Sticky Fingers Staff at NCN

Whilst viewing 'Prime News' tonight, this news piece was mentioned and at first before I heard the details, I thought NCN staff are resorting to steal because they are not being properly compensated for the stupendous amount of propaganda that they are tasked with providing. On the news it was said that two NCN staffers were arrested for stealing jewelry from another staff. Jewelry which is alleged by the owner to cost MILLIONS!!! (use an echoing tone when you say millions). Now this staff claims to have lost a diamond ring and bracelet worth MILLIONS from her handbag...Oh come on people, what the fuck are you doing taking your million dollar jewelry to work for? are you nuts? sometimes you really have to think that some people get what they were looking for.

Presidential Quotes and Cultured Ramblings on the Integrity Commission

I'm going to be quoting the President in this post and making some comments of my own. Let's go.

"when the Members of Parliament, (some) legislators in our land are saying they would not comply with the law that they passed?”
Really Now? The PNC passed that Law? Are you sure Mr. President? Sure the PNC is occasionally in Parliament, but I doubt any of they're members can remember when last they got a bill passed.

"I want to remove any excuse that the opposition leaders have so I may look at probably extending it for a few days"
Can't say I'm surprised, I so expected this from you.

"“I urge the people of Guyana to look at this as a test case, because if the Leader of the Opposition is urging people to break the law when the law is to ensure financial probity in public life…what moral authority does he have to ever speak about corruption?”
Mr. Jagdeo, what moral authority do you think you have to speak of corruption when you preside over one of the most corrupt governments in the western hemisphere? remember ur henchman at the finance ministry with the duty free letters?

"they don’t want the people of this country to know what their income level is and what are their assets, the holding of their assets.”
Are you going to declare (honestly) just how you afforded that mansion in prado ville?

"you should be asking now why is it that some Members of Parliament who have been in Parliament for six-seven years, have not submitted a single declaration when it is required by law and how do they continue to make laws in this country…how do they continue to enjoy the benefits as legislators? This is not a question for me; it’s a question for the people of the country.”
Wow, what a change, suddenly you know that the people of this country have questions? but whenever they want to question you or your government they are termed critics, cynics, unpatriotic among other degrading names. I guess you conveniently decide when the questions of the population should be heard.

DJ Stress -- A real stress indeed!

Do us all a favour Mr Stress -- get a real job and stop holding those so-called parties that just aim at robbing people blindly whilst giving them a false hope of winning a Motorola phone that costs around $1500.   How many times are you going to hold that ‘last’ soca/chutney/dancehall party of the year?  

No Mr Paul Bonar, downloading those videos from the internet and burning them mass-production style onto blank DVDs that cost around $30 then reselling the end product for $500 and up is not right.  You, for sure, did not pay to get those videos and should not be swindling money from people by reselling what was free from the inception (even if it was pirated).  If I had my way, I’d get every one of those people that actually bought a DVD to put a good wring on your balls – at least they’d get some satisfaction from being bamboozled by you (ahh, the fruits of redemption could be so ever sweet).  By the by, what percentage is Joseph’s Record Bar actually getting from each rip-off sold?

Naughty Pauly – NAUGHTY!

Priya Manickchand, aren't you ashamed? You make me sick!!

I just wanted to write that, not because I can but because It's how I really feel. The champion for women's rights in this country turns out to be the biggest fraud of them all.

Billion Dollar Treasure Found Off Guyana's Coast.

Look what they found...no people, not the freaking bus, the ship people, the ship. Ain’t it cool? I wonder if Guyana is entitled to any of that treasure, if there is a treasure. And what de heck is that bus doing there? (forgive me, I was lazy to crop it out) Guyanese people are the best eh? So creative and ingenious...God Bless US.
Full Story.

The Frequent Flyer is at it again

Now does that surprise anymore? Does anything that Mr. Jagdeo do these days surprise anyone? (well except maybe dance with a woman).

This time, His Excellency will be whisking himself away to Switzerland for a so-called ‘important’ meeting to discuss the global economic crisis. While not denying that there is a financial crisis, this particular forum is probably not the place to have a ‘serious’ discussion about it. The World Economic Forum, that Mr. President is planning on attending, usually consists of some meetings and debates and at the end, some reports will be published which no one seems to bother with. It’s been criticized for accomplishing little of substance since its inception.

It was reported however that China’s Premier, and Russian leader (Everybody knows Putin is the real head) will be in attendance and considering that our President shares some ideological similarities with these two especially; I guess he’ll be anxious to catch up with his communist buddies. Or it could be that Bharrat is just looking to leave this depressing land -- he’s not the only one.

One More Reason To Be Glad Obama Is The New President

Maybe if the announcement that Guyana has uranium was made one month ago, we might have also been accused by George Bush as trying to make a nuclear weapon and before ya know it, we're part of the axis of evil, invaded and occupied...whew can you say 'relieved'?

Priya Manickchand: You're more than a hypocrite

I am trying very hard to think of reasons why you are silent on the atrocities that the President committed on his former wife.

