Daily Archive: Sunday, January 7, 2018

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Flooding from a water main break forced the temporary suspension of some flights at New York’s John F.

Caribbean Airlines is advising that due to restrictions at the John F.

KUALA LUMPUR, (Reuters) – Malaysia’s opposition coalition today named 92-year old former premier Mahathir Mohamad as its prime ministerial candidate for a general election that must be called by August.

Photos by Joanna Dhanraj Block 22 is situated in Wismar, Linden and although the village has approximately 1,500 residents, not many Guyanese have heard of it.

Economist Tarron Khemraj says his computations show that Guyana’s signing bonus from ExxonMobil should have been around US$238 million and not the US$18 million paid.

Many of you would have received potted plants as gifts and with the holiday season having ended, I have received many telephone calls on how to care for these new plants.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) yesterday said much more should have been done to incorporate local content and greater benefits for businesses here in the petroleum agreement between the government and ExxonMobil’s subsidiary.

The controversial signature bonus with ExxonMobil was raised at a meeting at its Texas, USA headquarters in April, 2016 by head of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Newell Dennison.

Except for necessary testing, government has assured that there will be no flaring of natural gas found offshore, in keeping with its commitment to developing a “green state,” according to Natural Resources Minister Raphael Trotman.

Councillor Akeem Peter, Chairman of the committee set up to renegotiate the contract for the Georgetown Metered Parking Project, is confident that he and his team have been able to secure the best deal that the city could manage at this time.

A tree, felled by strong winds, claimed the lives of two men last Friday as they were doing a “wash down” at a mining camp in the Potaro River.

A woman was sexually assaulted during a home invasion in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, by a gunman who threatened the lives of both her child and her boyfriend.

A 58th-minute free-kick conversion from custodian Roncy Caleb, propelled Georgetown (GT) Police to the inaugural GT Beer Berbice 8-aside Football Championship, defeating Beacons 2-1 on Friday.

Having felt, witnessed, and heard of violence against women in all forms, Akima McPherson decided to address the issue that destroys women every day, whether by death, emotionally, psychologically or even spiritually.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Three-time reigning champions Guyana Jaguars beat Jamaica Scorpions in a nerve-jangling contest here Saturday, to increase their lead at the top of the standings and virtually assure themselves of a fourth straight title in the Regional Four-Day Championship.

Neil Chan, the one-time owner of the Xanadu nightclub who was known for his efforts in the development of local arts and culture, has died.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Jason Campbell held his nerve to blast leg-spinner Imran Khan for a straight six and propel Leeward Islands Hurricanes to an exciting one-wicket victory over Trinidad and Tobago Red Force inside three days here yesterday.

A contractor and two of his employees were robbed by two gunmen who attacked them at Bel Air Village yesterday.

Yearend Football Championship Tournament host Den Amstel and Uitvlugt will face-off in the inaugural GT Beer Yearend Football Championship finale, following hard-fought semi-final wins on Friday at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground.

Three men, including a Venezuelan national, were arrested yesterday afternoon after they were intercepted with over 90 pounds of cannabis by police on the Essequibo Coast.

The opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) yesterday criticised a move to prevent parliamentarian Juan Edghill from attending the upcoming January 10th sitting of the National Assembly due to a mistake made by the Parliament Office in calculating when his suspension commenced.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – South Africa built a sizeable lead after reaching 65 for two against India at the close on day two of the first test at Newlands on Saturday but must finish the match without pace bowler Dale Steyn who suffered another injury setback.

(ESPN) A masterful hundred from Kane Williamson and world-class new ball bowling by Tim Southee and Trent Boult saw New Zealand get off to a winning start against Pakistan.

Through its latest amnesty, Georgetown has been able to garner $127 million from the payment of rates, while forgoing a total of $335 million in interest.

Aiming to become a major player, Doolie’s Bakery has taken the step to rebrand itself Demerara Bakery.

BARCELONA, (Reuters) – Barcelona’s capture of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool will have only marginal impacts on the team’s objectives this season but is a major statement in their aim to remain a global soccer superpower which had been bruised by the departure of Neymar.

Jagetram Hariram, an East Coast of Demerara bar owner was sentenced last Thursday to three years in prison after being convicted for trafficking a 14-year-old for labour, according to the Ministry of Social Protection.

(Field Level Media) Stephen Curry torched the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday for a season-high 45 points in less than three quarters of work, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 121-105 rout at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prominent jurist and former national cricketer, Prakash Moosai has described late former international umpire Clyde Cumberbatch as a man of “impeccable integrity.”

The home of two pensioners was devastated by a fire of unknown origin in East La Penitence on Friday afternoon.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Persistent rain here forced the abandonment of day three of the eighth round match in the Regional Four-Day Championship between Barbados Pride and Windward Islands Volcanoes here yesterday.

