Year: 2015

Rodrigues fires back: “Prorogation is a British legacy”

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By: Jomo Paul Foreign Affairs Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has dismissed concerns mounted by outgoing British High Commissioner Andrew Ayre that Guyana may be the subject of future sanctions by Commonwealth if a date is not named for General and Regional Elections. In a Facebook post the Foreign Affairs Minister explained that as far as she is aware Guyana is not the subject of any impending sanction by the commonwealth body. She explained that she is a member of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) under whose responsibility such an action…

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Guyanese to receive youth leadership award from Queen Elizabeth

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The British High Commission on Thursday announced that Leroy Phillips from Guyana is one of 60 young people from across the Commonwealth who are being recognised as exceptional leaders in their community. These 60 young people are the first ever to receive a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award, the release said. Leroy became blind at the age of six and faced intense discrimination at school, the citation says. He now works hard to improve access to education for all. Leroy’s achievements include speaking about this issue at a conference in…

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How to get the NYC municipal ID card

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My Foxny.com has reported that New York City has launched its municipal identification program, which allows most city residents — regardless of immigration status — to obtain a photo ID. The program is designed to help New Yorkers get access to services and programs that are otherwise hard to do if you do not have a government-issued photo card. Having the card has an added benefit: you can get free membership to several cultural institutions for one year if you sign up in 2015. Among them are The Public Theater,…

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Guyana to attend CBC Championship in Tortola

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… Bermuda set to invade in March After a successful 2014, the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) will now turn its attention to the 2015 Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Men’s and Women’s Championships, set once again for the British Virgin Island of Tortola. Last year, after acquiring the services of former Indian Pacers and Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Rawle Marshall, who was later named captain, Guyana were able to finish fifth place in the ten-team tournament. Guyana had a dismal start to their CBC campaign, losing their opening game 63-99…

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Crandon, Barnwell and Jacobs shine in first practice match

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… Jaguars win by 106 runs Middle-order batsmen Royston Crandon and skipper Christopher Barnwell struck half-centuries, while Steven Jacobs stroked an unbeaten 44 as the Guyana Jaguars came away with a 106-run victory over Singh’s XI in their first practice match at the Everest Cricket Club ground on Wednesday. Batting first in hazy conditions in the game that is being used as part of the team’s preparation for this year’s West Indies Cricket Board/Professional Cricket League/NAGICO Super50 tournament, the Jaguars posted 281 for 7 off their 50 overs. Crandon led…

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Guyana playing important role globally

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Patrick I Gomes, Guyana’s Ambassador to Brussels, becomes the Secretary General (SG) of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) this month. Gomes was the clear winner for the job in November. It was testimony to the high regard people have for Ambassador Gomes and for Guyana. Congratulations Ambassador! Bayney Karran, Guyana’s Ambassador to the USA, is in the running to be appointed Deputy SG for the OAS in Washington. The fact that he is a serious candidate for this post is another concrete testimony to the high…

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Windies concede Test series with eight-wicket loss

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa: West Indies predictably slumped to their seventh straight series loss to South Africa when they went down by eight wickets on the final morning of the third Test at Newlands here on Tuesday. Needing a miracle to prevent South Africa from reaching a paltry victory target of 124, West Indies never found such grace and the hosts strolled to a comfortable win ten minutes before lunch, to complete their fourth consecutive series win over their opponents on home soil. The Proteas have now won 12 of…

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Rum Jhaat photo gon appear soon

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De new year only just start and it look like people gone back to de same old habits arready. De old done tek over de new. One man seh he gon stop drinking fuh de new year, and that he gon stop at 12 midnight on Old Year’s Night. Well, de year start wid he drunk and since then he ain’t sober yet. And it ain’t de Nagga Man, although he also ain’t sober up yet, just that he ain’t (and would never) mek any resolution like that. Who ain’t…

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Honey Pond: Paradise for nature lovers

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Honey Pond, located in Region Nine, is known for its rich biodiversity. Teeming with various species of birds, fish and other animals, like the magnificent black caiman, Honey Pond is a highlight location when visiting Karanambu Lodge. Karanambu encompasses approximately 110-square miles of savannah, marshy ponds, riparian forest, and a 30-mile stretch of the Rupununi River. The Lodge provides guests with the opportunity to experience the wildlife of Karanambu. Settled in 1927 by Tiny McTurk, Karanambu was once a working cattle ranch and Balata collection station. It is now an…

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Airlines continue to show confidence in Guyana’s aviation sector

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– several began operations in 2014 As Government continues to propel Guyana as a viable tourist destination, investors’ confidence continues to be stronger, and this fact can be proved through a number of activities in the various sectors. One such sector is the growing aviation industry and this is very much needed for a tourism industry to really prosper. Over the years, a number of new airlines commenced serving the Guyana route, primarily in 2014.  COPA Airlines began flying to Guyana on July 11, offering services to this destination twice…

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