Daily Archive: Monday, May 20, 2019

(Trinidad Express) A Jamaican man is the second person to be charged in connection with the murder and the unlawful removal of the body of Kurt Edwards.

(Trinidad Guardian) A man known as “El Cu­lon” who on­ly re­cent­ly as­sumed lead­er­ship of the Evan­der gang was one of eight Venezue­lans ar­rest­ed over the week­end in a po­lice ex­er­cise in Point Fortin to­geth­er with a Trinida­di­an man who to­geth­er/who are both con­sid­ered mas­ter­minds of kid­nap­pings, drug traf­fick­ing, gun run­ning and hu­man traf­fick­ing.

(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica — Detectives assigned to the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) are today clarifying that a five-year-old boy who has been purported to be missing in several social media reports in recent days is not missing.

A mason was today charged with the murder of Antonio Dos Santos, who was shot in front of a nightspot in Bartica.

(Trinidad Newsday) Ryan Alexander is being hailed a hero in Tarodale for using his body as a shield to protect his girlfriend, Andrea Yusuff, from a hail of bullets on Mother’s Day.

(Trinidad Express) The six prisoners who were held last week following their escape from the Golden Grove Prison in Arouca, are expected to be charged with escaping lawful custody.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – After coming under fire for not acting on warnings about Easter bombings that killed more than 250 people, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena is now facing criticism over his leadership in the aftermath of the Islamist attacks.

(Reuters) – After eight seasons and 73 episodes, HBO’s long-running smash series, “Game of Thrones”, wrapped up yesterday, with one more shocking demise and an unlikely character named as king.

(Barbados Nation) Reverend Reginald Knight has called it quits. The part-time tutor at the Barbados Community College (BCC) has decided to withdraw his services as a tutor in ethics and citizenship, six days after being embroiled in a controversy over leaked exam results at the Howells Cross Road, St Michael institution.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Ari­ma Hin­du School on Tem­ple Street, has been or­dered closed fol­low­ing an up­surge of crime in the com­mu­ni­ty where it is lo­cat­ed On Fri­day, Min­istry of Ed­u­ca­tion of­fi­cials told the prin­ci­pal and staff no one should en­ter the school com­pound un­til fur­ther no­tice.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Reverend Al Miller, pastor of the Fellowship Tabernacle church in St Andrew, yesterday used his sermon to appeal to the Universal Service Fund (USF) to gift churches across Jamaica Internet connectivity.

(Jamaica Observer) A five-year-old boy and his grandmother were hacked to death by her machete-wielding son, said to be of unsound mind, who went berserk at their family home here late Saturday night.

(Trinidad Guardian) The two prison es­capees who were still at large up to late yes­ter­day have promised to sur­ren­der to po­lice in ex­change for jus­tice.

(Trinidad Guardian) Rel­a­tives of 22 refugees who have not been seen since they left Güiria, Venezuela, on Thurs­day evening for Trinidad & Tobago, are ap­peal­ing for search­es to be launched for their miss­ing loved ones.

Police yesterday shot and killed three suspected bandits in the Johanna, Black Bush Polder back-lands, who they believe are part of a gang responsible for a spate of robberies on the Corentyne over the past month.

A West Demerara taxi driver was yesterday morning found dead with her head partially submerged in a trench among a clump of bushes at Lust-en-Rust, Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD) and the car she drove is missing Dead is Indira Bipat called `Jenny’, 47, a mother of two of Samaroo Dam, Klien-Pouderoyen, WBD.

Saying that errant public officials including ministers have been given enough time to declare their assets and liabilities, opposition parliamentarian Anil Nandlall on Friday  called on the Integrity Commission to commence legal proceedings.

A Diamond, East Bank Demerara family was left traumatised after four bandits pounced on them while they were having a celebration on Saturday night, beating and robbing them of valuables and cash.

Add Ms. Bikini champion to the resume of model, singer and guitarist, Rosanna Fung.

