Articles published on Thursday, May 3, 2018
Dear Editor, As one who must commute, more often than not, by taxi, SN’s editorial of Sunday 29 April, rings a troublingly familiar bell, except perhaps for those who should be responsible for what is dangerously described as ‘Road Safety’.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Cricket West Indies chief executive, Johnny Grave, has warned there will be no immediate return to the international side for Darren Bravo, after the left-hander thrice rejected offers to end his exile from the senior squad.
The recent piracy attack brings an end to three years of success in suppressing this crime, President David Granger said today while assuring that the Guyana and Suriname governments are working together to deal with the present tragedy.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his lawyer Michael Cohen did not use presidential campaign funds to pay Stormy Daniels as part of a contract he said was aimed at stopping the adult-film star from making “false and extortionist accusations” about an affair.
As of last evening, three bodies suspected to be those of fishermen missing following a horrific piracy attack were spotted at various locations in Surinamese waters.
A month and two weeks after the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre (CJRC) had anticipated launching stamps to mark the 100th birth anniversary of the late President, Dr Cheddi Jagan, the First Day Covers and stamps were launched yesterday at a simple ceremony at the Ministry of the Presidency.
Attorney Anil Nandlall was yesterday denied his request to stay the Magistrate’s Court from proceeding with charges of alleged misconduct in public office against former Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh and former Head of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), Winston Brassington.
Bryan Leitch was yesterday afternoon sentenced to 33 years in jail for the unlawful killing of hotel owner Joseph Jagdeo, whose bound and gagged body was found under a bed in one of the rooms of his hotel.
Former Pritipaul Singh Investments security officer, Marlon Callender, yesterday walked out the High Court a freed man after a jury unanimously acquitted him of murdering fisherman, Envil Pollard.
Engineers from India have arrived in Guyana and will be finalizing the alignment for the Ogle to Diamond bypass road, Head of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s (MPI) Work Service Group, Geoffrey Vaughn says.
Sheldon Colin Abrams, 47, is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to the murder of taxi driver Colin Clarke which occurred between Novem-ber 25 and December 3, 2015 at Uitvlugt West Coast Demerara.
In the wake of complaints by pensioners about the planned payment of pensions via bank accounts, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) yesterday said that the matter is still under review.
Defending champion Dave and Celina’s will oppose Silver Bullets in the finale of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship on Saturday, following semi-final wins on Tuesday at the Mackenzie Bus Park Tarmac.
The refunding process for passengers who were affected by Dynamic Airways’ decision to cease operations in Guyana, was off to a smooth start yesterday, with more than 80 persons having collected their vouchers.
A Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) agent last Friday testified that he was given specific instructions on who his targets were during the initial stages of an investigation.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Fast bowling legend Courtney Walsh believes West Indies still need enhancement in key areas, if they are to become serious contenders with next year’s Cricket World Cup in England on the horizon.
A 36-year-old Jamaican national was yesterday fined $100,000 after he admitted to using a forged Guyanese passport.
The 2018 edition of the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) National Junior and Senior Table Tennis championships which will serve off from May 20, comes at an opportune time to reignite interest in the sport once again.
Dear Editor, In March 2018, the Statistical Abstract published by the Bank of Guyana reported that the net international foreign currency reserves at the Central Bank were US$498.5 million, a 16% decrease from 12 months prior.
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) last Thursday donated five different varieties of sweet potato slips to the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) for cultivation at the Mazaruni and Lusignan prisons.
Top 400m athlete Winston George will lead a four-member Guyana team to the South American games which will take place next month in Bolivia The other members of the team are Jenea McCammon Akeem Stewart and national javelin record holder, Leslain Baird.
Dear Editor, If social media and the letters section of the free press is anything to go by Guyanese have no desire to be silenced.
The Fyrish man who was reportedly driving the car that crashed into a utility pole at Cromarty Village, Corentyne on Sunday, leaving one dead, was yesterday slapped with seven charges and placed on $500,000 bail when he appeared at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court.
East Bank Essequibo Combined Secondary Schools (EBESS) defeated Leguan Secondary School in the Guyana Cricket Board/Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society/National Sports Commission/National Secondary Schools Cricket League (GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSCL) at Tuschen Ground, East Bank Essequibo by 14 runs yesterday.
Queen’s College (QC) recently received over $2 million in donations from four alumni chapters to facilitate various activities leading up to the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations.
Dear Editor, When I hear the words “sedition” and “seditious laws or clause” I am compelled to reach for history, especially the little known, repressive clamp down on freedom of expression, political sentiment or resistance by the British Empire.
Charlestown Secondary were crowned South Georgetown Zone champions after a 48-run victory over Tucville Secondary in the Guyana Cricket Board/Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society/ National Sports Commission/National Secondary Schools Cricket League (GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSCL) at GNIC, Woolford Avenue yesterday.
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Lawyer Emmet Flood, who advised President Bill Clinton in impeachment proceedings, will assist President Donald Trump with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election, replacing Ty Cobb, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said yesterday.
