Daily Archive: Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Visiting Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (second from left) is elated to see the scores of school children and even adults, who came out to greet him at the Square of the Revolution.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC – Former international football strongman, Jack Warner, on Tuesday suffered a major setback in his fight against extradition to face corruption charges in the United States, after the Court of Appeal here dismissed a judicial review challenging that extradition.

TORONTO,  (Reuters) – The Toronto Raptors had the Golden State Warriors on the ropes late in Game Five on Monday but even with one hand on the Larry O’Brien Trophy it was not enough to wrestle the NBA championship away from the two-time defending champions.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Former Pemex Chief Executive Emilio Lozoya, who is wanted in a major Mexican anti-graft investigation, said in a statement on Monday that he would not appear in front of a federal judge.

A full military welcome greeted Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo upon his arrival at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) at approximately 12.44 am today.

(Jamaica Observer) Jamaican -born rapper Bushwick Bill died Sunday at the age of 52.

(Jamaica Observer) Dujon DaCosta was killed before he could take up a scholarship at Excelsior High School where his football skills were in demand.

(Jamaica Gleaner) One of Jamaica’s top marine biologists, Dr Dayne Buddo, has been invited to speak at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York City, USA, this week.

The much anticipated decision of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)  on the validity of the December 21, 2018 motion of no confidence is tentatively set for June 18 at 10 am, according to information from the court.

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited (RBL) has already reimbursed customers millions as a result of fraudulent activity on its Visa International Debit Cards and at least one customer says it will have to pay out millions more based on what has gone missing from his account.

The family of a patient who died on Sunday evening after a fight at the National Psychiatric Hospital in New Amsterdam, Berbice, are calling for a police investigation.

Johnathan Budhan, 21, was yesterday morning sentenced to 25 years behind bars for killing a man with a cricket bat back in 2016.

The numbers of four policemen stationed in ‘B’ Division (Berbice) were found stored in the cellphone of accused bandit Kelvin Shivgobin, who was killed in the recent shootout at Black Bush Polder and some of their fellow ranks want an independent investigation as they say the four are engaged in corrupt practices and are being aided by a senior officer in the Guyana Police Force leadership.

All efforts are being made to ensure that the proposed Guyana Initiative Against Climate Change (GIACC) project gets off the ground, Linden Mayor Waneka Arrindell assured yesterday, while saying that the initiative could transform the town and the lives of hundreds of residents.

The passing of former parliamentarian and prominent businessman Alston Amin ‘Kim’ Kissoon has been described as a massive loss to Guyana’s forestry sector.

Three persons who assaulted the truck driver involved in the Agricola fatal accident in which seven-year-old Ciarra Benjamin was killed two Saturdays ago, have been identified but are yet to be apprehended.

The Minister of Citizenship is urging persons travelling to and from Suriname over the Corentyne River to present themselves to immigration offices for processing, in accordance with the Immigration Act.

Muammar Jabbar, who was recently held by police in connection with the 2013 murder of Tolasicy Marshall, was yesterday brought before a city court, where a murder charge was read to him.

Another sizzling innings from Christopher Barnwell which was backed up by purposeful bowling from the Guyanese, secured a 26-run win for the Guyana Jaguars over North Tobago Sunday evening at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in the inaugural four-team UDeCOTT T10 International cricket tournament in Trinidad and Tobago.

With a jury unable to arrive at a verdict on the indictment levelled against him for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl, Sareshwar Lall, called ‘Andy,’ now faces a retrial.

The trial of Shaquille Grant and Neville Forde, who are accused of the 2017 murder of Andre Alexander, is set to commence on Wednesday before Justice Navindra Singh and a 12-member jury at the High Court in Georgetown.

SOUTHAMPTON, England, CMC – Persistent rain quenched another fiery West Indies start and forced the abandonment of their ICC World Cup contest against South Africa at the Rose Bowl here yesterday.

While indicating that he hasn’t received any more information from Police Commissioner, Leslie James about the findings of the audit into the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan said yesterday that he will ask the top cop about the issue today.

National badminton champs Narayan and Priyanna Ramdhani are actively engaged in an arduous training regimen ahead of next month’s senior Pan American Games in Peru.

FIDE Master, Anthony Drayton stormed to the vacant National Chess Championships in an undefeated run while Women’s FIDE Master, Maria Varona-Thomas is unbeaten after three rounds of the women’s division when the tournament continued at the National Resource Center, Woolford Avenue on Sunday.

An unemployed woman was yesterday remanded to prison after she was charged with being in possession of just under half a pound of cannabis.

Omalo Williams, who allegedly committed two robberies on the day after he was released on bail on similar charges, was remanded to prison yesterday.

Traditional giant Tiger Bay were crowned Corona Futsal Champions after edging fierce rival Back Circle 4-3 on Saturday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazilian Justice Minister Sergio Moro and federal prosecutors scrambled to respond yesterday to reports published by news website The Intercept based on what it said were leaked messages from a corruption probe.

