2011 – Page 54 – Guyana Times International

APNU to revamp education system, protect Amerindian culture, if elected

September 22, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Modernising the economy, creating worthwhile jobs, revamping the education system, and protecting Amerindian culture are all part of A Partnership for National Unity’s planned economic reforms, if it gets into government. Revealing its economic policy at its secretariat on Regent Street on Monday, September 19, APNU said its policy will see the establishment of a “modern economy” which combines skill- intensive with natural, resource-based development. Reading from a prepared statement, Carl Greenidge, a member of APNU’s Policy and Manifesto Committee, said that the economic policy primarily targeted the vulnerable, particularly…

‘A World of Thanks’ event organised to honour Jagdeo

September 17, 2011 TIMES INT'L

A group of private citizens has organised a grand appreciation day to honour the outstanding contribution of President Bharrat Jagdeo to the development of Guyana. The gala event, titled “A World of Thanks,” is expected to attract thousands of Guyanese from all walks of life, and is set for the Guyana National Stadium on Friday, September 16. Briefing the media on Saturday, September 10, organisers dismissed speculation that the event is a political one. President of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG), Carvil Duncan, said the idea…

“Drug links allegations affecting my family, force” – Greene

September 17, 2011September 17, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Police Commissioner Henry Greene has threatened to take legal action against the Alliance For Change (AFC) and the opposition coalition A Partnership for National Unity if they continue to make false allegations against him as regards his role in the post-jailbreak violence that had gripped this country. He again distanced himself from any involvement in drug trafficking, while lamenting the negative effects the allegations were having on the force, his family and his personal life. Speaking with Guyana Times International recently, Greene said most of the statements being made about…

Two Guyanese granted prestigious Chevening scholarships

September 17, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Two Guyanese students have been granted scholarships through the British government to pursue their master’s degrees in the United Kingdom from next month. Iana Seales and Dhanraj Singh, both graduates of the University of Guyana (UG), were shortlisted by acting British High Commissioner Michael Kearney. Seales, a former reporter attached to Stabroek News, stated that it is her aspiration to be a conflict resolution specialist, and as such, she will be pursing her master’s in international conflict analysis at the University of Kent Canterbury. “After I graduated from UG in…

New U.S. ambassador praises Guyanese resilience in fighting social injustices

September 17, 2011 TIMES INT'L

A midst the embarrassing release of diplomatic cables on its interactions with local politicians and other stakeholders, the United States Embassy in Guyana has announced the arrival of the new U.S. ambassador to Guyana. In an editorial, this ambassador reflected on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack and its implications for global security. Ambassador D Brent Hardt arrived in Guyana on Thursday, September 8. He was confirmed by the Senate in June, the embassy said in a statement. He was sworn in as ambassador to Guyana on August, 19, 2011.…

Van Lange, Roberts selected for Pan Am Games

September 17, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Fifteen-year-old swim star Britany Van Lange and Olympian Niall Roberts have been selected by the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) to attend the 2011 Pan American Swimming Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico from October 14 to 30. The duo will be accompanied by national coach Stephanie Fraser, who incidentally is the club coach for Dorado Swim Club, where both swimmers train. Fraser told Guyana Times International Sport yesterday that she is very confident that the two swimmers will be able to perform well at this international event. Fraser said she is…

Busta Champion of Champions begins Saturday

September 17, 2011 TIMES INT'L

-Guyana Beverage Company on board with RTHY&SC for eighth year in succession By Avenash Ramzan Eight clubs from Berbice will begin the battle for supremacy on Saturday, September 10 when the eighth staging of the Busta Champion of Champions 50- Over Cricket competition, organised by the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RTHY&SC), begins at four venues in the Ancient County. Guyana Beverage Company, under its Busta brand, yesterday renewed its partnership with the RHTY&SC, and will be the exclusive sponsor of the event, which has a top prize…

More praise for Bishoo and Taylor after ICC Awards

September 17, 2011 TIMES INT'L

St John, Antigua – West Indies players Devendra Bishoo and Stefanie Taylor have come in for congratulations after taking home trophies at the International Cricket Council’s Annual Awards ceremony, which was held in London on Monday night, September 12. Bishoo, the 25-year-old leg-spinner from Guyana, copped the Emerging Player of the Year award; while Taylor, the 20-year- old batting all-rounder from Jamaica, won the Women’s Cricketer of the Year award. West Indies Women’s team captain Merissa Aguilleira said she was delighted that Taylor had secured the most prestigious prize in…

India spark controversy by skipping ICC Awards

September 17, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The Indian team’s non-appearance at the ICC Awards ceremony, in London on night of Monday, September 12, has sparked off a controversy of sorts, with the ICC expressing its “disappointment” and the India team management saying it was informed too late to change existing plans. Not a single Indian player or official attended the event, and there was no one to collect the Spirit of Cricket Award which MS Dhoni won for his decision to send back Ian Bell during the second Test of the summer at Trent Bridge. “We…

Mother of seven found dead

September 17, 2011 TIMES INT'L

By Ariana Gordon A mother of seven was on Tuesday morning found dead with numerous chop wounds to the body. Tessa Ramascindo of Rasta Country, Laluni, Soesdyke/Linden Highway was allegedly chopped to death by her reputed husband, Sewnarine Deonarine (47), after a domestic altercation earlier that day. From all indications, the incident occurred just after 09:00h, but the woman’s body was discovered by relatives at approximately 10:00h after Deonarine had informed family members of what he had done. Terrence Henry, husband of Ramascindo’s eldest child, told Guyana Times International that…