Articles published on Saturday, November 22, 2014
BERLIN, (Reuters) – The head of Germany’s Football League (DFL) launched a scathing attack on FIFA on Saturday, saying coordinated action was needed from Europe to reform world soccer’s governing body.
NAIROBI, (Reuters) – The Somali Islamist militant group al Shabaab said it had staged an attack in Kenya today in which gunmen ordered non-Muslims off a bus and shot 28 dead, while sparing Muslim passengers.
The Ministry of Public Works today sealed a US $46,789,000 contract with several contractors for varying aspects of a major road improvement project on the West Coast Highway.
*WEATHER BRIEF for Saturday, November 22, 2014 from the Hydrometeorological Service, Guyana* Rainfall records for the past 24 hours, measured at 08:00 hrs November 22, 2014 was available for some stations.
The Trades Union Congress today said that the government must be held to account over the misery caused by ongoing flooding.
(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica – St Kitts and Nevis has established what they say is the largest greenhouse in the Caribbean at 24 metres tall and covering more than 14,000 square feet.
Kishan, a commuter who was returning to Parika, made his bed on the asphaltic road as he awaited word on the Berbice bridge opening last night.
The driver of this truck got fed up waiting in the line for the Berbice Bridge to reopen last night and opted to turn around.
At about 2230h. last night, police say that Kevin Sackichan, 20 years, of De Willem, WCD, lost control of a motor vehicle that he was driving along the main road at Zeeburg, EBE, and collided with a parked vehicle.
The police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident that occurred at about 1730h.
Vehicles that were stranded last evening on the eastern side of the Berbice Bridge for around five hours after a malfunction.
The hydrometeorological office today issued an advisory projecting heavy rain tomorrow.
After two days of incessant rainfall, Hope Estate farmers are now grappling with millions of dollars in estimated losses after acres of cash crops were destroyed in the flooding.
The Guyana Elections Com-mission (Gecom) has decided to embark on a new cycle of registration from December 1st and this has attracted the ire of the main opposition APNU, which sees it as a tactic by the ruling PPP/C to delay general elections.
An official of the Hydrometeorological Department of Guyana yesterday said unpredictable weather patterns were the reason why no warning was issued prior to Thursday’s record 7.32 inches of rainfall, which resulted in flooding of the capital city and coastal areas.
Local Government Minis-ter Norman Whittaker yesterday sought to blame negligence by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) for major flooding after recent torrential rainfall, while the City Engineer told councillors that the city simply did not have the resources needed to address critical drainage and irrigation problems.
Albouystown residents were irate yesterday as water continued to rise in their homes as the city remained covered under several inches of floodwaters.
Narsingh Deonarine stroked his 43rd first-class half-century to leave table leaders Guyana Jaguars comfortably placed on 168-3 against the Windwards Volcanoes after bad light stopped play in the first day of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Professional Cricket League (PCL) second round Regional four-day match played at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence yesterday.
Outraged groups and concerned citizens yesterday continued to push for the removal of ‘A’ Division Commander Clifton Hicken over his recent suggestion that how women dress is linked to sexual violence.
Team Guyana recorded their second victory of the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games hockey tourney, defeating Jamaica 4-2 on penalty strikes after normal time finished 0-0 in the 5-8 positional plate event yesterday.
A scheduled reclosing of the Berbice Bridge went wrong last evening, leaving countless persons on both sides of the river stranded as technicians worked on fixing the malfunction.
The Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) is defending its ongoing preparations for elections, while also cautioning political parties against deliberately spreading misinformation.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Cardiff City striker Kenwyne Jones wants to see an overhaul of the Trinidad and Tobago’s football federation, and says this is necessary if the sport in the country is to go to the next level.
Odeda Underwood, the driver accused of causing the death of former Chief Librarian Gillian Thompson, was yesterday sentenced to five years imprisonment.
Dear Editor, After the floods of the night of November 19 and all day Thursday, November 20, I sincerely hope that Minister Ali and all the bloggers who thought that covering over the canals to accommodate parked cars in Georgetown was a swell idea, will have second thoughts.
ABU DHABI, CMC – Lewis Hamilton remained ahead of title rival Nico Rosberg, as the Mercedes teammates continued to set the stage for a classic showdown in tomorrow’s final Grand Prix of the Formula One season.
Residents of Charity on the Essequibo Coast are fearful that the entire village will be severely flooded after the river defence dam was breached yesterday.
Dear Editor, I have read the two articles published on November 20 and 21 in your publication about the Guyana Expo in Florida and must register my disappointment, especially with the second article in which I am quoted.
The national men’s rugby team will be playing St Vincent, Cayman Islands and the host and title holders, Mexico in Group C in the upcoming NACRA 7s Championship.
In the theatre circles he is the short man with the big voice, an emerging talent and this week Nickose Layne, Best Director in the Junior Category of the National Drama Festival two years in a row sat down this week with The Scene to talk about his passion for theatre.
(Reuters) – The European Parliament is preparing a non-binding resolution that proposes splitting Google Inc’s search engine operations in Europe from the rest of its business as one possible option to rein in the Internet company’s dominance in the search market.
Local reggae singer Alabama has released three new songs that deal with the prorogation of parliament and other recent issues that he says speak to the injustice being done to the Guyanese people.
