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Pooran takes Knight Riders home Sep 24, 2024 Sports Nicholas Pooran finished the job in some style for TKR. (CPL) CPL – A high scoring affair in the second match of the day in the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) saw Trinbago Knight Riders end the season for the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots with a seven wicket defeat. After winning their first match of the competition  the Patriots have lost every game since, but this defeat in Tarouba seemed particularly cruel after they posted a sizeable 193/4 with the bat after being inserted at the toss. Captain Andre Fletcher led from the front with a brilliant innings of 93 from 61 balls that included shots all around the ground and six sixes struck into the crowd. Fletcher was denied a deserved century, falling short by seven runs when Chris Jordan had him caught by the bucket hands of Kieron Pollard on the long off boundary. Jordan was the pick of the Knight Riders bowlers and also gave a glimpse of his own velcro hands by pulling off an impressive diving catch off his own bowling when Kyle Mayers mis-timed a short ball and offered up a sharp return chance. Nicholas Pooran (right) and Kieron Pollard celebrate during the contest. (CPL via Getty Images) The Knight Riders were clinical in their chase, Jason Roy blitzing 64 runs from 34 deliveries at the top of the order before Nicholas Pooran finished the job in some style, striking a flat six down the ground – his seventh of the evening – to finish the match. Pooran was Player of the Match, hitting thirteen boundaries to finish undefeated on 93* off just 43 deliveries, albeit he was aided by some sloppy catching that saw him put down on a handful of occasions in the field. The Patriots will rue the dropped catches and the missed opportunity to finish a tough campaign with a victory over one of the favourite sides. The Knight Riders will benefit from a  Net Run Rate boost having hauled down the sizeable target with nine balls remaining, they now sit on ten points alongside Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors. Related Similar Articles

Charlestown man remanded for obtaining money by false pretence Sep 24, 2024 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – A 56-year-old man from Charlestown, Georgetown, was remanded to prison on Monday after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to face charges of obtaining money under false pretence. Remanded: Fabian Da Silva Fabian Da Silva is accused of fraudulently obtaining $125,000 from Andel Fraser on March 7, 2023, while pretending to repair Fraser’s Mitsubishi Canter truck. During the proceedings, Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore read the charges to Da Silva, who pleaded not guilty. According to police statements, Fraser and Da Silva were acquaintances. On the date in question, Fraser paid Da Silva $60,000 to address mechanical issues with the truck, which was half of the agreed total of $120,000 to repair the vehicle. Da Silva later requested additional funds for further repairs. When Fraser returned to collect his truck, he discovered that the issues had not been resolved. Da Silva then began to avoid Fraser and refused to refund the money or complete the repairs. Fraser reported the matter to the police and Da Silva was arrested and charged. The court heard that Da Silva has a history of receiving payments for vehicle repairs without delivering services. During the proceedings, Fraser expressed that simply incarcerating Da Silva would not provide him justice. Instead, he requested compensation of $250,000. Da Silva agreed to this amount but claimed he had no money by stating, “I don’t have $250,000 on me”. However, Da Silvas’ family was willing to compensate Fraser but needed time to do so. As a result, Da Silva was remanded to prison and is scheduled to return to court on October 7, 2024, for reports. Related Similar Articles

Gov’t cancels over $203.7M in student loans – Mid-year report Sep 24, 2024 News Kaieteur News – As part of its efforts to gradually make tertiary education free, the government, through the Ministry of Finance, has written off approximately $203.7 million in student debt owed to the University of Guyana (UG). This was highlighted by the Ministry of Finance’s 2024 mid-year report, which revealed that this latest development has benefitted around 346 persons to date. An additional, 2,900 persons, will benefit from this initiative in the second half of the year. Free tertiary education by 2025 is an essential element of the PPP/C 2020-2025 manifesto plans. To achieve this, President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the government will implement a phased approach, first targeting individuals who hold university loans. In 2024, during the reading of the national 2024 budget, the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh announced phase one of the initiative, benefitting some 13,000 Guyanese. A whopping $11 billion in loans are expected to be written off by the government in the initial phase. Additionally, Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo noted that a mechanism to assist students who would have already paid their dues to the university but are repaying loans to commercial banks will be examined. Another major initiative implemented by the government includes the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), granting individuals an opportunity to earn a higher education free of cost. A total of 1.6 billion, has been spent on scholarships through this programme to date. According to the mid-year report, over 4,000 persons graduated in May 2024 with bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and other certificate programmes. Additionally, in the first half of the year, 8,023 GOAL scholarships were also awarded to persons expected to commence studies in September 2024. These initiatives reinforce the government’s commitment to expanding tertiary education and lifting the heavy financial burdens off of Guyanese students. (DPI) Related Similar Articles

