Dear Editor, Now that the government has released details of several major contracts, which had become talking points in the media and had been criticised by certain members of the opposition, it is hoped that all the inaccuracies which are being peddled by sections of the media will cease. Some politicians and media operatives find everything under the sun to criticise and they go to any lengths to paint a negative picture about what is taking place in the country. This is bad for Guyana and does not help in…
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Gov’t will seek ways to retrieve GCB assets – Attorney General
By Ariana Gordon The Guyana government will be looking at avenues to retrieve all assets that were once owned by the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and were transferred to a private company, according to Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall. He made this comment at the 23rd Intercessional meeting of the Caricom Heads of Government, in Parimaribo, Suriname, held on March 8-9. The GCB assets have been transferred to a private company. “We have to find a way of getting back these assets, we also have to…
Read More‘I’m fighting for a legacy’
Elton ‘Coolie Bully’ Dharry: from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of the WBC CABOFE Bantamweight division By Avenash Ramzan “At the sound of the bell… Round Number One!” As announcer Basil Bradshaw retreats to ring side and the bell tolls, Elton ‘Coolie Bully’ Dharry charges out of the blue corner, and dances his way into Selwyn Lett’s quarter. His eyes focused on his opponent; gloves waiting, brain ticking. He follows his opponent’s every move like a hungry lion waiting to pounce on its prey. Suddenly, he finds an opening. Out…
Read MoreRamnarine: Morton was deserted in hour of need
President of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) Dinanath Ramnarine said on Tuesday that the late Runako Morton was deserted by various sporting associations in his hour of need. Ramnarine was speaking at the funeral service for the former West Indies and T&T batsman who died just over a week ago when his car crashed into a pole near the Chase Village flyover. Addressing a packed Open Bible Church congregation in San Fernando, Ramnarine blasted the many institutions which Morton represented. “When Runako got into trouble, many institutions he represented…
Read MoreWindies hit the ground running
Kingstown, St Vincent – A confident West Indies team arrived in St Vincent on Monday afternoon ready for the start of the five match Digicel One-Day International Series against Australia. The Windies were entertained with steel pan music before heading to the team’s hotel. It was a typical warm Vincy welcome as the island prepares to host international cricket for the first time since 2010. Speaking shortly after arrival, Team Manager Richie Richardson said the team had a superb time at the recent camp at the Saigicor HPC in Barbados…
Read MoreAustralia names Test squad for WI tour
Peter Forrest’s rise as an Australian batsman of the future has been maintained and Michael Beer’s sturdy domestic summer rewarded with their selection in the squad for three Test matches against the West Indies. In a sign of the stability now developing around the team led by Michael Clarke, the squad was bereft of surprising or leftfield choices, as the national selection panel elected to build carefully on the gains made during a 4-0 home summer drubbing of India. As previously indicated by the national selector John Inverarity, Shaun Marsh…
Read MoreKidney patients receive new lease on life
Arthur Bond, 53, of La Grange West Bank Demerara and Canadian-Based Guyanese Pushpwatie Goolcharran, 47, are recovering smoothly after receiving their new kidneys earlier this week at the Balwant Singh Hospital. The two are the most recent recipients to benefit from the Zara Realty Kidney Transplant Project initiated by the proprietor of Zara Realty Holding Corporation George Subraj, and executed by a team of surgeons, operating room technicians and nurses from the United States. “Both of them are doing quite well, the first patient we did was Mr Arthur Bond…
Read MoreBosai investing US$100M in Guyana operations
By Svetlana Marshall The bauxite industry in Guyana will receive a much-needed boost in the near future when Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Incorporated (BMGGI) begins an approximately US$ 100 million expansion. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud has announced that BMGGI will soon be undergoing massive expansion which will result in hundreds of persons being employed at the bauxite company. These include securing an additional area for the mining of ore and the construction of a third kiln. These projects are estimated to cost US$ 40 million and more…
Read MoreN.Y. Phagwah parade draws thousands
A mammoth gathering estimated at about 25,000 celebrated Phagwah in Richmond Hill on Sunday afternoon at the 23rd annual Phagwah Parade and Cultural Mela. Phagwah was also celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm last Saturday afternoon at the Maha Lakshmi Mandir in Richmond Hill, and at a parade in Jersey City, where thousands participated in the festival. Folks splashed abeer, daubed abrack on each other and dispersed gulal in the air amidst the ringing chowtaal music. They danced to the rhythm of the music. The Richmond Hill Sammelan featured a cultural…
Read MorePresident Ramotar celebrates 100 days in office
It has become a trend to assess heads of state/government at the 100th day juncture of their administration, and though it is not clear as to which state/ country this practice originated or specifically when such a methodology had been introduced, the 100 days’ performance barometer for leaders is mentioned regularly in the readings and assessments of United States of America’s presidents. Many observers/analysts apply this time frame in determining how much the incumbent leader understands the enduring issues at hand; what vision and plans he/ she presents to deal…
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