The 2019 edition of KFC sponsored Guyana Squash Association (GSA) Senior National Championships will serve off at the Georgetown Club Squash Courts tomorrow evening with the finals billed for Sunday at the same venue.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Seecharran Singh, who is charged with the rape of a 13-year-old girl, was yesterday committed to stand trial.

Dear Editor, It has been brought to my attention that the Opposition Leader used part of a recent press conference to respond to comments I made in a section of the local media regarding reports that some members of the government service have been acting as political spies for the PPP.

The Golden Jaguars senior side conducted their first training session on Sunday at the CAR Turrucares Playfield in San Jose, Costa Rica ahead of their final international friendly against Haiti in preparation for the maiden CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign.

Dear Editor, Your Sunday, June 9th report on the celebration of Andaiye carried the following inaccuracies which appear to have their origin in the Department of Public Information report of the previous day.

Renis Morian, Regional Chairman of Region 10, has expressed concerns over the presence of a mining `dragga’ in the Demerara River, and has issued a call for its removal, threatening that the council will join residents in action if nothing is done by tomorrow.

OTTAWA, (Reuters) – Canada plans to ban some single-use plastics like straws, bags and cutlery by early 2021 to reduce non-recyclable waste and protect the world’s oceans, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said yesterday.

The Golden Jaguars will face-off with Haiti today in an international friendly in Costa Rica as part of their preparation for their maiden campaign in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Dear Editor, Alston or ‘Kim’ Kissoon was a man brimming with ideas.

A miner was yesterday remanded to prison after he was accused of stabbing a woman after she reportedly told his wife that he was trying to woo her.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Congressional Democrats yesterday struck a rare deal in their wide-ranging probes of President Donald Trump, with the U.S.

(Trinidad Guardian) T&T could earn as much as $10 bil­lion over the next nine years fol­low­ing the sign­ing of a deal be­tween Gov­ern­ment and Roy­al Dutch Shell.

Marian Academy, St. Stanislaus College and Chase Academy recorded wins in the U18 section when Youth Basketball Guyana [YBG] ‘Regional Conference’ continued Saturday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.

Dear Editor, It was a real pleasure to see Commissioner of Police, Leslie James and some members of his Executive Leadership Team literally pounding the police beat at Stabroek Market Square.

Two cutlass-wielding bandits yesterday afternoon robbed and badly assaulted a Cumberland Village, East Canje, Berbice businesswoman and her daughter, during a robbery on their grocery store.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – A helicopter crashed onto the fog-shrouded roof of a midtown Manhattan skyscraper yesterday, killing the pilot and unnerving a city still scarred by memories of the Sept.

ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – Former Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari was arrested on corruption charges yesterday in a blow to the opposition Pakistan Peoples Party over what media said was an investigation into false bank accounts and money laundering.

National cyclist, Jamual John took his talents to Linden on Sunday and emerged winner of the Albert Rose Memorial road race.

Dear Editor, Reference is being made to Freddie Kissoon’s letter `Tattered credibility’ (SN 9th June, 2019).  

Work to repair sections of the Lethem to Aishalton road, which were recently damaged by flash flooding, is expected to start today, Region Nine Chairman Brian Allicock says.

By Nina L. Khrushcheva MOSCOW – Chinese President Xi Jinping was the toast of Russia last week.

MONTERREY, Mexico – This country is breathing a collective sigh of relief following President Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend his threat to impose draconian tariffs on Mexican goods.

(Barbados Nation) There will be  no extension on the ban of single-use plastics, says Minister of Maritime Affairs, Kirk Humphrey.

(Trinidad Guardian) Just over two years after his father was fatally shot close to his home, 28-year-old Sebastian “Buju” Julien was killed in similar circumstances on Monday in Diego Martin.

MANAGUA,  (Reuters) – Nicaragua said yesterday it released 50 political prisoners under a new law that frees people arrested amid a year of anti-government protests while also protecting police and others who violently clamped down on the demonstrations.

Action in the GBTI/GTA Open competition got underway last Friday with a number of exciting matches at GBTI’s Lawn Tennis Court and facilities, Bel Air, Georgetown. 

Communities in Region Seven dependent on fuel supply from neighbouring Venezuela, have been hit with a fuel shortage as a result of the crisis and prices for commodities have increased sharply, Regional Chairman Gordon Bradford told Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Saturday June 8th, 2019 marked the 96th anniversary of the struggle by Public Service employees (members of the Guyana Public Service Union) for fair employment conditions, security of tenure and acceptable standards of living, while providing quality public service to the citizens of our nation.

The disclosure towards the end of May that the Guyana-Suriname Ferry Service had been suspended (for how long this will remain the case is, as yet, unclear) on account of what appears to be serious mechanical problems afflicting the MV Canawaima, would probably not have come as a complete shock to frequent users of the service.