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Guyana to double legally protected areas within 18 months – Pres. Ali says at 2024 Concordia Amazonas Summit Jul 11, 2024 News President Irfaan Ali during his presentation at the opening of the Concordia Amazonas Summit Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday pledged to double Guyana’s legally protected areas within 18 months to achieve the nation’s goal to protect 30 per cent of the country by 2030 as stated in the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). The Head of State made this commitment during a meeting with a diverse consortium of leaders on Guyana’s sustainability and climate agenda, at the opening of the 2024 Concordia Amazonas Summit. The second edition of the Summit was opened at the Baganara Island Resort on the Essequibo River brought together leaders from different sectors and industries related to the Amazon rainforest and its wellbeing/future. Environmental sustainability and financial inclusion are the core themes of the summit, which began on July 9 and will conclude on July 13. The President gave a detailed presentation on Guyana’s current and planned environmental framework, speaking at length about forest loss and reforestation in relation to biodiversity. “We are aligning ourselves to climate goals, and this is where our commitment to the 30 per cent by 2030 is in that, we are fully committed with that as part of the LCDS. In terms of gazetted area, by the first quarter in 2026 latest, we will be doubling that gazetted percentage of protected area that will constitute biodiversity areas,” Ali said. According to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, approximately 9 per cent of Guyana is under protected and/or conservation status. The Guyanese leader emphasized the need for a collective approach to ensuring climate, food, and energy security, saying “climate, energy, and food security must be a joint and shared agenda, we believe that you cannot speak about biodiversity and protecting the forests without speaking about food sustainability, energy sustainability because they are important components of the model.” “We live in a world where people have needs and wants, so in building out the model we must acknowledge those needs and wants,” the President said. President Ali also spoke about the country’s energy and climate future, in the context of the country’s burgeoning oil and gas sector. “One thing is for sure, newer technology and more resources are going into alternative energy so by 2050 the composition of the global energy mix is going to be very different. Whether it will be 30 per cent coming from petroleum, 25 per cent or 35 per cent, but for sure, petroleum will still be in the mix long after 2050,” he said, speaking to the ongoing changes to the world’s energy framework. He continued, pointing out “the real question is how would the world determine who produces that 30 per cent or that 35 per cent, and if climate is the biggest factor, it will be who can produce it in the least climate damaging environment, so we are keeping our eyes wide open, and that is why our strategy is very clear.” The Guyanese leader also informed that Guyana is well equipped to contribute to that 30 per cent, due to the ability of its vast rainforest to extract carbon from the atmosphere. “For every FPSO offshore, it [produces] about two million tonnes of carbon and throughout ten FPSOs, that’s twenty million tonnes of carbon annually. The rainforest sequestrates 155 million tonnes of carbon [per year]. So even operating at 10 FPSOs, we are well ahead— 20 million tonnes versus 155 million tonnes,” he said. Additionally, both President Ali and former Colombian president, Ivan Duque informed of plans for Guyana to become a member of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) in the near future. “We are actively looking at joining CAF that is actually on the table,” Ali said. Related Similar Articles

Dr. Leslie Ramsammy presents Letters of Credence to UNOG’s Director General Jul 11, 2024 News New Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UNOG, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, presents his Letters of Credence to UNOG Director General, Ms. Tatiana Valovaya. Kaieteur News – Dr. Leslie S. Ramsammy, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) on Wednesday presented his Letters of Credence to the Director General of the UNOG, Ms. Tatiana Valovaya. Dr. Ramsammy, who was appointed to the position in May, replaces H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, who was appointed to the office in 2020. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Mission of Guyana to the UNOG, the Letters of Credence affirm Dr. Ramsammy’s power to represent the Government of Guyana. During a brief meeting after the presentation of the Letters of Credence, Dr. Ramsammy spoke of Guyana’s priority areas which include climate change, food and nutrition security, energy security and sustainable development. Meanwhile, on sustainable development Director General Valovaya noted that the UN, under the Building Bridges Initiative and Bio-planet is collaborating on initiatives to which Guyana would be welcome to join in. Ms. Valovaya also noted that each year on May 25th, the UNOG, in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Slovenia and Switzerland, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Geneva Office organizes a World Bee Day Celebration, and Guyana may wish to consider joining 2025’s celebration. Dr. Ramsammy agreed to take up the invitation, noting that Guyana has commenced work on establishing a honey bank. Additionally, Permanent Representative Ramsammy thanked Ms. Valovaya for the meeting and pledged his support and commitment to continue Guyana’s strong cooperation and collaboration with the UN in working to achieve the sustainable development goals. Related Similar Articles

