Daily Archive: Monday, July 13, 2015

Minister within the Ministry of Public Health Dr. Karen Cummings has proposed a total overhaul of the Diamond Regional Hospital, GINA said.

Addressing a financing conference for development in Ethiopia today, President David Granger made a veiled reference to continuing threats by Venezuela to Guyana’s territorial integrity, according to a copy of his address released by GINA.

“Deplorable” and “unacceptable” are the words used by Minister of State Joseph Harmon to describe the conditions at the Land Registry D’Urban Backlands/Georgetown.

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – Euro zone leaders made Greece surrender much of its sovereignty to outside supervision on Monday in return for agreeing to talks on an 86 billion euros bailout to keep the near-bankrupt country in the single currency.

At about 1945h. last night, the police say that Rayan Singh, 25 years, of Now or Never, Mahaicony was driving a motor car along the roadway at Now or Never when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete fence.

(Trinidad Express) The situation in the Prison Service has become so “grim” that consideration is being given for it to receive assistance from officers of the Police Service or even the Defence Force until a more permanent solution can be reached.

A mammoth fire which was apparently caused by a gas leak engulfed a general store operated by Chinese nationals at 81-82 Robb and Camp streets at 2:35am yesterday.

The Commission of Inquiry into the sugar sector has been mandated to address the option of divestment if necessary.

One of the four men held in connection with an armed attack committed on a judge and her family was on Saturday positively identified, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed yesterday.

The Guyana Rice Develop-ment Board (GRDB) has been advised by Venezuela that the shipping schedule for rice and paddy is under revision and this has left over 270 containers in limbo at the wharves here.

Recently-elected Region 10 Chairman Renis Morian has outlined a plan for the region that will include food security.

US company Anadarko Petroleum Corporation has restated its interest in drilling for oil offshore Guyana.

Considering that the border controversy has remained the dominant motif in relations with Venezuela since independence, having a major portion of the booming rice industry here dependent on sales to Caracas and not even on a market basis but as a barter to redress concessional oil terms was always a difficult proposition.

Geron Williams continued his run of success on the local cycling circuit, winning a hectic, high-speed sprint that decided the David Granger victory road race yesterday in Berbice.

The Ministry of Communi-ties yesterday advertised for Regional Executive Officers (REO) in what could be in keeping with Minister Ronald Bulkan’s public position that the operations and management of the regions should not be politicized.

Dear Editor, The core objective of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is to provide social security to poor and vulnerable employees wherever they work.

Sixty days into its tenure the new APNU+AFC administration is under pressure to ensure the fulfilment of 21 promises made in its 100-day plan which was enshrined in the Cummingsburg Accord that sealed a pre-election alliance between the two groups.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Brad Hodge’s blistering half-century and Ronsford Beaton’s miserly four-wicket haul guided Guyana Amazon Warriors to a crushing 84-run victory over Jamaica Tallawahs in their Caribbean Premier League contest here yesterday.

SCARBOROUGH, Tobago, CMC – Results from the fourth round of matches in the Regional Under-17 Tournament here yesterday: Scores: At Canaan: Guyana beat Leewards by 126 runs.

Dear Editor, I once had the privilege of being in a court room where an indigenous Akawaio leader was being cross-examined, an activity which required translation services.

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has advertised for a database manager.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Captain Kieron Pollard’s responsible half-century and one devastating over from left-arm spinner Robin Peterson helped Barbados Tridents fight their way out of trouble and trounce Jamaica Tallawahs by 17 runs in the Caribbean Premier League here Saturday night.

Dear Editor, A little over a year ago, I was forced to shout at the Vice-Chancellor in order to get my demand for guaranteed improvements heard, as he informed the students of the impending UG fee and tuition hike.

By Jeff Trotman   New Region Ten Chair-man, Renis Morian, has warned West Watooka residents that he will not sign for payment on work in the community if they continue to fight amongst themselves.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic again revealed the true depth of his steely core to grind Wimbledon idol Roger Federer’s hopes of a record eighth title into Centre Court’s baseline dust yesterday.

Dear Editor, Now that the political dust is beginning to clear, it is imperative that the new government gets down to doing what governments are supposed to be doing based on the explicit social contract they made at elections: people vote them in office and elected officials are expected to implement the programmes in their Manifesto.

