Daily Archive: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Two minibus drivers are in police custody assisting with the investigation into an accident which occurred about 11:20hrs today on the Dem Amstel Public Road, WCD that claimed the lives of two brothers who were on a bicycle. 

The Alliance For Change – part of the governing coalition – today welcomed the Caribbean Court of Justice’s decision upholding presidential term limits.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday handed Donald Trump one of the biggest victories of his presidency, upholding his travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries and rejecting the argument that it represented unconstitutional religious discrimination.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today upheld presidential term limits enshrined in the Guyana Constitution meaning that former President Bharrat Jagdeo will be ineligible for another term.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will deliver its final judgement on constitutionality of Guyana's presidential term limit. 

Each of the five special prosecutors hired by government has been paid a $2 million retainer fee, which is to be applied against his fees, costs incurred or expenses paid on the behalf of the state and $20,000 per hour for legal services, Attorney General Basil Williams SC has revealed.

Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix says thousands of unaccounted for Haitians and Cubans must have left the country through the `backtrack’ and he also signalled that Guyana’s visa requirement for Haitians would be lifted.

Four children are now left as orphans after their father, who fatally stabbed their mother last Wednesday evening and attempted suicide, succumbed on Sunday evening at the Port Mourant Hospital.

A taxi driver was yesterday granted his release on $150,000 bail after being charged with raping a 14-year-old girl.

Last night’s approval of those nominated to sit on the Police Service Commission and the Public Service Commission by the National Assembly, could see President David Granger scheduling a meeting with Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo as soon as he returns from official duties abroad.

City councillors yesterday took a decision to use unspent funds allocated for the second phase of the Kitty Market restoration project to undertake emergency drainage works in South Georgetown constituencies.

A Special Constable attached to the Police Sports Club says he was yesterday afternoon held at gunpoint and robbed of $40,000 in cash, shortly after he had withdrawn the money from a city bank’s ATM.

Supporters of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) that was recently installed to oversee the affairs of the Guyana Public Service Cooperative Credit Union (GPSCCU) yesterday staged a protest against the injunction secured by the Secretary/Manager of the union to retake control of the organisation.

After five hours of debate the National Assembly last night passed the Local Authorities (Elections) (Amendment) Bill 2018 with the support of both sides of the house.

The United Minibus Union (UMU) is set to meet with the Ministry of Business on Wednesday to discuss its proposal for a raise in bus fares as well as issues plaguing the public transportation sector.

Campbellville resident Lisa Bobb, who was earlier this year accused of stabbing her cousin, was yesterday found guilty of the crime and sentenced to 12 months in jail.

(Cricinfo) An inspired Jason Holder breathed fire to remove four Sri Lankan wickets late in the day as West Indies kept their series-win hopes alive on a 20-wicket day in Bridgetown yesterday.

A recent damage risk assessment conducted in the flood-hit Rupununi has found that with water levels of the Ireng and Takutu rivers high, many communities are threatened, according to the Ministry of the Presidency, which says the findings will be presented to Cabinet for it to consider possible interventions.

SARANSK, Russia, (Reuters) – Portugal advanced to the World Cup round of 16 behind Spain from Group B after a stunning Ricardo Quaresma strike was cancelled out by a stoppage-time penalty by Iran’s Karim Ansarifard yesterday after Cristiano Ronaldo had himself missed from the spot.

The Law Reform Commission (LRC) is almost up and running, according to Attorney-General Basil Williams SC, who yesterday disclosed that a building has already been rented and some of its staff has been hired.

Trafalgar was crowned the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Berbice Champion after mauling Litchfield 4-0 in a West Coast Berbice derby on Sunday at the New Amsterdam (NA) Stelling Tarmac.

When the third edition of the Aliann Pompey Invitational (API) is staged at the National Track and Field Centre on Saturday, a never before seen showdown will be witnessed by thousands.

The Stewartville/Cornelia Ida Neighbourhood Dem-ocratic Council (NDC) does not have funds to carry out needed repairs to some of Cornelia Ida’s roads, according to Chairman Jainarine Narine. 

Eleven years after staging matches for the 2007 World Cup limited overs competition, the first such tournament to  be held in the Caribbean, the Providence National Stadium will once again host World Cup matches.

Dear Editor, My interest was drawn to the recent award of a contract to build a new prison at Mazaruni, especially since it was awarded to a consortium comprising of a Trinidadian company and a local firm for the sum of G$3.562 Billion, one billion Guyana dollars more than the Guyanese Contractors’ bids.

The Suddie Regional Hospital in Pomeroon-Supenaam has received a new 2,000-Amp Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and a 750 kva Caterpillar Generator unit to boost the delivery of its service.

Despite an unbeaten 64 from wicketkeeper/batsman, Devon Thomas, West Indies A suffered their second defeat in the current Tri Nation Series, losing by seven wickets to India A at Leicester yesterday.

President David Granger on Sunday hosted members of the St. John’s Association of Guyana at the Baridi Benab- State House, where they held a thanksgiving service in observance of St.

