Daily Archive: Monday, January 30, 2017

Articles published on Monday, January 30, 2017

AG in scathing attack on Deputy Solicitor General

Attorney General, Basil Williams yesterday launched a scathing attack on Deputy Solicitor General, Prithima Kissoon following a disclosure that she had complained to the Public Service Commission (PSC) about him in an escalating row that has also drawn in Solicitor General Sita Ramlal.

 Alex Amsterdam

Jaguars eye second win

By Royston Alkins Guyana Jaguars got their title hunt on the way by registering their first win of the 2017 Regional Super50 tournament Saturday when they schooled the Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) Marooners by eight wickets.

Part of the action between Northern Rangers (orange) and Milerock (green) at the GFC ground, Bourda in the 2nd Annual Petra Organization/Limacol Football Championship

Linden teams remain perfect in Limacol tournament

By Duncan Saul Teams from the mining town of Linden maintained their perfect record in the second annual Petra Organization/Limacol football tournament after title holders Milerock and Federal Winners Connection defeated Northern Rangers and Grove Hi-Tech respectively Saturday.

From left, Colin Europe, Competitions Chairman, Anand Kalladeen, Treasurer, Anand Sanasie, Secretary, DruBahadur, President, Fizul Bacchus, Vice President (Administration) and Raj Singh, Marketig Manager. Absent are Virendra Chintamani, Assistant Secretary and Andy Ramnarine Public Relations Officer.

GCB holds AGM but no elections

By Royston Alkins The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) yesterday held its Annual General Meeting at the at the GCB’s La Bonne Intention Hostel which was then followed by a press conference.

FIU working – AG

Following the appointment of a Director and Deputy Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) last year, Attorney General Basil Williams SC has said that the agency is working.

NBA roundup…

-Warrions win by 46 points (The Sports Xchange) – Goran Dragic scored eight of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat extended their win streak to seven games, defeating the Detroit Pistons 116-103 at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Marxism-Leninism is a failed ideology

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter by Mr Hydar Ally published in the Stabroek News of January 25 in which he appears to reaffirm the Marist-Leninist ideology of the PPP, and invokes President Cheddi Jagan’s idea that this ideology guides the PPP in respect of the poor, democracy and a humane society.

Miss France wins Miss Universe crown

MANILA, (Reuters) – A 24-year-old woman from Paris won the Miss Universe crown in a three-hour show in Manila that focused on diversity and overcoming life struggles, besting 85 other hopefuls from all over the world.

Ramesh Jacob

Doubles vendor gunned down in Trinidad

(Trinidad Guardian) Halima Jacob, 45, screamed until she lost her voice as she cradled the body of her husband, Ramesh “Raj” Jacob, in her arms moments after she witnessed his murder at the side of the road close to Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, on Saturday morning.

U.S. tempers part of Trump travel ban amid big protests, criticism

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration yesterday tempered a key element of his move to ban entry of refugees and people from seven Muslim-majority countries in the face of mounting criticism even from some prominent Republicans and protests that drew tens of thousands in major American cities.

GABA league

Pepsi Sonics edged Pacesetters in the Open Division while Ravens dismissed the University of Guyana (UG) Trojans in the U23 section when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) ‘League of Champions’ continued Saturday.

No rapid changes for a better life

Dear Editor, After being on the opposition side for some 23 odd years, one would have assumed that after taking over leadership of Guyana, the new government would ensure rapid changes for a better life for all, but sadly we are daily being forced into hardship.

The AFC election

Saturday’s election of Raphael Trotman as Leader of the AFC – one of the two main components of the governing coalition – will be seen as a major upset and a blow to the incumbent – Khemraj Ramjattan who had been going for a third term.

Another crash!

  This blue Spacio was heading south on East Street yesterday midday when it collided with the driver’s side of this white Carina which was heading west on Quamina Street.