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Albert Baldeo re-elected as district leader again in little Guyana, USA Jul 07, 2024 Features / Columnists, News Albert Baldeo’s victory. Kaieteur News – At the recent Primary Elections, Guyanese-American Albert Baldeo was re-elected unanimously as District Leader in Little Guyana, Richmond Hill, NY, continuing a legacy of being the first person to be thus elected in two different Assembly Districts in the USA, and a force to be reckoned with. In the past, Baldeo has voiced the concerns of his constituents without fear or favor. The son of a working-class family, his strength lies in calling out injustices, discrimination, fighting for government services, and advocating for Guyanese. “Giving freely of your time for public service, bringing assistance to those who need it, speaking out for others who cannot articulate their concerns, and fighting for the betterment of humanity is the greatest gift someone can give to their fellow man, for many are called, but few are chosen,” Baldeo said. “If we are not at the table, we will continue to be on the menu, and we must always be vigilant to fight against injustice, oppression, and discrimination,” Baldeo continued Citing the current territorial dispute his native land has with Venezuela, Baldeo is especially interested in ensuring that dictator Nicholas Maduro and the electoral fraudsters in Guyana’s Election case are brought to justice, securing the fair allocation of government services, resources and funding to Little Guyana, public safety, and encouraging more civic involvement by members of our district, are engaging me right now. “Our community needs to show its voting strength more,” Baldeo added. In 2006, he was declared the winner in a groundbreaking race to become a State Senator and defeat a 30-year Republican incumbent, Italian-American Serf Maltese. As an elected District Leader, Baldeo used his office to inspire and mobilize voices and bring Guyana’s plight to the US State Department, Congress and Senate while helping anyone requiring assistance in accessing public benefits, unemployment benefits, quality of life concerns like better education, health care, wages, public safety, jobs, and ensuring everyone’s issues, are heard. Other times, he used his legal knowledge to challenge the system, like suing the MTA under the American with Disabilities Rights Act to ensure that they install the first subway elevator in our community at the Lefferts/Liberty stop in the heart of Little Guyana, often referred to as the “Baldeo elevator.” Besides his political work, Baldeo is a successful lawyer in Guyana and the USA, where he created history by being the youngest and fastest appointment to Senior State Counsel. He is also a former Police Legal Advisor and Magistrate. His volunteer advocacy is a necessary voice for all. In many cases, the lawyer had secured help for immigrants to attend their relative’s deaths and marriages, and secure medical help in the US, by engaging the relevant agencies. He is the only one elected to use his own money to maintain an office dedicated to helping the community, through his District Leader’s Office and Baldeo foundation. His unprecedented efforts continue to inspire other Guyanese and South Asian advocates, to whom he provides valuable advice to continue his legacy. Related Similar Articles

Leguan Secondary retain National Golf Championships Jul 07, 2024 Sports Leguan Secondary retained their schools golf championship on Friday last 2nd Annual GGA National Junior Golf Championship… – GGA president lauds massive turnout Kaieteur Sports – The second annual National Junior Drive, Chip & Putt Golf Championship, hosted by the Guyana Golf Association in partnership with the Ministry of Education on Friday at the Nexgen Golf Academy on Woolford Avenue witnessed a spectacular turnout with hundreds of players and students from across the nation participating in the fastest-growing sport in Guyana. When the dust settled in the Schools Category, it was Leguan Secondary that edged out Rosignol Secondary on points to secure their second consecutive National Title. Good Hope Secondary maintained their impressive form, securing third place. Other participants included Lower Corentyne, New Amsterdam Multilateral, Hope, Bladenhall Multilateral, Buxton, Tucville, South Ruimveldt, Richard Ismael, Friendship, Soesdyke, Westminster and Leonora Secondary. All attendees enjoyed meals, snacks courtesy of Sunshine Snacks, ice cream from Sterling Products and beverages provided by Guyana Beverages Inc. The winners received massive trophies sponsored by Jaigobin’s Hotel and Jaigobin’s Supermarket. Operational support for the tournament was provided by CPCE teachers, Lisa Plank (Exxon), Nexgen Golf Academy Coaches—Philip Haynes, Shmari Joseph, Harrichand Dhanai, Al Wilson, Vishal Dhanai, Caliper Drones, Region 3 and 6 RDC and Education Departments, and Doc’s Catering in association with the Office of the CEO, Secondary Schools Ministry of Education. Aleem Hussain, president of the GGA, expressed gratitude to the key sponsors responsible for the tournament’s astounding success. The Guyana Tourism Authority; Sterling Products Ltd; Pegasus Hotel & Suites; Guyana Beverages Inc; Jaigobin’s Hotel; Toolsie Persaud Ltd; Jaigobin’s Supermarket; Sunshine Snacks; Dino Bissessar; Knight Rider Transportation; Ramchand’s Auto; Darthan