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US committed to Guyana’s territorial integrity – Secretary Blinken Sep 25, 2024 News President Irfaan Ali and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken Kaieteur News – President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on Monday, where they discussed the continued strengthening of US-Guyana bilateral relations. The meeting covered a range of pressing issues, including Venezuela’s political situation and ongoing efforts to address the security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti. In a statement attributed to spokesperson Matthew Miller, Secretary Blinken highlighted the strong U.S.-Guyana partnership and the shared goal of enhancing security and prosperity for both nations and the wider region. It was disclosed that the two leaders reviewed the growing trade and economic cooperation between the U.S. and Guyana, highlighting its significance in fostering mutual benefits. Ali and Blinken also discussed the importance of increased support to the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, which aims to restore security and democracy for the Haitian people. Moreover, Secretary Blinken underscored the United States’ commitment to Guyana’s territorial integrity, reinforcing the importance of collaboration under the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 (PACC 2030). This initiative aims to foster climate resilience and food security throughout the region. Guyana and Venezuela border controversy case is currently pending before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The case concerns the Arbitral Award of October 1899 which settled the border between the two countries; including the Essequibo region as part of Guyana. Venezuela has historically claimed Guyana’s Essequibo region as its own despite its initial acceptance of the 1899 Arbitral Award that gives Guyana control of the Essequibo. Essequibo is Guyana’s biggest county, filled with gold, diamonds and significant natural resources. The case finds its genesis in Venezuela’s challenge to the validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award of the boundaries that separate the two countries. Related Similar Articles

We ain’t gan shut up! Sep 25, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh nobody should be surprised. State ads being weaponized? This ain’t new. Is old, old story. Government in de past did always use ads to push dem own agenda. Y’all remember when dem try fuh shut down de Stabber fuh mek space fuh de new kid on de block. Now dem threatening to pull ads from this paper. But is not de first time. When dis paper expose corruption, dem big boys start callin’ fuh boycott. “Don’t buy it,” dem seh. Dem fraid de truth. De state media? Deh good. Government love dem. Why? ‘Cause dem does sing de same song as de government. Dem ain’t gon’ get cut off from no ads. But this newspaper? It on de chopping block. Deh want fuh shut it up. And shut it down. But we ain’ shutting up. When corruption was rampant, we expose it and we tek we licks. When democracy was under threat, we stood tall. We nah gan remain silent. If we gat to go down, we gan go down shouting. People seh de weaponizing of state ads is shades of autocracy. No, no. Dem boys seh is full-blown authoritarianism. We reachin’ de bottom of de barrel. Like de same system dat run half de country outta here. Hundreds of thousands flee from dat same nonsense. Now we bringin’ it back, wrapped up in shiny ads. You tell me how dat mek sense. Dem boy seh, ads is power. If yuh got de ads, yuh got control. No ads? Yuh paper starve. And once yuh starve, dem hoping yuh gan shut up. But dis ain’t no joke. Dis is serious business. Dis is how democracy does die. Slowly. One ad at a time. But dem boys seh, watch out. Once dis paper gone, who gon’ speak up fuh de people? De same state media? Yeah, right. After dem come fuh we, dem gan come after you. Time fuh Guyanese fuh wake up. Before is too late. Talk half. Leff half. Related Similar Articles

High-octane battle expected at Providence, as Warriors seek revenge versus Royals  Sep 25, 2024 Sports Gudakesh Motie (CPL) 2024 Caribbean Premier League… GAW vs. BR  Kaieteur Sports – Having lost their last match comprehensively to the Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors will be keen on returning the favor come tonight when the two sides meet again, this time at home of the defending champs; the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Since their return to home turf, the Warriors have been racking up a nice little win streak, at the expense of making a practice out of defending low scores. They will need to rethink their strategy should they look to qualify for the semi’s. Should the champs work out their opening partnership woes, with possibly the return of the in-form Saim Ayub to partner alongside any of the top order stars in Azam