Daily Archive: Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Articles published on Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Barbados job cuts delayed

(Barbados Nation) Civil servants, jittery over Government’s announced job cuts previously scheduled to begin tomorrow, now have two more weeks before they will know their fate.

Skipper Chris Barnwell goes over the top during his 16-ball cameo of 42 runs. (Orlando Charles photos)

Easy pickings!

Opener Assad Fudadin scored a half-century while disciplined bowling performances helped guide the National XI to a massive 150-run mauling of  the Rest XI yesterday in the third practice match of the ongoing preparatory camp played at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground, Bourda.

Lloyd Marshall recites poetry and gives a history lesson simultaneously as he shares Seymour’s poem of names

Poetry of AJ Seymour celebrated

The poetry of A J Seymour was celebrated, concert style, on Sunday evening as several well-known poetry enthusiasts paid tribute to a man described by Ian Mc Donald as “Guyana’s greatest man of letters,” and “a scene setter for West Indian writers.”

Steve Ninvalle

AIBA referee/judge due here today

International Boxing Association (AIBA) certified referee/judge; James Beckles is scheduled to arrive in Guyana today to conduct a five-day workshop from tomorrow geared towards improving the standard of refereeing and judging locally.

Emotional Ronaldo ends Messi run

ZURICH, (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo was overcome with emotion after being voted the world’s best player for 2013 yesterday, ending his great rival Lionel Messi’s dominance of the award.

Djokovic blows hot and cold in downing Lacko

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic showed some early season rustiness but Serena Williams roared into the second round like a well-oiled machine as the tournament favourites took centre stage on the first evening of the Australian Open ysterday.

12 Years a Slave, American Hustle take top Golden Globes

BEVERLEY HILLS, California (Reuters) – The film 12 Years a Slave took the coveted Golden Globe for best drama and American Hustle won best musical or comedy last night in a kick-off to the Hollywood awards season that foreshadows a wide scattering of honours for a year crowded with high-quality movies.