In the opposition-induced feeding frenzy over claims that Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud had issued “mining permits” to a Brazilian company (registered in Guyana), there appears to be a troubling willingness by that opposition to compromise the sovereignty of our nation in their quest to score political points. As to the claim itself, this is a question of fact and, like all issues from this quarter, will be settled by reasonable people after considering the evidence presented by both sides. What is undisputed is that it was a…
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DPP orders reopening of murder case against cricketer
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Bibi Shalimar Ali-Hack has instructed that the Preliminary lnquiry (Pl) into the murder of a man on Orange Walk earlier this year allegedly by Carlyle Barton be re-opened. The decision was made in accordance with Section 72 (2iia) of the Criminal Law (Procedure) Act, 10: 01. In November, Magistrate Fabayo Azore discharged the case at the PI stage after police witnesses did not show up and video evidence of the murder was not rendered, saying that a prima facie case was not made. The video…
Read MoreCabinet roasts ‘dirty’ Kaieteur News column on Sooba
Members of Cabinet have criticised what they deemed the unwarranted and malicious attack on the recently appointed Town Clerk Carol Sooba by the Kaieteur News. The appointment of Sooba has sparked outrage in some quarters. At a press conference earlier Wednesday, Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon said that members of Cabinet are disgusted and have vehemently objected to the Monday edition of the “Dem Boys Seh” column titled “Dem boys seh… Parbattie aka Carol was a night nurse”. “ Sexist, racist, libellous – were terms used with regards to the…
Read MoreNorth Georgetown advances to quarter-finals of K&S tourney
Tension rose as North Georgetown Secondary pulled off a sudden death penalty win over Patentia Secondary on Wednesday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground when the Kashif and Shanghai Secondary School football tournament continued. The game at the end of regulation time was 1-all but after sudden death spot kicks North Georgetown emerged 4-3 winners. Both teams had struggled to make positive attacking moves in the second-half. Joshua Ferrier opened the game with a brilliant goal in the 14th minute to put North Georgetown ahead, sending the fans in…
Read MoreFernandes maintains world No 19 ranking
By Avenash Ramzan World class Guyanese squash player Nicolette Fernandes maintained her world ranking of 19, according to the latest release from the World International Squash Players Association (WISPA).The 30-year-old achieved the career-best ranking of 19 in October, and has managed to maintain that position in the December release of WISPA. Since the start of October, Fernandes has competed in five tournaments, and though her performance has not been spectacular by any stretch of imagination, she has done enough to preserve her ranking. The England-based Guyanese participated in the…
Read MoreAmateur card finalised for “Linden Showdown”
The amateur segment of the “Linden Showdown” ProAm boxing card, billed for Boxing Day at the Mackenzie Sports Club, has been finalised. The card will feature four three- round exhibition bouts, showcasing eight young pugilists from the mining town of Linden. Kurley Hooper and Ronald Andries will battle in the 75-79 lbs category, while Joshua Corbin, the son of heavyweight boxer Sean Corbin, will trade punches with Daukyan Miller at the 84- 90 lbs range. Hakim Alexander and Rudolph Williams will square off at 160-165 lbs weight class, while Ejad…
Read MoreWalter Roth
Walter Roth proved to be a conscientious man though not without some controversy, and a man of his times. He arrived in British Guiana in 1907 as medical officer and government stipendiary magistrate, with the title Protector of Indians of the Pomeroon, North West district, having left Queensland, Australia in 1906 where he was first given the title Northern Protector of Aborigines in 1898 and later Chief Protector up to 1906. It was in Australia that Roth first came in for some criticism, facing increasing hostility from white settlers for…
Read MoreAn overseas company with Guyana at heart
By Indrawattie Natram It is often said that a single act of kindness can change someone’s world. This statement is indeed true, and has been displayed by Zara Realty Donor Team, an overseas-based Guyanese company that has indeed defined what serving humanity is about. The company, which comprises many Guyanese, has pooled its resources to help other Guyanese in the Information Technology field. Today, many persons from Essequibo, Berbice and Demerara are reaping the benefits. The company’s recent commitment to Guyana was the opening of its third state-of-the-art computer\video…
Read MoreExploring the mythical El Dorado
The Rupununi, one of the last great wilderness areas on the planet, is a biological treasure trove, with a level of species-richness on par with that of all of western Amazonia. Since the 17th century when Sir Walter Raleigh was convinced that the Rupununi was the location of the mythical El Dorado, this remarkable area has captured the imaginations of explorers and naturalists. And El Dorado lives on. Travelling from Yupukari, Rupununi – more than 45 minutes of expansive landscape – there lies, among the beauty of Guyana’s interior savannah,…
Read MoreExplore Guyana 2014 magazine launched
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) on Thursday launched the 2014 edition of the Explore Guyana magazine at Cara Lodge, Quamina Street, Georgetown. The magazine seeks to promote the local tourism sector. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, who addressed the gathering, spoke glowingly about the sector. “The biggest improvements in the future will come from the tourism sector and the new tourism sector is one identified by the government for great growth and contribution for our country.” Prime Minister Hinds said government has been collaborating with the private sector…
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