Daily Archive: Tuesday, November 21, 2017

On Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded a five-day orientation programme for newly recruited Foreign Service Officers (FSOs), which was held at the Roraima Duke Lodge in Kingston.

HARARE,  (Reuters) – Robert Mugabe resigned as Zimbabwe’s president on Tuesday a week after the army and his former political allies moved against him, ending four decades of rule by a man who turned from independence hero to archetypal African strongman.

Travis Cleveland c/d ‘Spin and Kill’, 31 years , unemployed of 337 South Sophia has been charged with murder of Jamal Munroe which occurred on November 03, 2017 at Black and White Bridge, ‘C’ Field, Sophia, ECD, the police say.

YANGON/NAYPYITAW, (Reuters) – Members of the U.S. Congress said today operations carried out against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar had “all the hallmarks” of ethnic cleansing, while the country’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi expressed doubts about allegations of rights abuses.

(Jamaica Gleaner) “A suh it go, man.” That was the reaction of dancehall artiste Ninja Man as he and his co-accused were led from the Home Circuit Court in handcuffs Monday afternoon.

The leadership of the Alliance For Change (AFC) is to formally write A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on a revision of the Cummingsburg Accord which birthed the coalition and saw it winning the 2015 general elections.

The Education Ministry is probing a complaint against a teacher of the Bishops’ High School, who is accused of sexually grooming and molesting female students during the 10 years he has worked there.

The Special Purpose Unit (SPU), which was set up to spearhead the divestment and privatization of GuySuCo assets, yesterday moved one step closer to selecting an accounting firm to provide a valuation of assets belonging to the sugar company.

Four men were yesterday taken before a city magistrate on a charge that they stole over $2 million in cash and valuables during a violent robbery at the Stabroek Market.

While the police force remains silent on the investigation into the murder of school teacher Kescia Branche, her father said that the family can only remain patient and hopeful that one day justice will prevail and his daughter’s killer/s will be apprehended.

Allan Sim Jr, who is charged with being an accessory to the murder of Georgetown Hospital ambulance dispatcher Melissa Skeete, for which his father is charged, has been committed to stand trial.

Officials from the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two and the Anna Regina Town Council are expected to meet today with the Regional Executive Officer (REO) to discuss what some have described as an “ill-advised” decision by him to fill a main drainage channel in front of the Department of Education at Cotton Field.

A young Albouystown mechanic, who police say was seen riding a stolen motorcycle, was yesterday placed on $150,000 bail by a city court after he denied a theft charge.

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Alliance For Change (AFC) yesterday expressed deep concern for workers in the sugar industry who are likely to be displaced in the ongoing rationalization of GuySuCo.

A vendor was yesterday granted bail after he was charged with chopping his former partner several times on one of her hands.

A Williamsburg, Corentyne man, his pregnant wife and 11-year-old son were left homeless yesterday after a fire completely destroyed their three-bedroom house.

Government has moved one step closer to fulfilling its promise of making government services more readily available to residents of Berbice, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon.

Despite claims by the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) that it has now handed over to the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) all the documents requested in its US$500 million Guyana Rice Development Board probe, with the exception of 12 letters, SOCU has argued that this is not the case and that there is more still outstanding.

The trial of Jermaine Savory, who is accused of the 2008 murder of Melissa Payne, who was shot dead on the Agricola Public Road, East Bank Demerara, commenced yesterday morning before Justice James Bovell-Drakes at the High Court in Georgetown.

(Reuters) – CBS and other networks yesterday suspended Charlie Rose, one of the most prominent American interviewers, after eight women told the Washington Post he sexually harassed them and prompted Rose to apologize for his “inappropriate behaviour.”

HARARE,  (Reuters) – Zimbab-wean President Robert Mugabe faces the start of impeachment proceedings today that could see him ousted within the week, against the backdrop of a military takeover dubbed “Operation Restore Legacy”.

After being in operation for only seven months, the ExxonMobil-funded Centre for Local Business Development has already registered more than 400 Guyanese businesses in its database, surpassing its end-of-year target of 100 companies.

Dear Editor, That I like all the young men representing us in New Zealand now and want them to do very well, and will watch every ball bowled, if possible, does not make me any less mad about the injustice and stupidity that persists in the management of our cricket, particularly as it relates to the treatment of our cricketers.

The Legal Affairs and Security Committee of the Mayor and City Council has completed its report surrounding the allegation of sexual assault on a minor by a city constable, and is expected to present it at the council’s next statutory meeting.

NAIROBI,  (Reuters) – Kenya’s Supreme Court yesterday upheld the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta in last month’s repeat presidential vote, paving the way for him to be sworn in next week.

Dear Editor, The noise nuisance continues unabated in Region 6, especially in the Upper Corentyne area, and the Commander is busy carrying out the functions of the Environmental Protection Agency, allegedly handing out permission to a few selected persons.

Dear Editor, The villagers of Plan Ayr No 40 and Seafield, No 42 on the West Coast of Berbice, have been embroiled in physical and legal conflicts since November, 2014 when the MMA/ADA seized lands belonging to and occupied by our respective registered co-op societies and gave them to other villagers in the form of fifty year leases without any reference to the management committee of these co-op societies.

Current Deputy Mayor Lionel Jaikarran has not yet decided whether he will contest the mayoral elections scheduled for next month.

The Guyana government stepped in on Friday and bailed the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) out of its financial predicament allowing for the male and female rugby teams to compete at this year’s Rugby America’s North (RAN) 7s Championship this weekend in Mexico.

