Sir George Alleyne delivers lecture
The University of Guyana held the fourth in the Vice Chancellor’s Rennaissance series of lectures on Thursday at UG’s Education Lecture Theatre, Turkeyen campus.
Articles published on Saturday, September 9, 2017
The University of Guyana held the fourth in the Vice Chancellor’s Rennaissance series of lectures on Thursday at UG’s Education Lecture Theatre, Turkeyen campus.
(Reuters) – The powerful Hurricane Jose was moving away from the northern Leeward Islands on Saturday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, giving some relief to the Caribbean archipelago battered by the massive storm Irma earlier this week.
LONDON, (Reuters) – England pace bowler James Anderson took a career best of seven for 42 on Saturday to destroy the West Indies’ batting on the third day of the third test at Lord’s and set up his team for a 2-1 series victory.
(Trinidad Guardian) A Lance Corporal with the T&T Regiment was released on $80,000 bail when he appeared in court yesterday charged with sexually assaulting two minors ages eight and 14.
Battle lines are once again being drawn over metered parking following Thursday’s vote by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to continue negotiations with the investor in the controversial project, Smart City Solutions (SCS).
President David Granger yesterday said that the recently-concluded Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the alleged assassination plot against him has exposed serious deficiencies and weaknesses in the Guyana Police Force that have to be corrected.
REMEDIOS, Cuba (Reuters) – Hurricane Irma pounded Cuba’s northern coast today as it headed for Florida, where millions of residents were told to evacuate after the storm killed 22 people in the Caribbean and left devastation in its wake.
A 66-year-old man, of Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder, died on Thursday morning after a car that was reportedly speeding slammed into him as he was riding on the public road.
In a bid to promote increased agricultural trade in the region, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Four will be hosting a trade fair in November.
The life of several service commissions, including those pertaining to the police force and public servants, expired at the end of last month, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon, who said on Thursday that the process to select new members will be activated.
A mere 8% of the $248 million allocated for the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) subventions has so far been spent in 2017.
Sean Griffith, the man whose burnt remains were recovered after a suspected arson at his Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara home on Thursday, died of smoke inhalation, according to the results of an autopsy that was conducted yesterday.
Hundreds of persons from Venezuela have sought treatment at Region One health facilities for malaria in recent weeks, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon.
-But Gold is Money, Back Circle, Leopold Street, Ol Skool Ballers and Albouystown through to last eight Sparta Boss was booted from the inaugural Guinness Cage football tournament going down 0-2 to fierce rival North Ruimveldt Thursday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
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LONDON, CMC – Fast bowler Kemar Roach joined a distinguished list of bowlers with five-wicket hauls at historic Lord’s but West Indies were facing the huge task of staying alive in the decisive third Test after England emerged with the better of the exchanges on an absorbing second day here yesterday.
A proposal for the establishment of a Mayoral Youth Council in every municipalities was put forward to representatives of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Thursday, during a roundtable discussion on youth in local governance, organised by youth leaders in Linden.
Christopher Barnwell stroked an unbeaten 73 on day one of the second round of the Guyana Cricket Board/Jaguars Three-Day League competition as Georgetown ended reached 158 for eight, trailing Lower Corentyne by 11 runs at the close of play yesterday at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground.
The Government of Guyana has frozen the assets of former PNCR parliamentarian Abdul Kadir and his co-conspirator Abdel Nur, who are currently imprisoned in the United States for plotting to blow up fuel tanks at the John F Kennedy Airport in New York.
The Dorado Speed Swim club will hosting its first meet since the recent 23rd Goodwill Swim Meet October 14 at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal.
A police corporal is now the subject of an investigation after he was seen in a recently circulated video assaulting a male civilian, who visited the police outpost on Water Street, Georgetown to make a report.
(Reuters) – Hurricane Irma, a deadly, devastating force of nature, rapidly coalesced from a low-pressure blip west of Africa into one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record, following an unhindered atmospheric path and fed by unusually warm seas.
Dear Editor, The recent pronouncement by Minister Keith Scott as it relates to the banning of single mothers who are security guards from working night shifts have been hailed by some as a good initiative.
Edwin Nunes, the former police officer who was charged with two armed robberies in July, will be spending the next two years in jail after he was found guilty yesterday by a city magistrate.
