Articles published on Monday, September 17, 2018
At the world premiere of “Ben is Back” at the Toronto International Film Festival last week, writer and director Peter Hedges discussed the reason he built his film about addiction around a single day.
(TRINIDAD EXPRESS) Former Director of Energy Industries at Industrial, Jim Catterson, says closure of the Petrotrin refinery makes no economic sense.
(TRINIDAD NEWSDAY) KIDNAP victim Natalie Pollonais was so moved by the round-the-clock efforts of the police which saw her being rescued four days after she was snatched, that she put pen to paper and wrote a thank-you letter to Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith.
The State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, is expected to lead a delegation on a visit to Guyana on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 September.
(JAMAICA OBSERVER) The Government is to introduce a ban on the importation, manufacture, distribution and use of single use plastic carriers (bags) below certain sizes starting in January.
(TRINIDAD EXPRESS) Parts of Trinidad and Tobago are being lashed by heavy rains and winds as a weather system passes across the islands.
(JAMAICA GLEANER) Jamaicans in all but one parish reported yesterday that they felt a minor earthquake.
(TRINIDAD GUARDIAN) A Missing Persons Unit (MPU), with specialist investigators, is critically needed in T&T to deal with the scores of missing persons cases and to also deal with cold cases.
Dear Editor, The Director of the Child Care and Protection Agency, Ann Greene, is correct in asserting that it is not fair on children to be left in an institution indefinitely by their parents `Distraught mom seeks to be reunited with sons adopted, taken to US’ (Sunday Stabroek September 16).
WILSON/WILMINGTON, N.C., (Reuters) – Deadly storm Florence drenched North Carolina with more downpours yesterday, cutting off the coastal city of Wilmington, damaging tens of thousands of homes and threatening worse flooding as rivers fill to the bursting point.
Following a “plethora” of complaints against City Hall by residents, vendors and members of the business community, the Local Government Commission (LGC) has ordered a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) and is calling on the public to submit statements.
Former President Bharrat Jagdeo is to be interviewed by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) today at 2 pm as part of the long-running probe into the Pradoville 2 Housing Scheme.
As the countdown to first oil begins, more local companies are partnering with experienced foreign companies to provide services; the most recent being a joint venture between Farfan and Mendes (F&M), Totaltec and ProCom, to form the Jaguar Oil Field Services Guyana Inc.
(CPL) Trinbago Knight Riders sealed a third Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Brian Lara Academy last night.
Regional Executive Off-icers (REOs) have complained about the treatment they receive from the Public Accounts Commit-tee (PAC) of Parliament.
The Ministry of Natural Resources on Friday defended its decision-making on ExxonMobil’s Liza Phase 1 project.
(JAMAICA OBSERVER) New York , USA — Eight months after the death of its founder, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill has expanded its operations into the Canadian market, opening two stores in the greater Toronto, Ontario, area, home to a large number of Jamaican and other Caribbean nationals.
As ExxonMobil prepares for the arrival of its second exploration vessel, the Noble Tom Madden, Minister of State Joseph Harmon lobbied a visiting team of executives from the company to invest in the restoration of Georgetown.
Implores its members to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
The New York Police Department says an employee with the city’s transit system has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Guyanese correction officer, according to the Associated Press (AP).
The persistent power shortages being experienced by Kwakwani has been blamed on a limited supply of fuel with Kwakwani Utility Inc.
In a bid to lift its profile and encourage more subscribers to utilise its services, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) hosted its first Open Day on Friday, at its headquarters in Queenstown.
Venisha Sukhnandan, the 17-year-old girl who was struck by a car at Ogle on Thursday night in an accident which resulted in the death of her brother, has regained consciousness.
(Reuters) – Gennady Golovkin suffered the first loss of his professional career when Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvares won an epic middleweight world title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Dear Editor, A letter in yesterday’s edition of Kaieteur News headlined ‘A vigorous investigation is also needed into mismanagement, overspending at DPI’ written by ‘Loyal but frustrated DPI Staffers’ has been brought to my attention.
(BBC) Croatia reached the Davis Cup final after Borna Coric beat Frances Tiafoe in over four hours to secure a 3-2 victory over the United States yesterday.
Discouraging smoking of all substances in public places is the aim of the government, according to President David Granger, who on Friday said that marijuana could be added to the existing legislation if needs be.
‘C’ Division police will be sending the file on the investigation into the murder of Krishnachand Dabee, the pensioner whose lifeless body was found in his Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD) yard late last month, for legal advice today.
Dear Editor, I refer to my ancestral brother’s response to my letter which addressed his bold claims and accusations.
