Daily Archive: Sunday, May 26, 2019

Racer Kristian Jeffrey was injured in a robbery this morning at Agricola.

The 53rd Independence Flag Raising Ceremony of Pomeroon-Supenaam was held at the Regional Administration building at 8am today, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.

(Trinidad Express) Three girls all under the age of 18 were found at the house in which prison escapees Olatungi Denbow and Michael Findley were hiding.

HONG KONG, (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters marched through central Hong Kong today  as part of annual demonstrations demanding that China be held accountable for its democracy crackdown in and around Tiananmen Square three decades ago.

(Trinidad Guardian) The US Em­bassy in Port-of-Spain has ad­vised that ef­fec­tive June 1, doc­u­ments sub­mit­ted in sup­port of a Non-Im­mi­grant Visa (NIV) in­ter­view waiv­er ap­pli­ca­tion will not be re­turned, oth­er than the ap­pli­cant’s valid and ex­pired pass­ports.

(Jamaica Observer) Barrington Fox had always felt that his son would have met a violent death.

(Trinidad Guardian) The two last es­capees—Olatun­gi Den­bow and Michael Find­lay—who had been on the run for 11 days af­ter break­ing out of the Gold­en Grove Re­mand Yard Prison in Arou­ca have been re­cap­tured.

(Jamaica Gleaner) When young Kate Campbell decided that she wanted to pursue a career in the United States Armed Forces, she wasn’t sure how to break the news to her Jamaica-born parents.

Specific information from several “whistle-blowers” is what sparked an investigation close to a year ago into the issuance of about 20 oil exploration licences here, and with only a desk review done thus far, the State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) has seen no evidence of irregularities yet.

A number of persons in Guyana’s sports fraternity were on Friday evening conferred with National Awards by His Excellency David Granger at the Investiture Ceremony held at the National Cultural Centre. 

It is inexcusable that President David Granger has not fully declared his assets and liabilities to the Integrity Commission, says Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc’s (TIGI) head, Dr Troy Thomas, who is questioning why the Head of State was not among the 87 names on the first list of errant public officials published in the Official Gazette last November.

Activities in the mining sector and the corresponding production levels do not match the amount of gold being declared to the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) and the entity has begun to go into the mining districts to buy the precious metal while also tightening up security measures for exports. 

The Independence Relay Championships turned out to be a two-club show but the Police Progressive Youth Club (PPYC) played the starring role.

Dagg Point is a community in the Cuyuni/Mazaruni region, a few miles outside of Bartica with 360 residents scattered about its hilly, forested terrain.

To the sounds of Buju Banton and the echoes of the Wismar and Sun Chapman massacres, Guyana celebrates its 53rd Independence Anniversary.

President David Granger says that the country is poised for another transformative moment and that employment for all youth is possible.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – All-rounder Dwayne Bravo is anticipating an “honest discussion” between the new Cricket West Indies leadership and players regarding the contentious ‘West Indies First’ policy, and has warned that finding a workable solution will be crucial to the future success of the limited overs side.

A 29-year-old miner is clinging to life at a city hospital, more than a month after he was brutally beaten and stabbed about his body during a robbery close to his Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo home.

I made some noise in a recent column in this space regarding the need for Guyanese to publicly recognize the singular achievers among us, including some who have passed on, the purpose being to elevate our knowledge of the worth of our own and especially so that our youngsters would grow up knowing of people of worth in their past. 

BRISTOL, England, CMC – Fresh from scoring a half-century in a losing cause for the West Indies in an unofficial warm-up game, all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is looking to get some more runs under his belt when they face off against South Africa today.

(Jamaica Observer) Allegations of sexual misconduct have been levelled at an officer of the local arm of the Salvation Army — the Protestant Christian church and international charitable organisation that has developed a stellar reputation for helping the poor worldwide over many decades.

More and more we have been hearing the word “cyberbullying,” which is basically the bullying of someone online, usually on social media platforms.

For four years, First Lady Sandra Granger has been quietly working with Guyana’s youth, especially those who are vulnerable.

(Reuters) – Defending champions Australia rode on Steve Smith’s century to beat England by 12 runs in a closely-fought World Cup warm-up match in Southampton yesterday.

PARIS, (Reuters) – A combination of injuries, a lack of confidence and poor results mean there is a little chance of a French player shining at Roland Garros this year let alone claiming a title that has eluded the country’s men since 1983 and the women since 2000.

Many of us, at some time or another, have resolved to “keep a diary,” probably as part of some grand and comprehensive plan to organize one’s life better and achieve great things – plans, I am afraid, which soon run aground on the dangerous shoals of everyday living. 

Dear Editor, Reference the recent editorial about sugar (Stabroek News, 23rd May 2019), a few comments: 1: We grow sugarcane, as we have for centuries.

“I feel empty, lost, angry, but I have hope,” Natasha Ann Lesprance said, close to tears that never came.

On behalf of the US government, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has congratulated Guyana on its 53rd independence anniversary being celebrated today and said that the US is ready to assist to ensure all Guyanese benefit from the country’s oil resources.

MONACO,  (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton celebrated a memorable Monaco pole position yesterday before speaking eloquently of the debt he owed to friend and late triple world champion Niki Lauda.

Dear Editor, The decline of British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, should stand as a lesson for Guyana’s President, Mr.

The previous column utilized data from the 2016 Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) survey to gauge how people voted in the 2015 general election.

