Articles published on Saturday, February 21, 2015
—- Dave Cameron’s fondness and frequent use of social media not only displays his arrogance and his belief that he is infallible but it is also behaviour that is unbecoming of a WICB president By Tony Cozier WEST Indies Cricket Board president Dave Cameron’s fondness for the use of social media has repeatedly revealed his arrogant belief in his own invincibility.
(De Ware Tijd) Zanderij – Now that the Kaloti Mint House has become operational, Suriname has secured a leading role in the gold industry in the region.
Prime Minister Sam Hinds this afternoon congratulated Elisabeth Harper on her selection as the prime ministerial candidate of the PPP/C at the upcoming general elections.
Elisabeth Harper and President Donald Ramotar at today’s announcement at Freedom House that Harper was the prime ministerial candidate for the PPP/C.
During yesterday, police ranks conducted a search on a building at Austin Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, during which one thousand three hundred and seventy one (1,371) 7.62 x 39 rounds, one hundred (100) .223 rounds, twenty two (22) 9mm.
In a surprise move,the PPP/C this morning announced Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Elisabeth Harper as its prime ministerial candidate for the May 11th general election.
(Jamaica Observer) THE University of Technology Jamaica, (UTech) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ganja Labs, USA — a subsidiary of Ganja Inc — to collaborate on research in science, technology and best practices in the cultivation of medicinal marijuana under controlled and secure conditions.
CHRISTCHURCH, (Reuters) – Twice world champions West Indies temporarily revived memories of their glory days when their opening bowlers swept aside the Pakistan top order to set up a 150-run victory in the World Cup Pool B match in Christchurch this morning.
An Augsburg Primary School teacher and six students were discovered dead in a car that was capsized in a trench along the Burma Road, at Mahaicony, where they are believed to have all drowned yesterday afternoon.
Two magistrates, Geeta Chandan-Edmond and Chandra Sohan, were yesterday given their marching orders by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), which they have both accused of denying them a fair process.
Moco Moco Toshao Mark George was yesterday arrested on a rape allegation, which he believes is linked to his decision to deny President Donald Ramotar entry into the village for a political meeting after short notice.
A 74-year-old pensioner was found dead in her Essequibo Coast home yesterday morning.
A case lodged this week in the High Court is seeking a series of declarations to protect the benefits of former President Bharrat Jagdeo under the controversial Former Presidents (Benefits and Other Facilities) Act 2009.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised the police against charging the presidential guard who allegedly slapped Aishalton teacher John Adams for heckling President Donald Ramotar during a PPP/C meeting last December.
Samuel Hinds Jnr, who was recently convicted for beating and threatening his sister-in-law, did not face sentencing yesterday owing to the absence of a probation officer who was due to report to the court.
National cricketer Veerasammy Permaul and track and field star Cassie George were voted the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) Sportsman and Sportswoman-of-the-Year (2014) when the selection panel met yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Jamaica’s, Sakima Mullings and Clive ‘The Punisher’ Atwell are ripped and ready for their WBC CABOFE light welterweight collision this evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
President Donald Ramotar yesterday announced that former President Bharrat Jagdeo will chair a new National Economic Council (NEC) to accelerate the modernisation agenda and that he would also help with the preparation of the PPP/C manifesto for the upcoming general elections.
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Captain Kraigg Brathwaite stroked his 11th first class century and fifth in regional cricket to give Barbados momentum but three wickets late in the final session, helped leaders Guyana Jaguars fight back on the opening day of their WICB PCL seventh round contest here yesterday.
Following the intervention of the Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Raj Singh, 15 field workers who were dismissed almost two weeks ago have been reinstated and are expected to turn up to work next week.
LOS ANGELES,(Reuters) – The long awaited mega bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The opposition will be strengthening its lobby to ensure that it is given equitable access and coverage in the state media during the campaign leading up to the May 11th general elections.
Garvin `Tibbsy’ Nedd and Andre `Percy’ Percival, two of the country’s former top players will reignite their battle, this time as respective coaches of Demerara and Berbice in today’s final of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) U15 inter-county 50 over tournament.
The APNU and AFC coalition plans to use the name and symbols of the two forces tentatively, as they finalise plans for a name and symbol launch on March 4.
Flood waters crept into the homes of Ruimveldt residents yesterday morning and again in the afternoon after the dam was unable to hold back the high tide.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jason Mohammed stroked his eighth first class half-century to lead a Trinidad and Tobago Red Force fightback against Jamaica Franchise, on the opening day of their WICB PCL seventh round encounter here yesterday.
Members of the University of Guyana Students’ Society (UGSS) yesterday chained the main entrance to the Turkeyen Campus as they pressed for the resumption of classes for all students.
Dear Editor, Numerous letters and articles have been written about the various kinds of public transportation available in Guyana, and they mostly are concerned with the conditions, attitudes of the operators, overcharging, etc.
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – West Indies Test seamer Kenroy Peters snatched a six-wicket haul to destroy the Leeward Islands Hurricanes on the opening day of their seventh round match here yesterday.
Amerindian leaders from several indigenous communities yesterday welcomed Guyana’s move to adopt a European Union (EU) forest management initiative and also called for Amerindian land rights to be secured and more community involvement in the process.
