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Retired serviceman gets new home Aug 18, 2024 News Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy overseeing the cutting of the ribbon by Albert Hunte and his son DPI – Albert Hunte, 66, who served in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is the latest beneficiary of a house through the Men on a Mission (MoM) initiative. Hunte received his new home at Mocha/Arcadia Friday afternoon, following a simple handing-over ceremony spearheaded by the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs and Information, Kwame McCoy. The father of three expressed excitement, noting that he finally owns a property that he can now call home, and can comfortably accommodate his family. “I was living first at Red Road but I was squatting there. Although I was squatting, I applied for my land a long while back. Housing [the ministry] got back to me and offered me this piece of land,” Hunte told the Department of Public Information (DPI). After he had to move, Hunte said he did the necessary research and contacted the respective persons to ask whether he is eligible to receive a home form MoM and the request was granted subsequently. “I feel so blessed. I thank God for this and our President Irfaan Ali. It feels really nice to have a roof over my head at this age,” the man tearfully stated. During the handing-over exercise, Minister McCoy stressed that the government has been implementing measures to transform the lives of ordinary people positively. “We as a government, have demonstrated astute leadership in being able to overcome challenges and intervene in ways that would avoid the worst burden on the ordinary man and woman in our society,” the minister stated. He added that numerous interventions have been made by the PPPC Government over the past four years to ease the cost of living and other burdens on citizens. The minister said that is exactly what the MoM initiative has been doing, ensuring home ownership is being made easier for the vulnerable community. “This Men on a Mission initiative is one among a plethora of other initiatives and interventions by this government that allow us to work with people and to bring people’s lives to a point that is filled with happiness,” Minister McCoy stressed. Also, present was the Coordinator of MoM, Lt. Col Bhageshwar Murli, and other executive members including Roger Rogers and Josh Kanhai. MoM, which is the brainchild of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been impacting the lives of persons, both young and old, putting them in better living and working conditions. Related Similar Articles

MoE, GTU to establish committee to fast track teachers’ housing applications – GTU President Aug 18, 2024 News GTU President, Dr. Mark Lyte Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) will soon put together a committee to address the fast-tracking of teachers’ housing applications that have been stuck in the system for some time. This was disclosed by President of the GTU, Dr Mark Lyte on Saturday morning during a live video feed via the Union’s Facebook page. “I wish to provide a breakdown of the government’s offer to teachers after four meetings were held. This matter is a very contentious one,” he said, noting that he is hopeful that the teachers would understand the situation. “The Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union spoke at length about the issue of housing. We initially asked the ministry to ensure that in every new housing scheme there be 50 house lots for teachers. The ministry did return with a document that came from housing which claimed that several teachers in all the housing areas have been allotted land for building,” the GTU president said. Following discussions, it was decided that the two sites establish a committee “to deal with teacher’s application, for those teachers who would have applied for house lots within a certain period those who did not get their house lot that you can filter the information to this committee that we will set up, to activate on behalf of the teacher the process, and so we believe that that was something that could be worked on because we know that teachers apply in all the different housing areas.” In light of this agreement, the backlogged teachers’ housing applications will be examined and possibly fast tracked. “So that was one of the things that we agreed on,” Dr. Lyte said. The GTU and the Ministry of Education have been at loggerheads over proposed salary increases for teachers and other fringe benefits for some time. Only last week, the Union rejected the Ministry’s last proposal of a 10% pay hike for this year and 8% and 9% respectively for 2025 and 2026. Related Similar Articles

De Vee Pee like old-time story Aug 18, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – Dem boys been around in this country long before Jagdeo. Dem boys see hard times. Dem boys know about when you couldn’t find soap to wash yuh skin. When bread was a treasure, and cooking oil was being rationed, and when split peas was banned. But dem boys never hear about police searching people’s pots to see if they cooking dhal. Dem boys never hear also about police carrying any pot to de police station because it contain incriminating evidence of contraband Imagine police digging up yuh yard to see if you hiding contraband sardines. Dem boys never heard of dat either.  Sardines was a big thing. A luxury. People used to smuggle in a few tins in dem suitcase like it was gold. If you was lucky to get a tin, you eat it in secret. You couldn’t let de whole neighborhood know. But de Vee Pee seh he knows about these things. So we got to believe him. After all, he’s a man of knowledge. Dem boys also know when apples was like foreign currency. You could not get even the skin to buy. But not dem leaders. Dem had all de luxuries. Dem had condensed milk when de rest of we had to line up for pasteurized milk from de Milk Plant. You had to wake up early to get a chance to buy a pint. And when you finally get it, you had to make it last. But dem leaders? Dem never worry. Dem had enough milk to bathe in it if dem want. Dem boys remember when yuh had to choose between soap and bread. When shoes was a precious thing, and a new pair was like Christmas. But not for dem big ones. Dem was well-off. Dem had everything. While the rest of we had to scrape by, dem had all de fine things. But de Vee Pee seh he know how it was. So we got to believe him. After all, he’s one of us. Or so he seh. Talk half. Leff half Related Similar Articles

