Daily Archive: Thursday, May 5, 2016

The American “Solidarity Forever” trade union battle song was meant to say it all: in unity there is working-class strength; strength to negotiate workers’ rights even though there should be no need to have to “bargain” for just rewards.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC-Organisers of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) are disputing statements from top government ministers in Guyana that Trinidad and Tobago  have been chosen to host the finals of the CPL.

(Trinidad Guardian) Test cricket returns to T&T with the fourth and final Test match against India being staged at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, from August 19-24.

After almost two hours of heated debate, government last evening passed the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) (Amendment) Bill despite pleas from the opposition that it should not be rushed and ought to be sent to a Select Committee.

Further legal action has been promised by the National Air Transport Association (NATA)  to stop the renaming of the Ogle Airport in an increasingly bitter struggle that has also drawn in President  David Granger.

With the introduction of its full-time cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, and special packages for cardiac evaluation, the Dr.

By Gaulbert Sutherland in Washington With a growing market for renewables, the Caribbean and Central America are being urged to diversify their fuel sources and the US yesterday unveiled US$10m in grant financing but Guyana was not listed as among the countries that could potentially benefit.

Investigations are currently being conducted into the circumstances surrounding a vehicular accident which occurred on Tuesday evening at Parfait Harmonie and claimed the life of a 36-year-old resident of the area.

A Great Diamond resident was yesterday charged and remanded to prison for allegedly committing a murder nine years ago.

Delon Henry, called ‘Nasty Man’ was yesterday sentenced to two years imprisonment and fined $100,000 at the closure of his trial in relation to a charge that he had in his possession on October 4, 2015, at Agricola, a .38 revolver and eight live matching rounds of ammunition without being the holder of the necessary licences.

Jamal Murphy, the alleged consignee of the variety of guns and ammunition found at the GNIC Wharf on May 8, 2015, was yesterday found not guilty of two charges of illegal possession of munitions.

Bosai Minerals Group (Guyana) Inc has been fined $1.5m for an oil spill that made its way into the Demerara River.

The Ogle Airport Inc launched a new $10.5M Light Aircraft Parking Ramp at the airport yesterday that is set to hold a maximum of 10 aircraft for operators who do not have access to permanent hangar facilities.

Director of Sport, Christopher Jones stated that “it is a dawn of a new era”, noting that no longer will the achievements of sportsmen and women go unnoticed.

A businessman was robbed of $2.9M cash on Tuesday morning when he was attacked by two armed bandits a short distance away from the Ruimveldt Police Station.

Minister of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine yesterday afternoon said that Trinidad and Tobago has outbid Guyana for this year’s CPL T20 cricket finals but said that no official word has come from the organizers.

Facing flooding in their community, residents of Kara Kara, Mackenzie, Linden, yesterday blamed Bosai Minerals Inc, claiming that the company’s negligence was what had caused the disaster.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies have slumped to third spot in the International Cricket Council’s Twenty20 rankings, just a month after emphatically winning the Twenty20 World Cup in India.

While recent rainfall compounded by a broken tailings pond in a nearby mining area caused Mahdia to experience flash flooding over the weekend, the situation is now under control as the water has since receded Regional Chairman Bonaventure Fredricks has said.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Batting legend Brian Lara wants to see the return of the likes of Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, for next month’s Tri-Nations Series involving Australia and South Africa.

A businesswoman from Eteringbang was yesterday brought before the court and remanded to prison for allegedly having cocaine in her possession.

Cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the prisons have been cut by half since the implementation of the Directly Observed Treatment Short programme (DOTS), according to Chief Medical Officer Dr Shamdeo Persaud.

(The Sports Xchange) – Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was impressed with his club’s mental toughness on Tuesday.

There are plans in the making to institute alternative sentences in the hopes of reducing overcrowding in the prisons, according to Chief Probation and Social Services officer Forbes Munroe.

KOLKATA, India,  CMC – Irrepressible West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell played a small cameo with the bat, grabbed four wickets and bowled a remarkable final over as Kolkata Knight Riders shot to the top of the Indian Premier League with a tense seven-run victory over Kings XI Punjab here yesterday.

LONDON, CMC – Left-hander Chesney Hughes struck his second first class hundred in three games and the ninth of his career, as Derbyshire’s encounter with Northamptonshire in the English County Championship finished in a tame draw here yesterday.

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) application to Magistrate Judy Latchman to summons journalist Travis Chase and a station manager to testify in the trial of self-confessed drug trafficker Barry Dataram was yesterday placed on hold.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Tuesday announced that it had recorded a 19% decrease in serious crimes for the first four months of the year as compared to the same period last year.

(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors held the Portland Trail Blazers to three field goals over the final 8:58 of the game on Tuesday, rallying from an 11-point deficit to record a 110-99 victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference semi-finals.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – The Melbourne Renegades are considering bringing back Chris Gayle for another ‘Big Bash’ cricket tournament despite the furore the West Indies batsman caused by asking a reporter out on a date during a televised interview.