We gat an invisible party! Sep 24, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – Dem Boys Seh the Vee Pee running scared. Man so frightened, he looking over he shoulder every time he walk down the street, thinking this invisible political party gon jump out and grab him. But here’s the thing—nobody can find this party! Not a soul see it. It got no name, no face, no members, and yet, it haunting the man like a ghost in broad daylight. You ever hear about a man running from he own shadow? Well, that is exactly what happening here. The Vee Pee seh this party launch already and de Kaieteur News is de official mouthpiece of this invisible political party.  But here is de kicker. De same Kaieteur News which is supposed to be the organ of de invisible party ain’t even report about the formation of any party. Imagine that! De Kaieteur News which is supposed to be the organ of de invisible party’ ain’t even report on de party. De Vee Pee getting more column inches in de Kaieteur News than de invisible party. De Vee Pee nah know where the party register? Which village or town it come from? The Vee Pee can’t answer none of those questions, yet he supporters out there combing the countryside, checking under bushes and behind trees, looking for any trace of this phantom political movement. You know things bad when the Vee Pee send out his crew to search for the invisible. It’s like hunting a ghost in the middle of the day—no matter how hard you try, you ain’t finding nothing. But the man so scared, he can’t rest. He wake up in cold sweat at night, dreaming of this imaginary party taking over. But Dem Boys seh if a non-existent party can have the Vee Pee so rattled, just imagine if a real one show up! The man might pack he bags and run for the hills. For now, the countryside is quiet, and the Vee Pee left waiting for a party that ain’t even real. Still, he gotta keep looking… just in case. Talk half. Leff half Related Similar Articles

GCC Under-17 hockey boys victorious in Trinidad Sep 24, 2024 Sports The GCC Outlaws secure U17 Boys title at Trinidad and Tobago’s Paragon Indoor Hockey tourney. Kaieteur Sports – The Georgetown Cricket Club’s (GCC) Under-17 Boys hockey team, the GCC Outlaws, delivered a standout performance at the Paragon Indoor Hockey Tournament in Trinidad last weekend. The tournament, held at the Woodbrook Youth Facility in Port-of-Spain, marked the team’s international debut. The trip came at a time when the Outlaws, a group of players who have been honing their skills for years, faced challenges accessing adequate training facilities. Entering the tournament, they had to quickly adapt to the unfamiliar indoor surface and format of play. In the preliminary pool-A matches, the Outlaws managed to split their games, winning two and losing two, which was enough to secure a spot in Sunday’s semi-finals. Facing the top team from Pool B, QRC, the Outlaws, considered underdogs, struck early. A brilliant solo effort from striker Luke Sargeant put them ahead just three minutes into the match. Despite heavy pressure from QRC, GCC’s goalkeeper Alex Peniston made several key saves, preserving the 1-0 lead and securing their place in the final. Meanwhile, in the championship match against ProSport 2, the GCC Outlaws played with much confidence, dominating their opponents but were unable to secure the break through, leading to a 0-0 draw at the end of regulation. The final was then decided by a tense penalty shootout. Both teams struggled to score in the initial round, forcing sudden death. It was Luke Sargeant once again who found the back of the net, while Peniston’s heroics continued, as he blocked ProSport’s next attempt, securing the Outlaws’ victory and the U-17 Boys title. Sargeant’s outstanding play earned him the Most Valuable Player award, while Peniston was named Best Goalkeeper. Midfielder Grant Fernandes, along with Sargeant and Peniston, were selected for the tournament’s All-Star team. The GCC Outlaws return to Georgetown as champions, celebrating a successful debut on the international stage. Related Similar Articles

Coach Kandar to host two-month Youth programme Sep 24, 2024 Sports D-Up Basketball Academy Chairman, Anthony Kandar (right) shares photo-op with a parent at a previous event. Kaieteur Sports – Visionary basketball coach Anthony Kandar is set to launch a much-needed two-month Youth Basketball Programme for youth(s) between the ages of 6 to 13, as part of his comprehensive plan to revive local basketball in the region #3 District. This initiative comes at a pivotal moment, aligning with the government’s renewed efforts, through the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, to bolster basketball development. Coach Kandar has designed this educational and fitness-focused camp to nurture the next generation of athletes. Led by Coach Kandar, also Chairman of D-Up Basketball Academy, the programme aims to improve participants’ basketball skills while also instilling values such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. After honing his craft for over two decades in Canada, home to the Toronto Raptors, Kandar has returned to share his expertise with his community. Since his return, he has organised numerous tournaments and youth development programmes to bridge the gap between grassroots basketball and the national level. The D-Up Basketball Academy, under his leadership, continues to make strides in advancing local basketball. The programme will run from September 28 to November 27 at the Tuchen Primary School basketball court, with sessions every Friday and Saturday in October and November. Participants can expect a robust blend of educational activities and skill-building exercises tailored to their development. “Basketball has given me so much—from the joy of the game to meaningful relationships,” said Coach Kandar. “Now, I want to give back to this community by not just developing great players but also great people.” The programme welcomes players of all skill levels, offering sessions focused on fundamentals like dribbling, shooting, and passing, as well as advanced techniques for more experienced players. Participants will also receive guidance on fitness, nutrition, and sportsmanship, with a strong emphasis on building mental toughness and resilience both on and off the court. Excitement is already building among local parents. “There aren’t many programmes that cater to such a wide age group with this level of expertise,” one parent commented. “Coach Kandar is the real deal, and we’re fortunate to have him here for our kids.” Space is limited, and interest is high. Registration is now open, with the first sessions kicking off in September. For more information, parents can contact Coach Kandar at 696-4738. Related Similar Articles