Investments Group; Tristone Auto; Shangri-La Gardens; Westside Golf Course; and Nexgen Golf Academy. According to the Guyana Tourism Authority, “The sheer numbers and talent on display prove that golf is now a sport with the potential to bring major attention to the country, both for sports tourism 1and in dominance of the junior golf category in the region. Now that our kids have access to the Westside Golf Course for training, we will finally be able to compete internationally.” Individual Category Winners: Under 13 Girls: Ariel Bonie (1st), Adina Arjune (2nd) Polmattie Manahar (3rd) Under 13 Boys: Adam Arjune (1st) Justin Singh (2nd), Sean Plank (3rd) Under 15 Girls: Kristina Teekaram (1st), Alicia Dennis (2nd), Hemadevi Lall (3rd) Under 15 Boys: Premchand Abdool (1st), Michael DeBarros (2nd), Leon Beckles (3rd) Under 18 Girls: Babita Singh (1st), Shantel Romeo (2nd), Crystel Murray (3rd) Under 18 Boys: Ajay Sewpersaud (1st), Xavier Ignatius (2nd), Jeremiah Bemmen (3rd) Open Category Female: Sandy Sooroojmohan (1st); Serena Kassim (2nd), Marissa Morgan-Bonie (3rd) Open Category Male: Kevon Jawahir (1st), Arun Jaikarran (2nd), Godfrey Rodrigues (3rd) Related Similar Articles

‘KK’s Sweet Treatz’ love at first bite Jul 07, 2024 Features / Columnists, News, Young entrepreneurs Young Entrepreneur, Kaylan Maleah Duncan “I think young entrepreneurs play a pivotal role in society today, they have the ability to bring fresh new innovative ideas forward.  When looking at the word youth, I think of rejuvenation and regeneration and that is exactly what young entrepreneurs are supposed to mirror in today’s society.” By Allyiah Allicock Kaieteur News – “From a tender age, I portrayed leadership skills and always wanted to be that individual that stood out in the crowd. Hence, I would think out of the box and act likewise.” Those are the words of a young woman, Kaylan Maleah Duncan, who one year ago today took the bold step of turning her passion for baking into a budding enterprise. Today, The Waterfalls take a sneak peek into Duncan’s thriving baking business called ‘KK’s Sweet Treatz’. Duncan, is the eldest of her four siblings. With a blossoming business in tow, the ambitious 18-year-old who plans to one day become a corporate lawyer just completed two years of the CAPE programme at the St. Rose’s High School. In a recent interview with this magazine, Duncan said her passion for baking was inspired by her mother and grandmother who did small-scale catering. “Over the years, I had developed a love for making desserts which was sparked by my mother and grandmother… With much thought, some practice sessions and the taste reviews from family members, I confidently turned my passion into reality,” she said confidently. Duncan added that she also started the business as a way of earning an income for herself to support her academic pursuits. As the name of the business suggests, KK’s Sweet Treatz offers freshly baked homemade goodies and desserts. Duncan shared that first her business started off with its bestselling treats which are cinnamon rolls but as of recent, she introduced cheesecake to the list. Selling these delicious treats for a year now, the young entrepreneur said that her support base has mainly been her parents, however, friends and other relatives have also encouraged and supported her business from since the beginning. Duncan also acknowledged that along her business journey, there have been some challenges. According to her, because she was still attending classes when she first started, she struggled with time management.  “I attended the St. Rose’s High School sixth form and during that time, I was still taking in orders so I had to come up with a plan so that I don’t neglect my studies …I wanted to achieve the wonders of both worlds so I had to make some sacrifices and so I would wake up as early as 2am to start baking and during that time, I would use the quiet hours of the morning to do some additional reading and so by 7am, I would be finished baking and preparing for school. In this way, I still got to do what I love and attend school on time,” Duncan recalled. While getting that challenge under control, the young woman said now she is focused on building her brand and taking things to the next level. “I plan to one day have a physical location and sell various baked goods and desserts, and hopefully, I can use my skills to finance my studies since I have yet another passion to fulfill which is to become a corporate lawyer,” she said. She added that with plans to expand her business, she would like to provide employment and training for young women who also would like to advance their passion for baking. The tasty treats ‘KK’s Sweet Treatz’ has to offer. With that being said, our featured entrepreneur is of the view that small business owners are important in our society since they contribute towards the country’s development. “I think young entrepreneurs play a pivotal role in society today, they have the ability to bring fresh new innovative ideas forward.  