Daily Archive: Sunday, November 27, 2016

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – Superstar Chris Gayle announced his arrival in the Bangladesh Premier League like only he can, hitting a boundary-studded cameo to help propel Chittagong Vikings to a nine-wicket win over Rangpur Riders here Sunday.

PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump tweeted on Sunday that besides winning the Electoral College “in a landslide” in the Nov.

An East Ruimveldt resident is in a serious condition at the GPHC, after being shot thrice about his body by a licenced firearm holder about 02:00 hrs this morning at the Wings and Things Bar, located at Mandela Avenue, the police said in a release.

(Trinidad Guardian) Perhaps it was her heightened hearing as a result of being visually impaired, but Alicia Lalite could hear me approaching while standing in the doorway of the PhD Business Administration Office at the Department of Management Studies building, University of the West Indies (UWI), St Augustine.

The allocation of land at ‘Pradoville 2’ was a clandestine arrangement that was handled personally by former housing minister Irfaan Ali, according to the findings of a recently completed forensic audit, which has said that a criminal case for malfeasance can be made against the PPP/C Cabinet members who benefited.

After visiting Central Mackenzie, the World Beyond Georgetown continued on to Speightland, which is just past the old Aluminium Factory.

Defending champ St. Stephens’s, West Ruimveldt, Enterprise and North Georgetown were amongst the winners when the 3rd Annual Smalta Girls Pee Wee Championship commenced yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, on Carifesta Avenue.

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro was yesterday hailed as a friend to Guyana by local political leaders, who said he would be remembered as an inspiration for his revolutionary commitment and generosity as a leader.

-a glut for Roberts, helmets for Jardine, Toussaint Toronto Lions and Queens Park Hockey Club secured lopsided wins in the Men’s Division when the Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Festival continued on Friday.

Seara Mohamed and Randy Rankarran were among the top performers at the recent Guyana Wado Ryu Karate Association (GWRKA) National Junior Championships held at Banks DIH, Thirst Park.

Members of an extended family of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD) are traumatized and in a state of shock after they were beaten and robbed yesterday morning when armed bandits invaded their home.

Demerara Bank Ltd’s Head Office and Corporate Banking Branch on Camp Street is now fully powered by solar energy.

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe,  CMC – Captain Jason Holder said West Indies were “gutted” by their elimination from the Tri-Nations Series but urged his players to use the disappointment as time for personal reflection as they tried to regroup.

Deputy Mayor Sherod Duncan says he is ready to contest for the post of Mayor if called upon by his party to do so.

MOHALI, India, (Reuters) – Jonny Bairstow’s composed 89 helped England survive some poor top order shot-making and reach 268 for eight at the close on the first day of the third test against India on Saturday.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC – Isaiah Rajah stroked a half-century on debut while opening partner Kyle Hope extended his rich vein of form, but a clatter of wickets towards the close undermined Trinidad and Tobago Red Force’s superiority on the second day of their Regional Four-Day clash with Leeward Islands Hurricanes here Saturday.

The Gray Kingbird is a large flycatcher with a black face mask, gray upperparts and mostly white underparts.

Beterverwagting (BV)/Triumph United defeated Buxton Stars 2-1 when the National Milling Company (NAMILC0) Thunderbolt Flour U17 Championship continued yesterday in the East Coast of Demerara zone.

Calling the D’Urban Park project a “monumental scandal and cover-up,” PPP/C member Gail Teixeira yesterday said that her party will continue to probe until all the outstanding questions are answered.

In an attempt to get the monkey that is the previous council’s debt off its back the Linden Town Council has applied to the Ministry of Communities for a bailout of $200 million.

The Guyana Senior Basketball team lost their opening fixture in the Jamaica Tri-Nation Invitational Series, going down to their Jamrockers 83-77 on Friday at the Jamaica National Indoor Sports Centre.

The recommendations made by Director of The Fraud Company Dr Sam Sittlington to improve the functioning of the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) have been implemented.

