Articles published on Saturday, September 12, 2015
VENICE, (Reuters) – Johnny Depp says he did not have to dig deep to tap into his evil side for his portrayal of the Irish-American gangster James “Whitey” Bulger in the film “Black Mass”, screened out of competition on Friday at the Venice Film Festival.
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says it supports residents of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) in their call for a significant reduction in the fares of the two ferries working the Supenaam to Parika route.
MARAD has embarked on an initiative to share out life jackets to primary school students throughout the country who reside in riverain communities and their only means of access to school is by boat.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Barclays Plc confirmed Thursday that the UK bank has removed Jamaicans from its client rolls, saying that a new initiative to close out accounts for those having Jamaican addresses was in line with its push to reduce risk and shore up core business.
(Trinidad Guardian) It is not possible to get to the Bahamas from T&T much more quickly with the introduction of new flight schedules, Caribbean Airlines (CAL) CEO, Michael DiLollo said yesterday.
Failure to declare conflicts of interest or accepting expensive gifts or “lavish” entertainment from persons doing business with government are among several actions that could result in ministers, parliamentarians and other public office holders facing disciplinary action or being fired.
In the last 15 months, 28 men have died in mining pit collapses and an inquiry into the problem has cited unsafe practices and the inability of regulatory bodies like the Guyana Geology and Mines Com-mission (GGMC) to take action.
Pavement vendors on Water and Regent streets yesterday agreed to pay the city a weekly environmental tax of $1,000, which will go towards keeping the areas in which they operate clean.
A Corentyne businessman who allegedly masterminded a home invasion in an attempt to reconcile with his wife yesterday appeared in court with two others charged with armed robbery and conspiracy to commit a felony.
Sean Trotman will be spending the next 45 years in jail after a jury found him guilty of the rape of a child.
Stability in homes, education and enforcement are the three fronts on which the government is prepared to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP), according to President David Granger.
The Government will consider any proposal brought to the table by the opposition PPP/C on the issue of national unity, according to President David Granger.
Guyana will be making strong representation to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the UN to assist in enabling a judicial settlement to the decades-old border controversy with Venezuela, President David Granger says.
A day after fire destroyed a building on Regent and King streets, store owners were met with more misfortune as persons looted the remnants of their businesses during the course of yesterday.
The police have arrested the wife of murdered Herstelling carpenter Nathan Persaud for questioning about his death.
Michael Woolford, the school guard who was shot in the eye on Wednesday, remains in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) and doctors have told his family that there is nothing they can do for him.
Government plans to “harmonise” the functions of the Police Narcotics Branch and the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) under one agency to lead the fight against drug trafficking, President David Granger says.
The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has made headway in getting some city businesses to allow access to major alleyways to ensure the cleaning and maintenance of the drainage system.
The Ministry of Public Health on Thursday launched a national suicide prevention strategy to reduce the incidence of suicide mortality and attempted suicide in Guyana by 20% in the next five years.
An exhibition of indigenous art paying homage to late Lokono priest and linguist John Peter Bennett and in honour of Indigenous People’s Month opened at the National Gallery of Art, Castellani House on Thursday.
The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) has voiced its approval of Junior Social Protection Minister Simona Broomes’ efforts to ensure that the labour laws are respected by “recalcitrant” employers.
Regan Rodrigues, the man charged with murdering political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing, will be forced to sit in prison for at least another month before the start of the preliminary inquiry into the charge against him as the police file is still to be completed.
Team Guyana secured a historic bronze medal in the girls doubles of the squash competition on day two and three of the Commonwealth Youth Games which concluded Thursday in Samoa.
A John Fernandes porter was yesterday remanded to two years in jail after he admitted to robbing a University of Guyana (UG) student.
Mdala Richmond, 20, who was allegedly found trying to board a plane to Barbados with a laptop bag filled with cannabis, is now a remanded prisoner.
A post-mortem examination conducted on the remains of Brazilian Josi Mar Perreira Silva, who was found dead in a gold mining camp at Mowasi Backdam, Mahdia, has confirmed that he was murdered.
The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) in collaboration with the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) brought the curtains down on their “Young Players Development” course on Wednesday at the National Gymnasium.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Serena Williams’ bid for a rare calendar-year Grand Slam came to a shocking halt at the U.S.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Legendary former West Indies off-spinner, Lance Gibbs, says poor pitches in the Caribbean are inflating the ability of spinners in the region and compromising their development.
Rugby action returns to the National Park today with two pre-season 10-a-side friendly matches.