The Recycle Man Jul 11, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – Donald Trump call de North Korean leader “The Rocket Man.” But right here in Guyana, we gat we own “Recycle Man.” This man been recycling heself for nearly three decades. Like an Eveready battery, he keep going and going, from one cycle to de next. De man gat more roles than a smart phone. He gat more portfolios than a Wall Street broker. Recycle Man ain’t just recycling heself. He recycling plenty people too. Old and retired? No problem. Recycle Man find wuk fuh you. Can’t perform? No worry. You still getting promote. Look at Mr. Been-There-Done-That. Recycle man giving he another chance to be there again. Why? Cause Recycle Man believe in recycling de past to shape de future. Who needs fresh ideas when you can recycle de old ones? And what about Mrs. Worn-Out-Shoes? She still walking. Recycle Man seh she got “experience.” After all, nothing seh progress like dusting off old policies and calling dem new. Now we got Mr. All-in-the-Family. He popping up in more here there and everywhere. Every time you turn round, he in a new position. Is like a family business. Then there is Mr. Accent. Recycle Man mek sure Mr. Accent always gat a place at de table, no matter de setting. Recycle Man is a true magician. He mek skeptics believe in his methods. He convince de public dat recycled is revolutionary. Maybe it is. Who else can turn political recycling into an art form? Once you in Recycle Man good books, forget about retirement. You could circulate all around till fowl cock get teeth. Age is just a number when you part of de recycle crew. You might start in one place and end up in another, but you always find a spot. In de end, Recycle Man perfecting recycling. Big up to Recycle Man, de hero of sustainable governance. Long may he continue to repurpose, reuse, and recycle. In a world full of disposable leaders, is nice to have one who understand de value of second, third, fourth and fifth chances. Talk half. Leff half Related Similar Articles

Windies crumble on day one as debutant Atkinson snares 7-45 to put England in charge of opening Test Jul 11, 2024 Sports Gus Atkinson soaks in the applause for his seven-wicket haul. (Gareth Copley/Getty Images) SportsMax – The chances of West Indies bettering England in their three-match Test series were always slim, and yesterday’s opening day of the first encounter at Lord’s again justified why the host are overwhelmingly favoured. No doubt the Caribbean side went into the contest confident that they can secure a Test series win in England for the first time since 1988, but their batting display was a far cry from a team hoping to achieve that feat. They collapsed from 88-3 to 121 all out, as England’s attack, led by debutant Gus Atkinson, was quick, vicious and left West Indies in a tailspin with no response to the onslaught. Debutant Mikyle Louis (27), Alick Athanaze (23), Kavem Hodge (24), Alzarri Joseph (17), and Gudakesh Motie, with an unbeaten 14, were the only scores in double figures. Atkinson bagged 7-45, the second best by an England bowler on Test debut behind Dominic Cork. A Jayden Seales jaffa got the better of Zak Crawley for 76. (Getty Images) England in response were 189-3 at close, as they opened up a 68-run lead courtesy of half-centuries from Zak Crawley (76) and Ollie Pope (57). Joe Root, on 15, and Harry Brook, on 25, will resume batting on Thursday’s second day. West Indies assistant coach Jimmy Adams narrowed their opening day performance to England’s quality bowling and inexperience batting from his team. “I think it was fairly bowling friendly conditions, and added to that England exploited the conditions really well. They had quality swing and they didn’t give us much freedom, and maybe a little bit of experience on our part as well. So I think a combination of those issues,” Adams said in a post-day conference. Jayden Seales celebrates after yorking Zak Crawley. (Getty Images) Despite their current position, Adams remains optimistic his men can get back into the contest, provided they apply themselves accordingly. “All of England’s bowlers are world class, so we can try (to comeback), but it is going to be difficult. But this is what Test cricket is all about, you have a bad day, you think about it, roll your sleeves up and come back on day two and try and work your way back into the match. We have seven wickets to get first of all and then hopefully we can bat for a day or two and see where we go from there,” he added. After losing their top order in the opening session with just 44 runs on the board, Hodge and Athanaze attempted to rebuild the West Indies inning