Daily Archive: Thursday, February 9, 2017

Articles published on Thursday, February 9, 2017

Donovan Francis (centre) of Hustlers trying to maintain possession while being challenged by a Prospect Jammers player during their matchup at the Pouderoyen Tarmac in the 3rd Annual Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West Demerara/East Bank Demerara Zone

Buntin on the `money’ with hat-trick

Hustlers, Money Team, Young Ballers of Crane and Jetty Gunners won their matches when the third annual Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West Demerara/East Bank Demerara zone continued Tuesday at the Pouderoyen Tarmac.

The participants pose for a photo opportunity following the conclusion of the one day volleyball tournament. Organiser and former national volleyball player Levi Nedd is at right.

PMTC 1 win Ashwell Mohabir tournament

In an exciting encounter Port Mourant Training College (PMTC) 1 defeated Port Mourant Training College (PMTC) 2 by three sets to one to win the male Open final of the Ashwell `Pumpkin’ Mohabir/Berbice Volleyball Association three-category tournament last weekend.

Lower parking rates coming – ministry

Talks have begun between the city and SCS for “far less onerous” parking meter rates, according to the Ministry of the Presidency but that concession yesterday may be too late to stave off legal action amid mounting anger over the project and another protest is set for today outside City Hall at midday.

Dan Severn

Former WWF world champ due in May

By Royston Alkins Former World Wrestling Federation (WWF) wrestler, three-time UFC World Champion and Hall-of-Famer, the Legendary Dan “The Beast” Severn will appear in Guyana in May as part of Maximum Sports Combat and strengthening (MSCS) three-year anniversary celebrations.

Middle order batsman Jason Mohammed led the Trinidad Red Force team to victory with an unbeaten 78.

Mohammed, Ramdin fire Red Force into semis

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – Jason Mohammed struck his first half-century of the Regional Super50 as reigning champions Trinidad and Tobago Red Force confirmed their spot in the semi-finals with an uncomplicated five-wicket victory over Kent Spitfires here yesterday.

Seven years for cutlass chopping

A man who chopped another with a cutlass, was yesterday sentenced to seven years in jail when he appeared before Justice Jo-Ann Barlow at the High Court in Georgetown, where he admitted to committing the act.

Bids opened for Perseverance, EBD roads

Bids were opened on Tuesday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for the upgrading of roads at Perseverance, East Bank Demerara and No.76 Village Corentyne, Berbice for the Central Housing and Planning Authority.

T&T PM defends domestic violence statement

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says his statements on domestic violence during his Conversation with the Prime Minister were misinterpreted by some groups, who are now claiming he blamed murder victim Jamilia DeRevenaux for the heinous act that took place at MovieTowne on Sunday.

North Dakota tribe says running out of options to stop pipeline

HOUSTON/CANNON BALL, N.D.,  (Reuters) – The leader of a Native American tribe attempting to block the Dakota Access oil pipeline said on Wednesday the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe may have exhausted legal options to stop the project after the company building it won federal permission to tunnel under the Missouri River.