At  about 1210h. yesterday, ranks of a police mobile patrol conducted a search on a motor car at Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice, in which was found an unlicensed .22 Beretta Pistol with one round.

A taxi driver is currently at home nursing a gunshot wound following what appears to be an accidental shooting.

Dear Editor, The parties, and the country, have emerged from a very closely contested general election.

PLUMELEC, France, (Reuters) – Chris Froome stayed firmly on track for the Tour de France title when he retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey after the ninth stage, a 28-kilometre team time trial won by the slimmest of margins by BMC Racing yesterday.

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – Euro zone leaders argued late into the night with near-bankrupt Greece at an emergency summit, demanding that Athens enact key reforms this week to restore trust before they will open talks on a financial rescue to keep it in the European currency area.

The committee inquiring into mining pit accidents is inviting the submission of evidence from the public.

HOUSTON, Texas, CMC – Captain Rodolph Austin struck a late injury-time winner as Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz edged a stubborn Canada 1-0 to post their first win of the CONCACAF Gold Cup here Saturday night.

Dear Editor, The Chief Justice’s ruling nullifying the amendment (on term limits) to the original Burnham constitution was expected, as I had penned a week before the general elections.

Dear Editor, In a previous letter, I suggested that dialogue is the only tool to solve the problems affecting the University of Guyana.

In a motivational speech to nine students receiving awards from Sterling Products Limited (SPL) for their outstanding performance at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examinations, Deputy Chief Education Officer Marcel Hudson urged them to view the monetary gift as a seed; not to be eaten but to be planted for future harvests.

DHAKA, (Reuters) – Bangladesh thrashed South Africa by seven wickets in the second one-day international yesterday to tie the three-match series at 1-1 after an inspired bowling performance saw the Proteas bundled out for 162, their lowest total against the hosts.

VIENNA, (Reuters) – Iran and six world powers were close to nailing down a historic nuclear deal that would bring sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on Tehran’s atomic programme, but the Iranian foreign minister said no agreement would be announced yet.

HARARE, (Reuters) – India’s Ajinkya Rahane and Murali Vijay put on a century opening stand to lay the platform for a 62-run victory over Zimbabwe and a series win in the second one-day international at Harare Sports Club yesterday.

The police have confirmed that the husband of the woman found dead along with her baby daughter in a Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara apartment on Saturday has been contacted and is expected to travel to Georgetown to identify the remains today.

Dear Editor, We must be very careful how the technology available to us is being used lest the results create some confusing effects.

ASUNCION, (Reuters) – Pope Francis, drawing to a close his three-country tour of South America, yesterday urged tens of thousands of youths in Paraguay to look after their less fortunate peers and fight for a dignified life filled with hope and strength.

By Alana Benjamin Alana Benjamin is a Trade and Development consultant currently based in Barbados.

ALMOLOYA DE JUAREZ, Mexico, (Reuters) – Mexico’s most notorious drug lord, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, broke out of a high-security prison on Saturday night for the second time, escaping in a tunnel built right under his cell, and heaping embarrassment on President Enrique Pena Nieto.

The Prittipaul Singh Investments Inc. employee who was involved in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night is currently recovering after a successful surgery.

BUCHAREST, (Reuters) – Romania’s Prime Minister Victor Ponta said he would stand down as leader of the ruling PSD party yesterday until prosecutors have completed a criminal investigation against him.

LONDON, (Reuters) – England have named an unchanged 13-man squad for the second Ashes test at Lord’s next week having thrashed Australia by 169 runs in Cardiff on Saturday to take a 1-0 series lead, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said yesterday.

Dear Editor, The escalating social violence being played out in our communities is unprecedented in the country’s modern history.

Politikles

Today’s article focuses on three events that made the news during last week.

With Giftland opening the doors of its Mega Mall to the public, Stabroek News took the opportunity to hear from the ordinary citizen about their thoughts on it.

(Trinidad Express) Calypso King of the World the Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco), ORTT, CMT, OBE, celebrated his 80th birthday on Thursday at his Petit Valley home among friends and family in an evening of song.