Dear Editor, At the risk of facing a charge of plagiarism (to which I shall happily plead guilty and throw myself on the mercy of the court) I state that the letter from Mr Leon O Rockcliffe entitled ‘Of friends and halls and hope’ in Stabroek News, 11th September, I found quite interesting in its presentation but more so interesting in the implications of its content.
The Berbice Cricket Board?s Tenelec limited overs first-division cricket competition for teams in Berbice will bowl off today at 9.30am sharp with a series of mouthwatering encounters.
Dear Editor, Owing to space constraints, I left dangling a few issues in my letter on the development prospects of Guyana (SN, August18).
The nation’s cyclists are in for a busy weekend as two events organized by Hassan Mohamed are scheduled to pedal off today and tomorrow.
LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – Challenger Andre Berto will go into today’s welterweight fight against Floyd Mayweather as a heavy underdog but his trainer senses that something is brewing and that boxing fans will be treated to a real “rumble”.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela accused the United States yesterday of jeopardizing a nascent rapprochement between the two ideological foes with “insolent” criticism of a 14-year jail sentence handed to opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez.
LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – Undefeated five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Ten queens—one from each region—will vie to take the Miss Indigenous Heritage Pageant crown and title come September 26 at the National Cultural Centre.
On Thursday, Billboard gave props to 29-year-old Jamaican artist OMI, naming his song “Cheerleader” the ‘Song of the Summer’.
RIYADH, (Reuters) – At least 107 people were killed when a crane toppled over at Mecca’s Grand Mosque yesterday, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence authority said, less than two weeks before Islam’s annual haj pilgrimage.
Dear Editor, Over the weekend of August 29 and 30 the Guyana Water Incorporated had an advisory in the media informing residents that water would be disconnected in different sections of Non Pareil and Coldigen from Monday August 31 to Thursday September 3, and asked that residents make the necessary arrangements to have water stored.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Few people gave Roberta Vinci any chance of taking down Serena Williams in their U.S.
Top golfers from across the length of Guyana will today engage in a one-day tournamnet sponsored by Silvie’s General Store at the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) ground.
LEEDS, England, (Reuters) – Eoin Morgan and David Willey shone as England held their nerve to beat Australia by three wickets in a tense fourth one-day international at Headingley yesterday and level the series at 2-2.
(Trinidad Guardian) Twenty-one new Government Ministers and one Parliament Secretary were sworn into office yesterday morning as the new Cabinet for People’s National Movement administration.
Hi Everyone, The August holidays are over and it’s time to get back to ‘reality’.
Dear Editor, The government’s gun amnesty policy is well on its way.
SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – Singapore’s ruling party romped to a strong election victory yesterday and increased its share of the vote and seat tally as it brushed off an opposition challenge in the city state’s most hotly contested polls.
WELLINGTON, (Reuters) – New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has included recuperating all-rounders James Neesham and Corey Anderson in his squad for the three-test tour of Australia later this year.
Dear Editor, The act by the government to establish a Ministry of Social Cohesion gives the impression this administration is prepared to advance universal charters, conventions and laws and put programmes in place to make meaningful this concept which strives for greater inclusiveness and more civic participation, and creates opportunities for upward mobility.
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Police are seeking permission to question former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a political kickback scheme, the country’s Supreme Court said, in the sharpest sign yet that the popular politician could be dragged into the widening scandal.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Top-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic crushed defending U.S.
The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) weekend competitions sponsored by Carib Beer, Noble House Seafood’s and the New Building Society are set to continue today and tomorrow at venues in the city.
Dear Editor, It has been 11 days since we, the residents of the Melanie and Non Pareil have had water.
GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – Former Guatemalan President Otto Perez accused the United States on Wednesday of helping to topple him by interfering in the Central American country and endorsing a United Nations-backed anti-corruption commission.
It is said that actions speak louder than words and Deaf Theatre Guyana will provide proof of this come September 27 when it stages its annual production.
Dear Editor, Within recent weeks there have many editorials, letters and reports commenting on various aspects of the new government’s performance, or lack of.
Responding to consumer pressure, the fast food giant McDonald’s recently announced that it would remove eggs laid by caged hens from its food supply chain.
ACCRA, (Reuters) – Fourteen junior judges in Ghana have appealed to the Supreme Court against their suspension pending an investigation into alleged acts of bribery captured on video by an investigative journalist, their lawyer said.
I was browsing YouTube the other day and came across a video of H&M promoting the notion of re-fashioning and re-wearing the clothes in your wardrobe.
HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cuba said yesterday it would pardon and release 3,522 prisoners on the occasion of the Sept.
