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Youth complete STEM Students’ Readiness camp Aug 01, 2024 News Participants of the STEM Students’ readiness camp Kaieteur News – The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) alongside the University of Guyana and the Ministry of Education concluded its Third Annual Regional Accelerator for STEM Students’ Readiness (RASSR) camp today. Beginning on July 14, 2024, at the University of Guyana, the camp was crafted to discover, guide, and cultivate young talent from all of Guyana’s 10 Administrative Regions, focusing on those who are keen on, and capable of driving the nation’s growth. According to the Ministry of Education, each year, the programme supports 100 youth, enhancing their skills in areas like Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Integrated Science, Technology, and Engineering. Throughout the camp, the curriculum seamlessly incorporated the participants’ career aspirations, while educators were introduced to novel teaching approaches in STEM education. The UG-RASSR Camp provides a comprehensive five-year, fully funded experiential learning opportunity, offering continuous mentorship and support for students. Its goal is to spark an interest in higher education and create dynamic opportunities for students to collaborate and apply scientific principles in STEM. Related Similar Articles

GPHC partners with Smile Train Guyana to offer comprehensive Cleft Palate Speech Therapy Training Aug 01, 2024 News GPHC collaborated with Smile Train Guyana to offer comprehensive cleft palate speech therapy training Kaieteur News – Smile Train Guyana, in collaboration with Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), hosted it’s first intensive Cleft Palate Speech Therapy Training programme for local speech therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants in Guyana. According to the GPHC, the first-of-its-kind training brought together representatives from the David Rose School for the Handicapped, Palm’s Rehabilitation Clinic, Diamond Special Needs Speech Therapy and Audiology Centre, Ministry of Education Diagnostic Centre, Ptolemy Reid Center, Fort Wellington Hospital, and Lethem Regional Hospital. A total of nine Therapists and four Rehabilitation Assistants were trained, including one Rehab Assistant and two Speech-Language Therapists from GPHC’s Speech Therapy Department. The initiative stemmed from a similar training attended by four Guyanese representatives in Barbados earlier this year. It was during this training that the idea was conceived to invite Dr. Catherine Crowley, a renowned Speech-Language Pathologist and Professor of Practice at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, to conduct this training in Guyana. Dr. Crowley, who also serves on Smile Train’s Global Medical Advisory Board, brought her extensive expertise to our local therapists. The GPHC said that the training aimed not only to build the capacity of local professionals in diagnosing and treating cleft palate speech issues but also to enable these therapists to train their peers from other regions who could not attend. Rehabilitation Assistants are currently placed at health facilities across all 10 regions of Guyana, providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy. However, dedicated speech-language therapists are present only in Regions 4, 5, and 10. During the training, 10 patients who had undergone cleft palate surgeries attended with their parents and benefited from two daily 45-minute therapy sessions. Remarkably, two patients were discharged after demonstrating competency in their therapy sessions. This initiative ensures that both children and adults who have had cleft palate surgeries, as well as those who have lost their speech capacity due to conditions like tracheostomy or swallowing disorders can benefit from the expertise of the newly trained therapists and assistants. Speech therapy is crucial for beneficiaries of cleft palate repairs, helping them use their new palate to produce new sounds and correct habitual speech errors. Dr. Crowley emphasized that while surgical interventions for cleft palate repairs are life-changing, patients need speech therapy to effectively use their new palate. She was supported by 10 graduate students from Columbia University who volunteered their time and expertise during the training. Ideally, patients who have undergone cleft palate repairs require 12 weeks to a year of quality speech therapy to fully restore their speech capabilities. To date, 46 cleft palate repairs have been performed at GPHC via Smile Train Guyana. In addition to surgical intervention, GPHC provides nutritional and psychological support to all patients and their families for postoperative care at home, along with speech therapy. GPHC remains committed to providing holistic cleft care to the people of Guyana. Related Similar Articles