Khan, Shai Hope or Tim Robinson. Moeen Ali (CPL) Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie and Shamar Joseph have been brilliant for Guyana in their respective departments, further making their roles ahead even more important. Captain Imran Tahir has been rotating his players nicely to date, experiencing a few bugs but with crunch time looming, a more fixed XI should be fielded going forward, especially with stiff competition remaining. Barbados have been exceptional in all departments and despite losing 3 games to the Warriors 2, being tied on 10 points apiece will give the Royals some urgency to move up from their current 3rd place position. Royals already hurt the Warriors’ after Quinton de Kock dazzled with 115, while Rahkeem Cornwall, Kadeem Alleyne, Alick Athanaze, Captain Rovman Powell and Jason Holder have been in good batting form and will provide the necessary firepower needed. Shamar Joseph (CPL) All-rounder Mooen Ali has been a revelation for the Warriors in both departments with the Englishman’s role in the team becoming increasingly more crucial as they go deeper in the tournament. Last encounter Barbados won easily by 32 in Bridgetown, despite good knocks from Ali, Hope, Hetmyer, Paul and Robinson. Holder, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj, pacer Obed McCoy and Naveen-ul-Haq will be the key with ball, as Chase alongside Sri Lanka leggy Maheesh Theekshana should also be a handful. Meanwhile, Joseph, Dwaine Pretorius, Raymon Reifer, Paul and possibly Shepherd have been utilizing the pace and bounce at Providence to at times rough up their opponents, with hostility needed tonight against a dangerous Royals batting order. The shift to the Warriors home turf of Providence could easily sway tonight’s outcome in favor of the home team, with action bowling off from 19:00h. Related Similar Articles

Team Guyana dominates at Archery CDC Sep 25, 2024 Sports President of the Jamaican Olympic Committee Mr. Christopher Samuda (in black and white striped shirt), President of Archery Guyana Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon (in blue), Asst. Secretary-General of Archery Guyana Mr. Ryan McKinnon (far right in white) and on his left Secretary-General of Archery Guyana Mr. Nicholas Hing flanked by team members and supporters. 6th Caribbean Development Archery Championships 2024 Kaieteur Sports – Team Guyana has once again done Archery Guyana proud at the 6th Caribbean Development Championships, which was held in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from September 19-22, 2024. Seven countries competed, namely; Jamaica, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and the USA. The Ranking rounds were held on Friday, September 20 and the following are the ranking scores for the men: Mehandra Chatargum 636, Jeewanram Persaud 619, Faraad Gani 606, Saifullah Gani 606, Gregory McKoy 605, Teemahall Lall 530, Richard Dookie 492, Saeed Karim 483, Alec Simmons 460 and Afzal Karim 424. The women’s ranking scores are: Juanita Persaud 627, Melesa Ramnaraine 600, Roshini Boodhoo 559, Fatima Gani 552, Julie-Ann Williams 502, Karin Toppin 425, Naudia Maraj 415, Nataliya Pollard 408 and Theresa Jaikishun-Deoroop 306. The elimination matches were held on Saturday, September 21, which saw some very exciting matches with the archers aiming for the top brackets in the medal matches for the following day at the Plantation Cove venue. Members of the Guyana team in action. The semi-final and final matches were played on Sunday with more excitmentt as there were surprises and upsets among archers shooting for the gold. A Special award was presented to World Archery Americas Development Committee Chair, Mr Philip Graves for his tireless commitment to the Caribbean Development Championships, and to archery. Also receiving gifts of recognition from the Jamaican Archery Association were the head coaches from each country. While Team Jamaica took a larger medal count: 25 (8 gold, 12 silver & 5 bronze), Guyana won a total of 23 medals; 15 gold, 5 sliver and 3 bronze, with the most gold medals awarded to Guyana in the entire competition. Last year’s Recurve Mixed Team power couple Jeewanram Persaud and Roshini Boodhoo took the gold again in this year’s Mixed Team matches, as did last year’s Barebow Mixed Team of Teemahall Lall and Nataliya Pollard. Trinidad & Tobago followed with a total of 13 medals (7 gold, 3 silver & 3 bronze). The British Virgin Islands took a total of 7 medals (2 gold, 2 silver & 3 bronze), Bahamas’ medal total was 6 (3 gold, 1 silver & 2 bronze), Barbados followed with 5 (4 silver & 1 bronze), and USA 2 (2 gold medals) Guyana and Jamaica archers during the contest. Additionally, in the mixed teams where archers from 2 different countries were paired, Jamaica & Guyana won silver, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago won bronze, and Guyana and Barbados won