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Man charged with illegal possession of ammo gets bail Oct 24, 2024 News Kaieteur News – Attorney-at-law, Bernard DaSilva on Wednesday secured bail with conditions for his client facing illegal possession of ammunition charges. Charged, Azariah Alli The defendant, Azariah Alli of Lance Gibbs, Street, Queenstown, was granted bail in the sum of $150,000 for each charge. Bail was granted by Magistrate Faith McGusty when he appeared in Court 1 at Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The conditions of the bail, according to his lawyer, are that he must lodge his passport with the court and report to the Alberttown Police Station “on the last Friday of each month between 09:00 and 12:00hrs.” Alli was initially refused bail when he first appeared in court on September 11, 2024. After spending more than a month behind bars on remand, the prosecutor was reportedly “not ready” to make a disclosure of his evidence against Alli.  The prosecutor’s alleged unpreparedness resulted in Alli being granted bail and the matter being adjourned until December 20, 2024. Related Similar Articles

Oct 24, 2024 News The gas turbines that arrived for the GTE project Kaieteur News – United States-based Lindsayca and CH4 joint venture (LNDCH4 Guyana), on Wednesday announced the arrival of two advanced gas turbines from Sweden for the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project. In December 2022, LNDCH4 was awarded a US$759 million contract for the construction of two components of the GTE project, the Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Facility and the 300 megawatts (MW) Combined Cycle Power Plant. In a press statement, the company noted that the gas turbines will be at the heart of the Combined Cycle Power Plant generating 300 MW of electricity. It was also stated that the turbines will be installed at the project’s site in Wales, West Demerara, ushering in a new era of energy efficiency and sustainability for the country. The turbines’ arrival highlights LNDCH4 Guyana’s continued progress toward enhancing Guyana’s energy capacity. Mr. Humberto Lopez, Country Manager for LNDCH4 Guyana, provided an overview, stating, “The arrival of these cutting-edge turbines marks a crucial milestone in realizing Guyana’s energy ambitions. Once operational, they will not only expand the country’s power generation capacity but also provide an efficient and environmentally friendly energy source for decades to come.” Mr. Lopez further emphasized the strategic importance of the turbines, which will power the Combined Cycle Plant and NGL Plant, both currently under construction at the Gas-to-Energy site. Notably, it was stated too that the turbines will also use the associated gas from the oil wells. The GTE project is touted as one that will reduce the country’s reliance on imported fuels, lower energy costs, and significantly contribute to national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project is aligned with the government’s vision to diversify Guyana’s energy sector, the GTE project is a vital step toward building a sustainable and prosperous energy future. The Combined Cycle and NGL plants will play a critical role in harnessing Guyana’s natural gas reserves, unlocking the country’s energy potential. As construction progresses, LNDCH4 Guyana says it remains committed to engaging local communities, creating job opportunities, and ensuring that this landmark project delivers tangible benefits to the people of Guyana. Last month, this publication reported that Winston Brassington, Head of the GTE Task Force, disclosed that the construction of the Integrated Power Plant and NGL facility is facing a three-month delay due to setbacks caused by ExxonMobil’ sub-contractors. Related Similar Articles

Many investors eager to start major projects in Guyana – Minister Mustapha Oct 24, 2024 News Kaieteur News – Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has said that many investors have signaled their readiness to invest in Guyana’s agriculture sector. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha Mustapha made the comments during a meeting with farmers and residents of Clonbrook and Supply Village on the East Coast of Demerara. The minister further stated that while the government has been working assiduously to develop the sector, it is also working to link existing farmers with investors desirous of executing large-scale projects. “Many of you have land. Hundreds of acres of land but you are unable to plant on a large scale. The ministry has been engaging investors; large investors who want to invest in Guyana’s agriculture sector. We can link you with those investors. They have the capital and you have the land. So, you can work with them to get these large projects going rather than have the land underutilized,” Minister Mustapha was quoted in a press saying. The minister also said that the government has been working to empower farmers and make more income-earning opportunities available to them. Rather than going through the process of identifying new lands, Minister Mustapha said that for farmers who have existing farmlands and are looking to get involved in large-scale cultivation of high-value and other lucrative crops, the ministry can facilitate linkages with the investors. While addressing concerns raised about drainage and irrigation, Minister Mustapha said that the ministry through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will continue with its work programme of desilting the canals in the area. He also said once that phase is complete, contracts will be awarded to the various farmers’ groups to carry out manual maintenance of the canals. He further stated that the maintenance of the canals must not involve the use of chemicals. “Persons are saying that the contractors who are supposed to be maintaining the canals are still using chemicals to spray the canals. I want to make it clear, if we find anyone spraying the canals those contracts will be taken away and those contractors will have to compensate the farmers because when you spray the canals you are also destroying the farmers’ crops,” Minister Mustapha explained. He also said officers from the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) will be meeting with farmers in the coming week to discuss expanding crop production and productivity. Minister Mustapha also told the farmers that all of the planting material needed for the expansion will be made available free of cost. Minister Mustapha was accompanied by MoA’s Director General, Madanlall Ramraj, and other senior officers from the Ministry. Related Similar Articles

