Articles published on Sunday, April 8, 2018
The Guyana Court of Appeal in a unanimous ruling on Friday declared that former Police Superintendent, Simon Mc Bean who had gone abroad to study, had been wrongfully dismissed by the Guyana Police Force back in 2009, noting that he was never given a hearing.
BEIRUT, (Reuters) – A chemical attack on a rebel-held town in eastern Ghouta has killed dozens of people, medical services reported, and Washington said the reports – if confirmed – would demand an immediate international response.
Number 43/Joppa Village located on the Corentyne, Berbice in Region Six is self-sufficient, simple, free, and non-violent, a village of “one big family”, according to residents.
At the event marking the 100th Birth Anniversary of Cheddi Jagan sponsored by the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre, former President Bharrat Jagdeo expressed fears that the general elections due in 2020 will be rigged.
The word angst derives from the German meaning fear, but signifying something a lot more than simple fear.
Part 7 We explored the idea of the resource curse in six previous columns before analysing the cost aspects of the oil and gas contract.
During the last few weeks we have touched on liquids like water, coconut water and coffee and their pros and cons for your fitness journey, but what about milk?
Although Bharrat Jagdeo is positioned as the PPP’s first choice for presidential candidate at the 2020 general elections, pending a crucial ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), three former ministers—Dr Frank Anthony, Anil Nandlall and Irfaan Ali—are waiting in the wings as potential choices and are quietly canvassing support.
Banks DIH Limited is actively seeking to acquire the property which currently houses the Guyana Relief Council to facilitate its continuing expansion since its current operations have outgrown Thirst Park.
“I wanted to die,…. I remember one time going to the harbour bridge at about three one morning with every intention of jumping over and this policeman pulled me over and he sat in the car and just talked to me.
With its parent company based in Nigeria, Century Tamara Energy Services (CTES) has been battling the stigma of the West African nation’s notoriety for scams as it seeks to gain a foothold in Guyana’s developing oil and gas sector.
Cuban doctor Jose Ocampo Trueba on Friday lost his challenge to the Medical Council of Guyana refusing him full registration to practice here, after the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed his appeal.
Saints Sonics mauled North Ruimveldt Multilateral 17-0 in the boys category while Bingo Spartans clobbered BCC Hurricanes 12-0 in the girls category of the Guyana Hockey Board U-19 outdoor tournament at the St Stanislaus College Ground, Cariftesta Avenue on Saturday.
Resisting political control and getting its membership to be neutral continue to be challenges for the National Toshaos Council (NTC) in the face of strong opposition by some government officials, outgoing Chairman Joel Fredericks says.
The Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) and the Transport Sports Club (TSC) yesterday faced each other under lights in the Guyana Diabetic Association/ Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) U17 T/20 final after they both notched up contrasting semifinal wins on Thursday evening at the DCC ground, Queenstown.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has advertised for suitable persons to fill the post of head coach, a position recently held by Wayne Dover on an interim basis.
The two major trade union umbrella organisations have come out against any move to transfer responsibility for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) from the Ministry of Finance and the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) back to the Ministry of Agriculture because of the failure of its past leadership.
The East Berbice Sugar Workers Relief Committee yesterday distributed 500 food hampers, with an estimated total value of $2 million, to severed sugar workers in the Upper Corentyne Area.
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA)/Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) first Michael Parris/Pepsi U-16 championships for the year will commence today at 17:00hrs at the National Gymnasium.
Cougars FC upset Buxton United 2-1 while Victoria Kings edged Ann’s Grove by the identical score when the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League continued on Friday.
December 13, 2017 is a day that will remain etched forever in the mind of 22-year-old Shadica Dublin.
Beterverwagting (BV)/Triumph, Ann’s Grove and Buxton United recorded lopsided victories when the East Coast Demerara section in the Frank Watson Memorial U15 Football League continued yesterday.
The Government of China, through its China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA), has initiated a China-Caribbean Press Programme as part of efforts to build better relations with the Caribbean Region.
Taxi operations iRide and eCab.gy are currently on hiatus and their principals say they are working to address challenges, including the poor quality of mobile internet services, to ensure their mobile apps can effectively function in the Guyanese landscape.
The ongoing investigation into the February 23rd fire at Victoria Street, Plais-ance, East Coast Demerara, which claimed a life and destroyed three properties, including an apartment building, has found that the origin of the blaze wasn’t electrical.
A 22-ball 69 from opener Akshay Homraj spurred the New York/Tri State XI (NY) to a six-wicket victory over the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Select XI in the one-off, T20 match at the Demerara Cricket Club ground yesterday.
SAKHIR, Bahrain, CMC – Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton will start from ninth for today’s Bahrain Grand Prix, after being slapped with a five-place grid penalty over an unauthorised gearbox change.
Guyana is among several Caribbean countries that have once again been listed as “Major Money Laundering” jurisdictions for 2017, according to the recently released United States State Department’s International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR).