bronze. President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon expressed her immense pride in Guyana’s representation in Jamaica with such an incredible success. According to her, every one of the participants from various affiliated clubs in Guyana performed to their best. “They brought their very best to the field, and it is their talent, dedication, and perseverance that truly made this tournament special. Without their commitment, countless hours of training, and perseverance through all obstacles, none of this would have been possible. I am reminded of how far we’ve come from 2018 when Archery Guyana hosted the inaugural Level 1 coaching seminar. The global pandemic may have slowed us down for a couple of years, but within five years, despite the downtime, here we are on the international stage, coming home with a very shiny collection of medals.” The Guyanese archers impressed all who saw them compete and demonstrated true sportsmanship towards their fellow competitors while making friends at the same time. The Team was led by the following officials: Nicholas Hing – Chef-de-Mission/Head Coach, Saeed Karim – Team Logistics Coordinator/Archer, Roshini Boodhoo – Team Manager/Archer, Jeewanram Persaud – Coach/Archer, Juliana Rickhee – Team Support Coordinator, Shrikanta Deoroop – Team Photographer. Archery Guyana remains committed to fostering the development of its athletes and raising the profile of the sport both locally and internationally. The federation is grateful for the support of its affiliates, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, the National Sports Commission, the Guyana Olympic Association, Guyana Beverages Inc., World of Flowers and the Guyanese public and the media. The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana wishes to extend a massive thank you to World Archery Americas, the Jamaican Archery Federation, the organisers and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly. A special commendation is extended to Coach Phil Graves – his leadership and expertise have been pivotal in making this event what it is, and his commitment to the development of archery in our region has been invaluable. Related Similar Articles

Golf/Archery Highlights of Helena Cricket Ground Reopening  Sep 25, 2024 Sports Reigning 11-time Open Champ Avinash Persaud was among the top performers with the golf club. Kaieteur Sports – The grand reopening of the Helena 1&2 Cricket Ground last Sunday was a smashing success as several hundred persons came out to enjoy a day of Sport and relaxation at the renovated ground which was in pristine condition courtesy of Nexgen Golf’s equipment and maintenance team. Several Cricket matches were played along with dominoes, darts and cards but the crowd were enamored with Nexgen Golf’s mini golf and Pro Archers archery, where they were introduced to the sports for the first time and won lots of Prizes compliments of Sterling Products Ltd and Guyana Beverages Inc. GGA President Aleem Hussain was joined by 11-time Guyana Golf champion Avinash Persaud and pro golfer Asroodeen Shaw to give demonstrations and personal instruction to dozens of persons who experienced Golf for the first time. A number of top local golfers, including a few former champs were in attendance this past weekend. The ProArchers team that interacted with the crowd was led by Narda Mohamed-Mangra, Anand Mangra, Dwain Albert, Tyreck Paul, Bibi Saleema Salim, Chantal Lovell & Nandanie Boodram. Also showcasing darts to many of excited youngsters was the national champion Sudesh Persaud Fitzgerald and Norman Madhoo of Foreign Links Darts Club. Winner of the fund raising cricket match was De Hoop Sports club and the Winner of the Exhibition Match was Helena ground Management Committee. De Hoop Sports Club captured the top spot in the dominoes competition. The event was sponsored by the Guyana Golf Association, Premier Insurance, H. Nauth & Sons, KK Gas Station, Sterling Products Ltd, Roraima Airways, Guyana Beverages Inc, ProArchers and Nexgen Golf Academy. All in attendance received complimentary Icecream and Oasis Water as a thank you from the sponsors. The Kaieteur Falls and Arrowpoint Resort trips, courtesy of Roraima Airways were not won and will be rolled over to the upcoming Hole-in-One Challenge at the Westside Golf Course. Related Similar Articles

