2011 – Page 140 – Guyana Times International

India beat Pakistan to reach World Cup final

April 1, 2011 TIMES INT'L

India vanquished Pakistan to storm into the final of the World Cup in a high-voltage match watched by the Prime Ministers of the two countries and millions of passionate fans across the sub-continent. The 29-run victory, which enabled India to maintain its unbeaten record against the arch-rivals in 36 years of World Cup history, was the result of some brilliant bowling and fielding show by the home side after its much-vaunted batting line-up had posted a modest 260/9 to which man-of-the match Sachin Tendulkar made a lucky 85-run contribution. India…

‘The experience was good’ — Bishoo

April 1, 2011 TIMES INT'L

By Avenash Ramzan Reasons to smile! Devendra Bishoo was one of the few bright spots in a grim West Indies campaign Given his proven track record on the regional circuit, which subsequently earned him a place on the West Indies ‘A’ team to Bangladesh last year, it was clear that Devendra Bishoo would one day represent the Caribbean side at the highest level. His boyhood dream and father’s dying wish — for Devendra to play for the West Indies — came one step closer to realisation when the pint-sized, 25-year-old…

Powerlifters excel in individual categories- but surrender team title

April 1, 2011 TIMES INT'L

By Avenash Ramzan A five-member Guyana unit surrendered the team title, but the lifters performed with distinction in the individual categories of the North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF)/ International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Caribbean championships, which concluded on Sunday in the Cayman Islands. The Guyanese, who had a tough time securing enough sponsorship to send a full eight-member team to defend the title they won here last year, finished with 44 points, four less than Trinidad and Tobago, who took the top podium spot with a seven-member team. Hosts Cayman Islands…

Miss Guyana/India first runner-up, Shivanie Latchman speaks on life and pageantry

April 1, 2011 TIMES INT'L

As a little girl growing up, Shivanie Latchman had great expectations of what adulthood and life have to offer. And at the age of 23, this vibrant young woman is well on the way to achieving her dreams, even some of more recent vintage, like entering a pageant and placing second. She told Guyana Times International: “If you had asked me three months ago if I could ever see myself in pageantry, then my answer to that would have been no. Today, my entire perspective has changed; and, believe it…

TT PM wants business to drive economy

March 31, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has called on businessmen to become the driving force behind the Trinidad and Tobago economy. This she said as she extended an open invitation to all businessmen to join hands with the government to make Trinidad and Tobago “the gateway to the Americas.” Persad-Bissessar made this statement as she delivered the feature address at the formal launch of the Siparia Chamber of Commerce, at PowerGen, Syne Village, Penal. She called on businessmen present to “partner with the government, as others have been doing, because the only…

Montserrat’s new Constitution goes into effect September 1

March 31, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Chief Minister Reuben Meade said that the new Constitution for Montserrat goes into effect from September 1st this year. Meade said that the constitutional reform is now completed after over five years of discussion, and that his administration has successfully negotiated with Britain the Montserrat Constitution Order. “We recognise that many persons would have liked to see more radical changes. However, this Constitution improves upon the 1989 Constitutional Order; and there is a mechanism for change, where appropriate and justifiable,” Meade said. He told legislators during the budget presentation earlier…

Commemorating the lives of two legends – Dr Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan

March 31, 2011January 21, 2013 TIMES INT'L

In the March death anniversaries of two of Guyana’s most popular heroes, the Cheddi Jagan Commemoration Committee planned a number of activities at the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre in commemoration of freedom fighters Dr. Cheddi and Mrs Janet Jagan, who died March 6, 1997 and March 28, 2009 respectively. A number of activities were planned in various regions countrywide, and activities were held throughout the month. As the month drew to a close, March 27 saw a Family Fun Day being held at the State House, which started at 14:00…

Guyana Where and What -Everything tourists need to know about Guyana

March 31, 2011March 31, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Intended for tourists to Guyana, the fourth edition of ‘Guyana Where…’ has been available in local distribution outlets for a few months now. The fourth edition has a number of additional features, such as the outline on the trail to Lethem, a map of Georgetown, resorts of the Linden Highway, and a special on the resort on the Corentyne River. It has retained its list and description of the recreational spots, places of interest for sightseeing; a topical review of the Low Carbon Development Strategy, Guyana’s counties and major towns,…

Rohee receives new plan for a modernised police force

March 31, 2011 TIMES INT'L

After almost a year of consultations and planning, UK consultant agency Capita Symonds on Thursday presented to the Home Affairs Ministry the final draft of the strategic plan for the modernisation of the Guyana Police Force. Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee, briefly addressing the media, explained that the document, which containes more than 500 pages, is key to the institutional modernising of the Guyana Police Force. He explained that consultations were conducted on a unilateral and bilateral level between the Guyana Police Force, the Home Affairs Ministry and Capita Symonds.…

Canadian firm to construct first underground gold mine in the Guianas

March 31, 2011 TIMES INT'L

By Janelle Persaud Canadian-owned Guyana Goldfields Inc has announced plans to start construction of the first underground gold mine in the Guianas — a US$175M operation — by the end of this year. Chief Operations Officer Claude Lemasson, in an exclusive interview with Guyana Times International, said some Gy$3 billion in equipment has already started to arrive in the country. Guyana Goldfields Inc is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company primarily focused on the exploration and development of gold deposits in the Guiana Shield. This company is hopeful that the “critical”…