Daily Archive: Sunday, March 17, 2019

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies’ power hitters Chris Gayle and Shimron Hetmyer made big jumps in the ICC’s ODI batting rankings, while captain Jason Holder has also moved up the bowlers’ rankings.

Police are investigating the murder of bread vendor Clairmont Telesford, 63, of 101 Republic Drive, Beterverwagting , ECD which occurred around 1.30 am today at his home during a robbery, allegedly by three masked males, one of whom was armed with a firearm.

(Jamaica Observer) Exactly one month after sharing her story in the Sunday Observer, Kerry-Ann Anderson, the mother of five sets of twins, has since been employed full-time on the ancillary staff at the Hydel Group of Schools in St Catherine.

(Barbados Nation) A subcontractor’s first day on the job at Portvale Sugar Factory ended tragically on Saturday afternoon when he fell 70 feet to his death.

(Jamaica Observer) An ex-member of the Uchence Wilson gang on Friday sought to paint himself as a “modern-day Robin Hood,” after surprising the court with the disclosure that he had given away some of the goods he had stolen from a female gang member to the poor.

(Trinidad Guardian) Pres­i­dent of the Is­lam­ic Mis­sion­ar­ies Guild, Imti­az Mo­hammed, says T&T can­not rule out the pos­si­bil­i­ty of ter­ror at­tacks sim­i­lar to what hap­pened in New Zealand on Fri­day tak­ing place in this coun­try.

(Jamaica Gleaner) It was a prayerful Buju Banton who graced the stage at the National Stadium in Kingson on Saturday night asking, “have mercy on me”.

(Trinidad Newsday) Mental disorders affects people from adolescence to adulthood, mental health manager at the Ministry of Health, Ashvini Nath said yesterday.

CHRISTCHURCH/WELLINGTON,  (Reuters) – As New Zealanders struggled to cope with the deadly mayhem in Christchurch, stories of heroism have emerged from the tragedy, including a worshipper who chased away the gunman armed only with a credit card machine.

(Trinidad Guardian) A pas­tor has been award­ed more than $430,000 by the High Court for the dam­ages he suf­fered as a re­sult of sev­er­al defam­a­to­ry Face­book posts by a for­mer mem­ber of the church.

If there is no agreement between government and the opposition to extend the deadline for the holding of general elections, the resulting uncertainties and instability would lead to a crisis, a Town Hall meeting heard last evening.

Though stressing that the UK government is committed to supporting Guy-ana’s security sector, British High Commission-er to Guyana Greg Quinn on Friday said that a decision is yet to be made regarding the continuation of the work started by fired British advisor Dr.

Residents of the Lombard Street squatting area were all smiles yesterday as 20 families were allocated house lots by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA).

The Guyana and Barbados Stock Exchanges on Friday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) and Minister of Finance Winston Jordan said he hoped the alliance will lead to local financial literacy being improved.

A first-time teenage mother is now mourning the loss of twins, who were pronounced dead shortly after delivery on Thursday, and she is calling for an investigation of alleged negligence by officials at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corpora-tion (GPHC) after it was discovered that one of the babies did not succumb until more than a day after initially claimed.

Expressing disappointment that the findings of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the 2008 Lindo Creek massacre are yet to be made public, relatives of several of the victims are contemplating “taking to the streets.”

“Our resilience has finally paid off,” said Leslie Junor, secretary of the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GB&GWU) on Wednesday, after the Union and BCGI finally agreed to meet.

The Medical Council of Guyana has taken the initiative to carry out an investigation into the deaths of three children who died at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) after they received pre-chemotherapy treatment.

When the APNU+AFC administration took office in 2015, its focus in the oil and gas sector was making preparations for production and not investigating the award of oil blocks by the previous government shortly before the elections, Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman says.

The Eugene F. Correia International Airport (EFCIA) at Ogle staged a full-scale Mass Casualty Incident Management simulation exercise on Friday, exposing staff members to procedures that should be followed in the event of an emergency there.

The Inter-Religious Organization of Guyana (IRO) has offered to serve as mediator between President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo after imploring their parties to “preserve and maintain the peace and harmony” in Guyana.

It has been 10 months since Gopaul Etwaroo was rescued from a pig pen at the back of his father’s North Sophia home and the young man, who doctors say is on the autistic spectrum, has finally found a home.

