Daily Archive: Saturday, February 18, 2017

The PPP today called on the city to show respect to the High Court’s order on the parking meters contract on Thursday and to put the project on hold.

The Private Sector Commission today said that it was disappointed at the government’s response to its concerns and noted that none of the key issues raised were addressed.

The Alliance for Change today said that Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has no moral authority to grade the government and charged that his administration had left the country in a literal and figurative mess.

Caricom Heads who met in Georgetown on Thursday and yesterday expressed support for the latest UN plan on Guyana’s border controversy with Venezuela and voiced the hope that final settlement will release the entire Caribbean of its “unwanted implications”.

(Reuters) – Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt were ranked as the top three U.S.

Racked by weeks of boycotts, protests and court action aimed at scuttling it, the Georgetown Metered Parking Project will resume on Monday with an easing of enforcement measures and lower, tiered rates to be implemented once amended bylaws are approved and gazetted.

Several private schools have written to government over the recently implemented 14% VAT on private education, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon, who said yesterday that the issue is now engaging the attention of Cabinet.

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) have declined an invitation to today’s Town Hall-style meeting on the metered parking system, organised by the Movement Against Parking Meters (MAPM), while referring to it as a “setting for propaganda and abuse.”

In a surprising twist, the woman fingered as the mastermind behind last week Tuesday’s execution of the Tain mother of four Leilawatie Mohamed turned herself over to the police in Berbice yesterday.

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has registered more than 300 vendors to date, in its ongoing registration drive.

With his contract coming to an end in March, the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C)- nominated commissioners on the Guyana Elections Com-mission (Gecom) yesterday said that they lack confidence in the Chief Election Officer Keith Lowenfield.

By July, the Caricom-wide arrest warrant treaty could be ready for signature but the implementation of decisions continues to be delayed by poor consultative mechanisms at the national and regional level.

Bandits on Thursday afternoon carted off approximately $1 million from an employee of Mings Products and Services Ltd as he was proceeding to make a deposit at a local bank.

Three employees of Tower Suites and Club Privilege on Main Street were yesterday charged with attempting to obstruct justice by deleting video footage of a shooting that took place at the nightclub.

Investigators were yesterday granted an additional 72-hours to further detain a former murder accused, who has been fingered as being the leader of a gang robbing persons leaving banks.

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) said yesterday that ministerial initiatives undertaken in the troubled community of Baramita lack the “decisiveness and over-all coordination to redress the fundamental problems facing the community.”

Current Chairman of the Conference of Caricom Heads of Government President David Granger yesterday said concerns raised by Dominica’s Opposition Leader about the impact of the alleged mismanagement of the island’s economic citizenship scheme on the region’s security are an “internal matter.”

By Royston Alkins   East Coast Under 15 cricket team yesterday retained the Demerara Inter-Association title at the Ogle Cricket Ground after their final round encounter against East Bank was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Cabinet has approved the appointment of a new Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) Board, which will be chaired by attorney Leslie Sobers.

The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), Seon Bristol and Alford McDonald presents ‘International Nuff Cuff’ tomorrow night at the National Gymnasium.

Veron Mosengo-Omba, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Director of Member Associations and Development for Africa and the Caribbean, said Guyana’s much anticipated Goal Project is awaiting the approval of the world governing body before its commencement.

The new Sparendaam Magistrate’s Courthouse was yesterday declared open by acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Carl Singh, who said sittings are expected to resume from Monday at the facility.

With February being both the month of love and Cancer awareness, the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) is conducting outreaches and educational sessions about reproductive cancers to encourage that persons love themselves enough to see the value in getting tested.

Dear Editor, We have noted your letter in the February 17, 2017 edition of the Stabroek News entitled ‘The process for Guyana to meet EITI’s Global Standards could take years’ by Clement Rohee.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Tournament favourites Barbados Pride and the dangerous Jamaica Scorpions will lock horns again for the third time in the Regional Super50 when they square off in a highly anticipated final at Coolidge Cricket Ground here today.

The Righteous Invasion of Truth (the RIOT) is set to host an inspirational concert on Republic Day to the theme “Love over Violence,” which will be headlined by Jamaican Christian artiste Papa San.

The fifth annual Milo U18 Secondary Schools football championships will continue today at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue with four group matches.

Dear Editor, The cold- blooded murder of 22-year-old fisherman Shereffudeen Nazamudeen at Good Hope, East Bank Essequibo is yet another reminder of the depths of despair into which the rural communities have slipped.

The Ministry of Social Protection yesterday presented relief packages to two Princes Street, Georgetown families that lost their homes to fire this week.

      Make-up artist Janica Sandy’s work has been viral on Facebook and Instagram for quite some time.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Chamara Kapugedera smashed a boundary off the last ball to secure a thrilling five-wicket victory for Sri Lanka against Australia in the first Twenty20 International yesterday.

Dear Editor, We refer to the letter, ‘Edghill’s figures on Wartsila are grossly inaccurate’ in Stabroek News on February 17.

AUCKLAND, (Reuters) – Leg-spinner Imran Tahir justified his position as the top-ranked bowler in white-ball cricket with an inspired display in South Africa’s 78-run victory over New Zealand in their one-off Twenty20 international at Eden Park yesterday.

Hi Everyone, Get a big pot with a cover because a lot of things have to be layered in it to make this dish.

The Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne) administration on Monday faced scrutiny by members of the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over the revelation that cheques were being written based solely on the awarding of contracts and not for services already delivered.

