Daily Archive: Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Articles published on Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Chris Gayle sinks to his knees after bringing Pune Waarriors to their knees with his blitzkrieg knock of 175 not out in the Indian Premier League. (Cricinfo photo)

Gangnam and mayhem

Chris Gayle can shatter dreams. Ask Ishwar Pandey, the highest wicket-taker in this year’s Ranji Trophy, who got smashed for 21 in his first over this IPL.

GCB U19 Inter County competition bowls off today

Berbice will take on the President’s XI while Demerara will oppose Essequibo when the Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Fire and Life Insurance Company (GTM) in collaboration with the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) U19 Inter County, three-day competition bowls off today at two venues.

Moses Nagamootoo

Budgets for regions Eight and Nine approved

The Committee of Supply last night approved proposed budget allocations for regions 8 and 9 to the tune of $150.7 million and $279.4 million, respectively, despite concerns over whether the size of the expenditure reflected the will of the regional administrations.

Ituni residents halt protest after meeting with GFC

Ituni residents agreed to halt the protest to highlight their concerns on forest land allocation, with the removal of the blockage on the Ituni trail to allow traffic to traverse, after a meeting was held last Wednesday with the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) to discuss their concerns and to agree on the way forward.

Buzzer-beater!

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Chris Paul drove right, stumbled forward, leaned back and banked in a game-winning shot that lifted the Los Angeles Clippers to a crucial playoff win on Monday and elevated his status as one of the game’s top closers.

Consequences of policies?

Dear Editor, Assuming but not necessarily agreeing, that Mr Jagdeo’s assertion about the resurgence of anti-Indian sentiments has some validity, is it then pertinent to enquire whether his perception has in any way been shaped by his analysis of the consequences, unintended or intended, of policies and programmes implemented during his presidency?