—crested Rupununi River leaves travellers stranded The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has advised the Mahdia Town Council to relocate residents living close to creeks and low-lying areas, after recent flash-flooding forced them from their homes.

Dear Editor, The news that one of the major political parties in Guyana saw it fit to purchase Buju Banton tickets for its supporters is an indication at the levels to which we have sunk as a country and region.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – The contest to replace Theresa May as British prime minister hotted up yesterday with seven candidates now throwing their hat into the ring, saying they would succeed where she failed by taking a deeply-divided Britain out of the European Union.

First off, Happy Independence Day to all the readers. The second annual Guyana Independence Carnival has taken the 592 by storm and some of the biggest alcoholic beverage companies in the region have partnered to sponsor the numerous events.

(Reuters) – Kevin Na rebounded from a double-bogey on the back nine to grab a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge yesterday, while Jordan Spieth’s deft touch on the greens saw him move into a tie for second.

The National Assembly on Thursday approved more than $7 billion in supplementary funding for various state agencies including $700 million in additional funding for the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA).

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Mexico’s environment minister resigned yesterday after causing a commercial flight to be delayed, making her the second top official to depart from the government of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in less than a week.

A Stewartville, West Coast Demerara miner drowned on Wednesday while working at Pepper Hill river front, Cuyuni River.

BRISTOL, England, CMC – West Indies opener Even Lewis intends to use the upcoming ICC World Cup to announce himself as one of the world’s best opening batsmen.

Dear Editor, On May 17, 2019, Ms. Cathy Hughes is reported to have told the media at an AFC press conference that corruption is a culture in Guyana.

Dear Editor, Everyone agrees that there is the need for constitutional changes and I think that to proceed to the next general elections we need to address this all-important concept before holding elections- it’s about time!

Guyana was earlier this month represented at the Guianas Regional Man-grove Ecosystems Training Workshop, held in Suriname, at which expertise on mangrove management and conservation was shared.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump, engaged in personal attacks on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, retweeted a heavily edited video that falsely claimed the Democratic leader had difficulty speaking to reporters.

Director of Sport, Christopher Jones believes 2019 is the year Guyana Amazon Warriors will take their maiden title in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) set for August-September.

(Trinidad Guardian) “It’s Time.” That’s the word from former Oropouche-West MP Mickela Panday.

CANNES, France,  (Reuters) – “Parasite”, a wickedly humourous suspense movie about class struggles directed by South Korea’s Bong Joon-Ho, won the top Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday, on a big night for newcomer filmmakers too.

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter by Justice (Ret’d) James Patterson, Chairman of GECOM, published by Stabroek News on 25th May, 2019, in response to mine published by Stabroek News on 24th May, 2019.

Although Cricket West Indies (CWI) president  Ricky Skerritt and Chief Executive Officer, Jonny Grave have concluded their two-day trip to Guyana without any meaningful engagement with the media, sources told Stabroek Sports that nothing definitive has come out of the meetings throughout the visit.

A team of researchers from the United Kingdom, will be spearheading a study on mental health resilience in Guyana, with the aim of informing culturally appropriate mental health and social care education.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Friday’s sentencing of the man who confessed to killing Dexter Pottinger has not eased the minds of the fashion designer’s relatives, who say that the killer’s account of what transpired has left many questions unanswered.

Being a Head of Government or a Foreign Minister is a thankless task.

Dear Editor, Independence to or for Guyana did not come easy – it was not given to our leaders on a “platter”; Burnham (PNC) and Jagan (PPP) and Peter D’Aguiar (UF) were invited by the then Colonial Secretary, Duncan Sandys, to Lancaster House in England for our independence talks.

The final of the 2019 Guyana National Chess Championship begins on Saturday, June 1, but there is no indication whether national chess champion Wendell Meusa will participate.

As the Republic of Guyana celebrates 53 years as an independent nation, the anniversary is marked primarily by a variety of popular entertainment dominated by the Carnival.

(Reuters) – All airlines flying in and out of Canada will be required to compensate travelers for incidents like denied boarding or lost luggage, starting on July 15, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said at Pearson International Airport outside Toronto on Friday.

Last week we carried a report on the Chagos archipelago and Guyana’s vote in the General Assembly of the United Nations on the question of its sovereignty.

Last Update: 543.03                                                                Movement: 2.77% Current Update: 558.05                                                           YTD Movement: 8.39%                                                      LUCAS STOCK INDEX The Lucas Stock Index (LSI) rose 2.77 percent during the third period of trading in May 2019.

With the appointment of a new Board of Directors for the Guyana Power and Light (GPL), the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is hoping that there would be some relief from frequent power outages.

I was recently asked how to save vegetables planted in the ground when water was building up around the kitchen garden.

OSLO, (Reuters) – Representatives of Venezuela’s government and the opposition will return to Norway for a second round of talks to help resolve their months-long conflict, the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said yesterday.

The Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) is found in southeastern-most Texas in the United States  through Central America to South America.

Introduction Under Guidepost 6 of Guyana’s Petroleum Road Map, in its dimension for “getting petroleum revenues” I have offered, thus far, three sets of unit cost metrics, which were completed in 2018.

(Reuters) – New Zealand comfortably beat India by six wickets in a World Cup warm-up match at The Oval in London yesterday after restricting the Virat Kohli-led side to 179.