Given the uniqueness (for us) of the results delivered at our last elections, President Ramotar’s inaugural address to the National Assembly was salutary for several reasons. There was first of all the need to remind the leadership of this country – not just the political elite present in parliament – of what is at stake at this crucial juncture in our nation’s history. There is the choice between gridlock and stagnation versus progress and growth. There was the choice between placing the needs of the nation in the forefront versus…
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Guyanese busted with cocaine at JFK
A Guyanese who managed to smuggle five kilograms of cocaine through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri was busted with the drugs when he arrived at the JFK Airport in New York. Samuel Prashad, a U.S.-based Guyanese was intercepted at the JFK Airport on Sunday after he disembarked a Caribbean Airlines Flight. During standard routine checks, it was discovered that the man’s suitcase, though emptied, was still heavy which led to further checks during which the cocaine was unearthed in false bottoms and the sides of the suitcase. Prashad Tuesday…
Read MoreRichmond Hill residents vent concerns over rise in crime
– Call for more police patrols By North American correspondent Several residents of Richmond Hill rallied against a rise in crime in their neighborhoods at a public hearing last week. Residents from the 106th Police Precinct congregated at the Station’s gathering room to air their concerns about a spike in cases of burglaries and other criminal activities in their neighbourhood over the last few months. The Precinct had reported an increase in crime over the past year. Many of the victims of these crimes are Guyanese who have since stepped…
Read MoreI felt sidelined – Harding
By Danielle Campbell Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) member Dr Faith Harding revealed that she has resigned from the central executive of the party as she promises to breathe a new wave of dynamism and change in the local landscape. Dr Harding said her decision to resign came late last year after she came to the realisation that the party was no longer a place for passionate membership. She said the PNCR did not involve people in serious activities and it seemed the leadership did not care to change its…
Read MoreU.S. urges openness in TIP fight
By Ariana Gordon The United States has called for deeper collaboration with the government of Guyana in the fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP), stressing that sharing of information and openness in working together is vital to the success of both local and global efforts to combat the scourge. The comments were made by U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, D Brent Hardt at a reception on Wednesday for the Counter Trafficking in Persons Conference held at Cara Lodge. Hardt noted that TIP is a phenomenon that “respects no boundaries and requires…
Read MoreQueens-based Guyanese steps up fight for Assembly seat
– to seek Governor’s support By North American correspondent At a meeting on Liberty Avenue on February 13, the group of Guyanese who are advocating for an Assembly seat for the greater Richmond Hill area in Queens, announced plans to seek the intervention of Governor Cuomo and the head of the New York State Assembly Sheldon Silver to get a fair political representation for Guyanese, South Asians and other minorities residing in the neighbourhood. A court intervention is also not ruled out as time is running out for the final…
Read MoreBishoo, Barker cop top sport awards
By Avenash Ramzan -Morgan, Straker, Bryan, Khan, Lowe, Ramdhani, Mohamed, Thompson among awardees West Indies leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo and phenomenal powerlifter Dawn Barker were adjudged Senior Sportsman and Sportswoman-of-the-Year respectively when a National Sports Commission panel met last Friday to deliberate on the top performers of 2011. Bishoo edged out powerlifter Randolph Morgan, while Barker won the award ahead of table-tennis player Trenace Lowe. On the junior side, table-tennis prodigy Nigel Bryan and talented Flyweight boxer Imran Khan copped the joint Junior Sportsman-of-the- Year award, while on the distaff side,…
Read More‘WBC CABOFE Caribbean Champions’ on February 25
– Five title fights on star-studded card By Avenash Ramzan Boxing buffs will be in for a treat this month end as five World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) title fights will be staged at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on February 25. Dubbed the ‘WBC CABOFE Caribbean Champions’, the card will headlined by former world champion, Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite, against Shawn Cox of Barbados for the Heavyweight title. Lindener Edmond De Clou will take on Kevin Placide of Trinidad and Tobago for the Middleweight belt, while…
Read MoreLet’s swim for Gold
Sportsview by Neil Kumar It is most encouraging to see the Guyanese government making state-of-the-art facilities available to the sporting fraternity and for all Guyanese. However, it is frustrating to see some unjustified and unsigned letters in the press making unreasonable criticisms of heartfelt efforts by dedicated Guyanese sports personalities. Recently the Stabroek News published a letter under the caption, “When will the Aquatic Centre be opened?” I challenged the writer, to come forward. I would like the public to know that, even with our limited resources, the national swimmers…
Read MoreAirplane, GDF chopper to boost piracy fight
The ever-faltering Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Bell 412 helicopter and a Cessna aircraft that was abandoned several years ago by drug dealers in the interior will be refurbished to help provide air surveillance as government takes steps to beef up its fight against rampant sea piracy. This announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary, Dr Roger Luncheon at a post-cabinet media briefing at the Office of the President on Wednesday. Dr Luncheon disclosed that air and sea surveillances will be heightened in a systematic and continuous manner to remedy the deteriorating…
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