After giving birth to a baby in the Georgetown Public Hospital, a mother leaves undetected making the child a ward of the state and more specifically the Child Care and Protection Agency (CC&PA).

Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Lilian Chatterjee, at last weekend’s International Women’s Day Concert and Expo, commended Guyana on its move toward gender parity, and hailed the country as a leader in the region as it relates to gender equality and women’s rights.

The name Brighton John will be remembered by Barticians for years to come following his historic win yesterday. 

As Cricket West Indies Colonial Medical Insurance Women’s Super50 Cup gets underway, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago will headline the opening round at the National Stadium, Providence today.

Good Hope is a community in Mahaica flanked by Hand-en-Veldt and Helena Number Two; it has approximately 500 residents.

As part of its ongoing strategic expansion, Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) has announced the completion of its acquisition of a majority interest in the Cayman National Corporation Limited (CNC). 

Persons who know me well, or read this column, will know of my admiration and affection for dogs, particularly in the years when I lived in the Cayman Islands on two acres of land in the countryside, with several dogs in the family. 

Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) yesterday took day one honours and was closing in on victory against the Transport Sports Club (TSC) at stumps on day one at Police in the weekend’s lone fixture in the GISE, Star Party Rental and Trophy Stall First Division two-day competition. 

In Guyana, we have a culture of caring for our parents as they get older.

The Diamond Water Treatment Plant is 67% complete and is on target to be finished by October of this year, the Guyana Water Inc (GWI)  in a release has reported, noting that the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has registered satisfaction with the progress of works.

Ituni loggers have been granted a year’s extension on their logging concession licences, after petitioning Natural Resources Minister, Raphael Trotman.

President Granger last Friday said that “the Government is conducting its affairs in accordance with the Constitution and with respect for the rule of law.”

Golden Grove, St. John’s College and St. Cuthbert’s Mission secured wins in the Milo Secondary School Football Championship, yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue. 

Defending champions GBTI GCC retained their crown in the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) outdoor first-division league after completing a 5-0 win over Bingo GCC Spartans in the final round match. 

A tomb in the Number 66, Corentyne burial ground was discovered broken into on Thursday morning and according to relatives of the deceased US$300 was removed.

“I felt horrible. I felt traumatised. And worse of all I felt like a criminal.

By Helga Maria Schmid Secretary General European External Action Service The predictions made last year with regard to the growing importance of great power rivalries still rings in our ears.

In an unforeseen turn of events, Minister of Social Cohesion with Responsibility for Sports, Dr George Norton has appointed Attorney-at-Law Stephen Lewis, as the Cricket Ombudsman while setting January 26, 2020 as the date for the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) elections.

In my reading of Guyanese history and political economy, the issue of land distribution has psychic and perceived economic value for all Guyanese.

A medical team from the Health and Education Relief Organisation (HERO), a US-based non-profit, hosted its first health fair in Georgetown yesterday and emphasised the importance of health education, screenings and preventative care.

In following the news nothing is more terrible than learning of the death of a child.

One of the Bourda Market vendors killed in the Success, East Coast Demerara crash, was laid to rest on Wednesday.

Coast Guards patrolling on the Waini River have recovered the body suspected to be that of Carl Archer, the visually-impaired man who went missing last Sunday following the explosion of a boat on the river.

The Golden Jaguars preparation for their upcoming  CONCACAF Nations League Belize fixture suffered an untimely setback after they lost to traditional foes Suriname 3-1 yesterday in a friendly international at the Pierkhan Stadium, Nickerie, Suriname.

The body of a West Coast Berbice teenager, who reportedly dis-appeared while swimming in the Berbice River on Thursday last, was found yesterday afternoon.

Pepsi Sonics defeated the University of Guyana [UG] Trojans 70-62 in their first division clash when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association [GABA]/’Lets Bet Sports’ Knockout Championship commenced Friday.

Dear Editor, The purpose of this letter is to give a factual summary of the compliance or otherwise with the calling and holding of elections under the Constitution between 1997 and 2015.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Marquee batsman Dwayne Smith says he finds untenable the deafening silence from Caribbean Premier League officials over outstanding payments to Barbados Tridents players for the 2018 season.

Dear Editor, On March 12th, 2019, a decision was handed down by Magistrate Crystal Lambert that should send a clear message to animal abusers everywhere.