Two men were on Friday sentenced to 12 months in jail after they admitted to stealing over $200,000 in in goods from a city seawall vendor.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday rejected an author’s accusations that he is mentally unfit for office and said his business career and election victory showed he is “a very stable genius.”

Freshly made cassava bread, toasted with a daub of butter, melting, adds flavour to every bite.

BOSTON/NEW YORK, (Reuters) – A shroud of bone-chilling arctic air covered the U.S.

(Reuters) – Switzerland won their third Hopman Cup on Saturday as Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber 4-3(3) 4-2 in the deciding mixed doubles to secure a 2-1 victory in the final at the Perth Arena.

An East La Penitence painter was on Friday charged with shooting at a man, who had accused him of selling him a fake chain.

There are two slants to this missive today.  The first is that over the years, starting with when I lived in Grand Cayman, I have developed a very productive connection, mostly by frequent email, with some pivotal persons in the Caribbean which has made for some interesting exchanges over time. 

BERLIN, (Reuters) – More than three months after a German election, Chancellor Angela Merkel is still scrambling to form a new government and will today launch a five-day attempt to persuade the Social Democrats (SPD) to join a coalition with her conservatives.

Dear Editor, Please refer to an article which appeared in your issue of Friday, January 5, in the Business supplement captioned ‘Two years after roof collapse, Stabroek Wharf attests to City Hall’s propensity for empty promises.’

Like the Poor Boy’s sister, the princess did not want to be rescued, and the prince had no token with him by which she might have recognized him as her brother.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Even though she is brilliant in the 200 metres, double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson loves the 100 metres more.

The Georgetown municipality is seeking to clear its debts with the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the city credit union.

(Jamaica Observer) Director of Elections Orrette Fisher confirmed Thursday that the process of registration for political parties has already begun.

Criminal and departmental charges have been recommended for two policemen who were recorded in a scuffle with a civilian last month on Lombard Street.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Brothers Shaun and Mitchell Marsh both scored centuries on a scorching fourth morning of the fifth Ashes test last night as Australia took complete control of the match with a lead of 232 runs over England at lunch.

Dear Editor, The sugar industry worldwide has seen its profitability decrease significantly.

 (Reuters) – U.S. astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon in 1972 and even smuggled a corned beef sandwich into orbit during a career that made him the only person to fly with three NASA space programs, has died at age 87, officials said yesterday.

When the city saw the inimitable Ms Carol Sooba off the scene following a change at the central government level, and local government elections brought in their wake the installation of a new council and Mayor, the citizens of Georgetown heaved a collective sigh of relief.

Congratulations! If you’re reading this then you’ve made it to 2018 and that’s something to be proud of.

The curtains closed on the theatre stage in Guyana for 2017 with the annual comedy show c, produced by Lyndon Jones and Maria Benschop.

The spectacular discoveries of oil in offshore Guyana, with promises of a glowing future, must be tempered with what that future really means and with the realities of today.

Dear Editor, “The Chancellor and the Chief Justice shall each be appointed by the President acting after obtaining the agreement of the Leader of the Opposition.”

Chess grandmasters Viswanathan Anand and Ju Wenjun, and Magnus Carlsen and Nana Dzagnidze completed 2017 in fine style as they won the World Rapid Championships and the World Blitz Championships.

Despite last week’s publication of the Guyana 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA/PSC); today’s column wraps up my evaluation of model PSAs/PSCs.

At the end of November, the Cuban government hosted an unusual meeting.

“You know I don’t really get to enjoy me fairy lights and Christmas decorations because now is time to tek down and is like only the other day I put them up,” Marian said with some amount of genuine disappointment.

(Field Level Media) Rookie Jayson Tatum scored the final five points for the Boston Celtics, who overcame a difficult shooting performance and eked out an 87-85 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at Barclays Center in New York.

We have to look forward to a long and terrible age of increasing and fearsome devastation. 

RIYADH/DUBAI,  (Reuters) – Saudi Arabian authorities have detained 11 princes after they gathered at a royal palace in Riyadh in a rare protest against the government suspending payment of their utility bills, the public prosecutor said on Saturday.

(Trinidad Express) The body of a man was found dumped in bushes off Chickland, Freeport yesterday.

West Coast Berbice lawmen last evening intercepted a young taxi driver with almost two pounds of packaged marijuana in the car he was driving at the time.

Saturday, December 30th GGMC team clinched Exxon pact –Trotman Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman yesterday distanced himself from negotiating the modified ExxonMobil contract last year saying it was a team of professionals that conducted the discussions and even in hindsight his government is satisfied with the terms reached.

The Willet (Tringa semipalmata) breeds in North America and the West Indies and winters in southern North America, Central America, the West Indies and South America.