The ‘Sport of Kings’ returns to the Rising Sun Turf Club tomorrow with the staging of a Pre Mashramani eight-race sprint classic.
Dear Editor, Our earlier statement on the prorogation of Parliament dated February 13, 2015 referenced in the opening sentences the prorogation of the “National Assembly” which should have read in each instance “Parliament.”
Maintaining his brother’s innocence, Donald Rodney yesterday rejected notions that Dr Walter Rodney knew that the device which caused the explosion that claimed his life in 1980 was not a walkie-talkie.
Dear Editor, I refer to Will A Campbell’s letter of February 18 in SN, ‘Lowering age of nursery school entry misguided.’
This is the third time that the Carib Soca Monarch crown is sitting on his head but for the recently crowned king Jumo Primo this time the taste of victory is just different and he believes it is because he worked hard coupled with the monumental support he received and continues to receive.
Dear Editor, I wish to take this opportunity, amidst the noise and haste associated with the emerging opposition alliance, to congratulate the lead negotiators of both APNU and AFC, for hammering out the deal that has given Guyanese a more definite and unified alternative to the PPP, as opposed to a splintered alternative that could have resulted in a repeat of 2011.
Defending champs Lodge Secondary will hope to continue their unbeaten run when the third annual Milo/Petra Organization Secondary Schools u-20 football tourney continues today at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue.
The Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is using a direct feed from the CCTV cameras installed in and around the city to make out cases against errant drivers, according to new Traffic Chief Ian Amsterdam.
It was more than fitting that this year’s Children’s Costume and Float Parade was held on February 14, St Valentine’s Day.
The Frank Watson Memorial tourney will conclude today at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground with the semi-finals and final of the u-15 and u-17 sections.
BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – Euro zone finance ministers agreed in principle yesterday to extend Greece’s financial rescue by four months, averting a potential cash crunch in March that could have forced the country out of the currency area.
Dear Editor, Delivering talent under pressure, is the test that Graham Gooch said England failed in describing what he called England`s disgraceful performance in its opening match against Australia; the same England, whose journalists were so gleeful and disparaging in their commentary on the WI defeat at the hands of Ireland.
Digicel yesterday announced the launch of its ‘Flexible Data Plans,’ which will no longer have a daily cap.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition leaders and protesters yesterday demanded the release of a veteran Caracas mayor arrested on accusations of plotting violence against President Nicolas Maduro’s government.
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The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club’s (RHTYSC) 11th Annual Busta Champion-of-Champions limited overs cricket tournament will bowl off today with semifinal action.
An armed robber who was overpowered by his intended victim and beaten unconscious was yesterday sentenced to a total of nearly five years in jail, after he was found guilty of the charges.
Hi Everyone, I’ve never considered myself to be someone who has a green thumb.
Dear Editor, The number one reason for wanting to rid a country of its government is corruption.
Dear Editor, The first few words of one of our national songs run, “Youths are important to Guyana.”
COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka is reconsidering the outright transfer of a parcel of land to China under a $1.5 billion port city deal signed by a previous government, the energy minister said, amid concerns it could be used for Chinese naval activity.
Four candidates have been shortlisted to be investigators at the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) and the list has been submitted to the Public Service Commission for approval.
Two miners were shot on Thursday night when armed bandits raided a mining camp at Cassawini Backdam, Barima River, North West District.
Beginning today, and running until March 5, Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel will be staged at the Theatre Guild Playhouse, Kingston.
The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) will continue their respective Hadi’s World City Mall Inc.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department will seek an emergency stay to block a decision by a federal judge and allow eligible immigrants to apply for benefits granted under President Barack Obama’s recent executive actions, the White House said yesterday.
Dear Editor, We must ask ourselves where are the moral values, decency and upbringing that our foreparents left behind.
GENEVA, (Reuters) – The World Health Organization has approved the first rapid test for Ebola in a potential breakthrough for ending an epidemic that has killed almost 10,000 people in West Africa, it said yesterday.
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Hey Guys, I am finally back in Guyana after a 50-day detox situation.
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Some of the companies caught up in a massive corruption scandal at state-run oil firm Petrobras are quietly pressing Brazil’s government and judiciary to strike a “grand bargain” to minimize the legal fallout, five sources with knowledge of the talks say.
A fourth quarter offensive explosion from Harold Adams propelled Victory Valley Royals to the quarterfinal round, defeating Republic Bank Nets 73-61 on Thursday in the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) ‘Road to Mecca’ National Club Championship.
Last week the Guardian published a report on the use of child labour at brick-making factories in Nepal.
Dear Editor, The Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry set up by President Donald Ramotar continues to unearth new episodes in the circumstances that led to the assassination of Dr Walter Rodney.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds (right in back row) and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr Frank Anthony with a group of school children at the National Museum on Thursday for the annual Mashramani exhibition.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) will be intensifying its efforts to curb illegal activities at the Guyana/Venezuela border, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), among law enforcement agencies on the use of the GPF’s patrol base.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) will be bolstering its efforts to curb illegal activities at the Guyana/Venezuela border, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), among law enforcement agencies, for the use of the GPF’s patrol base, GINA said.