When looking at the word youth, I think of rejuvenation and regeneration and that is exactly what young entrepreneurs are supposed to mirror in today’s society,” Duncan said. In her opinion, she related that young people are looking for role models who are trendsetters for things that aren’t always positive and uplifting. However, she noted that by using one’s given talents to be a positive light, the nation on a whole can produce all rounded youths who can gainfully occupy themselves and give back positively to their society, she expressed. When asked what she thinks can help small businesses in our society grow, Duncan disclosed that more local support is needed. “These newspaper articles are a good start to boosting small businesses but I think more can be done by Guyanese people to support their own for example instead of purchasing from those different fast-food franchises, try something from a small local business, we have a plethora of social media platforms instead of using those platforms for negativity ‘big up’ a small business by reposting or sharing some content, you can promote and support a small business without spending a dollar by doing those simple things,” she noted. In supporting KK’s Sweet Treatz, you can contact telephone number (592) 617-5684 to place your orders or check them out on Instagram @treatskksweet or Facebook @Sweet Treats. Related Similar Articles

Quarterfinalists book their tickets Jul 07, 2024 Sports Caption: Action in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West/East Bank Demerara Championship Guinness Greatest of the Streets – West/East Bank Kaieteur Sports – Defending champion Ballerz Empire, Showstoppers, West Side Ballers and Jetty Ballers advanced to the quarterfinals when the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West/East Bank Demerara Championship commenced on Friday night at the Pouderoyen tarmac. Ballerz Empire downed Sunshine Ballers 2-1 to send a strong message to the remaining participants. Solomon Austin and Adrian Alexander scored in the sixth and 22nd minute each. For the loser, Neron Barrow netted in the 25th minute. On the other hand, three time former champion Showstoppers dispatched Goal Getters 3-0. Marvin Josiah scored in the seventh minute and then netted a GG in the 30th minute. Likewise, Jetty Ballers downed No Mercy 2-0. Jermin Junior recorded the fastest goal of the event in the opening 30 seconds. He would then seal his brace in the 16th minute. Also, Westside Ballers edged Boom Bang 1-0. Darrell Abrams scored in the fifth minute. Meanwhile, Cayenne Massive was disqualified for fielding an ineligible player during their victory against ESPN after the latter lodged an official protest. An investigation was launched by the tournament coordinator and at the conclusion, it was revealed that the player competed in the Georgetown zone which is an infraction of the rules, resulting in the disqualification of the team and a three year ban for the player. The event resumes on Friday with the quarterfinal segment. Complete Results Guinness Goal-(GG)-2 goals Game-1 Up like-7-0 vs. Pouderoyen Brothers-5 Dwayne Peters-1st and GG-28th Luiroy Nieuelder-8th Seon Stephen-13th Up Like-7 scorer Sebastian Edwards-17th Game-2 Bagotstown Warriors-1 vs. Epic Touch Family-6 Epic Touch scorers Devin Gaskin-1st, 23rd and 24th Donte MacAulay-6th Shaquille DosSantos-7th Trevon Cornell-17th Bagotstown scorer Junior Bobb-GG-28th Game-3 Westside Ballers-1 vs. Boom Bang-0 Darrell Abrams-5th Game-4 Team Family-0 vs. Street Ballers-0 Team Family won 3-2 on sudden penalty kicks Game-5 Jetty Ballers-2 vs. No Mercy-0 Jermin Junior-30th second and 16th minute Game-6 ESPN-0 vs. Cayenne Massive-5 Cayenne Massive disqualified for fielding ineligible player Game-7 Showstoppers-3 vs. Goal Getters-0 Marvin Josiah-7th and GG-30th Game-8 Ballerz Empire-2 vs. Sunshine Ballers-1 Ballerz scorer Solomon Austin-6th Adrian Alexander-22nd Sunshine scorer Neron Barrow-25th Related Similar Articles

Powerhouse teams return season of Kares One Guyana T10 Jul 07, 2024 Sports Who will feel the joy of success or the pain of defeat this year? Kaieteur Sports – The Kares One Guyana T10 Blast is back for a second season, with several top tapeball teams confirmed to return to the action starting August 3rd. The tournament will continue on August 4 with the Round-of-16 matches, followed by the quarter-finals on August 11 and the grand finals and Cricket for Charity match on August 25 at the National Stadium, Providence. Defending champions Eccles All-Stars will be looking to repeat their title run, facing stiff competition from familiar names like Village Rams, Mahdia (Movements Family), Tarmac Titans, and Team Corruption and The Guards. Tournament organiser John Ramsingh expressed his excitement about the returning teams, highlighting last year’s high level of play and anticipating even fiercer competition. He’s particularly pleased with the involvement of private companies like Premier Insurance and Montra Jaguars, who have formed their own “franchises.” “Our vision is to create a platform for both private and public sectors to invest in local cricket, benefitting players and bringing exciting entertainment to fans,” Ramsingh said. “While we haven’t reached our ideal player reward structure yet, we’re on the right track. This tournament can potentially become a major regional event, with international aspirations down the line. Fans will have to wait longer to see the full list of participating stars, as squad submissions close on July 28th. The prize pool has gotten even more enticing, with the winner taking home G$1.5 million, followed by G$500,000 for the runner-up and G$250,000 for each losing semifinalist. Individual accolades will also be awarded for