Daily Archive: Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Articles published on Wednesday, February 22, 2017

From left are: GNBA’s CEO Dr Prudence Lewis-Bhola, Joel Edmond, Aretha Nicola Campbell, Minister of State Joseph Harmon, Chairman of GNBA Leslie Anthony Sobers, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, Jocelyn Josiah, Dr Rovin Deodat and Scheherazade  Ishoof – Khan. (Office of the Prime Minister photo)

PM swears in broadcast authority board members

The Chairman of the Guyana National Broad-casting Authority (GNBA) Leslie Anthony Sobers and the five board members were on Tuesday evening sworn in by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo at the Official Residence of the Prime Minister on Main Street.

CHPA signs contracts for model homes

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) yesterday signed 14 contracts for the construction of low, middle and moderate income houses which will be on display at its “ Housing Solution 2017 and Beyond Exhibition” set for 1st-5th May at Perseverance, East Bank Demerara.

Nikoloi Smith

GABA League of Champions…

-Smith buries 11 three points in 44-point effort A Nikoloi Smith 44-point effort Monday night propelled Plaisance Guardians to third position in the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) ‘League of Champions’ tourney, crushing Pepsi Sonics  95-62.

CoI recommends permanent reassignment of Linden Town Clerk

  Despite the procedural illegality of the no-confidence motion which led to Linden Town Clerk Jonellor Bowen being removed from her post, a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has recommended that she be permanently reassigned, since her temperament and attitude may lead to further stymieing of the work of the council.

Critics of the SARA Bill are raising red herrings

Dear Editor, Now that the State Assets Recovery Bill is about to be passed in the parliament there is a concerted effort by the opposition PPP, the Private Sector Commission and some individuals whose income and wealth are inextricably tied in one way or another, to activities associated with the previous regime.

Pie-eating Sutton goalkeeper quits club in tears

LONDON, (Reuters) – The Sutton United goalkeeper filmed eating a pie while on the substitutes bench during his side’s 2-0 FA Cup defeat by Arsenal quit the club in tears yesterday after admitting a “costly error of judgment”, Sutton’s manager said.

The return of Cameron and Nathan has raised eyebrows

Dear Editor, The news that Dave Cameron and Emanuel Nathan have been unopposed for President and Vice President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) raised eyebrows in several quarters because the two were severely criticized by some players, administrators, and fans for their failure to improve the summer game in the region.

Education Ministry’s Mash Band

  Yesterday, Minister in the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry (centre) and media operatives were treated to a firsthand showcase of what can be expected when revelers from the Ministry take to the Mashramani Parade route tomorrow.

Trump to spare U.S. ‘dreamer’ immigrants from crackdown

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration plans to consider almost all illegal immigrants subject to deportation, but will leave protections in place for immigrants known as “dreamers” who entered the United States illegally as children, according to official guidelines released yesterday.

Mr Rohee, the plague is upon both houses

Let me thank Mr. Clement Rohee for publicly engaging me on perhaps the most important question that has been on the political agenda of Guyana for the past 60 years: ‘how do we get to a government that can ensure the psychological and actual peace and prosperity for all of us[?]’

Going overboard:

  This vehicle bearing licence plate #PGG 4572 belonging to Hilton Joe, ended up in a trench at the corner of Mandela Avenue and Meadowbrook Drive yesterday morning after manoeuvring to avoid hitting a school child.

Delray Rawlins

Rawlins rescues England with brilliant century

NAGPUR, India, CMC – Bermudian Delray Rawlins enhanced his growing reputation when he rescued England Under-19s from a calamitous start to the second and final Youth Test with a magnificent unbeaten century against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here yesterday.

Reverse VAT on private education

As the recent imposition of the 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) on private education services continues to attract criticism, Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday added his voice to the call for the decision to be reversed.