Rewattie Datt-DaCosta has been thrilling one audience after another with dance for the past 22 years through Nrityageet and she is not done yet; in fact, she is even more enthused after her recent performance at Carifesta XIII in Barbados “[Dance] gives me a chance to express my feelings in a way that words could not,” Rewattie said during an interview with The Scene.
Dear Editor, In reference to ‘President will be guided by court ruling in selection of Gecom chair -Harmon’ (SN Sep 8), the Chief Justice’s opinion was definitive: any fit and proper person can serve as chair of Gecom.
Eagles and Pacesetters secured wins over Sonics and University of Guyana (UG) Trojans respectively when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) second division league tournament continued on Thursday.
A policeman was yesterday charged with assaulting an ex-girlfriend and using his service weapon to make a threat on her life.
Dear Editor, I do not think that the proposal being advanced by the Ministry of Social Protection through its Minister responsible for Labour is possible at this juncture.
The cycling season will resume today in the National Park with the staging of the 17th annual Degree 11-race programme.
JUCHITAN, Mexico, (Reuters) – At least 60 people died when the most powerful earthquake to hit Mexico in over eight decades tore through buildings and forced mass evacuations in the poor southern states of Oaxaca and Chiapas, triggering alerts as far away as Southeast Asia.
Hi Everyone, This is part two of the five-part series on Tastes Like Home August Holidays.
TORONTO/OTTAWA, (Reuters) – Ontario unveiled plans to sell recreational marijuana through government-run stores and online yesterday, choosing a monopoly model it hopes will stamp out a proliferation of illegal stores and the broader black market.
A De Velde, Berbice River resident has been charged with unlawful possession of a shotgun and matching ammunition after police say he threatened to kill his mother with the weapon.
LONDON, CMC – A career-best half-century took Barbadian Jofra Archer past 500 runs for the English County championship but was not enough to save Sussex as they crashed to a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Northamptonshire here yesterday.
Dear Editor, In the media on August 28th 2017 Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo declared that he disagrees that PPP/C NDC councillors are uncooperative, and stated that they have valid reasons for not participating in events.
Samantha Grant, known for soca hit song “A Feel to Rock Meh Body” is back and set to take the stage by storm tonight, when she launches her second album more than a decade after release of her hit song at her birth-night bash with a concert dubbed ‘Denim & Diamonds’ at Club El Latino in Georgetown.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A powerful Senate committee blasted the Trump administration yesterday in a report accompanying its spending plan for the State Department, saying its approach to foreign policy weakens U.S.
The romantic comedy “The Big Sick” did not open in cinemas in Guyana, which seemed particularly odd.
A Cuban woman, who said she overstayed her time here due to the bad economic situation in her home country, was yesterday fined and ordered deported.
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – North Korea’s ambassador to Mexico yesterday said its tensions with the United States were not Mexico City’s business after President Enrique Pena Nieto ordered that he leave the country in protest over Pyongyang’s nuclear tests.
Dear Editor, I am a resident of Herstelling New Scheme.
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian police yesterday said they arrested former minister Geddel Vieira Lima on new charges after a corruption probe found his fingerprints in bags hiding more than 51 million reais ($16.52 million) in cash.
Miss United Continents Guyana 2017 Divya Yabindranautyh is now in Ecuador where she would be representing Guyana at the Miss United Continents 2017 pageant.
LONDON, (Reuters) – England seamer James Anderson described it as “surreal” as he became only the sixth bowler to take 500 test wickets yesterday.
The strength of the Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department was boosted yesterday with the addition of 26 ranks, including twenty-two graduates of the recent recruit classes.
It’s perplexing and difficult to fully understand why fashion has gripped the 90s trend of logos for such a long time.
(Reuters) – Britain’s Chris Froome maintained his Vuelta a Espana lead of one minute 37 seconds over nearest challenger Vincenzo Nibali yesterday ahead of the decisive final mountain stage.
As a product of a single-parent household, I know firsthand some of the challenges such parents face.
The World Meteorological Organization has a master list of names for storms that originate in the Atlantic.
(Jamaica Observer) Within an hour of being arrested and charged for possession of an offensive weapon on August 29, Romario Brown was bailed by fashion designer Dexter Pottinger — the man he is now accused of killing.
Dear Editor, The Guyana Peace Council (GPC) welcomes recent developments in Colombia signalling a further consolidation of efforts at peaceful reconciliation among guerrilla movements and the Government of Colombia.
This afternoon the Indian Cultural Centre will be showing the award winning 2012 film Kahaani and members of the public can view it free of cost.