Weaponising state advertisements Sep 24, 2024 Editorial Kaieteur News – As Guyanese observe the latest antics by the government, threatening to withdraw state advertisements from this newspaper we must also pay attention to the wider implications this has for our nation. Already we have seen signs of a creeping dictatorship emerging. A government obsessed with power that has begun to treat its citizens with disdain. Look at the recent issue regarding teachers demanding a livable wage and the highhanded approach it took in removing Mocha residents from lands they claimed they wanted to use to build a road. Look at the reluctance to put in place a petroleum commission to provide independent oversight of the oil and gas sector and the recent disrespectful treatment meted out to respected sculptor, Ivor Thom. These are just a few of the atrocities we have witnessed by the government and now it wants to move against the independent media. As we said in our leader yesterday Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and the government are so afraid of transparency that they would seize on any opportunity to close down Kaieteur News and the other independent media voices. Earlier this year the international media watchdog group- Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned that there was a growing number of governments and political authorities who are not fulfilling their role as guarantors of the best possible environment for journalism and for the public’s right to reliable, independent, and diverse news and information. It is well known that advertisement is the lifeblood of any newspaper and this was weaponised by Jagdeo in the past who is again threatening the same. It is clear that his intention is to try and weaken the role this newspaper plays in holding his government to account in its management of this country. Our task is not merely to regurgitate what he churns out at his weekly press conference, but to search for the truth. RSF said it sees a worrying decline in support and respect for media autonomy and an increase in pressure from the state or other political actors. “As more than half the world’s population goes to the polls in 2024, RSF is warning of a worrying trend revealed by the 2024 World Press Freedom Index: a decline in the political indicator, one of five indicators detailed in the Index. States and other political forces are playing a decreasing role in protecting press freedom. This disempowerment sometimes goes hand in hand with more hostile actions that undermine  the role of journalists, or even instrumentalise the media through campaigns of harassment or disinformation. Journalism worthy of that name is, on the contrary, a necessary condition for any democratic system and the exercise of political freedoms,” RSF editorial director Anne Bocandé wrote. In Guyana, the work of Kaieteur News, the people of Kaieteur News are in the firing line, made the objects of palpable rage, by a group of men in the PPP/C Government led by Jagdeo, who will stop at nothing to suppress the press, suppress truth. They use the state media and other friendly outlets to demean and discredit this newspaper all in their efforts to stop the press, stop KN, stop the revelations about how the oil is mismanaged, stop how the many people around it are mostly bent towards corruptions, and stop all this from being presented in honest fashion to Guyanese, and a watching world. Given that Guyana now has oil, and in the kind of quantities that it does, the eyes of the world are sharply fixed on every development occurring here, because of this precious commodity that the Western world needs so much. Oil is known to bring its own diseases and other curses, so there is vigilance the world over, on what surrounds it when it is discovered. In Guyana, secrecy has been the thick shroud that governs how this national oil patrimony is handled. The more the government tries to run, the more it corners itself, falls into a hole. The more the government works overtime to cover-up, the more of what is unacceptable comes to light. The more the government lashes out at those daring to peer behind the curtains of secrecy and pull them back, the more determined those attacked and lashed become in pursuing the scent of corruptions that grow stronger by the minute. This is where we are at KN. If the objective is to terrorise into surrender, then consider that a failed objective from right now. This oil patrimony is too vital to the nation’s interests, too significant to the people expecting so much from it, to be left to what government, or leaders, say that that is happening with it. Better governments and cleaner men than those we have in Guyana have been near oil, and only the worst of devastations has been the lot of dependent citizens of those countries. There is no secret about the kind of governments and leaders that Guyanese have had; they are not what inspires, or comforts that the nation is in good hands. We must be watchful like never before, and we commit to doing so. Related Similar Articles