Two Corentyne schoolgirls have fallen ill after two male classmates allegedly threw an unknown substance into their drink and water bottles late last week.

A day after being crowned the National Sports Commission’s junior Sportsman-of-the-Year, squash ace Shomari Wiltshire showed why he is deserving of the title by retaining the national boys Under-17 and U19 titles when the 2019 Woodpecker Products Junior National Squash tournament concluded Saturday evening at the Georgetown Club Squash Court. 

With expected production just months away, CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited (CPGL) has advertised for a Liftings/Operations Coordinator who will oversee the collection of the company’s share of oil.

Three bandits, who were armed with a gun and crowbars, pounced on a Mibicuri South, Black Bush Polder woman on Saturday, beating her and robbing her of money and a quantity of jewellery before escaping.

Emerging force High Rollers was crowned the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Champion, dismantling fellow first time finalist Amazings 6-1 on Saturday at the Mackenzie Market Tarmac.

Some 1,080 persons are set to benefit from capacity building training in a variety of areas when the Skills to Access the Green Eco-nomy (SAGE) programme is implemented in Guyana.

A four-wicket haul from left-arm spinner, Daniel Mootoo followed by a belligerent 48 from Sachin Singh ensured Demerara beat Berbice by five wickets and take the Hand-In-Hand Under-19 50-overs title yesterday in the final at Georgetown Cricket Club.

Ryan Sugrim, the businessman who admitted to killing his wife Zaila Sugrim, whose decomposed body was found in a shallow grave in the lot next to his La Union, West Coast Demerara home on Tuesday afternoon, is expected to appear in court today charged with her murder.

Former first-class off-spinner turn coach, Garvin `Tibbsy’ Nedd has teamed up with the National Sports Commission (NSC) to conduct a five-day cricket coaching and scouting programme in the mining town of Linden in Region 10.

Almost two years after local firm Source One Supply Oil and Gas Marine Supplies proposed building a US$120 million onshore oil and gas facility at Vreed-en-Hoop, no substantial feedback has been received from government, Chief Executive Officer Terry Singh says.

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., (Reuters) – Brooks Koepka survived to win the PGA Championship for a second consecutive year yesterday when he triumphed at Bethpage Black to secure his fourth career major title.

Stephen Curry saved 21 of his game-high 36 points for the second half and Draymond Green recorded a triple-double Saturday night as the Golden State Warriors rallied to stun the host Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 for a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference finals playoff series.

Minister with responsibility for Youth Affairs, Simona Broomes, on Friday visited the Sunnatul Jamaat Masjid in Alexander Village, where she interacted with youth and engaged them on matters of employment and entrepreneurship.

(Reuters) – Australia’s returning duo of Steve Smith and David Warner could face hostility from English crowds during the World Cup but can rely on their team mates to cope, coach Justin Langer has said.

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on Friday, the Empowering Queers Using Artistic Learning (EQUAL) organisation was launched.

Dear Editor, It is now fifty years since I qualified as a chartered secretary and never during that time have I ever heard of a round-robin meeting whether by a divided or unanimous vote overruling an in-person meeting of the same body.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to return to power with an even bigger majority in parliament after a mammoth general election that ended yesterday, exit polls showed, a far better showing than expected in recent weeks.

The 36 women who on Friday graduated from the First Lady’s Early Childhood Development Workshop, were encouraged by her to use their skills to secure financial independence and freedom.

LEEDS, England,  (Reuters) – England pacer Chris Woakes claimed five wickets while batsmen Joe Root and Eoin Morgan hit half-centuries to help the hosts defeat Pakistan by 54 runs in the fifth and final one-day international (ODI) at Headingley yesterday.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – An armed group entered a bar in the Brazilian northern city of Belem yesterday and fired at patrons, killing 11 people and leaving one wounded, according to local media reports.

