Daily Archive: Tuesday, August 9, 2016

The Trinidad Civil Aviation Authority today said that Guyanese travelling to the US via Port of Spain will have to be screened by security there.

Police say they are investigating an armed robbery which occurred about 2100h.

Police are investigating the murder of Clint Peters, a miner, which occurred about 7 last night at Jackass Landing, Puruni River, Mazaruni.

(Reuters) – Delta Air Lines Inc said it was cancelling nearly 250 flights today as it looks to restore operations after a power outage hit its computer systems yesterday, causing the cancellation of about 1,000 flights.

Following requests, Stabroek News publishes below the address delivered by President David Granger on Sunday at the Cuffy 250 organisation symposium.

In its haste to save the country a few million dollars a month, the government single sourced a contract to store pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Public Health and while the company’s name was revealed, Minister of Public Health Dr George Norton would not provide the names of its principals or the duration of the contract.

The contentious parking system contract between City Hall and Smart City Solutions Inc.

The planned widening of the northern carriageway of Carifesta Avenue as part of upgrading works has been abandoned over cost and other considerations.

The relatives of gold miner Sean Williams, who was shot on Friday evening by a police constable responding to a report of domestic violence, are calling for a thorough investigation into the matter.

Samuel McIntyre, the suspected driver of the getaway car used by the men who gunned down taxi driver Orin David last week Monday, was yesterday charged with his murder.

Nazalena Natasha Houston, who was brutally mutilated, while her children were murdered by her former abusive partner, now has a new lease on life as she was recently the recipient of prosthetics, a gift from a group of New York-based Guyanese.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – The West Indies Cricket Board has finally confirmed all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite to lead a 13-man squad in two Twenty20s against India in Florida at month end but intimated that previous captain Darren Sammy’s form had not been good enough for him to retain his spot in the side.

The handling of the parking meters contract exhibits a dearth of democratic principles and a disdain for citizens that would lead to a feeling of exclusion and alienation from the decision-making process, Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc (TIGI) has stated.

Guyana’s ‘fittest man’, Dillon Mahadeo has proven to be amongst the best in the Caribbean.

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Private Sector Commission (PSC) of Guyana yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will allow the commission to harness technical advice and support in sustainable development and energy efficiency.

Concerns about the treatment and conditions of veterans of the Guyana Defence Force, the Guyana National Service and the Guyana People’s Militia have led the government to set up a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to ensure their proper welfare after service.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia,  CMC – Opener Leon Johnson is poised to play his first Test in 20 months as West Indies look to further strengthen but the third Test against India was set to bowl off here today amidst a threat of boycott and protests by local fans over the sacking of national icon Darren Sammy.

Mark ‘The People’s Choice’ Austin is unfazed about the change of his opponent for the August 27 card dubbed ‘Bad Intentions’.

Consultations started yesterday for the development of a National Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy (NSWMS) that is projected to result in the sustainable use of 40% of all generated waste by 2040.

A two-bedroom house suddenly collapsed on Sunday at Kilcoy Chesney Housing Scheme, placing a single mother, her three-year-old son and her cousin in jeopardy.

Different race same script for Team Evolution (TE). One day after placing 1-3 in the feature event of the Seven Seas criterium fixture in the National Park, the wheelsmen in their crisp black and white team kit took their talents to West Demerara on Sunday and once again swept the podium.

Chase Academy yesterday presented the trio of Ashmead Nedd, Qumar Torrington and Sachin Singh with financial tokens ahead of their West Indies Under-16 tour of England.

Retired High Court Judge Desmond Burch-Smith passed away on August 2 at the age of 77.

CAPE TOWN,  (Reuters) – Four South African cricketers, including former test wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile, have been handed bans ranging from seven to 12 years for attempting to fix matches, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced yesterday.

A youth appeared in a city court yesterday on a charge of trying to kill his father.

Vijay Arjunandan, a 37-year-old excavator operator of Crabwood Creek, on Thursday pleaded not guilty to manslaughter following the death of a boy at the Number 63 Beach, Corentyne.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic was reduced to tears after suffering a shock first round 7-6(4) 7-6(2) loss to Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro in the men’s Olympic tennis tournament on Sunday.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil,  CMC – Jamaica sprint star Usain Bolt has been encouraging the public especially Brazilians to come out and watch him make history for one last time at Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

The Guyana Fire Service yesterday afternoon averted what could have been a major fire at the Guyana Post Office building located on Robb Street, Georgetown.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – U.S. tennis powerhouse Serena Williams dispatched France’s Alize Cornet in two sets yesterday, ending a streak of weak family performances that saw older sister Venus eliminated from singles on Saturday and the pair knocked out in doubles on Sunday.