Eagles defeated Nets in their firstt division clash, while Plaisance Guardians downed Vikings in second division action of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association [GABA] League Championships Saturday.
Hundreds of visitors from across Guyana travelled up the Kamuni Creek yesterday to participate in Santa Aratack’s Village Day.
West Demerara giant Pouderoyen FC edged Grove Hi-Tech 2-1, when the 3rd edition of the Limacol Football Championship continued on Saturday.
Dear Editor, I note that the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has been publishing a series of advertisements indicating that the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved changes in rates with effect from October 01, 2018.
A day after the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) closed off three entrances of the decrepit Stabroek Market Wharf, vendors on Friday continued to ply their trade, despite the existing risks.
Eastveldt crushed Riddim Squad 5-0, when the Georgetown leg of the Frank Watson Memorial U15 Football Competition continued yesterday at the Carifesta Sports Complex, Carifesta Avenue.
Guyana is intent on working with its neighbours and the international community to monitor and manage the health of Venezuelan migrants so that any possible pandemic can be nipped in the bud.
Dear Editor, The Evergreen Nature Study Club was established in September 1997, Georgetown, and soon taken to Secondary and Primary Schools in other parts of the country with the aim of awakening the curiosity of the human mind emphasizing on natural science, geography, research techniques and tourism habits.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A woman who had anonymously accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct in the early 1980s went public yesterday, prompting Republicans to plan further discussions about his nomination before a committee vote this week.
A two-member swim team has been selected to represent Guyana at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Argentina from October 6-18 while four swimmers are set to head to China later in the year for the International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Swimming Championships.
MILAN, (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo broke his Juventus duck in his fourth game when his second-half brace gave them a 2-1 win over Sassuolo yesterday, although the Turin side’s day was marred by a red card for Douglas Costa for spitting at an opponent.
Dear Editor, While at Secondary School when it was cricket season we would get half days so we could go and enjoy watching the great West Indian team play at the famous Bourda Ground in Georgetown.
ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – Pakistan’s army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa began a three-day visit to China yesterday, Pakistan’s military said, days after a Pakistani minister stirred unease about Chinese Silk Road projects in the South Asian nation.
Caribbean sugar producers have urged a review of the region’s sugar market saying that current demand can be easily met by regional suppliers.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A half-century from South Africa’s Sune Luus coupled with a poor batting display from the West Indies women, ensured the visitors took a 1-0 lead in their three-match One Day International series.
Dear Editor, Guyanese do not have to watch television, or follow the tweeting flurries, or go to the expense of an American Airlines flight to the U.S.
LIMA, (Reuters) – Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra dared lawmakers to dismiss his entire Cabinet in a dispute over his judicial and political reforms, invoking a constitutional procedure that could bring him a step closer to dissolving Congress.
SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – Britain’s Lewis Hamilton eased to victory from pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix yesterday as the Mercedes driver extended his championship lead over Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel to 40 points with six rounds remaining.
Dear Editor, I read some articles about the recent APNU primaries in Linden and I wasn’t shocked to see some councillors were rejected by their constituency.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Two Venezuelans firemen who made a viral video portraying President Nicolas Maduro as a donkey were jailed yesterday pending trial on charges of inciting hate and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted, right groups said.
This month, home furnishers , Courts Guyana Inc. is celebrating twenty-five years in the Guyanese market.
SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – The International Criminal Court will announce its decision next month in a dispute between Chile and Bolivia about access to the Pacific Ocean, the Chilean government said in a statement on Wednesday.
Dear Editor, A perusal of the letter columns in the major newspapers indicate a majority of male letter writers.
With local government elections set for November 12, we asked the man/woman in the street at various points on the West Demerara, in Georgetown and Berbice if they will they be voting and about the issues being experienced in their communities.
LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) – “The Predator” was able to fend off “The Nun” at the domestic box office.
(Reuters) – Wu Ashun became the first player from China to win three times on the European Tour when he claimed a one-stroke triumph at the KLM Open in the Netherlands yesterday.
(Trinidad Express) Narad Motilal, the eight-year-old boy who survived the toxic smoke inhalation that killed his brother, will be discharged from hospital in time to attend the funeral today.
Criminal Investigation Division detectives from A, C, & D Divisions as well as from Guyana Police Force headquarters in addition to Divisional Detective Officers yesterday met with newly appointed Crime Chief Deputy Commissioner Lyndon Alves.
In February this year, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) sent a letter to the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guyana requesting UN electoral assistance for the 2018 local government and 2020 general elections.