Dear Editor, With reference to the letter published in the Kaieteur News on February 9, by Mr Rajendra Bissessar titled ‘GuySuCo needs to provide answers on this type of cane’, the corporation wishes to state that the Chief Executive, Mr Errol Hanoman extended an invitation to Mr Bissessar to meet with him to address matters of concern.

  MUNICH, Germany, (Reuters) – Republican Senator John McCain broke with the reassuring message that U.S.

Despite having a small wedding of my own, I am always giddy with excitement when I am invited to one.

The investigating officer took the stand yesterday when the trial of former director of the Guyana Power and Light Inc.

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Chris Gayle’s run of low scores in the Pakistan Super League continued on Thursday as his Karachi Kings suffered a seven-run defeat to Sunil Narine’s Lahore Qalanders.

Dear Editor, Understandably, the parking meters contract and the by-laws push the anti-colonial buttons of the people, just like the Sithe Global deal did.

The government yesterday dismissed the private sector’s concerns about its management of the economy, while accusing the Private Sector Commission (PSC) of joining the opposition in resisting changes to improve the investment and business environment.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s government is pushing forward with measures that could exclude some opposition political parties from future elections, potentially paving the way for the ruling Socialists to remain in power despite widespread anger over the country’s collapsing economy.

The police have wrapped up their investigation into the fatal beating of fisherman Shereffudeen Nazamudeen and the case file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice.

Adam Alves created the biggest upset of the annual Bounty Farm handicap squash tournament Thursday night when he ousted top seed Nyron Joseph in straight games at the Georgetown Club Squash Courts.

Dear Editor, As our country’s economy continues to spiral downwards the working people will be the hardest hit.

Despite the many objections to the State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) bill, Minister of State Joseph Harmon yesterday said stressed that all the concerns raised during wide reaching consultations on the proposed law were taken into consideration before it was tabled in the National Assembly.

Tomorrow evening six beauties will be competing to win the Miss Mash Queen Guyana 2017 title at the National Cultural Center in what is expected to be one stiff competition.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Prosecutors from 10 Latin American countries will form a task force to share evidence in the investigation of bribes paid by Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht on construction projects across the region, a Brazilian prosecutor said yesterday.

Twenty-seven regional officers of Region Six, East Berbice/Corentyne, who were occupying government quarters rent-free, contrary to regulations, will have to pay as of March.

Nand Persaud Group of Companies through its Sky Plus Incorporated Promotion Group presents a one day horse race meet tomorrow at the NO.36 Village, Macedonia Estate, Berbice.

Dear Editor, The parking meter fiasco has now assumed an interesting twist.

The Aracari Resort will on Mashramani night host what is billed as a dinner fiesta and Mash big truck fete at its Plantation Versailles, West Bank Demerara location.

Parents of pupils attending the Providence Primary School on the East Bank Demerara have been protesting against the dismissal of a Grade Six teacher and are calling on the Guyana Teachers Union and the Ministry of Education to conduct a thorough investigation and have him reinstated.

Rugby Sevens action returns to the National Park tomorrow with the staging of the inaugural Modern Optical tournament.

Starting on Valentine’s Day, Guyanese were introduced to a different side of dining.

(Jamaica Observer) Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley returned from Caracas early Thursday morning happy and relieved that Jamaica and Venezuela had finally arrived at an agreement on the long-awaited upgrade of the Petrojam refinery in Kingston.

Dear Editor, As I browsed SN’s three editorials on the parking meter upheavals starting from Sunday, February 12, there is appreciation for constitutional rights and democracy in action. 

Tremendous effort is being made to diversify and increase agricultural production in Region Nine to make it self-sufficient, according to Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock.

Dear Editor, The WICB will have the same president and vice-president for its next term.

Today in London, the work of Cy Grant, the late Guyanese actor, musician, writer and poet will be on display through different performances at a free event where workshops, talks, family activities, puppetry, poetry and films will be featured. 

Ravens and Colts will contest the Open final of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) ‘League of Champions’ after they defeated Pepsi Sonics and Plaisance Guardians respectively Thursday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.

SEATTLE,  (Reuters) – A federal judge in Seattle yesterday ruled that a Mexican immigrant with a work permit who is being held by immigration officials must be allowed to argue for his release from U.S.

The Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) will host its fundraising pre-Mashramani party under the theme ‘White Shorts: Soca Glow Party’ tonight at the Dutch Bottle Café on North Road.

A couple of weeks ago, I attended an evening of reflection for the late Ronald Waddell.

We regret that when we published a letter from Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson in our edition yesterday we inadvertently omitted the table which was included.

(The Sports Xchange) – The Chicago Bulls hit all 22 of their free throws, including a pair by Jimmy Butler with 0.9 seconds left after a touch foul call, to edge the Boston Celtics 104-103 at the United Center.

In 2008, the government of South Korea decided to lift a ban on the import of US beef – a health measure imposed five years earlier in the aftermath of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) outbreak.

(Barbados Nation) Central Bank Governor Dr DeLisle Worrell has been given a six-day lifeline.

Govt Puts 10 State-Owned Enterprises Up For Sale Profiles Available By April BY SHARIEF KHAN AT LEAST ten public companies are likely to be divested by government as part of its economic restructuring programme, it has been officially confirmed.

Secretary General of the Guyana National Commission to UNESCO Vivienne Inge Paula Nathoo passed away on Wednesday, following a brief stay at the Georgetown Public Hospital.