Daily Archive: Saturday, May 6, 2017

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force Major Crime and Trafficking in Persons Units acting on information swoop down on two popular business establishments located opposite each other at George and Princes streets Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, just after 02:00hrs yesterday morning.

The two suspects in custody in relation to the death of Brian Charles Yearwood, 16, of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara, have been charged with murder and are to appear before a Magistrate on Monday May 08, 2017, the police said today.

Police ranks on a mobile patrol in the village of Glasgow, East Bank Berbice intercepted a motor car about 01:30 this morning and conducted a search of the vehicle car and its five occupants during which an unlicensed pistol with 13 live rounds, a rope, a crowbar, a wig and other items were found.

Police are investigating the murder of Andre Alexander, 42, a businessman of Lot 394 Section 4 Sophia, East Coast Demerara, who was shot in the stomach and robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash by two male suspects about 20:30hrs last night at the said address where he sold bread.

(Trinidad Guardian) The way has been cleared for a Special General meeting of the Law Association of T&T for attorneys to vote in secret ballot on a motion calling for the resignation of Chief Justice Ivor Archie and members of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.

BEIRUT, (Reuters) – Fighting between Syrian rebel and government forces eased today as a Russian-led effort to shore up a ceasefire took effect, although battles continued on an important frontline near Hama, a rebel commander and war monitor said.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Thursday upheld the 2007 conviction of businessman Vishnu ‘Haffa’ Bridgelall for trafficking over 100 kilogrammes of cocaine but while he will face no more jail time because of the delays in the appeal process, he still has to pay a fine of $254M.

Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Barton Scotland is being accused of acting outside of his authority after he made a decision to disallow an opposition motion calling in part for the revocation of the 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) on private tuition fees.

An Amelia’s Ward man died last evening after he was struck by a car on the Amelia’s Ward Public Road, Linden.

The police this morning said that a quick response and diligent work by ranks of ‘D’ Division yesterday resulted in the apprehension of four of six suspects along with a firearm and ammunition, shortly after they executed an armed robbery on a shop located at Cornelia Ida, W.C.D,

Cabinet is soon to make a decision on the acceptance of technical and financial support for constitutional reform from the United Nations, while the draft bill for the Constitutional Reform Commission is to be updated by the Prime Minister’s office.

Minister of State Joseph Harmon on Thursday said the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on lands will not be dealing with Indigenous and ancestral land issues together, but as two separate issues.

A new champion will be crowned tonight in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden edition after Dave and Celina All-Stars dethroned defending champs Team-25 2-0 in Thursday’s semi-final.

Improved fitness and speed were mentioned as the keys to success ahead of the Rugby America’s North (RAN)15’s away game versus Barbados next week at the Garrison Savannah following a series of simulation games yesterday at the National Park.

Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) department heads on Wednesday highlighted the high volume of referrals to the facility as being one of the key issues impacting on the delivery of effective patient care and overcrowding.

Ansa McAl under the Stag Beer Brand became the latest sponsor of the annual West Demerara Football Association/Derrick Josiah Memorial Championships by donating an undisclosed sum during a simple presentation ceremony at the entity’s Beterverwagting (BV) office.

Attorney-General (AG) Basil Williams SC yesterday made it clear that acting Chancellor Yonette Cummings-Edwards never asked him to respond to Justice Franklyn Holder’s complaint about his conduct.

Police in Berbice have sought legal advice after investigating a complaint of sexual assault that was made by a teen against a political activist in the county.

Once Mother Nature does not have her say again, the previously postponed Boyce/Jefford Relay Festival and Family Fun Day will run off tomorrow at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.

The Georgetown Cricket Association’s Competition Committee Chairman, Shawn Massiah has indicated to Stabroek Sports that his committee was forced to postpone all cricket action in the City until further notice, citing the inclement weather as the main reason for the decision.

Attorney General Basil Williams SC has filed a defence in the multi-million dollar libel suit brought against him by his predecessor, attorney Anil Nandlall, saying that his comments made about the latter’s acquisition of Commonwealth Law Reports were based on facts and that he had a duty to make the information known to the public.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Both captain Jason Holder and head coach Stuart Law has taken aim at the sub-standard quality of the Kensington Oval pitch for the just concluded second Test against Pakistan.

In an eclectic lineup of business pitches, two marketers, an IT consultant, a dating agent, a natural hair enthusiast and a cleaning service provider are vying for the grand prize of $500,000 and free business coaching in the Scotiabank Vision Achiever LivePitch Competition.

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Thursday launched its 15th anniversary celebrations with a promise to work towards ensuring all Guyanese, on the coast and interior regions, have equal access to quality water.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has heaped praise on his teammates and captain Jason Holder, following West Indies’ demolition of Pakistan in the second Test here Thursday.

Cathryn Carew, a student of The Business School, was recently awarded the top paper award for Personnel Administration by the Association of Business Executives (ABE).

Arnos Vale, St. Vincent – Vasbert Drakes, Head Coach of the West Indies Women’s cricket team, said “the recently-concluded Super50 was the perfect opportunity to see the best women in the region, but also for those players to fine-tune the skills necessary to effectively compete in that format of the game.”

Deosarran Bisnauth, the teen who was handed a life sentence by Justice Navindra Singh after being convicted for manslaughter two weeks ago, is appealing both the sentence and the conviction.

BANGALORE, India,  CMC – Superstar Chris Gayle failed with single digits for the third straight innings as Royal Challengers Bangalore’s miserable form continued with a 19-run defeat to Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League here yesterday.

