Daily Archive: Thursday, April 6, 2017

WASHINGTON/PALM BEACH, Fla.,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he ordered missile strikes against a Syrian airfield from which a deadly chemical weapons attack was launched, declaring he acted in America’s “vital national security interest” against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC — West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels is set to receive “substantial damages” and a full public apology after succeeding in a defamation case against former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson.

Angelique Williams, 20, today pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of her pregnant best friend, Lloyda Renita Thomas, in 2015.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Senate Republicans today crushed a Democratic blockade of President Donald Trump’s U.S.

(Trinidad Guardian) A major question surrounds what happened in a car minutes before Melissa Mohammed-Ramkissoon, 33, of Cedar Hill, Claxton Bay, was shot in the head and driven to the Chaguanas Police Station by a close male relative on Tuesday night.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Batting great Viv Richards has slammed “arrogant” Caribbean administrators for thinking they are as important as players and has laid the blame for the decline of West Indies cricket firmly at their door.

A 29-year-old Parika Façade mother of three was yesterday strangled and her husband who is the prime suspect is on the run Dhanwantie Ram from Parika Façade, East Bank Essequibo, was avoiding her abusive husband since they had a fight on Friday.

The Ministry of Education Schools Welfare Department has since intervened in the incident which resulted in the death of ten-year-old Roseann Akeila Harris and her mother is calling for an explanation on why a doctor was unable to determine her child’s injury despite conducting several examinations and a blood test.

A Central Rupununi resident, who allegedly fatally shot a man with a bow and arrow last month, was yesterday remanded to prison by the Chief Magistrate.

Ahead of a forum scheduled for tomorrow to facilitate talks between the government and stakeholders affected by the tax on education tuition, Education Minister Dr Rupert Roopnaraine yesterday met with some of the protestors who had gathered in front of his office for their routine picketing exercise.

Months after a furore about two government ministers securing scholarships for study abroad, the Department of the Public Service says it is working to ensure transparency in the system.

British security expert Lt Col (rtd) Russell Combe is currently doing a needs assessment which will guide government on the priority areas and best institutional arrangements to ensure Guyana’s security sector is strengthened.

Residents of Whim Village, Corentyne, Berbice finally have street lights, GINA said.

A miner was yesterday morning stabbed to death during a confrontation at Mahdia, Region Eight, and the police have since arrested two suspects, one of whom they said has since admitted his involvement in the crime.

Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan said yesterday that while he is satisfied with the work of the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU), there is room for improvement.

According to the Upper Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (UCCC) and the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (CCCC), there is a need for the mechanization of the rice industry especially when it comes to treating paddy bug infestation.

Despite what has been printed in sections of the media recently, Region Six Chairman, David Armogan stressed that the regional administration is yet to commission the newly built wharf and storage bond at Number 78 Village, Corriverton.

By Royston Alkins West Indies off-spinner Ashley Nurse who has been steadily improving with the ball for the Caribbean side has said the Windies morale is on the ascendance despite the side’s downward spiral over the years.

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) was in Coomacka recently looking at flooding and other risks as part of creating a Regional Disaster Risk Management Plan for Region 10.

Two-time defending champions Chase Academy will battle Morgan Learning Center in the final of the Milo U18 Secondary Schools football championships following semi-final wins over Sir Leon Lessons and Masters Academy respectively last night.

A teenaged boy was yesterday remanded to prison after he was accused of stealing a quantity of gold jewellery valued at $360,000.

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres’ representative on the Guyana and Venezuela border controversy is scheduled to arrive here next week and Georgetown is welcoming his visit.

A Devon Millington 39th minute goal propelled Sparta Boss into the semi-final of the second Petra Organization Futsal championships after they edged North East La Penitence 2-1 Tuesday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

The countdown to one of Guyana’s most popular sporting and social events starts today with the second edition of the Aliann Pompey (AP) Invitational set to run off at the National Track and Field Centre on July 15.

The Community Policing Organization of Guyana (CPOG) has played an important role in curbing criminal activities having conducted over 20,000 patrols and effected 89 arrests last year, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan said yesterday while calling on persons to join the voluntary organization.

A gold miner was yesterday placed on $150,000 bail by a city magistrate after he was accused of fraudulently converting his business partner’s jewellery to his own use and benefit.

Proprietor of Jude’s Bike Shop, Jude Bentley on Monday handed over the sponsorship for the cycling events which will be staged at the Boyce and Jefford Organisation Relay Festival and Family Fun Day on April 30 at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.

The ‘Green Machine’, the national men’s 7s rugby team will look to transform into robot mode beginning tomorrow when the three-day Cathay Pacific /HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tournament kicks off in front of 120,000 rugby-crazed spectators.

A West Ruimveldt woman was yesterday denied bail over a charge of possession of ammunition but was granted bail over cannabis possession when she appeared in a city court.

The Guyana Press Association (GPA) is mourning the passing of veteran journalist Steve Narine.

PROVIDENCE, Guyana, CMC – Rajindra Dhanraj has been hired for a brief period to advise the spin bowlers in the West Indies team.

