Daily Archive: Thursday, June 20, 2019

Articles published on Thursday, June 20, 2019

Iran shoots down U.S. military drone in Gulf region

DUBAI/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Iran today shot down a U.S. military drone that it said was flying over one of its southern provinces on the Gulf, increasing fears of military conflict as Washington seeks to isolate Tehran over its nuclear and regional activities.

Steven Watt, senior staff attorney at the America Civil Liberties Union

ACLU slams Jamaica gov’t for pointing finger at victims in US Coast Guard detention horror

(Jamaica Gleaner) Steven Watt, senior staff attorney at the United States-based human rights group America Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has hit back at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade for what can be described as dereliction of duty after it issued a statement on the five fishermen who have claimed that they were detained at sea by the US Coast Guard for 32 days in inhumane conditions.

President David Granger (right) in conversation with Kosovo’s ambassador, Zana Rudi yesterday. (Ministry of the Presidency photo)

Granger mum on gov’t proposals for next CCJ hearing

Facing a Monday deadline for government and the opposition to agree on the way forward following the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) decision that the December 21 no-confidence vote against the APNU+AFC administration was valid, President David Granger yesterday was tightlipped on government’s proposals.

Callum Harriott [centre] of Guyana attempting to dribble Nick Lima of the USA at the Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota during the CONCACAF Gold Cup

Forgettable debut!

The Golden Jaguars had a forgettable debut in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Tuesday, going down to host nation and defending champion USA by a 4-0 scoreline at the Allianz Field in St.

AG says gov’t to abide by CCJ rulings

Acknowledging that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) “knocked us down on every point conceivable” on the validity of the no-confidence vote against the government, Attorney General Basil Williams SC on Tuesday said the administration would accept the ruling. 

Afruica Gentle and Cristy Campbell are the 2019 female doubles champs

Campbell, Gentle capture women’s doubles title

Even as the GBTI/GTA Open competition continues to be dampened by harsh weather, Cristy Campbell and Afruica Gentle managed to discover some sunshine by snapping up the women’s doubles title on Tuesday at GBTI’s Lawn Tennis Court and facilities, Bel Air, Georgetown.

President David Granger (left) with Secretary-General of CARICOM, Irwin LaRoque (Ministry of the Presidency photo)

Gov’t prepared to comply with CCJ ruling

President David Granger yesterday met with Secretary-General of CARICOM, Irwin LaRoque, whom he assured that he is prepared to comply with the ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)  on the matter of the motion of no-confidence and is committed to ensuring credible elections are held.

SEALED WITH A SIX! New Zealand’s Kane Williamson reached his century with a six and finished the match with another six.

Williamson guides Kiwis to tense win

BIRMINGHAM, England, (Reuters) – Captain Kane Williamson’s patient unbeaten century led New Zealand to a tense four-wicket victory over South Africa in a low-scoring Cricket World Cup match at Edgbaston yesterday.

IOC proposes Tokyo 2020 Games boxing plan without AIBA

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday thrashed out the plan for the boxing qualification and competition for next year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics as it looks to run them without the suspended international boxing federation AIBA.

Is Justice Patterson living in a bubble?

Dear Editor, In the 19th June edition, in an interview by a Stabroek News reporter, Justice Patterson on being asked if he would resign in light of the court ruling that his appointment was unconstitutional replied “I haven’t thought of that” and added “I haven’t digested the case; I just have an extract” and “I don’t have time to think of these personal concerns”.

Visa debit card fraud and moral implications

Dear Editor, According to page 17 of SN of June 18, 2019, it took the full weight of the authority of the Governor of the Bank of Guyana to scold the management of Republic Bank (Guyana) that they have ‘to refund for all fraudulent activity on its Visa International Debit Cards’, rather just ‘paying customers for fraudulent purchases made within three months of a report’.

Breath and balance

Part of the magic of the Kaieteur National Park – that is apart from the waterfall itself – is a tiny amphibian, the golden rocket frog (Anomalog-lossus beebei) which is not only indigenous to the area, but lives only in one plant, the giant terrestrial tank bromeliad (Brocchinia mircrantha).