Migration has for quite some time been at the forefront of the political agenda of governments all around the globe. On one side of the coin, many countries have to grapple with the problem of key skills and labour disappearing from their shores, while on the other, some have to carefully manage the influx of people who want to seek a better quality of life for themselves and their families. The history of the movement of people is perhaps as old as mankind, with the hunt for food and shelter…
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Civil society condemns KN ‘sensational’ article on Jagdeo’s property
By Michael Younge Several members of civil society along with members of the private sector have strongly condemned the Kaieteur News’ attempt to besmirch the integrity of former President Bharrat Jagdeo, and the process through which he acquired his new retirement home. Observers say the newspaper’s most recent attack on the former president sensationalised the contents of the corruption debates which were aired on the National Communication Network on Sunday last. The civil society members say the article published in the Kaieteur News on September 4 provides a clearly distorted…
Read MoreLinden ‘truth commission’ sworn in
President Donald Ramotar on Wednesday swore four of the five Commissioners who will be investigating the July 18 deaths of three protesters at Linden, Region 10, following clashes with the police. Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon later told a news conference that GUY$80 million have been budgeted for the inquiry expected to last 30 days. Those sworn in at the Office of the President were Jamaica’s Former National Security Minister, Senior Counsel K.D. Knight; former Chief Justice of Jamaica, Lensley Wolfe, former independent senator in Trinidad and Tobago, Senior Counsel…
Read MoreGuyana’s National TT players complete training stint in New Jersey
Some of Guyana’s national table tennis players have completed an intense 16-day training stint at the Lily Yip Table Tennis Training Centre in Dunellen New Jersey, USA. The team comprised of Trence Lowe, Nigel Bryan, Joel Alleyne, Edinho Lewis, Denzel Hopkinson and Junior Caribbean cadet silver medalist Priscilla Greaves. The training commenced on August 4 and concluded on August 20. The centre is an International Table Tennis Federation hot spot which is used for high level training and preparation for athletes across the world. The USA team that participated in…
Read MoreVolleyball championship achieves major objective – says Wills
Coordinator of the Trade Wind Tankers True Championship volleyball tournament, Ian Wills said that the championship achieved its objective in its third year, which was to ensure that volleyball entered the limelight again. Wills told this publication that before the tournament started, volleyball was rapidly dying but the championships resuscitated the sport to a competitive level, mainly in Berbice and Demerara where the top eight teams came from. According to him, not much volleyball is played in Essequibo and the interior regions. Therefore, he called on citizens of these areas…
Read MoreGuyana finishes third overall
Guyana finished third overall with both male and female teams securing second spots in the Caribbean Squash Championships in Trinidad and Tobago. The Guyanese played their best squash but the females succumbed to powerhouse Barbados while the men fell to the host Trinidad and Tobago. The ladies’ team advanced to the finals with the help of Ashley Khalil who played at the number two position. Unfortunately, Khalil was not available to represent Guyana on the final day since she had to travel abroad on a previously arranged commitment. As a…
Read MoreLocal Baseball League eyeing 50 teams by 2014
The recently-launched Guyana Baseball League (GBL) has set itself an ambitious target of having 50 functional teams by 2014, as it seeks to introduce the game in a massive way locally. From as early as next month end, the GBL plans to host several Leagues, including T-ball or soft baseball for children age 4-6; Minor League (7-10); Major League (11-12); Junior League (12- 14); Senior League (13-16); and Big League (15-18). These Leagues will be held from September 28 to November 25, after which an All Star team will be…
Read More‘LCCG was found to be the most suitable site’- says Dr Anthony
– Construction of synthetic track going according to plans By Melinda Bishundyal Sport Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, reported that the Leonora Community Centre ground (LCCG) was the most suitable ground to house the Class II synthetic track and field facility which is currently under construction. This revelation comes after recent debate and speculation in the media regarding feasibility of the location for the facility. Anthony said that his ministry wanted the synthetic track to be in the vicinity of Georgetown or Region Four so as to make it easily accessible…
Read MoreA Boyhood Dream
By Avenash Ramzan Long-serving national cycling coach, Hassan Mohamed, has always responded to my question “What keeps you going?” by saying, “Once you mix with the young, you will always remain young.” West Indies leg-spinner, Devendra Bishoo may be tempted to give you his own version: “Once you mix with cricketers, you will play cricket.” As Guyana Times Sunday Magazine traces the career of the 26-year-old, it becomes evident that it’s not just Bishoo’s love for the game that has brought him international acclaim, but more so that he started…
Read More‘Always be distinct’- Miss UN Soyini Fraser
Describing herself as enthusiastic, daring, determined, ingenious and radiant, crowned Miss UN Soyini Asanti Fraser believes it is more important to “stand out than to fit in.” She sat down with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine to relay her experience at winning an international pageant. Sunday Magazine: Tell us about Soyini Fraser. Soyini Fraser: Well I was born on May 8, 1990 to Lynden and Deborah Fraser in Georgetown. Over the years I have grown into a spirited dancer, an aspiring Christian Child Psychologist, role model, and a true Guyanese. I…
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