Dear Editor, The large majority of Guyanese Americans I communicated with on the ground (in the New York area) and on the phone oppose (condemn) President Granger’s decision to unilaterally appoint the Chairman of GECOM. They are outraged at the President’s unilateral action in choosing the GECOM Chair without any opposition input. They feel the President should have chosen someone from the final list of nominees provided by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, since all of them are considered to be fit and proper. But, as in Guyana, Guyanese have shown…
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Shri Prakash Gossai Foundation and Queens, NY mandir give scholarships to Guyanese students
Education plays a profound role in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Through this medium, the status quo of a nation becomes more informed by attaining the skills necessary to be productive members of a civilised society. Our world is constantly changing and it requires a society that is well versed in understanding the problems deriving from culture differences and tolerance of one another’s beliefs and perceptions. This was one of the many causes that the late Shri Prakash Gossai, a Guyanese Hindu missionary, who is often regarded as one of the architects…
Read MoreGuyana’s new Ambassador to Caricom pledges country’s support in all matters
Guyana was on Wednesday lauded for its seminal role in the evolution of the regional integration movement, as the country’s new Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (Caricom), Charlene Phoenix, presented her credentials to Caricom Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque. The Secretary General, in remarks at the accreditation ceremony, recalled Guyana’s role, along with Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda, in restarting the integration process through the formation of the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA), and then, through the Georgetown Accord, fashioning the pivotal movement from CARIFTA to Caricom. He also noted…
Read MoreA frightening lesson
The events that unfolded following the unilateral appointment of the new Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) have attracted much debate; for and against. Many arguments have been made regarding constitutionality or lack thereof through interpretation and/or misinterpretation. While that will seemingly continue unabated, one certainty is the said appointment was clearly an act of bad faith. This conclusion is based upon information in the public domain, which alluded to the establishment of a bipartisan committee to “search” for a suitable candidate if the third list of nominees were…
Read MoreOpposition Leader to verify claims of Govt receiving US$20M signing bonus from ExxonMobil
Amid concerns that the Government may have allegedly accepted a US$20 million signing bonus from United States (U.S.) oil giant ExxonMobil, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has made a commitment to ask the company if this information that has been circulating is indeed factual. Jagdeo maintains that the Government should maintain a high level of transparency when it comes to this new and emerging sector and should not hesitate to release the contract. The former head of state said that he was briefed on the visit by Government ministers in Texas…
Read MoreNYC general elections see popular C’bean candidates re-elected
The son of Grenadian immigrants, Jumaane Williams and a Haitian-born immigrant Dr Mathieu Eugene were victorious in their campaigns to be re-elected to the 40th and 45th Council Districts in the New York City general elections respectively. Both men who are Democrats secured another four-year term in districts that are predominantly Caribbean. Dr Mathieu Eugene, the first Haitian to hold elective office in New York City defeated Brian Christopher Cunningham by garnering 60 per cent of the votes. Cunningham, who is the son of Jamaican immigrants, ran on the Reform…
Read MorePolice officers under investigation for brutal murder of teacher
Two Constables of the Guyana Police Force have been placed under close arrest in connection with the brutal attack on 22-year-old Kescia Branche while another two have been questioned. The Police said one of the ranks, under close arrest is refusing to cooperate with investigators. The woman who was the reported victim of a brutal beating last weekend and was said to be in an “unresponsive” state at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) has succumbed to her injuries. The mother of one and a teacher attached to the Richard Ishmael…
Read MoreSpat between Police lovers leads to attempted murder-suicide
– Dead cop’s family upset over not being contacted By Vanhu Manikchand A Police Constable took his own life on Tuesday evening after shooting his girlfriend, also a Police rank, following an argument during which he reportedly accused her of being unfaithful. Dead is 20-year-old Constable 22834 Clement Cockfield, of Friendship, East Coast Demerara; while woman Constable 23464 Shanice Fraser, 21, of Lot 28 Middle Street, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, is currently in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC). The incident occurred sometime around 08:30pm at the…
Read MoreGranger leading Guyana back to “Burnhamism”
…says Opposition Leader Guyanese have been put on notice that the country could return to the days of “Burnhamism” as President David Granger is finding it difficult to adapt to the values of the 21st century and keeps referring to policies and positions that were imposed during the 70s and 80s in Guyana. Jagdeo said this position of the President was further reinforced when he addressed the gathering of People’s National Congress (PNC) supporters in the United States recently. The Opposition Leader said he is convinced that Guyana could return…
Read MoreJaguars focused on developing future stars for the West Indies
Since the commencement of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Professional Cricket League (PCL) for the 2014/2015 Regional 4-Day season, Guyana Jaguars have been ‘team consistent, winning three successive titles. However, in that period, they have only successfully seen the elevation of Rajendra Chandrika, Vishaul Singh and Shimron Hetmyer to the senior West Indies Test team. Barbadian-born Raymon Reifer is currently part of the Test squad while Keon Joseph has become a consistent face in the West Indies ‘A’ teams. Ronsford Beaton who was part of the “A” team has been included…
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