Day: June 1, 2012

Off to the U.S.

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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the U.S. embassy celebrated the achievement of two members of the GDF who have received full scholarships to attend two of the most prestigious academies in the United States. Errol Van Lange will be a cadet at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York and Czedra Frank will be a Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, the U.S. embassy said in a release. These academies only accept 15 international students each year and have had a number…

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“I am committed to working with those interested in moving Guyana forward” – President Ramotar

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President Donald Ramotar said that with political “will and trust”, Guyana can achieve its true potential. The president expressed the sentiment as he addressed hundreds of Guyanese at the National Park in commemoration of the country’s 46th anniversary as an independent nation. Ramotar said cooperation is the key to ensuring that all dreams are realised. Pointing to the 2011 general and regional elections, and the new dispensation, he said the leaders of the country must display “maturity” by putting the interest of the country and people first, as opposed to…

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Caribbean Hikers on six-day expedition in Guyana

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A team of 30 hikers from the Caribbean Hiking Adventures (CHA) led by Richard Lewis has arrived in Guyana for a six-day hiking expedition with the aim of conquering the Caribbean Islands which are filled with a multitude of hiking destinations. The team touched down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, on Saturday morning on the BW661 Caribbean Airlines flight, and was welcomed by members of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Rainforest Tours in Guyana. At a brief welcoming reception, at Guyana’s main port of entry, GTA…

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U.S. firm making big dent in fuel smuggling in Guyana

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U.S.-based company Authentix said it has helped Guyana to greatly reduce fuel crimes which result in lost tax revenue, cutting out some 32 per cent of illegal fuel sites in the past six years. In a statement, Authentix said thanks to an effective fuel marking programme powered by Authentix technology, the level of fuel adulteration has dropped significantly since the programme was initiated, resulting in increased tax revenues. From 2006 to 2011, the percentage of identified sites found with illegal fuel has progressively decreased from 34 per cent in 2006…

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Congressional candidates debate immigration, economy

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  North American Correspondent The three main Democratic candidates, State Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows), State Assemblywoman Grace Meng (Flushing), City Council member Elizabeth Crowley (D- Glendale) for the sixth district of Queens, had a ‘face-off’ last week on issues affecting diverse ethnic communities in New York. The 6th District runs from Flushing and Bayside to Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale and part of Ridgewood. Large numbers of Guyanese-Americans are settled in the district and community activists are lining up behind their candidates with some backing Meng and most backing Lancman…

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Local powerlifters for international engagements

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  – Rahim, Edwards, Stoby, Morgan and Barker shouldering Guyana’s hopes By Avenash Ramzan         The country’s powerlifters are in for a busy second half of 2012 as the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) has earmarked four international events that it plans to attend from July to November. These events include the North American Regional Tournament of the Americas from July 24-29 in the Cayman Islands; the South American Powerlifting Championships from August 15-19 in Cali, Colombia; the World Masters Championships from October 2-9 in Killeen, Texas,…

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Celebrating a Guyanese original

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  By Mirza Ijaz Rahman As we commemorate Guyana’s Independence, it is the perfect time to celebrate a Guyanese original, Shivnarine ‘Tiger’ Chanderpaul! For more than 20 years, greater than half his lifetime, Shiv has proudly represented Guyana as perhaps the finest batsman this nation has ever produced. While we can debate the subtle points of substance over style, there is no question that he is Guyana’s most accomplished batsman. Moreover, he has been a bastion of certitude and solidity in the middle of crisis after crisis in West Indies…

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Gayle back for ODI series

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Opening batsman Chris Gayle will play in the Natwest limited-overs series against England but has been ruled out of the final Investec Test to be played from June 7-11 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Gayle will not play in the final Test, despite calls for his inclusion, due to the West Indies Cricket Board insisting on a meeting with the Jamaican to discuss “residual matters” on Sunday. Gayle has made himself available for West Indies selection after meeting all the demands of the WICB but the latest meeting is another twist to…

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A focus on the struggle for Independence in Guyana

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  By Dr Odeen Ishmael Throughout the early part of 1966, preparations for Guyana’s independence celebrations went in full swing. A special committee appointed by the government designed the new coat of arms and selected the Canje pheasant as the national bird. The design and colours of the new flag, appropriately called “The Golden Arrowhead”, had already been chosen during the period of the PPP government from entries submitted through an international competition. The winning five-coloured design was submitted by an American, Whitney Smith. The name chosen for the independent…

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UG architecture students experience historic conservation in Brazil

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By Venessa Deosaran Seven final-year architecture degree students of the University of Guyana, and their lecturer, left Georgetown on a road journey of about 1,452 kilometres (902 miles) that lasted for nearly thirty-four hours. Their destination was Manaus, the capital city of the State of Amazonas in Brazil, our southern neighbour.  The purpose of their visit was to learn, first hand, of the state of conservation of historic buildings in Brazil, using Manaus as a case study. The group arrived in Manaus around 6:00 hrs Saturday, April 7, on the…

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