Prosecutor wants witnesses retake stand over admissibility of ‘credible’ evidence Aug 01, 2024 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Election fraud trial… Kaieteur News – Attorney-at-law Darshan Ramdhani KC, who is the lead prosecutor in the election fraud case, on Wednesday questioned the court’s omission of what he described as ‘credible evidence’ from witnesses. Attorney at law Darshan Ramdhani KC Ramdhani submitted a motion concerning the admissibility of evidence, arguing that it pertains to what witnesses observed and heard in the presence of the defendants and how this evidence should be used in the case. The prosecutor requested that witnesses should retake the stand to reaffirm their statements, allowing the prosecution to demonstrate why these omitted statements are credible and relevant to the case. He expressed concern that similar issues might arise with other witnesses who have yet to testify. These concerns were addressed at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly. Between Monday and Tuesday, two witnesses testified against former top officials of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and senior members of the former A Partnership for National Unity + the Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Coalition government. The trial involves nine defendants facing 19 conspiracy charges, including former GECOM Chief Election Officer Keith Lowenfield, former District Four Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo, former Deputy Chief Election Officer Roxanne Myers, former Health Minister Volda Lawrence, APNU+AFC Chief Scrutineer Carol Smith Joseph, and former GECOM employees Sheffern February, Enrique Liven, Michelle Miller, and Denise Babb-Cummings. The charge alleges that Lowenfield, Mingo, and Myers, between March 2 and August 2, 2020, conspired with Lawrence, Joseph, February, Liven, Cummings, Miller, and others to defraud the electors of Guyana by presenting false votes from the March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag who was a candidate for the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C ) testified on Monday in relation to the tabulation process being conducted. Meanwhile on Tuesday, former Election observer Rosalinda Rasul took the stand. Ramdhani told the court that these witnesses were critical in proving the “conspiracy” that unfolded during the tabulation process of counting electoral votes.  He said that when the prosecution reviewed the summary of the case, they were led to some uncertainty to Her Worships’ “clear decision on the admissibility of statements” made by the defendants. “I think these evidence from both witnesses so far and these are very critical witnesses to the prosecution…”  The prosecutor pointed out that the admissibility of statements is in regards to whether a witness can say who they saw and what they said in the presence of the defendants. He further advised the court several principles of law should be applied in the case. “We have three types of evidence essential in the court matter so far, statements made by defendants; statements made to singular defendants and their reaction…” Defence lawyer, Darren Wayne objected to Ramdhani’s statements, suggesting a potential conflict of interest between the prosecutor and the witnesses. He requested that the court investigate any ties between them. Defence lawyer, Eusi Anderson added that other defence attorneys should make submissions regarding Ramdhani’s requests before a decision is made. Magistrate Daly acknowledged the arguments from both sides and indicated she needs time to consider the matters. The court was adjourned at noon and will reconvene on August 5, 2024. Related Similar Articles

Jagdeo gat it wrong Aug 01, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh dis one got to be a sickening joke. Jagdeo braggin’ ’bout how good he government handle de COVID crisis. Yuh got to laugh if it wasn’t so serious. When dem tek office in August 2020, we had just 21 COVID deaths. By April last year, that number balloon to 1300. Dem boys seh deh numbers don’t lie. Jagdeo dem boasting how dem manage de pandemic. But is like dem tek de same reopening plan from APNU+AFC and slap on a new label. Same plan, same risks, different consequences. But Jagdeo seh dem do it better. He musse got a different kind of calculator to count success. Dem boys seh, from 21 to 1300, that’s de story. Dem re-open de economy quick, quick, quick. Is like dem forget ‘bout de virus. Man start gatherin’ like de pandemic done. Carnival vibes but with COVID in de air. Some people even went fishing in the Abary during curfew hours.  Dem boys seh de reopening  wasn’t smart. It was rash. Jagdeo seh it was necessary to open up back. People got to eat, business got to run. But dem boys seh at what cost? How many lives lost? But Jagdeo praise he government. Dem boys seh de government mek nuff noise ’bout vaccine. But still, people dead. And now Jagdeo talkin’ like is some great achievement. Is like passin’ exam with a scrape and callin’ yuhself valedictorian. Dem boys seh is a joke, but it’s not funny. Jagdeo need fuh listen. Dem deaths, dem pain, dem grief, dem not for boastin’. Dem is reminders of missteps. Dem is lessons. So, Jagdeo, tek a seat. De people remember. De people not fooled. Yuh can’t rewrite de past. And no amount of sugar coatin’ gon mek bitter pill sweet. Talk half. Leff half. Related Similar Articles

