Daily Archive: Sunday, July 24, 2016

GROS ISLET, St Lucia,  CMC – St Lucia Zouks defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors by nine wickets in the 23rd game of the Caribbean Premier League at the Darren Sammy National Stadium here today.

NORTH SOUND, Antigua,  CMC – West Indies’ batting collapsed for the second time in as many days as India crushed them by an innings and 92 runs inside four days in the opening Test here today, to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.

Police yesterday detained two more persons as they continued to try to unravel the motive behind the gruesome shooting to death of two men and a teenage boy, whose bodies were discovered at Kokerite Savannah, Mibicuri Creek, on Friday.

Riverstown, a village on the Essequibo Coast, is pressed between Pomona and Airy Hall.

Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman said on Thursday that the State Assets Recovery Unit (SARU) is operating legally and despite its inability to prosecute persons, it is currently doing investigative work which is part of its mandate.

The body of a stevedore attached to the John Fernandes Limited, Water Street wharf was retrieved from the Demerara River on Thursday evening, more than a day after he was involved in a freak accident.

Due diligence is currently being done on two firms that had bid to rehabilitate the Moco-Moco hydropower facility and the project should be completed by the end of 2018, Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson says.

No one knows Imagine talking to a friend on the phone while thousands of dollars are pressed to your ears and no one knows it. 

Regrettable underperformance Readers would have no doubt readily gleaned from the subject matter which was addressed in last Sunday’s column, whether it was a boon for Guyana or a regrettable loss as I had represented it, for a country of its size, vulnerability, and poverty, which was also exceptionally well endowed with forest resources, to be seemingly boastful of its historically comparative low deforestation rate.

For many who receive a breast cancer diagnosis, hearing from others who have survived it can be a great source of comfort and support.

Elie Wiesel, Auschwitz survivor, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died recently at the age of 87.

After more than half a century of practice, Dr Gladstone Mitchell has hung up his stethoscope, but he wants local politicians to stop interfering in the policy decisions, made by medical professionals that are aimed at developing the nation’s healthcare system.

Patrons of the current T20 matches in the CPL, whether at the stadiums or via television, are witnessing a non-stop array of diversions – carnival outfits; steelband music; scantily clad dancers; one-handed catches by spectators; individual mask contests; etc – that mostly begin before the first ball has been bowled and often continue long after. 

There is nothing unusual about seeing, on a typical morning, a line at the Passport Office so long it meanders around the corner of Camp, into Barrack Street.

With hundreds turning up each day at the Central Immigration and Passport Office to apply for passports, many have been forced to endure hours of waiting, jostle for numbers to get into the line, exposure to the rain and sun or worse, told to come back the next day.

Despite failing to win the girls team title Guyana yesterday retained the overall team title at the annual junior Maples Caribbean squash championships for an incredible and unprecedented 12th successive year.

The National Population and Housing Census was conducted in 2012. Published in 2014, it showed a decrease in the population from 751,223 in 2002 to 746,955 in 2012.

President David Granger has voiced disagreement with some of the requirements outlined in the dress codes for entry into government buildings and says that the focus should be on serving the public and not on what is worn.

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – Wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich struck his second half-century in only his third Test but West Indies were staring at a possible innings defeat after being forced to follow-on by India, on the second day of the opening Test here yesterday.

Earlier this month Caricom heads of government met in Georgetown. Among the many issues they considered was Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.

A severed leg and arm suspected to be that of missing miner, Shawn Clarke have been discovered, and the police have detained two persons for questioning into his disappearance.

Bounty Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), Hikers and GCC Vintage secured contrasting wins when the Lucozade Indoor Hockey Championship continued on Friday at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

The Indian High Commission in Guyana, especially through the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) in Georgetown, has exposed Guyanese audiences to a variety of Indian performances and cultural forms.

The suspect who has been arrested in connection with the murder of Gafoor’s manager Terry Lackhan has since admitted to the crime and the police are hunting for his accomplice.