Dear Editor, The Movement Against Parking Meters (MAPM) notes with concern certain statements made by the Minister of Communities, Mr Ronald Bulkan in an interview with HGPTV Nightly News and carried on the said news broadcast on March 27, 2017.

The office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) is still looking at the case file, in relation to four-year-old Ramkarran Mohan who was struck down and killed on the Tuschen Housing Scheme Main Road, at East Bank Essequibo (EBE).

LAHORE, Pakistan, CMC – Impressed with his befuddlement of West Indies batsmen in four Twenty20 Internationals over the last two weeks, the Pakistan selection panel have named teenager Shadab Khan in a 16-member squad for their upcoming Test series in the Caribbean.

WASHINGTON/BEIRUT,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government of going “beyond a red line” with a poison gas attack on civilians and said his attitude toward Syria and Assad had changed, but gave no indication of how he would respond.

HYDERABAD, India, CMC – Chris Gayle gave Royal Challengers Bangalore a typically explosive start, but their chase soon sputtered and they lost the opening game of the 2017 Indian Premier League against reigning champions Sunrisers Hyderabad yesterday by 35 runs.

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter out of deep frustration with regard to the water situation in our community, namely, the Hosororo Stretch and the surrounding area of Kumaka.

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has observed that the Berbice Mining Syndicate has been speaking in the media about lack of access to the Parish Peak area and says this area is off-limits.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – South Africa’s African National Congress “closed ranks” around President Jacob Zuma after two key allies of the ruling party called for his resignation following a cabinet reshuffle that cost the country one of its investment-grade credit ratings.

An accountant of New Guyana Marketing Corporation (NGMC) testified yesterday that $10 million was approved for the rehabilitation of the company’s Robb Street headquarters, in the National Budget in 2010, as the trial of former General Manager of NGMC, Nizam Hassan, who is accused of approving payments for substandard work, continued.

MONACO,  CMC – Top Caribbean athletes have been popping up in the starting lists for meets in the early part of the IAAF Diamond League season.

Dear Editor, The litany of accusations of corruption that continue to be hurled at the former PPP/C administration and even public servants who were merely doing technical jobs has not ceased, and has assumed new momentum as the coalition government attempts to deflect attention away from the downward spiral into which they have taken the economy.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – A Democratic senator delivered a 15-1/2-hour, all-night speech denouncing President Donald Trump’s U.S.

(The Sports Xchange) – Russell Westbrook tied Oscar Robertson’s record for most triple-doubles in a season with his 41st in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 110-79 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.

Dear Editor, Our youth are complaining about the lack of job creation by new APNU+AFC government.

First Lady,  Sandra Granger, on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), which presented her with  1,000 pairs  of shoes in support of her programme to provide footwear for students who are in need, particularly in the hinterland.

President David Granger last evening said that international peace and economic integration are the utmost goals of the Caribbean; goals, which he acknowledges are shared by the European Union, and were the cornerstone of the Treaty Establishing the European Economic Community (TEEEC).

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – India captain Virat Kohli has been named the “Leading Cricketer in the World” in this year’s edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, the publication announced yesterday.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Mexico’s central bank chief said yesterday the bank altered course on how to protect the peso after a couple of tweets by U.S.

Dear Editor, Region 2 achieved 99% and 100% completion under its capital and current expenditures respectively in 2016.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday he thinks Susan Rice, a former top adviser to President Barack Obama, committed a crime by seeking the identities of Trump associates mentioned in intercepted communications, but he declined requests for evidence, the New York Times reported.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Contrary to popular belief, Twenty20 cricket rewards brains as well as brawn with the smartest spinners able to find a way to nullify the most explosive batsmen, according to wily Indian Premier League (IPL) veteran Amit Mishra.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition lawmakers, some carrying injuries from this week’s protests, yesterday sought the dismissal of Supreme Court judges whom they accuse of propping up a socialist dictatorship.

A farmer was yesterday read a charge by the Chief Magistrate which alleged that he stole a chainsaw valued at $250,000.

Dear Editor, Can anyone explain why the West Indies are playing Pakistan at virtually the same time the IPL games are being played?

Baramita can now be recognized as a “titled community” having formally received its Land Title last weekend, giving its people exclusive rights to their territory.

Collaborative efforts have commenced for the 179th Commemorative Indian Arrival anniversary at Plantation Highbury on May 5, 2017.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A Brazilian government programme to formally distribute land to thousands of small-scale farmers is helping the country protect its vast forests, according to research presented to lawmakers yesterday.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC — Head coach Stuart Law says there is no reason to despair despite West Indies heavy defeat to Pakistan in the recent four-match Twenty20 series.

For most of my early Guyana life, suckers were merely the plain, pointed side shoots that perennially popped up in a clump around the pseudostem of the banana and plantain trees which towered in many crowded backyards, providing cool green shade and sweet, filling provision.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump removed his chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council yesterday, reversing his controversial decision early this year to give a political adviser an unprecedented role in security discussions.

Dear Editor, I believe that life is not fair. Children don’t get to choose where or to whom they will be born.

On Saturday last, ten-year-old Roseann Akeila Harris, a Grade Five pupil of St Stephen’s Primary School lay in her bed at home and died.