Articles published on Monday, March 27, 2017
The PPP says it stands in solidarity with the hundreds of businessmen and thousands of ordinary Guyanese who are being devastated by the “unreasonable and unnecessary decision to ban the importation of used tires”, the party said in a statement today, “Businesses engaged in the sale of used tires across the country are closing their operations, thereby, putting large numbers of persons out of employment and placing them and their families on the bread line.
The Police say they are investigating a fatal accident which occurred about 2100h.
Pastor of the Albouystown Fellowship and leader of the Guyana Apostolic Team, Elsworth Quintel Williams, is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), GINA said today.
(Trinidad Express) Flights at Piarco International Airport were temporarily grounded for just over an hour yesterday after a fire alarm went off in the control tower of the Civil Aviation Authority.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC — A muted West Indies displayed little of the bluster that made them World champions, as they slumped to a disappointing six-wicket loss to Pakistan in the opening Twenty20 International of the four-match series here yesterday.
The Public Telecommunications Ministry yesterday said that GTT’s complaint against Digicel’s use of a telecoms link to Suriname is a complex matter which has raised the issue of whether the former has sufficient data capacity to meet local needs.
The Petra Organization’s GT Beer Futsal championships suffered its first major upset Saturday when Back Circle edged Sparta Boss 3-2 in front of a sold out crowd at the NationalGymnasium.
Following a meeting of judges on allegations against Attorney General Basil Williams that he threatened a sitting judge, a decision was taken to write President David Granger on the matter, sources say.
By Royston Alkins Demerara Cricket Club’s Sherfane Rutherford smoked a majestic 91 not out from 46 deliveries and, coupled with last over heroics from Christopher Barnwell, saw Demerara Cricket Club eke out a narrow three-run win over Police Sports Club at the Eve Leary Ground yesterday in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s T20 first division competition.
Dear Editor, The traditionally reserved Bank of Guyana (the Bank) has found itself increasingly drawn into public statements and appearances over the uncertainty surrounding the foreign exchange market and the deterioration of the exchange rate of the Guyana Dollar.
Bishops’ High sealed their quarterfinal berth in the Milo U18 Secondary Schools football championships after downing arch-rival Queen’s College 2-1 yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue.
Former prominent business figure and Head of Guyana Refrigerators Limited, Michael Brassington, died yesterday in the United States.
As companies from around the world gathered last evening for the inaugural conference hosted by the privately-owned Guyana Oil and Gas Association (GOGA), the United States used the event to underscore the importance of ensuring an independent Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF).
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC — Captain Nikita Miller’s 26th five-wicket haul in first class cricket helped Jamaica Scorpions halt their losing skid, with a convincing 87-run victory over Trinidad and Tobago Red Force inside three days here yesterday.
Dear Editor, Commemorative activities in the country seem, inevitably, to acquire some of the stain and colours of our racial antipathies.
Dear Editor, Without a doubt, the greatest obstacle to an APNU+AFC re-election bid in 2020, is the man who now holds the strategic positions of Leader of the Opposition and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo.
The manufacturing and forestry associations are calling on the government to rescind the 14% VAT on forest products which they say will cause a decline in the already “ailing” industry.
(The Sports Xchange) – The Los Angeles Clippers are heading to the playoffs for the sixth season in a row.
A block maker from Victoria, East Coast Demerara died yesterday morning following an accident on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC — Former West Indies off-spinner Shane Shillingford was leading a one-man assault against Leeward Islands Hurricanes, as he pushed his Windward Islands Volcanoes to the brink of victory in their eighth round contest here yesterday.
Dear Editor, The country’s wounds will heal I believe, only when Guyana acknowledges the truth of what happened from October 9, 1953 (the date when the Constitution was suspended), to the present.
MOSCOW/YEKATERINBURG, Russia, (Reuters) – Police detained hundreds of protesters across Russia yesterday, including opposition leader Alexei Navalny, after thousands took to the streets to demonstrate against corruption and demand the resignation of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.
