Articles published on Monday, February 22, 2016
At about 0100h. today, the police say that Joseph Jaundoo, 42 years, of Santa Mission, Upper Demerara River, was involved in an altercation with another man at a wake-house at Santa Mission during which they were separated and Jaundoo went home.
Investigations are being conducted into a report of murder-suicide that occurred at about 1500h.
Clifford Reis, Banks DIH Limited Chairman/Managing Director paid homage to the Company’s pensioners at the annual Senior Citizens Luncheon held yesterday at Thirst Park.
President David Granger yesterday addressed a celebration of the Chinese New Year 2016 hosted at the New Thriving Restaurant, Georgetown by the Chinese Association of Guyana.
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo on Sunday announced a number of plans which the Administration has in store for residents of Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine), including plans to pave the Linden/Lethem roadway and launch a radio station for Indigenous communities.
(Reuters) – In a rollercoaster movie awards season with no clear favorite in the Oscars best picture race, there is one sure bet – Leonardo DiCaprio, one of the world’s biggest celebrities, will finally take home the best actor statuette on Sunday.
Junior Social Protection Minister Keith Scott and Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix did not take up their seats in the House today in keeping with a recent ruling by former acting Chief Justice Ian Chang that they could not sit in the National Assembly.
PPP members Kwame McCoy and Jason Abdulla along with former bodyguard Shawn Hinds appeared before a city court today where they were read a charge of assaulting activist Freddie Kissoon.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Former Jamaica prime minister PJ Patterson wants to see a heavy emphasis placed on the development and management of the successful West Indies Under-19 players in coming years.
(Trinidad Express) The lives of two families were forever changed on Saturday night when a tragic accident claimed the lives of 30-year-old, Jillian Amala St Bernard and 23-year-old Aleem Akaloo.
The onus is now on the David Granger administration to set up Commissions of Inquiry (CoI) into the deaths of former Minister of Agriculture Satyadeow ‘Sash’ Sawh and alleged extra-judicial killings they had lobbied for when in opposition, former President Donald Ramotar says.
Answers need to be provided on the mandate of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) as the original role conceived for the unit appears to have been totally abandoned and it is “out of control,” former Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran says.
Despite being convicted for matters linked to dishonesty, security consultant Allan Gates was an important witness in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) set up to investigate the death of political activist and scholar Dr Walter Rodney.
The opposition PPP has complained to the Norwegian government about comments by Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman that the party had farmed out all productive forests before leaving office and said it would support the suspension of projects if its concerns are not addressed.
Dear Editor, I have read only the newspaper reports of acting CJ Chang’s ruling on the eligibility of Ministers Felix and Scott to sit as members of the National Assembly (when will we get a High Court website to access court filings and decisions?)
Despite his denial, the Commission of Inquiry believed that then army pilot Gerry Gouveia transported Gregory Smith, the suspected killer of historian Dr Walter Rodney from Kwakwani to Nickerie, Suriname following the death.
An appeal by Guyanese attorney Rabi Sukul in the UK High Court against a decision by the Bar Standards Council to disbar him was dismissed last year, according to the decision seen by Stabroek News.
Dear Editor I want to say how gratified I am to have seen four cabinet ministers and many central government officials engaging with the public in Lethem at an outreach exercise today, Saturday February 20.
It was dream return for Gregory Richardson to the national setup as he fired Guyana to a 2-0 win over Suriname in their International Friendly fixture at the National Stadium in Providence last night.
Dear Editor, With the upcoming Local Government Elections next month, citizens of Georgetown will have the opportunity to elect a City Council that will proceed to select a Mayor from its ranks.
CHRISTCHURCH, (Reuters) – Joe Burns and Steve Smith capitalised on perfect batting conditions to score centuries as Australia reduced New Zealand’s lead to just seven runs at the end of day two of the second test yesterday.
Former president Forbes Burnham’s grip and absolute control over the Guyanese society was so firm and extensive that he de-humanised and belittled many Guyanese by compelling them to clean trenches, canals or drains, according to the report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) set up to investigate the death of political activist and scholar Dr Walter Rodney.
Since the start of the year, the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has launched a series of outreaches into key mining areas.
Dear Editor, We the executives of the Port Mourant Turf Club would like to respond with the facts to a letter published in the Kaieteur News on Sunday, February14 captioned ‘Concerned over the Port Mourant Turf Club’ written by a concerned horse owner.
From Clifton Ross in Barbados Shai Hope and Johnathan Carter cracked unbeaten centuries as the Barbados Pride left defending champs Guyana Jaguars needing 353 more runs to win with 10 wickets in hand and a day remaining in round seven of the 2015-16 PCL Regional 4-Day match at the Kensington Oval.
Dear Editor, The March 18 local government elections (LGE) will be a referendum on the APNU+AFC coalition, and this is unfortunate.
Inaugural losing finalists Showstoppers will face off with Shattaville Gunners in the finale of the 2nd annual Guinness of the Streets West Demerara Championships following semi-final wins Saturday.