Local boy Niles conquer St Luican Monrose on opening night Aug 18, 2024 Sports Guyanese Chance Niles got the better hand of St Lucian Orlando Monrose in the Junior’s 70kg bout Trinidad, St Lucia also with two wins each Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Boxing Association, in partnership with the National Sports Commission, kicked off its premier Youth Boxing event at the National Gymnasium. Honouring the region’s boxing talent, the 7th Edition of the Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Schoolboys’ and Girls’ Boxing Championship got underway on Friday evening, featuring nine thrilling bouts. On the opening night, host nation Guyana secured three victories, with Chance Niles, Kenroy Klass, and Kenroy Holder emerging triumphant in the Junior’’s 70kg and Schoolboys’ 37kg weight categories. They made an impressive start to the 2024 competition with three wins in four bouts. Meanwhile, St. Lucia (STL) demonstrated its strength by delivering upsets, defeating Trinidad and Tobago’s (TTO) Zade Williams and Barbados’ Cai Reid in the Junior’s division. Trinidad and Tobago’s Neraj Mahadeosingh claimed victory over Suriname’s Valentino Artist in the Youth 57kg weight class, ensuring a win for the twin-island nation. His compatriot, Makieve Bellielle, also shone, defeating St. Lucia’s Denzel Stephen in the Junior’s 63kg weight class to secure their second win of the night. Guyana’s Chance Niles captivated the crowd with the third victory of the evening for his country, defeating St. Lucia’s Orlando Monrose in the Junior’s 70kg bout. Though Monrose displayed effective combinations and a powerful uppercut, Niles’ lightning-fast counterpunches dominated the fight, leading to a point’s decision in favour of Niles, much to the delight of the home crowd. Rayon France and Kenroy Klass opened the seventh Edition of the Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Championship on Friday evening at the National Gymnasium Kenroy Klass and Kenroy Holder also contributed to Guyana’s success. Klass outboxed fellow Guyanese Rayon France in the Schoolboys’ 37kg contest, while Holder decisively overpowered Harld Waldron to cement Guyana’s second win in the same weight class. In the Youth division, Mahadeosingh (TTO) showcased a powerful combination, overwhelming Suriname’s Valentino Artist in the 57kg category. Surinamese boxer Charel Maine also proved to be a force, defeating St. Lucia’s Donaii Cooman in the Youth 60kg weight class. The tournament featured five Junior’s bouts, with St. Lucia’s flamboyant Harve Charlemagne defeating Trinidad and Tobago’s Zade Williams in the 66kg division. In the 63kg contest, Makieve Bellielle (TTO) outboxed St. Lucia’s Denzel Stephen, winning all three rounds. Barbados concluded the night with mixed results: Jaquan Grant secured their only win by defeating Guyana’s Antonio Stephens in the 66kg bout, while Cai Reid (BAR) fell short after an exciting three-round battle in the 80kg division. The tournament continued on Saturday with Day two action, featuring more thrilling bouts, including several female matchups also setting the tone for an ecstatic final night showdown. The championship is set to conclude today, with further details to be published in an upcoming edition. Related Similar Articles

