Daily Archive: Sunday, November 19, 2017

TAROUBA, Trinidad,  CMC – Left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul snatched three of the four remaining wickets to end with five in the innings and nine in the match, as Guyana Jaguars routed Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by an innings and 217 runs in their fourth round match here today.

Since producing its first gold bar in August 2015, Canadian miner, Guyana Goldfields Inc (GGI) says it has paid US$26.5m in royalties to the state and purchased US$84.1m in goods and services from local businesses.

(Trinidad Guardian) When everyone felt that the case was closed on the kidnap and murder of United States citizen Balram “Balo” Maharaj, comes news that new motions have been filed in the Federal Court in Washington DC, which could see a new trial for the seven convicted Trinidadians.

HARARE,  (Reuters) – President Robert Mugabe was dismissed as leader of Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party today in a move to force a peaceful end to his 37 years in power following a de facto military coup.

Judgement Yard, Bad-a-Yard, Trap House, Gaza Squad, East Front Road and California Square were among the teams to seal their group berths to the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown Championship, following playoff matches yesterday and Friday respectively.

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Openers Kyle Hope and Amir Jangoo gave Trinidad Red Force a solid start to their reply, after Vishaul Singh hit his second hundred of the season and shared a record stand with fellow century-maker Leon Johnson that put Guyana Jaguars in an impregnable position in their top-of-the-table Regional 4-Day Championship match on Friday.

Former Attorney General Anil Nandlall says that the Attorney General’s Chambers’ retention of six attorneys to prosecute a number of high profile cases is unconstitutional and he is warning that the right to a fair trial will be compromised by a politically-tainted process.

Guyana’s total public debt increased from $317.7 billion to $330.6 billion in 2016 but the total debt as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined to 46.4% from 48.6% at the end of 2015 due to a nominal increase in the GDP.

BASSETERRE,  CMC – Leeward Islands Hurricanes captain Rahkeem Cornwall led a lion-hearted effort from the bowling attack yesterday to leave his side with a final-day chase of 302 for victory against Jamaica Scorpions in the Regional 4-Day Championship.

Family, friends and well-wishers turned out in their numbers to say their final goodbyes to murdered school teacher Kescia Branche, who was laid to rest yesterday afternoon.

The Golden Jaguars will depart local shores today for Jakarta, Indonesia, for their International friendly against the 165th ranked host nation on Saturday.

A friendly little village in Mahaicony situated approximately 51 kilometres from Georgetown, Cottage is a haven to its more than 250 residents, whose foreparents reportedly took up residence there in the mid-1800s.

A recent Biodiversity Assessment Team (BAT) survey of the Kaieteur National Park (KNP) and the Upper Potaro area has led to the discovery of up to 31 new or potentially new species to science.

Flurry of activities There continues to be a flurry of activity and plenty conversation about oil and gas in Guyana. 

By Charwayne Walker Firstly, congratulations must be extended to Coach Wayne `Wiggy’ Dover and his charges for a hard-fought draw against the Soca Warriors at the Ato Boldon Stadium on November 14, 2017.

Netrockers and Amelia’s Ward maintained their undefeated records when the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) 2017/2018 Senior League continued on Friday.

Introduction As indicated last week, today’s column is designed principally to pronounce on Decision Rule 4.

A Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara resident died on Thursday after he was attacked by a swarm of bees while returning home.

Silver Shattas and Topp XX secured contrasting wins when the Linden leg in the Frank Watson Memorial U15 football league continued yesterday at the Wisburg Secondary School ground.

A man is murdered, a woman beaten and raped, a child horribly abused, a business robbed, a home terrifyingly invaded.

The National Assembly on Friday approved $3 billion in extra budgetary allocations, including almost $1 billion in additional financing for the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI).

Theron Mohabeer will battle Nyron Joseph while Johnathan Antczak will oppose Daniel Islam in the semi-final round of the Open division in the Guyana Squash Association Lucozade handicap tournament.

The lawyer for Tameshwar Jagmohan, the new owner of the 100-acre Sunset Lakes housing development at Providence, East Bank Demerara, says his client was not a partner of former owner Brian Tiwarie in the venture and that he has fully paid for the property.

Wracked by dissention and uncertainty, compounded by the dismissal of Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, known by the nickname of ‘Crocodile’ which he embraces, the army on Wednesday occupied strategic points in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, and deposed President Robert Mugabe, aged 93 and in power for 37 years.

I’ve said it before; how much an influence my mother Zepherina, born at Hague as I was, had on me.

Diamond Upsetters defeated Herstelling Raiders 4-0 when the East Bank Football Association (EBFA)/Ralph Green U11 League resumed yesterday at the Grove Community Center ground.

After declaring himself to be Secretary to the Cabinet, State Minister Joseph Harmon has clarified that he does not hold the post but that Cabinet matters remain with his remit.

