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NDC councillors to face prosecution for illegal sale of State lands – AG Sep 05, 2024 News Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC Kaieteur News – Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall SC has warned that the Government is looking into the illegal sale of State lands by councillors of Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and other local authorities. During a segment of his weekly ‘Issues in the News’ programme on Tuesday night,  Nandlall, said the government is aware of some NDCs councillors selling public lands illegally.  Nandlall explained that NDCs are not allowed to rent or sell public lands without express permission from the Minister of Local Government. According to the AG, these lands include any state or reserve lands that fall within the area under the management of the NDC. And any councillor renting or selling land is doing so illegally. “Information received is that NDCs are selling lands, and councillors themselves are buying the lands …So, it intends to take serious action in the coming days,” Nandlall said. The AG emphasised that any unsanctioned rental or sale is illegal and both the buyers and sellers are engaging in fraudulent activities. Nandlall issued a public warning to defaulting councillors and buyers. If the warning is not heeded, he said: “Actions will start to unfold in a few days. So, the government will refer such arrangements to the Police so that the buyers and sellers can be prosecuted. The AG emphasized that any unsanctioned rental or sale is illegal and both the buyers and sellers are engaging in fraudulent activities. Related Similar Articles

Shabazz urges fans to roar with the Golden Jaguars today against Suriname Sep 05, 2024 Sports Head Coach Jamal Shabazz and his Assistant Wayne Dover, will have their hands full against a new-look Suriname side. – International football returns to Edinburgh By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – Dubbed the beginning of an important journey in Guyana’s football history, Golden Jaguars head coach Jamaal Shabazz is calling on fans to rally behind the team today as they face Suriname at the National Track and Field Centre, starting at 4:00 PM. Guyana will take on their Dutch-speaking rivals in their opening match of League A of the CONCACAF Nations League—an achievement that Coach Shabazz believes fans should take pride in, urging them to be the 12th man on the field. “The proudest moment of my life is representing Guyana. It’s always a huge honour for me, and I take it very seriously, always putting my best foot forward,” Shabazz told Kaieteur News ahead of the match against what he considers “a formidable opponent.” This will be the first meeting between the two sides since Suriname’s 2-1 victory at the Franklin Essed Stadium in Paramaribo on February 1, 2022. It will also mark the Golden Jaguars’ first home game since their 3-2 win over The Bahamas in League B of the Nations League in September 2023. “As a staff, we put the most pressure on ourselves; we don’t feel any pressure from the outside. We push ourselves because we want to deliver for the country,” Shabazz said, addressing the challenge of performing on CONCACAF’s biggest Nations League stage, especially while playing at home for the first time in a year. “But we can’t do it alone…this is why we need the fans to come out and support the team. This is not a time to be silent. We need the fans to come out and give us that push, and in return, we will give our best,” Shabazz urged Golden Jaguars supporters. The coach also addressed concerns about the 4:00 PM kick-off time, which has raised questions among some dedicated fans. “We’ve put any issues about the start time behind us. We’ve accepted it, and we’re ready. We’re born in the Caribbean, and even those born overseas have Caribbean roots, so the sun is nothing new to us. We’re prepared,” Shabazz assured. Meanwhile, with Middlesbrough FC star Isaiah Jones joining the squad, becoming Shabazz’s highest-profile player, the Trinidadian coach noted that the team’s playing style will not be disrupted but rather enhanced by the attacker’s abilities. “We’re not rigid about systems. As a staff, we don’t believe systems win matches; it’s the tactics, effort, and attitude that players bring on game day and how we select the team,” Shabazz explained. The Golden Jaguars have won their last five home matches across all competitions. Heading into the Nations League with an unbeaten record in League B, Shabazz added, “We’re very fluid; over the last year, it may have seemed like we played with one system, but we’ve been adapting from game to game.” “Over the years, Suriname has been a formidable opponent, and in recent years, they’ve gotten even stronger,” Shabazz said, touching the team’s top-calibre players, including Sheraldo Becker who plays with La Liga side, Real Betis. Shabazz added, “Now we’ve earned the right to be here, and we want to stay. To do that, we need good results, and playing at home is the perfect start. We’re ready to give our best.” Flashback to Guyana’s celebration after clinching a spot in League A of the Nations League. All eyes will be on Jones, the Middlesbrough FC, who previously stated “It’s a privilege to play for your country, especially at home, and to get three points…” He added that he is looking forward to facing his Middlesbrough FC teammate, Anfernee Dijksteel, who will represent Suriname. Omari Glasgow, whose seven goals in five matches earned him the League B top scorer and Best Young Player titles, told Kaieteur News that individual accolades are behind him as he focuses on replicating or bettering his performances, which played a significant role in guiding the Golden Jaguars to League A. “I enjoy going out there and performing for the team; it’s about the team, scoring goals, and I hope to continue scoring and helping the team,” the 20-year-old forward noted. With 16 goals in 24 appearances for the Golden Jaguars, the Chicago Fire FC forward is just two goals shy of Nigel Codrington’s all-time record of 18 goals. However, Glasgow’s only focus is on starting the country’s Nations League campaign with a win, adding “the guys are excited for this journey, and we’re looking forward to victory on Thursday and then moving on to the next match.” Related Similar Articles