Seales, Hodge achieve career-best positions on latest ICC Men’s Test rankings Aug 01, 2024 Sports Jayden Seales (left) and Kavem Hodge SportsMax – West Indies seamer Jayden Seales and batsman Kavem Hodge have been rewarded for their standout performances in the recently-concluded Test series against England, as both achieved career-best moves up the latest ICC Men’s Test bowling and batting rankings yesterday. Though West Indies suffered a 3-0 whitewash in that ICC World Test Championship series, Seales emerged as a standout performer, as he earned the player of the series award for his 13 wickets snared across all three games. That performance saw the 22-year-old Trinidadian move seven places up to a career-best 26th position, joining teammate Jason Holder, who held firm in that position. Veteran seamer Kemar Roach remains the top-ranked West Indies bowler at 17th, with Alzarri following Seales and Holder as the next best-ranked player at 31st. Kyle Mayers (37th), Shannon Gabriel (43rd), Gudakesh Motie (52nd), Roston Chase (59th), Shamar Joseph (64th), Jomel Warrican (66th), and Rahkeem Cornwall (82nd) are the other Caribbean bowlers in the top 100. On the batting chart, Hodge inched up three places to 72nd, following a credible display in the three-match series. The 31-year-old Dominican tallied 216 runs, including a maiden Test century. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite remains the highest-ranked West Indies batsman at 41st, with out-of-favor Jermaine Blackwood slipping to 52nd. Wicketkeeper/batsman Joshua da Silva (62nd), Holder (70th), Mayer (76th), Tagenarine Chanderpaul (86th), and Roston Chase (92nd) are also in the top 100. Meanwhile, England batter Joe Root reclaimed the number one Test batting position after scoring 87 in the first innings of the third and final match against West Indies in Birmingham, which his side won by 10 wickets. This is Root’s ninth stint as number one. His first tenure at the top of the rankings commenced in August 2015, and he was last at the top in June last year after a fine performance in the opening match of the Ashes series, also in Birmingham. While Root overtook Kane Williamson to take the top spot, Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell, Steve Smith, and Rohit Sharma have all gained a spot each as Harry Brook slipped to seventh position after attaining a career-best third position last week. In the weekly update to the rankings that also takes into consideration performances in the Ireland versus Zimbabwe Test in Belfast, England captain Ben Stokes, who struck 54 in the first innings in Birmingham and a quickfire 57 not out off 28 balls in the second, has moved up four positions to 30th in the batting rankings. Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams has re-entered the rankings in 33rd position after scores of 35 and 40, while England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith’s knock of 95 has lifted him 31 places to 64th position. England fast bowler Mark Wood’s Player of the Match performance of two for 52 and five for 40 has lifted him into the top 20 of the bowling rankings for the first time in his career. Gus Atkinson of England (up four places to 46th), Blessing Muzarabani of Zimbabwe (re-entered in 50th position), and Mark Adair of Ireland (up three places to 63rd) are other notable gainers in the bowling rankings. Related Similar Articles

Guyana Cricket Board salutes Sir Clive Lloyd on his conferral with the Order of the Caribbean Community Aug 01, 2024 Sports Kaieteur Sports – “The quintessential statesman who continues to receive outstanding awards and accolades from around the world 39 years after the curtain fell on his illustrious playing career,” Those were the words of President of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Mr. Bissoondyal Singh, in an invited comment on son of the soil Sir Clive Hubert Lloyd’s conferral with the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC), the Region’s exclusive award. Sir Clive Lloyd with the World Cup trophy. The Order of the Caribbean Community award has been described as a “celebration of excellence among the peoples of the Region. Honourees represent the interest of their Nation States and the Region in the wider international arena and by their service craft a niche for