Daily Archive: Thursday, July 19, 2018

President David Granger, today, met with Leader of the Opposition,  Bharrat Jagdeo at State House to discuss the appointment of the Public Service Commission and the Police Service Commission, whose lives ended months ago.

Local Government Elections (LGE) are to be held on November 12th.

(Trinidad Guardian) A 19-year-old man who was shot was taken to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

A People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) presidential candidate will be named before this year’s Local Government Elections even as party leader and General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo warned potential nominees to be cautious in their public campaigning.

A former accountant of the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) was yesterday read a total of six fraud charges, subsequent to a 2017 investigation into allegations of “millions of dollars” in theft through the manipulation of the gold testing system.

Newly-elected chairman of the National Toshaos Council, Nicholas Anthony Fredericks is calling on Government to work with the NTC’s new executive and to recognise the many issues facing them, some life threatening, to ensure a better quality of life for Indigenous peoples.

President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo are this morning scheduled to discuss the appointment of the Police Service Commission  (PSC) and Jagdeo said he will oppose the proposed Chairman.

Guyana U17 Captain Sachin Singh and Coach Orin Bailey have agreed that it was a shortage of runs in the final match against Barbados that cost them their maiden title in the Cricket West Indies Regional Under-17 tournament which ended Tuesday.

Eighteen police ranks have been ordered to pay for the cost of damage to Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) vehicles which have amounted to approximately $2.4 million in the last six months, Acting Commissioner David Ramnarine disclosed yesterday.

The efforts of Village Councils to offer assistance to Venezuelans arriving in Whitewater and Kamwatta in the Mabaruma Sub-district over the past few weeks, have put a financial strain on the communities, village leaders say. 

Minister of Natural Resources (MNR) Raphael Trotman yesterday met with representatives of the eight licenced gold dealers to discuss proposed amendments to the Guyana Gold Board Act and Regulations including changing the amount of gold that may be legally held by a person.

The West Indies team landed in Guyana late Tuesday night as they commence preparations for the 2019 World Cup with a three-match One Day International (ODI) Series against Bangladesh.

LONDON, CMC – England and Wales Cricket Board chairman, Colin Graves, has waded into the controversy surrounding great former West Indies batsman Collis King’s deportation from Britain, offering to lend his assistance to ensure the “colossus” was able to return and continue his contribution to English cricket.

The Guyana Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the life sentence given to child killer Rawle Samuels but struck out the stipulation by the trial judge that he must serve thirty calendar years before he can be considered for parole.

A Mabaruma resident was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged with the manslaughter of an Aruka fisherman earlier this week.

The sixth GT-Beer ‘Keep Ya Five Alive’ street-ball championships will resume today at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue with five exciting elimination matches.

Breaking the culture of silence on domestic violence and sexual offences, including incest, in Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities could be aided by the training of toshaos and councillors, says Director, University of Guyana Gender Institute, Dr Pauline Bullen.

Two persons including a security guard were yesterday afternoon arrested at Covent Garden after they were pursued by the police at Diamond, East Bank Demerara and an unlicensed firearm which they had in their possession was retrieved.

At the age of 19, Sherfane Rutherford may have leapfrogged a few of his colleagues to be considered ‘next in line’ to strut the Maroon colours of the West Indies team. 

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Cricket West Indies has trumpeted the continued attractiveness of the region’s cricket brand, after signing an 18-month commercial deal with global online betting company, Betway.

The Guyana Press Association (GPA) yesterday said it endorses recent criticisms of President David Granger’s failure to hold periodic press conferences.

San Antonio shipped Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, ending a standoff of nearly seven months of off-court drama for the Spurs.

There has been a significant reduction in the number of complaints against police ranks, Acting Commissioner David Ramnarine declared yesterday, as the Guyana Police Force handed out more than $19 million to 1,967 ranks as part of   its 179th anniversary.

LONDON,  CMC – Sunil Ambris and John Campbell stroked lively half-centuries as West Indies A earned a draw against English County Surrey on the final day of their first class tour match here yesterday.

The Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee recently released a 10-race provisional programme for the 12th annual Guyana Cup scheduled for August 19 at the Rising Sun Turf Club.

