Articles published on Sunday, November 12, 2017
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Veteran former West Indies left-hander, Shiv Chanderpaul, carved out a phenomenal 77th first class hundred and passed 27 000 runs career runs, as he rescued Guyana Jaguars and forced a draw on the final day of their Regional four-day contest against Leeward Islands Hurricanes here today.
LONDON, (Reuters) – British ministers rallied around Boris Johnson today, saying the foreign secretary was doing a “great job” and had no reason to resign over remarks that critics say may prompt Iran to extend the prison sentence of a jailed aid worker.
It was the Ian Daniels show as West Ruimveldt secured the 2017 Courts Pee Wee Primary Schools Football Championships, outclassing 2012 champion Marian Academy 4-0 yesterday at the Thirst Park ground.
Arguing for the dismissal of the PPP’s challenge to the appointment of retired judge James Patterson as Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) Chairman, the Attorney General has informed the High Court that President David Granger acted within his constitutional power when he made the unilateral selection and that he cannot be legally compelled to choose from the nominees he rejected.
Elite League champion the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), will oppose Fruta Conquerors today in the final of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) ‘Big Four Championship’ following semifinal wins on Friday.
Just 11.5 kilometres from Supenaam is the serene and peaceful little village of Pomona.
“You name it—the talent, the know-how, it is all here. President Granger, I hope you’re watching this because all the skills you require to build a sustainable country are right here!”
The inaugural Magnum ‘Tek Charge and Win’ Futsal Christmas Classic is scheduled to commence December 1st at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
“Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark; professionals built the Titanic.”
“I have been married for 14 years and before, we had some good times.
The University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus yesterday sent its largest graduating class into the world.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Devon Smith hit his second hundred of the season and achieved the rare feat of carrying his bat, but failed to save Windward Islands Volcanoes from a 10-wicket defeat against Trinidad & Tobago Red Force in the Regional 4-Day Championship yesterday.
Topp XX crushed High Stars 4-1 when the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) 2017/2018 Senior League, continued Friday at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground, Linden.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Left-hander Vishaul Singh led a sterling Guyana Jaguars fightback with a high-quality knock but the visitors were forced to follow on, leaving Leeward Islands Hurricanes in control of the third round encounter heading into today’s final day at Warner Park.
It was recently announced that Guyanese-British singer, songwriter, musician and producer Eddy Grant has released a new album titled ‘Plaisance’.
While the government tabled a whistleblowers protection bill two weeks ago, nearly seven months have elapsed since nurse Sherlyn Marks was punished for having complained about the alleged abuse of office by a Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice) Councillor and she is still to be given redress.
Whether your aim is to improve overall health, get fit, or just stay a few steps ahead of the aging process, turning to the wealth of resources available online is one of the first things most people do.
Guyana and Brazil will be re-marking their shared border during a four-day exercise beginning on Thursday, the Ministry of the Presidency announced last evening.
The curtain will come down on the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club two-day International race of Champions Meet today at the South Dakota Circuit.
The curtain will come down on the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club two-day International race of Champions Meet today at the South Dakota Circuit.
One of my favourite Guyanese foods is the white-belly shrimp. Small, soft shell, glistening, pink and so fresh, a thing of beauty and absolutely delicious.
SAO PAULO, Brazil, CMC – Newly-crowned Formula One drivers champion, Lewis Hamilton, will start from the back of the grid after crashing out in first qualifying for today’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
With the expected closure of the Enmore sugar factory approaching, residents and businesses of the East Coast of Demerara community are fearful of a drastic economic slowdown and a bleak future for the village.
Despite losing to Jamaica in their final group fixture, Guyana’s men’s hockey team has qualified for the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games.
Diversity of service With November being the month in which Caribbean countries were asked to celebrate tourism, this writer was encouraged to explore the subject of tourism further, particularly as it pertained to Guyana.
Mayor of Linden Carwyn Holland is calling for the setting up of the long-awaited Linden Television Station, which remains stalled five years after an agreement for its establishment and in which former Region Ten Chairman, Sharma Solomon was a key negotiator.
Decision Rule 3 Last week’s column continued the exploration of Guyana’s natural gas prospects, both “associated with/and not associated with” its recent substantial petroleum finds.
