Articles published on Saturday, December 15, 2018
(Jamaica Gleaner) Senior Superintendent of Police Anthony Castelle, who collapsed in court three weeks ago when he was found guilty for shooting a pregnant woman in Montego Bay, escaped a prison term but was fined $1 million when he appeared in the St James Parish Court for sentencing yesterday.
(Jamaica Observer) Some Fly Jamaica Airways customers who had planned to spend Christmas with their family overseas say they were robbed of the opportunity, as fares paid to the airline have not been returned.
(Jamaica Observer) A musician from Panama was arrested and charged with several breaches of the Dangerous Drug Act after he was nabbed with several pounds of ganja at the Sangster International Airport in St James yesterday.
Just days before Christmas, five families have been left homeless after fire destroyed their homes at a squatting village in Couva on Friday.
A 15-month old child was crushed to death by a truck this morning at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo.
Former Minister of Home Affairs Ronald Gajraj, who also served as Guyana’s High Commissioner to India and Bangladesh died suddenly today.
Speaker Barton Scotland has referred PPP/C Chief Whip Gail Teixeira’s complaint against Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo’s participation in the National Assembly while he is performing the functions of President to the parliamentary committee on constitutional reform for a resolution.
(Trinidad Guardian) Stephen “Yankee” Lopez, who confessed that he murdered his friend 15 years ago, yesterday expressed his remorse and thanked a judge for bringing closure in the matter.
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) yesterday issued new licences for a television station in Linden and a radio station in Georgetown in the name of journalist Denis Chabrol.
A large percentage of the public officials who have so far submitted declarations of their assets and liabilities will soon be asked to submit additional particulars, Chairman of the Integrity Commission Kumar Doraisami disclosed yesterday.
The Appropriation Bill was passed unopposed in the National Assembly yesterday, following two weeks of debate and scrutiny of the government’s estimated expenditure for 2019, which is pegged at a total $300.7 billion.
Justice Jo-Ann Barlow yesterday morning sentenced part-time dance promoter Esmond Kwesi Slowe to 30 years behind bars for the rape of a 14-year-old girl.
A 16-year-old is now dead after the vehicle he was travelling in reportedly collided with a truck at 58 Miles, Mabura Road yesterday morning.
SYLHET, Bangladesh, CMC – Shai Hope struck his second successive hundred and fourth of his career but West Indies’ four-year wait for a one-day series win continued here yesterday when they went down by eight wickets to Bangladesh in the decisive third One-Day International.
Statutory meetings of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) have been adjourned until January as its Chairman James Patterson is too ill to attend.
Tomorrow, Guyana’s first ever 100-ball tournament will crown a champion when Enmore Community Centre Cricket Club (ECCCC) ‘A’ battles Lusignan Sports Club ‘A’ in the final of the ECCCC/Banks Beer 100-ball tournament.
Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan yesterday said his ministry is seeking to reorganise the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), which would see higher salaries and other incentives to make it more “attractive and appealing” to potential recruits.
Ravens secured the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association [GABA] 1st Division Championship, defeating fierce rival Pacesetters 83-75 on Thursday at the Burnham Court, Middle and Carmichael streets.
The cash-strapped City Hall is currently seeking to source finances to pay staff for December as well as outstanding balances to contractors.
Trinidad and Tobago national Sawak Maraj, who is charged with faking his own kidnapping and conspiring with others to secure a ransom, yesterday proclaimed his innocence before later being granted permission to leave Guyana although his trial is yet to be completed.
The Titans Table Tennis Club will close off its 2018 Calendar of activities with a ‘Play to Conquer’ Junior table tennis tournament on December 16 and 17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH).
A clerk was yesterday granted her release on $150,000 bail after she was charged with the attempted murder of her boyfriend, who police say she stabbed after a fight over his former partner.
(Reuters) – The New Year will usher in dozens of new rules in the biggest revamp of golf regulations in decades, even if at the recreational level it is more a case of catching up to what many casual players have been doing for years anyway.
(Trinidad Guardian) A shipment of marijuana and cocaine totalling 13 bags were discovered by employees as they were offloading a container on the compound of Caribbean Bottlers Limited along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway in Tunapuna yesterday.
PERTH, (Reuters) – Australia doggedly overcame a green-tinged Perth Stadium pitch in fierce heat to wrest back control of the second test on Friday after India had threatened to take advantage of some favourable bowling conditions on day one.
(Field Level Media) Giannis Antetokounmpo matched a career-high 44 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and had eight assists yesterday as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks led wire-to-wire and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-102.
Three City Constabulary ranks have been assigned to foot patrol duties in the compound of City Hall after being accused of a “serious offence,” which is now the subject of an internal investigation.
GENEVA, (Reuters) – An estimated two million Venezuelans could join the ranks of migrants and refugees next year, swelling the total to 5.3 million as the country’s meltdown continues, the United Nations said yesterday.
(Field Level Media) Emmanuel Mudiay scored a career-high 34 points, and the visiting New York Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 126-124 in overtime last night.
The police were up to yesterday afternoon continuing their search for the driver who is suspected to have been responsible for Sunday’s Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD) hit-and-run accident, which claimed the life of a teenager and left another youth critically injured.
Almost two months after a fire gutted the Shaheed Girls Orphanage at Oleander Gardens, East Coast Demerara, ranks at the Guyana Fire Service have closed their investigation, which ruled that the fire was an act of arson.
