Articles published on Thursday, October 26, 2017
In response to a request by Stabroek News for a comment on the unilateral appointment of a GECOM Chairman, Canada today said that “democratic norms and the rule of law should be respected”.
This morning Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams SC (third from right) met with US Ambassador Perry Holloway (second from right) and Canadian High Commissioner Lilian Chatterjee (second from left) to discuss the Justice Education Society Project- Strengthening the Criminal Justice System in Guyana.
(Trinidad Guardian) Education Minister Anthony Garcia has once again made the call to principals to enforce the ban on cell phones with cameras in all schools.
Stating that the unilateral appointment of Justice James Patterson as Gecom Chairman is an indication of government’s plan to rig the 2020 general elections, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday made known his plans to launch campaigns locally and abroad to thwart any such an occurrence.
Nine persons including three foreign nationals were on Tuesday arrested on the Barima River, north west after ranks of the joint services intercepted a boat and found a quantity of illegal items including an AK-47 rifle.
Errol Williams, was yesterday morning sentenced to 23 years in prison, for what Justice James Bovell-Drakes described as the brutal slaying of 30-year-old firefighter, Patrick Daly.
Four law enforcers including a prison warder who allegedly witnessed the escape of remanded prisoner, Dellon Blake earlier this month from the Lusignan Prison are expected to face criminal charges soon.
Morris Fredericks, 24, was yesterday morning handed a 22-year sentence by Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall, for the 2011 killing of Linden resident, Alistair Crighton.
Coordinator and founder of the Phoenix Recovery programme, Clarence Young, has died.
The final phase of Leg 2 of culvert works on Vlissengen Road and Carifesta Avenue will begin on Saturday, October 28, 2017, a release from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) said yesterday.
A Lethem mechanic was placed on $1 million bail after being charged with causing the death of Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lance Corporal, Devon Fraser on October 18th in Lethem.
The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) yesterday said that they are being kept in the dark with respect to information about the regularisation of the conditions for sweepers/cleaners and will be meeting with the workers to decide their next course of action.
Despite the La Parfaite Harmonie access road being repaired over the weekend, residents say there is a need for more works to be done.
The Petroleum Commission Bill, now before a parliamentary select committee, should be fine-tuned to make way for more Board Directors with broader powers to eliminate concerns about possible ministerial micro-management.
A prison officer is currently in police custody after he allegedly attempted to smuggle prohibited items, including nine cell phones into the Mazaruni Prison.
Guyana is now officially the 53rd candidate country of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) which is aimed at openness around the governance of natural resources.
A group of Seafield, West Coast Berbice rice farmers, will know the outcome of their challenge to the revocation of their leases by President David Granger and removal from the land, when the Chief Justice delivers her ruling on December 11.
Chairman of the Management Committee of the National Farmers Organisation Hafeez Rahman on Tuesday pledged the organisation’s support for the descendants of enslaved Africans to be compensated.
A Brazilian national was fatally wounded at Dukwarie Landing, Cuyuni River on Tuesday by a peacemaker.
A Betsy Ground, East Canje Berbice farmer was recently sentenced to three years imprisonment and fined $30,000 when he appeared at the Reliance Magistrate’s Court.
Three-time defending champions the Guyana Jaguars will fancy their chances against a relatively inexperienced Jamaican Scorpions side when the two franchises meet today in the opening round of Cricket West Indies Regional four – day tournament at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.
A man was yesterday fined and sentenced for using false documents to travel.
PUNE, India, (Reuters) – Tight bowling and fifties from Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik helped India secure a series-levelling six-wickets victory against New Zealand in the second one-day international yesterday.
A soon-to-be father was yesterday charged with the possession of cannabis with the intent to traffic.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Bowling all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall says West Indies A will need to exhibit more patience against Sri Lanka A’s spin attack, in order to win the decisive third four-day “Test” starting here today.
Dear Editor, In a country seemingly devoid of decency, principle and integrity, the recent action by Major-General (ret’d) Joe Singh and Chris Ram must represent hope in a hopeless society, and inspire our young people who see so few role models among us.
LONDON, CMC – In-form Shai Hope continued his surge in the International Cricket Council batting rankings, jumping another seven places to move even closer to the top-20 in the world.
Dear Editor, This opportunity is taken to call on society to focus attention to Article 161 (2) of the Guyana Constitution that attends to the matter of the appointment of the GECOM chairman and the ruling handed down by acting Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire on this matter.
The Dorado Speed Swim Club with 574 points, won the recent Invitational Pentathlon Meet at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched a probe after a curator in Pune was caught in a TV sting operation allegedly promising to manipulate the pitch ahead of yesterday’s second one-dayer between India and New Zealand.
