Daily Archive: Saturday, April 8, 2017

The National Mining Syndicate which Minister Simona Broomes has been spearheading has differed with her ministry on the question of available lands at Parish Peak.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Protesters marched through Caracas and cities across Venezuela on Saturday as the government’s banning of a top opposition leader from office breathed life into a fractured movement and fueled the first sustained anti-government demonstrations since 2014.

PALM BEACH, Fla., (Reuters) – President Donald Trump pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping to do more to curb North Korea’s nuclear program and help reduce the gaping U.S.

By Thandeka Percival and Dreylan Johnson There is unlikely to be any change this year to the 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) being applied on private school tuition fees, according to Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, who made the position clear yesterday when government ministers engaged stakeholders in a discussion on the measure at the National Cultural Centre.

There is evidence to show that the 15 computer systems seized from the Hope/Enmore Neighbour-hood Democratic Council (NDC) on Thursday were going to be illegally sold to a councillor, Chief Executive Officer of the State Assets Recovery Unit (SARU) Aubrey Heath-Retemyer said yesterday.

A 22-year-old Guyanese man was shot dead, execution-style, on Thursday evening after a lone gunman invaded the Laventille, Trinidad home of his female companion.

Magistrate Dylon Bess is to face the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) over a complaint that he has denied transgender Guyanese access to justice.

A $1 billion hotel, consisting of four suites, including a presidential suite, 28 rooms, a pool, three bars and an international chef, among several other amenities, was officially declared open in Corriverton, Berbice, on Thursday afternoon.

New York-based Guyanese businessman Ed Ahmad is seeking a non-custodial sentence, primarily because of his “prolific service as a government cooperator for a number of years,” according to a sentencing letter filed by his lawyer yesterday.

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo yesterday announced that there is the possibility that sugar workers will go on strike since they have not been paid, although Cabinet has approved a $1 billion advance to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) for wages.

By Royston Alkins Jason Mohammed and Ashley Nurse produced a sensational seventh wicket stand of 50 runs from 28 balls to snatch a four-wicket win for West Indies over Pakistan at the Providence National Stadium yesterday in the first match of the Brighto Paints Q Mobile Cup one–day series.

The Mayor and City Council held its third consultation with business owners yesterday on the management of the city’s waste and Deputy Mayor Lionel Jaikarran said he was disappointed at the poor attendance.

The PPP/C through the Office of the Leader of the Opposition has issued a call to the government requesting efforts be made to immediately enable the reopening of the wildlife trade.

Barring minor improvements to logistics and addition of equipment, Guyana has reached the IAAF standard and has the green light to host the South American Junior Championships in June.

As Jason Holder tried to explain away the latest humiliation inflicted on West Indies this week at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport’s VIP lounge, the elephant in room no one seemed to notice was Whycliff “Dave” Cameron’s ego.

President David Granger yesterday called for data centres in all ministries as part of the government’s thrust to use statistics to guide policy and decision-making as well as improve efficiency.

In a statement that he does not dispute giving to police, Melroy Doris identified his co-accused Lennox Wayne, called “Two Colours,” as being beautician Ashmini Harriram’s killer.

The National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue will come alive tonight when Sparta Boss battles Sophia and defending champions Bent Street tackles Back Circle in titanic semi-final showdowns in the second Petra Organization Futsal Championship.

The Easter period is Carlyle Dainty’s busiest, as it is during this season that he puts his creativity to work, putting out some of the more artistic kites which are sought after even though there are the cheaper ‘bird’ kites on the market.

The two men accused of killing Mohamed Abdool Shameer in a boat collision on the Pomeroon River had the murder charge against them dismissed yesterday after a court upheld a no-case submission made by their lawyer but they were committed to stand trial in the High Court on the lesser count of manslaughter.

Dear Editor, The shortage of drugs and medical supplies is a matter of life and death and not just a political problem as some may want to believe.

Hi Everyone, I’ve told you this before – being raised Catholic meant that Lent consisted of strict dietary conditions during that period, as dictated by my mother.

The cream of the nation’s cyclists will renew their rivalry in the hills of Linden tomorrow when the sixth Bakers’ Memorial Cycling Classic rolls off from 10:00hrs.