Oct 24, 2024 Sports 2024 Global Super League…  Guyana Amazon Warriors to face Lahore Qalandars in Global Super League opening match. Kaieteur Sports – The highly -anticipated inaugural Global Super League (GSL) bowls off in Guyana from November 26 to December 7, 2024 with Lahore Qalandars taking on the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Five teams from across the globe competing for a lucrative US$1 million prize with the tournament hosted at the famous Guyana National Stadium, Providence. The competing teams include representatives from the West Indies, Pakistan, Australia, England, and Bangladesh. Leading the local charge will be the Guyana Amazon Warriors, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise that is expected to bring a strong contingent of players to the competition. They will be joined by the Lahore Qalandars from Pakistan, Victoria from Australia, Hampshire Hawks from England, and Rangpur Riders from Bangladesh. Each team will play a round-robin format, facing off against every other team, with the top two teams advancing to the final on December 7. The tournament will span 11 matches over the course of two weeks, with all games scheduled to be played under lights at the Providence stadium, providing prime-time entertainment for fans. The action bowls off on Tuesday, November 26, when 2023 champs and this year’s finalists, Guyana Amazon Warriors, take on Lahore Qalandars in the tournament’s opening fixture at 7 pm. The following day, Hampshire Hawks will face Rangpur Riders in what promises to be a thrilling contest between two strong cricketing nations. On Friday, November 29, the Amazon Warriors will return to the field for a highly anticipated clash against Victoria, one of Australia’s premier teams, while Saturday, November 30, will feature a doubleheader with Hampshire Hawks going head-to-head with the Lahore Qalandars in the morning fixture. The action continues into December, with Sunday, December 1, offering a thrilling day of cricket. In the morning, the Rangpur Riders will face Victoria, followed by a night game featuring the Guyana Amazon Warriors against Hampshire Hawks, a match that promises to draw huge interest from local and international fans alike. The competition heats up on Tuesday, December 3, as Victoria take on Lahore Qalandars, followed by a clash between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Rangpur Riders on Wednesday, December 4. The final round of group-stage fixtures will take place on Thursday, December 5, when the Lahore Qalandars square off against the Rangpur Riders, and Friday, December 6, when Hampshire Hawks meet Victoria. The two teams with the highest points at the end of the group stage will battle it out in the final on Saturday, December 7, at 7 pm, with the winner walking away as the inaugural GSL champions and claiming the largest share of the US$1 million prize fund. Guyana Amazon Warriors will face the Lahore Qalandars in the opening Match of the 1st Edition GSL T20 tournament hosted in Guyana from November 26. Related Similar Articles