Windies suffer 40-run loss despite late innings fightback from Motie Aug 18, 2024 Sports Wiaan Mulder bowled Keacy Carty via the inside edge (AFP/Getty Images) South Africa Tour of the West Indies 2024… – South Africa complete series win 1-0 Kaieteur Sports – It turned out to be a comprehensive win for South Africa, who wrapped up the two Test series 1-0, after beating the hosts West Indies by 40-runs on Day 3 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. This win took South Africa to 10 straight series wins versus the Caribbean side, as they continue to build on their new-look Test team. After making 160 in the 1st innings, South Africa was eventually bowled out for 246 batting a second time. Top-scorers Aiden Markram (51) and Kyle Verreynne (59), Tony de Zorzi (39) and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder (34) lent ideal support. Pacer Jayden Seales had an amazing outing as he returned second innings and career-best figures of 6-61, which is also the best figures by a West Indian at Providence; thus joining current teammate Shamar Joseph and Coach Darren Sammy as the only other players with 5-fers at the venue. Seales finished with 9 wickets in total after adding 6 to his 1st innings haul of 3-45; narrowly missing out on being the first West Indies player and second behind former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal (11-111), to finish with 10-wicket haul or more at the Guyana National Stadium. West Indies spinners Jomel Warrican (2-21) and homeboy Gudakesh Motie (2-61), were the other successful bowlers. Set at 262 to win, West Indies were knocked over for 222 in the 2nd innings, but almost pulled it off thanks to Motie who returned to play a spirited innings of 45. Jayden Seales picked up his best figures in Test cricket (AFP/Getty Images) The left-arm spinner traded the ball for bat in this innings as he shared what was almost a match-winning partnership of 77 alongside wicket-keeper Joshua DaSilva (27). South Africa bowled with a pack-like mentality, with pacers Kagiso Rabada (3-37) and Wiaan Mulder (2-35) keeping things lively. Veteran left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj who became his country’s leading Test spinner in terms of wickets taken, grabbed 3-50 while off-break bowler Dane Piedt (2-50) picked up wickets at crucial stages for their team. Windies lost their first wicket when Rabada removed the out-of-form Mikyle Louis (4) prior to lunch as the chase got off to a careless start. By lunch, Windies were 220 runs behind with skipper Kraigg Brathwaite (29) and Keacy Carty (17) already in double figures but when play resumed, both openers were removed by some spot-on bowling from Mulder, who pinned the Windies skipper LBW before forcing Carty into chopping a delivery onto his stumps. After looking settled with the Tea break approaching, Kaveem Hodge (29) played a bad shot against a hostile Rabada’s, who was left stranded on 299 Test wickets and paid the price with his wicket, as the 100 came up a little after in the 27th over. Prior to Tea, Piedt struck two huge blows, first removing Alick Athanaze (15) who played a carless shot only to be out caught, while Jason Holder (0) suffered the same fate, attempting a big shot which was swallowed by Mulder at Long-On. New batsmen Motie and Da Silva almost got the job done, with the Guyanese spinner hitting five crisp fours and a six before Maharaj accounted for the dismissal of both players; while Maharaj removed Seales (4), leaving Warrican stranded on 25* to seal an emphatic series win away. (C. Ross) Related Similar Articles

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National C/ship starts September 5 Aug 18, 2024 Sports Kaieteur Sports – The Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National Championship will commence on September 5th at the Pouderoyen Tarmac, West Bank Demerara. Given the support that was afforded at the recently concluded zone meet, the decision was taken to stage the national championship at the venue. Nine teams, including the seven divisional winners, will feature at the event. They are Georgetown champion Laing Avenue and second place finisher North Ruimveldt, West Demerara Champion Ballerz Empire and second place finisher Showstoppers, Essequibo winner All-Stars, Berbice champion East Bank Gunners, Linden winner Silver Bullets, East Coast Demerara winner Hustlers, and Bartica champion. The Bartica leg, which will culminate the zonal segment of the season, is pencilled for August 24-25th. Although the East Coast Demerara was not staged, the previous winner, Liliendaal Hustlers, will earn a berth to the national championship. This was done to ensure representation from everyone zone, especially the traditional areas. The complete fixtures will be officially drawn on August 28 at the Colours Boutique Camp Street location. In excess of $1,600,000 in prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the one-night event, which will feature a minimum of eight games. According to an official release from the coordinating committee, “The decision to stage the tournament in the community of Pouderoyen was primarily based on the overwhelming support from the public. The zonal tournament was incredible, and we expect to surpass that atmosphere and ambience with the national championship.” “This national championship culminates what has been an eventual and thoroughly successful season. While we were unable, and regrettably so, to stage the East Coast Demerara edition, which was due to time constraints and the unavailability of the venue, we were able to conduct for the first time the Essequibo edition, which surprised and surpassed initial expectations and is further evidence of the popularity and success of the event. We are grateful to the fans and players for their unwavering support and will strive to improve the event’s quality with every season,” the release further stated. Related Similar Articles

Hikers Hockey Club returns to Barbados Hockey Festival Aug 18, 2024 Sports Hikers Hockey Club’s Masters Team will hunt the Gold at this year’s Barbados Hockey Festival Kaieteur Sports – The Hikers Hockey Club is set to return to the Barbados Hockey Festival, competing in both the Mixed and Masters categories. After a 15-year hiatus, the Hikers made a strong comeback last year, securing silver in the Mixed division. This year, the club has expanded by introducing a Masters Team, bringing together members who have migrated abroad for a reunion centered around their shared passion for field hockey. The 25-player squad will be traveling from the USA, Canada, Brazil, Jamaica, and Guyana. The tour promises to be an exciting, family-oriented experience, combining their love for hockey with socializing. Recently, the Hikers held a successful Curry-Q and Burgers Lime to raise funds for the tour, and they extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the event, including friends and donors. A special thanks goes out to their main sponsors, Promo Plus and HDM Labs, for outfitting the team for the festival. The week’s schedule is packed with action. The Hikers Mixed team, led by Guyana’s skillful national player, Jamaraj Assanah, will face off against ABC on Monday at 10:50 AM. The Masters team will be captained by Devin Munroe, who was clinical in Guyana’s Masters team securing silver at the World Masters in London 2024. They will take on All Stars at 5:30 PM. The club is eager to capture gold and represent Guyana with pride. Related Similar Articles