Articles published on Friday, October 10, 2014
(Trinidad Express) The distraught cries of a father and his sister echoed throughout the Forensic Science Centre in St James yesterday, after they identified the bullet-riddled body of 17-year-old Nickosi Trim, who was shot to death in Laventille just hours before.
Thirty-four secondary school students from all ten administrative regions were awarded bursaries when the Burnham Educational Scholarship Trust (BEST) held its annual bursary awards ceremony today at the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Headquarters, Congress Place, Sophia.
Thirty-four secondary school students from all ten administrative regions were awarded bursaries when the Burnham Educational Scholarship Trust (BEST) held its annual bursary awards ceremony today at the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Headquarters, Congress Place, Sophia.
Thirty-four secondary school students from all ten administrative regions were awarded bursaries when the Burnham Educational Scholarship Trust (BEST) held its annual bursary awards ceremony today at the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Headquarters, Congress Place Sophia.
Public school teachers across the country were today given the day off from classroom work to relax, enjoy and have fun.
The Inception Workshop for the Potential Adoption of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in Guyana which was held today at the Herdmanston Lodge, Peter Rose & Anira Street, Queenstown, Georgetown.
Guyanese broadcaster Rafiq Khan passed away in Kingston, Jamaica today. He was 82.
For the period January 1 to September 30, 2014 traffic deaths have jumped by 33%, murders are up by 7% compared to the same period last year and robberies with guns are up by 15%.
(Trinidad Guardian) Dr Asante Van West‐Charles‐Le Blanc, the doctor of leader of the Highway Re-Route Movement (HRM) Dr Wayne Kublalsingh, has withdrawn her services with immediate effect, saying it was too difficult to witness the environmentalist waste away. She
(Trinidad Express) Amid information that Jason Nero, 30, was the suspect behind the murder of his 52-year-old mother, Patricia Spinks, last week, the two were buried together following a joint funeral service in Longdenville yesterday.
OSLO, (Reuters) – Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban in 2012 for advocating girls’ right to education, and Indian children’s right activist Kailash Satyarthi won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize today.
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) yesterday installed stop logs to reduce flooding from the breached koker at Peter’s Hall, on the East Bank of Demerara, but angry residents were dissatisfied with the temporary solution.
Kaieteur News owner Mohan ‘Glenn’ Lall and his wife Bhena were on Wednesday served with several summonses to appear in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Monday to answer charges related to tax evasion.
Anferny Cantzlaar, ac-cused of breaking into a woman’s house and stealing in excess of $1M in cash and items, was yesterday remanded to prison after a court was told that he was a fugitive who potentially faced other charges.
By Jeff Trotman The Region Ten Democratic Council is calling on the government to implement a more coherent and structured response that includes proper testing and treatment of persons suspected of contracting the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus.
By Pushpa Balgobin in Paramaribo, Suriname Guyana has not reported sugar data to the Caricom Council for Trade and Economic Development in recent years due to the Guyana Sugar Corporation focusing on its lucrative European contract which makes it unable to provide a reliable regional supply.
Ten months after the death of Jaden Mars at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH), the boy’s mother is yet to receive any justice and is now threatening to release private conversations between herself and health officials.
Significant challenges prevent many Guyanese from accessing quality mental health services in a timely manner, the Guyana Foundation said in a message to mark World Mental Health Day today.
The Guyana Manufactur-ing & Services Association (GMSA) is hosting a special Business Dinner today that will feature former President Bharrat Jagdeo who is expected to make a presentation on the topic ‘A green economy – Opportunities for the Private Sector in Guyana.’
The Government of Guyana in collaboration with the United States Coast Guard yesterday carried out a national level maritime port security exercise and evaluation, GINA reported.
Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh attended the 6th Meeting of finance ministers of the Americas and the Caribbean and the 2014 Commonwealth finance ministers meeting held recently in Washington DC to discuss economic and development issues currently confronting the global community.
Joseph Adams, the Lodge man who was stabbed on Wednesday night at Bourda, is recovering and in a stable condition following surgery.
The Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) is investigating the death of a five-month baby who was apparently misdiagnosed with chikungunya instead of being treated for bronchopneumonia, Chief Executive Officer Michael Khan said yesterday.
The Guyana Police Force says it is working industriously on ensuring that there is a sufficient number of vehicles for Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo) but that the sprawling nature of the region and the terrain are posing difficulties.
The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) is advising that the Mahaicony Post Office will be closed from Monday October 13 for the next three months to facilitate construction of a new building.
Delon Gordon, who is on trial for allegedly murdering his wife by setting her on fire in their Better Hope, East Coast of Demerara home, had previously threatened to kill the woman, his mother-in-law testified yesterday.
A Bartica taxi driver was yesterday charged with converting $1M entrusted to him to make purchases to his own use.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- President of the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA), Wavell Hinds, says he will not tender his resignation in the wake of a fall-out with the members who are currently on tour in India.
Vandals recently damaged GT&T’s telephone cable at La Bonne Intention (LBI) resulting in disruption to telephone services along the East Coast of Demerara.
