Year: 2018

Guyana’s sovereignty under threat – Jagdeo

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Guyana’s Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has said that he has received information from a source that would suggest that there is a real threat to Guyana and its sovereignty from neighbouring Venezuela. Jagdeo told a media conference on Thursday that he feels that the Government is also aware of this treat and is urging the Administration to inform the Guyanese people. The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary said he doesn’t feel he should be the one to inform the nation about this issue. President David Granger recently visited…

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President Trump congratulates Guyana on 48th Republic Anniversary

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The following letter was sent to President David Granger on behalf of the people of the United States, according to the US Embassy in Georgetown: “Congratulations to you and the people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the occasion of your 48th Republic Day, February 23. The United States of America takes pride in its partnership with the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. We value your ongoing contributions to regional security and look forward to working with you on the development of your natural resources for the benefit of the…

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‘Holder must go!’

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As Wales sugar workers continued to decry the challenges they are facing since the closure of the Estate, the former employees, their family members and other supporters once again protested the refusal of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) to give them severance pay as they called for Agriculture Minister Noel Holder’s removal. “Who must go? Holder must go,” was the resounding call by the ex-employees on Wednesday as they gathered outside the Ministry of the Presidency (MotP) and Ministry of Agriculture. The former employees made it clear that they must…

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Eastman rides to historic R&R double

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Team Cocos talisman Hamzah Eastman showed great strength and stamina to crown a fruitful weekend on the saddle winning the R&R International double. The historic double began on Saturday in the National Park when Hamza Eastman (2nd place in photo) had to battle hard to get to the front In the process, he successfully defended his road race title on Sunday making it the first time in the event’s 27-year history that a rider has won it back to back. The race which started at Schoonord, West Bank Demerara and…

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Yadram headlines 2017 EBSC Awards ceremony

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The Enterprise Busta Sports Club (EBSC) 2017 awards ceremony was dominated by West Indies Under-19 all-rounder Bhaskar Yadram and local batting star Vivian Albert; who snared majority of the awards. Yadram, the 18 year-old West Indies U19 player who was a part of the team during the recently concluded ICC Youth World Cup in New Zealand, walked away with the coveted Cricketer-of-the-Year award, along with three others. The hard-hitting opener was rewarded for his many strides including; his selection to the Guyana senior team and the West Indies Youth side,…

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4 countries, 14 bouts billed for February 25

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Plans are going full steam for the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) in conjunction with McDonald Promotions Patrick Ford Memorial boxing card slated for February 25 at the National Gymnasium. The card initially was slated for February 17 but GBA President Steve Ninvalle told Guyana Times International Sport flight issues caused the date to be shifted but confirmed fighters from St. Lucia, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago will attend. Fourteen bouts, two of which are female fights are carded for the event which is being laced with many eyes due to…

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Guyana’s Karatekas plotting course to Olympics

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Guyana Karate Federation (GKF) President Amir Khouri confirmed that the 2018 Junior National Championships will kick off on July 8 with the Senior leg set for September 30 2018. Khouri, who was recently reappointed GKF President told Guyana Times International Sport on Wednesday that the two main events which are used as criteria for National selection, will kick off a few months apart at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH). Khouri said that with the 2020 Japan Olympics fast approaching, it is important for the local fighters to start getting…

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Cop accused of raping female colleague after night out at hotel

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An 18-year-old female Special Constable was allegedly raped by a colleague in the wee hours of Saturday at a Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown hotel after a night out together. The rank claimed that after a night of partying together, she, along with the Constable, booked a room at the hotel since they were too drunk to drive home. However, about 03:45h, the male Constable forced himself on the female rank despite her resistance. Reports are immediately after the act, the woman lodged a complaint at the Brickdam Police Station and the alleged…

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Teen electrocuted by fallen live wire

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A teenager met his death on Sunday evening after a Guyana Power and Light electrical wire fell on him at Canal Number Two Polder, West Bank Demerara (WBD). Dead is 17-year-old Vivek Bridgemohan of Lot 18 Alliance, Canal Number Polder. Reports are the teenager went to a shop to purchase an item for his father and on his way home, he stopped to chat with a friend. It was while chatting with his friend that the electrical wife fell on him. He was picked up by his father who was…

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Missing the point…

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…and the boat on judiciary Here we go again! Gridlock! This time it’s on the appointment of the Chancellor and Chief Justice – the two highest officials in the Judiciary. As your Eyewitness has taken pains to belabour, one of the unfortunately unwelcome features of our system of governance is the fusion of the Executive with the Legislative branch – leaving only the Judiciary to prevent a permanent, existential dictatorship after every “democratic” election. If the Executive were to have unfettered power to appoint the members of the Judiciary, then…

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