A $15B bid was tendered by a local company to the Ministry of Public Health for the supply and delivery of pharmaceuticals.
(Reuters) – Cambridge Analytica, the firm embroiled in a controversy over its handling of Facebook Inc user data, and its British parent SCL Elections Ltd, are shutting down immediately after suffering a sharp drop in business, the company said yesterday.
Dear Editor, The new Supenaam stelling will definitely bring a boost to Essequibo and it will attract hundreds of visitors with all the new amenities like a waiting room, washroom, canteen etc.
Chase Academic Foundation (CAF) yesterday defeated Covent Garden Secondary School by 58 runs at the Everest Cricket Club ground Camp Road to retain the North Georgetown Zone title in the Guyana Cricket Board/Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society/ National Sports Commission/National Secondary Schools Cricket League (GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSCL).
TRIPOLI, (Reuters) – Suicide bombers stormed the head offices of Libya’s electoral commission in Tripoli yesterday, killing at least 12 people and setting fire to the building in an attack claimed by the Islamic State militant group.
Dear Editor, “A statement from the SPU in February had informed that the Thomas Board had been dissolved by a decision by government holding company NICIL.
Minister of State, Joseph Harmon yesterday received a courtesy call from Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of PriceSmart Incorporated, Robert Price as well as other Board members, who are in Guyana to explore opportunities for investment.
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) female Inter-County cricket tournament will get underway this Sunday.
Dear Editor, I am utterly surprised at the comments made by His Excellency President Granger when he visited the GTU headquarters on Labour Day.
A 23-year-old man accused of causing $75,000 in damage to a vehicle, was yesterday released on bail, after the court heard that he was mentally unstable.
(Reuters) – A veterinarian from Colombia was charged with illegally smuggling narcotics into the United States by surgically implanting packets of liquid heroin into the bellies of puppies, U.S.
LONDON, CMC – West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite will turn out for Kent Spitfires in the England T20 Blast, after penning a four-match contract.
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – A joint session of Brazil’s Congress yesterday passed a measure allowing the use of federal funds to pay off debts owed by Venezuela and Mozambique, according to a decision published on the Congress website.
Dear Editor, With much consternation we read a letter by Mr Oscar Ramjeet in the April 27th SN entitled `APNU+AFC administration doing exactly what it condemned, Jagdeo not right person to lead PPP’ riddled with falsehoods and misrepresentations.
A labourer was yesterday fined $15,000 by a city court, after he admitted to stealing bottles of perfume.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, CMC – Kamau Leverock made an explosive return from suspension by spearheading a 58-run win over Jersey as Bermuda eased their ICC World Cricket League Division Four relegation worries at Kinrara Academy Oval yesterday.
Dear Editor, Please allow me to share my thoughts while I am still free to do so!
SYDNEY/PARIS, (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday called for the creation of a new strategic alliance among France, India and Australia to respond to challenges in the Asia-Pacific region and the growing assertiveness of China.
(Reuters) TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley apologized yesterday for his comments toward Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, after saying “I just want somebody to punch (Green) in the face” during the telecast of Game 2 between the Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.
As the East Bank of Berbice road project progresses, street lamps will be installed in the coming weeks.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Former Olympic and triple world 1,500 metres champion Asbel Kiprop of Kenya said yesterday he would “prove he was clean” following British media reports that he had tested positive for the banned blood-boosting drug EPO.
A 22-year-old bus driver, accused of armed robbery and illegal firearm possession, was yesterday remanded to prison by a city court, after he denied the charges.
Dear Editor, I support the May Day call by Mr. Lincoln Lewis for a separate Ministry of Labour, as was the case under the previous PPP/C administration.
(Reuters) – Worldwide investments in limiting climate change are far too low and as flimsy as using an umbrella in a hurricane, the United Nations climate chief Patricia Espinosa said yesterday.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain’s government launched a review yesterday into the treatment of some Caribbean migrants who were invited to Britain after World War Two but have been left without documents and denied basic rights.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund yesterday issued a “declaration of censure” against Venezuela for failing to provide necessary economic data and gave the crisis-stricken OPEC nation six months to take action.
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Justin Langer has been named as Australia’s head coach on a four-year contract, replacing Darren Lehmann following the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa that rocked world cricket.
The indentured immigrants caught up in the secret transfer and subsequent sale of John Gladstone’s Vreed-en-Hoop plantation were allowed little choice but to stay on for the two remaining years of their 1838 contracts.
Dear Editor, Cheddi Jagan’s 100th birth anniversary was March 22nd 2018.
On Monday last, residents of some villages along the lower East Coast Demerara were exhorted to reclaim their communities through the use of the ballot box at this year’s Local Government Elections.
BRASILIA,(Reuters) – Brazilian prosecutors filed charges against the country’s Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi yesterday, accusing him of orchestrating a bribery scheme in 2009 when he was governor of Mato Grosso state.