(Field Level Media) Kyrie Irving scored 12 of his 24 points in a 42-point first quarter to spark the Boston Celtics to their eighth straight win, a 129-108 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks yesterday.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday moved to end speculation that he was having a hard time finding a new chief of staff, naming his budget chief Mick Mulvaney to the top post on a temporary basis.
(Field Level Media) Josh Richardson and Kelly Olynyk scored 18 points each to lead the Miami Heat to a 100-97 win over the host Memphis Grizzlies last night.
Dear Editor, In reference to the SN December 13, 2018 news story, `No-confidence motion debate on December 21st,’ I think the no-confidence motion is a combination of a public relations stunt to accentuate the PPPs image and consolidate Bharrat Jagdeo’s hold on the party, and a rolling of the dice to see if Jagdeo and the PPP just might get lucky.
A Kingston, Corriverton taxi driver surrendered to police yesterday after customs officials discovered four boxes of smuggled chicken inside of a car he was assigned to drive.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States plans to counter the rapidly expanding Chinese and Russian economic and political influence in Africa, U.S.
Vishaul Singh’s unbeaten half century coupled with some aggressive batting from Christopher Barnwell ensured that the Guyana Jaguars established a first innings lead as they closed day two of the Cricket West Indies Regional Four Day tournament against the Leeward Islands Hurricanes yesterday.
Chelsea Ramotar has been spinning a web of awe with her sculptures and just recently her latest piece ‘Bloom’ was selected as the ‘National Gift’ and presented at this year’s Miss World Auction.
Dear Editor, Yesterday, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Barton Scotland responded to the PPP/C’s letter of complaint that the presence of Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo, in the National Assembly, while performing the functions of the Office of President, constitutes a violation of the Constitution.
(Trinidad Express) A Longdenville air-conditioning technician has been charged with the murder of 13-year-old Trinity College pupil Joash Pantin.
Police in ‘B’ Division (Berbice) yesterday morning carried out a series of raids which led to the arrest of 15 persons, who are accused of rape, armed robbery and larceny.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India’s top court rejected petitions yesterday seeking an investigation of fighter jet deal worth about $8.7 billion with France’s Dassault Aviation , handing a political victory to the ruling party months before a general election.
Hi Everyone, What’s Cooking is a series in which I answer questions and share advice about food and cooking that you have but may be too shy to ask.
An East Canje, Berbice, hire car driver was yesterday morning rushed to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital after a car struck him along the Sheet Anchor Public Road.
Professional boxing returns to the Mining Town four days before Boxing Day with some heavy hitters.
Dear Editor, As the old Christmas Masquerade Band crier proclaims; “Christmas comes but once a year, and every man must have his share….”
(ICC) Windies opener Evin Lewis, who pulled out of the Windies team’s last tour, to India, is part of a 15-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 International series against Bangladesh.
COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will resign from his post, his son said yesterday, in a move that will force President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint a replacement to avert a possible government shutdown on Jan 1.
The unwritten rule as it relates to colour co-ordination for certain special events has always baffled me.
Dear Editor, The letter from Christian leader Ms Phyllis J. Jordan in SN of 11 December, 2018 is welcome.
A 37-year-old man was taken into custody on Thursday after police intercepted his car and found 12 pounds of cannabis concealed in the trunk.
Dear Editor, No other sitting government in the history of governance in post-independence Guyana has become so unpopular so quickly than the APNU+AFC coalition government.
Nigerian designer Deborah Kehinde launched her third collection ‘Royal’ under clothing line ‘Rhoda Doxa’ at Orange The Runway Fashion Show (Volume 1) this past Sunday at Herdmanston Lodge; four other designers showed their collections as well.
To assist small entrepreneurs throughout the country to capitalise on opportunities offered through the Ministry of Business’ Small Business Procurement Programme, government has set aside a combined $3 million for public awareness and training.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested more immigrants who were in the United States illegally in the fiscal year through Sept.
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors need to stay hungry for success or see their hopes of a third successive title evaporate, head coach Steve Kerr told reporters yesterday.
(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has the power to trigger an impeachment process against Chief Justice Ivor Archie although he may be called as a potential witness in the matter, says former Caribbean Court of Justice president Michael de la Bastide.
A Mixtec Amerindian woman and an older White Mexican woman stand in a crowded hospital room in Mexico City.
Sex work has often been referred to as one of the oldest professions in the world.
Dear Editor, The Editorial “Oil and national cohesiveness” (SN, 14th December 2018) serves to remind us that National Cohesion is not being achieved because of politicians’ ambiguity towards it.
General Secretary of the Rice Producers’ Association (RPA) Dharamkumar Seeraj has confirmed that a farmer sold seed paddy by the association did encounter some issues with germination but he maintains that tests have found that nothing was wrong with it.
For its 2018 Person of the Year award, Time magazine has chosen a group of Journalists which it designates as “The Guardians.”
ITAGUAI, Brazil, (Reuters) – Brazil yesterday launched the first of five attack submarines built with French technology in a 35 billion-real ($8.9 billion) program planned to end in 2029 with delivery of a nuclear-powered submarine.
Come tomorrow, the YMCA Grill Fun Park will be the venue for the first ever Guyana Venezuela Day Affair, featuring food, songs, dance and handicrafts from the two cultures.
The Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus or Micropalama himantopus) is a small shorebird. It is a long-distance migrant, wintering mainly in northern South America.