DUBLIN, Ireland, CMC – Fresh off his Man-of-the-Series performance in the just concluded Tri-Nations-Series, West Indies batsmen Shai Hope is looking forward to leading the West Indies’ charge in the upcoming ICC World Cup.

The consultancy firm of Deen + Partners Architects in association with Consulting Engineers Partnership (CEP) and Leverage Consulting Engineers through its principal, Mohamed Deen Kamaludeen, presented two concept designs on Friday for the soon-to-be constructed Hospitality Institute.

Dear Editor, I read that things have escalated jarringly.  I sense the ground being prepared for electronic conflict. 

LONDON, CMC – One of the greatest West Indies captains of all time, Sir Clive Lloyd, expects all-rounders to play a decisive role in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.

MARACAIBO/PUNTO FIJO, (Reuters) – Soldiers oversaw rationing of gasoline at service stations in several parts of Venezuela on Sunday as worsening fuel shortages forced angry drivers to wait for hours to fill their tanks, prompting protests in some areas.

Four persons have submitted applications to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for authorisation to operate projects in various parts of the country.

Dear Editor, I cannot believe Minister Bulkan’s letter published yesterday in your newspaper, in which, if I understand Mr.

CANNES, France,  (Reuters) – An emotional Alain Delon received a prize for his six decade-long acting career yesterday as the Cannes Film Festival shrugged off criticism prompted by his views on women and same-sex couples to give him an honorary Palme d’Or.

Guyana was among three countries participating in a Learning Exchange on the process utilised by The Bahamas Ministry of Health’s National AIDS Programme to deliver comprehensive HIV services to communities.

RIYADH, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new threat to Tehran yesterday, tweeting that a conflict would be the “official end” of Iran, as Saudi Arabia warned it stood ready to respond with “all strength” and said it was up to Iran to avoid war.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Days after the Integrity Commission sought to deflect blame amid public pressure to publish updates on ongoing investigations, the British high commissioner to Jamaica has made it clear that “time will come” when his government will be asking for “results”, having pumped thousands of pounds into the entity.

Dear Editor,  Over the years I’ve repeatedly penned my concerns regarding farmers lacing their produce, mainly fruits and vegetables, with chemicals and putting it on the market without giving the produce time for the chemicals to work themselves out.

(BBC) Deontay Wilder produced a sensational first-round knockout of Dominic Breazeale to retain his WBC world heavyweight title in New York.

LOS ANGELES,  (Variety.com) – Earth’s Mightiest Heroes put up a good fight, but John Wick put at end to the three-week box office reign of “Avengers: Endgame.”

A recently released report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services is a cause for serious concern for all who care about the state of our planet and its future well-being.

CANNES, France, (Reuters) – Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore said her experience of caring for someone infected with the AIDS virus had spurred her decision to help promote the documentary ‘5B’ about the unsung heroes who looked after AIDS sufferers in the 1980s.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Anti-money laundering specialists at Deutsche Bank AG recommended in 2016 and 2017 that multiple transactions involving entities controlled by President Donald Trump and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, be reported to a federal financial-crimes watchdog, the New York Times reported yesterday.

On Friday, via his Facebook page, Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson confirmed that US$9,000 had been transferred in 2017 to his personal account in respect of a trip to China’s Special Administrative Region (SAR) of Macao for a June 2016 construction forum.

Dear Editor, Over the years I have read about the deterioration in the quality of education in Guyana yet I could not believe my eyes upon reading a letter and subsequently an article in recent editions of the Stabroek News.

Aurora Gold Mines Inc, a subsidiary of Guyana Goldfields, has earned the distinction of being “the largest single donor” after presenting a significant quantity of foodstuff to the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS).

Western Tigers defeated Guyana Police Force [GPF] 2-0 when the GFF Elite League continued yesterday at the National Training Centre, Providence.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley last night announc-ed a slew of measures aimed at improving the conditions in schools, making them more conducive to teaching and learning.