PALM BEACH, Fla., (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday he had made progress in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and expected them to overcome many problems, a marked contrast to the stridently anti-China rhetoric of Trump’s 2016 election campaign.

When most people hear of or contemplate on ‘bashment’ music most commonly known as dancehall music, they tend to associate it with violence, vulgarity and uncouthness.

City businessman Mikhail Rodrigues, who was accused of a $2 million fraud, had the charge against him dismissed yesterday after the complainant chose to offer no evidence.

UNITED NATIONS/ MOSCOW/BEIRUT,  (Reuters) – Russia warned yesterday that U.S. cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base could have “extremely serious” consequences, as President Donald Trump’s first major foray into a foreign conflict opened up a rift between Moscow and Washington.

Dear Editor, I was advised that the Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry Ltd (GBTI) is due to hold its Annual General Meeting for the year 2016 very soon. 

When the Boyce and Jefford Relay Festival and Family Fun Day is staged on April 30 at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary the organizers will be catering for athletes with “different abilities” According to a release, the organizers for the event which is in its second year, have added a wheelchair race to the programme for differently abled athletes.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The Republican-led Senate on Friday gave Donald Trump the biggest triumph of his young presidency, confirming his Supreme Court nominee over stout Democratic opposition and restoring a conservative majority on the highest U.S.

Guyana lost to Spain 47-5 and Papua New Guinea 31-5 in their first two games yesterday when the three-day Cathay Pacific /HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tournament kicked off in front of 120,000 rugby-crazed spectators.

Auditions are being done for a pageant that is being touted as ‘one of a kind’ as it caters for three category of persons – teenagers, young adults and seniors – who will all use the same stage over a three-day period to face off for the three crowns.

A decision to sell marijuana due to financial difficulties ended in tears yesterday for a Berbice man, who was sentenced to three years in jail and fined almost $5 million.

Dear Editor, I was pleased to read, if belatedly, the Wednesday, February 22, Stabroek News editorial headed ‘Pan-O-Rama.’

Petra Organization continued their mandate to develop the discipline of football by donating the winner’s trophy and balls to the Circuit Ville Jaguars Youth and Sports Club for their upcoming Track and Ball Competition.

Dear Editor, Last week, I wrote about how the independence of the Judiciary is being undermined by the coalition government.

Every now and then one is faced with local stories that leave one questioning the purpose of life.

STOCKHOLM,  (Reuters) – A truck ploughed into a crowd on a shopping street and crashed into a department store in central Stockholm on Friday, killing four people and wounding 15 in what the prime minister said appeared to be a terrorist attack.

Come Easter Monday the Smith’s Academy and Resource Centre will be hosting a grand family fun day and kite flying competition to be held at Trotman Street, Golden Grove.

A former Republic Bank clerk was yesterday charged in a city court with misappropriating $500,000 that she was supposed to transfer to another bank.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition leader and two-time presidential candidate Henrique Capriles said yesterday he has been banned from holding political office for 15 years, a move that could galvanize protests against the leftist government.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Argentina unveiled plans on Friday to grant 1,000 university scholarships to Syrian refugees over the next five years after facing criticism from human rights groups for stalling on a commitment last year to take in 3,000 refugees.

A Berbice man is now a remanded prisoner after he was charged with having seven pounds of cannabis for trafficking.

Alex Cheeks secured the first major upset of the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) Toucan Distributors Junior Skill Level Championship, defeating Caribbean U19 Girls runner-up Taylor Fernandes on Thursday at the Georgetown Club Facility.

By Andrew Kendall Last month, Scarlett Johansson hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time.

As President Trump announced his decision to authorize a “targeted military strike” against “Syrian dictator” Bashar Al-Assad on Friday morning, he spoke of America’s “vital national security interests” in responding to the use of chemical weapons in Idlib earlier this week.

The Anodyne Entertainment will be hosting its Fourth Annual Easter Monday fun day at the Beterverwagting (BV) playground and promises that it will be bigger than ever.

Dear Editor, The introduction of parking meters should be acceptable on the following terms:a) The charge to be $20.00 (twenty dollars) per hour or part thereof b) No one can be exempt; all ministers of the government, government workers, everyone has to pay c) The hours 8 am to 4 pm every working day d) Clamping and tow charges should not amount to more than two days at the minimum wage.