Year: 2011

Guyanese urged to reject Lohmeyer statements

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The Office of the President is urging Guyanese to reject statements by ex-employee Judson Lohmeyer concerning the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) project, labelling his behaviour “unethical and immoral”. Lohmeyer, a U.S. citizen, is accused of threatening to blackmail the government by leaking information on the highly-touted OLPF project. Media reports have quoted Lohmeyer as saying that he resigned from the employ of the Office of the President after recognising that there were two plans: one to outsource the OLPF, and the other which he was involved in. He claims…

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No ‘window-dressing’ will save Granger – PPP

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The ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has again accused presidential candidate of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), David Granger, of being one of the chief enforcers of the Forbes Burnham dictatorship. The party’s statement comes in wake of the PNCR complaining to the Organisation of American States (OAS) concerning comments by President Bharrat Jagdeo about Granger during his address at a Babu John ceremony to honour the late President Cheddi Jagan on Sunday. The PPPC said in a release on Thursday that it has noted the PNCR’s attempt…

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Guyanese jailed for 45 years for U. S. murder

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28-year-old Guyanese man was sentenced to 45 years in prison last Friday in the United States, a sentence that prompted his mother to launch into a tirade aimed at the victim’s family. A jury convicted Parasurama Rabindranauth of murder in January, returning the verdict in about an hour and a half. Although he has contended the killing was in self-defence, Rabindranauth said last Friday in Waterbury Superior Court that the shooting was his fault, and he was sorry for what he had done. “If I could take it back, I…

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Shanice Bacchus-Jones: from a country girl to a U.S. model/designer

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Shanice Bacchus was born in New Amsterdam, East Berbice, on July 29, 1989. She is the third of three siblings. As a child in Guyana, Bacchus undertook a few assignments to appear as a model in advertisements, but her career choice was suppressed by the reality of life in the Ancient County. However, upon migrating, almost four years ago, the urge to pose before the cameras resurfaced. Photographers quickly developed interest in Shanice Bacchus, and, over the years, she has fallen deeper and deeper in love with the art of…

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Government remains committed to sport development – President reiterates at NSC Awards ceremony

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By Avenash Ramzan The sporting fraternity was assured of government’s unwavering support, last Friday evening, when His Excellency, President Bharrat Jagdeo, during his feature address at the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) 2010 Awards ceremony at the National Cultural Centre, reiterated the importance of sport to nation-building. While acknowledging that the state is just one link of a network that is required to help foster the development of sport, the head-of-state noted that government will continue to assist in the growth of the country’s sportsmen and women by providing the necessary…

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WI have all eyes on the Irish

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With a week between matches, the West Indies have ensured there would be no complacency in their ICC Cricket World Cup quest as they turned in a three-hour training session here Monday. The Caribbean lads focused mainly on fitness and fielding drills as they went through their paces at the Sector 16 Cricket Ground under the care of Head Coach Ottis Gibson and Fitness Trainer Hector Martinez Charles. West Indies are preparing for their next assignment, against Ireland on Friday at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. This will…

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Gy$74M resurfacing of South Dakota Circuit to be completed by next weekend

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– government injects Gy$40M By Rajiv Bisnauth President Bharrat Jagdeo has delivered on his promise made at the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club’s (GMR&SC) 2010 Annual Awards Ceremony. At that event, the president had disclosed that his government will inject Gy$40 million into the resurfacing of the South Dakota Circuit. Resurfacing is currently in progress, and is expected to be completed by next weekend. When completed, the long-awaited upgrading of the circuit, Guyana’s only motor racing track, will cost Gy$74 million. President of the GMR&SC, Raj Boodhoo, informed Guyana…

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India labour to five-wicket victory

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India defeated Netherlands on a sluggish track at the Fero Shah Kotla with nearly 14 overs to spare though the margin of victory couldn’t mask a lacklustre performance from the home side. The Indian bowling was just about tidy against some dour Netherlands batting, and their bunch of big hitters came unstuck for a while against the left-arm spin of Pieter Seelaar in a low-intensity match. Chasing 190, India raced out of the blocks with Sachin Tendulkar becoming the first man to reach 2000 World Cup runs with a hat-trick…

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Gayle climbs three spots in ICC rankings

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Candigarh, India, CMC – West Indies opener Chris Gayle has advanced three places in the latest ICC One-Day International batting rankings released on Monday. The big-hitting left-hander, who has had a relatively productive ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 campaign, is now 12th in the rankings, which continue to be led by prolific South Africa opener Hashim Amla. Gayle has scores of two against South Africa, 80 against The Netherlands, and 37 not out against Bangladesh in his three innings so far, which have helped lead West Indies to two wins…

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‘Theatre Spectacular’ to honour fashion icon Lady Sara Lou Carter

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The Guyana Fashion Weekend (GFW) will be honouring 19th century fashion icon Lady Sara Lou Carter, nee Harris, when it hosts its first “Theatre Spectacular” on April 8 and 9, 2011 at the National Cultural Centre. According to GFW Chief Executive Officer Sonia Noel, the fashion icon will be featured on the show in the form of a seven-minute presentation about her life and contributions to the fashion industry in Guyana. About Lady Sara Lady Sara Lou Carter, nee Harris, was born in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. After graduating from Bennett…

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