2012 – Page 51 – Guyana Times International

Man on death row says he was defending his manhood

October 18, 2012October 18, 2012 TIMES INT'L

– “He is not gay, he doesn’t go in for that” – fiancée By Danielle CampBell When 35-year-old Brian Vandeyar admitted to the crime for which police accused him, he never expected to spend 10 years on death row awaiting the hangman’s noose. Vandeyar, of Vryheids Lust, East Coast Demerara, was sentenced to death by hanging after admitting to the murder of his co-worker, Haimnauth Ramnarine. Ramnarine, 42, called “Miner” of Riverstown, Essequibo, and Vandeyar had been working and living in cabins in a highly forested area at Governor’s Lyte,…

The significance of Navaratri

October 18, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Pt. Tillack Seerattan, Shri Devi Mandir, Jamaica, Queens NY. Navaratri has two meanings, “New Nights” and Nine Nights. It takes nine months for a child to be born. The child rests in the mother’s womb during this period. Similarly, in Navraatri, you get back to the self – self referral. Dip into yourself and then you come out with more creativity and be victorious. All negative forces – craving and aversion – get yourself relieved from all these. Go to the source of energy. And the source of energy…

Granger charges Barticians to be mobilised for local govt elections

October 18, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Brigadier David Granger on Sunday charged party members in Bartica to be mobilised for the forthcoming local government elections. He made the charge during a visit to the mining community to discuss the way forward with party members, a release from the PNCR said. Granger explained his 10-point plan which evolved from his interactions with party members and private citizens over the last two years. He remarked that this month the PNCR is celebrating its 55th anniversary and called for a return…

De depressing press trying fuh press down!

October 18, 2012 TIMES INT'L

It gat some people who would stop at nothing fuh pull de country down despite de country moving up at a rapid pace. It is just like long ago how a lil boy or two does try fuh press down de tyre tube when dem other friends trying fuh blow it up at de same time so dem could knack a swim in de trench with it. As some blow, de others press. That was fun fuh de children. Well is same children mentality some gat when dem trying fuh…

Police targeting key suspect in Rodrigues’ execution

October 18, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Police are on the hunt for a key suspect in the execution of accused gunrunner Ricardo “Fat Man” Rodrigues at the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club on Monday. Two other persons were injured during the explosive shooting at the GMRSC pavilion, on Woolford Avenue. Police sources told Guyana Times International on Tuesday that they have identified a key suspect who they are pursuing. According to reports, Rodrigues, along with two men, was taking a drink in the sports bar when a group of masked men entered the compound in…

The instigators

October 18, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Tragedy and farce Marx complained that sometimes history repeats itself: first as tragedy and then as farce. The Linden tragedy is being replayed before the CoI – and what a farce it’s turning out to be. Not a “ha! Ha!” farce – but a charade and travesty that exposes the Machiavellian mindset behind the Linden tragedy. Sharma Solomon, the wannabe-warlord of Region 10 was exposed for the manipulator he is – as far as the law and the lives of those who see him as their leader. It was another…

I applaud the West Indies for bringing glory to the Caribbean again

October 18, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, I congratulate the West Indies Cricket team for their sensational performance to win the T20 World Cup. It has been long since something of substance came the way of the West Indies. The result was really revealing too and it emphasised how well the Caribbean side played. I was a lad when West Indies lost the 1983 World Cup (50 over competition) to India) and maybe I will never be healed. However, with this T20, and to get it against Sri Lanka on their home turf is truly…

Opposition should take responsibility for what occurred in Agricola

October 18, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, Last Thursday’s incendiary acts, violence against innocent people, and robberies disrupted the lives of tens of thousands and to a large extent brought life to a halt in Guyana as flights were cancelled and people could not get home. That was not a protest. It was hooliganism at its worst and the opposition AFC and APNU (PNC) must take responsibility for it. The opposition organized the rally and they must accept responsibility and be made to pay the victims for their trauma, physical hurt, dispossession, and pain. The…

Guyana must capitalise on its wildlife richness

October 18, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, ‘Flora and fauna’ and I think Guyana. The country is so exotic and this should be used for boosting tourism. Well, I am sensing that this is happening. I have just read that the Tourism Ministry launched a checklist of ‘Birds of Essequibo’. The ceremony was held at the ministry’s South Road office. I am very happy about this. I am hoping that a similar kind of launch can be done for other categories, namely flower and then fishes. At the launch was Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Director…

Stranded!

October 18, 2012 TIMES INT'L

“Character matters; leadership descends from character” – Rush Limbaugh On October 12, I was among the hordes of people stranded at the Stabroek Market Stelling, hoping to get onto a speedboat to get home before nightfall. For me, it was a novel experience in many ways. Usually, my journey home isn’t usually way laid by protests, burning tyres, wailing sirens and burning vehicles. This was the first time I’ve ever travelled on a Demerara River speedboat without a parent – and the second time ever. And this was definitely the…