After five years in jail, a Berbice man was freed of a murder charge on Tuesday, while his cousin is to face sentencing for the lesser count of manslaughter.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Roston Chase’s second Test century has catapulted him into the top 50 in the latest ICC Test batting rankings while his teammate and fellow Barbadian Shai Hope, has moved to the brink of cracking the top 100 for the first time.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – India test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who did not get an Indian Premier League contract, will join Nottinghamshire to provide short-term cover for James Pattinson when the fast bowler joins the Australian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Giving recognition and paying respect are two ways of ensuring the eradication of ignorance, which hampers cohesiveness, President David Granger said yesterday in an address at Arrival Day celebrations held at Plantation Highbury Memorial Site, in East Bank Berbice.

Dear Editor, With respect to the recent announcement by Minister Harmon, of Cabinet’s approval of the establishment of a ‘Ministerial Council of Legal Advisors to the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs.’

Berbice sugar workers and their relatives along with supporters of the PPP/C yesterday protested the Arrival Day celebration held at Highbury, East Bank Berbice.

BRISTOL, England, (Reuters) – Adil Rashid and Alex Hales shone as England crushed Ireland by seven wickets with 30 overs to spare in the first one-day international in Bristol yesterday.

Stunning Xamiera Kippins won Guyana its first ever Black San’ Bang-A-Lang Regional Swimsuit Pageant when she took to the catwalk in St Kitts on April 16, last.

Police have arrested the man who allegedly stabbed 40-year-old Jerome Cumberbatch at Bourda Market on Thursday afternoon.

Dear Editor, The more I reflect on the charge and the associated happenings of Monday 24th April and Thursday April 27th, the more I wonder who and what could be driving such an ill-conceived, trivial charge against him, for what purpose and to what end.

Hi Everyone, The season for huge, fist-sized, yellow to orange flesh, fragrant, juicy, sweet mangoes, will soon be upon us.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – A 20-year-old Venezuelan protester died yesterday after being shot in the head, authorities said, taking fatalities from a month of anti-government unrest to at least 37 as the opposition geared up for more demonstrations.

LONDON, (Reuters) – England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings has returned home from the Indian Premier League (IPL) carrying with him the message that rivals are “petrified” of his team ahead of next month’s Champions Trophy on home soil.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed the police to conduct further investigations into the murder of welder Timothy Fraser, whose body was found in the Mazaruni River last year.

FRANKFURT/PARIS, (Reuters) – Leading French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron’s campaign said yesterday it had been the target of a “massive” computer hack that dumped its campaign emails online 1-1/2 days before voters choose between the centrist and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen.

Dear Editor, The social, economic and political situation has been steadily deteriorating since the PNC-led APNU regime took power.

In a world where everything as it relates to fashion has become ordinary and lacklustre, the Met Gala is one of the few events that fashion enthusiasts look forward to.

(Trinidad Express) The Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BATT) has dispelled the notion that price fixing exists within the local banking sector.

(The Sports Xchange) – John Wall scored 24 points and the Washington Wizards took control with a 22-0 run in the first quarter for a 116-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game Three of their Eastern Conference semi-final series.

Brasilia, (Reuters) – Brazil’s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had “complete knowledge” of the massive political kickback scheme that centred on contracts at state-run oil firm Petrobras, a former top executive testified yesterday.

Fourteen gorgeous beauties are currently engaged in training and prelims for a chance to become one of the ten contestants in the Miss Guyana World finals in hopes of copping the coveted crown on coronation night come June 25 at the Marriott Hotel.

Dear Editor, Nowrang Persaud’s letter of April 21, 2017 in SN has aroused further reflections on the portrayed incapacity of the so called ‘Staff’ college; ‘Staff’ only because some of the 17-20 years old invited to be applicants may already be in the Public Service in the category of ‘Clerical and Office Support’.

The National Youth Ministry Department of the Assembly of God Church in Guyana is seeking to make clear that it was not responsible for garbage which was left in the vicinity of D’Urban Park this week.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – The 2017 Women’s World Cup will see a 10 times increase in prize money to $2 million with every ball of the tournament broadcast live, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said.

Is a visa to England, Canada or the United States a golden ticket to paradise?

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. job growth rebounded sharply in April and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent, near a 10-year low, pointing to a tightening labour market that likely seals the case for an interest rate increase next month despite moderate wage growth.

The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is calling on the government to abandon the policy of taxation on private school fees.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) in collaboration with Digicel, will have a special promotion for the third test of the Brighto Paints Q Mobile Cup Series against Pakistan to be held at the Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica.

Director James Gray’s The Lost City of Z is a languorous, pensive film that immediately sticks out amongst the releases showing in cinemas right now.

(Jamaica Observer) International coffee chain Starbucks has entered an agreement with Caribbean Coffee Traders Ltd to open its first café in Jamaica, in a move that is likely to shake up the existing local coffee shop market.

WASHINGTON/MOGADISHU,  (Reuters) – A U.S. Navy SEAL was killed and two troops wounded in a raid on an al Shabaab militant compound in Somalia, U.S.

The designation of May 3 as Portuguese Arrival Day – to commemorate the 1835 docking, in Demerara, of the Louisa Baillie from Madeira – is a welcome gesture of inclusivity and an overdue acknowledgement of our diversity.

The twenty-sixth staging of the Mother and Daughter pageant is set for May 13 at the National Culture Centre where contestants will face off in three categories; senior, middle and junior.

Dear Editor, Permit me a long quote from a letter by Swami Aksharananda which appeared in your edition of May 4, `I advocate radical separation between church and state and stand by the secularism declared by our constitution’ advocating what he calls “secularism” and offers as “religious tolerance”.