Dear Editor, The June 24, 2018 Stabroek News reported that a coordinating committee has been established regarding GuySuCo’s ‘Sustainable and Resilient Communities Programme’ and ‘Alternative Livelihoods Initiative’.

Guyana defeated St. Vincent and the Grenadines 104-102 in double overtime to clinch their second consecutive win, when the Caribbean Basketball Confederation [CBC] Men’s Championship continued yesterday.

(Reuters) – The U.S. health regulator approved GW Pharmaceuticals Plc’s epilepsy treatment yesterday, making it the first cannabis-based drug to win approval in the country and opening floodgates for more research into the medicinal properties of cannabis.

Dear Editor,  ‘I will not compromise on the issue of accountability within the public health sector.’

A 38-year-old hire car driver succumbed last Tuesday from injuries he sustained after an argument erupted between him and a cousin over $1,000 during a game of dominoes at Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara on Father’s Day.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Parents who cross illegally from Mexico to the United States with their children will not face prosecution for the time being because the government is running short of space to house them, officials said yesterday.

KALININGRAD, Russia,  (Reuters) – Substitute Iago Aspas struck in stoppage-time to earn Spain a dramatic 2-2 draw with Morocco yesterday which gave them top spot in World Cup Group B and a place in the last 16.

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me to express myself while also assisting other residents in Montrose, East Coast Demerara about a most dreadful noise nuisance that emanates on a daily basis from the “Cheers Bar & Grill”, which is located at Lot 8, Montrose Railway Embankment.

Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman yesterday visited Australian gold mining company Troy Resources to observe its operations and discuss the company’s production targets.

VOLGOGRAD, Russia, (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 win over Egypt as the two sides departed from the tournament yesterday, adding to the misery of Egypt’s prolific striker Mohamed Salah and giving the Saudis their first victory at a World Cup since 1994.

Dear Editor, Rising inequality is a global phenomenon.  It is present in both developing and developed countries, but far more difficult to gauge in developing countries because of the lack of the requisite data and absence of political will. 

A man was yesterday remanded after being charged with stealing a music cart, valued over $700,000, from his workmate.

MELBOURNE/SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is the biggest corporate sponsor of overseas travel for Australian politicians, according to an analysis of travel disclosure registers by an Australian think-tank.

LUXEMBOURG,  (Reuters) – The European Union imposed economic sanctions on 11 senior Venezuelan officials yesterday in protest at President Nicolas Maduro’s re-election, which the bloc says was not free or fair, and over his government’s alleged rights abuses.

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday slammed Harley-Davidson Inc after the motorcycle maker said it would move production for European customers overseas to avoid retaliatory tariffs that could cost it up to $100 million per year.

Dear Editor, The recent  and well-publicized  controversy regarding  a student  wearing  an indigenous  outfit  to a school and being told no, resulted in numerous  reactions  and  protests.

SAMARA, Russia,  (Reuters) – Uruguay burnished their World Cup credentials with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Russia yesterday, finishing top of Group A with a perfect record while dampening the hopes of the tournament hosts, who had to settle for second.

“Do not steal. Work hard for your own things,” was the admonition of a city magistrate yesterday to a father of two, moments after she sentenced him to 18 months in jail for larceny.

Dear Editor, The local scene continues to be mind-numbing and, at times, sleep inducing. 

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – President Donald Trump lashed out yesterday at a Democratic congresswoman who urged Americans to confront members of Trump’s inner circle in public places as tensions rose over the Republican president’s hardline immigration policy.

EASTBOURNE, Engkand, June 25 (Reuters) – Andy Murray claimed his first win since returning from a hip injury as he trounced fellow three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka 6-1 6-3 in the first round of the Eastbourne championships yesterday.

QUILOMBO KALUNGA, Brasil,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – E very morning, Valdemir Francisco da Conceicao takes a short walk from his straw-roofed house with a bucket to take water from a river that flows through the lush mountains of Brazil’s Goias state.

The Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre recently worked with the National Blood Bank to host a blood drive as part of “Rehab Week 2018”.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Three of the island’s leading private sector groups have called for a forensic audit of the affairs of oil refinery Petrojam and the Universal Access Fund, both agencies of the Technology and Energy Ministry.

LONDON,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – LGBT characters should be given more screen time in Bollywood movies to help bring about a shift in cultural thinking, Indian actor Manoj Bajpayee said on the sidelines of a film festival in London aimed at championing diversity.

Dear Editor, The constant invective and coded messages against Haitians by PPP/C members of Parliament is a cause of concern.

If, on the one hand, the reported imminent return to citizens in the Cuyuni/Mazaruni area of guns ‘called in’ by the authorities during a 2015 post-election amnesty tied to the surrendering of unlicensed firearms should be comforting to those residents who have been without their weapons for some time, there are considerations associated with this development that are deserving of more studied discourse.

When President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that, “We cannot allow our country to be overrun by illegal immigrants,” and blamed Democrats for spreading allegedly “phony stories of sadness and grief,” I couldn’t stop thinking about 6-year-old Jimena Valencia Madrid.