First Lady, Sandra Granger on Tuesday afternoon declared open an Information Technology (IT) and vocational skills training programme for the youths of Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara.

A 21-year-old man appeared in court yesterday charged with assaulting his mother after she told him to go and get a job.

Dear Editor I read with keen interest an article in Kaieteur News April 28, 2016 under the caption, ‘Crime Chief not amused by criticism of confessions obtained by police’.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – Zimbabwe will host India for three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches in June, the country’s cricket board said on Tuesday.

Dear Editor, I was reading a newspaper and I saw an article captioned ‘Linden Monuments’ with photographs of two locomotive shells, among others.

The common-law wife of Anthony David, one of the men accused of the robbery of Justice Nicola Pierre and her spouse, on Tuesday corroborated her husband’s claim that he was at home on the night of the attack.

MELBOURNE,(Reuters) – Shaun Marsh has become the third Australian test player in three days to head home from the Indian Premier League after suffering a back injury playing for Kings XI Punjab.

Dear Editor, Language is the foundation of culture, for it is a crucial tool of cultural and group identity.

(Trinidad Express) A Guyanese mother was one of two people who appeared in court on Tuesday charged with stealing stuffed toys including those of television characters “Spongebob” and “Barney” from a mini-mart.

Thirty-seven more Guyana Police Force ranks have completed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Induction Course.

Following the rescheduling of fixtures due to the consistent rainfall, the 22nd edition of the Mayor’s Cup Football Championship will commence on Saturday at the Victoria Community ground.

Dear Editor, Over the past few months I have noticed that the Private Sector Commission has woken from its years of slumber with a strident voice on several issues.

The New Amsterdam Town Council last week ordered the closure of two Chinese restaurants after surprise inspections uncovered unsanitary conditions at both businesses.

The Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) will stage their u-17 finale tomorrow at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground in Linden.

Dear Editor, Apparently David Hinds has invoked the wrath of the AFC for daring to offer some constructive criticism.

A musician and labourer was last Tuesday granted bail after denying that he stole over $200,000 in goods and cash.

Fifty commemorative Golden Jubilee coins are up for grabs as GuyOil rolls out its promotions for the 50th independence anniversary celebrations, a release on behalf of the company said.

Dear Editor, Setting the record straight: – if Donkey City was bad for the vendors then, well it’s bad for them now without proper preparations.

Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) will be hosting the DC Jammers Basketball Team out of the United States of America for four exhibition matches during the month of May.

Two persons were last week fined $140,000 each for trying to smuggle birds out of the country.

The third annual Stag Beer West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) League Championship will officially resume today with a doubleheader at the Den Amstel Community ground The first matchup will witness Young Achievers facing off with Vege Boyz from at 13:30hrs.

Dear Editor, It is indeed a brilliant decision to have the Stabroek Market area cleaned, cleared and restored, but at the same time, I hope this venture is not only for the month of May and it returns to what it used to be after that.

Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) President Junior Hercules has been selected by the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) as the country’s representative at an International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Workshop in Puerto Rico from 6th to 8th May, 2016.

Dear Editor, I simply felt insulted when I read in the press of April 21st (Kaieteur News), that the Guyanese community in New York had invited Baroness Amos to be a guest of honour of the New York celebrations.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s chances of remaining in office plummeted yesterday after a key senator recommended the leftist leader face an impeachment trial and a top prosecutor said she should be included in a vast corruption investigation.

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an initiative that will allow applicants more flexibility in picking up their visas and immigration packets. 

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Mining companies Vale SA and BHP Billiton were hit with a 155 billion-real ($43.5 billion) civil lawsuit for the collapse of a dam at a mine last year that killed 19 people and caused damage that prosecutors said was comparable to BP’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

ANZAC, Alberta,  (Reuters) – A massive wildfire that has forced the evacuation of all 88,000 people from the western Canadian oil city of Fort McMurray and burned down 1,600 structures has the potential to destroy much of the town, authorities said yesterday.

Dear Editor, During the last two Budget debates, whenever the opposition questioned the inaction of government to either enforce legislation or to implement certain programmes, the mantra that has emanated from the government side of the House has always been, “You’ve been in power for 23 years and you didn’t do it.”

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ZURICH, Switzerland, CMC – Popular former CONCACAF boss Jeffrey Webb is facing a life ban from football after FIFA’s ethics committee opened formal proceedings against him, relating to his recent guilty plea to corruption charges in a United States court last year.

Having just endured a crippling drought marked by significant loss of crops and savannah fires,  Region Nine must now look to guard against water-borne diseases that could affect residents now that the rains have returned, bringing with them the possibility of contamination of the shallow wells persons normally use to access potable water.

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