from 61-3 at lunch, but having already inflicted the wound, Atkinson duly obliged and finished what he started. Louis, the first player to represent West Indies from St Kitts and Nevis, showed promise in a 34-run opening stand with captain Kraigg Brathwaite. Both seemed set for a positive knock before Brathwaite (six) dragged a wide delivery from Atkinson onto the stumps, while Jamaican Kirk McKenzie lasted only 14 deliveries, as he too was sent back by Atkinson for a solitary run. Jason Holder ecstatic after getting rid of Ollie Pope. (Getty Images) Louis then followed, as he edged one from England’s captain Ben Stokes, which Harry Brook collected low down at third slip. When Athanaze edged to Joe Root, it sparked a typical West Indies collapse, as Jason Holder and Joshua da Silva came and went without scoring, while Hodge served up a catch off Chris Woakes to Ollie Pope, who took it in dazzling fashion. Alzarri Joseph attempted a counter as he slashed four boundaries in a nine-ball cameo, before he became Atkinson’s sixth victim, and Shamar Joseph (zero), the seamer’s seventh. Motie then contributed 14 runs to push the visitors past the 120-run mark, as James Anderson, playing in his final Test series, accounted for Jayden Seales. England in their turn at bat, lost Ben Duckett (three), who knicked a Jayden Seales delivery to da Silva. However, Crawley, who rode his luck, and Pope quickly steadied things as both scored at a decent tempo, before the latter was trapped in front by Holder. Crawley’s luck ran out soon after and he was removed by an inswinging yorker from Seales, as West Indies briefly harboured hopes of clawing their way back into the contest, but Root and Brook kept them at bay for the remainder of the day. Seales has 2-31 so far. Scores: England 189 for 3 (Crawley 76, Pope 57) lead West Indies 121 (Atkinson 7-45) by 68 runs. Related Similar Articles

Berbice, Demerara open clash at Everest Ground today  Jul 11, 2024 Sports 2024 GCB U17 Inter-county 50-Over tournament… Kaieteur Sports – The opening round of the 2024 Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Inter-county U17 50-Over tournament bowls off today with Demerara and Berbice locking horns at Everest Ground. Bhomesh Lall Parmeshwar Ram Top caliber players like opening batsman Parmeshwar Ram, youth spinner Jathniel Nurse, all-rounder Bhomesh Lall, wicket-keeper batsman Vikash Wilkinson, spinner Dave Mohabir, batsman Adrian Hetmyer among other future stars will be looking to represent their respective county teams, with the winner being crowned U17 champs. Round 1 bowls off today with Berbice playing Demerara at Everest. Action continues on Friday, with Essequibo battling the Select XI at Queen’s College Ground. Saturday’s second round 2 on Saturday, will feature Essequibo and Demerara playing QC Ground while Berbice battles the Select XI over at Lusignan Ground. The third round on Monday bowls off with an encounter between Berbice and Essequibo at Everest Ground. Lusignan Ground will meanwhile host the battle between Demerara and Select XI. Berbice U17 team: Rampersaud Ramnauth (V/C), Vishal Williams, Razam Koobeer, Afraz Ali Budhoo (Captain), Adrian Hetmyer, Romesh Bharrat, Romario Ramdehol, Justin Doobay, Tulsiram Ramcharran, Thierry Henry (W/K), Micah Amsterdam, Okazi Boyce, Devon Wharton and Zamuel Felix Adrian Hetmyer Dave Mohabir Manager– Floyd Benjamin, Coach– Leslie Solomon Demerara U17 team – Parmeshwar Ram (Captain), Vikash Wilkinson (VC), Marcel Nandu, Arvin Sukanand, Munesh Outar, Shamar Apple, Arun Gainda, Udesh Seetaram, Johnathan Mentore, Dhanesh Persaud, Dave Mohabir, Patrice Fraser, Saif Ragbeer, Emmanuel Fraser, Joshua Kissundial. Coach-Quasen Nedd, Manager-Avishkar Ramgobin Essequibo U17 team – Fransis Gurahoo, Renaldo Jeffery, Justin Dowlin, Bhomesh Lall, Jathniel Nurse, Govin Persaud, Navindra Sankar, Eron Benjamin, Travil Evans, Aston Simmons, Andres Fraser, Darwin Joseph, Nicholas Lovell, Shazim Mohamed, Harold Demattos Coach-Parmesh Persaud, Manager-Terry Newton GCB Select XI– Navin Boodwah, Deonarine Dindyal (V/C), Shoaib Gafoor, Zandon Rose, Romario Bholo, Sohail Mohamed, Arif Khan  (Captain) Shahid Hanif, Jayden Dowlin, Adil Ali, Mervin Forde, Suresh Sugrim, Dennis Crossman, Darius Pearson, Zaheer Ramkisoon Manager-Avishkar Ramgobin, Coach-Ameer Rahaman Related Similar Articles

Clinical Rybakina into Wimbledon semi-finals Jul 11, 2024 Sports World number four Elena Rybakina is the highest seed left in the women’s draw. (Getty Iamges) BBC Sport – Former champion Elena Rybakina cruised into the Wimbledon semi-finals with a clinical win over Elina Svitolina on Centre Court. Kazakhstan’s Rybakina was a level above Svitolina in a 6-3 6-2 victory that took just 62 minutes, and will play in the last four for the first time since she won the competition in 2022. The 25-year-old will face Czech Barbora Krejcikova, who battled past Jelena Ostapenko on Court One to reach the last four at Wimbledon for the first time. Rybakina and Svitolina traded breaks in the opening games of an initially even first set, with the Ukrainian then dropping serve to love when trailing 4-3. Rybakina carried her momentum through to the second set, immediately breaking with a deep forehand into the corner. She broke again at 4-2 and served out for