Daily Archive: Saturday, February 23, 2019

Articles published on Saturday, February 23, 2019

Sydney James

SOCU under audit

Following reports of grave mismanagement taking place at the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), an audit going as far back as 2014 will be conducted.

Jomel Warrican

Warrican flattens Volcanoes as Pride hold advantage

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Test left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican snatched his second eight-wicket haul in only his third match of the season to give Barbados Pride the edge on the second day of their eighth round match against Windward Islands Volcanoes here yesterday.

A series of mining lotteries will be held beginning March 22

Dear Editor, As part of its efforts to ensure the fair distribution of mining lands to waiting applicants, the Minister of Natural Resources has tasked the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Closed Area Committee (CAC) to move forward with the distribution of mining lands by means of a series of mining lotteries set to commence on Friday, March 22, 2019.

Left-hander Shimron Hetmyer celebrates his fourth ODI hundred in the second one-dayer against England at Kensington Oval.

Hetmyer, Cottrell earn Windies sensational series-leveling win

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Man-of-the-Match Shimron Hetmyer slammed his fourth one-day hundred but it was left-arm seamer Sheldon Cottrell’s fiery five-wicket haul, along with captain Jason Holder’s late burst, which dismantled world number one England and propelled underdogs West Indies to a dramatic 26-run victory in the second One-Day International here yesterday.

Steven Ramphal: Love, unity and chutney

For Steven Ramphal, six times proved to be a charm. His outstanding performance coupled with the words of his song “Rang Ke Bhare Main Bhool Jao” (“Forget About Your Colour and Let’s Live in Love”) won him the 2019 Chutney Monarch crown at the final of the competition sponsored by Banks DIH Ltd at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground last Sunday.

Sudan’s Bashir declares state of emergency, dissolves government

KHARTOUM,  (Reuters) – Sudan President Omar al-Bashir, facing the country’s biggest popular protests since he came to power 30 years ago, declared a one-year state of emergency yesterday and called on parliament to postpone constitutional amendments that would allow him to seek another term in a 2020 presidential election.

Sliced Meatloaf (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

Meatloaf

I made Meatloaf for the first time, last weekend. Not only did it turn out really well, but it is also very easy to make, feeds a crowd for not a lot of money and satisfies meat lovers.

Merecia Phillips

Local model agency holds debut show

Photos taken by Terrence Thompson and Travon Barker Impact Promotional Models agency put on its very first fashion show and mini expo recently before a small audience in the hall of GT Motor Sports where some of the sassiest and up-styled, off-the-rack international designer brands as well as Victoria’s Secret lingerie were displayed.