The Public Health Ministry and the UNAIDS (Guyana) Office this week agreed on a three-year HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan to help improve the life expectancy of those affected by the virus.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Rishabh Pant has been included as the second wicketkeeper in an 18-man India squad for the first three tests of the five-match series against England after regular starter Wriddhiman Saha failed to recover from a left thumb injury.

Dear Editor,  I write to respond to an article in the Kaieteur News titled `Felix dodges another Parliamentary meeting to explain unaccounted Haitians, Cubans’ dated Thursday, July 12, 2018.

The Guyana Press Association (GPA) yesterday said it endorses recent criticisms of President David Granger’s failure to hold periodic press conferences.

(Cricinfo) A hapless Zimbabwe side ran into red-hot Pakistan in the third ODI in Bulawayo yesterday, turning in a performance that made the first two games look like heroic over-achievement.

Dear Editor, What happens when The ‘Age of Stupid’ and ‘The Age of Greed’ collide in the developing world?

Four men, including a soldier, who were arrested on Saturday following the discovery of several Ziploc bags filled with cannabis in the vicinity of the Demerara Harbour Bridge were on Tuesday charged and released on $100,000 bail each.

Navindra Sarwan, the shipper who was held a little more than two weeks ago following the discovery of fifteen lbs of suspected cocaine under his vehicle in the compound of the CAMEX Bond at the Timehri airport was released since there was insufficient evidence linking him to the crime.

Dear Editor, It seems that I touched a sensitive nerve unintentionally when I wrote a letter recently suggesting that Government’s initiative spearheaded by Minister Keith Scott to get laid off sugar workers to form cooperatives might not be the best option for them at this time.

Chase Academy and South Ruimveldt secured spots in the finals of the boys and girls’ divisions following semi-final wins in the ExxonMobil U14 football championships at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Two hundred and thirty students were yesterday encouraged to practice good work-ethics as they embark on a work-study stint beginning Monday, July 23rd, 2018.

Dwyane Wade still has not decided if he will continue his NBA career, but he’s working hard to make sure his post-NBA career is set.

Dear Editor, The next time I hear or read those two words “local content” I am certain that I will be unable to resist an uncontrollable urge to vomit. 

LA ROSIERE, France,  (Reuters) – Geraint Thomas claimed the stage win and the race leader’s yellow jersey on the Tour de France yesterday, with a powerful ride up the final climb of a gruelling 108km run from Albertville to La Rosière.

Dear Editor, While the relevant authorities are reportedly looking at the finances of the Berbice River Bridge, I wish to humbly suggest that they also take a hard look at the potential for cost reductions in the routine operation and maintenance of the bridge.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Retired India batting great Sachin Tendulkar has joined forces with Middlesex Cricket to launch an academy for budding male and female cricketers.

Dear Editor, Now in opposition, the PPP and former President, Bharrat Jagdeo are behaving like they were angels when in office.

PARAMARIBO/AMSTERDAM,  (Reuters) – Suriname politicians yesterday slammed Holland’s Foreign Minister Stef  Blok for saying the former Dutch colony was a “failed state” as a result of its diverse ethnic makeup.

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to the article in yesterday’s Stabroek News `Lawrence, PS defend drugs contract’ It would appear that the Minister and her Permanent Secretary, are seeking to exonerate themselves and have created gaps and have caused more questions to arise.

The Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation Inc will be hosting an open house discussion on Saturday for ventilation of matters pertaining to the judging at Sunday’s National Senior Championships and also to discuss CAC related matters at the Giftland Mall Admin building from 15:00hrs.

For the year so far, at least seven men have been convicted of child rape, one pleaded guilty, at least one was acquitted and more than three have been charged.

Demanding the Governor appropriate a private ship to promptly transport them “home,” indentured Indian labourers grew impatient, repeatedly pressing the colonial authorities for acknowledgement, answers and action.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, (Reuters) – Hundreds of opponents of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega are in hiding in safe houses and planning their next steps to push for his resignation after Ortega loyalists, supported by police, took over a stronghold this week.