Archive | August, 2011

Both Britain and the United States bear responsibility

Both Britain and the United States bear responsibility

  Dear Editor, The recent release of classified information pertaining to the role of the British Government in the overthrow of the democratically elected PPP government did not come as a surprise to most Guyanese particularly those familiar with our political history. It is an established fact that the Jagan-led PPP was thrown out of office in 1953 [...] [...more]

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Greenidge ignores inconvenient truth

Greenidge ignores inconvenient truth

Dear Editor, Mr. Carl Greenidge ought to be ashamed of himself and should know that his recent press statements are not only intellectual dishonesty, but reckless. That he was a part of a Government which absolutely destroyed our country is no longer a contentious issue among decent and objective Guyanese; everyone now accepts that the post-independence [...] [...more]

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Myles, Carto, Walcott for CYG

Myles, Carto, Walcott for CYG

  Hampton Games two-time gold medalist, Malcolm Walcott along with national sprinters, Letitia Myles and Tiffany Carto were chosen by Athletics Association Guyana (AAG) to represent Guyana at Commonwealth Youth Games. The Games will be held in Isle of Man, England from September 7-11 and the three athletes are expected to leave Guyana on September 6 to [...] [...more]

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TD Shabazz excited to be back at the helm

TD Shabazz excited to be back at the helm

    -lauds the selfless effort of ‘Ultimate Warrior’ Technical Director of Guyana’s senior national team ‘the Golden Jaguars’ Trinidadian Jamal Shabazz in an interview with Kaieteur Sport yesterday at the National Stadium where the team was engaged in a practice session for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Barbados and Bermuda on September 2 and 6 respectively [...] [...more]

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Bancroft is 2-day tourney best boxer

Bancroft is 2-day tourney best boxer

  Ian Bancroft won the best boxer accolade when a two-day amateur boxing tournament was held last weekend at the Andrew Sixhead Lewis Boxing Gym in Albouystown. The tournament was sponsored by US-based promoter Seon Bristol, who flew into the country especially for the event.  This was another part of Bristol’s contributions to amateur boxing.  Bristol, a [...] [...more]

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Local boxers experience mixed fortunes in Barbados invitational goodwill tourney

Local boxers experience mixed fortunes in Barbados invitational goodwill tourney

  Guyanese boxers experienced mixed fortunes when they engaged their Barbados counterparts in a one night goodwill tournament hosted at the Springer Memorial Auditorium, St Michael Barbados, last Saturday evening. The squad consisted of female boxer, Simone Hoyte who competed in the 75kgs class, Laured Stewart, 75kgs youth class and Steffon Gouveia in the 60kgs elite [...] [...more]

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Champtress rules the roost at Rising Sun

Champtress rules the roost at Rising Sun

    Jumbo Jet stables take top honours once again   By Samuel Whyte It was Champtress that did the trick as the racehorse owned by Dennis DeRoop of The Simple Royal Stable of Corentyne is quickly becoming the horse to beat.   The headliner once again pummeled its rivals to take top honours and race away with the sumptuous $1,000,000 [...] [...more]

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Scott Service Station fuel D&C Promotions T20 tourney

Scott Service Station fuel D&C Promotions T20 tourney

  Event bowls off on September 3 @ BCCG Scott Service Station of Bartica is the latest corporate entity to lend support to the 2nd edition of the D&C Promotions Twenty20 knock out cricket tournament which is set to bowl off at the Bartica Community Centre Ground on Saturday. Managing Director of Scott Service Station, Dave Scott known [...] [...more]

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GDF, GPF rebound to avenge early losses

GDF, GPF rebound to avenge early losses

    Milo Under-23 Football Tournament - Riddim Squad draw with Northern Rangers The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) rebounded from their opening round loss to Flamingo to inflict a 2-1 win over Sunburst Camptown on Sunday evening as play in the Milo Under-23 Football Tournament organised by Fruta Conquerors continued, at the Tucville ground. Paul Bobb The diminutive Paul Bobb netted [...] [...more]

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Webster, Hussain capture top podium spots in Rapid Chess tournament

Webster, Hussain capture top podium spots in Rapid Chess tournament

  Learie Webster of the West Demerara and Rashad Hussain of Mae’s Secondary emerged victorious in the senior and junior categories respectively, when the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) staged the Texaco Bel Air One-day Rapid Chess Tournament at the West Demerara Secondary School Sunday afternoon last. Webster finished with 7 points after dropping his first match to [...] [...more]

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