Daily Archive: Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Articles published on Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Health fair for the elderly

The National Commission for the Elderly, through the Ministry of Social Protection today, held a mini health fair at the West Demerara Secondary School, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.

Cop being investigated over porn video

As a result of a pornographic video which went viral on Sunday October 15, 2017, the police say that an Assistant Superintendent of Police from ‘G’ Division is being investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibility after which legal advice will be sought.

Some of the items recovered (Police photo)

Nine held in north west over two rifles

A joint operation by ranks of the Guyana Police Force ‘F’ Division and the Guyana Defence Force (Coast Guard) has led to the arrest of eight suspects in connection with the discovery of two rifles along with two magazines and nineteen live rounds, a bullet proof vest and 1.5 kg cannabis sativa yesterday about 2 pm.

Joe Singh

Joe Singh resigns from gov’t work

Presidential Advisor, Major General (Rtd) Joe Singh yesterday tendered his resignation from all government-related posts and sources say it is because of comments made by President David Granger which Singh feels tarnished his character.

President’s appointment of Patterson appropriate

President David Granger’s action to unilaterally appoint Justice (Retired) James Patterson as the new Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) was clearly within his constitutional power and duty, said Amna Ally, the General Secretary of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR).

The house in flames

Five homeless after Rose Hall fire

A vendor, his daughter, son and two grandchildren were left homeless on Monday afternoon, after a fire of unknown origin completely destroyed their two-storey wooden house located at Crawford Street, Rose Hall Town, Corentyne.

Wayne Forde (right), President of the GFF listens attentively as GFF Vice-President Rawlston Adams makes a point to the media gathering at the site of the FIFA Forward Project at Providence Community Center ground 

FIFA’s Forward Project progressing smoothly

Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde, said that phase one of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Forward Project, is progressing smoothly, and that he is confident of completing first stage by January 2018.

A section of the Providence Community Centre, the site for the inaugural FIFA Forward Project, is covered in white sand. The sub-base work is being conducted by subcontractor Nabi and Sons Limited.

FIFA’s Forward Project progressing smoothly

Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde, said that phase one of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Forward Project, is progressing smoothly, and that he is confident of completing first stage by January 2018.

Kraigg Brathwaite

Bishoo hails Windies chemistry

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, CMC – Devendra Bishoo yesterday pointed to strong team chemistry after West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 117 runs in the opening Test, to claim their third Test win in seven matches.

Federer crushes Tiafoe in Basel opener

BASEL, Switzerland, (Reuters) – Roger Federer delighted a capacity crowd to ease past American youngster Frances Tiafoe 6-1 6-3 in his first round match at the Swiss Indoors in his home town of Basel yesterday.

President cannot cherry-pick CJ’s ruling on GECOM

Dear Editor, At the outset allow me to join the number of organisations and persons who condemned President Granger’s unilateral appointment of a GECOM Chairman and apologise to all eighteen nominees who were insulted by Granger’s decision to reject all of the lists and appoint his own person as Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission.

Bullshit cannot perennially baffle brains

In a lecture at the London School of Economics earlier this month in support of his book ‘Post-Truth: why we have reached peak bullshit and what we can do about it’, Evan Davis, the eminent British journalist,  stated that never has there been more concern about dishonesty in public life and, that, inter alia, people are more susceptible to bullshit that reinforces commitment to their side.