2011 – Page 65 – Guyana Times International

Jagdeo joins thousands in India Day parade in New York

August 26, 2011 TIMES INT'L

President Bharrat Jagdeo joined thousands on Sunday, August 21 to participate in a grand India Day parade in New York. Indian-Americans from the New York area marched in Sunday’s India Day parade with pride — and a gripe: alleged corruption in their homeland’s governing party. “Remove corruption, save India” read signs hoisted by some of the thousands of spectators lining the Madison Avenue route of the biggest Indian parade in the United States. The grand marshal of the 31st annual celebration was Bollywood star actress Rani Mukherji, with honoured guests…

Health Ministry intensifies focus on diabetes prevention

August 25, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Guyana’s fight against chronic non-communicable diseases has been stepped up over the years, as the Health Ministry, in collaboration with partners, continues to host sensitisation programmes aimed at informing both parents and their children about treatment, therapy, and proper lifestyles. On Saturday, August 20, at the opening of the third annual Diabetes Youth Camp, held at the Splashmins Camping Ground, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy said the aim of the initiative is to educate children and their caregivers on managing their condition, thereby reducing susceptibility to other health…

Guyanese karatekas win 18 medals at Caribbean c’ships

August 25, 2011August 25, 2011 TIMES INT'L

At the recently held Caribbean Karate Championships in Grenada, the Guyanese karatekas won a total of 18 medals, comprising seven gold, six silver and five bronze. Gold was won by the Girls’ team comprising Christy Dey, Leah Shariff and Aliya Wong. The Girls’ mixed age group team Kata, as well as Aliya Wong in the Girls’ 10-12 Individual Kumite, also won gold. Other gold medallists were Samuel Ming in the Boys’ 16-18 Individual Kata, Guy Low in the Seniors’ Individual Kata, and Christy Dey in the Girls’ Individual Kata and…

India footballers pay courtesy call on sport minister

August 25, 2011 TIMES INT'L

BY AVENASH RAMZAN The visiting India football team paid a courtesy call on Sport Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on August 23. The minister wished them well in their friendly showdown with the ‘Golden Jaguars’ — Guyana’s senior national football team — at the National Stadium, Providence on August 24. “We want to wish you well for the game. We’re looking forward to a great match, but be warned that our guys have been training very hard… so don’t expect a pushover,” the minister intimated. Dr. Anthony said partnerships like these…

Linden invasion at Seven Seas cycling

August 25, 2011 TIMES INT'L

– Mark Lewis wins 35-lap Schoolboys and Invitational race BY AVENASH RAMZAN Linden’s cycling strength was on display on August 20 when the eighth annual Seven Seas 11-race programme was staged on the inner circuit of the National Park. Mark Lewis won the feature 35-lap Schoolboys and Invitational race, while his fellow Lindeners Hazina Barrett, Lancelot Rose, and Delius Richardson won their respective categories. Lewis outperformed his more illustrious counterparts to win his first 35-lap race at the venue. He finished in a time of one hour, 16 minutes, 41.91…

Athletes eclipse Entertainers

August 25, 2011 TIMES INT'L

An all-star performance for West Indies T20 player Christopher Barnwell propelled the Athletes to a comfortable 43-39 win against the Entertainers on Saturday night, August 20, during the Knights’ Basketball Club’s second annual Celebrity Charity All-Star Game at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The 24-year-old cricket all- rounder proved that he was an all-round sportsman when he displayed speed, superior leaping ability and game awareness. Barnwell unanimously won the Most Valuable Player award after registering a game-high 20 points and ten rebounds. What was even more remarkable about Barnwell’s MVP…

Christian gets maiden WI call-up

August 25, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Guyanese wicketkeeper surprised by selection BY AVENASH RAMZAN Guyana’s wicketkeeper/batsman Derwin Christian is among four newcomers in the West Indies T20 squad to face hosts England in September. The 28-year-old Christian is joined by opening batsmen Miles Bascombe and Johnson Charles, and by all-rounder Nkrumah Bonner, in a new- look 14-man squad to face the hosts in two International T20s on September 23 and 25 at the Kia Oval in London. When this newspaper broke the news to Christian on August 23, he was understandably elated. “I have to say…

UG, IAST sign pact to collaborate on research projects

August 25, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The University of Guyana (UG) and the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the sharing of equipment and resources, staff and student exchange, and research and library access, on August 19. The MOU, signed by IAST Director Dr Suresh Narine and UG Vice Chancellor Professor Lawrence Carrington, will see an ongoing process of updating the databases of instrumentation on a bi- annual basis with the databases being made available to staff of both institutions and interested stakeholders. According to a Government Information…

Govt alone can’t curb road rage – Jagdeo

August 25, 2011 TIMES INT'L

President Bharrat Jagdeo has said that the government is doing its part to ensure safer roads, but he added that it will take individual commitment to make the ideal situation a reality. He was speaking on Thursday, August 18 at the launch of the Road Safety Volunteer Programme, which took the form of a two-day workshop at the Guyana International Conference Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara. “Most people think that governments can be everything to everyone, and can fix everything. “Governments are there to basically provide a level playing field,…

Jagdeo grants Gy$10M to ACDA for IYPAD activities

August 25, 2011 TIMES INT'L

President Bharrat Jagdeo approved a grant of Gy$10 million for the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) to support that association’s activities to mark the occasion of the International Year for People of African Descent (IYPAD). The president made the commitment after meeting with executives of ACDA on Thursday, August 18 at the Office of the President, the Government Information Agency (GINA) said. The IYPAD had its genesis in a United Nations’ resolution which was passed with full support from the government of Guyana two years ago. At the launch…