Jenny-Ann Crawford, who was allegedly caught with a quantity of cocaine hidden in her suitcase at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), was yesterday denied bail and remanded to prison on a drug trafficking charge.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) was taken aback by the comments made by the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc (GuySuCo) in a letter that appeared in the August 06, 2016 edition of Stabroek News under the authorship of the Corporation’s Senior Communications Officer, Ms Audreyanna Thomas.

BULAWAYO, (Reuters) – Craig Ervine scored a maiden test century to help Zimbabwe hold up New Zealand’s victory charge on day three of the second test and steer the home side to 305 for six in their first innings by stumps yesterday.

Dear Editor, I refer to the article titled, `Burnham was author of social cohesion, national unity – President’ (SN August 8). 

City Councillor Salima Bacchus-Hinds yesterday submitted her resignation from the Mayor and City Council, in order to take up a scholarship.

Dear Editor, Please help me propagate from my own words, an interpretation of the substance of His Excellency, President Brigadier David Granger’s message to the gathering at the `State Of Black African Guyana Conference’ at Critchlow Labour College on Sunday.

The commencement of the trial of the former public service minister Dr Jennifer Westford and ex-ministry personnel officer Margaret Cummings on charges of forgery and the attempted larceny of state vehicles, has been delayed once again pending a decision by the High Court.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – It wasn’t just Michael Phelps’ big win on Sunday that had people talking about the U.S.

QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) – A suicide bomber in Pakistan killed at least 70 people and wounded more than 100 yesterday in an attack on mourners gathered at a hospital in the southwestern city of Quetta, and Islamic State claimed responsibility.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – Brazilian gold medal hopes Agatha Bednarczuk and Barbara Seixas crushed Argentina in straight sets to qualify for the final 16, drawing on a lethal serve and the rapturous home crowd to seal an easy win.

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me the space in your newspaper to call on the Department of Culture to address an anomaly that occurred at the ‘Soiree’ on the West Coast of Berbice on July 31 last.

(Trinidad Guardian) – Coast Guard divers, police and Air Guard officers mounted a land, sea and air search in the choppy waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, after four people, including a nine-year-old child and a teenager, drowned in two separate incidents at Mayaro and Manzanilla.

PPP/C city councillor Bishram Kuppen yesterday repeated calls for a forensic audit to be conducted on what he says are the billions of dollars that are being spent by City Hall without any credible financial reports.

A family of four lost their abode and possessions when their house was burnt to the ground on Saturday afternoon.

Dear Editor, What word can we coin to describe the West Indies selectors of recent times?

BRASILIA (Reuters) – A Brazilian priest mentioned in the Catholic clergy sex abuse film Spotlight was found dead in a prison cell after he was arrested again for suspected paedophilia, authorities said yesterday.

 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fifty prominent Republican national security officials, including a former CIA director, yesterday called party nominee Donald Trump unqualified to lead the country and said he would be “the most reckless president in American history.”

LONDON,  (Reuters) – France midfielder Paul Pogba has rejoined Manchester United from Italian champions Juventus on a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year, the Premier League club said in a statement yesterday.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council must not allow civilians on both sides of the Syrian city of Aleppo to be cut off from humanitarian aid, the United States said yesterday as  Russia  accused Washington of politicizing a humanitarian issue.

The Demerara Cricket Club’s (DCC) Annual Summer Camp bowled off yesterday morning with a huge turnout as facilitators lauded the first-day attendance.

BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombian voters will reject a peace deal with Marxist FARC rebels in a public plebiscite, a poll by Ipsos Napoleon Franco showed on Monday, as the government sought to ratify a possible end to more than five decades of war at the ballot box.

Dear Editor, I would appreciate if the CEO of GTT could tell me what in the world I pay $20,000 each month for internet services for.

Cara Lodge celebrated its 20th Anniversary in the hospitality industry in Guyana on July 28 with an Awards ceremony and the announcement of two gifts of sponsorship.

Councillor of the Linden Mayor and Town Council Lennox Gasper has written to Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communities Emile McGarrell accusing the council of targeting Town Clerk Jennella Bowen instead of focusing its energies on improving the lives of Lindeners.

Dear Editor, In keeping with the president’s call for social cohesion, I want to share with you an unfortunate and unforgettable experience l had while leaving Guyana, which brought about social cohesion among passengers.

For what is unquestionably a landmark industrial relations engagement, the current wages and salaries talks between the government and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) are, at least up until now, proceeding in a decidedly low-key manner.

MANILA (Reuters) – Dozens of Philippine government and police officials turned themselves in yesterday, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte linked them to the drugs trade, stepping up a war on narcotics that has killed hundreds since he took office in June.

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Emperor Akihito, 82, in a rare video address to the public yesterday, said he worried that age may make it difficult for him to fully carry out his duties, remarks widely seen as suggesting he wants to abdicate.

Judging from the disastrous news surrounding the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the best thing that could happen to Latin American countries—or perhaps to all countries that apply to be hosts of future Olympic Games—is to lose their bids, and save themselves from a monumental waste of money.