Daily Archive: Friday, June 26, 2015

Articles published on Friday, June 26, 2015

Sugar probe team named

The APNU+AFC government today named the members of the Commission to inquire into the sugar industry and said it is expected to work closely with the Interim Management Team of GuySuCo over a three- month period commencing July 1, 2015.

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo (right) addressing the second sitting of the 11th   Parliament yesterday.

Shake-up of GINA looming

The Government Informa-tion Agency (GINA) owes the state broadcaster, the National Communications Network (NCN) as well as the state newspaper Guyana Chronicle, millions of dollars and an investigation is underway with a shake-up of GINA imminent, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo says.

Downes in easy win

Defending champion Anthony Downes got off to an impressive start with a 6/0, 6/1 win over Keenan Persaud in their Men’s Open Singles match when the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Open Tennis Tournament continued yesterday.

Desmond Williams

Armed robbery accused freed of gun, ammo charges

The man who was fingered as having been involved in an armed robbery and having in his possession the weapon used in the murder of Saleem Azeez Abdool was yesterday freed of the unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition charges after the prosecution failed to prove its case.

ICC meeting to wrap up with decisions

By Donald Duff in Barbados  After a week of meetings of the various committees, affiliates and associate members that make up the International Cricket Council (ICC) the annual conference of the organization will come to an end today at the Hilton Hotel in Barbados.

Former chief race starter presents trophy to President

President David Granger was on Wednesday presented with a trophy, which GINA says has an enormous amount of significance to former motor cyclist racer, and chief race starter 81- year-old Pat Holder Holder, according to GINA, said he won the trophy when he was just 14 years old and it was one of the most challenging races, in his career as a racer.

Seeking Caricom support

Minister of State Joseph Harmon told reporters, on Wednesday, that Guyana will be seeking a “very strong statement” of support by Caricom Heads of Government on Venezuela’s recent claim on Guyana’s maritime territory.