Daily Archive: Friday, February 26, 2016

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Guyana Jaguars, replying to Windward Islands Volcanoes’ 216, were 44 for two at the close on the opening day of their eighth round game in the Regional Four-Day Championship at the Beausejour Cricket Stadium here today.

Notwithstanding recent protests at Linden by relatives and friends of persons who have been charged with serious crimes including murder, armed robbery and rape and who have been agitating for the removal of Commander Senior Superintendent Calvin Brutus of ‘E’ Division (Linden/Kwakwani), the Division is forging ahead with its Community Outreach Programmes in keeping with the Police Force’s Social Crime Prevention Programme.

ZURICH, (Reuters) – Selected quotes from Swiss Gianni Infantino’s first news conference after the former UEFA general secretary was elected president of scandal-hit world soccer’s governing body FIFA on Friday: “I will work tirelessly to bring football back to FIFA and FIFA back to football, this is what we have to do.

APNU+AFC ministers Winston Felix and Keith Scott can once more sit in the National Assembly, according to Attorney-General Basil Williams, who has secured an interim stay of execution on a recent ruling that they could not hold seats as non-elected members.

The Justice for Walter Rodney Committee yesterday said that now that President David Granger has commented on the findings of the report into the death of Walter Rodney it was incumbent upon him to release it to the public.

Former employees of Centrin display their dismissal letters outside the company’s compound, Point Lisas, Couva, yesterday, where they called on Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley to intervene on their behalf.

ZURICH, (Reuters) – Soccer’s world governing body approved the deepest reforms in its 112-year history today in an attempt to put years of scandal and crisis behind it and transform itself into a trusted, modern sporting organisation.

KINGSTON, (Reuters) – Jamaica’s opposition narrowly won a general election on Thursday, with its message of deep tax cuts and massive job creation winning over voters weary of years of tough IMF-mandated austerity measures.

A bandit was shot dead last night by his accomplice during a robbery at a gas station on the West Coast of Berbice.

Community Policing Groups (CPGs) are pivotal to the ongoing war on crime and violence but should not be seen as a parallel police force, President David Granger said yesterday.

Amidst loud wails, former television cameraman Andre Hetsberger was yesterday sentenced to 25 years in jail after a jury unanimously found him guilty of raping a 13-year-old girl.

A Kildonan Village, Corentyne handyman has succumbed after being wounded during a row outside a village shop.

Malvin Taylor, who was accused of attempting to murder his wife Sharon Taylor and her sister Michelle Richards in 2011, was yesterday cleared of the charges after the complainants declined to proceed with the matters.

Delinquent parents, particularly fathers who do not contribute to their children’s upkeep will be pursued by the Ministry of Social Protection this year and they will be taken to court.

-24 hr daycare among plans mooted A young flight officer with the Benschop for Mayor campaign is hoping to best a contractor who is running for the governing coalition and a teacher representing the PPP/C in constituency six of Georgetown at the March 18 Local Government Elections.

Money should be released shortly to ensure the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has the equipment necessary for its functioning, according to President David Granger.

Secretary-General of the Union of South American States (UNASUR), Ernesto Samper, yesterday invited President David Granger to join the South American Defence Council and to speak on the issues of Security and Defence in relation to small States and the Caribbean, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said.

Guyanese and Surinamese rice millers have decided to jointly advocate on common issues affecting the industry in both countries and plan to lobby for increased access to the Colombia market while warning that only about 60% of the normal crop would be harvested this year as a result of the drought.

Canadian firm Guyana Goldfields Inc has produced 21,855 ounces of gold so far for the year at its Aurora gold mine in Region Seven with total gold production since September last year being 57,757 ounces.

Chinese-owned bauxite miner Bosai is facing severe challenges on the international market but remains optimistic, a company official told President David Granger on Thursday.

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) is being “kicked about like a political football,” according to financial investigation expert Dr.

ZURICH, (Reuters) – Crisis-hit world football governing body FIFA faces one of the most important days in its 112-year history when it elects a new leader today hoping to usher in a fresh era after decades of tawdry controversy.

City Hall has been called upon to reverse a published decision to provide housing for its staff on a property in Bel Air Park.

