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Suriname will invest oil money to boost other sectors – Pres. Santokhi Oct 22, 2024 News Kaieteur News-  Suriname’s President Chandrikapersad Santokhi told the International Business Conference (IBC) last Tuesday that the country will be making use of its upcoming oil funds to diversify the other sectors in order to ensure long term stability in its economy. “We are committed to diversifying our economy beyond oil, agriculture, tourism and technology will play a critical role in ensuring long term economic stability. This diversification will make our economy more resilient and create new opportunities for innovation and investment… I invite international businesses to seize the opportunities presented at this conference and explore strategic partnership with local companies,” President Santohki said. He highlighted the importance of economic growth and emphasized that his government is fully committed to responsibly managing the natural resources, especially oil and gas. They will however be seeking eco-friendly investments to target renewable energy and agriculture. Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi “Our two countries, Suriname and Guyana, are dedicated to reducing our carbon footprints and creating a more sustainable future for our generations to come,” he said. Speaking on the country’s local content he said that high on the government’s agenda is empowering local businesses through policies. “The aim is to ensure that Surinamese companies are actively participating in the economy’s growth and success. A commitment made is to build capacity where needed, provide employment and also create opportunities to develop skills, thus ensuring the locals are thriving in the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors,” Santokhi said. “International companies are not just welcome in Suriname, we encourage them to partner with Surinamese businesses, and it will foster long term sustainability and create meaningful, lasting impacts on our local economy. This International Business Conference is a testament to the strength of our bilateral relations is served as a platform for Surinamese and Guyanese businesses to forge partnership, attract international investment and drive regional collaboration.” Santokhi announced that the IBC will now be an annual event and will be alternated between Suriname and Guyana. The 2025 edition will be held in Suriname in February. Related Similar Articles

Some folks mek dem boys laugh! Oct 22, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh de law mus’ be a real fool. Imagine dis, some persons want we fuh believe dat de President could extend a man time to act as Commissioner of Police after he done reach retirement age. But same time, dem seh de President can’t confirm de man in de job during de extension. How dat make sense? Dem boys seh, so de man can be old enough to keep acting, but too old to get confirm? Wah kinda magic is dat? Is like dem seh, “You old, but you could still do de wuk. But you too old fuh confirm yuh. Dat sound like somethin’ straight outta Alice in Wonderland. One set a people seh de Constitution allow fuh de extension but not de confirmation. Dem boys seh, what Constitution dem reading? Must be a different one from wha dem boys reading. What de constitution don’t proscribe, it allows. It is simple as dat. But we gat folks who convinced based upon their reading of de law dat de President can mek de man act, and act, and act, but he can’t mek him stop acting and just be de Commissioner. Dem boys seh, if de Constitution really seh dat, then de Constitution is a bigger joker than all dem comedians on TV. If de law allow yuh to keep a man on de stage, then de law should let yuh put he name on de marquee too. Otherwise, dem boys seh, de law really is a fool. Talk half. Leff half Related Similar Articles

Oct 22, 2024 Sports Emmerson Campbell poses with his Pro Card in the presence of IFBB President, CAC Vice-President Roger Boyce and GBBFF President Keavon Bess Sunday night. CAC Men’s Body Building champion Guyana’s Julio Sinclair poses with his gold medal and prizes. – Sinclair, Bayley, Caldeira also claim Gold medals Kaieteur Sports – It was a golden night for prime Guyanese bodybuilder Emmerson Campbell, who claimed top honours at the 2024 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding Championships, after two days of intense competition. The National Cultural Centre came alive over the weekend as the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Pro Card event featured some of the region’s elite bodybuilders from 20 countries. Campbell, the defending CAC champion, took the