Guyana launches National Defence Institute Sep 05, 2024 News Launch of the National Defence Institute. Kaieteur News – Guyana has reached a significant milestone with the launch of the National Defence Institute (NDI), a brainchild of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces said the aim is to make the NDI a ‘centre of excellence’ in defence, security, and development studies in Guyana and the Americas. This important institution will play a key role in building capacity and expertise within the nation’s security architecture, offering world-class training to stakeholders locally and regionally. The defence institute was launched on Wednesday, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). In his keynote address, the head of state said the initiative is part of a holistic approach aimed at protecting Guyana’s interest and safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “From the moment we gained independence, we were subject to threats to our territorial integrity. These challenges have demanded a continuous focus on the defence of our nation. Defence is no longer an option. It is an essential requirement for all those who will play a role in shaping our national defence and security architecture,” he said. The president stated that the institute will not only focus on academic research, but it will produce action plans and analyses on an array of threats and challenges facing the region. Additionally, the defence institute will conduct quarterly reviews on regional issues such as migration patterns and organised gangs that seek to destabilise societies. “We want this to be the premier intelligence, defence, and security agency in the region. We want this institute to be the institute that will be training all our strategic thinkers in defence and security,” the president asserted.   Moreover, significant focus will also be placed on disaster preparedness and response, as well as the impact of climate change on the lives of the citizens of Guyana and the Caribbean. Key focus will also be placed on cyber-security, security risk profiling and gang profiling within Guyana and the Caribbean region. A diverse range of individuals will benefit from training, including Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of various agencies and those involved in management and decision-making positions. “Defence is everyone’s responsibility, security is everyone’s responsibility, and that is why there will be some strategic forces and strategic certificates that are designed to help CEOs, to help the private sector…Guard against various threats that we will confront,” the head of state further underlined.  Meanwhile, Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, said the institute will serve as a beacon for strategic thought and action and will support Guyana’s national development. NDI’s Director, Dr Randolph Persaud and Assistant Director, Dr Seon Levius also delivered remarks, outlining the key focus and importance of the institute. The institute will be linked to the Regional Security System (RSS), the National Defence University in Washington D.C. and the William J. Perry Centre for Defense and Atmospheric Studies. The NDI will be housed at the University of Guyana (UG). (DPI) Related Similar Articles

Hetmyer, Gurbaz, Motie, Tahir fire Amazon Warriors to 40-run win over Patriots in high-scoring war Sep 05, 2024 Sports Shimron Hetmyer dealt exclusively in sixes last night. (CPLT20) 2024 Caribbean Premier League… GAW vs. STKNP – Warriors quietly extending unbeaten run Kaieteur Sports – Marauding fifties from Shimron Hetmyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, coupled with 6 wickets between spinners Gudakesh Motie and Imran Tahir, piloted defending champs Guyana Amazon Warriors, to an emphatic 40-run victory over St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots during last night’s high-scoring, boundary-filled war at Warner Park. It was an explosive innings from the Warriors, who racked up their highest total to date and the highest in this year’s competition, a daunting 266-7 in 20 overs; the second largest total in the tournament’s decade long history. Afghanistan and Warriors opener Gurbaz set the tone for Guyana, smashing his way to a 37-ball 69 with six sixes and four fours, adding to the record 22 sixes hit by the champs alone, the most by any, setting a new record in CPL. Useful knocks from his makeshift opening partner Kevin Sinclair, who hit four fours in his 17 and Shai Hope (12) helped keep things flowing. While all-rounders Raymon Reifer (15) with two sixes and Pretorius (13*) never took their foot off the gas up until the final ball was delivered. The innings however belonged to Hetmyer, who dealt strictly in sixes, hammering 11 in total as he narrowly missed out on what would have been one of the more entertaining hundreds in CPL history. The Guyanese raced to 91 off a mere 39 balls, sharing a 19-ball partnership off 44 with all-rounder Keemo Paul, further reinforcing his 3rd wicket stand of 116 off 47 balls with Gurbaz. Gudakesh Motie led his team’s effort with the ball last night. (CPLT20) Paul, striking the ball at 271.42, smacked a quick 38 off 14 balls (4×3 3×6), as the two former West Indies Under-19 World Cup winning teammates, helped propel their franchise into an almost certain winning position. The Patriots, who had a brilliant approach to the chase, managed to scare the Warriors briefly as they finished bravely on 226 all out in 18 overs. Ageless Warriors captain, leg-spinner Imran Tahir pulled things back for his team with 3-48, getting the job done along with young left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie (3-34) and South African fast-bowler Dwaine Pretorius (2-46); who also reached 200 T20 career wickets. Patriots Captain and unsung hero, Andre Fletcher led with a scorching 81 from 33, reaching his fifty off 18 balls to secure his fastest time to the landmark. Reinforcement came from Kyle Mayers who slapped 3 sixes in his 28, while sharing a partnership of 69 alongside his captain; before Guyanese Sherfane Rutherford dished out some punishment to his countrymen. The left-hander hit a 12-ball 34 with two fours and three maximums adding 65 with opener Fletcher, who batted with majority of his teammates. Patriots had an amazing start to the chase, bringing up their 150 in 10 overs, prior to Tahir’s double-wicket maiden. Coupled with Motie’s removal of Fletcher in the 13th over; things were set back tremendously for the home team, as their tailenders resisted before Motie and Pretorius finished the job. (C. Ross) Related Similar Articles

