Daily Archive: Friday, June 13, 2014

Articles published on Friday, June 13, 2014

From left are Yvonne Hinds, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Russian Ambassador Nikolay Smirnov and his wife Tatiana Styablina toast at the Russia Day celebration. (GINA photo)

Russian Federation Day

The relationship that exists between Guyana and Russia was hailed this evening as the latter celebrated Russian Federation Day with an observance at the Russian Embassy in Kitty, Georgetown, GINA reported.

CARICOM song winner

Winner of the competition to select a CARICOM Song, Dominican Michele Henderson paid a courtesy call on Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque today.

More help for police Albouystown project

During this morning, the Guyana Police Force received further tangible support with the implementation of its “Impact Albouystown Project”, through a donation of $1M by the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), a release from the police said.

Dutch sweep to stunning 5-1 win over Spain

SALVADOR, Brazil, (Reuters) – Two goals each by Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben helped the Netherlands destroy world and European champions Spain 5-1 in a sensational World Cup Group B opener today – a repeat of the 2010 final.

 Nkrumah  Bonner batted through the innings to be unbeaten on 111

Bonner century leads HPC to series win

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC-  Jamaican opener Nkrumah Bonner unleashed a hostile century to catapult West Indies High performance Centre to a six wicket victory over Bangladesh A in the third and final One Day game of a three match series here yesterday.

Glimpse of GuyExpo

Contemplating GuyExpo (Part One)

This year, according to the public officials running GuyExpo, the event will play down the entertainment afforded mostly by the loud music and will focus more on the marketing and trading of goods, which is what we are continually told is much of the purpose of the event anyway.

Job hunting with Dynamic Airways

Hundreds of hopeful locals seeking jobs with Dynamic

Earlier this week representatives of the United States-registered airline Dynamic Airways were in Georgetown seeking to recruit staff to fill a range of positions ahead of the start of its service between Guyana and New York scheduled before the customarily busy July and August travel season.

An ultimatum should have been given to Matthias to respond

Dear Editor, The decision of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) General Council to refuse to accept the challenge thrown out by the Federation’s President, Christopher Matthias for a live televised debate on national television is a commendable gesture, when it’s considered that apart from giving a 48-hour ultimatum for a response from disgruntled members, Matthias had the temerity to advocate that the cost for the televised debate would be met from the coffers of the GFF.

Poor growth in 2014, says World Bank

(Trinidad Express) – Developing countries are headed for a year of disappointing growth, as first quarter weakness in 2014 has delayed an expected pick-up in economic activity, the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report has said.

Stock market updates

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 567’s trading results showed consideration of $19,833,260 from 504,526 shares traded in 13 transactions as compared to session 566’s trading results which showed consideration of $1,744,761 from 47,771 shares traded in 13 transactions.

Enmore top student

Education Minister Priya Manickchand and her team during their visit to Enmore Hope Primary yesterday to celebrate with that school’s top performer, Amrita Ghandatt and teachers of that school.

St Margaret’s top performers

Education Minister, Priya Manickchand and top performers of St. Margaret’s Primary, Arielle Lewis and Avianna Dannet along with their teachers after the results were announced.(GINA

You did it!

Education Minister, Priya Manickchand interacting yesterday with at left Aliah Mohammed who placed second and Analise Samaroo, both students of School of the Nation who excelled at the NGSA 2014.