Daily Archive: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Minister of State, Joseph Harmon this morning said that the Government welcomes the $2M donation from ExxonMobil Guyana towards the relief efforts for the residents and communities affected by the recent flooding due to overtopping of the sea defences on the West Coast of Demerara.

Former Head of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Motie Dookie who is accused of smuggling 30 cases of whisky will now only face disciplinary charges as the driver of the minibus in which the discovery was made has since taken full responsibly for the act.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Sri Lanka declared a nationwide state of emergency for 10 days today to stop the spread of communal violence, a government spokesman said, after clashes erupted between majority Buddhists and members of the minority Muslim community.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday ruled against Guyana Stores Limited’s (GSL) constitutional challenge to the 2% minimum corporation tax applied by the Guyana’s Revenue Authority (GRA) under the Fiscal Enactments (Amendment) Act.

President of the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG), Aubrey Hutson is optimistic that the athletes selected to represent Guyana at the CARIFTA Games will return with hardware.

Niran Bissu captured the Scotiabank/Titans Table Tennis club boys under – 18 title in the biggest upset of the tournament when he remarkably defeated Miguel Wong in fading light Sunday evening at the Queen’s College Auditorium.

While expressing concern at the frequency of armed robberies committed on bank customers, Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan yesterday said he has asked that police conduct sting operations to catch those responsible.

Two taxi drivers and a minibus driver were yesterday remanded to prison after they were charged with a $5.3 million larceny from a car.

Two-time International Cricket Council (ICC) World limited overs champions, West Indies, begin their quest for another world title run when they face United Arab Emirates today in their first match of the World Cup Qualifiers.

A garbage bin that rewards users and research on agricultural uses for used diapers were among the distinctive projects on display at Region Four’s Biennial Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Fair, which began yesterday at the Diamond Secondary School.

For many young athletes, a death or any other major tragedy can result in a colossal meltdown if the right support is not given.

Richard Latiff scored a blazing century as Regal All Stars romped to a 77-run victory over Success All Stars in the Open final of the Guyana Softball Cricket Association Republic Cup while Ariel Masters and Regal Masters won the Over 40 and Over 45 categories on Sunday at the Malteenoes Sports Club ground.

Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan yesterday said that “serious consideration” is being given to changing the rules governing the issuance of firearm licences to prevent a police commissioner from granting him or herself one.

The third annual Petra Organization Futsal Championships will continue today at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, with six group matches.

Dear Editor, As 2020 approaches and expectations of Guyana’s oil production commencement mounts, there is a lot of chit and chatter over the usage of anticipated oil revenues by Guyana’s government.

Phone company GTT yesterday launched a technology summit with a pledge of $18m for the development of STEM education in the country.

Some West Coast of Demerara residents remain uncertain about their next steps in the wake of the recent destruction wrought by spring tides and flooding to their homes.

Victoria Kings secured the top spot in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League while Buxton United climbed into the sixth position, following contrasting wins on Sunday at the Camp Ayanganna ground, Vlissengen Road.

Dear Editor, I was sad to learn of Roger Bannister’s death.

Following a suggestion that the post of Police Commissioner should be advertised before the appointment of a new office holder, Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan yesterday said he is in  favour of continuing to adhere to the constitutional process already in place to fill the vacancy.

Dear Editor, I respond to a letter published in the Guyana Chronicle on March 3 captioned ‘The politics at City Hall has become rotten’ which was penned by a Mr Peter Padmore as his response to a letter which I had sent to all of the local newspapers.

Organizers have decided to cancel the first leg of the inaugural Triple Crown Series altogether following two postponements due to inclement weather.

Dear Editor,                                                        The late President Dr Cheddi Jagan was demonized by the People’s National Congress during the 1970s for inciting strikes in the sugar belt. 

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump faced growing pressure yesterday from political and diplomatic allies as well as U.S.

The proprietor of a colonial-style building on North Road, Georgetown has expressed concern over the construction of a neighbouring three-storey building by Crown Mining Supplies, which she is fearful will cause severe damage to the property.

Despite rainfall over the two days of the Noble House Seafoods second-division tournament, Charwayne McPherson and Sachin Singh slammed centuries to see Transport Sports Club (TSC) record a dominant win over Everest Cricket Club last weekend.