the Caribbean in the international community. Sir Clive is the second Guyanese after Sir Shridath Ramphal (1992) to be awarded the OCC and also the fourth cricketer after Sir Garfield Sobers (1998), Mr. Brian Charles Lara (2008) and Sir Viv Richards (2022). Sir Clive has added his name to a select group of distinguished West Indians who have contributed outstandingly to regional development. The President, Executives and Members of the GCB join the nation in congratulating Sir Clive Lloyd on being the recipient of this prestigious accord at the recently-held 47th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM. Our modest and soft-spoken national hero has once again added to his expanding honour roll which includes his Knighthood in January 2022 from the Duke of Cambridge Prince William at Windsor Castle and his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2019. In his international playing days, Sir Clive Lloyd blazed a trail of outstanding achievements from 1966 to 1985 during which time he played 110 test matches, was captain in 74 of the matches winning 36 of those matches making him the most successful captain in West Indies Cricket; this included a sequence of 26 tests without a loss including 11 consecutive victories. His highest score of 242 not out was among his 19 test centuries. Sir Clive’s crowning moment was on June 21, 1975 when as captain he held aloft the Presidential Trophy presented to him by Prince Phillip of England after West Indies had defeated Australia by 17 runs at Lord’s to win the inaugural One-Day World Cup (60 overs) in what was described as the longest day in cricket. Sir Clive also played and made an indelible mark for 20 seasons with Lancashire in English County Cricket and was captain for 5 of those seasons. He was also outstanding for Guyana in Regional First-Class Cricket and was captain when Guyana in 1983 became the first territory to win both the four-day and the one-day titles in a Regional Season. After his playing days, Sir Clive served as an ICC Match Referee and in 2008 was appointed Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee. The GCB is once again proud of yet another achievement by our legendary cricket hero on his conferral of the OCC and takes the opportunity to congratulate him and wish him the very best. Related Similar Articles

Jockey Paul Delph eyeing fourth win at Guyana Cup Aug 01, 2024 Sports Jockey Paul Delph won the first ever Guyana Cup in 2007. Kaieteur Sports – Paul Delph is the first jockey to win a Guyana Cup feature event back in the inaugural event in 2007. Delph piloted Ice Follies of the Jagdeo Racing Stables and he recorded wins in 2012 and 2014 with Ellies Vision and CP Got Even respectively. The 16th running of the Guyana Cup, which is set for August 11th, will be one where Delph will want to script history, becoming the second jockey to win four Guyana Cups. Currently, Colin Ross is the only jockey with four wins in the prestigious Guyana Cup. According to Paul Delph, who is known among his peers as Lil Paul, he said he is looking forward for a good day where he will be eyeing his fourth Guyana Cup feature race win. “You need some luck on the day. All the horses are working well ahead of the Guyana Cup. As a jockey, you have to exercise a lot. That is the main thing, fitness is important,” Paul said. Paul disclosed that he carries a weight of 110lb and he eats the right food. The Guyana Cup will be the biggest event ever in the history of Guyana’s horse racing, and Paul is excited to win big. Meanwhile, Jockey Ross, who won his first Guyana Cup in 2008, has since recorded wins in 2017, 2018 and 2022. With his current form and knowledge, Ross is tipped to become the first jockey to five Guyana Cup wins. The 16th running of the Guyana Cup is organized by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing and more than 40 million Guyana dollars in cash being paid. Last year’s Guyana Cup saw a total purse of $24 million. According to organizers, the 2024 Guyana Cup will certainly be the biggest, and the day will be packed with side attractions. The first-ever fun park is set to ignite the Rising Sun Turf Club, where kids will witness a parading bar on spot, and multiple stages will be set up across the venue. The biggest DJ competition will also ignite Rising Sun Turf Club where top DJs will battle for supremacy. Ten races are listed on the provisional programme, and entries are open, and will close on August 3. No late entries will be accepted at this year’s Guyana Cup. In addition to the feature event, which will run at approximately 1800 metres, other races on the provisional card include: the 1600-metre derby, 1000-metre Sprint Classic, the 1000-metre two-year-old, 1000-metre F1 class, the 1600-metre H1 class, the 1400-metre J & Lower, 1400-metre K Class, 1400-metre L Class and 1400-metre non-earners. Related Similar Articles