Hurricane Florence blasts toward U.S. East Coast
(Reuters) – Florence intensified into a hurricane today and is expected to strengthen rapidly as it churns across the Atlantic Ocean toward the U.S.
Articles published on Sunday, September 9, 2018
(Reuters) – Florence intensified into a hurricane today and is expected to strengthen rapidly as it churns across the Atlantic Ocean toward the U.S.
By Andrew Kendall in Toronto At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, there are two notable scenes from separate films, which seem to be speaking to each other across continents; the Kenyan film “Rafiki” and the American film “Boy Erased.”
(ESPN) A spectacular all-round show in batting, bowling, catching and fielding from Rovman Powell helped Jamaica Tallawahs complete the highest successful T20 chase in Guyana as the visitors romped their way past Guyana Amazon Warriors by eight wickets with 11 balls to spare.
ExxonMobil says it will be cooperating with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) in the ongoing audit of its US$460 million pre-contract and cost recovery charges even as the company projects that the Liza-1 oil well development alone will cost approximately US$4.4 billion.
Minister of Finance Winston Jordan will on September 19th sign an agreement in Saudi Arabia with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for a loan of US$20 million for the Guyana Power and Light (GPL), which is expected to fund a “comprehensive turnaround” of the company’s electricity distribution.
Sandville is a new village; it was formally established 2 years ago, but some of its residents had settled there between 4 to 10 years ago.
Georgetown and national heavyweight, Sparta Boss secured their first ever Guinness ‘Cage’ Streetball Championship, dismissing the youthful Uprising 3-1 yesterday at the Haslington Market Tarmac.
A Fifth Street, Foulis, East Coast Demerara man was taken into police custody last night after allegedly stabbing and killing his son in an altercation at their home.
A responsible unbeaten century from skipper Christopher Barnwell spared the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) from an embarrassing situation as they ended the first day on 233 – 8, leading by eight runs after snatching first innings points from the University of Guyana (UG) in the first semi-final of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA), GISE, Star Party Rental and Trophy Stall first division two-day competition at DCC, yesterday.
“As educators we play the role of imparting knowledge to the nation’s children and as it relates to imparting knowledge, the job demands various roles depending on the age of the pupil and the level that we teach.
A family is hoping for the safe return of a missing 92-year-old Canada-based woman, whom it is suspected may have been brought to Guyana against her will.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Naomi Osaka became Japan’s first ever Grand Slam champion after she thumped Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in a controversial U.S.
Those who advocate changes in the composition and method of selection of the members of the Elections Commission suffer from the ostrich syndrome.
Given the wording of the Treaty establishing the Council of Legal Education (CLE), a joint venture arrangement for the establishment of a law school in Guyana cannot be presented for approval, Chairman Reginal Armour SC said yesterday, while hinting that government will have to be listed as the only party before the proposal can be properly considered.
I don’t know enough about the subject of animal nature to say why it’s so but for me the jury is in on the matter of mankind and animals, and the verdict is that dogs are the best.
The launch of the new Amerindian-based political party floated by Lenox Shuman, former Deputy Chairman of the National Toshaos Council, has been postponed from the end of this month to a date to be announced.
A number of finals are billed for today in the Titans Table Tennis Club ‘Slammer Rammer’ Table Tennis tournament at Marian Academy auditorium.
In Guyana getting a good education is thought of as getting good exam results.
Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo has said his party never requested “power sharing” with the current administration, making President David Granger’s recent pronouncement that it was now “too late” for such an arrangement surprising.
The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) Development Outdoor League continued yesterday at the St.
A five-wicket haul from Stephon Wilson coupled with an unbeaten half century from Renaldo Ali-Mohammed ensured Georgetown Cricket Club, playing at home, were in the driver’s seat at the end of the first day against Diplomats in the Noble House Seafood’s second-division two-day tournament yesterday.
Anyone pursuing a ‘goal physique’ faces the same enemy: gnawing, remorseless hunger.
Nine-year-old Patricia McFarlane, one of the three persons injured in the September 1st accident at Moblissa, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, which claimed the lives of two of her relatives, is currently on life support at a city hospital.
Wrap-up: Implementation Lags As promised last week, today’s column first indicates the main lessons to be learnt from other developing countries’ experiences in dealing with implementation lags when preparing for the coming on-stream of a relatively massive extractive petroleum sector such as Guyana’s.
ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – The Chinese government’s top diplomat defended Beijing’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative during a visit to Pakistan yesterday, rejecting criticism the project has saddled Pakistan with expensive debt.
Dear Editor, I congratulate Mr. Godfrey Statia, Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority for the tone of his letter in your pages – SN Sept.