Dear Editor, I wonder how much longer the Private Sector Commission (PSC) can look at a dog and call it a cat.
Kishawn ‘Pretty K’ Simon is unfazed about the change of his opponent for the December 13 card dubbed Rose Hall Showdown, in fact he has taken the switch right on the chin and is still confidently coming forward.
ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – The Chinese government and banks will finance Chinese companies to build $45.6 billion worth of energy and infrastructure projects in Pakistan over the next six years, according to new details of the deal seen by Reuters yesterday.
Dear Editor, There is much meat in the saying: “What we see depends mainly on what we look for.”
Guyanese people: multi-ethnic with mixed and celebrated cultures, united heritage and diversity; one of the most resilient groups of Caribbean people.
A grand seven- horse race meet is set for the Budhan’s Memorial Turf Club tomorrow with over $4M up for grabs.
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – A tiny shrimp equipped with large, candy-striped eyes to ward off predators has been discovered in South African waters, the University of Cape Town said on Friday.
A Port Kaituma woman has been charged with embezzling over $1 million from her former employer.
MELBOURNE, Fla./LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Bill Cosby played a sold-out comedy show on Friday in Florida despite a wave of sexual assault allegations this week that prompted the cancellation of several upcoming shows and two major studios to halt projects involving the comedian.
At Warner Park in St Kitts, – The struggling Leeward Islands slumped to 133 for six at the close on the first day of their contest against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, the Caribbean Media Corporation reported yesterday.
Dear Editor, It has just been brought to our attention that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has threatened to take the Mayor and Council of Georgetown, to court for its inappropriate and harmful dumping and handling of garbage around our municipal markets.
The Tourism Ministry has moved to secure tax concessions and other incentives for businesses focused on growing the tourism industry, Minister Irfaan Ali announced on Tuesday, while lauding the private sector for investing over $23 billion in the sector over the last four years.
Hi Everyone, Smoky, salty, fatty, crispy, bacon is all that and more.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Indians were flying aeroplanes, carrying out stem cell research and may even have been using cosmic weapons 5,000 years ago, according to the chairman of India’s leading historical organisation.
Dear Editor, Patriotic Guyanese would agree that our country’s future is more important than petty partisan politics.
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) says that it has unearthed an SMS scam and is advising all customers be on the alert.
(The Sports Xchange) — Chris Paul had 26 points and a game-high 12 assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Miami Heat 110-93.
With the arrival of the Christmas season and the accompanying onslaught of advertisements, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has issued a reminder to shoppers to spend wisely.
Ten students from Nigeria, Venezuela, Guyana, Congo and India currently attending the Texila American University (TAU) will compete for the titles of Mr and Miss Texila American University 2015 in their second annual pageant on the night of November 29 under the theme ‘A Royal Affair’.
Dear Editor, Misgivings have surfaced on how the opposition is handling itself in the aftermath of the prorogation assault by, and insult from, the ruling PPP.
DUBAI, (Reuters) – A defiant fifth-wicket stand of 74 between Younus Khan and Asad Shafiq ensured Pakistan secured a draw in the second test against New Zealand yesterday to maintain a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
MEXICO CITY/TEGUCIGALPA, (Reuters) – Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto and Central American leaders hailed U.S.
(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica: Senator A.J. Nicholson this morning appealed to the Upper House to forgive him for his unfortunate ‘flexi rape’ comment last month.
Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has advised consumers to adopt precautionary measures to avoid possible contamination due to the excessive rainfall and flooding.
Nadia Thomas-Winter and her niece Natalya Thomas will launch their clothing line, ‘Fashion into the Night’ on December 30 at the Ramada Princess International Hotel in Providence.
Dear Editor, When I was informed that the Guyana Teachers Union Track and Field Championships 2014 was billed for the Guyana Defence Force Ground (Ayanganna), I was furious for many reasons.
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Steve Smith smashed a brilliant century to lead Australia to a series-clinching three-wicket win over South Africa in the fourth one-day international yesterday.
For Latin America and the Caribbean, President Obama’s proposed changes to US immigration policies are a mixed bag of common sense reforms of outmoded legislation, and a likely source of unwelcome security challenges.
A new champion will be crowned today at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall when Alpha ‘the Hammer’ United and Riddim Squad do battle in the grand finale of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Stag Beer Futsal Championship.
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Embattled President Enrique Pena Nieto called on Mexico’s states yesterday to swiftly adopt steps to modernize the justice system as he tries to defuse mass protests over the apparent massacre of 43 trainee teachers.
Dear Editor, I have been returning to Guyana annually for the past 14 years.
Attorneys Nicola Pierre and Priscilla Chandra-Haniff were on Wednesday sworn in as Commissioners of Title.
Last Wednesday Meiling held her annual collection showing alongside knitwear designer Aisling.
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, (Reuters) – President Dilma Rousseff expects a bribery scandal at state-run oil company Petrobras to deteriorate in coming months, aides say, with arrests possible for some political allies and potentially serious damage to an economy that is already struggling.
President of the Guyana Veterans’ Legion, Retired Colonel George Gomes laying a wreath in memory of the fallen soldiers at a Veterans Day event organised yesterday by the Guyana Defence Force.