the match to reach the last four of a Grand Slam for the first time since she reached the Australian Open final in 2023. The result ended Svitolina’s run, with the Ukrainian unable to repeat her semi-final appearance of last year. Svitolina, 29, said she “tried everything in her power” to advance but felt she was unable to match Rybakina’s aggressive style. “It’s very, very difficult because I feel like I’m in a good form,” she added. “Of course, when the opponent is striking the ball that big, everything goes in. Serve goes really quick. Lots of aces. It’s tough to do anything.” Rybakina has hit the joint-most aces at this year’s tournament, tied on 31 with New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun, and is the only former winner left in the women’s draw. Krejcikova battles past Ostapenko Krejcikova started the 2024 season as the world number 10, but she has been hampered by a back injury and illness, causing her to slip to 32nd in the rankings. But a 6-4 7-6 (7-4) win to move past fellow Roland Garros champion Ostapenko marks an impressive return to form for the 28-year-old. The 31st seed had not advanced past the last eight of a Grand Slam since triumphing at the French Open in 2021. “It’s an unbelievable moment that I’m experiencing right now in my tennis career,” Krejcikova said. “There have been many doubts from inside but also from the outside world, but I’m super happy that I never give up and that I’m standing here right now and that I qualified to be in the semi-finals.” Apart from a double fault in her first service game, Krejcikova was clinical on her serve and a single break at 1-1 was enough for her to clinch the opening set. But Ostapenko, a notorious slow starter, struck the first blow in the second, letting out a huge roar as Krejcikova netted and a topsy-turvy set followed. Hitting erratic forehands, Ostapenko continued to wrestle through her service games. After saving three break points en route to a 4-1 lead, she conceded twice to help her opponent nudge ahead. However, Krejcikova became tense when attempting to serve out the match and a nervy double fault brought her big-hitting opponent level. Krejcikova, cheered on by the Court One crowd, asserted control in the tie-break before raising her hands outstretched in celebration after sealing a semi-final spot on her second match point. Related Similar Articles

Back Circle, Gold is Money headline opening night Jul 11, 2024 Sports ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Futsal Kaieteur Sports – Heavyweights Back Circle, Gold is Money, Bent Street and Leopold Street are among the teams scheduled to appear on opening night of the 10th Edition of the ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Futsal Competition set to be played, at the National Gymnasium. The competition, which kicks off tomorrow night with six exciting matches, will see teams battle for over $2million in prize monies and trophies, while the female segment is also slated to provide financial rewards for the winning teams. The winning team in the men’s competition will cart off $1million, while runner-up, third and fourth place finishers will take home $500,000, $250,000 and $125,000 respectively. According to Organiser Kevin Adonis, most of the top teams from Georgetown, Linden and West Demerara will be vying for top honours and this he stated is in keeping with his vision to make the tenth edition the biggest one in the event’s history. “Bringing together the best exponents in this version of the game was always the game plan and when you factor in the significance of the occasion it was unthinkablenot to invite the bestteams to give our loyal fans a real treat for this special celebration.” Adonis praised fans for their support over the years and promised them exciting and pulsating action every night of the tournament. “Every night will be end to end action and as the teams and fans know, you can only advance when you win so in order to be part of the money, teams need to win to progress,” Adonis said. The fixtures for tomorrow night are as follows: Northeast La Penitence take on Alexander Village and this will be followed by the clash between Showstoppers and Kitty Hustlers, while California Square tackle Team Cruel from Beterverwagting shortly after. Gold is Money then square off against Bent Street, before Leopold Street play host to Linden’s YMCA. Back Circle and Order and Discipline bring the curtains down on the first night of action. Meanwhile, there will be a Ladies competition featuring teams such as the Guyana Defence Force, the Guyana Police Force, Fruta Conquerors and West Side Ballers among others. The winning team will receive $300,000, while second, third and fourth place finishers cart off $150,000, $75,000 and $32,500 respectively. It was also mentioned that the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport, one of the main sponsor on board, will be offering every winning team on each playing night $20,000 as part of their agreement with the Organiser. Additionally, one lucky fan will ride off with a motorcycle, compliments of Rock Auto Trans. The other playing dates are July 19 and 26, August 2, 9 and 16 with the final set for Aug 26, all at the same venue. Starting time each night is 19:00hrs. Related Similar Articles