A Cummings Street, Alberttown resident was yesterday remanded to prison after it was alleged that he robbed a mother and her daughter of over $300,000 worth of items in an attack on Republic Day.

Slingerz FC maintained their position atop the League Finale section of the GFF Stag Beer Elite League, dismantling the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) 7-1 on Wednesday at the Tucville Community Ground.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has asked police to conduct further investigations into a report by a 16-year-old Lethem resident, who has accused members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) of raping her.

Almost one month after Finance Minister Winston Jordan announced that Government would await the completion of collective bargaining before announcing an increase in wages and salaries for public servants, the Guyana Public Service Union is still to update the public on the process.

Charged with pulling a knife on his sister and threatening to kill her, Calvin Brown was yesterday remanded to prison.

Late Assistant Commissioner of Police Balram Persaud, who died weeks after being involved in a vehicular accident, will be cremated on Sunday.

Under 18 and under 20 athletes hopeful for places in Guyana’s team to the 45th CARIFTA Games in Grenada over the Easter weekend, will have their final chance to impress this weekend at the National Track and Field Centre.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) will serve in the capacity as an observer for the much-anticipated FIFA elections which is slated to commence today in Zurich, Switzerland.

A ‘B’ Field, Sophia youth was wounded during a drive-by shooting on Wednesday evening.

A Sheriff Street, Campbellville resident on Wednesday appeared in court, accused of stealing money from a taxi driver, and was placed on $50,000 bail.

Net-rockers grounded Eagles by a 4-2 score line when the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) 1st Division League continued on Wednesday at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground in Linden.

LONDON, (Reuters) – A proposal to allow established professional boxers to compete in the Olympic Games in Rio this year is farcical, one of Britain’s leading boxing administrators said.

A youth was yesterday granted bail by a city court after he denied charges of breaking and entering and robbery.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica Scorpions head coach Junior Bennett says he is not concerned about his future despite the side’s recent poor run of results.

In light of the materials from the demolished Aurora School on the Essequibo Coast disappearing, Chairman of Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) Daveanand Ramdatt believes that the theft could have been prevented if stronger monitoring systems were in place.

The Guyana Water Incor-porated (GWI) recently wrapped up a six- day visit to Region Nine to analyse the effects of the El Niño weather condition and the utility is working on the necessary interventions.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Red Force head coach, Gus Logie, says his side are wary of the threat presented by Under-19 World Cup star, Alzarri Joseph, who will spearhead Leeward Islands Hurricanes attack in their Regional four-day contest at the weekend.

Minister in the Ministry of Social Protection, Keith Scott has expressed satisfaction with the working environment at the recently opened Teleperformance Call Centre at Robb and Camp streets in Georgetown.

(WICB) St. John’s, ANTIGUA – Up to January 2016, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is reporting that at least 20 of its senior players at the first class level, men and women and now three of the winning under 19 team members have benefitted from the relationship with Scotiabank and the Kiddy Cricket Programme.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia vice captain David Warner has accused New Zealand fans of going “too far” in their abuse of the tourists during the two-test series which concluded on Wednesday.

(The Sports Xchange) – Point guard Stephen Curry scored 42 points and shooting guard Klay Thompson added 33 points as the Golden State Warriors rallied to defeat the Miami Heat 118-112 at AmericanAirlines Arena on Wednesday.

CHRISTCHURCH, (Reuters) – New Zealand’s 2-0 series defeat on home pitches by Australia was a disappointing end to the Brendon McCullum era and showed the Black Caps have work to do if they hope to consistently challenge the top test nations.

Fruta Conquerors climbed into the second position in the League Finale section of the GFF Stag Beer Elite League, downing Buxton United 2-1 on Wednesday at the Tucville Community Ground.

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to a letter published in the Wednesday February 24, 2016 edition of your newspaper, captioned ‘Officials would not deal with issue of child being beaten by teacher’ which was written by Mr Michael Mc Garrell.