stage in front of a small but enthusiastic crowd and did not disappoint. Showcasing a shredded and well-conditioned physique, Campbell dominated the Men’s Physique category, earning what many consider the most important gold medal of his career. Despite not securing the overall title, he stood as the only Guyanese athlete to be awarded the highly sought-after Pro Card. By the end of the event, Team Guyana amassed a total of 333 points, narrowly surpassing Barbados, which finished with 327 points. El Salvador placed third with 167 points. On Saturday, Rawle Green and Remalton Siland delivered standout performances for Guyana in the Men’s Classic Physique Masters Open and Men’s Bodybuilding Senior Over 175 cm categories, respectively. Julio Sinclair also captured gold in the Men’s Bodybuilding Over 90 kg class, much to the delight of the local fans. Other notable performances from Team Guyana included Anthony Bayley, who triumphed in the Men’s Physique (Up to 23years) category; Joel Caldeira, who shined in the Men’s Bodybuilding (Up to 23 years); and Ana Anderico, among others. Athletes such as Melitha Fernandes, Delrae McLean, Kadeem Bowen, Christina Ramsammy, Angelica Barroncas, Orlanzo Valenzuela, Jamal Pollydore, Joshua Alexander, and Christine Matos De Brito also delivered commendable performances, boosting the team’s overall success. Meanwhile, individual accolades went to athletes from various countries. Dominican Republic’s Misaelis Pena took home the overall Bikini Fitness title; Barbados’ Bukkiah Providence won the Men’s Physique overall; Antigua and Barbuda’s Kayla Latayna Joseph claimed gold in the Wellness Fitness overall; and Suriname’s Anthony Nekrui dominated the Men’s Bodybuilding overall. Additional winners included Mexico’s Lourdes Maza Campos, Antigua and Barbuda’s Tiffany Gordon, Costa Rica’s Milixa Millon, El Salvador’s Melvin Rivera, Trinidad and Tobago’s Kriston Copilah, Barbados’ Trudi Bovell, El Salvador’s Edgar Pineda, and several others, who each showcased their physiques across various categories. The CAC Championships wrapped up on Sunday with what was hailed as a highly successful event, marking Guyana’s first time hosting the competition in 20 years. Although Team Guyana led the charge, El Salvador’s Edgar Pineda brought pride to his team by securing the Pro Card on the opening night, contributing to El Salvador’s eventual third-place finish. Pro Card winner, Emmerson Campbell (left) during his Men’s Classic wear presentation. Related Similar Articles

Oct 22, 2024 Court Stories, News Kaieteur News-  A businessman on Monday was freed on illegal gun and ammunition possession charges after the prosecutor repeatedly failed to produce a case file to the court. The matter was being heard at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court. Forty-two -year-old Weston Pickering was arrested and charged in August 2024. He was released on 700,000 bail. However, the prosecutor alleged lack of preparedness left the magistrate with no choice but to dismiss the case. Pickering’s lawyer Bernard DaSilva, disclosed to the media that the Magistrate, Dylon Bess, had repeatedly warned the prosecutor about her failure to produce a case file. “This morning was set for peremptory hearing.  Again, they are without their file”, the lawyer said. The Magistrate had given the prosecutor until 13:30 hrs. today to produce the file with the evidence. After failing to meet the deadline, the magistrate was left with no other choice but to dismiss the case and free Pickering of all charges. Weston Pickering Related Similar Articles

Oct 22, 2024 News Kaieteur News-  Queen’s College (QC), the country’s highest secondary school. As part of the school’s 180th anniversary hosted a Special General Assembly at the National Cultural Centre. The event is but one of several activities planned to observe the significant milestone sought to celebrate legacy, excellence, resilience and progress. President Irfaan Ali addresses current and past students of QC on Monday. The celebrations themed, “Celebrating 180 Years of Rich History, Sustaining Excellence” began on October 20 and will conclude on October 26. President Irfaan Ali joined the celebrations. During his address to current and past students of the institution, the President acknowledged the school’s contributions not only to Guyana and the Caribbean Region but globally. “There are some words that were constant throughout the different presentations, legacy, resilience, progress, innovation, excellence all of these were words used to describe those who would have passed through the institution, to describe the institution itself and what is expected of those who will eventually