In just over a week’s time, Jamaica will host a major international conference intended to reposition tourism as a global driver of sustainable development.
A young woman is now one step closer to obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies after an intended job interview resulted in her being granted a full scholarship to the University of Guyana (UG).
Jamal John in a time of one hour, six minutes and 25 seconds won the United Cycle Club’s `Dash for Cash’ 30-lap cycle race yesterday staged around the inner circuit of the National Park.
Tears streamed down her face as she spoke and reflected on the long journey she has had since she found out she was HIV positive and even as she bats for others in similar circumstances Pam (not her real name) admits that many times she sinks into a state of depression and thinks about taking her life.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Rain continued to ruin the second round match in the Regional Four-Day Championship between Jamaica Scorpions and Barbados Pride, allowing just 71 minutes play on the second day here Friday.
Dear Editor, We each have a responsibility to be truthful, especially when speaking in public.
On the way back from a recent trip to Canada, it occurred to me that although there are still airline problems in the Caribbean, it is nothing compared to the headaches that used to exist.
BEIRUT,(Reuters) – From the moment Saad al-Hariri’s plane touched down in Saudi Arabia on Friday Nov.
The Audit Office is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding 60 payments to a supplier, totalling $33.663 million, for which the Region Eight administration cannot properly account.
Dear Editor, Approximately three years ago I was given a donation to help animals.
The annual Guyana Amateur Swimming Association National Short Course Championships splashed off Friday at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal.
Dear Editor, Last Tuesday evening, I went to the University of Guyana Vice Chancellor’s Conversation (on the Law and Society).
KARACHI, Pakistan, CMC – West Indies’ three-match Twenty20 series against Pakistan has been rescheduled for next March, and will form part of a bilateral agreement which will see the two sides face each other annually for the next five years, the Pakistan Cricket Board has announced.
(Trinidad Express) Four years after the beating death of infant girl Kimora Roopnarine, the child’s stepfather has been charged with her murder.
New Amsterdam has a new mayor after Kirt Wynter recently resigned from the post.
DAR ES SALAAM, (Reuters) – Two East African presidents on Saturday condemned a decision by the International Criminal Court to open a war crimes investigation into Burundi, saying it undermined regional peace initiatives.
The Russian Revolution, referred to as the ‘Great October Socialist Revolution,’ took place one hundred years ago on November 7 (October 25 on the calendar in force in Russia at the time).
Leea Coccinea ‘Rubra’ commonly called Hawaiian or West Indian Holly originated in Burma and comes from the Leeaceae family.
One would have to be of fairly advanced years to have a direct memory of the days when you could press the light switch and know for certain that the room would be immediately illuminated, or be in no doubt that a piece of equipment like the fridge was malfunctioning and not the victim of a power outage when it went off without warning.
On a day highlighted by drawn fixtures, Friendship defeated Herstelling 1-0 when the Ralph Green/East Bank Football Association (EBFA) U11 League continued yesterday at the Grove Community ground.
(The Sports Xchange) – The Boston Celtics lost Kyrie Irving but rallied from 18 points down in the second half and captured their 11th straight victory, roaring past the Charlotte Hornets and hanging on for a 90-87 victory on Friday night.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist government has set a high-profile location near the presidential palace in Caracas for Monday’s hotly awaited meeting with investors to discuss renegotiating $60 billion in foreign debt.
The Ministry of Communities is assisting the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) with the completion of the rehabilitation of the Kitty Market.
Timber! After decades of standing sentry at the corner of Croal Street and Avenue of the Republic, this tree gave up its post in spectacular fashion on Friday evening, when it fell onto the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts building, resulting in minor damage to the northern fence and several air-conditioning units.
The Bronzy Jacamar (Galbula leucogastra) is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It is found in north-central South America in the Amazon Basin and the Guianas.
The staff and members of the History Department of the University of Guyana used to produce a feature in Stabroek News called History This Week.
BARCELONA, (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of Catalan independence supporters clogged one of Barcelona’s main avenues on Saturday to demand the release of separatist leaders held in prison for their roles in the region’s banned drive to split from Spain.
Bounty Farms Limited has received approval for the trade of poultry and poultry products in Caricom member states but has no plans as yet to expand or increase production, according to Managing Director Patrick de Groot.
