The 36-year-old South Ruimveldt, Georgetown woman who was taken into the custody of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) for failing to declare more than US$44,000 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has been placed on self-bail. According to Police Public Relations Officer Jairam Ramlakhan, the woman was released on her own recognizance and will have to return to the SOCU office sometime this week. Based on reports received, the woman arrived on a St Lucian flight at Guyana’s main port of entry with some US$44,688 in her possession.…
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Using art to tell stories
Artist Darshani Kistama is “honoured” to be among veteran Guyanese artists exhibiting their artwork at Castellani House. This is Darshani’s inaugural exhibition at the art gallery. Darshani has on display artistic paintings, drawings, saris and beautifully hand-painted bottles. The on-going exhibition, themed “Ganga Ship 1917: The Long Journey”, is being held to commemorate the centenary of the abolition of the Indian indentureship. Speaking to Sunday Times Magazine, Darshani said she is inspired by nature and her “commitment” to her religion, which is a central theme in most of her art.…
Read MoreHistory of State House
State House, once known as Government House, has been the official residence of several colonial governors and Guyanese presidents over the years. It is said to have had its origins in the 1820s, when the building was originally owned by William Percy Austin, the first Anglican Bishop of Guyana. Ordinances were passed in 1852 and 1863 allowing the purchase of the property to establish an official residence for the governor of what was then British Guiana. After independence, the country’s first president, Arthur Chung chose State House as his official…
Read MoreAppreciating mothers
“A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them” – Victor Hugo Sunday, the second Sunday of May, has been set aside as Mother’s Day. Kids all over the world will try to do whatever they can to make their mothers feel special. Some will give their mother flowers or cards. Some might even prepare a home-cooked meal, or take their moms out for dinner. When Mother’s Day became a recognized holiday in the US in 1914, it quickly spread to the rest of the world.…
Read MoreArrival of identity
Dear Diary, Ah me, Nagga Man, again. Me feel real good, an’ me na even tek wan drink yet; me guh wait till ten a’clack today. And na beca’se a wan laang weekend me feel good; ah beca’se me come home, Dear Diary. Yes, me come home!! Eva since Rum Jhaat aks me fuh jine up wid Pee-an’-See, me bin t’ink me gat fuh play like me na Indian. But yuh know me a wan real Indian, right, Dear Diary? Ev’ry day me use fuh drink wan half battle Bush…
Read MoreWI pick 16-year-old fast bowler for Women’s World Cup
West Indies women’s squad for the World Cup, which will be played in England in June-July, features four new faces, including 16-year-old fast bowler Qiana Joseph. The three other newcomers include 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Reniece Boyce, 23-year-old allrounder Akeira Peters and 25-year-old opening batsman Felicia Walters. Chairman of the selection panel Courtney Browne said these four players caught the eye at the emerging women’s players camp held last year. “The team is composed of a mixture of youth and experience,” Browne said. “Performances in this year’s Women’s Regional Super50 Tournament along…
Read MoreJohnson selected to represent Guyana at CONCACAF TARP
Gladwyn Johnson will participate in the CONCACAF Targeted Advanced Referee Programme (TARP) scheduled for Dallas, Texas from May 11 – 14, 2017. Johnson, who is a FIFA referee, will be Guyana’s representative and he will be among nine participating referees; four of which will be from the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) region including Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Johnson, in an invited comment said: “It’s a blessing for me to be a part of this prestigious course and to be around all the top assessors, instructors and referees in…
Read MoreCricket crisis and a search for the cause
By Rupe Harricharan The New York based Galaxy Cricket Club is undergoing a transformation in management with the formation of a supporting entity, the Legend Social Club. This effort is essentially a partnership between a group of businesspersons and member cricketers and fans. The main objective is to create quality by contributing to the nurturing of players and to the growth and development of the sport of cricket. Further, cricket can help in the health and fitness of the youths in our community and can serve as social outlet uniting…
Read MoreNot taking Barbados for granted – Gonsalves
The National Rugby team, ‘Green Machine’ will battle Barbados on Saturday at the Garrison Savannah in their first match of the 2017 Rugby Americas North (RAN) 15s’ Championship. In 2016, Guyana dominated the match against the Bajans with the scores ending 48-17 to prolong the misery for the Islanders against Guyana but captain Ryan Gonsalves said they will not be carless and overconfident against their opponents. “We are not taking Barbados for granted they have not beaten us in years and we are working hard enough to ensure it remains…
Read MoreGuyana/Venezuela border dispute: Govt gives assurances to prospective UK investors
A wave of excitement has been started in the oil and gas industry following significant discoveries made in Guyana by US-based oil giant ExxonMobil in 2015. However, some foreign investors are being deterred by Guyana’s ongoing border dispute with neighbouring Venezuela. During a recent meeting with potential investors in the United Kingdom (UK), the Government of Guyana gave its assurance that the border issue would not impact the sector, and that issues currently facing the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela would not spill over the Guyanese border. Vice President and Minister…
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