trees For a relaxing camping experience, whether for couples or families, Splashmins Eco Adventure Park and Camping Grounds offer a true camping adventure. Indulge in nature and experience Guyanese lifestyle to the fullest. Pick fruits, climb trees, ‘bush cook’, or BBQ , or reap vegetable and ground provisions for your next meal; it ’s all a real experience. Splashmins Eco Adventure Park and Camping Grounds is located opposite the Fun Park, a mere two-minute boat ride away. It is accessible from the Linden Soesdyke highway,…

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