The Lotus flower at the centre of the design for GuyExpo 2014, depicted a “blooming Guyana,” Chief Executive Officer of Impressions Neal Sukhlal said, in keeping with the ‘transformation’ theme surrounding the annual trade fair and exhibition.
A key step has been taken in putting the national male rugby team on the road to Mexico where they will look to reclaim the NACRA Sevens title in December.
Usual suspects, Avon Samuels, Jevina Sampson and Matthew McKenzie, turned in praiseworthy performances to help Zone Two to run away with the North Georgetown Inter-Zone champions’ trophy yesterday at the Eve Leary ground.
A Keron Solomon master-class aided by a gritty defensive showing led by custodian Kevin Barton, powered GFC to a 2-0 upset win over league leaders Pele in the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Stag Beer First Division Tourney on Wednesday.
Dear Editor, Today, the 10th October is the 12th World Day against the Death Penalty.
Despite the controversies stemming from their inaugural year-end tournament, newly elected UDFA President Collis Gifth said his association is currently planning to host its second annual mega football year-end event.
Dear Editor, The trampling and denial of the rights of young students at the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) continues unabated even as the Government of Guyana rolled out rallies and other activities to mark Child Protection Week.
Jordan Beaton prevailed over Keenan Persaud to claim the Guyana Lawn Tennis Association (GLTA)/Bakewell Tennis Tournament Boys Under-18 title on Saturday at the National Racquet Centre.
LONDON, (Reuters) – There were many villains in the England dressing-room but none was bigger than coach Andy Flower, Kevin Pietersen said as he launched a fresh attack on the man he blames for master-minding a covert operation to get rid of him.
Dear Editor, Mr Christopher Ram continues his bold path of misguided criticisms of the Attorney General Chambers and the Ministry of Legal Affairs.
By Delvon McEwan Urgent! Vacancies exist for batsmen to fill various batting positions for future senior inter-county tournaments.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy’s accomplishments this season have helped him join Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros among the pantheon of golfing greats, according to former European Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance.
Dear Editor, Not too belatedly, I hope, I have come to apprehend the first words uttered by the Senior vice-president, GPSU when I switched to the channel carrying the panel discussion moderated by Carolyn Walcott.
(Barbados) A Guyanese national was expected to appear in the District “B” Magistrates’ Court today on four drug charges.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – The life of Haiti’s former dictator, Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, will be celebrated at a private Mass tomorrow, his lawyer said, ending speculation about government plans for an official state funeral.
By Jeff Trotman Only one team managed to bat out its allotted twenty overs when the inaugural Upper Demerara Cricket Association (UDCA) T20 hardball cricket competition commenced last weekend.
LONDON, (Reuters) – The away goals rule used for settling the outcome of two-legged knockout ties has “fallen behind the times” and needs rethinking according to FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Dear Editor, In a few days from now, on 12th October, as part of its annual graduation, Saraswati Vidya Niketan will be hosting an event to honour Mr Julius Nathoo, who was the principal of Saraswat High School, De Kinderen, West Coast Demerara, from 1961 to 1970.
LONDON, (Reuters) – To athletics fans around the world wondering just how double-doper Justin Gatlin could be short-listed for the IAAF’s athlete of the year award, the unpalatable answer is, that having served his bans, the governing body had no real choice.
Dear Editor, The chaotic situation that has befallen our young people today, particularly those in school, must be blamed on the types of music that pervade our society.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- A Supreme Court Judge here has stopped tennis officials from proceeding with plans to send a team to a major tournament in Mexico next month until a case brought by two disgruntled parents is heard.
SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer notched up contrasting victories to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Thursday while David Ferrer fought back from a set down to knock out Andy Murray.
KOCHI, India, CMC- Indian captain MS Dhoni has praised his bowlers despite their 124 run defeat to West Indies in the opening One-Day International on Wednesday.
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, (Reuters) – The former premier of the Cayman Islands, McKeeva Bush, was found not guilty on charges of corruption by a local jury yesterday, a court official confirmed.
Dear Editor, I thank Brother Samuel Hinds for his thoughtfulness and graciousness (‘Keep your eye on a bright future’), and for the taking the time to share.
(Trinidad Express) Head of the Organisation of American States (OAS) José Miguel Insulza has offered assistance to T&T to tackle campaign financing. Insulza
Dear Editor, Georgetown is my city, an old and lovely city with a few markings still around that make me remember how it was.
Dear Editor, I hold no brief for anyone or group connected with the New Opportunity Corps yet I feel compelled to highlight some salient points because of what I knew that correctional facility had done for young persons who went there in the past.
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – British businessman Shrien Dewani agreed to pay 15,000 rand ($1,340) to have his wife killed on their honeymoon in South Africa, a witness told a court on Wednesday, saying he had been asked to make the murder look like a hijacking.
Reports from Port-au-Prince indicate that it was with some surprise that Haitians learnt of the death of their former president, Jean-Claude ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier, last Saturday, whose rule was addressed in our editorial on Tuesday.
… For purposes of trafficking Greetings! Sure, my regulars will easily detect that I’m recycling thoughts on this issue today, even as my own record of these columns indicate that I essay comments along these lines at least once per year.