Eastveldt, Pele and Masters FC secured contrasting wins, when the Georgetown Zone of the Frank Watson Memorial U15 Football League, continued yesterday at the Carifesta Complex ground.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken, who was recently appointed Commander of ‘B’ Division (Berbice) hit the ground running last week when he met with various stakeholders in Region Six and promised a better relationship between the police and citizens of the ancient county as well as the implementation of various strategies to further reduce crime.
AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled yesterday that it has jurisdiction over alleged deportations of Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh as a possible crime against humanity.
It was an evening of draws, as Georgetown Football Club [GFC] held Camptown to a 1-1 draw, while Santos battled Grove Hi-Tech to an identical scoreline in the Limacol Football Championship on Friday.
When the Oxygen Art gallery opened its doors to the public at the start of the month, it was the culmination of artist Michael Griffith’s desire to showcase his work.
Dear Editor, Four years ago, the World Health Organisation reported that Guyana had the highest suicide rate in the world.
Trinbago Knight Riders were guaranteed a top-two finish in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a nine-run victory over Barbados Tridents at Queen’s Park Oval Friday night.
PARIS, (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in France’s main cities yesterday to demand action against climate change and to show support for former environment minister Nicolas Hulot who quit in frustration over the government’s approach.
Dear Editor, I deliberately held my tongue during the recent teachers strike.
NEW YORK, CMC – West Indies legends Brian Lara and Clive Lloyd are backing the West Indies women to defend their ICC Women’s World T20 title when the competition bowls off in the Caribbean on November 9.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela yesterday eased 15-year-old currency controls, decreeing that private banks and exchange houses are allowed to sell dollars, but economists are skeptical the measure will improve the dysfunctional and crisis-stricken economy.
Almost a year after former UK Prosecutor David Robinson arrived in Guyana to spearhead an anti-corruption project, there is no available information on what he is doing or has done thus far.
CAIRO, (Reuters) – An Egyptian court sentenced 75 people to death yesterday including prominent Islamist leaders Essam al-Erian and Mohamed Beltagi over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters.
Dear Editor, Recently, on a Saturday afternoon, two utility poles, one on the northern side and the other on the southern side of our home broke at their bases, bursting some power and telephone lines and disrupting service to several homes in the neighbourhood.
Nine years ago, Kamala’s life was thrown into disarray when her husband died leaving her with three daughters, no job and no fixed place of abode.
LONDON, (Reuters) – James Anderson and Ben Stokes struck crucial blows yesterday as England capitalised on a fine rearguard half-century by Jos Buttler to leave India struggling after the second day of the fifth and final test at The Oval.
(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Florence was expected to strengthen back into a hurricane by last night, with forecasters warning the storm will bring life-threatening rip currents to the U.S.
Seven women, including the owner of a Rosignal, West Coast Berbice nightclub, were taken into custody on Friday evening following a joint operation at the premises that resulted in the seizure of uncustomed alcohol.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered that $25 million earmarked for the care of Palestinians in East Jerusalem hospitals be directed elsewhere as part of a review of aid, a State Department official said yesterday.
Dear Editor, It was reported in one of the dailies that the Council of Legal Education ( CLE ) was concerned that the feasibility study to set up the proposed Law School did not satisfy the Quality Assurance that is required.
VENICE, Italy, (Reuters) – Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival yesterday, bringing Netflix its first major festival victory to seal the online streaming company’s reputation as a big name in arthouse movies.
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
Guyana’s desire for its own law school dates back to the 1990s, early in the last administration.
GENEVA, (Reuters) – An attempt to hold peace talks for Yemen was abandoned yesterday after three days of waiting for the Houthi movement’s delegation, but the United Nations envoy vowed to press ahead with diplomacy.
The Lucas Stock Index (LSI) rose 1.16 percent during the first period of trading in September 2018.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic heads into his U.S. Open final clash with Juan Martin del Potro on today knowing he faces a challenge – a very big challenge indeed.
Sections of Duncan Street have been blocked off to facilitate major road rehabilitation works.
Arachnis and Dendrobium Orchids are in full bloom at present. I recently harvested 12 sprays of 2 varieties of Arachnis and 6 sprays of Dendrobiums and have another 12 sprays that will come into bloom next week.
By Alim Hosein The institution of the Guyana Prize for Literature more than 30 years ago has helped enormously in giving credence to the concept of Guyanese Literature.
Most in the political class say that what drives them to seek high office is a desire for change in ways that will improve lives.
Although the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) has managed to stabilise the power supply in Region Two, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Albert Gordon yesterday said it is still analysing the root causes of the recent extensive power outages in the region.
Dear Editor, The September 5 editorial in Stabroek News on Stanley E.
The Pink-throated Becard (Pachyramphus minor) is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.