Asian company Rong-An Inc has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for environmental authorisation to undertake large-scale logging in Berbice in an investment pegged at US$20 million.
(The Sports Xchange) – Guard Klay Thompson scored 32 points and forward Draymond Green recorded his NBA-leading 11th triple-double, allowing the Golden State Warriors to bounce back from their worst showing of the season with a 115-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday at Staples Center.
Dear Editor, The contract meter readers at Guyana Power and Light were promised the $50,000 bonus by Minister Patterson at the Christmas party.
A jury has been empanelled to deliberate in the case involving common law husband Prabhudyal Tarachand called Ramesh, who is indicted for the murder of his wife.
Dear Editor, In Sir Viv’s own words: Q “After a disappointing Test debut in Bangalore in november1974 (4and 3), it did not take long for you to arrive ‒192 not out in your second test in Delhi…” VR “My first Test was a rude awakening.
Mere hours after stepping off the plane, Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry headed straight to the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis gym yesterday.
Businessman Charles Henry will likely learn his fate on Wednesday when Justice Franklyn Holder sums up the Caracas murder trial to the jury at the Berbice Assizes.
(Reuters) – A Michigan man who worked as an Uber driver was under arrest yesterday in the fatal shooting of six people in Kalamazoo, as police investigated reports he may have driven customers of the car-hailing service the night of the rampage.
Dear Editor, The Childcare and Protection agency wishes to once again reaffirm its position regarding media reporting on matters involving children.
Residents of Matthews Ridge, Region 1 are expected to soon see an energy boost as government yesterday invited bids for a high-powered generator for use at the community’s Power and Light company.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – All-rounder Andre Russell grabbed three wickets to help fire Islamabad United into the final of the Pakistan Super League, with a 50-run victory over Darren Sammy’s Peshawar Zalmi’s in yesterdayay’s last semi-final.
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – General Motors Co will reconsider plans for new investment in Brazil if the economic and political situation does not improve, the company’s president Dan Ammann said in an interview published on Sunday.
A new batch of Sterling Products Ltd (SPL) workers on Thursday last graduated from its literacy programme.
Dear Editor, Guyana’s chief psychiatrist most recently called for the integration of mental health into primary care.
LA PAZ, (Reuters) – Bolivian President Evo Morales looked headed for defeat in a referendum on whether the leftist leader can seek a fourth term in office, according to exit polls and early results yesterday.
Half Mile Bulls and Retrieve Raiders will contest the final of the LABA/104.3 POWER FM Mash Championships following semi-final wins over Victory Valley Royals and Amelia Ward Jets respectively on Saturday.
Lethem outreach: Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo; Minister of State, Joseph Harmon; Minister of Social Protection, Volda Lawrence; Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson and Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix arrived in Lethem, Upper Takutu, Upper Essequibo (Region 9) on Saturday for the ‘ Public Day.’
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Bernie Sanders’ high-flying Democratic presidential campaign fell back to Earth on Saturday in Nevada.
(Trinidad Guardian) A National Gas Company (NGC) sub-contractor was found dead at her home on Friday afternoon by her husband, stabbed several times about the body.
By Vidyaratha Kissoon Edited from a version published on The Mosquito”: http:// gtmosquito.
Lodge Secondary and North Georgetown punched their tickets to the knockout round of the fourth annual Milo Schools’ U20 football tournament defeating Brickdam and St.
Just Call Me Boss looked like just another steed at the Rising Sun Turf Club yesterday.
Politikles
Dear Editor, Comments by Dr Rudi V Webster likening the state of West Indies cricket to the Titanic disaster brought forcibly home to me that even in the area of sports administration there are anomalies devoid of rationale.
LONDON, (Reuters) – London Mayor Boris Johnson threw his weight yesterday behind the campaign to leave the European Union, dealing a blow to David Cameron by increasing the chance British voters will ditch membership in a June referendum.
Dear Editor, On Friday, via the news media we learnt of the death of Harper Lee, the novelist whose book gave us a child’s-eye view of racial injustice in a small Southern town in the United States of America.
VATICAN CITY, (Reuters) – Pope Francis yesterday called for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty, saying the commandment “You shall not kill” was absolute and equally valid for the guilty as for the innocent.
The Lions Club of Durban Park in collaboration with Ming’s Optical presented spectacles to school children from West Ruimveldt Primary, Tucville Primary, Enterprise Primary, South Ruimveldt Primary and East Ruimveldt Primary on Wednesday.
Wednesday’s signing of a US$3m grant deal between Guyana and the World Bank is a significant development on two counts.
Last week’s article dealt briefly with the requirements for the appointment of auditors of companies.
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, yesterday, announced plans to pave the Linden/Lethem roadway and launch a radio station for Indigenous communities, at the third ‘Public Day’, held at the Tabatinga Community Ground.
A vehicle ended up turned over in the Carifesta Avenue trench last night after a collision.