Dear Editor, I refer to letters from Messrs. Nowrang Persaud and Dr.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Cricket West Indies have appointed Englishman Dominic Warne as director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications.
Dear Editor, This year will mark thirty years since AIDS was first detected in Guyana and indeed the country has made many strides in reducing the spread of the HIV virus in all the Regions.
Dear Editor, The Editorial on the `East Coast railway embankment one-way traffic restriction’ (SN Oct 24) was well timed and to the point.
Transport Sports Club and the Demerara Cricket Club will clash from 6pm tomorrow at the DCC ground, Queenstown in the third place playoff of the Well Teen, Trophy Stall, Nauth Auto Spares and Tropical Springs U13 cricket competition.
Dear Editor, The President’s unilateral appointment of Justice Patterson was undoubtedly undemocratic based solely on the principle of democracy.
DUBLIN, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A United Nations official charged with defending human rights activists has gained new powers to question company directors in a bid to crack down on a worldwide surge in attacks on people who oppose their megaprojects.
Grove Hi-Tech and Silver Shattas secured unlikely wins over Santos and Georgetown Football Club (GFC) respectively, when the Petra Organization coordinated ‘Turbo Energy Drink Knockout Football Championship’ continued on Tuesday.
Plant Maintenance retained their BOSAI Inter-Department 10/10 tapeball cricket title, defeating Mines Maintenance by 25 runs on Saturday at the Bayroc Community Centre ground.
BEIJING, (Reuters) – China’s ruling Communist Party broke with recent precedent on Wednesday, unveiling a new leadership line-up without a clear successor to President Xi Jinping, who has become arguably the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong.
Dear Editor, Regular and casual undermining of Guyana’s democratic norms and ideals has become a prominent feature of life under APNU+AFC.
All eyes will be trained today on Kensington Oval, Barbados here where Barbados Pride welcome perennial arch-rivals Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, on the opening day of the new Regional four-day season according to the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC).
Dear Editor, The David Rose School for Handi-capped Children should be renamed David Rose School for Children with Disability and Impairment or Differently Abled This letter serves to express my disapproval of the name of the above mentioned school.
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian lawmakers rejected corruption charges against President Michel Temer last evening, shelving a case that had threatened to oust a center-right leader who investors hope will bring Brazil’s budget deficit under control.
Guyanese opening batsman Trevon Griffith who will be turning out for the Jamaica Scorpions against Guyana in the opening round of the Cricket West Indies regional four – day tournament, says he’s not too worried about the lack of experience in the Jamaican side.
Dear Editor, The United Nations General Assembly will consider the Draft Resolution “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba” on Wednesday, November 1st, 2017, for the 26th consecutive time.
TOKYO, (Reuters) – Japan will propose a strategic dialogue among leaders of the United States, India and Australia, aiming at counteracting China’s expansion under its “Belt and Road” policy, Foreign Minister Taro Kono told the Nikkei business daily.
A great weekend of boxing is on the cards. This is according to Technical Director of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), Terrence Poole referring to the Lennox Blackmoore Intermediate Championships which will be staged from tomorrow evening at the National Gymnasium.
LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush apologized through a spokesman yesterday for what an actress described as a sexual assault but which Bush said was intended as a friendly pat and a joke to put her at ease during a picture-taking session.
BANGKOK, (Reuters) – Amid beating drums, the whistle of an ancient flute and an artillery salute, Thailand began an elaborate ceremony steeped in ancient rites to mark the start yesterday of a lavish cremation ceremony for revered late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Dear Editor, In February of this year hundreds of incensed citizens gathered opposite the office of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to protest the implementation of the parking meter system.
Ramchand’s Auto Spares is the latest sponsor of this year’s Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) International Race of Champions scheduled for November 11 and 12 at the South Dakota Circuit.
CARACAS/SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela, (Reuters) – With some nursing wounds, others jailed and many heading abroad, Venezuela’s young opposition supporters are demoralized by the ruling socialists’ shock election win this month, after prolonged protests failed to oust President Nicolas Maduro.
Ansa McAl Trading under its Magnum Tonic Wine, officially partnered with the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA), for the staging of its division one league which is set to commence next week.
(Trinidad Guardian) Four days after saying he felt no need for him to resign, Office of Disaster Preparedness Management (ODPM) deputy CEO Dave Williams on Tuesday tendered his resignation with immediate effect.
LONDON, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Africa needs 11 million more doctors, nurses and teachers by 2030 to prevent a “social and economic disaster” that could propel millions to migrate, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Dear Editor, I have read the public statement by the AFC on the GECOM chairman appointment tragedy and I must respond to three points contained therein.
There is a stark divide in Guyana’s youth population today; referencing young people aged 15 to 24 years.
Rustling leaves hang to the ground creating a lovely, lit space.