Lusignan Golf Club welcomes Barbados Royals Sep 25, 2024 Sports Barbados Royals members David Miller (left), Keshav Maharaj (center) and Coach Trevor Penney share photo-op at Lusignan Golf Club. Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) welcomed the Barbados Royals for an exciting day of golf, marking another high-profile visit to the course that has increasingly become a destination for international athletes. This time, the Royals were joined by Head Coach Trevor Penney who visited in 2023, and David Miller, and Keshav Maharaj, all making their debut on the challenging course. Brian Hackett, Public Relations Officer of the Lusignan Golf Club, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Once again, the Barbados Royals have visited us to have a game of golf on this challenging course. Last year, we hosted several teams, including the Barbados Royals with Jason Holder, Laurie Evans, Roelof van der Merwe, and Head Coach Trevor Penney, along with the Trinbago Knight Riders. This year, we even had the South African cricket team visit during their tour against the West Indies at Providence.” The growing popularity of the Lusignan Golf Course continues to attract international attention. Hackett noted, “The word is getting around about the Lusignan Golf Course, and the LGC is extremely pleased to host these teams. They are eager to come to Guyana to play, and they find the course challenging to defeat.” The Royals stopped-in for high profile visit to the LGC. LGC’s commitment to promoting golf as an inclusive sport remains strong. “The executive committee remains committed to ensuring that golf is available to everyone, especially persons visiting Guyana and that they enjoy the ambiance and the experience of a golf club,” Hackett added. “We are warm to the idea of welcoming teams from across the region and will continue to embrace them to play on our golf course.” According to Barbados Royals Head Coach Trevor Penny he thoroughly enjoyed every moment on the course. He even gave a rating of 10/10 as the course presented a unique experience for the team. Lusignan Golf Club boasts a strong history, with more than 50 years of hosting both local and international athletes. One of its notable moments was when West Indies cricketing legend Lance Gibbs won the World Series Golf Tournament on this very course. As the Lusignan Golf Club continues to grow in prestige, it reinforces its position as a premier destination for golfers across the region and beyond, offering a unique and challenging experience in the heart of Guyana. Related Similar Articles

Fair start: Guyana Ladies stun Brazil, holds Paraguay to goalless draw Sep 25, 2024 Sports Makaylah Poole celebrates scoring the decisive goal in Guyana’s 1-0 win against Brazil. 2024 PAHF Challenge in Bermuda Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Women’s Hockey Team continues to make waves at the 2024 Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Challenge, holding higher-ranked Paraguay to a 0-0 draw in their second match of the tournament on Monday. Despite Paraguay’s world ranking of #47, 21 spots ahead of Guyana at #68. The Guyanese squad showcased impressive resilience, building on the momentum from their historic upset victory over Brazil. Fresh off their first-ever win against Brazil, a 1-0 triumph, Guyana entered the match against Paraguay full of confidence. However, Paraguay came out strong, pressing high in the opening minutes and creating early penalty corner opportunities. But thanks to the solid defense led by standout goalkeeper Alysa Xavier, Guyana withstood the initial onslaught. Xavier’s brilliance between the posts proved crucial, as she turned away several key attempts to keep the score level. As the game progressed, Guyana found their footing, and the contest settled into a more balanced affair. Both sides created chances, but neither could find the back of the net in what turned into a hard-fought, defensive struggle. Meanwhile, in their tournament opener, Guyana stunned Brazil with a thrilling late goal to secure a 1-0 victory. After a cagey first half with both teams unable to break the deadlock, Brazil looked dangerous in the second half, earning multiple penalty corners. However, once again, Xavier was up to the challenge, making key saves to keep Brazil off the score sheet. With the clock winding down, Guyana’s persistence paid off when Abosaide Cadogan set up Makaylah Poole for a decisive goal in the dying minutes, giving the Guyanese their first-ever win over Brazil in hockey. One Communications Women’s Hockey team defended well against Ranked #47 Paraquay. Reflecting on the team’s performance, Guyana’s head coach Philip Fernandes praised the players’ efforts but emphasized the need for sharper execution in the final third. “Our team has the ability to match all those in participation here,” Fernandes said. “However, we are not making the best use of our opportunities. Our execution in the final attacking third of the field is producing too many errors. If we are to come away with a good final result in the tournament, this has to improve.” Looking ahead, Guyana was scheduled to face host Bermuda, ranked two spots below them at #70, in a crucial clash. Bermuda had defeated Guyana 1-0 in their last encounter, but the Guyanese remain optimistic about maintaining their unbeaten record. The 2024 PAHF Challenge, which kicked off on September 21, will run until September 28 in Hamilton, Bermuda. Related Similar Articles