In this week’s edition of In Search of West Indies Cricket, Roger Seymour concludes his examination of Sir Vivian Richards, the  dragon.

Riddim Squad and Camptown secured walkover wins when the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Stag Beer League continued yesterday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground in Bourda.

The final game between world chess champion Magnus Carlsen and his world championship challenger Sergey Karjakin ended disappointingly in a draw after 19 moves at the 2016 Bilbao Masters Final in Spain on Thursday.

Two persons who recently faced attempted murder charges are expected to be charged with the capital offence soon after the victim, Sherwin Johnson, succumbed to his injuries on Friday.

Wolf Warriors Masters secured an upset win over Floodlights Softball Cricket team last Sunday when the Wolf’s Warriors Challenge Cup softball tournament continued at various venues.

If I had a ‘Granger’ ($5000 bill) for every time I heard a woman say ‘I just want to get toned.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – St Lucia Zouks closed in on the top four when they cruised to their second straight home win with an easy seven-wicket verdict over Barbados Tridents in the Caribbean Premier League here yesterday.

Attorney General (AG) Basil Williams has completed a review of the parking meter contract and would be briefing the Cabinet when it meets on Tuesday.

KABUL (Reuters) – Twin explosions tore through a demonstration by members of Afghanistan’s mainly Shi’ite Hazara minority in Kabul yesterday, killing at least 80 people and wounding more than 230 in a suicide attack claimed by Islamic State.

BYDGOSZCZ, Poland, CMC – Title-holder Jaheel Hyde ran virtually unchallenged in the 400 metres hurdles to give Jamaica a second gold medal at the IAAF World Under-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz  last night.

The recent passage of the telecommunications liberalisation bill is a step in the right direction and it will ensure that Guyanese have access to up to date technology and freer communication, according to President Granger.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Recent attacks on civilians in the US and Europe have exposed a gap in the intelligence community’s efforts to track suspected extremists and prevent mass killings, a half dozen American, British and French counterterrorism officials told Reuters.

Male Black-spotted Barbets have an orange-red forehead and throat and a yellow chest with brown streaks on the side of the belly.

Three Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo seniors were last week honoured by members of Building Bridges Foundation.

The combination of canned corned beef and pasta is another one of those food-fast dishes.

MORZINE, France, (Reuters) – Chris Froome enhanced his reputation as one of the best Tour de France riders when he virtually secured his third title, holding on to his overall lead in the last competitive stage, won by Spain’s Ion Izagirre yesterday.

EL CALAFATE, Argentina (Reuters) – Facing corruption probes that threaten to land her behind bars, former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez described her growing legal troubles as part of a “persecution” of progressive Latin American leaders that has boosted the right in the region.

ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan tightened his grip on Turkey yesterday, ordering the closure of thousands of private schools, charities and other institutions in his first decree since imposing a state of emergency after the failed military coup.

Dear Editor, Last Thursday, July 21, the Region Five Regional Democratic Council (RDC) was once again prevented from conducting its statutory meeting.

MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – Joe Root’s masterful 254 and three early wickets for Chris Woakes put England in a commanding position on the second day of the second test against Pakistan at Old Trafford on yesterday.

Dear Editor, I note the letter from Mr EB John – ‘GRA employees are not public servants’ – in SN of Saturday, July 23.

On July 6, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, accompanied by Minister Sydney Allicock and Dane Gobin, CEO of Iwokrama, visited the Iwokrama International Centre and the Iwokrama Forest.

CARACAS (Reuters) – An appeal hearing into Venezuela’s most prominent jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez ended yesterday, with he and supporters saying the nearly 14-year sentence for inciting violence should be immediately overturned.

Last week I have received calls and visits from gardening friends complaining about insects and pests having a feast on their leaves and plants.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Heavy rain in China has killed at least 87 people and forced thousands from their homes, state media reported yesterday.

The Mayor & City Council seems to lurch from one embarrassment to the next.