One Guyana; two presidents; three narcissists  Oct 24, 2024 Features / Columnists, News, The GHK Lall Column Kaieteur News – The common hope is for one Guyana.  It is one that labors under the harness of two presidents.  What is not so well known to most citizens, is that there are three narcissists.  President Ali is one, President Jagdeo is the second, and the battle for the third narcissist’s spot is between Dr. Ashni K. Singh and Dr. Mohabir A. Nandlall, minister of money and minister of law respectively. Of the latter two, a kind hand will be extended in this writing; there will be little else to say about them, so they can exhale slowly. President Ali first fell in love with the power and pomp of the presidency.  Then, the disturbances began: he fell head over heels in love with himself.  Forget about the greatest, for that is small change.  In Excellency Irfaan Ali’s head, he is the smartest, the quickest, the sharpest.  The last can be interpreted any way that pleases. Who cannot be awed by a head of state who is so far gone that he fancies himself a combination of Sharukh Khan, Amitabh Bachan and Denzil Washington, with a tiny bit of Sydney Poitier thrown in to add a touch of class to the picture.  If there is one word that captures the substance of Mohamed Irfaan Ali it is dramatic.  If there are Guyanese who need a full sentence, then have it: a character that is pure theater.  Instead of the theatric, President Ali would have preferred acrobatic, but there are some built-in inhibitions.  The man and leader likes to make speeches. In Ali, there is a national leader who has perfected the art of saying much without saying anything at all; he is a regular airball.  He just loves the spotlight and has developed thick skin in ignoring the blights. An entire opera is President Ali, and he needs no help from any supporting cast; he hogs the limelight, whether it is for $200,000 announcements or an Exxon-approved script about sanctity of contract. Guyana’s leading screen man is busy admiring himself that he has eyes only for his beautiful mind and outline. All those hungry people. Denial.  All those unhappy citizens.  More denial spiced up with some curt dismissals. All those naysayers, which lead to more denials, then dismissals, and last distance.  How dare them to disagree with El Supremo?  The audacity of these insurgents and subversives to challenge El Magnifico?  A hundred years ago, the poor Mexicans had to live with Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa.  A hundred years later, poorer Guyanese now know what it is to live under the yoke of Dr. Irfaan Ali and Dr. Bharat Jagdeo.  No bandidos or cheap, two-bit desperados are those two, but the twin narcissistic terrors with whom Guyanese are forced to live.  Both are prone to severe mood swings.  With friendlies and the garlanding crowd of swooning worshippers, both narcissists are in their natural element, with the self-love coming out of their pores at drenching volumes.  In the blink of an eye, both can change from a rough-edged version of Dr. Jekyll to a snarling, fiendish impersonation of Mr. Hyde.  In the case of both, it is not impersonation, but the real article.  Mess with them and be prepared for a truckload of stone to be dumped on one’s head.  It could be through the array of the PPP Government’s secret weapons: social media, State media, and fake media, with all three being inseparable. The other half of Guyana’s narcissist club is Bharat Jagdeo. There is a top political figure given to violent changes in personal atmospherics.  Cross him up and a Pandora’s Box of petulance, political pestilence, and unmanly virulence are unleashed. It is Jagdeo’s book on political science. Jagdeo is a man with a stellar record: he never accepts responsibility for failures.  Is de tek-knee-cul peeple.  Or some dumb flunkey ready to perform the role of monkey’s uncle.  Bottomline: narcissists doan tek no blame; no way, no time. It is always somebody else’s weakness, lack of the required effort, that brought on Guyanese disasters by the bunches.  Another fitting title for Jagdeo’s book on politics and national leadership would have been ‘Bad Publicity is for Dummies.’  The two top national narcissists in Guyana are so paranoid that somebody is always out to get them. It is at these moments that the former president and Guyana’s oil sovereign (must write separately about that flash) mutates from what is verbal gymnastics to political hysterics. He seeks to lay out some undesirables or gets his goon squads to do the undemocratic jobs for the franchise.  It is a one-man franchise. I believe that narcissism has taken such crippling control of both Presidents Ali and Jagdeo that both have hidden microphones in the folds of their clothes, so that they can be energised by a constant stream of babble in their ear:  Who is the best.  Jagdeo is the best.  Who is at the peak of the crest. Ali is the best of the best. For personal safety, just don’t put that to the test.  This is how the compulsion towards mythmaking has converted both Irfaan Ali and Bharat Jagdeo to becoming legends in their own eyes.  Narcissists R’ Us. Related Similar Articles

ExxonMobil Guyana Futsal tournament set to start Friday  Oct 24, 2024 Sports New Era Entertainment Co-Director Aubrey Major Jr [2nd from Right] receiving the sponsorship cheque from ExxonMobil Guyana Community Relations Advisor Public and Government Affairs Leonard Hoppie in the presence of  Shareef Major (1st Left], Kenrick Noel New Era Ent. (1st Right).Kaieteur Sports – New Era Entertainment is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated annual ExxonMobil Guyana Futsal Tournament, set to kick off on Friday, October 25 at the Retrieve Hard Court in Linden. This year’s tournament will feature 20 teams, competing in an exciting round-robin format that promises to captivate the town’s sporting enthusiasts. The tournament, which has grown into a staple event on Linden’s sports calendar, will run over several weekends, with preliminary matches scheduled for October 26, November 1, 2, 8, and 9. The quarterfinals will take place on November 13, followed by the semifinals on November 16, culminating in a grand final on November 23, where the top teams will battle for supremacy. In line with the rules, teams are permitted to field one guest player from outside of Linden, ensuring that the focus remains on the homegrown talent and community engagement that the tournament is known for. Each participating team will receive a cash incentive of $20,000 after the march-past ceremony, aimed at assisting in their preparation for the tournament. The stakes are high, with the winning team set to walk away with an impressive prize of GYD $1 million. The second-place team will receive $500,000, while the third-place team will pocket $200,000. Additionally, the fourth-place finisher will be awarded $100,000. The tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) will also be recognized with a special reward—a brand-new motorcycle, further heightening the competitive spirit among participants. Reflecting on last year’s tournament, the final match delivered intense drama as the New Amsterdam Strikers claimed the title, defeating Linden’s very own Retrieve United in a nail-biting 3-2 showdown. The packed crowd at the Retrieve Hard Court was treated to a spectacular display of skill and sportsmanship, solidifying the tournament’s reputation as one of Linden’s premier sporting events. Since its inception, the ExxonMobil Futsal Tournament has played a vital role in promoting sports and youth engagement in Linden. As the excitement builds for this year’s edition, New Era Entertainment invites all futsal fans and community members to come out and support their favorite teams. The ExxonMobil Guyana Futsal Tournament continues to be a celebration of sport, community, and competitive spirit, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Related Similar Articles