Beggars, Begging, and the Beggaring of Guyana Sep 05, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh beggars multiplying like rabbits in this country. Yuh cyah walk down de road without somebady stretching out a hand. But here’s the kicker—dem beggars might just be showing us a sneak peek into our future. Yuh see, we tink we sitting on a goldmine with all this oil business, but lemme tell yuh, if we don’t fix that oil contract, we might all be beggars too. De government running fast, putting up buildings, bridges and paving roads fuh de oilmen. Butt who gon pay fuh all de damage? Dem fellas drilling here, digging there, and what we getting outta all this? A couple dollars that can’t even fix de damage fuh servicing dee oil industry. Dem boys seh we heading down a slippery slope, borrowing money like it growing on trees, just to patch up de mess we making. We paving roads today, and by tomorrow we begging China, IDB and anybody who listening fuh loans to fix what we broke. Dem oil dollars ain’t enough to cover de bill, and soon we gon find weself in a deep hole, begging just like dem on de street corner. But yuh know how it go—who ain’t hear gon feel. Right now, dem leaders turning a blind eye, smiling like all is well, while we digging we own grave. When de oil done and de bills come due, dem same beggars we see today gon be looking like de lucky ones. Dem boys seh, we better wake up before we all end up on de street, hat in hand, begging fuh a lil change. Or worse yet, begging fuh forgiveness from de generations who gotta deal with de mess we leave behind. Talk half. Leff half Related Similar Articles

P&P Insurance reaffirms sponsorship for GCF Cycling Classic 2024 Sep 05, 2024 Sports P&P Insurance, Director Vikash Panday (left) hands over sponsorship to GCF VP Linden Dowridge during last week’s sponsorship presentation. Kaieteur Sports – P & P Insurance Brokers’ has officially reaffirmed its commitment to sponsor the country’s most anticipated cycling event, the Cycling Classic 2024, scheduled tentatively for September 14 at the Inner Circuit of the National Park. This premier event marks a significant return to the National Park Circuit after a five-year hiatus, with some of the nation’s top cyclists proudly carrying the P & P Insurance banner. The sponsorship continues P & P Insurance’s legacy of significant contributions to the local sporting landscape, further cementing its role as a key supporter of athletic development in Guyana. The brief handover ceremony, held last week at the company’s Lamaha Street headquarters, was attended by prominent figures from both the insurance company and the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF). Among the attendees were; GCF Vice President in charge of the Racing Committee, Linden Dowridge, and P & P Insurance Director, Vikash Panday. During the ceremony, Panday expressed his excitement about the company’s continued support for an event that not only promotes health and fitness but also serves as a platform for showcasing the country’s top cycling talent. “We are thrilled to support an event that embodies the spirit of competition, health, and national pride. This year’s Cycling Classic is set to be bigger and better, and we are proud to be a part of it,” Panday stated. The sponsorship is expected to elevate the Cycling Classic’s profile, attracting more participants and spectators than ever before. Organisers are confident that with P & P Insurance’s backing, this year’s meet will set a new benchmark in terms of competition and organization. Cycling enthusiasts and the general public alike are eagerly anticipating what is set to the historic return of the Cycling Classic event. Related Similar Articles

BIG MAN CRICKET- GY O50s cricket continues this weekend with 3 more matches Sep 05, 2024 Sports – Sponsored by Permaul Trading and Peter Lewis Construction and Asphalt Services Kaieteur Sports – BMC-GY cricket continues this weekend with 3 more matches across Guyana- Berbice, Demerara & Essequibo. On Saturday, the #2 & 3 teams, East Coast Aash Décor and North Soesdyke clash at the Enmore Cricket Club ground to improve their standings. On Sunday, there will be a bottom of the table clash between the 2 Berbice teams at the Jai Hind ground between Jai Hind Jaguars and Ex Berbice Police Masters. Both teams will be looking to get off the mark and win all their remaining matches for a chance in the semifinals. Table toppers Everest Masters take on the Essequibo Invaders who are now placed in the #4 spot at the Parika/Salem ground.  All matches commence at 12 noon. The points standing after last weekend matches. Related Similar Articles