You must know that because of the words you often preached in the past, they are going to come back and haunt you for this. Is this how much you love this job? that you are willing to allow yourself to lose all respect and credibility? or maybe the benefits of this job are too staggering for you to risk. Whatever reason it is, it is now clear that your words are just like those of your colleagues, empty and false and that is sad. You should never, never, never again speak to the Guyanese people about abuse.

Of all the PPP ministers, you might just be the biggest disappointment of them all, and trust me that is no easy feat.

Happy Birthday Mr. Jagdeo

Mr. Jagdeo, I know you don't care for my words very much, actually you don't care about them at all but since this is still partly a democracy, I know that I still have the right to express myself (it should be noted that Oliver Hinckson thought so as well).

Today is your birthday, 45 years you have lived, almost two decades of that have been in service to this land. With about two years left in your Presidency there is still much to be done, there is so much that you can do to return promise to this Country that seems to be losing hope with each passing day.

As you celebrate your birthday today, I hope you will sit and reflect on your life so far and as you look forward to the future, I trust that you'll know the legacy of your Presidency and of yourself as a man are all up to you.

Happy Birthday Mr. President.

Gifts for some of Guyana's favorite people.

I'm being a bit generous here and since I didn't give any of these fine, upstanding citizens anything for the Christmas holidays, I'll give them a few belated gifts. I hope they enjoy them.

Mr. President: For you Mr. Rogaine failure, in lieu of recent events, I give you a one year subscription to Match.com and an official facebook profile.

Mr. Corbin: Like your party, you have no idea where you’re headed so I'm giving you a compass.

Mr. Ramjattan: Gillette Fusion.

Mr. Sharma: Rosetta Stone, hopefully you’ll finally learn English.

Hamilton Green: Dinner for two at Pon Kai restaurant with with the love of your life, Beulah Williams. Misery does love company after all.

Freddie Kissoon: For you Mr. Scholar, I give you the gift of a barber and a PPP type promise that your Ice Cream won’t melt anymore.

Mr. Luncheon: A lawn mower, as Mr. Ramjattan’s razor won’t work on your facial lawn.

Carl Singh: A backbone and some integrity.

Alan Fenty: A year supply of tic tacs and Listerine.

Shonette Moore: For you precious darling, a horse hair so that you can finally remove that hideous wart ... i mean mole on your face.

Petamber Persaud: A visit to Nalini’s, maybe they’ll be able to slap that hairstyle off your head or maybe just slap you.

Charmaine Blackman: A collection of your ‘songs’ so that you can finally listen to yourself and hear how horrible you actually sound.

Michael Younge: A hard, large probing object.

Student stabbed at Saints Stanilaus High School over YuGiOh cards.

It was reported in the news that a student from Saints Stanilaus High School was stabbed in the school compound early one night whilst playing with some collectible cards that are popular with kids (and some adults).

It was said that the boys were playing a game with the cards when a dispute occurred resulting in one boy being stabbed in his back and subsequently needing 5 stitches at a city hospital.

Now here's the thing. This incident occurred close to 7pm, I want to know why those kids were even allowed to be on the premises at that time considering that school is dismissed at 3. They had earlier left the school to attend lessons only to return later to play with these cards. What's the matter, are students not privileged to get homework anymore? and don't parents worry anymore when their kids aren't home by the time the sun goes down?

The headmistress of this school or maybe the ministry of education should ban the use of yugioh cards in schools. Children are there to learn not to duel. Dueling with these cards are a big thing in many schools and it should be rooted out and this regrettable incident as Saints just proves it.

How did Mr. Jagdeo afford his pradoville house...Integrity Commission anyone?

In her recent allegations against the
President, the First Lady stated that Mr. Jagdeo works for $200,000 monthly. Now this is the curious part. This fantastically huge, multi multi multi million dollar house that the President built in Ogle. How did he afford it? did he even pay for the land it was built on?

And since His Excellency is calling on all MP's to make their declarations to the Integrity Commission, will he be also making his? The best way to lead is by example Mr. President.

The 'TH' Sound

Ok boys and girls, today's lesson will be pronunciation.  Now, who can say the word three?  No it’s not pronounced tree.  C’mon people, it’s a simple thing to do – just put your tongue between your teeth and blow.  There shouldn’t be an excuse as to why most Guyanese people do not pronounce the ‘th’ sound.  Yes, I give you that we speak Guyanese creole, but do we have to make even the simplest of standard English language statements sound so raw and uncultured?  We should all be more conscious of how we speak and the way we do it.  What in the world is a ‘towsand’?  Like the tootsie pop phrase – 'the world may never know'.

Why is most of the media silent on the Varshnie Jagdeo allegations?

I find it rather surprising that many news organisations in the country seem to be shying away from giving the Varshnie Jagdeo allegations much coverage. Why is that so? While the muted response from NCN, Chronicle and Times is understandable, I hope it's not because of fear of a backlash from the President that has many other news agencies cautious. Probably is it regarded as not being newsworthy but considering the fact that the news has been picked up in the region already, I guess that says that it is news. Come on you guys in the media, do your jobs, report the news!