Nasrudeen Mohamed Jr. (Jumbo Jet Jr) will be bidding three of his thoroughbreds goodbye following the Race of Champions on December 3 at the Rising Sun Turf Club, but he hopes they all go out with a bang.

Just over a week ago the US administration published new regulations governing travel and trade between the US and Cuba.

The cycling season continues today with the penultimate race on the 2017 calendar.

The Public Service Appellate Tribunal, which is already examining five cases, is urging public servants who feel that the Public Service Commission (PSC) has not done justice to their respective cases to seek redress.

(The Sports Xchange) – LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points, the final two on a crucial basket in the last minute, as the San Antonio Spurs roared back from a ragged beginning to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-101 at the AT&T Center.

The two prime suspects in the murder of Sophia resident Jamal Munroe, including the alleged shooter, were arrested on Friday.

The National Drama Festival (NDF) is now in progress at the National Cultural Centre. 

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, following on by 364 runs, were 106 for six in their second innings at the close on the penultimate day of their fourth round match in the Regional Four-Day Championship against Guyana Jaguars at the Brian Lara Stadium here last night.

A quick response by neighbours early on Friday morning saved four children from a fire that ripped through the bottom flat of their home at Supply, Mahaica.

The Tropical Mockingbird (Mimus gilvus) is a resident breeding bird from southern  Mexico south to northern Brazil, and in the Lesser Antilles and other Caribbean  islands.

KOLKATA, (Reuters) – Fifties from Lahiru Thirimanne and Angelo Mathews kept Sri Lanka firmly on course for a handy first-innings lead against India on day three of the rain-hit first test yesterday.

“I does sit down in the yard all day. I don’t mix or nothing but I does just sit down in the yard because I don’t have nothing to do.”

A mason is now hospitalised after being shot during an argument with another man, whom he had accused of having an affair with his wife.

Whether in the gym or in public, I get asked a lot about tips for a good night’s rest.

(Trinidad Guardian) It is now official. Two external audits have confirmed that there was a discrepancy between reported oil production in the Exploration and Production Operations in the Catshill Field operated by A&V Oil and Gas and the actual production receipts at Pointe-a-Pierre discovered by Petrotrin’s Internal Audit Department in the period January to June 2017.

LONDON, (Reuters) – As if clocking up a first victory over Rafael Nadal was not enough, David Goffin continued breaking new ground by stunning Roger Federer at the ATP Finals yesterday to claim the biggest win of his career and reach the final.

Dear Editor, Judges can promote social order when they use a clear interpretation methodology and display it in their rulings.

Debra Rostron was just 17 when she departed Guyana to study in Canada.

HARARE (Reuters) – The leaders of Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party will meet today to approve the dismissal of President Robert Mugabe, the only leader the southern African nation has known since independence 37 years ago, two party sources have said.

The closure of the Enmore and Rose Hall estates, previously slated to occur by the end of this year, is not likely until 2018, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon.

DUBLIN (Reuters) – Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams, a pivotal figure in the political life of Ireland for almost 50 years, said on Saturday he will step down as party leader and complete a generational shift in the former political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA).

I share the belief that chess is becoming essentially popular among youths in developing nations. It

Dear Editor, We always hear of negative things about homeless people but this is a true story that would bring smiles to your Sunday readers.

Dear Editor, There have been strong calls for the private sector in the Caribbean to become more actively engaged in lobbying and other efforts to enhance the region’s relations with the United States, notwithstanding President Donald Trump’s announced America first policy.

If you like bacon, then you like and have eaten pork belly.

In an era where judges and magistrates in Guyana still manually record the testimony of witnesses, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Sir Dennis Byron says it is time for the courts to move to digital transcription as a means of reducing delay.

Vice-Chairman of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Demerara) Karl Singh has tendered his resignation to the Regional Democratic Council (RDC).

Disease is no respecter of borders, which is why a regional meeting of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) comprising representatives from Guyana, Brazil and Suriname convened early this month to discuss indigenous health in their common border areas.

Dear Editor, Elements of the shrinking thinking class have watched in fascination, and some dread, at the attempted assassination of regulation, and the stonewalling of law enforcement investigation. 

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – West Indies stroke-makers Evin Lewis and Kieron Pollard slammed half-centuries as Dhaka Dynamites crushed Darren Sammy’s Rajshahi Kings, but superstar Chris Gayle flattered to deceive, in his first outing in the Bangladesh Premier League here Saturday.

Leea Indica commonly called Bandicoot Berry originated in Asia and Australia.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top US nuclear commander said on Saturday that he would resist President Donald Trump if he ordered an “illegal” launch of nuclear weapons.

BONN, Germany (Thomson Reuters Fou-ndation) – UN climate negotiations in Bonn, aimed at laying the groundwork for faster action to curb climate change and deal with its impacts, ended in the early hours of Saturday morning with solid progress on key issues, including preparations for ramping up carbon cuts.