Six projects currently being executed by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure in Region Eight are due for completion in the coming weeks and Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson says focus will then be turned to the rehabilitation of 10 kilometres of roadway between Cassandra Point and the Denham Bridge.
GOLD COAST, Australia, CMC – Barbados rebounded from Friday’s mauling at the hands of the hosts to easily dispose of Fiji and win their first match of the Commonwealth Games here yesterday.
MUENSTER, Germany (Reuters) – A German man drove a van into a group of people sitting outside a restaurant in the old city centre of Muenster in western Germany on Saturday, killing two of them before shooting himself dead, police and state officials said.
The report of the task force established to address the salary proposals for teachers was handed over on Friday and Minister of Education Nicolette Henry expressed optimism that its recommendations can be satisfied and implemented.
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A Syrian rebel group accused government forces on Saturday of launching a deadly chemical attack on civilians in a rebel-held town in eastern Ghouta, and a medical relief organisation said 35 people had been killed in chemical attacks on the area.
CAIRNS, Australia, CMC – Jamaica’s women had little answers to New Zealand as they suffered a heavy 80-49 defeat in their Pool B contest at the Commonwealth Games here yesterday.
Dear Editor, I refer to the rather startling claim in Mr Tacuma Ogunseye’s letter, ‘I concentrate on the African community so it can develop progressive politics based on power-sharing’ (SN, April 4): “I recall in the run-up to the historic 1992 general and regional elections with the arrival of Mr Ravi Dev and his ROAR party, Dev introduced the doctrine (sic) that Africans cannot speak for Indians and that the WPA was promoting political deception by making the claim that it is a multi-racial party… The 1992 elections resulted in victory for the PPPC and demonstrated that the Dev doctrine worked to the advantage of that party.”
(Reuters) Jeff Teague recorded 25 points and eight assists and Jimmy Butler added 18 points in his return from a knee injury to help the Minnesota Timberwolves record a crucial 113-96 victory over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at Staples Center.
More than $1 million in valuables, including cash, was stolen between Friday evening and yesterday morning when businesses in the Kalyan Centre and Shopping Plaza, located along Lamaha Street, Georgetown, were broken into.
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund should be allowed to invest in unlisted renewable projects such as solar parks and wind farms, the ruling Conservative party voted on Saturday.
Dear Editor, My letters to the press have been underpinned by the idea that an informed population makes better and more intelligent decisions.
Dear Editor, In Stabroek News of Friday, April 6, it was reported that two men were arrested on Wednesday at JFK International Airport in New York for illegally smuggling finches from Guyana.
AUGUSTA, Ga., (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy boosted his chances of completing a career grand slam after a scorching start in the third round of the U.S.
Additional police ranks were yesterday dispatched to the Black Water Backdam, Cuyuni River site where a Dominican Republic national was shot and killed during a robbery on Friday.
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican said on Saturday its police had arrested a monsignor who worked as a diplomat at its embassy in Washington and is suspected of possessing child pornography in the United States and Canada.
Introduction Today’s column expands on last week’s discussion of the government take, as it relates to Guyana’s 2016, Production Sharing Agreement (PSA).
MUMBAI, India, CMC – West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo blasted a stunning half-century as Chennai Super Kings came from behind to beat Mumbai Indians by one wicket with a ball to spare, to make a bright start to the Indian Premier League here Saturday.
A man of genius makes no mistakes. His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.
SAO BERNARDO DO CAMPO, Brazil (Reuters) – Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva turned himself in to police on Saturday, ending a day-long standoff to begin serving a 12-year prison sentence for corruption that derails his bid to return to power.
Dear Editor, Reports in the media today (April 7) about wrangling over which Minister (Agriculture or Finance) should have oversight responsibility for GuySuCo, Guyana’s number one industry, is indeed a sad reflection of a major flaw in which this premier industry has been floundering for far too long.
In just over a week’s time the Summit of the Americas will take place in Lima, Peru.
Our revels now are ended. These our actors, As I foretold you, were all spirits, and Are melted into air, into thin air, And like the baseless fabric of this vision The cloud-capped towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve, And like this insubstantial pageant faded Leave not a rack behind.
Part II Winchester – Sussex – Oxford In his final season at Winches-ter, The Noob erased the former England Captain (in the infamous Bodyline series) Douglas Jardine’s forty year old batting records, which had previously been considered untouchable, of 997 runs in a season at an average of 66.46, by compiling 1068 runs at 71.20 per innings.
Henry Chase, Principal and Director of Chase’s Academic Foundation, was the victim of an armed robbery just after noon yesterday.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A fire that broke at in Trump Tower in New York on Saturday is out, US President Donald Trump said on Twitter, calling it a “very confined” blaze.
The Petunia originated in South America and comes from the Solanaceae family.
In an act of singular perversity the City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday to approve the amended by-laws for parking meters.
The Wedge-billed Woodcreeper (Glyphorynchus spirurus) is found in southern Mexico to northern Bolivia, central Brazil and the Guianas.