leave the institution,” the President said. The President said both current and past students of the school ought to be proud to attend or have attended an institution of excellence. “How as individuals you will represent excellence; in your past students you can point to many examples of excellence. I am sure without a shadow of a doubt that this institution will continue to produce some of our most illustrious sons and daughters. There is no substitute for hard work and you should never short-change hard work, so never ever short change your individual ability to be where you are,” he told them. Meanwhile, Minister of Education Minister Manickchand, who attended Queen’s College, reminded that the school has produced all-round excellence. “Today as we celebrate 180, I say to you with confidence that under the Irfaan Ali presidency that this is not the end,” the Minister told the packed auditorium of the Cultural Centre while committing to enhancing the school’s facilities and providing more resources to benefit students. “When we rebuilt this school, we had promised to reconnect which we never did, we are in the process of going out to procurement to reconnecting the school, when we built the Sixth Form building, because we had to use the lower form flats, the TVET centre while we were rebuilding the other one, we didn’t finish the labs there so we have to finish the labs off,” the minister announced. The education minister revealed also that the school will soon benefit from a multipurpose court which the President had announced that will be located at all high schools. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand “We are looking at partnering with the school to build a pool that can be used for the Woolford Avenue secondary schools … so my friends this is not the end,” the minister remarked. Minister Manickchand encouraged the students to uphold the school’s motto – ‘Faithful and useful everywhere’. “To the students here, faithful and useful everywhere begin by being kind to your classmates, by being more aware than I was about what their needs might be than I was when I was your age,” she said. The minister commended the school for its outstanding performance over the years noting, “Queen’s College has been of excellence and it has been very, very good to many of us and I will never ever be ungrateful.” Principal of the school Ms. Rajkumarie Lall said the 180th anniversary of the school represents a remarkable milestone. She said that this momentous occasion reflects on the rich legacy of the institution and a tradition of excellence that it has maintained for nearly two centuries. “Queen’s College has been a beacon of education excellence in Guyana where generations of leaders, thinkers and innovators have been nurtured. As we stand here today, we are reminded of the countless contributions our alumni have made to our nation and the world serving in every section of this nation and even in our higher seat as President,” the principal stated. She noted that the school’s outstanding performance over the years is a testimony of the value and skills instilled in the students who studied at the school who have been ‘faithful and useful everywhere’. Ms. Lall disclosed that over the years, the school has continuously evolved adapting to the changing educational landscape. She shared that currently the school serves a vibrant student body of 401 boys and 581 girls representing a total of 986 students. The staff comprises of 59 teachers and 20 ancillary staff. Recollecting notable accomplishments among students in the past years, the headteacher noted that with a comprehensive curriculum, the school offers 33 out of 34 subjects available at CSEC and 28 subjects at the CAPE level. The school also has over 20 clubs and societies for student participation. A proud Lall said that QC’s vision is to maintain excellence in academic, technological, physical and social performances, thus producing quality citizens. “This year 2024 the 180th anniversary of this premier institute our students continue to keep this vision alive,” she added. Current and past students of QC gathered at the National Cultural Centre. (Photos, Ministry of Education) Related Similar Articles