Being able to identify the policy changes that will transform the future is normally far from easy.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Opener John Campbell’s half-century averted disaster for Jamaica Scorpions but they remained in trouble against a fired-up Barbados Pride on a rain-affected second day of their third round game in the Regional Four-Day Championship here Saturday.

Pachira aquatica commonly called Chinese Money Tree originated in East Asia: Japan, Taiwan and China. 

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates,  CMC – Three-time World champion Lewis Hamilton set the stage for a dramatic final race of the Formula One season when he grabbed pole over nemesis and Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, in final qualifying at Yas Marina here Saturday.

Residents of Port Kaituma in the North West District are frustrated over the damage to their crops wreaked by cows that are allowed to stray all over the community and graze at will.

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill, but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Capital assets In less than one week, trading in the Guyana Stock Market will enter the final month of the year. 

Growing up, Popeye the Sailorman was one of my favourite cartoons.

Conceived with the goal of empowering youths who are in trouble with the law, Enhanced Potential to Inspire Change (EPIC)–Guyana, a recently formed non-governmental organization (NGO) is resolute in its efforts to advocate for the reform of juvenile justice system.

Dear Editor, I hereby extend deepest sympathy to the people, the Communist Party and the Government of Cuba on the passing of Fidel Castro, the leader of the most significant revolution in our hemisphere.

Introduction      Today’s column furthers the discussion of the fiscal break-even price for crude oil.

ADELAIDE, (Reuters) – Australia took firm control of the day-night third test on Saturday when they reduced South Africa to 194 for six at the close on day three, only 70 runs ahead of their hosts.

Eight local companies and personalities were recognised for their work in the development of the tourism industry on Friday evening, when the Ministry of Business in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority hosted the ninth annual Tourism Awards and Dinner at the Guyana Marriott Hotel.

Dear Editor, I refer to Sunday Stabroek’s report of November 20, featuring the GHRA statement on the Hamilton Green pension bill, which touched on Mr Green’s connection with political repression and the mass exodus of Guyanese, amongst other things.

The world woke up to the news yesterday that Fidel Castro had died.

(Gracenote) – Scoreboard at lunch on the third day in the second and final Test between New Zealand and Pakistan today in Hamilton, New Zealand.

With the first anniversary of the death of Joy Thomas approaching, her grieving grandmother takes comfort in knowing that the woman accused of trafficking her is behind bars and she is calling on the authorities to ensure that the victim in the case remains safe.

Buxton United got their Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League campaign off to the perfect start, edging Monedderlust FC 3-2 on Friday at the Tucville Community ground.

Last week I discussed in detail about the macronutrient: protein and following the publication, I got an email questioning whether or not protein shakes are best for meal replacement.

I do not like reminiscing about the old days; that immediately marks you as entering your dotage.

Dear Editor,   The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a good time for us to assess the status of women as it relates to violence against women and girls and generally.

-11th  game drawn From Donald Duff in New York When the 12th and final match of the FIDE Agon Limited-sponsored world title match between defending champion Magnus Carlsen and challenger Serjey Karjakin takes place tomorrow, both players realise that a win will be enough to land the first prize and the accolade of world champion.

In recent days, I made a brief appearance in Orlando hosting a Caribbean American Passport Connection (CAPC) function honouring Guyanese immigrants who had made important contributions to Florida. 

ON the east side of Main Street, sandwiched between State House and what was once the Cambridge Hotel, stands one of Georgetown’s most handsome buildings.

Dear Editor, I read with interest your policy statement which was written some thirty years ago when the Stabroek News first came into existence.

Reviewed by Romona Bennett This week we present a book review.

HAVANA (Reuters) – Fidel  Castro, the Cuban revolutionary who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States and for five decades defied US efforts to topple him, died on Friday.

It is hard to think of another leader from such a small state who had the kind of impact on world affairs that Fidel Castro had.

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s ruling socialists mourned former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, while opposition hardliners exulted over the death of a man they called a dictator who helped wreck their economy and whose country for years had an easy ride with subsidized oil.

The family of an 18-year-old girl, who has been missing since Wednesday, is pleading for her safe return home.