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – The capital Sanaa and al-Bayda have joined the list of Yemen cities without clean water due to the blockade by a Saudi-led coalition which has cut off supplies of fuel for pumping, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Monday.

Sunil Dindial, who was accused of the sexual molestation of a six-year-old girl, yesterday walked out of the High Court in Georgetown a free man after being found not guilty by a jury.

BEIRUT,  (Reuters) – The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said yesterday his Iran-backed group had not sent any weapons to Yemen and denied that it was behind the firing of a ballistic missile at Riyadh from Yemeni territory held by Tehran-allied Houthi forces.

KOLKATA, (Reuters) – India’s captain Virat Kohli staved off the threat of defeat before their fast bowlers ensured the hosts finished on a high in the drawn opening test against Sri Lanka in an enthralling final day at the Eden Gardens yesterday.

Dear Editor, I do not have a problem with the objective of the consultation process, which is to democratically choose the Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons of the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils as outlined by Mr Yusuf, and I do not for a moment doubt that the consultation for his NDC was democratically done as was intended.

The State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) yesterday opened a Law Enforcement Training Series on Assets Recovery and Financial Investigations, which targets more than 70 persons at the Felix Austin Police Training College.

The 2017 edition of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ George-town Championship was officially launched yesterday at the Thirst Park Sports Club.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – A government witness in the U.S. corruption trial related to soccer’s world-governing body FIFA testified yesterday about millions of dollars paid to former soccer officials in exchange for broadcasting and sponsorship rights for international tournaments, all logged in a secret spreadsheet.

Dear Editor, I have always looked with amusement at how politicians use Christmas bonuses as a social bribe for public servants.

Young Achievers Volleyball club was once again the dominant force on the Demerara volleyball circuit after downing their counterparts from the Vanguard Volleyball club in straight sets in the final of the Demerara Volleyball Association (DVA) Men’s ‘B’ division playoff played at the National Gymnasium, Sunday evening.

The relatives of a Port Mourant man, who went missing last month, are calling for a body suspected to be his to be exhumed for an autopsy.

BERLIN,  (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would prefer a new election to ruling with a minority after talks on forming a three-way coalition failed overnight, but Germany’s president told parties they owed it to voters to try to form a government.

Dear Editor, I write to correct a statement made in the Monday (November 20, 2017) edition of the Kaieteur News, in an article headlined ‘Sole sourcing by GPHC, rentals for ministers…Finance minister, opposition clash on matters of accountability’.

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Thurs-day recommissioned the Mara Water System which had been non-functional for several years, at a cost of some $5M.

(Reuters) – England pace bowler Stuart Broad saw the funny side of things after being struck by a stray golf ball during a day off at the Brisbane Golf Club yesterday as his team eased fears that it would affect his Ashes preparation.

Fruta Conquerors defeated New Amsterdam (NA) United while holders Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Western Tigers battled to a stalemate when Season III of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) ‘Elite League’ commenced on Sunday.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – Actress and gospel singer Della Reese, best known for her role in the “Touched By An Angel” television series, has died at the age of 86 at her home in California, her family said yesterday.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Rich nations responsible for climate change need to help rebuild the Caribbean island of Barbuda where living conditions remain “primitive” more than two months after Hurricane Irma, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne said yesterday.

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – Sunil Narine smashed an entertaining half-century but it was his West Indies teammate Chris Gayle’s first of the Bangladesh Premier League in only his second appearance that took the headlines, as it spurred Rangpur Riders to a seven-run victory over Sylhet Riders here yesterday.

MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina/BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – A sound detected on Monday in the South Atlantic, near where an Argentine navy submarine with 44 crew went missing five days ago, is not believed to have come from the ill-fated vessel, a navy spokesman said.

Dear Editor, In observance of International Men’s Day which was celebrated globally on November 19, 2017, the Ministry of Social Protection in collaboration with the National Community Policing executive hosted a ‘Salute to Men’ which was a historic and enlightening event that I was pleased to attend.

Former acting president of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Franklin Wilson was returned as East Bank Football Association (EBFA) president at the Annual General Meeting on Sunday.

A construction worker was yesterday sentenced to three years in jail after he admitted to possession of 21 grammes of cannabis.

Argos Cement, S.A. along with its local partners and distributor National Hardware (Guyana) Ltd on Friday launched its new Soluble Smart Pack Cement – The Bag that becomes Mortar.

Some 41 student/athletes from the University of Guyana (UG) are set to depart Guyana today and tomorrow for the Organization of Universities of Latin American and Caribbean (UDUAL) Games in Curacao.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States has charged a former Senegalese foreign minister and a Hong Kong man with bribing high-level officials in Chad and Uganda in exchange for contracts for a Chinese oil and gas company, the U.S.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States will end in July 2019 a special status given to about 59,000 Haitian immigrants that protects them from deportation, senior Trump administration officials said yesterday.

On Tuesday, another batch of employees from Sterling Products Limited (SPL) graduated from its literacy programme, which is now in its tenth year.

As Venezuela’s financially strangled dictatorship and the opposition prepare for a possible new round of talks Dec.

In a matter of days Zimbabwe has drifted from decades of stable government, albeit undergirded by de facto one-party rule and a President who, after thirty-seven years in office, appeared likely to govern the country for as long as he pleased, to a condition bearing a suspicious resemblance to a Kafkaesque farce.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Three-time reigning champions Guyana Jaguars have opened up a significant lead at the top of the Regional Four-Day Championship, as the first class competition nears the half-way stage.

Dear Editor, I wish that I had better to project, but this country has a hard dark future ahead.