Dear Editor, Most of what Mr Charles Sohan wrote in your edition yesterday [Feb 24] entitled, ‘Turning around a farm-based corporation operating at a loss is unheard of ,’ is so accurate.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – South Africa’s Aaron Phangiso has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action just weeks before the left-arm spinner will represent the national side at the World Twenty20 in India.

Dear Editor, Below is a copy of a letter sent to Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder signed by 67 Wales sugar workers, whose employment status was brought to an end arbitrarily earlier this month.

(Reuters) – Apple Inc yesterday struck back in court against a U.S.

Nearly there: The City Engineer’s Office in the City Hall compound is nearly restored and cuts an elegant picture.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle faces a “significant” stint on the sidelines after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back, the country’s cricket board said yesterday.

ZURICH, Switzerland, CMC – Troubled continental governing body, CONCACAF, yesterday signed off a six-point package of reforms designed to enhance its overall governance structure and guard against future corruption scandals.

Dear Editor,   The PPP/C always viewed and used the budget as an economic tool and instrument for managing available resources to meet the needs of our people in communities across our country.

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United States presented a draft U.N.

BARCELONA, (Reuters) – Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton hailed his ‘fantastic’ Mercedes after wrapping up the first pre-season test with another 99 laps before lunchtime yesterday.

Here are some relevant definitions from one of my old-time dictionaries.

SEATTLE, (Reuters) – A boy on a vacation with his dying father was back home in Arizona yesterday, days after the 7-year-old suffered a dog allergy attack and the family was removed from a flight home to applause from passengers, his mother said.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – An Argentine prosecutor who died last year just days after accusing then-President Cristina Fernandez of covering up Iran’s alleged role in the bombing of a Jewish center was apparently murdered, an official investigating the case said yesterday.

CHRISTCHURCH, (Reuters) – Australia coach Darren Lehmann has praised his team’s refurbished batting order for taking the pressure off a depleted bowling attack by scoring big totals in the test series sweep over New Zealand.

TORONTO, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Climate change is pushing fish toward the planet’s North and South poles, robbing traditionally poorer countries closer to the Equator of crucial natural resources, U.S.

PHNOM PENH, (Reuters) – Cambodia’s prime minister yesterday called for a bigger effort to curb illicit timber trade, saying he had ordered military police to fire rockets from helicopters if they saw illegal loggers at work.

Dear Editor, I would like to seek clarification from Mr Anand Goolsarran on whether the contents of a news article that appeared in the KN on February 23 headlined ‘Audit report…NICIL sells hotel to Roraima Airways for $138M’ correctly reflects the findings of his forensic audit of NICIL, and whether the news article has excluded any other pertinent information used by Mr Goolsarran to draw his conclusion.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Federal police raided the offices of Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau SA yesterday and summoned its chief executive to testify on suspicion the company evaded hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes.

(Reuters) – An employee killed up to four people and wounded as many as 20 others in a shooting spree that ended at his work site in Hesston, Kansas yesterday where he was shot and killed by authorities, the local sheriff told reporters.

Spills and thrills: Football playing yesterday with a water bottle after school on the East Street Avenue.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep on Thursday said her “We’re all Africans” comment was taken out of context, writing in the Huffington Post about the controversy she sparked up amid Holly-wood’s ongoing diversity debate.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s foreign minister said yesterday he is willing to consider international participation in investigating possible war crimes during the 26-year Tamil insurgency.

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 656’s trading results showed consideration of $27,155,061 from 1,191,587 shares traded in 11 transactions as compared to session 655’s trading results, which showed consideration of $21,204,040 from 517,465 shares traded in 35 transactions.

(ICC) The International Cricket Council yesterday named a 31-member match officials’ team for the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, which runs from 8 March to 3 April.

Leftist populism continues to lose ground in Latin America. Last Sunday, voters in Bolivia rejected President Evo Morales’ attempt at constitutional reform to allow him to run for a third consecutive presidential term in 2019.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell has been dropped for Jamaica Scorpions’ eighth round Regional four-day championship contest against Barbados Pride beginning here today.

Dear Editor, I was heartened to see the many condemnations of GPL’s disconnection notice in SN of December 30 last year, informing the public of a reconnection fee of $3,200 and the payment of an increased security deposit 6 times the average monthly bill.

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