Prashad, Deo victorious in Atlas Security Golf Tournament Oct 22, 2024 Sports Andrew Daley, Managing Director of Atlas Security Service Inc. handing over trophy to veteran golfer, Patrick Prashad. Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club hosted the highly anticipated Atlas Security Service Inc. Golf Tournament over the weekend, showcasing a competitive spirit and strong camaraderie among participants. The event, which attracted golfers from various skill levels, concluded with Patrick Prashad and Arnold Deo emerging as the top performers in their respective flights. In the 0-14 Flight, Patrick Prashad, playing with a handicap of 11, claimed first place with a Gross score of 80 and a Net score of 69, demonstrating consistency and control throughout the day. Mohanlall Dindanauth followed closely, also posting a Gross score of 80 but finishing second with a Net score of 74, playing off a handicap of 6. Joan Deo secured third place, recording a Gross score of 90 and a Net score of 76 with a handicap of 14. Over in the 15-28 Flight, Arnold Deo delivered a stellar performance to secure first place, playing with a handicap of 21. His Gross score of 86 and Net score of 65 highlighted his exceptional play. Orson Ferguson, with a handicap of 28, placed second with a Gross score of 97 and a Net score of 69. Mahesh Shivraj finished third, scoring 88 Gross and 70 Net, playing off a handicap of 18. Meanwhile, Managing Director of Atlas Security Service Inc., Andrew Daley, was on hand to witness the event and expressed his gratitude to the Lusignan Golf Club for hosting the tournament. In his remarks, Daley said, “I thank Lusignan Golf Club for allowing Atlas Security Service Inc. to be a part of this occasion. This is not just about the sponsorship, but it’s about the camaraderie I saw when I visited the course—it was inspirational. Atlas Security Service Inc. is proud to be associated with this event, and I hope we can do this again sometime. To those that will be attending the Brava Guyana Open, I wish you all the best.” The tournament reinforced the Lusignan Golf Club’s reputation as one of the premier golfing venues in the region, continuing to foster a spirit of sportsmanship and competitive excellence. The success of the Atlas Security Service Inc. Golf Tournament stands as a testament to the growing partnership between the corporate sector and the sport. Tournament Results: 0-14 Flight: 1st Place: Patrick Prashad – Handicap 11, Gross 80, Net 69 2nd Place: Mohanlall Dindanauth – Handicap 6, Gross 80, Net 74 3rd Place: Joaan Deo – Handicap 14, Gross 90, Net 76 15-28 Flight: 1st Place: Arnold Deo – Handicap 21, Gross 86, Net 65 2nd Place: Orson Ferguson – Handicap 28, Gross 97, Net 69 3rd Place: Mahesh Shivraj – Handicap 18, Gross 88, Net 70 Best Gross – Mohanlall Dindanauth Anticipation is now building for the Brava Guyana Open, where golfers will continue to test their mettle on the challenging Lusignan course. Winners pose for photo-op with Andrew Daley (third from left) of Atlas Security Service Inc at the conclusion of company’s one-day event. Related Similar Articles

Oct 22, 2024 Sports The Minister of Sports, Charles Ramson shares photo with members of the Guyana Chess team on Sunday. Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Chess Federation’s junior chess teams have departed for French Guiana, accompanied by the other sports disciplines, to participate in the 2024 edition of the Inter Guiana Games from October 24-26. The young female team comprises WCM Aditi Joshi, Ciel Clement, Kaija Clement, and Italy Ton-Chung. The young males comprise CM Sachin Pitamber, Alexander Zhang, and Omar Shariff. Kyle Couchman and Amara Branche, who were selected to be part of the teams, respectively, opted out at the last minute, leaving the male team with one member short. Kaija Clement was able to fill in for the females. The team will be led by Coach Roberto Nero and officials Mrs. Tanya Clement and Mrs. Archana Joshi. The seven sports disciplines that will be contested at the IGG are athletics, basketball, beach volleyball, chess, futsal, swimming, and table tennis. Travel arrangements were made by the National Sports Commission (NSC), which provided uniforms for every player and official. The 140-member contingent met with the Honorable Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Mr. Charles Ramson, at the Guyana National Stadium Providence prior to their departure. The Honorable Minister declared that the teams represent the elite athletes in their age group in their respective disciplines and encouraged them to stay safe, compete to win and enjoy this adventure to French Guiana. French Guiana, Suriname, and Guyana will be represented by the best athletes in their individual sports categories. The contingent is expected to arrive in the host city, Cayenne, today to attend the opening ceremony before the competition begins. The event will conclude on October 26. The Inter Guiana Games began in Suriname in 1967 to strengthen relationships and forge bonds among the three territories through sports and shared values. Guyana will host the IGG in 2025. Related Similar Articles