Twenty-seven persons in the Health and Agricultural sectors and from several regions benefitted from capacity training to improve the national and local response to emergency outbreaks.

Dear Editor, I wish to comment on the last paragraph of Ram`s letter to the Editor entitled “GECOM already has access…” (SN: 15/03/2019).

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Jason Mohammed’s ninth first class hundred repelled a strong challenge from Jamaica Scorpions and left Trinidad and Tobago Red Force scenting victory, heading into Sunday’s final day of their rescheduled first round match in the Regional Four-Day Championship.

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has hailed late Senior Counsel Miles Fitzpatrick for his contributions to Guyana, including his “pivotal” work for free and fair elections.

CHRISTCHURCH/WELLINGTON, (Reuters) – The death toll in the New Zealand mosque shootings rose to 50 after police today said they found another body at one of the mosques, as families waited for authorities to formally identify victims and release their bodies for burial.

(Trinidad Guardian) A 34-year-old Arou­ca man on Friday ap­peared in the Scar­bor­ough Mag­is­trates’ Court fac­ing sev­er­al charges in con­nec­tion with an at­tack on two fe­male British tourists.

Dear Editor, I make reference to Mr Ali’s statement at the recently concluded Babu John Memorial for the late Father of the Nation, President Cheddi Jagan.

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, (Reuters) – Wolverhampton Wanderers reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1998 by beating last year’s runners-up Manchester United 2-1 with a clinical second-half display in an intense atmosphere at their Molineux stadium yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) An off-duty police officer shot two men who attempted to rob him of his vehicle on Friday night.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) presidential candidate Richard “ Ricky” Skerritt has promised to bring some solutions to the challenges now facing West Indies cricket.

ADDIS ABABA/PARIS, (Reuters) – The hunt for the cause of an Ethiopian Airlines plane crash that killed all 157 people on board gathered pace yesterday when investigators successfully downloaded the cockpit voice recorder and fresh details emerged of the final seconds of the flight.

Dear Editor, It is good to often see busloads of our primary school students visiting the museum and other places of interest in the city.

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has extended condolences to the family of the late Bernard De Santos SC, who served as Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs of Guyana from 1992 to 1997.

Last Update: 528.85                                                             Movement: 0.11% Currebt Update: 529.44                                                       YTD Movement: 2.83%                                                   LUCAS STOCK INDEX The Lucas Stock Index (LSI) rose 0.11% during the second period of trading in March, 2019.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Prince Charles and his wife Camilla embark on a Caribbean tour today during which they will become the first British royals to visit Communist-run Cuba, even as the island faces rising hostility from Britain’s closest ally, the United States.

A man who admitted to damaging articles belonging to his family, was sentenced to jail on Wednesday, after he told the court he had no money to pay a fine and no place to stay.

If you’re not a tea drinker, maybe you should be. But not just any tea.

Introduction Empirical observations, research and analysis, along with widely recorded historical experiences reveal that, beyond doubt, Guyana’s coming time of oil and gas production and their export will be fraught with severe risks.

From Moses Bhagwan From 1957, Moses Bhagwan became active in Guyanese public life and liberation politics through many organizations, including the People’s Progressive Party, the Progressive Youth Organization, The Success Movement, the Indian Political Revolutionary Associates, the Working People’s Alliance and the WPA Overseas Associates.

In any other circumstances, we would be paying more attention to the matter of the Venezuelan border.

University of Guyana law student Andre Jagnandan, 19, is one of the contenders for the title of National Junior Chess Champion.

Dear Editor, I have attended two sessions of ‘discussion’ in Guyana on the boom to come in ‘Oil Dorado’.

VALENCIA, Venezuela, (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition leader and National Assembly head Juan Guaido said yesterday he was launching a “new phase” in his push to oust President Nicolas Maduro, pledging to travel across the country before “reclaiming” the presidential palace.

LONDON, CMC – Veteran Jamaican international Wes Morgan covered himself in glory when he produced a brilliant late header, as 10-man Leicester City snatched a 2-1 victory at Burnley in a dramatic finish in the Premier League yesterday.

One of the most significant developments in the theatre in Guyana now is the return of The Link Show. After

A few days ago, the British Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, a Conservative, began an important address in an unusual way.

The Guianan Warbling-Antbird can be found from eastern Venezuela, through the Guianas, to northeast Amazonian Brazil.