A labourer was yesterday sentenced to a little over four years in jail for robbing an off-duty police constable.

Dear Editor, It has been reported in the news media that after three years of mismanagement and continuous heavy operating losses, the government has transferred control of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Guyana’s largest agricultural industry and employer from the Ministry of Agriculture to the Ministry of Finance where it will be managed by the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) and its Special Purposes Unit (SPU).

LUANDA,  (Reuters) – Isabel dos Santos, daughter of Angola’s former president, has denied allegations of suspicious activity during her tenure as head of state oil firm Sonangol made by the current chair of the company, describing them as “slanderous”.

An 18-year-old was yesterday remanded to prison on a charge that he robbed a police officer in the National Park.

BEIJING,  (Reuters) – China on Monday unveiled its largest defence spending increase in three years, setting an 8.1 percent growth target this year, fuelling an ambitious military modernisation programme and making its neighbours nervous.

Dear Editor, ‘When two elephants fight it is the grass that gets crushed.’

KARACHI, Pakistan, CMC – The Pakistan Cricket Board has revised the dates for the West Indies series, with all three Twenty20s now carded for April.

South African batsman, Cameron Delport has indicated his eagerness to come back to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

SANTIAGO,  (Reuters) – Chile’s outgoing President Michelle Bachelet said yesterday that she would send Congress legislation to replace the country’s dictator-era constitution with one to guarantee equal pay for men and women and the right to strike for workers.

Dear Editor, I continually ask myself this question: Why is Guyana still so poor in spite of it having so many resources? 

“Deafness across the country begins for many people, sadly, not through injuries, repeated exposure to loud decibel of sounds from the ubiquitous ‘boom boom’ boxes or industrial noise but from the womb” Dr.

Massy (Guyana) Ltd. held its inaugural Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training seminar for its Directors and Senior Management last month.

DURBAN, (Reuters) – Australia needed just 22 balls and 20 minutes of play on the fifth day at Kingsmead to secure a 118-run triumph over South Africa in the opener of their four-match series yesterday.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – The top U.S. trade envoy said yesterday that bilateral deals could replace NAFTA if the pact is not renegotiated soon, ramping up pressure on Canada and Mexico, already smarting from President Donald Trump’s plan to impose steel and aluminum tariffs.

Dear Editor, On Wednesday February 28, while in Antigua I read the Observer, the country’s leading daily, and noted the article ‘Powell gets top marks for A team captaincy’, the final paragraph of which read: “The day/night third and final test bowled off Monday at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium.”

PANAMA CITY,  (Reuters) – A Panamanian court yesterday evicted the Trump management team from the Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower in Panama City, in an apparent victory for the hotel’s majority owner, who has fought to regain control of the property.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – Romantic fantasy “The Shape of Water” won the best picture Oscar on Sunday, the film industry’s most prestigious honour, on a night where themes of female empowerment and activism almost overshadowed the awards.

(Trinidad Express) A Trinidadian woman living in Florida was killed on Sunday, in what police believe was a domestic violence case.

When I saw a demonstration of Domino’s pilot program to deliver pizzas with driverless cars last week, I wondered whether governments around the world are preparing for the massive job disruption that this new technology will bring.

NORRISTOWN, Pa.,  (Reuters) – A judge should allow 19 women to testify about alleged sexual abuse by comedian Bill Cosby to show a long-running pattern of “bad acts” to a jury at his retrial on charges of drugging and assaulting a former friend, a prosecutor said on Monday.

Reuters) Giannis Antetokounmpo registered 35 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 19-point third-quarter deficit to post a 118-110 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday at the Bradley Center.

A homeless man was yesterday fined $30,000 after he admitted to stealing two galvanised sheets from a building in the Guyana Public Service Union’s Sports Ground complex.

Banks DIH donates water, biscuits to Civil Defence Commission Banks DIH Limited has donated bottled water and biscuits to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in response to the high spring tides over the weekend that left West Coast Demerara villages inundated.

Dear Editor, New oil find. What if…Hmmm… The oil find is great news.

There is a justifiable case for the Guyana Press Association (GPA) not being entirely satisfied with the apology tendered by Minister Khemraj Ramjattan arising out of his recent encounters with media operatives.