Player of the Final, Most Wickets, Most Runs, and Most Valuable Player. Star Rentals has committed to the first-place prize, while the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport will support the tournament for the next two years. The Ministry of Housing and Water and Demerara Mutual have also signed on. Confirmed teams: Airport XI, Avinash All-Stars, Bartica Bulls, Brooklyn Youth Strikers, Cotton Tree Die Hard, Diamond Gunners, Eastsyde, EC Express, Eccles All-Stars, Flacons XI, GPL Inc., Green Scorpions Cricket Club, Lil Rams, Mahaica Super Strikers, Mahdia (Movements Family), Ministry of Housing and Water – One Guyana, Montra Jaguars, Moruca Super Giants, MS-13 All-Stars, PREMIER Insurance, Renegades Cricket Club, Soesdyke XI, Street Ballerz, Stripling Warriors, Tarmac Titans, Team Corruption, TG Titans, The United Crew, The Guards, Titans All-Stars, Upsetters and Village Rams. Related Similar Articles

Backpack International Inc. embarks on 9th mission trip to Guyana Jul 07, 2024 News Kaieteur News – Backpack International Inc. has announced its ninth mission to Guyana. The trip which is scheduled from July 4th-15th will give an eleven member team, of which nine are volunteers from the United States and the other two from Guyana an opportunity to once again travel to Lethem, where they will be distributing essential school supplies in addition to hosting educational and recreational activities for local children. In a media release the Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) said that, “Earlier this month, Backpack International shipped a 20-foot container filled with backpacks loaded with new shoes, school supplies, hygiene products, and reading books for over 200 children in Lethem and St. Ignatius Village, Guyana. This shipment also includes medical scrubs for the dedicated staff at Lethem Hospital. The mission aims to provide much-needed support and resources to the local communities, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to start the school year with confidence and dignity.” Other activities during the mission will include a Summer Sports Camp that will be offering soccer, flag football, volleyball, and dodge ball, alongside a Vacation Bible School, arts and crafts sessions, sports events, and meals. There are no fees attached for the 200 children registered and events will be conducted in collaboration with Pastor Jennie Forde of Lethem Assembly of God and Ricardo and Regina Robertson of St. Ignatius Village, Region #9. Oslyn Rodriguez, Founder and President of Backpack International Inc., emphasized the importance of this mission, noting “I remember how excited I used to get going back-to-school shopping for new clothes, shoes, and school supplies. Some of our students don’t have that opportunity. I believe every child deserves the chance to enter the new school term with confidence. By providing these to students, it’s a small step in encouraging them in their educational journey.” Backpack International Inc. is a non-profit organization which was founded in 2016 by Oslyn Rodriguez, and is dedicated to equipping students in need for academic success. The organization provides backpacks filled with essentials such as school supplies, hygiene products, shoes, clothing, books, and more. To learn more about Backpack International and its mission, visit backpackinternational.org.

Chuck E. Cheese is headed to Guyana Jul 07, 2024 News Chuck E. Cheese will open in Eccles at a date to be announced Kaieteur News – J’s Group of companies landed a major franchise deal, becoming the official franchise holder of Chuck E. Cheese in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. The new franchise location, set to open a Chuck E Cheese location in Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD) – aims to become the go-to destination for family celebrations, birthday parties, and everyday fun. This exciting development brings the beloved family entertainment center, and restaurant chain to a new market, offering an unparalleled experience of fun, food, and games to the people of Guyana. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of J’s Group of Companies Jermaine Sripal is honored that he and his company will bring something new to the Guyanese market. “I am incredibly honored to bring Chuck E. Cheese to Guyana,” said Jermaine Sripal. “Our goal is to provide a safe, fun-filled environment where families can create lasting memories. We believe that the introduction of Chuck E. Cheese will enhance the recreational landscape of Guyana, offering a much-needed venue for family entertainment.” Sripal is a renowned businessman in Guyana. He is more known for operating J’s Supermarket in New Amsterdam. Recently, he also expanded his wings, becoming a new horse owner, when he snapped up Guyana’s champion horse, Spankhurst. Chuck E. Cheese is renowned worldwide for its unique combination of entertainment, and dining, features a wide range of arcade games, amusement rides, and live shows Alongside a menu that includes pizza, sandwiches, and other kid-friendly favourites. The new Chuck E. Cheese location in Guyana will feature state-of-the-art games and attractions, ensuring a vibrant and engaging experience for children of all ages. In addition to the entertainment offerings, the venue will maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for all visitors. Related Similar Articles