Dear Editor, The 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome in 1957 which resulted in the establishment of the European Economic Community (EEC) is of special significance to Guyana and other former Caribbean colonies of Britain, France and The Netherlands.
(Reuters) – Top seed Angelique Kerber advanced to the fourth round at the Miami Open yesterday, but eighth seed Madison Keys was sent packing.
Former PPP/C Housing Minister Dr Henry Jeffrey says that those who acquired lots at the Pradoville 2 housing scheme got them “for a steal” and he said it was clear that state resources were used by the then “regime and its confederates”.
Dear Editor, With reference to the ongoing media debate on the sugar industry, in rural outreach discussions (seminars) with international scholars in Trinidad and Guyana, which are part of the commemoration of the centenary of the abolition of indenture, sugar workers in both societies bitterly complain of their mistreatment by state owned sugar companies and the government.
This week we asked the man/woman in the street if more emphasis should be placed on arts education in schools.
DHARAMSALA, India, (Reuters) – Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed four wickets in the final session to halt India’s progress and help restrict the hosts to 248 for six on the second day of the fourth and final test yesterday.
BELFAST, (Reuters) – Northern Ireland could be set for a fresh election or a return to direct British rule of the province after the two main parties in negotiations to form a new government said yesterday that talks had run their course without success.
The Alliance for Change (AFC) has accepted Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence’s explanation of her role in the $605 million emergency drug procurement for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) which did not comply with the law.
DHARAMSALA, India, (Reuters) – Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he made use of his biggest weapon — bounce — as he took four final-session wickets to halt India’s progress in the fourth and final test yesterday.
Works have finally started on the sinkhole on the sea wall road at the head of Vlissengen Road, and the surrounding areas are expected to be completed in six months.
(Trinidad Guardian) Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott went to his final resting place amid unwavering praise and admiration of his talent, influence and work yesterday, as mourners bade farewell during the funeral service at the Minor Basilica Cathedral in Castries, Saint Lucia.
Dear Editor, The Commonwealth Secretariat has this year emphasized peace as a major focus in its observance of World Commonwealth Day.
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexicans who help build U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned border wall would be acting immorally and should be deemed traitors, the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico said yesterday, turning up the heat on a simmering dispute over the project.
Justin Podur interviews Joan Joy Grant Cummings Justin Podur is a Toronto-based writer who blogs at podur.org.
DHARAMSALA, India, (Reuters) – India opener Lokesh Rahul is determined to make amends in the second innings after failing to convert a fifty into a century for the fifth time in the ongoing series against Australia.
Work on the Sussex and Barr streets bridge in Albouystown is nearing completion and the crossing is expected to be opened in a matter of days.
(Reuters) – One of three Haitian men who recently sued the former mayor of their village accusing him in Boston federal court of murdering, torturing and burning the homes of his political opponents has died, his attorney said on Saturday.
Dear Editor, Marine Le Pen, National Front candidate in the upcoming French presidential elections, discussed with President Putin in Moscow the prospects of cooperation with Russia in counter-terrorism, culture, energy and trade, and breaking Cold War stereotypes.
(Reuters) – Two teenage girls wearing leggings were barred from boarding a United Airlines flight yesterday because they did not meet a dress code for special pass travelers, a company spokesman said amid a furor on social media.
Following the furore over the $605m emergency purchase for the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC), the Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence has provided further clarification on her role in the process.
PCD Calls For Street Protests THE People’s Progressive Party and the Working People’s Alliance, the two major parties in the Patriotic Coalition for Democracy, have both called on workers to take action from the bottom if their trade union leaders continue to allow themselves to be manipulated by government.
The Transparency Institute Guyana Inc. (TIGI), recently held its fifth annual fundraising dinner.
The Zara Group of Companies on Friday launched the first Cyber Security Centre in Georgetown at the recommissioning of the Felix Austin Computer training centre, having provided over 3,000 persons including children and members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) with computer training.
